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City Arts Fest October 20-23 The first annual City Arts Festival (aka the Heineken City Arts Fest) launched this year, with 21 venues hosting more than 50 events over four days. Though the festival was not immune to logistical problems, the organizers at up-and-coming monthly City Arts set the bar high with their inaugural talent pool. Musical headliners included Belle & Sebastian, Gogol Bordello, Cat Power, She & Him, Big Boi, and Blue Scholars, while a variety of small venues hosted events ranging from Transgendered spiritualist singer Our Lady J (West Hall) to conversations on musical theatre’s future (The Sorrento). In addition to single tickets, $60 wristbands guaranteed no cover at any event, plus a reserved seat at any one mainstage show. The fine print was the kicker for many: Popular headliners like Belle & Sebastian quickly reached venue see City arts page 34
by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN Contributing Writer Pablo Picasso is arguably one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. His life – like his artwork – is filled with changes of style and appearance, and all of it is reflected in his life achievements. Like Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso didn’t stay with one art form, but branched out from paintings to drawings, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics. Picasso’s art work can be (at its simplest) divided into five sectors: the blue period, the rose period, the African period, his Cubist period, and his more surresee picasso page 35
“Paulo as a Harlequin” (detail), 1924 Pablo Picasso Courtesy Musée National Picasso, Paris © 2010 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
Usher and Robyn storming through Seattle in November by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer
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Welsh-born artist will release Endlessly on December 7, the anticipated sophomore release to her strongselling debut, Rockferry. Co-produced by Albert Hammond, Sr., the new album includes the leadoff single “Well, Well, Well” featuring hiphop stars The Roots. Other tracks on Endlessly are “Love Struck,” “My Boy,” and “Don’t Forsake Me.” You can also check her out on the soundtrack of An Education, belting out “Smoke Without Fire.” As Duffy soon as an interview with Duffy is confirmed, I’ll by Albert Rodriguez announce it on Seattle Gay News’ SGN A&E Writer official Facebook page – be sure to add us as a friend. Fingers crossed, Grammy winU can’t touch this: hip-hopner Duffy might be riding Santa’s rock fusion act N*E*R*D is playsleigh right into our special holiday issue on November 26. The see music lounge page 33
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October was an insane month for live music in Seattle – one of the busiest in the time I’ve been covering shows for the SGN. And though November isn’t as spectacular, there are some shows definitely worth getting tickets for. Here are five of them to think about. KT Tunstall November 2 The Showbox SoDo It may have looked like British singer-songwriter KT Tunstall disappeared from the music scene after her transatlantic smash “Black Horse & the Cherry Tree” and album Eye to the Telesee Where it’s at page 34
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Inside Job Opening October 29 Charles Ferguson’s (No End in Sight) latest documentary Inside Job is arguably the single most infuriating film I’ve seen all year. Just a few days before a local Seattle press screening of Inside Job, I went to a latenight preview of Jackass 3D. There was a scene towards the end where I almost had to leave the theatre – not because I hated the movie or hadn’t enjoyed some of what I’d seen, but because it was making me physically sick. I literally thought I was going to vomit, and for the life of me I’m not entirely sure how I made it through until the pyrotechnic finale. Pretty much all of Inside Job gave me that same feeling. An examination of the economic collapse and the multitude of things that darn near brought us, and the entire world, to ruination, this movie made me so freakishly upset and angry I was sick to my stomach. Large portions of it had me twisting and turning in my seat to such a degree I’m sure it would have been distracting had someone been sitting behind me. A lot of what Ferguson documents is so damning, it’s difficult to describe. Split into five parts (“How We Got Here,” “The Bubble,” “The Crisis,” “Accountability,” and “Where We Are Now”), Ferguson systematically shows how Wall Street took over the economy of the United States and
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thusly grabbed unforeseen massive political power. Going from Reagan, to Bush, to Clinton, a second Bush, and finally to Obama, the movie doesn’t take prisoners and holds just about everyone accountable, pointing fingers at both political parties for allowing this overthrow to take place. The movie is one-sided, and there are times Ferguson’s confrontational interviews can seem a bit too Michael Moore-like, but the facts here are unavoidable, and the conclusions the filmmaker is able to draw are supported on so many fronts, it’s hard to disagree with any of them. Every “i” is dotted and every “t” is crossed, and while information overload is a possibility, the director presents things with such simple matter-of-factness that I didn’t feel overloaded with information. Does a movie like this one change minds or influence opinions? Not for those already entrenched in their own personal ideological mindsets. But for those few still open to debate and discussion, there is so much food for thought here it’s easy to see how an impact could be made. Problem is, it’s equally hard not to think that the only ones who are going to watch this are those who already agree with its thesis – preaching to the converted isn’t going to change a thing, and neither is the fact that the same people Charles Ferguson that helped engineer and design this mess are the very same ones charged with trying are still absent. A movie like Inside Job is the battle is being fought by those already to dig us out of it. While Wall Street reform has passed, the a call to action much in the same way that bought and paid for by the bad guys, it’s hard needed teeth required to make it effective Waiting for “Superman” was, but when to imagine success is possible.
by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN Contributing Writer Paranormal Activity 2 Now Playing One of the last movies I ever would have expected to be decent – let alone borderline awesome – is Paranormal Activity 2. Rushed into production after the 2009 original became a surprise smash and stuck with a concept that seemed like it should have played itself out the first time, this is a sequel that seems like it would have every-
thing working against it. Sequels to surprise hit horror films generally don’t work, and as hopeful as I was this one would, I can’t say I anticipated it doing so. Thankfully, this wonderfully unsettling and scary thriller did just that. Another tale of a haunting gone terribly wrong, this is a picture that gets it right. Like Oren Peli’s (who returns to produce, co-write the script but not direct) smash from last year, this one knows that it is what you don’t see that scares you – that strange and sinister sounds can be more unsettling
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than a masked killer wielding an axe. It understands that misdirection can be the cheapest trick of them all, and that playing against convention (a mirror will always draw attention while a cracked door catches the eye) is the quickest way to unhinge an audience, leading them to scream as if it were their own lives at stake when the unexpected occurs. It should be stated upfront that Katie and Micah are indeed back, but this isn’t their story (although they are a very integral part of it, and the first film fills in many of the climactic moment’s blanks), but instead Katie’s wealthy sister’s. She’s just had a baby, Hunter, and her husband and daughter-inlaw couldn’t be happier. But something inside the house isn’t nearly as exuberant. It topples chairs, messes with the machine cleaning their pool, has fun torturing the dog, and otherwise does some very strange things that slowly but surely make everyone uncomfortable. Most of all, it has its eye on Hunter, looking at him as if he were some sort of prize. So instead of a single camera, this time we get surveillance footage from inside the house along with an HD video recorder that everyone in the family is apparently obsessed with playing with. Additionally, there is a bit of a been-there-done-that quality that can eat away at the tension at times, as the sequel is not quite as stratospherically terrifying as the original, no matter how hard new director Tod Williams and his 30 Seattle Gay News
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much larger cast of nondescript actors try. Yet that doesn’t mean Paranormal Activity 2 doesn’t score – quite the opposite, in fact. This movie had me and the rest of the late-night preview audience right at the edge of our seats, with our screams filling the theatre time and time again – especially during the suitably frenetic and breathlessly unsettling lead-up to the climax. The level of restraint is phenomenal, the tension ratcheting up in spades as we got nearer and nearer the end. Like the first one, this is a movie that must be seen with a large audience. The level of participation involved is palpable, watching it a communal event where the frights and shocks build as the audience feeds off one another’s fear. Even though I always sort of knew where it was going, that didn’t make me any less under the sequel’s spell, and by the time it was over all I could do was sit in the theater until the credits ended trying to catch my breath. Let’s leave things there. For those who adored the original, Paranormal Activity 2 is as wonderful a second chapter in this growing demonic mythology as anyone could have hoped for. It’s a haunted house thriller that gets it right, relying upon the unseen to titillate, the aural to unsettle, and the unexpected to outright scare. It had me wrapped around its finger almost from the start, and the only thing I want to do now is grab a handful of friends and head right back to the multiplex to see it again.
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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer The Lieutenant of Inishmore ACT Theatre Through November 14 ACT Theatre gets bloody for the Halloween season with The Lieutenant of Inishmore, a black (and red) comedy by Martin McDonagh. This is for the Scream lovers, the Quentin Tarantino lovers, and the Halloween participators, though ACT was trying to carefully measure appropriate amounts of blood and may have ended up being too careful for some. (No audience member need be concerned about contact, though.) The whole thing starts with a dead black cat and goes downhill from there. Padraic’s father Donny (Sean G. Griffin) and simpleton neighbor Davey (MJ Sieber) stand looking at Padraic’s (Jeffrey Frace) dead cat, Wee Thomas, who has been run over on the road. They are terrified of Padraic finding out and thinking that they were to blame, and then killing them. The opening moments are some of the funnier starting moments you’re likely to see, with great comic timing between Griffin and Sieber over what to tell Padraic and how, and setting up the rest of the plot. Padraic has such a hair-trigger that the Irish Republican Army has apparently rejected him as too bloody-minded. He has become part of a splinter group, the Irish
National Liberation Army, but they also have decided he’s just too bloody for them and have set out to kill him. When he rushes home to find out how Wee Thomas is, he finds Davey’s little sister Mairead (Elise Hunt) is all grown up and has a huge crush on him. Mairead is ready for all his bloody bombing business and anything else he wants to do, but she draws the line at killing “clean cats.” She tells how she has prepared herself for battle by shooting the eyes out from cows. It has something to do with disrupting the beef industry, because no one wants to eat a blind cow, right? Everyone is completely inured to violence in this play. By the end, there are bodies and parts randomly strewn around the set. McDonagh is poking fun at human behavior that condones violence to humans while caring about (select) animals, and justifying violence as in the name of “freedom” while everyone is in fear of his life. The set includes a wonderful movable cottage and craggy rock face by Tom Lynch that set the scene for this rural outpost admirably. Lights by Mary Louise Geiger and sound by Brendan Patrick Hogan also contribute to the complete atmosphere. There’s an odd moment where the entire front of the set rises up and nothing seems to happen, but you realize that it was necessary when the cottage is revealed again, and all that bloodiness has been created. Since the play has no intermission, it’s a creative way to make that happen. The dialects are excel-
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lently done, thanks to coaching from Alyssa Keene. Including Tim Hyland, David Roby, and Brian D. Simmons as the three INLA members who arrive to kill Padraic, the script gets wackier and wackier until there’s almost no one left standing. This is an excellent production of this over-the-top script,
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though if you have a weak stomach, you’ve probably given up reading this far. Beware! You might get a stomachache from laughing. For more information, go to www.acttheatre.org or call 206-292-7676. Comments on reviews go to sgncritic@ gmail.com.
