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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 41, Volume 37, October 9, 2009
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be an egotistical jerk. You’d think, as attractive and well-schooled as he is, having studied at the reputable University of Dundee in Scotland, that he’d be a bit of a snob, that the number of magazine covers he and his bandmates have appeared on, many overseas and several on US soil, would perch him on a pedestal too high for a regional Gay newspaper to reach. But nope, Gary Lightbody is nothing like this. The lead singer of Grammy-nominated act Snow Patrol is the friendliest, coolest, and most interesting frontman I’ve had the pleaSnow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody sure of interviewing by Albert Rodriguez – a pleasure indeed, because each word from his mouth, coated in an SGN A&E Writer Irish farmboy accent, made it feel You’d think the lead singer of a as if my ears were being swabbed band that opened shows for both U2 and Coldplay this year would see music lounge page 35
Deadmau5 October 4 The Showbox Market I felt bad for the line of ticketless hopefuls outside The Showbox Market on Sunday night, desperately hoping to gain entrance to a performance filled to capacity. Their frustration isn’t lost on me, as years ago I too prayed for big miracles at concert venues with “sold out” signs taped on box office windows. I remember capturing morsels of sound escaping through the front doors, reminding me that listening from the curb is the worst seat in the house. The reason for all this fuss was Deadmau5, a 28-year-old Canadian who has rapidly earned marquee status on the dance music circuit around the world. Based in Toronto, the Grammy-nominated producer/DJ attracts the likes of club scenesters and electronica hipsters on both sides of the fence – Gay cuties grinding into each other on my right, shirtless straight boys gyrating to my left. It was more or less a rave party with a star turntablist, but instead of a dark eyeliner crowd, the gathering here was a preppy ensemble of college kids, trendy 20- and 30-somethings, and the usual Gay twinks.
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Wearing one version of his trademark mousy headpiece – glittery silver head, large red ears – Deadmau5 got busy on music from various projects, including several from his 2008 compilation called Random Album Title. A fusion of “Sometimes Things Get, Whatever” and “Complications”
was incredible, two songs I hadn’t paid considerable attention to on the disc, and even cooler was a tantalizing rotation of “Slip.” Deadmau5 also intertwined snippets of Daft Punk’s “Harder Better Faster Stronger” into a setlist entry. see deadmau5 page 42
39 Steps a spoof at its highest level
No Exit Stone Soup Theatre Through October 10 When I was a young punk hanging out in Austin, Texas, I was given a copy of Nietzsche’s Ecce Homo. Admittedly, this was probably not the best place to start an exploration of existential thought for a hayseed quite literally just off the farm. Through this unsupervised reading, I somehow got the faulty impression that being an existential-
ist meant giving God the finger. As I was already in that state of mind, I began to tell people I was an existentialist, and I began to earnestly write really awful “existentialist” plays. Fortunately, this entire episode only lasted until I read Dharma Bums. That’s when I became a beat poet and began to earnestly write really awful beat poetry instead. But you don’t exorcise your existential streaks with ease. And deep down, and with the addition of later reading in the company of a couple of amazing teachers, I still have a deep respect for existential
art and thought. That’s why I got excited about The Wrecking Crew’s production of No Exit by the French existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre at the Stone Soup Theatre’s Downstage. No Exit is one of the most famous existential plays, and I had never seen it performed. No Exit is about three people who have just died and find themselves escorted to a single room by a stoic valet (the only other character in the one-act play). The drama unfolds as they get to know each see no exit page 28
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(l to r) Eric Hissom, Claire Brownell, Scott Parkinson and Ted Deasy in The 39 Steps
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Tryst Seattle Public Theater Through October 25 An excellent period piece is playing at Seattle Public Theater for the next few weeks. Tryst, by Karoline Leach, is a mysterious and riveting work, simple on the surface and deeply complex if you peel back a layer. There are two characters: George Love, played by Brian Claudio Smith, and Adelaide Pinchin, played by Emily Chisholm. At the very beginning, each tells about himself and herself to the audience. Love describes exactly what he does when he picks out a lower class woman to woo, wed and rob. Pinchin tells about herself, clearly making her exactly the type of woman Love looks for to cheat. They proceed to meet, and she proceeds to get cheated. OK, simple. But Pinchin is not nearly what Love expects, since he looks only at the surface. Pinchin is a survivor with great instincts. She doesn’t always use them, since her expectations of life are very low. In the second act, what you have been waiting for begins to happen. Pinchin seems to get the upper hand. Such a relief to feel that we’re not going to watch a whole play about an asshole
getting away with everything he does! Smith as Love is proper, British, upper crust, snotty, and completely self-centered. All that is exactly as called for. Chisholm is shy, downtrodden, careful, scared, everything she is called to be. While they are both excellent, and Smith is as good as I’ve ever seen him, Chisholm is riveting. She inhabits the character body and soul, every gesture in place, every facial expression appropriate – in fact, Chisholm’s personality is impossible to determine, so complete is her acting here. A great set from Craig Wollam creates three areas: a traveling outdoor space, Pinchin’s shop and room, and a middle section which becomes a hotel room. Panels allow the actors to go offstage but still be engaged in the performance. Pinchin goes behind a screen to make tea, for instance, but still talks to Love like she’s in the other room. At the end, these screens become particularly important in a nice touch. Sound by Jay Weinland is coordinated with a Victrola onstage. Lighting by Richard Schaefer helps delineate where the action is, and creates the atmosphere. Director Tim Hyland keeps a taut ship. The pacing may feel on the slow side, unless you have a background in the British culture of, say, 1930, and can appreciate the Craig Schwartz
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and the fun unfolds as they all come to grips with the life they lived and what that means continued from cover for them now. The Wrecking Crew is a new theatre enother in a room they cannot leave. Just to semble founded by Tyrone Brown, Colin make things juicy, they each have a secret, Featherston-Wilkinson, and John Paul Wilson. No Exit is their inaugural production so being there on opening night was something Versatile Painting Company special. The theater is small; it seats about 40 people by my count, and the stage is about the size of my Capitol Hill apartment’s bedroom. However, the most is made of the space available. The sets are sparse with a door (the door), three couches, a mantle, and a rug. The actors do a terrific job. Still, Colin Featherston-Wilkinson stands out as Inez, the manipulative Lesbian and only one of the three who is brutally honest with everyone, including herself. Featherston-Wilkinson looked like she came straight out of a
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subtleties others might miss. The second act in particular unfolds with the quick delicacy of sliding open an envelope with a knife designed for the purpose. It’s a very precise play. Its application to present day is in the way a man takes advantage of the emotional life of women, especially those who feel they don’t deserve any great love, and also in the dreams we all have to have a better life
than we have. And finally, in wondering the question, “Can someone change who he is?” Love is challenged to redesign his life by Pinchin’s vision. Can the hyena change its skin? For more information, go to www.seattlepublictheater.org or call 206-524-1300.
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land is destroyed. But that is the least important issue in the play, ultimately, and once revealed it means little or nothing, except maybe succeeding in foiling the dastardly plot – which, I guess, is something. The style of the play is completely tongue-in-cheek and spoofs theater conventions. There is little set: window frames hanging in the air with no glass, doors in doorframes on wheels, etc. This allows for silliness such as climbing through a window that one holds oneself, and one door that becomes another and another and another just by turning it around a few times and pretending it leads different places. The accents are varied, showing off the great ear of the actors. Some of the scenery is carried on, visibly, by the actors. One of the early jokes is when Hannay looks out a window to a streetlight below, under which are supposed to be two plainclothes police, and actors Hissom and Parkinson carry on a streetlight and stand under it. When Hannay turns from the window, they carry the streetlight off stage, only to return again when Hannay again looks out the window. This hopefully gives you the flavor of the evening. There are jokes about Hitchcock movies, most of which almost any audience member should be able to get. It’s not supposed to add up to very much, but it’s a great example of classic comedy, in the style of the Marx Brothers or Danny Kaye – the high art of silliness. For more information, go to www.seattlerep.org or call 206-443-2222.