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Money Changes Everything Annex Theatre Through November 20 Doesn’t everyone wonder what would happen if they won the lottery or something similarly outrageous and they had all the money they wanted? Rachel Atkins and Daniel Morris found a true-crime story about the second-largest cash heist in U.S. history to be particularly compelling and created the new play now at Annex Theatre, Money Changes Everything. The Loomis Fargo bank robbery of 1997 involved the theft of $17.3 million dollars. Though the real culprits’ names are not used, the real facts of the case – including verbatim interviews these people did on radio – are included in the script. The theft didn’t take that much planning or high-tech equipment – just the opportunity to have enough time to load piles and piles of money into a truck and drive it away. The FBI found the truck the next day with over $3 million dollars in smaller bills that the thieves didn’t have time to unload! Once they had the money, the miserably untalented thieves starting wildly spending Comments on reviews go to sgncritic@ money, buying houses and cars with cash. gmail.com.
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The ringleader spent thousands on himself all while telling others to lay low for a couple of years. His wife started depositing small amounts of money into the bank, but at one point triggered a suspicious activity report by asking, “How much can I deposit before you have to report it to the feds?” followed by “Don’t worry; it’s not drug money.” It’s jaw-droppingly true, and really, really funny. Atkins wrote the play and Morris directed. Typical of new work at Annex, it’s on the overly long side, but the heart of a fun play is certainly there. Three top performances by Lisa Branham, Laurence Hughes, and Brandon Ryan keep the fun going. Branham plays Lou Spinks, the trailer park femme fatale who loves her high school crush Mitch DeWitt, played by Hughes. Much is made of DeWitt’s name – as in “the wit” of the group – while we can all see how dumb he is. Both of them make Ryan’s Kevin Laney the fall guy who gets to steal the money but lets them control it once he gives it to them. Ryan is a unique and odd performer who throws himself into roles with such gusto that he practically twitches. While director Morris has his hands full, he probably should have helped Ryan pull back some from pushing the character too far over the top. Still, Ryan is great fun to watch as he longs for a better life and figures out what he had was way better than what he ends up with. A versatile, sleek set of side panels by Peter Frost creates a lot of options for moving scenic locations quickly. Supporting cast include Curtis Eastwood and Jesse Lee Keeter as FBI agents and Brandon Felker, Bob Williams, Gina Marie Russell, and Devin Rodger as relatives and assorted other characters. Russell, as Candy DeWitt, is particularly funny in her role. For more information, go to www.annextheatre.org or www.brownpapertickets.com or call 800838-3006.
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On October 23, patrons with one thing in mind packed the Cuff (1533 13th Ave.) for the Blue Ball World Tour, a traveling party featuring Gay porn stars Reese Rideout, Landon Conrad, and Chris Rockway. The Blue Ball World Tour is a marketing device used to promote BoiJoy, a new natural male enhancement pill designed specifically for the Gay community. DJ Peter Savas of Bearacuda and the Folsom St. Fair spun the party and Nova Starr (Miss Gay International Pluss 2009) of Salt Lake City Utah lent her talents as host and emcee. “We chose the Cuff because it’s regarded as one of the biggest Gay hotspots in the nation,” said John Griffin of the Blue Ball
World Tour. According to Griffin, the tour is traveling to 12 U.S. destinations – all Gay hotspots – including Dallas, TX, New York, NY, and Las Vegas, NV. The tour began on September 26 at the Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco. It will also travel to Vancouver, B.C., and London. Presented by BoiJoy; randyblue.com, a porn website; Falcon Video, a porn production company; and FindFred.com, a Gay networking site, the Blue Ball World Tour is one hell of a party. “Each tour date is molded to each venue’s particular crowd, with thousands of free giveaways from BoiJoy and the tours other sponsors through the night,” said Griffin. Not only a male enhancement line, BoiJoy also has its own line of underwear. For more information on BoiJoy or the Blue Ball World Tour, check out: www.goboijoy.com.
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Meklit Hadero, Toshi Reagon, and Manhattan Transfer by Mercy Moosemuzzle SGN Contributing Writer
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Meklit Hadero and Toshi Reagon Meklit Hadero and her band opened for Toshi Reagon at the Triple Door on October 19. She has a nice, clear voice. Her bass player, Evan Flory Barnes, earned applause, and Mercy agreed. Ahamfule Olua’s clarinet and trumpet rocked out. High points were “Soleil Soleil,” “Float and Fall,” and “Walk Up.” They are from her new album On A Day Like This. Toshi Reagon is out as a Lesbian and attracted a large mostly Lesbian crowd. She acknowledged that her bass player and backup singer Gale Dorsey and jazz drummer Alison Miller are
superstars. They earned yelps from the audience. Toshi has a big voice and fun originals. She opened with upbeat “Happy and Satisfied.” “Didn’t I Tell You” continued in that vein. The waltz “Sweetest Moments Are Yet to Come” changed pace. “I Stand on the Mountaintop” picked up again. “I Get So Lonesome I Could Die” was down and dirty blues. Toshi said sometimes when you are sad, it helps to have someone sing a song that expresses that. “Trouble” demonstrated Reagon’s idea that another way to deal with grief is to outrun it. “You’re Not the Only One” was also upbeat. “Any Way I Dare” slowed down. “There and Back Again” was another bluesy number. “I Go Higher” had a gospel tone, and Toshi had us sing along. She finished with a cover of Ferron’s “The Eagle Takes the Wind.” Talking about the
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Manhattan Transfer Mercy and Cuteness enjoyed Manhattan Transfer at Jazz Alley on October 24. Band members include Tim Hauser (vocals), Janis Siegel (vocals), Alan Paul (vocals), Cheryl Bentyne (vocals), Yaron Gerzhovsky (musical director/piano), Adam Hawley (guitar), Gary Wicks (bass), and Steve Hass (drums). The group has played together for 40 years and is tight. The singers’ close harmonies delight. Adam Hawley’s guitar was delicious. Yaron Gerzhovky’s keyboards were exquisite. The band was touring in support of their new CD, The Chick Corea Songbook. “Spain” and “500 Miles Home” were pleasing additions to their repertory. Also satisfying were “Corner Pocket,” “Grooving,” and “Boy from New York City.” Of
course the group closed with their most famous song, “Birdland.” Elena Undone Mercy and Cuteness found Elena Undone at the Seattle Gay and Lesbian Film Festival well-made, well-acted, and featuring hot sex scenes. The story involves a Lesbian (Traci Dinwiddie) getting involved with a straight woman (Necar Zadegan), who is married to a homophobic minister (Gary Weeks). One strength is that the pastor is not drawn too stereotypically. Connor Kramme is also strong as the son. Cuteness liked the fact that while the son disagrees with his father’s values, he still has difficulty with his parents breaking up. Correction for Rainbow Contra Organizers of Rainbow Contra Dance point out that the turnout for their first dance was 130 – higher than Mercy’s estimate. They were also very happy that you can catch the dance on Youtube, so you can see what it was like. Coming Up Mercy and Cuteness are looking forward to seeing Average White Band at Jazz Alley November 11 to 14. Band members include Onnie McIntyre (guitar, vocals), Alan Gorrie (bass, keys, vocals), Fred Vigdor (saxophones), Klyde Jones (guitar, vocals), and Rocky Bryant (drums). The Average White Band, widely regarded as one of the best soul and funk bands in the history of music, returns to Jazz Alley for four funk-filled nights. For the better part of the last 30 years, the Average White Band has performed sold-out shows around the world, confirming the timeless appeal of their infectiously danceable funky soul. Formed in 1972, their roots may have been Scottish, but the collective heart of the band belonged to the soulful sounds coming out of Memphis, Detroit, and Philadelphia of the 1960s. You can get your tickets at jazzalley. com. Mercy and Cuteness are also looking forward to seeing Martha Graham Dance Company at UW Word Series November 4 through 6. You can get your tickets at uwworldseries.org.
had beautiful, rich voices, effortlessly pro- musicguild.org or call (206) 325-7066. duced. But what made them extraordinary was their expressive musicianship, their Reviewer Rod Parke can be reached at perfectly blended timbres, and the perfect rmp62@columbia.edu. choices in their use of straight tone alternating with lovely vibrati. From the very beginning, Pergolesi used the juxtaposition of two tones close together for expressive effect, which will work only if the singers use no vibrato whatsoever. The soloist did this to perfection. They also used lovely baroque trills. (Mr. Howell is a member of the San Francisco, mostly Gay Chanticleer.) The SBO accompanied with sympathy and just balances. Again, Schenkman moved from harpsichord to organ (at which he stood while playing). Even in such a sad piece, lively movements alternated with dolorous slower tempi. Twelve short movements in all, the “Stabat Mater” came alive with a beauty such as I never expect to hear again. Schenkman made a dignified announcement that the performance was dedicated to those grieving the recent suicides of young people bullied for being Gay. For future concerts by the Seattle Baroque Orchestra and the Early Music Guild, see w w w.e a rly-
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Seattle Baroque Orchestra October 23 Town Hall Once upon a time, when I lived in NYC, I stopped taking the Sunday Times because it pained me to see all the many wonderful musical events I would be missing for lack of money or time. There was simply too much going on! I finally left N.Y. for P-town on Cape Cod, in part because I found the Big Apple to be a case of constant over-stimulation, both good and bad. I mention this because Seattle’s cultural scene is beginning to feel similar. For instance, last weekend’s experience with the Seattle Baroque Orchestra makes me agonize that I don’t have the time to see this fabulous organization more often. It would be hard to imagine a more delightful concert than Saturday’s. But apparently the Seattle Baroque Orchestra is a relatively undiscovered treasure, for Town Hall was scarcely half-full. So let me first describe the SBO. On this occasion there were six baroque violins, two baroque violas, two baroque celli, a theorbo, a harpsichord, and a small positive organ. Led by music director Ingrid Matthews and artistic director Byron Schenkman, this absolutely first-rate group played with joyful animation and buoyant spirit, with most members standing. Their sound was both articulate and smooth. Their music flowed in an almost liquid undulation,
bright like a mylar ribbon in a breeze, yet warm like a down comforter. Balances were perfect, except that one could have wished for more sound from the small harpsichord. Seldom did more than a couple measures pass without a smile appearing on Ingrid Matthews’ face, part of an obviously easy communication among the players. Their seamless ensemble was clearly the result of ample rehearsal. The first half was entirely instrumental. The works played, mostly from the early 18th century, were a Sinfonia by Alessandro Scarlatti, concerti by Charles Avison (after Domenico Scarlatti) and Francesco Durante, and a cello concerto by Nicola Porpora. Nathan Whittaker, a member of the SBO and of Plaine & Easie (appearing in an Early Music Guild concert on November 6th) was the soloist for the Porpora. Whittaker is a young, curly-headed blonde with a baby face and a beatific smile somewhere between Itzhak Perlman and Lang Lang. His playing was a joy, clearly for him as much as for us. Byron Schenkman alternated between harpsichord and organ during the four movements. My partner Dale remarked that the difference was strange; with the harpsichord the cello sounded thin and cool, but with the organ the cello sound became warm and rich. As if the first half weren’t rewarding enough, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s glorious “Stabat Mater” filled the second half with sounds of such perfection that I could hardly believe my ears. Soprano Yulia Van Doren and male alto Ian Howell could not have been a better pair for this music. Both
upcoming Earshot performers, Reagon said, “Natasha Atlas, she’s hot. I’d like to leave some vibes for her.” Cuteness liked the fact that Toshi talked about the fact that she felt rich in a non-material way. She was impressed with Reagon’s encouraging everyone to vote. Toshi raised the question: Where are our voices? We shouldn’t just give up because Obama hasn’t fixed everything in two years.
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Entre Hermanos’ 15th anniversary event, held at the Yesler Community Center on Saturday, October 23. Entre Hermanos turned 15 this year and celebrated with a Quinceañera. A wonderful time was had by all. The program included some words from one of Entre Hermanos founders, Agnes Figueroa, some yummy food from La Cocina in Capitol Hill, and, of course, a delicious birthday cake! After the formal program there was dancing and general merriment. Latino royalty Miss Gay Latina Maritza Ferrer and Mr. Gay Latino Horacio Cruz were in attendance and led a Quinceañera waltz.
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by Scott Rice SGN Contributing Writer Philosophical tomes, academic essays, webisodes, inter-season movies, spin-offs, and oodles of merchandise from T-shirts to full-on replica costumes: Battlestar Galactica has spawned it all. While I have thus far resisted the urge to throw down $249.95 for an authentic Colonial Warrior Blaster sidearm with holster, recharge packs, and belt set, I’m still a rabid BG fan. Something about the re-imagined threehour space opera miniseries that aired in December of 2003 struck a nerve. I believe there are two reasons why: The miniseries is well-written, and it was timely. The story, written by producer Ronald D. Moore, is near perfection. Left in the wake of a pervasive attack on the human race are a wizened warrior and his equally antiquated battlestar, the education secretary who finds to her surprise that she is the highest ranking government official left, and a self indulgent rockstar scientist whose lapse while being seduced by a villainous but gorgeous blonde robot is the cause of all the mayhem. The human remnant, defended by a ragtag cadre of inexperienced space jockeys, is left wandering homeless in search of the fabled 13th colony called Earth while the evil cy-
lons give chase. The characters are in way over their heads, and the enemy looks a lot like humans. The miniseries came while we were still collectively processing the 9/11 attacks and being whipped into a fear frenzy by an endless succession of orange alerts – alerts that seemed to dwindle to naught just after the 2004 election. Seeing the near destruction of the human race resonated with a nation looking forward with uncertainty and trepidation. No wonder so many of us watched. We can argue for days about the significance of Bob Dylan’s “All Along The Watchtower” and whether the final episode of the series was a letdown, or not. We are left to head-scratch over the question: Is God in the machine? The only thing I can say with certainty is that Michael Trucco, Katee Sackhoff, and Tahmoh Penikett are hot, and the re-imagined miniseries and its subsequent television series are awesome. Battlestar Galactica: The Exhibition World Premier kicked off with a gala featuring celebrity guests. The exhibit features three stunning, full-size prop spaceships, iconic costumes, new exhibition films, music, and other props from the original and re-imagined series. Battlestar Galactica is now open to the public and runs through March 4, 2012, at EMP/SFM in Seattle.
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ing a free live set at Easy Street Records on November 2. Led by the beautifully chiseled Pharrel Williams, the duo – Chad Hugo is the other half – will perform songs from their newest recording Nothing (November 2 release) at the Queen Anne store (20 Mercer Street) at 4 p.m., hours before they open for Gorillaz at Key Arena. A CD signing will follow, and you’ll probably have to purchase your copy at Easy Street to stand in line for an autograph. Get there early; I predict the place will be at capacity. ‘Tis the season to get your Paramore on. The punk-minded outfit, a Grammy nominee for Best New Artist a few years back, returns to Seattle for a headlining slot on KISS 106.1’s Jingle Bell Bash. The December 4 holiday gala also lists 30H!3, Mayday Parade, All-Time Low, and The Maine, whose lead singer John O’Callaghan recently interviewed with me here in The Music Lounge. So much for a diverse lineup, though, as the bands this year all come from the alternative rock field – was Nicki Minaj not available, or did KISS FM go light punk? Tickets for Jingle Bell Bash go on sale October 30 at all Ticketmaster outlets, but – and it’s a big but – the first 500 seats for the show will be sold for $10, although you must purchase them in-person with cash only at Qwest Field’s Northwest Box Office on October 30. Visit www.kissfmseattle.com for complete lineup and updates. Concert attire? Skinny jeans, worn-in sneaks, unwashed hair. You don’t have to be a South American
boy toy or an overpaid Yankee to get a signature Madonna workout. The Gay icon will open a global chain of hot-sweating gyms, aptly called “Hard Candy Fitness,” starting next year in Mexico City and soon thereafter in Brazil, Russia, Argentina, and throughout Asia. As I’m likely headed to Mexico City in 2011 for the U2/Snow Patrol show, I’ll fill you in with details of Madonna’s new slim gym – I’ll have the “True Blue” facial after my “Rescue Me” yoga session, please! After an entire slate of sold-out summer concerts, Crystal Castles is extending their tour into North America next year with a stop at The Showbox Market on March 8. The electronic/garage punk duo own one of 2011’s best-reviewed albums, their self-titled effort containing the awkwardly-yet-riveting track “Doe Deer” – their music scares the shit out of me, but it also inspires to me to rip open a convenience store six-pack and party. Tickets for Crystal Castles, priced at $25, are on sale now at www.showboxonline.com – it’ll sell out, guaranteed.
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ARIES (March 20 – April 19): You may be too sexy to be resisted, but will you use that power for good or for evil? Sublimate that energy into your work and you could open doors that lead through tremendous challenges to great success. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): A mad new infatuation is probably just that, but the stars just might line up for something more solid. Whether you believe in love at first sight, make sure to take a good, critical second look. GEMINI (May 21– June 20): Dedication to hard work will pay off in the long run, but that will take time. Obsessing on goals now will only burn you out. Pace yourself and remember to take time out to refresh both body and soul. CANCER (June 21– July 22): It’s a great time for a hot new love affair, but what would your partner say? If you can’t talk your baby into doing something new and different, let your honey make suggestions. At the very least, take them as a creative challenge. LEO (July 23 – August 22): Look into your family’s medical history. The stars suggest clarity, not danger. This is not a time to worry, but careful investigation now can help you make better choices to head off trouble later.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Being charming, witty and playful can come off as more flirtatious, even more lascivious than you intend. In some places, that can get you in trouble, so think before speaking! Elsewhere it will get you into all the trouble you want. Have at it! LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Take a good, hard look at household finances. The uglier the mess seems to be, the likelier you will find yourself in better shape than you thought. There are probably some hard truths there, but you can’t feather your nest making like an ostrich. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): You are a lot hotter than you realize. “Working it” will just come off as excessive. Relax, be yourself. Applying yourself intellectually is sexy. Speaking up politically will help you win the day and score into the night. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Differentiating between sexual liberation and sexual exploitation can be tough. Take time out to consider your own values and aesthetics. You’re not shy about being unique, but sometimes being true to yourself takes reflection and effort.
CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Why do you have such beautiful and charming friends? Consider that you fit in well with that crowd. Give yourself credit and use that self-assurance to challenge yourself to accomplishing something more solid.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Focus on inner strengths and counter-productive quirks that affect your career. Welcome criticism, supportive or not, as keys to improvement. What you learn from self-examination can prove powerfully helpful.
PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Be willing to be wrong. Accept challenges to any of your ideas as an opportunity to dig further into your ideals, to reassess long-held beliefs and bring them into balance with reality.
capacity and left general wristband holders confused and irritated outside – though to be fair, City Arts was clear about the terms, and anyone who has ever waited in a first come, first serve wristband line at Bumbershoot can tell you that’s how it’s done. Wristbands pay for themselves over single tickets if you’re planning on several nights of festival-going – which I was. Here’s what I saw at City Arts: Trashcan Sinatras October 20 Benaroya Hall Though the Scottish band’s debut album Cake was released in 1990, Trashcan Sinatras continuously crank out lighthearted, pretty pop melodies and tour internationally. Over the past year, they’ve played sets chosen by fans at well-publicized house parties (Portland) as well as smaller clubs before landing at Benaroya Hall opening for Belle & Sebastian on the festival’s first night. Admittedly, I haven’t kept up with the Sinatras much over the years, but Benaroya’s phenomenal acoustics couldn’t spark up the slightly monotonous, squeaky-clean set. Career-makers from Cake (“Obscurity Knocks,” “You Made Me Feel”) were conspicuously absent, and I found myself watching the clock for Belle & Sebastian to take over.
gathered at the majestic Fifth Avenue Theatre to give her and trusted sidemen The Dirty Delta Blues Band a shot, Cat Power delivered. The audience hung in reverential silence as Marshall got her bearings, pacing a little as if looking for the most comfortably inconspicuous place to stand on the stage. “Satisfaction” was a sigh of relief – she sounded like a woman being coaxed from her shell, but she sounded amazing. “Good Woman” followed, as well as “Song to Bobby” and a string of Jukebox covers (“Woman Left Lonely,” “Lost Someone,” “Lord Help the Poor & Needy,” “Silver Stallions”). As she won over the audience’s confidence, some felt compelled to call out inappropriate commentary (“Fix the drums!” “Turn down the reverb!”), only succeeding in annoying everyone that collectively held their breath, hoping the litany of rude advice wouldn’t scare off the warmed-up chanteuse. It didn’t. The band, while completely at ease, took their cues from Marshall’s every whim in an apparent display of familiarity with the singer’s shifting moods. Marshall’s velvety, sadness-soaked voice elevated a relatively low-key set to memorable levels. The tension in the air fused with the fragile, beautiful songs Cat Power presented; final number “I Don’t Blame You” ending in a film-worthy standing ovation. Chan Marshall appeared relieved, grinning and bowing as she tossed white flowers and balled-up set lists into the crowd. She & Him October 23 Fifth Avenue Theatre The final evening of City Arts featured mainstage headliner She & Him, a cottoncandy pop duo made up of Zooey Deschanel (vocals, keys) and M. Ward (guitar, production, vocals). The sunny actress-turned-singer possesses a lovely, vintage country-tinged voice, and M. Ward has released several acclaimed solo albums. Together, they’ve made a few irresistibly buoyant records. Though somewhat charmed by in-the-flesh renditions of “Thieves,” “Lingering Still,” and the peppy “In The Sun,” I couldn’t help but feel the set felt a little flat after the emotionally charged, throaty performance from Cat Power on the same stage two nights before. Fathers taking their elementary schoolaged daughters out for a night of alt-country indie folk were pleasant and sweet – much like She & Him – yet Deschanel’s slightly shrill voice couldn’t quite engage the Fifth Avenue, or my attention span.
Belle & Sebastian October 20 Benaroya Hall Stylish and unassuming, Stuart Murdoch and his 12-member touring supergroup Belle & Sebastian were greeted with clamorous applause (and perhaps a little swooning) at Benaroya Hall. Breaking out a string ensemble, horns, and understated lighting, Murdoch glanced around at the wide stage and nodded in approval. “It’s good to be back in Seattle. … Fancy place, as well,” he joked. “But we’ll bring it down to our level.” The band skipped through a lively set of fan favorites, including opener “Expectations,” “Write About Love,” and “If You’re Feeling Sinister.” Though mostly seated, a few fearless dancers stood up in solidarity until finally Murdoch invited 20-odd fans to join him onstage for “The Boy With The Arab Strap” – at which point the audience stayed on its feet, dancing through “I’m a Cuckoo” and “Me and the Major.” I’ve never seen Belle & Sebastian live before, but they made me a believer. A richly talented band whose singer is handsome, witty, possesses cha- continued from the cover risma for miles, and a cute accent – what’s not to love? scope broke her in, though actually, her tepidly received follow-up Drastic FantasCat Power tic did little to keep her success afloat. She October 21 rebounds well, however, with her newest reFifth Avenue Theatre lease, Tiger Suit, which finds the sexy young Cat Power’s Chan Marshall is a famously artist experimenting with darker melodies neurotic lady – onstage, at least. You never and light electronic backgrounds. You can know if the unpredictable singer will be attend that big Gorillaz show at Seattle Cenovercome with nerves or fixated on some ter on November 2, or try out this Mercury instrumental detail that only she can see Music Prize-nominated performer for half and abandon the stage. Fortunately for those the price on the same night. For tickets, visit www.showboxonline.com.
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The Cave Singers w/The Moondoggies November 5 The Showbox Market I shouldn’t have to tell you that The Cave Singers and The Moondoggies are two of the coolest musical exports to come from Seattle in recent years. Signed to Matador Records, the former act has attracted more global attention for its stellar neo-folk recordings, Invitation Songs and Welcome Joy (SGN’s Top Ten Albums/CDs, 2009), while
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the latter ensemble – who interviewed with Seattle Gay News this summer – is slowly catching national buzz. Together on the same stage, same night, and same venue, this concert has “miss it and you’ll be very sorry” written all over it. For tickets, visit www.showboxonline.com. Usher November 10 Key Arena R&B giant Usher opens his 2010-11 world tour at Seattle’s Key Arena in November, a five-month trek that’ll snake its way around the United States and then onto Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The Atlanta native drew comparisons to Michael Jackson early in his career, which has now produced several #1 singles and five Grammy Awards, and it’s easy to see why – he has slick dance moves, catchy songs, electrifying onstage energy, and he’s a philanthropist at heart. He’s sure to perform “U Remind Me,” “Burn,” “Nice and Slow,” “Love in This Club,” and the monstrous hit “Yeah!” re-popularized in the blockbuster flick The Hangover. Newcomer Trey Songz opens the show. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster. com. Brandon Flowers November 14 The Showbox SoDo At what point Brandon Flowers traded his pretty boy image for a manlier look (hello, full ‘stache) I don’t know – circa Sam’s Town, perhaps. But resting on his (otherwise) cute laurels he is not. Instead, he’s released a solo album called Flamingo and launched a tour through Europe and North America. Oscar-winner Charlize Theron comes to his aid in the “Cross Fire” music video, though he’s on his own to attract a thousand people to The Showbox SoDo to hear him do non-Killers songs – can he do it? For tickets (should you be so curious), visit www.showboxonline.com. Robyn November 21 Neumos The fact that Robyn’s upcoming show at Neumos is sold-out isn’t a surprise – the stunning part is that tickets were gone two months in advance. The Swedish diva, once a forgettable pop act, has broadened her chops with her venture into electronica, earning high fives from her colleagues, a Grammy nod for 2008’s self-titled effort, and the respect of Madonna, who she opened for on the Sticky & Sweet tour. Expect Robyn to pluck tunes from Body Talk pt. 1 and 2, and if we’re lucky she’ll perform the mix version of “With Every Heartbeat.” As for tickets, um ... there are none.
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continued from the cover alistic works. Each one is separately unique from the others as his style changed, often reflecting his personal life or the political structures around him. At the new exhibit hosted by the Seattle Art Museum, every aspect of his work is represented in one of the greatest collections of Picasso’s work ever allowed on tour. Picasso entered the blue period (19011904) early in his career, shortly after he arrived in Paris at the turn of the century. Consisting mainly of various shades of blue and blue-green, these paintings usually consist of the early portraits, mostly of mothers and children, and are somberly rendered. A prime example greets the patrons of the SAM exhibit at the beginning of the collection. “La Celestina” is cast in realms of blues and greens, playing on the light and giving off a grave appearance. The fact that Picasso painted this woman, believed to be of average- to lower-class and with her left eye in cataract, only adds to this impressive capture of the subject. The rose period (1904-1906) blossomed in a more upbeat tone. Here the artist uses what appears to be both happier colors and subject matter. A favorite subject of Picasso’s was that of the harlequin, and often the artist painted his portrait in costume. On an almost plain background, a youthful boy sits dressed in brightly checkered patterned
clothes. His face isn’t that of a smile, but the details all radiate light from around him, making the subject appear like a porcelain doll. The African period was at the height of a new interest sweeping over Paris. African artifacts were being brought back from the continent along with overly exaggerated exotic tales of deep jungles. Picasso was shown an African mask by contemporary and good friend Henri Matisse, and the artist’s new interest (1907-1909) came to light. Representing this period of work are several statues and sculptures that Picasso created. Ranging from human to animal figures, they show a completely different aspect of the artist. The cubist period (1909-1912) is perhaps the era from which Picasso’s work can be most easily recognized. Larger than life figures with definitive artistic planes and blocking were created during this time frame. “The Kiss” shows two largely blocked figures embracing in the simplest of affection. The more recognizable style of wandering facial features is definitely more evident. It is in his later Classicism and Surrealistic movements that his style is blatantly that of what people recognize as “Picasso.” His interest in harlequins becomes transformed into other forms, and here his work becomes influenced by the artists Goya, Poussin, Manet, and Courbet. The famous portraits of Dora Maar (and there are several), presented in bright colors and contrasting with the surrealism of her face, is one of the best known from this time. The self-portrait of “The Matador” is another example of the definitive blocking used by Picasso. Using blatant phallic symbols and sexual innuendo, with a main character of definitive age appeared shocking at the time. Now it seems jovial and we the viewer understand the misshapen “wink” that this later work (c. 1970) seems to exude. Pablo Picasso (birth name of Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso) was born into an affluent family in Spain, the son of a renowned artist and allegedly minor aristocrats. It was his father who took the ingénue under his wing and began his formal training while Pablo was still in his early teens. At 19, Pablo finished his studies in Madrid and made his way to the (then) European art capital, Paris. Under the patronage of Gertrude Stein, he was introduced to such great artists as Henri Matisse, Jean Cocteau, and Salvador Dali (a strained relationship would form between the two). Picasso’s private life was just as tumultuous. He fathered four children born to three separate women – some within the bounds of matrimony, but not exclusively. Joining the French Communist Party in 1944 in retaliation to the German occupation, he remained a loyal member of the Communist party, stating in 1945, “I am a Communist and my painting is Communist painting. … But if I were a shoemaker, I would not necessarily hammer my shoes in a special way to show my politics.” Dali’s response was, “Picasso is a Spaniard, so am I; Picasso is a communist, neither am I.” At the time of his death on April 8, 1973, many of his works remained in private possession; the artist only sold what he needed to sell. His legacy was left grander than he could have imagined, having produced over 1,800 paintings, 1,200 sculptures, 2,800 ceramics, and over 12,000 drawings, not to mention prints, tapestries and rugs. His paintings are considered among the most expensive paintings in the world, with three different paintings selling at Sotheby’s in 2004, 2006, and 2010 for $104 million (“Garcon á la Pipe”), $95.2 million (“Dora Maar au Chat”), and $106.5 million (“Nude, Green Leaves and Bust”), respectively. Two museums were set up in his honor – The Musée Paris and the Museo Picasso Málaga in Spain – but several museums host many of his works. He left no will, so in exchange for paying the estate taxes, many works went to the city of Paris, helping to form the Musée Picasso. It is from the Musée in Paris that over 150 paintings, sculptures, drawing, prints, and photographs will be on loan to the Seattle Art Museum. Many of these have never been previously loaned out.