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Playhouse and is destined to leave Seattle for a nationwide tour. Patrick Barlow adapted the story from the 1935 Hitchcock film, as opposed to the book by John Buchan. The four actors in the cast are more than able to handle the slapstick and farce of this fun production. Ted Deasy plays the main character, Richard Hannay, an upper crust Brit who finds himself accused of murder and flees in search of the true murderer so he can be exonerated. Claire Brownell plays two characters: the pseudo-Russian spy woman who is murdered and an ingénue on a train who is assaulted by Hannay – he kisses her and she calls the police on him. The two actors who do the most work and are the most precise about their roles (and they have to be, to pull them off) are Eric Hissom and Scott Parkinson. They play police, train conductors, travelers, innkeepers, dastardly criminals and scene manipulators – sometimes more than two people at the same time! There is one sequence when they play three people each, all with changes of hats, which is a masterful display of acting craftsmanship. To pull this off and get the most laughs out of it, it must be done at top speed, which these skillful men do. A secret to be uncovered is who or what the 39 steps are. Once revealed, that secret could foil the dastardly plans of a rotten villain (yeah, they’re all rotten villains, right?), so it’s imperative that Hannay get the secret Comments on reviews go to sgncritic@ before the plan is fully realized and all Eng- gmail.com. Paris photograph circa 1940, and she owns Inez from the moment she enters. She is steely when confronting Garcin (John Paul Wilson) and seductive when wooing Estelle (Marta Kotzian). Wilson is excellent as the cowardly Garcin. He has a nice pitch to his voice that is distinctive and clear. He plays Garcin with clinched tension that feels tamped down until the last 15 minutes. Kotzian seemed tentative but settled in nicely as Estelle, the society lady who married well but didn’t let that stop her from pursuing other men. The mission of The Wrecking Crew, according to the program, is interested in, “the pursuit of ‘yes,’ the creation of shining successes and epic failures, the embrace of fearlessness, the provocation of artists and audiences, and last but not least, the end of theatrical errantry.” I learned a new word: errantry. I looked
it up and this is what I found: “The quality, condition, or fact of wandering, especially in search of adventure.” I plan on using this word at least three times this week. Now, I don’t know why The Wrecking Crew is so opposed to theatrical wandering (not all who wander are lost, after all), but I do know that their inaugural production of No Exit is a shining success, and as an audience member I found it provocative. I said “yes” to everything they had to offer, so aside from the wandering thing, I am officially a fan and I am sincerely grateful to them for bringing this amazing play to life in such a wonderful manner. No Exit runs Friday and Saturday nights through October 10 at the Stone Soup Theatre’s Downstage, 4035 Stone Way N. Curtain is at 8 p.m. and tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door and available through Brown Paper Tickets or by calling 1-800-838-2006.
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Michael Moore is back and looking for a fight ath are heartrending stories of the everyman, everywoman, and everyother. We meet people packing belongings and leaving family homes. We meet judges and the young folks they unfairly incarcerated for profit in forprofit juvenile detention facilities. We meet families whose tragic losses are exploited by corporate employers who buy “dead peasant” life insurance policies. We meet the people who really pay the price, and they are pissed off. They won’t be calling Moore a godless commie, either. He carefully trots out priest after priest to stress his “democracy instead of capitalism” message. Moore’s version of democracy is drawn vaguely in the film, but I know it has a spiritual center and I think it may be emanating from Rome. In all fairness, his take on “Would Jesus be a capitalist?” is pretty funny and a darn good question. He faces my criticism squarely on his blog of October 4 writing, “I’m also against any proselytizing; I certainly don’t want you to join anything I belong to. Also, as a Catholic, I have much to say about the Church as an institution, but I’ll leave that for another day (or movie).” I can’t wait for that film. I’m pretty sure if we start voting out corporate hacks and start reinstating smart regulations like we had before Ronald Reagan turned the business landscape into a wildwest shoot-‘em-up that we can put some sanity back into American capitalism. Then again, maybe not. Still, I’m not sure we need the excesses of unbridled Catholicism any more than the excesses of unbridled capitalism. The big question is whether or not a corporation has the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of a person. Does a corporation have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? I think regulating a
corporation makes sense; regulating humans doesn’t. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the film is Moore’s unabashed call to action at the end. It’s not quite clear what he expects you to do other than vote and protest, but it is clear what he thinks the problem is and that he believes the status quo cannot stand.
Moore does what Moore does best in Capitalism: A Love Story: He finds individual stories that illustrate larger problems, he blends tragedy and comedy in masterful and manipulative storytelling, and he knows how to whip up a ruckus. Love him or hate him, he packs them in and, according to his own words, he’s not going anywhere.
clearly, vividly and charmingly. Since its humble beginnings in 1976, Taproot has grown and grown and grown and is now one of Seattle’s major second-tier stages. Its core of season subscribers in one of the most loyal groups in town, and the theater, always aware of its support, returns the loyalty. Subscribers and single ticket buyers know what to expect: a good story, strong characters, nothing too shocking, a strong (if subtle) moral and – usually – a happy ending. Thus, Taproot and Enchanted April were born to be theatrically paired. Enchanted April started life as a novel that would today be called “chick lit.” Two strong-willed English women are determined to rent an Italian villa for a month in April and get away from the cold English spring, a fairy-tale vacation “for those who appreciate wisteria and sunshine.” By the time the duo – somewhat reluctantly Charity Pazenzini in Enchanted April – arrive at the “castle,” their numby Milton W. Hamlin ber has grown to four. The added women – a SGN A&E Writer high-society fashion plate wanting to “get away from it all” and a cantankerous elderly Enchanted April English widow – only add to the fun (and, to Taproot Theatre be fair, the stereotypes). Through October 24 The original novel was a hit. A stage adTaproot Theatre, which makes its home aptation soon followed in 1925, then a film in North Seattle in the Greenwood business version in 1935 – all modest hits. Modern district, is one of the few of Seattle’s many audiences discovered the story again in a theaters that has a clear mission statement. delightful 1992 British film (which has just It’s direct and easy to understand: “We val- recently been released on DVD for the first ue faith. We respect people. We celebrate time). This stage adaptation, by Matthew theatre.” The current production, a stage ad- Barber, was originally produced in 2000 aptation of Elizabeth von Arnim’s beloved by the Hartford Stage Company in Con1922 novel Enchanted April, illustrates each necticut. A Broadway production in 2003 of the three parts of the theater’s mission brought Molly Ringwald to Broadway in a
leading role. Seattle audiences first saw the new stage version several years later in a fondly remembered local production. And now, as 2009 approaches its final months, the show returns at Taproot. As in all of its incarnations, the play is a gentle story of character. Nothing really important happens. Nothing terribly funny occurs. Little of major impact occurs. But, in this enchanted tale of unlikely friendships, of character growth, of, well, of “sunshine and wisteria,” a lot of wonderful moments are captured. The audience basks in the glow of the renewed lives and, every now and then, ruminates of its own feelings of friendships, of marriage, of suppressed desires, of impossible longings. Karen Lund’s sensitive direction keeps the plot flowing and the odd assortment of characters, of types, strangely appealing. Charity Pazenzini is Lotty Wilton, happily married but longing for an independent life. Like the novel’s author, Charlotte (Lotty) does not consider herself an early feminist. Far from it, she simply knows she wants “something more” out of life, and the Italian vacation might be just the thing. One caustic character describes her aptly: she “would make Pollyanna ill.” She intuitively knows her husband will not understand her needs, but she barges ahead and recruits an unlikely companion from her women’s club. Rose Arnott, described as “a disappointed Madonna,” is aghast at the very idea. She, too, is married, but perhaps not as happily as she pretends. Her husband writes salacious novels under a pseudonym – a throwaway plot point early in Act One that proves to have wonderfully funny consequences and complications in Act Two. Nikki Visel as the reluctant Rose is an anchor of reality in the play and in the cast. Lotty, described as being “like a hummingbird – one never seems to see it land,” has a more flamboyant role, but Visel has the stronger character. Both women, Taproot regulars, are solid in their roles. (This writer fell in love with Parenzini in Taproot’s Beau Jest, a charming comedy about a Jewish girl who hires an actor to impersonate her boyfriend, not realizing that he knows nothing about
the Jewish faith and is certain to offend her orthodox parents. It’s hard to play a believable bubble brain, but Parenzini has the talent.) Strong support comes from Anne Kennedy as Lady Caroline Bramble. Glamorous at all times, Kennedy carefully stays on the side of believability without ignoring the “type” she is playing. Her sophisticated insights add much humor to the proceedings – “have you noticed how difficult it is to be improper without men?” she deadpans when the four women arrive in Italy. The line could easily be from Oscar Wilde. Kim Morris, much younger off-stage than her grumpy, frumpy widow onstage role, is another delight. Her role was clearly the favorite for many women in the audience who had the insight never to become like she was. Llysa Holland, as the Italian cook and housekeeper, played the role broadly and delighted much of the audience. The men in the show are solid, adding a subtle strength to the production. Ryan Childers is properly befuddled as Lotty’s husband, Jeff Berryman is properly roughish as Rose’s novel-writing spouse, and Aaron Finley is properly proper as the young Englishman renting out his family’s Italian home. All have great scenes, with Childer’s near-nude moment coming as a comic highlight. Wrapped only in a skimpy towel, he encounters the stuffy old widow and … well, you get the idea. Production values are solid, even though Taproot’s resources seem pushed to the limits at times. The Italian villa for Act Two is wonderful. The multiple English scenes in Act One are less successful. Many of the 1920s costumes are period-perfect, but, to be honest, a few miss the mark, proving to be unflattering to the actress of the moment or otherwise questionable. As usual for Taproot, the overall production rates high (but one has to wonder if wisteria can actually grow in hanging pots). This truly enchanting Enchanted April continues through October 24. Check with the box office for student/senior discounts, the $10 under-25 rate and other specials. Details are available at (206) 781-9707.