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FRIDAY
Cafe Metropolitain - Funked Up Fridays. Bartender’s Choice Specials all day. C.C. Attle’s - Food Service 8am - Midnight. Happy Hour 8am to 8:30pm. Never a Cover. Century Ballroom - Gay Night 3rd & 4th Friday every month. 7:30 pm lesson $5.00 with cover; 8:30 pm dance $7.00. 21+ with ID. Changes - Prime Rib dinner, $11.75; other dinner special, $8.25. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. DJ Dance 9 pm - 1:30 am. Hosted by Eric. Bear Night, 2nd Friday every month. The Cuff Complex - Country Dance, 7:00 - 10:30 pm. High Energy Dance, 10:30 pm - 3 am. Cover $5.00 @ 9 pm www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm -2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, $1 off call cocktails, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3.00 daily drink specials. Happy Hour, 3 - 7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun. - Thurs. 9 - 11 pm: $1.50 Miller drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3.00 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - No cover … ever!!! Start your weekend off right. Happy Hour 6 - 8 pm.Weekly beer & cocktail specials. Neighbours Nightclub - House music with DJ Eric. 9 pm - 4 am 21+ * Cover charges as follows: 9 pm - 12 am, $5.00; 12 am - 2 am, $8.00; 2 am - 4 am, $10.00* **From 2 am - 4 am, 18+ with valid ID on main floor** www.neighboursnightclub.com. Neighbours Underground - Efren's Divas Latin Night. 10 pm - 2 am. 21+ with valid ID. $5.00 cover. 206328-5198. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm - 2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm; DJ Freddy King of Pants 9 pm - midnight. R Place - Happy Hour with Jeff 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 drafts. Daily drink and bottle specials. Lashes Cabaret at 9 pm with Chablis & company. DJ E spins on the 3rd floor at 10pm VJ Flow spins the top Videos on the 2nd floor. Seattle Eagle - LEATHER NIGHT (watch for events) DJs SMILLER & BunD 8 pm - 2 am. Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour, 4 - 7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Dancing with DJ Ricki Leigh. Twisted - Dancing with DJ Matt Stands, 1st Friday of the month: DJ Trent Von and wet t-shirt contest, 2nd Friday of the month: Fetish Night www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $4 Jäger Bombs. South Side Boogie-Dancing, 9 pm - 2 am, with DJ Dirty Dan. Karaoke in the Main Room, 9 pm - 2 am. No cover. Wildrose - www.thewildrosebar.com.
SATURDAY
Cafe Metropolitain - Cheap Shot Saturdays. $4 cheap shots & DJ Skiddle Mixing. C.C. Attle’s - Food Service 8am - Midnight. Happy Hour 8am to 8:30pm. Never a Cover. First Saturday of every month is Bear Night 7pm. Changes - Happy Hour till 7 pm. Free video games & pool all day & Night. Tacos 2 for $2.00 until sold out. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. DJ Dance, 9 pm - 1:30 am. Hosted by Eric. The Cuff Complex - High Energy Dance, 10 pm - 3 am, with DJs Stacey Cooks, MattStands, Harmonix, Funkybear. Cover $5 @ 6 pm www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, $8 Stoli doubles, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour, 3 - 7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour, Sun.-Thurs. 9 - 11 pm: $1.50 Miller drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - No cover … ever!!! But get in early to beat the line. Capacity enforced for your comfort & safety. Happy Hour, 6 - 8 pm.Weekly beer & cocktail specials.
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Neighbours - Progressive House with DJ Randy Schlager from C89. 21+ with Valid ID. 9 pm - 4 am. *Cover charges as follows - 9 pm - 12 am, $5.00; 12 am - 2 am. $8.00; 2 am - 4 am, $10.00. 206-324-5358; www.neighboursnightclub.com. Neighbours Underground - “THE ORIGINAL VOGUE NIGHT” 9 pm - 2 am, $7 cover Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm - 2 am. Happy Hour until 7pm. DJ Freddy King of Pants, 9 pm - midnight. R Place - HAPPY HOUR with Erik 2-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. $6.50 Gourmet Bloody Mary’s Lashes cabaret with Chablis and Company at 9pm DJ Flow spins on the 3rd floor at 10 pm VJ E spins the top Videos on the 2nd floor. Seattle Eagle - Underwear Party Night (watch for event listing) DJs HOTPLAY, KING OF PANTS, UPABOVE, KC+guests. Steamworks - 11:30 pm - 4:30 am DJ Chavez Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour, 4 - 7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Dancing with DJ Ricki Leigh. Twisted - Dancing with DJ Trent Von, 3rd Saturday of the month: Boys Night Out with wet underwear contest, Last Saturday of the month: “Diva-Licious” hosted by Madison Lane with Prime Rib dinner special. www.twistedineverett. com Vibe - in Kent - Absolut Saturdays! $5 Absolut Drinks. South Side Boogie Dancing, 9 pm - 2 am with DJ Dirty Dan. No cover. Wildrose - First Saturday each month, DJs & dancing. $5 cover. www.thewildrosebar.com.
Sunday
Cafe Metropolitain - Hail Mary Sundays: $1 PBR, $5 Bloody Mary Special. C.C. Attle’s - Food Service 8am - Midnight. Happy Hour 8am to 8:30pm. Free Pool. Never a Cover. Changes - Brunch 11am - 3pm $7.25 All You Can Eat Buffet. Karaoke at 9pm A Black Nail Production. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. 9-Ball Pool Tourney at 6 pm - 16 players only. Hosted by RW & Co. The Cuff Complex - Re Quest T-Dance DJ John England 6 pm-12 am, Beer Bust $1 domestic drafts & $4 well drinks, Cover $5 @ 6 pm. www.cuffcomplex.com. Bottleneck Lounge - Check out ELIXER, a new “late night” Happy Hour every Sunday night from 9 - midnight. Featuring six, old-school, classic cocktails for just $6 a piece. This is a great way to sample outstanding cocktails at a smokin’ price. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - NW Sports first on TV. Sound with early afternoon Mariners games. Pitcher special all day with free U-shell peanuts and pool. Neighbours - 9 pm - 2 am Entre Hermanos Noche Latina $5.00 cover 21+ with Valid ID.With DJ Luis. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 2 pm-midnight. Happy Hour until 7 pm. R Place - Happy Hour with Erik 2-7 $5.75 Wells $2.50 domestic drafts. $6.50 Gourmet Bloody Mary’s newest night on the Hill! SIN SUNDAYS HOUSE MUSIC ON THE 3rd Floor. 2 NEW rotating DJ’s every week watch the SGN for the ads. Rosebud - Industry Night, 6 pm - Closing. Bring something indicating that you work in the hospitality industry (pay stub, food handler or alcohol server permit, business card, etc.) to recieve Happy Hour drink and food prices all night!
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MONDAY
Cafe Metropolitain - Martini Mondays: $4 Martinis all day. C.C. Attle’s - Food Service 8am - Midnight. Happy Hour 8am to 8:30pm. Never a Cover. Changes - Happy Hour all day and night. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. See us at www.clubsilverstone.com. The Cuff Complex - “Free Games” ALL DAY! Tabletop games, pool, darts, pinball. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. Daily drink specials at $3, Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily, Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Pint night with Happy Hour prices 8 pm-close. 9-Ball Pool Tourney at 7 pm. Neighbours - “MAD MESS MONDAYS” With Neighbours hottest new DJ: DJ AARON. No cover. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - Happy Hour 4-7pm. Hamburger & Draft Beer $6.00 from 4pm -10.00 Black Nail Productions Karaoke 9pm to 1am. R Place - Happy Hour with Jeff 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special. FREE POOL ALL DAY ALL NIGHT. Rosebud - Industry Night, 6 pm - Closing. Bring something indicating that you work in the hospitality industry (pay stub, food handler or alcohol server permit, business card, etc.) to recieve Happy Hour drink and food prices all night! Seattle Eagle - Radio Dept. $4 wells all night Dj HOTPLAY from 10 pm - 2 am. Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Twisted - Game Night featuring Pool Tournaments and Wii Bowling. Happy Hour all night! www.twistedineverett. com Vibe - in Kent - $1 Domestic Drafts, $2.50 all bottled beers, $3 Touch Down Shots. FREE POOL! Wildrose - Pool Tournament 7 pm w/Prizes!
TUESDAY
Cafe Metropolitain - Tequila Tuesdays: $4 Tequila Shots $4.50 Margaritas All Day. C.C. Attle’s - Food Service 8am - Midnight. Happy Hour 8am to 8:30pm. Never a Cover. Changes - $1.25 Domestic bottles. Hamburger $2.50, Cheeseburger $3.50, Bacon cheeseburger $4.50. Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. Free pool all day - 2 tables. The Cuff Complex - Bear-aoke 8 pm-12 am with host Jonathan Jones. Peanut night with “Free Games” alll day. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. Daily drink specials at $3, Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. til 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. 8-Ball Pool Tournament starts at 6:30 pm. Neighbours Underground - “DRAG IDOL” with your host Ryan Hazey 9 pm - 2 am. $6 cover. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. Black Nail Production Karaoke 9 pm-1 am. R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special. KARAOKE with Ben 9-2 am.
Rosebud - Speakeasy Night, 8:30 pm - Closing. Listen to prohibition era music by DJ Dubonet and enjoy a libation from William's famous cocktail menu. Dapper dress from the era is encouraged. Seattle Eagle - IN HEAT $5 Long Island Iced teas Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Temple Billiards - (206) 682-3242. Karaoke 9 pm to 1am. A Black Nail Production. Twisted - $2 Tuesday featuring “Are You Smarter Than A Drag Queen?” trivia contest for $2, $2 tacos, well drinks and drafts all night! www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $10 Dizzy Pass - $1 you call it, 6pm to close. Karaoke 9pm-2am with José. Wildrose - Taco Tuesday. No cover.
WEDNESDAY
Cafe Metropolitain - Wine-Oh! Wednesdays: $7.50 Wine Tasting. 30% Off Bottled Wines. C.C. Attle’s - Food Service 8am - Midnight. Happy Hour 8am to 8:30pm. Never a Cover. Changes - Happy Hour until 7 pm. Karaoke 9 pm. A Black Nail production. Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. 8-Ball Tourney 7:30 pm. Hosted by RW & Co. Karaoke 9 pm-1:30 am hosted by Michael. The Cuff Complex - Free pool & Pitcher Special. Country Dancing 1st & 3rd Wednesday. POZ Social 2nd Wednesday. Dress Code Leather Social 4th Wednesday. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Dart Tournament starts at 7:30 pm. Neighbours Underground - Roxy's House of Dolls with DJ Trent Von in the Neighbours www.neighboursnightclub.com. 206-324-5358. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. DJ Gelliphish 7 pm-midnight. Re-Bar - D.A.I.S.Y. Age with Riz! Hip Hop and R/B from the 1990’s.YO! FREE 10 pm. R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff . $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts.WET show.All male wet underwear contest 3 rd floor. Hosted by Chablis $100.00 1st place $50.00 2nd place 3 rd place Porn. DJ E Rocks the 3rd floor top 40, R&B. Rosebud - Hump Day Singles Mixer, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Single? Come in and meet others. Not single? Join us anyway and meet some new friends. Grren Fairy Night, 8:30 pm - Closing. Bartender William channels the Green Fairy using sinful drinks made with absinthe. Anything can happen! Seattle Eagle - on the DOWNLOW $2 Dos Equis Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Karaoke - drink specials. Twisted - Karaoke Idol with Robin. All you can eat spaghetti for $5.50 and $6 Long Island Teas. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $1 off all mixed drinks and shots. Karaoke 9pm-2am with José. Wildrose - Karaoke 8 pm-12:30 am. No cover; drink specials. www.thewildrosebar.com.
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Cafe Metropolitain - LIT Thursdays: $5 Long Island Iced Teas. C.C. Attle’s - Food Service 8am - Midnight. Happy Hour 8am to 8:30pm. Never a Cover. Changes - Happy Hour from 12 noon til 8pm. Karaoke at 9pm A Black Nail Production. Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. Dart Tourney 7:30 pm. Hosted by RW & Co. The Cuff Complex - Pool tournament 7 pm. Karaoke 8 pm-12 am with host Jonathan Jones. Happy Hour 2 pm 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. til 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Weekly beer & cocktail specials. Kick off the weekend early. No DJ needed, you control the jukebox. Neighbours - Rock Lobster 80's night with DJ Trent Von. 9 pm - 3 am. $3 cover. 21+ with valid ID; 18+ from 2-3 am. www.neighboursnightclub.com. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. DJ Thomas from 7 pm-midnight. R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. ASS all male amateur strip show. Hosted by Chablis. $200.00 1st place $100.00 2nd place $50.00 3rd place DJ Flo’w Rocks the 3rd floor top 40 R&B. Seattle Eagle - BAREBACK Thursday $1 Off If You Take Your Shirt Off Dj TOAST from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Karaoke - drink specials. Twisted - Disco Delight! Dance music of the 70s and 80s. BOGO burgers and $2 Bud and Bud Light drafts. www. twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $3 wells, $4 Washington Apples. Wildrose - Cheap date night! $2 wells. Corn dogs & tater tots. www.thewildrosebar.com.
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Meetings Events Activities FOR A CALENDAR LISTING: Send details to: SGN, Attn: Community Calendar, 1605 12th Ave, Ste 31, Seattle, WA 98122. SGN phone: 324-4297. Fax: 3227188. E-mail: sgn2@sgn.org. INCLUDE: Date, time, location, contact phone # for publication (if possible), brief description of event & sponsoring organization. DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm. ACCESSIBILITY: Is your event accessible to LGBTQ people with disabilities? See Jean’s List webpage www.scn.org/activism/calendar/disabilities.html for Marla Nonken’s disabilities accommodations lists. NOTE: Phone numbers accompanying listings are within area code (206) & locations of meetings/ events are in Seattle unless otherwise noted.
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SATURDAY - October 30
2nd Annual Seattle International Cabaret Festival (10/29-11/7). For a complete schedule visit www. thecancan.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. Dia de Muertos (10/30 & 10/31). Sat 10/30 - 12noon8pm; Sun 10/31 - 12noon-6pm. Center House, Seattle Center. www.tallermexicano.org Overeaters Anonymous. 12noon-1pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St, Room 101. Meets every Saturday. Contact Dominic at 499-2266. Unstuff Your Life with Andrew Mellen. 2pm. NW Community Yoga, 701 NW 70th St. Learn how to eliminate clutter from basements, bedrooms, kitchens & cars & free up time in your busy schedule. Restore Tour: “Child Soldier No More” in Issaquah. 5pm. Eastside Church, 24205 SE Issaquah Fall City Rd, Issaquah. Features Ugandan children rescued from war atrocities. Set to vibrant music, dance, drama & multimedia this poignant live production is intended to illuminate the realities of war in northern Uganda. FREE. www.watoto.com Jobs With Justice 2010 Honoree Dinner & Silent Auction in Renton. 5:30pm. Renton Technical College, 3000 NE 4th St, Renton. Honorees include labor attorney Dimitri Iglitzin, progressive clergy Deacon Anaya, Deacon Mounce and Fr Pastro, and Teamsters Locals 117 & 174. Tickets $65. www.wsjwj.org Haunted Broadway: Blood Manor Haunted House (10/28-10/31). 6-10pm. Joule Apts, Broadway E & E Republican St. $5 suggested donation. 13+. www. hauntedbroadway.com Haunted Broadway: Procession of Lost Souls Parade. Costume Contest 6pm, Parade 7pm. SCCC, Broadway & E Pine St. www.hauntedbroadway.com Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouth center. org. (Also meets Thursdays & Fridays 4-10pm.) Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. For more information visit www.rainbowbridge club.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com Together We Can Make Al-Anon Family Group. 6-7:15pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Saturday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000. Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT) Potluck Halloween Costume Party. 7pm. For location & directions call 923-8313 or email macctseattle@ yahoo.com Strength Over Speed. 7-8:30pm. Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 1002 E Seneca (lower entrance off parking lot). FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strength overspeed.org Seditious Spirit-Raising Soiree. 7:30pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Summoning all rebel spirits! Come to a Halloween costume party for feminists & other seditious souls. The spirit-raising soiree will weave spells to kibosh bloodsucking budget cuts & exorcise exploiters. Highlights include dancing, a costume contest, no-host bar & satirical floorshow. Door donation $5. A Frightfully Flavored feast will be served for $10. Benefits Radical Women. 722-6057, www.radicalwomen.org/seattle.html
SUNDAY - October 31
Halloween 2nd Annual Seattle International Cabaret Festival (10/29-11/7). For a complete schedule visit www. thecancan.com Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHiking Group/ Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 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
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October 30 thru November 7 Co-sponsored by Radical Women & the Freedom Socialist Discussion Series. 722-2453, fspseattle@ mindspring.com Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. Virginia Mason Hospital, 1100 9th Ave. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only Gay & Lesbian speaking club. Please check website for current room information: www. toastmasterspride.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Monday. A facilitated support & discussion group for Trans, Genderqueer, gender variant & gender questioning youth, ages 14-22. www. lamberthouse.org Lambert House Art Night. 7:15-8:45pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Writing Through Change. 7:30-9:30pm. Gay City, 511 E Pike St. Every Monday. Thru this six-week Queerfriendly, writing-intensive workshop, we’ll explore the way change manifests in our own writing & the writing of others. The workshop is open to women & men & you don’t have to be a “writer” to participate. Cost: $25 for the entire series. www.gaycity.org
TUESDAY - November 2
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. Dia de Muertos (10/30 & 10/31). Sat 10/30 - 12noon8pm; Sun 10/31 - 12noon-6pm. Center House, Seattle Center. www.tallermexicano.org. Live & Let Live Make Al-Anon Family Group. 12:301:45pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000. 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. www.raincitysoccer.org Daring Divorced Divas. 3-5pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. A support group for Lesbian women dealing with divorce, separation & transformation. To attend this group please contact the facilitator at daringdivorceddivas@yahoo.com Haunted Broadway: Creepy Crawl Parade. 3pm. Cal Anderson Park, 11th Ave & E. Olive St. www.haunted broadway.com 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 Simply Sundays. 5:30-7pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Peer support for recovery from substance abuse. www.dunsheehouse.org Haunted Broadway: Blood Manor Haunted House (10/28-10/31). 6-10pm. Joule Apts, Broadway E & E Republican St. $5 suggested donation. 13+. Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Meets every Sunday (except during the summer). Regular league bowling. Jeff, 932-3731. Seattle Freak Boutique. 8pm. The Trinity, 111 Yesler Way. Costume mandatory. $5,000 Costume Contest. A portion of the proceeds benefits Rise n’ Shine. For tickets visit www.seattlefreakboutique.com Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.