Capitalism: A Love Story Now Playing I recall watching the unseemly death throes of the Bush administration in the fall of 2008. The ordeal seemed to drag itself out like an ungainly beast slouching towards the finish line. And I remember watching as the president became an expressionless shell and the economy imploded under the hubris of Wall Street thievery. Suddenly, new faces and dynamic forces like Henry Paulson, Jr. stepped into the spotlight and, employing the same old scare ‘em and tear ‘em tactics of the last eight years, frightened us into letting them move ridiculous sums of money into private hands with absolutely no oversight, no earmarks, and no tracking system. And these private hands constitute the richest one percent of Americans, who have more financial wealth than the bottom 95 percent combined, according to Moore’s website. It sounds like the plot of a bad novel. But we all watched it happen. This is the central point of Michael Moore’s new documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story. Moore doesn’t break new ground stylistically; you won’t mistake this for anyone else’s movie. He does, however, do what he does best: hound the higher-ups. These days, Moore is too famous to get too far inside the halls of corporate caprice. Even the front-line first-contact security personnel know his jelly-jowl face and shuffling gate. He is largely forced to stand outside the shiny buildings with a bullhorn and yellow crime scene tape while the captains of industry peek down to see how large the crowds are getting. Juxtaposed with the mischievous Moore tweaking the nose of his own personal Goli-
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Zombieland Now Playing It’s hard to pick out one scene from the new zombie comedy/thriller Zombieland that I liked best, because I loved everything about this movie and laughed my ass off all the way through like a teenaged boy. Still, the opening shot of a rather rotund kid being chased by a ravenous zombie across the length of a football field and another of a soccer mom being chased by her own daughter (as well as the denizens of a birthday party gone horribly wrong, who have all turned to zombies who are still wearing their cute birthday get-up) are at least two that stand out in this wickedly funny film. With backgrounds of decaying corpses that have been put down by whatever humans have survived the “zombie apocalypse,” trashed cars, and other post-apocalyptic detritus, Zombieland starts a lot like Shaun of the Dead – if it had started in the middle, that is. There are flashback scenes (again, so funny I nearly wet my pants) to explain how the world came to be this carnage, narrated by a geeky World of Warcraft gamer (Jesse Eisenberg), who also gives his “rules for survival” tips from time to time. We know that zombies can get you when you’re in a bathroom stall, that you should always buckle your seatbelts (lest you end up like the aforementioned soccer mom, who meets a disastrous end after escaping the zombie
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Howlingly funny Zombieland is perfect children) and that checking the backseat of a car is a good idea in Zombieland, which used to be called America. Avoiding certain death, our young friend hooks up with an over-the-top zombie killer (Woody Harrelson giving it his best and making it work) who is on a mission to find at least one surviving Twinkie to put a dent in his grieving for his lost son. The two don’t get along at first, but agree to disagree on a long road trip with Mr. WoW trying to reach his family in Ohio and Zombie Killer trying to locate a Twinkie. Of course, they kill many slobbering, bloody-mouthed zombies on the way in methods that make Shaun Of The Dead look like a picnic in the park. And they get tricked twice by two other survivors, two bad sisters who are trying to get to an L.A. theme park to hopefully give the younger one a taste of the childhood she’s had to sacrifice as they’ve had to also kill zombies in the way of their dream trip. Eventually all four (after declaring a truce on betraying each other) end up in the zombie face-off of all zombie face-offs in the aforementioned theme park, which turns out to be ground zero for every zombie for miles around. Danged good entertainment, this is not a movie for the squeamish and even I had to cover my eyes a few times, even as I was laughing so hard I nearly fell out of my movie seat a couple of times. But, trust me, if you like zombie films that also tickle your funny bone, then Zombieland, with all of its grunting and growling body-crunching zombies, will keep you in stitches.
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ting any movie made after the decade-long Rupert Everett stall of Flora Plum. And what do you bet is a Wild Target that she’s the one woman Mel Gibson will He complains about his career in the obey? The movie’s in pre-production now. press from time to time, that Rupert Everett. The puppet show happens in 2011. And while it’s both entertaining and somewhat annoying to hear celebrities grouse as The Real L Word is real. though they have to work at Taco Bell, EvNo, seriously. erett remains one of our more appealing Gay Spin-off Alice-in-prison show The Farm? actors – that charm and that accent never fail Nope. Feature-length movie? Maybe, may- to win us over. And now, in between popube not. Cheap, fast and exploitive reality se- lar St. Trinian’s projects in which he does ries? Oh yeah! That’s big news for fans of full-on boarding school headmistress drag, the – still hurts to say it – cancelled L Word. the My Best Friend’s Wedding alum will Creator Ilene Chaiken is developing a real- co-star in the film Wild Target. It’s a Britity version of the hit drama for Showtime, ish action-comedy about a hitman wishing in which several stylish Los Angeles Lesbi- for retirement but finding no rest forthcomans will get into all manner of “unscripted” ing, and it features the hilarious Bill Nighy hijinks and wear really expensive outfits (Pirates of the Carribean) alongside Emdoing so. Fans are already as divided about ily Blunt, Martin Freeman and a breakingthe new project as they were about the origi- out-of-Ron-Weasley-mode Rupert Grint (a nal series, with those who prefer to watch casting move that ought to guarantee a U.S. wacky, soapy trash most likely coming out release). Directed by Jonathan Lynn (My the ultimate victors over viewers who crave Cousin Vinny), the film has already wrapped solid, true, integrity-rich stories about actual and should, fingers-crossed, hit its target on Lesbian lives. But that’s reality television. If these shores sometime in 2010. it were something to take seriously it would be a little-seen documentary at a queer film Romeo San Vicente auditioned for the refestival. Now, producers, please start the ality dating series Boy Meets Boy but was hunt for real-life approximations of Dawn disqualified for being too hot. He can be Denbo and Jenny Schecter. We’re counting reached care of this publication or at Deepon you. InsideHollywood@qsyndicate.com.
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Talking about Burroughs in A Man Within Banned, groundbreaking, controversial, Gay-before-it-was-OK author William S. Burroughs was both revered and reviled. Even his fictionalized persona in David Cronenberg’s hallucinatory film version of Burroughs’s even-more-hallucinatory novel Naked Lunch caused consternation. If you encountered the legendarily heroin-addicted writer, you came away with an opinion about him. And in the new documentary, William S. Burroughs: A Man Within, the opinions fly free from cultural figures and friends of Burroughs like John Waters (who describes him as the man who first talked about things no one was supposed to talk about), Gus Van Sant, Laurie Anderson, Peter Weller, Iggy Pop, Jello Biafra and the band Sonic Youth. There’s even an interview with the firearms-obsessed Burroughs’s gun dealer (the writer infamously and “accidentally” shot and killed his young wife in 1951) and a man with the world’s largest collection of
poisonous snakes. Sounds fascinating already, and it doesn’t even have distribution yet. So be on the lookout for this one at a film festival near you. Jodie Foster and Mel Gibson reunite over Beaver When you’re director Jodie Foster and you really want to make your mark after not directing a film in nearly 15 years (the family dramedy Home For the Holidays), of course the first project you think of is a black comedy about a man who wears a beaver puppet on his hand. That’s a given. Then you go get your unlikeliest of unlikely pals, Mel Gibson, with whom you starred in the really awful movie Maverick, and you get him to play the beaver puppet guy. And then you decide to play his wife. And while it may seem out of character for a woman who’s made big box office playing the protective-mom-on-a-mission-of-vengeance to jump into the idiosyncratic comedy end of the pool, it’s nice to see Foster finally get-
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pected-to-be-awesome shows, here are six this band, fronted by openly Gay lead singer that stand out from the rest. Ed Droste, and expect their newest record to land on a shitload of year-end critics’ lists Minus the Bear – it appeared on SGN’s best CDs list at the Pyramid Ale House half-year mark in June. “While You Wait October 10 for the Others” is going to sound unbelievSeattle indie darlings Minus the Bear are able inside the Moore Theatre, as will “Two still clawing their way to mainstream atten- Weeks” and “Ready, Able.” Expect a hiption, and they could reach the surface with ster turnout for this show, but don’t let that the release of their forthcoming album, said pressure you into wearing plaid – a worn-in to be in the final stages of completion in the scarf will do. recording studio. The leadoff tracks from the CD, “Into the Mirror” and “Broken China,” The Gossip will be available October 27 as seven-inch The Showbox Market singles. Embarking on a nationwide tour, October 23 Minus the Bear lands here at home in midWe adore Beth Ditto because she’s a big October at the Pyramid Ale House – not a girl who embraces her alternative sexualcommon music venue, but there will be no ity, somewhere between Bisexual and Lesshortage of beer around, that’s for sure. The bian, and because she has the balls of steel quintet sports a ‘70s-style AM radio sound, to say whatever she wants to. We also love very soothing and near experimental-pop her because she’s the best thing since Ann with playful keyboards and spastic-light Wilson, a husky vocalist who sinks deep guitars. into her songs – like “Standing in the Way of Control” or “Heavy Cross” – and belts them Snow Patrol out like a woman who’s about to kick some Paramount Theatre serious ass. The band, which got its start in October 14 Olympia then relocated to Europe, makes This is the longest gap of time between its second appearance of the year in Seattle, the release of a new album and playing live having played at the Capitol Hill Block Parin Seattle for Snow Patrol, releasing A Hun- ty a few months ago. The crowd will be a dred Million Suns last fall and finally arriv- mix of Gays, straights, Bis, and those availing here this fall. They’ve been everywhere able for convergence. on the planet, including a series of concert dates with Coldplay, yet their anticipated reMika turn to Seattle is just days away. The popuMoore Theatre lar five-piece promises to play selections October 26 from its upcoming new project, Up to Now, I’m not sure what Mika’s sexual orientaas well as familiar favorites “Run,” “Chas- tion is, and I don’t really care – he’s hot and ing Cars,” and “Hands Open.” If memory he flaunts it confidently. The British lad, serves me right, this is the first time Snow responsible for the inescapable hit “Grace Patrol will perform at the Paramount The- Kelly,” sold out The Showbox SoDo on his atre, a fantastic venue to see them at – I love previous venture to Seattle – it happened to their sound in a concert hall vs. an arena. be on Valentine’s Day, just so you know. He has a strong following, which hints at a posGrizzly Bear sible sell-out at the Moore. Flamboyant and Moore Theatre charismatic, this theatrical pop star comes October 16 across as Freddie Mercury on a downer or Lots of albums have been compared to Rufus Wainwright with ADD. Mika will Radiohead’s classic OK Computer, but perform music from his new album, The Mika Grizzly Bear’s Veckatimest is perhaps the Boy Who Knew Too Much, and from his premost worthy – coincidentally, the New York vious chart-topping release, Life in Cartoon Like September, this month is incredibly quartet opened for Radiohead on the sec- Motion. I don’t even think a feathered boa busy with one amazing act after another ond leg of last year’s tour. The critical ac- or plastic tiara would look out of place at coming to Seattle. From the dozens of ex- colades have been solid across the board for this concert, so have them at the ready.
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C-sharp minor’ proved to be no exception. In fact, the funeral march that opens the work seemed to me like Mahler heaven. No stereo could match the glory of these gigantic sounds. First trumpet David Gordon exceeded my already high expectations, delivering a huge tone while never losing the special silvery sound I love. Schwarz seemed to revel in Mahler’s genius for building orchestral adventures, and the players looked happy to follow his lead. Not all was sweetness and light, however. Bringing a waltzing John Cerminaro to the front of the orchestra for his third movement solos was more than a little distracting. And, while I’m not sure if this was a contributing factor, the coherence of that movement seemed to fall apart. Cerminaro’s sometimes overly fat sound was nonetheless perfect here, nor could his playing be faulted. Schwarz usually does well with slow movements, and the fourth movement (so well used in the movie of Death in Venice) was a dream. He kept the long line beautifully arched and blissfully hushed. He was aided, of course, by the floating tones from the harp of Valerie Muzzolini Gordon (Mrs. David Gordon). The soft playing by the strings was especially gratifying. A little-sung hero, especially in scores like this in which he has so much to do, is timpanist Michael Crusoe. I confess I never realized how musical his playing was until one performance in which he had to be absent. We’re lucky to have players like him in unsung roles!
Concert by the Seattle Symphony October 3 Benaroya Hall At the risk of sounding like even more of a musical snob than I am, there are some melodic pieces that are too often heard. (Radio is the culprit here.) One almost dreads hearing them again. Mendelssohn’s violin concerto is one of them. I envy those for whom this concert is only the fourth or fifth time they have heard it. But, wait! After what seemed like a weak start, soloist Isabelle Faust began to pull our attention to her musical nuances, and in particular to her dynamic shadings. Turns out that what seemed at first like an underpowered beginning was part of an overall shaping of the work into a totally engaging and fresh approach. Aided by the lovely sound of the 1704 “Sleeping Beauty” Stradivarius (on loan), she made this reading memorable. Volume came readily enough when required, and the decision to begin the work with less than usual horsepower made complete sense. Always the sympathetic accompanist, Gerard Schwarz not only held the orchestra back to match Faust’s soft passages, but also demonstrated inspired dynamic phrasing, which helped greatly in making this a far from routine performance. We exited for intermission feeling refreshed and excited. Mahler has long been near the top of the Reviewer Rod Parke can be reached at list of composers maestro Schwarz does consistently well. The ‘Symphony No. 5 in rmp62@columbia.edu.