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MONDAY - November 1
2nd Annual Seattle International Cabaret Festival (10/29-11/7). For a complete schedule visit www. thecancan.com Women Facing HIV. 12noon-1:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Monday. Women Facing HIV is a drop-in peer support group for women living with HIV/AIDS. 322-2437. www.dunshee house. org Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Monday. Ongoing 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. 322-2584, www.dunsheehouse.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County. Meets every Monday. An informal group of Gay men living in Snohomish County meet for dinner at Snohomish County restaurants. For information, location & to RSVP contact Ricardo at socialdinnerclub@ yahoo. com or phone (360) 722-1664. Sex, Dating & Relationships. 6-7pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Bailey-Boushay House Memorial Service. 6:30pm. 2720 E Madison St. Memorial service includes blessings from Bailey-Boushay spiritual coordinator Jill Spruce as well as community clergy. Special remembrance of individuals who have passed away from 2003 to 2010 will be included. Participants will have the opportunity to share remembrances of any individual cared for at Bailey-Boushay House. To RSVP call 720-2331 or email bbh@vmmc.org Discussion Series - “Solidarity Divided: The Crisis in Organized Labor & A New Path Toward Social Justice” (8/23-11/15). 7-9pm. Cafe Allegro, 1408 NE 42nd St. Every Monday. This timely book by authoractivists Bill Fletcher & Fernando Gapasin provides food for thought about why labor has declined & poses action proposals for reviving the union movement.
Election Day Election Day. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by midnight today. 2nd Annual Seattle International Cabaret Festival (10/29-11/7). For a complete schedule visit www. thecancan.com Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org. GSBA Prime Time East. 5:30-7:30pm. Grand Cru Mixologie Lounge, 1020 108th Ave NE, #100. Meet other GSBA members & guests for drinks & hors d’oeuvres. www.thegsba.org Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 322-2437. www.dunsheehouse.org Gay Men’s Task Force of Snohomish County in Everett. 6-8pm. Snohomish Health District, 3020 Rucker Ave Ste 309A, Everett. Meets 1st Tuesday each month. Open to all Gay & Bisexual men in Snohomish County. “We will be discussing issues concerning the local Gay community & value your opinion, voice, comments, suggestions & attendance. Come join us as we build community in Snohomish County.” David, (425) 339-5238. Hepatitis C Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 6pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender, who is living with Hepatitis C. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org ASL for Beginners. 7pm. The Elite “Loft,” 1520 E Olive Way. Meets every Tuesday. FREE lessons & tutor for those interested in learning basic ASL. 860-0999. Different Drummers. Intermediate 7-8:15pm, Beginners 8:20-9:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. For information & location call Dennis, 363-4500 or differentdrummers@ mac.com Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older. 7-8:30pm. Seattle Mental Health Institute, 1600 E Olive St (in Conference Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. 722-0729.. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Tuesday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Ageless. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. Ongoing drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunshee house.org. Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunshee house.org Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous. 7:30-9pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. GLBTQ supported. Meets every Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction. Seattle SAA Hotline 781-4490. SAA
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International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. 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 217-9271, ext 3. www.otterpolo.com. Election Night Comedy Show. 8:30-10pm. Comedy Underground, 109 S Washington St. Proceeds donated to the ACLU of Washington. No drink minimum, food & drink available. Open to all ages, but always a free speech zone. www.aclu-wa.org
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WEDNESDAY - November 3
2nd Annual Seattle International Cabaret Festival (10/29-11/7). For a complete schedule visit www. thecancan.com Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. www.mature friends.org Women’s HIV+ Support Group in Tacoma. 1-3pm. Pierce County AIDS Foundation, 3520 S Pine St, Tacoma - 3 blocks east of Tacoma Mall. Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month. (253) 383-2565. True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Meets every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community. For info, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 3627282 x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org Speed, Sex & Sanity. 5-7pm. Gay City Health Project, 511 E Pike St. Meets every Wednesday. A drop-in informational & educational night for Gay & Bi men, friends & family. Activities include social events, lecture series & brainstorming sessions. A program of Project NEON & Gay City. For more information, 323-1768, www.crystalneon.org, www.gaycity.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter. (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Come & discuss the best Gay novels with us. Join other booklovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come only once or come to every meeting. For info, call 322-2437; nickdimartin@earthlink.net Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.) Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm. Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300. All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. www.ingersollcenter.org Lambert House Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Wednesday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Marxist Economics 101 (10/6-11/17). 7-9pm. Old Firehouse, 402 15th Ave E. Meets every Wednesday. A 7-week discussion series using Karl Marx’s WageLabor & Capital to determine what makes wages & profits rise or fall. $10 for the entire series or $2 per session. Sponored by Freedom Socialist Discussion Series. 240-6463, fspseattle@mindspring.com Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemoviebears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com HIV-Negative Gay & Bi Men. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. This emotional support group provides a forum for HIV- Gay & Bi men to share strategies for staying negative; to explore issues related to being HIV-; & to look at how to find meaning, purpose & lives worth living in the midst of HIV/AIDS. Please speak with the facilitator before attending. Call Scott at 725-2488. www.dunsheehouse.org HIV/AIDS Support Group. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 7:30pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org PFLAG/Renton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Wells Ave S, Renton. Meets 1st Wednesday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses & families of GLBT persons, as well as those minorities. PFLAG/Renton: 425235-4139. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www. seattle-pflag.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.) Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 7:30-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Wednesday. QYF is a confidential group for Queer & questioning women ages 22 & under to talk about dating, relationships, coming out - you name it - in a fun, laid back environ-
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Atrium. Meets 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 Shifting Gears. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. (See Tuesday listing at 8pm.)
FRIDAY - November 5
2nd Annual Seattle International Cabaret Festival (10/29-11/7). For a complete schedule visit www. thecancan.com Insatiable 5 - 5th Annual Asian American Playwrights Festival (11/4-11/8). Prima Vera Arts Center, 112 5th Ave N. $5 per reading; $8 for 2-reading pass; $12 for all-festival pass. For a complete schedule visit www.sis-productions.org
ment. Join your co-facilitators weekly & start making connections. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. First Congregational Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Confidential, informal group for people of all gender identities & expressions including butch dykes, cross dressers, TV, TS & feminine men. (360) 671-3358; www.washingtongenderalliance.com. Crystal Meth Anonymous. 8-9:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Wednesday. A 12-step group for quitting & staying off crystal meth.
THURSDAY - November 4
2nd Annual Seattle International Cabaret Festival (10/29-11/7). For a complete schedule visit www. thecancan.com Insatiable 5 - 5th Annual Asian American Playwrights Festival (11/4-11/8). (See Friday listing for details.) Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.” 12noon-1pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunshee house.org. BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. The BABES Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood of women facing HIV together. 720-5566 or 888-2921912; www.babesnetwork.org. Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Harborview’s Madison Clinic, Ground Floor, West Wing, 325 9th Ave. (If people are uncertain which room, the folks up in Madison Clinic, 2 West Clinic, can give directions.) FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strength overspeed.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 Q Hour. 4:30-5:30pm. Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave. 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month. A group for LGBTQ youth 13-21 & their allies. Sponsored by Youthcare. FREE. 622-5555 x 212. Write Your Heart Out - A Queer Youth & Allies Writing Group. 5:30-6:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. We all have a story to tell. What is yours? Write Your Heart Out is a safe place for Queer youth & allies 22 & under to explore one’s self thru the
written word. 322-2515, www.lambert house.org Come Out For Yourself (COFY). 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Thursday. Peer support for people dealing with issues of sexual orientation. www.dunsheehouse.org Thrivor Trees. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Peer support for survivors of childhood sexual assault. thrivortrees@gmail.com 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. Gay/Bi Prostate Cancer Group. 6:30-8pm. Gilda’s Club, 1400 Broadway. Meets 1st Thursday each month. For Gay & Bi men diagnosed with prostate cancer. A safe space for emotional support on issues of treatment, sexuality, relationships & topics specific to Gay/Bi men. FREE. 709-1400, www.gildasclub seattle.org Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 1422. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Support/discussion group meets every Thursday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org Central District Forum - “Codes & Secret Deeds: African Spiritual Practices Through the Diaspora.” 7pm. Seattle University LeRoux Conference Center. A look into the history & evolution of Ifa, Candomble, Santeria, Voodoo & other spiritualities, as well as examining how they are present in the lives of people today. Tickets: $7 in advance, $10 at the door, $5 students & seniors. www.brownpapertickets.com Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group. www.dunsheehouse.org Emerald City Social Club. 7:30pm. Call for details & location - phone staffed most Tuesday evenings or leave message. Meets 1st Thursday each month. ECSC is a confidential crossdressing social & support organization for Transvestite & Transsexual individuals, primarily MTF, which offers confidential membership, private monthly meetings, frequent events on the town, & help in coming out. (425) 827-9494. Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm. Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower
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Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org La Movida. 6-7pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Todos los Viernes. Una junta bilingue para la comunidad GLBTQ en recuperacion de adicciones. Para mas informacion visita entrehermanos.org o llame 322-7700. Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strengthoverspeed.org Bent 10th Annual Mentor Showcase (11/5 & 11/6). 7pm. MOHAI, 2700 24th Ave E. Features mentor Regie Cabico, who has been called the “Lady Gaga of spoken word poets.” For tickets visit www.brownpaper tickets.com 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 Gamblers Anonymous: Coming Out Winners! 7-8:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Friday. A 12-step meeting of Gamblers Anonymous. This is an open meeting, Gay & Lesbian preferred. All persons welcome. 1-888-GA HELPS. Seattle Prime Timers Coffee Reunion. 7pm. Starbucks, 1600 E Olive Way. Meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. Metro routes 8, 9, 14, 43, 49 & 60. 329-0793; http://seattleprimetimers.usa-50.com Speak the Speech Readers Theatre. 7-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Friday. A group experiencing wonderful plays being read aloud & what they mean in our lives. www.dunsheehouse.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Al-anon Meeting. 7-9pm. CHAC, 1900 E Madison St. LGBTQ-supported. 625-0000, ais@seattle-alanon.prg Public Forum “Stop Police Brutality in Our Community.” 7pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Civil rights attorneys Lem Howell & Val Carlson, social worker Griffin Street & Native American activist Feanette Black Bear will kick off a community discussion & offer solutions to escalating police violence. Door donation $1-$3. Snack plates available for a $6 donation. Sponsored by Freedom Socialist Party. 722-2453, fspseattle@mindspring.com Northwest Butoh WAVE A-Go-Go (11/5 & 11/6). 8pm. Velocity Dance Center, 1621 12th Ave. Tickets: $15$35. 206-940-6078; DAIPANbutoh@gmail.com.