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Mature Friends and Confederacy of Dunces by Mercy Moosemuzzle SGN Contributing Writer
Mature Friends Mercy and Cuteness joined Mature Friends (MF), after their friend Deliberation told them he enjoyed their exercise and travel groups. He warned them that there
are very few women in the group. The Gay men who preponderate there have wanted to bring in more women, but many Lesbians who look at the group decide it doesn’t have the critical mass of women to make it interesting. By recruiting Mercy and Cuteness, Deliberation almost doubled the female incidence. Mercy and Cuteness hope to interest more dykes. The Mature Friends theater group went to see Wicked. Deliberation and one other man forgot their tickets. The solution the Paramount Box office proposed was for the whole group to file out so they could have their tickets rescanned, so they could figure out which ones were missing. Some members of the group didn’t get the message to exit, so the box office said they couldn’t replace the tickets. Cuteness doesn’t understand why they couldn’t look inside and see which seats were empty and seat the two
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men there. Mercy thinks the Paramount should develop a friendlier lost-ticket policy. She has been relieved, for example, to see the ticket windows at McCaw Hall include one marked “Replace Tickets,” which gave her the soothing realization she wasn’t the first person to lose her opera tickets. The musical was dynamite, of course, but don’t let Deliberation know. Mercy had saved his feelings by telling him he didn’t miss much. The MF exercise group is run by Len Tritsch, an amazing octogenarian who has been running for decades. Len is very welcoming and encouraging. Cuteness points out that he has great legs. Tritsch has coached the Seattle Frontrunners in their Gay Games and Outgames appearances. Len has won a number of gold medals, and most of his team members have at least one medal of some metal. The group that had returned from Copenhagen spoke inspiringly at the last MF potluck. All of them credited Tritsch’s help with their events. As one man said, “In Montreal, I was a fairy queen. Len made a runner out of me.” Particularly moving was hearing Dean Koga, who was hurt in what we assume was a homophobic attack there, and went on to win a medal. Mercy would particularly like women to come check out the group. Their website is at www.maturefriends.org.
of Confederacy of Dunces at Book-It Theatre. They laughed their heads off. Marcy Machala’s direction keeps all the balls of the complex plot in the air. She selected music that set the 1962 mood empathically. Brandon Whitehead’s big performance as Ignatius Reilly was hilarious. Ellen McLain’s shuffling around in slippers as his mother was very funny and very convincing. Cuteness recognized the character as the type of Southern women she grew up with. Cynthia Geary stood out in contrasting roles, as did Bill Johns. Kurt Walls sets and Gerald Browning’s dialect coaching and props took us to New Orleans right down to the bottle of Dixie 45. Cuteness noticed that Bill and Melinda Gates were sitting in front of her and Mercy. They support the theater. She realized Bill must be self-conscious as a public figure. He seemed to manage some laughs, particularly at a business that was having financial woes.
Coming Up Mercy, Cuteness and Equality are looking forward to the new two-step series at Miller Community Center. Check out Rain Country’s website, www.raincountrydance. com/contact.html. Mercy and Cuteness are looking forward to Dar Williams at the Triple Door (www.thetripledoor.net) and Paul Taylor Dance Company at University Confederacy of Dunces of Washington World Dance Series (www. Mercy and Cuteness went to a production uwworldseries.org).
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The Blakes September 29 Neumos It was quick, simple, to the point, and unmistakably terrific. In just over an hour, The Blakes satisfied a crowd of devoted fans and well-wishers who came to celebrate new music and bid them farewell. No, the local rock trio isn’t leaving Seattle, at least not for good, but they are embarking on a series of continuous tours that will keep them busy and away from home for some time. With the exception of a possible concert around the holidays, The Blakes will likely be on the road for many, many months. The spunky three-piece introduced new songs from their just-released album Souvenir, including a tambourine-assisted version of “Charmed” and a solid run-through of “Basket.” The trio also peppered their set list with older favorites, such as “Magoo” and a riffier “Vampire.” I applaud The Blakes for giving their songs mini-makeovers onstage – whether they extend them or give them more edge, I never hear the same rendition from show
to show. Case in point: “Two Times,” which was definitely shorter than at The Crocodile in August, though just as fierce and catchy. There was something missing at The Blakes performance, however, and that’s intensity. I’ve seen this band several times and know what kind of energy they can bring onstage, and while their set was tight and, overall, marvelous, it didn’t have the electricity of previous shows, and it deflated the occasion of a CD release party. This was supposed to be a festive night, a celebration of a new project and the official send-off to a fantastic, long voyage, but instead it felt like a great concert with no momentous cause. Maybe it was a bittersweet feeling of putting out fresh material coupled with leaving everything behind for a chunk of time, or perhaps it was the attentive-yet-too-laidback crowd, or it could’ve been that The Blakes were just tremendously zoned in on the music and blocked out the significance of the event. Lead singer Garnet Keim – in black Levi’s, denim jacket and cappuccino-colored boots with matching belt – sang with the usual rawness and depth, while brother Snow Keim – in ash jeans, gray shirt and black boots – provided some memorable file photo
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with Twizzlers. Residing once again in his childhood home of Belfast, this dreamily handsome rock star is fantasy material to as many Gay men as straight women – he packs brains, talent, charm, and everything else, into a lean 6-foot-4 frame, and lucky for us he squeezes it all into a pair of skinny jeans these days. Snow Patrol performs October 14 at the Paramount Theatre – visit www.stgpresents.org for tickets, and check out the group’s newest video, “Just Say Yes,” on YouTube. On a recent tour break somewhere in the Midwest, here’s what Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol got off his washboard torso when he stepped into The Music Lounge. Albert Rodriguez: Why did it take so long for Snow Patrol to play Seattle on this tour? We feel abandoned. Gary Lightbody: You feel abandoned? Oh dear, I’m sorry about that. We don’t want to make you feel abandoned. We haven’t done it on purpose, that’s for sure. We love
Seattle, we really do. A lot of the impetus, a lot of the inspiration for us – all of us in the band becoming musicians in the first place – came from the city of Seattle and the music scene. It’s not a slight on Seattle itself, it’s just tour itineraries that are not made by the band, they’re made by agents and management. So please don’t take it personally. Rodriguez: What comes to mind when you see Seattle as the next stop on your tour? Lightbody: Well, excitement. We love that part of the world. We love playing Portland, we love playing Seattle. Those are two places we very much look forward to. People are extraordinarily friendly and the city is a lot of fun, and there are a lot of things you can actually do in Seattle [rather] than in parts of the tour where there’s a little less to do. Rodriguez: Is there a good Gay scene in Belfast? Lightbody: I don’t think so, to be honest. I know there are definitely a few Gay bars and clubs because I’ve been to them. I have a very good friend, a chef at a bar I used to work in when I was 18, who is Gay, and would take us to bars in Belfast, like the
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basslines, like on “Two Times” and the closing number “A Fire,” that gave individual songs extra kick. Bob Husak, with unmanageable hair and a baggy ensemble (God bless him!), pounded effortlessly away on drums, routinely looking up to Garnet Keim
for spontaneous queues. What’s ahead for The Blakes is a mystery, but they deserve a bigger audience and I love their plan to go find it and not sit and let it come to them. The next time we see them, they just might be shining stars.
Parliament, that were Gay bars. It’s not so much a scene, but they are really cool. They always play the best dance music, which is something I’ve always loved about going to those places. Rodriguez: Do you just to listen to the music or do you dance? Lightbody: Oh, I dance … like crazy. [Laughs.] [Keyboardist] Tom [Simpson] was a DJ when I first met him, and I would go to his clubs where he played music and I’d be the one creating quite a lot of space for myself on the dance floor with people looking at me, going, “What the hell is this guy on?” But I wasn’t really on anything at the time, I was more just high on the music. I dance energetically and enthusiastically. Rodriguez: Are you comfortable being a sex symbol to both women and men? Lightbody: I didn’t realize I was a sex symbol for either. [Laughs.] But I’m certainly comfortable with it, if that’s the case. Rodriguez: You used to strip your shirt off during live shows in the early days, but it hasn’t happened recently. Lightbody: [Laughs.] I’ve been drinking too much beer and I’ve got a little potbelly. If I get in the gym and get fit again, I’ll take my shirt off. Rodriguez: Here’s a compliment: I’ve seen recent live photos of you wearing skinny jeans, as compared to baggy Levi’s and T-shirts you’ve worn at previous shows. I’m glad to see you wearing clothes that actually fit you. Lightbody: Thank you very much. You’re not the first person who’s said that to me. I have U2’s management to thank for that. One of their managers, Susan Hunter, would always complain about the shirts I was wearing at the start of the tour – she basically badgered me until I wore clothes that actually fit me, like you just said. Rodriguez: If I were to visit you in Belfast, where would you take me? Lightbody: I like places that have no frills, so I’m maybe not the best guide to take people around to the nicer places. My favorite bar in Belfast is the Duke of York. The Crown Bar is a beautiful bar in the old stint of the city, it’s got little closed-off compartments you can sit in. The city has completely changed in the last 10 years, it’s really prospered in that time. I didn’t spend too much time in the city growing up because of the curfews, armored trucks, and people fighting. But these days it’s the opposite; it’s a brilliant, metropolitan European city. It’s vibrant. Rodriguez: Do you tune into Gay culture,
such as political events, overseas or here in the US? Lightbody: Yes and no. I’m quite a political person, so if there was a Gay rights parade or a Gay issue in the national consciousness of the time, then of course I would know about it – I’m not blinkered in that sort of way. But in terms of everyday things that affect Gay people, I don’t really know that much. I have a few Gay friends, so it’s only when I see them that I realize what the issues are. Rodriguez: You’re an avid book reader, and I wondered if there were any books you’d personally recommend to us? Lightbody: I would be delighted. There’s a book called Winkie by Clifford Chase. It’s about a teddy bear that comes to life – I’m not giving anything away because it’s right on the first page. He gets accused of being a terrorist – again, right on the first page – and it starts with the trial of this teddy bear. It is fantasy, obviously, and sounds completely ridiculous. But it’s fantastic and a mirror to the whole ridiculousness of the Patriot Act and the ludicrous political situation we were in with the last president – I mean “we” as in you Americans. The other book is The Invention of Everything Else by Samantha Hunt. It’s about Nikola Tesla, who is a genius inventor, and it’s just really, really wonderful. Rodriguez: Do you think fans got the last album [A Hundred Million Suns]? It’s more complex than the band’s previous records, and I admit not understanding it the first time I listened to it. Lightbody: It wasn’t our intention to confuse, but it was our intention to do something new and that would maybe be a bit more challenging. I wish it was given a better chance across the board, by critics and a lot of people. It was an experiment and I guess it was successful to us, because we think it’s our strongest record. But not everybody got it, you’re right about that. Rodriguez: Those of us who’ve followed Snow Patrol for years know that about the changes in the band’s lineup, sound and style. So, what’s the future of Snow Patrol? Lightbody: To quote the great Joe Strummer, “The future is unwritten.” With the new single “Just Say Yes,” which is our most adventurous single to date, it shows we can go anywhere or do anything with our next album, and I can’t wait to get stuck into it. Most of the writing we’re doing now will be thrown out the window to approach it completely fresh. We never have a problem with writing; it’s only with finishing songs.
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The “other side” in Burien and fun with the slave by Rajkhet Dirzhud-Rashid SGN A&E Writer I have seen the enemy – though I don’t like thinking of other humans as “enemies,” ‘cause I’m not into that kind of energy – and it ain’t me, or, heck, anyone I know. They live in Burien, probably other places, too. Traveling through Burien on the bus to see The Fabulous Daughter a weekend ago, I happen to notice (then do a double-take that nearly gave me a neck cramp) the “anti” signs urging folks to reject Referendum 71. Yikes! Those people don’t like to see people like me and my slave (who was dressed in a delicious Value Village find, a cute Mandarin dress, to see The 39 Steps last week), or anyone outside of their narrow view of “family,” in their ‘hood. Again, yikes! To be fair, there weren’t a lot of these horrid signs once I left the area around the new transit center, and even though I did see the jackoff who was putting the signs up, most of the rest of the South end – that being Des Moines, Cloverdale and Georgetown as well as Normandy Park in my travels to The Fabulous Daughter’s – had the usual “vote for so-and-so” signs up. Guess the jerks are a minority there, too – just a very organized and vocal minority. Scared me silent, and honey, that is something, believe me. Me, I think a bunch of truly fabulous Queers, including my idols for their makeup technique, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, should invade Burien, making their presence known to these myopic assholes. Nothing that’ll get folks hurt or cause the
Burien police to be called; just a presence, say, on the bus, in shops and maybe even in a few restaurants. How about it, my dears? Lunch, dinner or breakfast or a little shopping around Burien for a cause? Go for it, babies! On a more positive and less scary note, this one and her slave/life partner did travel to the gorgeous Eastside for some energy adjustment via that one’s chiropractor, the divine Shima Silber (who practices a new system of chiropractic called network that makes you feel like a million bucks, trust me!). After two treatments, my body is singing, honey, let me tell you, and my dear one has signed me up for the rest of the month, one session per week with zee (“zee” is the new term for gender-Queer folks if you didn’t know, oh knowledgeable one), so we can “entrain” together. Can we say “yummy”? Oh, we do, we do, yes indeed! Wanna make an appointment to get some of this marvelous body work on your own chassis? Then call Ms. Shima at 425-3130433. You’ll thank yourself later. So what else has this one been up to besides realigning a life’s worth of trouble into good, flowing energy in Issaquah with my sweetie? Well, I’ve checked out a few new shows for this season, and out of the three I watched (Being Erika on the Canadian station, Trauma on NBC, and The Vampire Diaries on the CW), I like Being Erika and Trauma the best. Also checked out The Forgotten, and I must say, this one isn’t that much impressed with this Without a Trace and CSI knockoff. I do, however love Dur-
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ham County on ION, with the guy who was so good on Flashpoint (miss them in this new season) as the lead character hunting a very creepy, very scary serial killer. Check them all out and see what you think. I still like my vampires really scary, though, so though I like Vampire Diaries, it’s still just another Twilight to me. Maybe it needs a werewolf or a ghoul or two. And that one and I, besides getting our bodies worked on, have been having some earth-shaking times in the sheets at The Digs, using our newly released energy in some amazing, tantric ways that probably has some of my neighbors hating us even more. Ah well, when you’re as happy as we are, no worries, eh? Plus, between losing weight via my very sensible eating plan and having just plain good taste, we look good, too, so we dare any haters out there to trouble our waters, honey. Now, you also read this column to see what new things I’ve tried and loved, so on to that part, my impatient ones. I can tell you that after using Giovanni’s L.A. Natural Styling Gel on my darling’s hair to keep her looking gorgeous for a night at the theatre, I’m a fan. Pick this up at Madison Market along with their excellent other hair products, which me and baby use a lot for our luscious locks. And do get your booties to Nordstrom and pick up their Even Better Skin Tone Corrector and Creed’s Virgin Island Water eau de parfum. Tell ‘em Lipstick and Lust sent ya! So, that’s it for now, my little apples, and
my personal message to anyone who had anything to do with me getting my healthcare coverage back from the State, thanky thanky thanky, and then some! Nice to have our healthcare system occasionally work for us po’ folk. Also, to whoever gets in as mayor in the next election, how about having a different route for First Avenue buses during a game so those waiting for the number 10 and number 11 can get where they’re going in time for a change? And, baby, take down those awful “two-hour parking” signs and replace them with at least “four-hour parking” so folks don’t have to get up at the crack of dawn to move cars, lest they get slapped with an outrageously expensive ticket (like this one’s honey has had to do more than once while staying over at The Digs for a night of joy for this one). I know you’re all about “greening” the city and all, but hey, do the Diamond Parking folks really need any more cash? I don’t think so. Enjoy the crisp weather we’re having, and check out the Wellies in Victorian Trading Company’s catalogue, and your feet can be warm and dry like mine were the other day when it poured rain like a bucket turned over. Be tolerant, share the road, stop for pedestrians, and bicyclists, please wear reflective clothing at night in the outlying areas, and stop throwing trash on Mother Nature, folks; it ain’t cool. And be nice to your bus driver, and, bus drivers, remember we pay your salary, so try to smile more and growl at us less, ‘kay? Peace out, kiss kiss, buhbye!