SATURDAY - November 6
(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.) 2nd Annual Seattle International Cabaret Festival (10/29-11/7). For a complete schedule visit www. thecancan.com Insatiable 5 - 5th Annual Asian American Playwrights Festival (11/4-11/8). (See Friday listing for details.) Butoh Workshop with Joan Laage. 11am-2pm. Call 206-729-2054 for details. (See related listing for Northwest Butoh WAVE A-Go-Go at 8pm.) Northwest Bears Beer/Soda Bust & Bear Meet. 6-9pm. Men’s Room, 1501 E Madison St. Meets 1st Saturday each month. A beer bust for Bears, Cubs & like-minded friends with happy hour prices. An informal get-together & a chance for prospective members to meet men already in the club. 903-9288. www. nwbears.com Rain Country Harvest Hoedown. 6-10pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Begins with a potluck with entree provided by Rain Country, followed by a brief annual meeting & several hours of open dancing starting at 7:30pm. www.raincountrydance.org Bent 10th Annual Mentor Showcase (11/5 & 11/6). 7pm. MOHAI, 2700 24th Ave E. Features mentor Regie Cabico, who has been called the “Lady Gaga of spoken word poets.” For tickets visit www.brownpaper tickets.com Northwest Butoh WAVE A-Go-Go (11/5 & 11/6). 8pm. Velocity Dance Center, 1621 12th Ave. Tickets: $15-$35. 206-940-6078; DAIPANbutoh@gmail.com. (See related listing for Butoh Workshop with Joan Laage at 11am.)
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Sylvia O’Stayformore’s Bacon Strip 5th Anniversary. 10:30pm. Re-bar 1114 Howell St. Sylvia takes the show to new levels with new themes & an everchanging cast of characters. www.stayformore.com
SUNDAY - November 7
(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.) 2nd Annual Seattle International Cabaret Festival (10/29-11/7). For a complete schedule visit www. thecancan.com Insatiable 5 - 5th Annual Asian American Playwrights Festival (11/4-11/8). (See Friday listing for details.) 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. 1-3pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 1st Sunday of every month. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. www. dunsheehouse.org Rain City Jacks. Lower Queen Anne. 1st Sunday each month, 3pm; 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm. Locations & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & non-profit private club. Membership required. Enrollment available at the door. Email info@raincityjacks.org for detailed info, or call 1-888-809-5033. Adult men only. www. raincityjacks.org 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.
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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 Arts is the nation’s only non-profit Queer writing institute. Bent promotes written & spoken word among LGBTIQ people & in our communities. 860-3035, info@bentwriting.com, info@benditbandits.org, www. bentwriting.com, www.myspace.com/bend-it. BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - www.sbwn.net. Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St, offers LGBTQ-supported recovery meetings. For current schedule of meetings visit www.chacseattle.org, 8609560 or call 587-2838 - 24/7. Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) 963-1994. DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffaseattle.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, 461-3222 (24 hour line); King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-888-99-VOICE; Northwest Network support & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, (253) 798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; Seattle Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 1-800-562-6025. In an emergency call 911. Report domestic violence and sexual assault. Dunshee House (Home of SASG) offers free, facilitated & confidential support, discussion & skills groups & coordinates retreats, 1 to 1 peer mentoring & special events for those affected by HIV/AIDS & the greater LGBT communities. 322-2437; www.dunshee house.org Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equal rightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 511 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country. GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) 363-9188; www.thegsba.org HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. 205-7837. 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.imperialcourtofseattle.com Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 511 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. (The Library is located at Gay City’s offices, on the ground floor behind Kaladi Brothers Coffee - just
follow the signs.) LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; lgbtms connection@comcast.net. 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, 329-0793; www.seattle primetimers.org. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.) Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org MUSIC: Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony.org; Rainbow City Band: 1-866-841-9139 ext 2126; rainbowcityband@onebox.com; www.rainbowcity band. com; Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus: 388-1408, 323-0750. www.flyinghouse. org. Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org 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. 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.family worksseattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebaby seattle.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
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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 Project at the API Safety Center, April, 4679976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multi-culturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo.com, www.macctsea.org; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 3227061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw. org; TwoSpirit 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 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. Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschools coalition.org SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. www.seamec.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503. Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families providing comprehensive mental health services on a sliding scale. 323-1768.
Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle. gov Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) E-zine is an electronic resource distributed to people affected by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. 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 Shanti - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org/shanti/ 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. SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball.org, www. eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/EthylForever CarClub/; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops (Basketball): www.jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www.iagsdc.org/ puddletown; Rain Country: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www.teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934. Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org Tacky Tourist Clubs of America, Seattle Chapter - www.ttca.org; bruce@ttca.org; 1122 E Pike St PMB 905, Seattle, WA 98122-3934. Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 741 St Helens Ave, a resource center for the LGBTIQA community of Pierce County, (253) 383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org TRANSGENDER: Emerald City Social Club: (425) 827-9494; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey. com; Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersollcenter.org; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www.washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: BABES: support groups for HIV+ women. 720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; www.LesBeHealthy. org; Lesbians Over 40: 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, http://rainshadow women.tripod.com/; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbianconcern.org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/womenofwestseattle (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; GLBTQ Youth Suicide Prevention Program: 297-5922, ext 116; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. As a program of GLSEN/WA, WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (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; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, ages 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lambert house.org; www.MatthewsPlace.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/ Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 632-0662 ext 49 (non-emergency), 1-888-99-VOICE (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens, in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; YouthCare/Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412.
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_______________________________ 1hr-$45/1.5-$65/2hrs-$85 15yrs professional bodyworker. Soothing hands, quality massage. Enjoy yourself, feel good. Awesome, unhurried Swedish/ Deep Tissue massage. JOHN 206.324.0682. www.tinyurl. com/2FWCMHM. 45/3 _______________________________
AFFORDABLE BODYWORK! Complete full body naked bodywork! I do Swedish, deep tissue combined with sensual at my place on Capitol Hill. 206-7248510. 44/7 _______________________________ ASIAN (CHINESE/THAI) Young, muscular, 5’9”, 165, 28 y/o. Sensual/erotic bodywork. Incalls North Seattle; anywhere else outcalls. 206-713-1459 or leave message. $100 Incall - $150 Outcall. 44/3 _______________________________ BODYWORK FOR SENSUAL and erotic pleasure. Fullbody massage for full release of tension and total relaxation. Afternoon and evening appointments. 206225-0524. 44/4 _______________________________ DADDY BEAR Full body complete massage. Tender to the touch. Bi & Gay welcome by appointment only. 206-328-5828 before 10pm. Serious only. daddymaster66@gmail. com. 46/6 _______________________________ FRENCH TOUCH BODYWORK Experienced, friendly European masseur w/a table and sensual hands. In/Out. Luke, 206-3232427. 44/3 _______________________________ 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. 02/12 _______________________________ HOT FULL BODY WORK. Sensual top man 9” uncut, 206963-8644. _______________________________
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or at your hotel. Experienced bodyworker, good-looking, nice body, nice manners. Guaranteed to make you feel better. Day or night. Call 206-310-3491. 43/3 _______________________________
SKILLED BODYWORK
34 y/o guy offering full body naked sensual bodywork available daily until 10pm at my place on Capitol Hill. 206-724-8510. _______________________________ STRONG HANDS & BODY offers a variety of bodywork techniques. Experienced to please. Stressed? Leave happy. Discreet. 5’9”, 165. 206-353-4844. 44/3 _______________________________
TED
Naked touch, downtown, easy parking. Call 206-292-4TED. See slide show at —
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RUSSIAN STYLE
Unforgetable bodywork from fitness model. $50/hr. In and outcalls. Text or call 253-2234200 or email alclbdv@yahoo. com. 42/1 _______________________________ 38 men
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PERFECT SHAVE
in the comfort of my home. Ass & ball shave & pubic trim. All three parts only $35. I also do chest, back & legs. Safe & sanitary. Shave & bodywork combos available. 206-310-3491. 43/3 _______________________________ RAIN CITY JACKS Seattle’s own JO Club, RCJ hosts three group masturbation events every month. Safe, hot, friendly and fun. Adult men only. 888809-5035. info@raincityjacks.org; www.raincityjacks.org. 52/12 _______________________________ ( * SPIRITUAL PSYCHIC * ) will Reunite, Reveal, Restore, stop Ex-Lovers / Ex-Spouses / Family interfering for good! Powerful methods to help and guarantee answers/results. Love, marriage, business, health, obstacles, issues, etc. Practitioner / elements have never failed. Call free: ( 1-877-495-7728 ) Complimentary reading. 45/3 _______________________________
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