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tions of “Soma” and “Strobe,” and then all hell broke loose when Deadmau5 slammed the crowd with a full-throttle version of “Ghosts n’ Stuff” off his 2009 release For Lack of a Better Name. The entire room at that point was bouncing so furiously that it turned the floor into a bed mattress (“Does the floor actually have springs?” I asked while jumping). A scattering of water bottles and tiny puddles of sweat made me question if a twisted ankle would be my consequence for joining the fun, but in the end it was very sore shins that would be the price paid. The night didn’t go without disappointments, as Deadmau5 surprisingly omitted “Contact” from his rotation – the song I most wanted to hear, it received shouting requests from several people around me, yet it was nowhere to be heard. However, a terrific run-through of “Brazil (2nd Edit)” partially made up for its absence. Dance music has evolved into a very popular genre, no longer an underground fixture at urban basement clubs. As proven at Sunday’s concert, there’s a whole other fan base out there closely monitoring its every move – these weren’t kids you’d find at an indie rock show, these were equally well-to-do youngsters who bask in the surroundings of whistles, glow-in-the-dark accessories, and pulsating beats. I’d waited months to experience Deadmau5 in a small, indoor setting, and I was exceptionally thrilled with his live performance last weekend. This is an artist who really connects with his fans, not one of those self-centered DJs who spins for an hour and leaves without ever acknowledging the audience – he knows what they want, and he delivers.
continued from cover As you’d expect from a dance-house party, a colorful array of attire and toys filled the room – a clan of young men dressed in safety vests twirled glo-sticks near the back, while neon wristbands from orange to bright green were spotted throughout the main floor whenever concertgoers bounced up and down, which was quite often. During “Not Exactly,” Deadmau5 (real name: Joel Zimmerman) danced behind two giant projection screens on either side of the stage, going as far as spanking himself on the ass and flipping birdies to the audience. With a clean appearance and lean build, he’s definitely easy on the eyes and working his magic onstage – controlling a laptop computer and turntable simultaneously while regularly shaking his hips and bobbing his head certainly raised his sex appeal. “I Remember” gave the performance a much-needed slow break, but things kicked right back to high-energy with flashy rendi-
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ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Break tasks down into manageable jobs, list them for priority, and take them on one at a time. Focus on housework to work off nervous energy. Get a check-up for any health concerns, especially those that run in your family. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Taureans don’t usually do cynical wit, but your tongue is especially sharp these days. You hone your mind as well, learning new skills that will make you better at any hobby, game or creative outlet. GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Clean your place and get it down to basics. As for selling off your old stuff, a tag sale now will move it quickly, but you could get better prices another time. Yes, there is a difference between “family” and “community.” CANCER (June 21- July 22): Your energy is high, but unfocused. Be very careful about expressing commitments. Better to sit with a friend and map out a plan and a priority list. Watch your mouth carefully! Anything you say can come out a lot bitchier than you intend. LEO (July 23 – August 22): There are real money problems, and then there is your imagination. This is a good time to confront your fears and cut them down to size, all the better to size up reality and deal with the trouble that does exist.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): You could be taking yourself too seriously, but it’s still sensible to review plans and be realistic. How much of your plans reflect your own wishes, and how much is based on others’ expectations?
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LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): We’re all trimming back on expectations these days. It’s sensible to be prepared for the worst-case scenario, but don’t resign yourself to it. There’s still plenty of room between “ideal” and “disastrous.” Reassess your goals with someone you trust. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): What you call “dedicated to principle” can come off to others as dogmatic. It may be a challenge to listen openly while staying true to your core beliefs. At least try to find common ground for agreement. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Take a careful, strategic approach to your ambitions. Pushing too hard can lead to foolish mistakes and antagonize your superiors. They want to see you working hard, but they want to see you working smart more!
CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19):Problems with your partner? Write down what’s bothering you before you start talking about it. Little problems can easily grow way out of proportion. Deal with them, but do keep them in perspective.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Reconsider what your sexuality is really about. How do you bring together and reconcile physical and emotional desires? Review safety issues. If caution interferes with pleasure, rethink your strategies – but do stay safe!
PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Trying to have fun with your honey may seem more effort than it’s worth. Don’t let it throw you. It’s time to deal with practical issues, whether it’s about organizing the cupboards or estate planning. Even with mundane tasks you can get creative.
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SATURDAY - October 10
A Gathering of Men in Edmonds. 8:15-11:30am. Edmonds UUC, 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Men gather monthly for drumming, singing, storytelling & sharing of life experience. www.agatheringofmen.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 9am. Greenlake (outside Evans Pool). Every Saturday. GLBT running & walking club sponsors weekly runs, monthly potlucks, track & field activity, annual Run With Pride. 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org. Seattle LGBT Equality Weekend (10/10 & 10/11). Saturday Workshops 9:30-5pm, Seattle University, Pigott Hall, 12th Ave. & Marion St; Saturday AIDS Vigil 6:30pm, SCCC South Plaza, Broadway & E Pine St. Sunday March & Rally, 2pm, Volunteer Park, 14th Ave E & E Prospect St; Sunday Generation Q Mega Mixer 6:30pm, Sole Repair Shop, 1001 E Pike St. www. seattleoutprotest.org Puget Sound Out of the Darkness Community Walk. 10am. Green Lake Park. Benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. www.outofthe darkness.org Overeaters Anonymous. 12noon-1pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St, Room 101. Meets every Saturday. Contact Dominic at 499-2266. SE Seattle Senior Center LGBTQ BBQ & Potluck. 4-8pm. 4655 S Holly St. Meet other LGBTQ people in this south Seattle neighborhood, learn about SESSC expansion, eat food, dance and have fun. Children & grandchildren welcome. Burgers, hotdogs, vegiburgers & condiments provided. Bring side dishes & drinks. 722-0317, ruthe@seniorservices.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouthcenter.org.. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. www.rainbowbridgeclub.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com The Red & Black Gala. 6pm. Immaculate Conception Church, 820 18th Ave. Seven Star Women’s Kung Fu presents a party to celebrate & raise money for women’s self defense & martial Arts. www.7star womenskungfu.org Seattle Counseling Service Gala Dinner/Dance. 6-10pm. Seattle Sheraton Hotel, 1400 6th Ave. 40th anniversary dinner celebrating four decades of service to Seattle’s LGBTQ community. Tickets $125 per person. www.seattlecounseling.org 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. Trans & Genderqueer Support Group for Survivors. 6-8pm. Every week. For survivors of sexual assault & domestic violence. For information & location, call the SafePlace crisis line, (360) 754-6300. Strength Over Speed. 7-8:30pm. Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 1002 E Seneca (lower entrance off parking lot). FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www. strengthoverspeed.org The Stay Up Late Show. 8pm. ACT Theatre, 700 Union St. Seattle’s longest running live talk show features Seattle Gay & Lesbian Film Festival producers Rachael Brister & Jason Plourde. $10. www. acttheatre.org
SUNDAY - October 11
(For a comprehensive list of open & affirming churches, parishes, synagogues & other religious/spiritual organizations in the area contact Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org.) Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHiking Group/ Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday. Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards! Sponsored by the Snohomish County Gay Men’s Task Force. For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com
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Seattle Sunday Bowlers. 10am. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW Oregon St). Open bowl every Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You don’t have to worry about how you bowl! $4.25 + $1 shoe rental. 329-1515. 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. No Safeword Writers Group. 1-3pm. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support for members’ efforts. For info & location, NSWG@ sexpositiveculture.org; www.nosafeword writersgroup. org. (Also meets 4th Monday, 7-9pm.) Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. Perfect for guys looking for more relaxed play, who are just getting back into soccer, just learning the game and/or want to supplement their competitive play with a recreational team. To sign up visit www.raincitysoccer.org Imperial Court of Seattle General Membership Meeting. 2pm. C.C. Attle’s, 1501 E. Madison St. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. The Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle and the Olympic & Rainier Empire, Seattle’s premier drag society, is a social & charitable organization that sponsors numerous shows & balls thruout the year. Meetings open to all. www.imperialcourtof seattle.com. Seattle LGBT Equality Weekend (10/10 & 10/11). Saturday Workshops 9:30-5pm, Seattle University, Pigott Hall, Broadway & E Madison St; Saturday AIDS Vigil 6:30pm, SCCC South Plaza, Broadway & E Pine St. Sunday March & Rally, 2pm, Volunteer Park, 14th Ave E & E Prospect St; Sunday Generation Q Mega Mixer 6:30pm, Sole Repair Shop, 1001 E Pike St. www. seattleoutprotest.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 Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/ Weds/Thurs: 7:30-8:45pm; Fri: 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thursday & Friday.
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Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Meets every Sunday (except during the summer). Regular league bowling. Jeff, 932-3731. Charity Drag Bingo. 8-11pm. Cafe Metropolitain, 1701 E. Olive Way. Play bingo, win cash & prizes, benefit local GLBT charities. Hosted by Giggles Galore. $5. Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.
MONDAY - October 12
Indigenous Peoples Day - Columbus Day (Because Columbus Day is a federal holiday, some regularly scheduled events may be cancelled or rescheduled. Please check with the sponsors of your event to confirm date, time & place.) Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County. Meets every Monday. An informal group of Gay men living in Snohomish County meet for dinner. For information, location & to RSVP contact Ricardo at knead2feelgood@yahoo.com Positively Mondays. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. An informal social & discussion group for men with HIV or AIDS. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Sex, Dating & Relationships. 6-7pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. Swedish Hospital, 836 Minor Ave. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only Gay & Lesbian speaking club. Please check website for current room information: www.toast masterspride.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry
October 10 thru October 18 St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) PFLAG/Seattle Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month. (A spouse’s support group runs concurrently with this meeting; PFLAG/FOCUS meets concurrently with this meeting.) PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www.seattle-pflag.org. PFLAG/Skagit Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Central United Methodist Church, 1013 Polte Rd, Sedro Woolley. Meets 2nd Monday each month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. PFLAG/Wenatchee Area Weekly Meeting. 7pm. Trinity Methodist Church, 850 N James Ave, East Wenatchee. Every Monday (including any & all holidays). PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. Lambert House Art Night. 7:15-8:45pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Knights of Malta Monthly Meeting. 7:30pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month. K of M/Jet Chapter is a fun-loving leather/Levi social & charitable organization that raises money for various causes & organizations, including Pennies from Heaven, Rosehedge House, & Three Cedars. 3290886, mailbox@jetchapterkofm.com “The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later.” 7:30pm. Seattle Rep, 155 Mercer St. An 80-minute epilogue to The Laramie Project, this staged reading will examine what has happened in Laramie, Wyoming in the intervening 10 years since Matthew Shepard’s murder. FREE. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open at 6:30pm.
TUESDAY - October 13
Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org. Family of Choice. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. Weekly drop-in group for LBTQ women to cultivate community in their lives. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org. Hepatitis C Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 6pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender, who is living with Hepatitis C. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. Seattle Counseling Service, 1216 Pine St. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthover speed.org Alzheimer’s Association’s LGBT Caregivers’ Support Group. 6:30-8pm. Elderhealth Northwest, 6555 Ravenna Ave NE (entrance on NE 68th St). Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia. For more information, contact group facilitator Caila Nickerson, 781-248-3524 (cell) or email: cailanickerson@gmail.com Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org LGBT MS Connection. 6:30-8pm. Swedish Education & Conference Center, Room E, James Tower, 550 17th Ave. Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month. A support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Contact Shelly Henry at 250-5002 or lgbtmsconnection@comcast.net. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network. 6:30pm-Social; 7pm-Open Rap. Capitol Hill Group Health, South Building, 201 16th Ave E, Room A6/7. 2nd Tuesday of every month. Meet & mingle in an engaging, feminist, Bi-supportive environment. For information visit www. geocities.com/sbwn. Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Madison Beach House. Every Tuesday. 3 mile flat walk & run. Dog walkers welcome. (See Saturday at 9am.) 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 363-4500 or differentdrummers@mac.com Maybe Baby. 7-8:30pm. Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. A support group for LGBTQ people who are interested in becoming parents. info@maybebabyseattle.org or visit www.maybebabyseattle.org Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older. 7-8:30pm. Seattle Mental Health Institute, 1600 E Olive St (in Conference Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. 328-4895. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Tuesday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.)
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Rebel Reading Circle. 7-8:30pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Meets 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays. Share ideas as you study Viva la Raza: A History of Chicano Identity & Resistance by Yolanda Alaniz & Megan Cornish. FREE. Sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party. 722-2453. www. socialism.com Ageless. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. Ongoing drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. 322-2437; www.dunshee house.org. Queer Ally Coalition Community Organizing Meeting. 7:30pm. Cascade People’s Center, 309 Pontius Ave N. Meets every Tuesday. QAC is a grassroots democratic alliance of LGBT people & allies committed to the fight for Queer rights, culture & liberation. 612-6139, www.queerallycoalition.org Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. For info, call 322-2437; www. dunsheehouse.org Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous. 7:30-9pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. GLBTQ supported. Meets every Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction. Seattle SAA Hotline 781-4490. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. Lowdown Hoedown. 8pm-12midnight. Seattle Eagle, 314 E Pike St. 2nd Tuesday of every month. For anyone who wants a mid-week dose of classic country music that you simply can’t hear on the radio any more but which you love to breathe in & maybe sing along to. Sponsored by the Seattle Eagle & the Rain Country Dance Association. Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who want to play. 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.
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WEDNESDAY - October 14
Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. MF is a social group for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org InsideOut - A Support Group for GLBTQ Youth Ages 13-18 in Shoreline. 3:30-5pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Room 230, Shoreline. Every Wednesday. InsideOut is a group for LGBTQ Youth to develop positive self-identities in a professional & supportive environment. 362-7282 ext 242. Sponsored by the Center for Human Services. Speed, Sex & Sanity. 5-7pm. Gay City Health Project, 511 E Pike St. Meets every Wednesday. A drop-in informational & educational night for Gay & Bi men, friends & family. Activities include social events, lecture series & brainstorming sessions. A program of Project NEON & Gay City. For more information, 323-1768, www.crystalneon.org, www.gaycity.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG - Everett Chapter. (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Come & discuss the best Gay novels with us. Join other booklovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come only once or come to every meeting. For info, call 322-2437; nickdimartin@earthlink.net Transgender Youth Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Wednesday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.) Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm. Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300. All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. No fee, donations welcome. www.ingersoll center.org Lambert House Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Wednesday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project Steering Committee Meeting. 7pm. Call for Capitol Hill location. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month. New volunteers always welcome. NWLGHMP researches, interprets, & communicates the history of the GLBT community in the Pacific NW. gayhistnw@ aol.com; 903-9517. Red Cedar Circle. 7-9pm. Interfaith Community Church, 1763 NW 62nd St. Every Wednesday. Songs, dances, teachings & ceremonies of the Pacific Northwest Coast spiritual tradition & culture called SiSiWiss (Scared Breath). Open to all people. 312-6181, www. johnnymoses.com Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a
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movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize. 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. 725-2488. www.dunsheehouse.org HIV+ Support Group. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 7:30pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Progress - A Recovery Group. 7:30-8:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Wednesday. A new group for LGBTQ folks in recovery from substance abuse to explore themselves thru spoken & written word. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org; www.shiftrecovery.org Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 7:30-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Wednesday. QYF is a confidential group for Queer & questioning women ages 22 & under to talk about dating, relationships, coming out - you name it - in a fun, laid back environment. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org “StageFright” - Youth Open Mic - For Aspiring Writers & Performers, Ages 14-24. 7:30pm. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. Meets 2nd Wednesday each month. FREE. Everyone welcome to attend. StageFright not only features young folk, but is also MC’d by young folk & attended in great majority by young folk. 322-7030; www.hugohouse.org. Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. First Congregational Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Confidential, informal group for people of all gender identities & expressions including butch dykes, cross dressers, TV, TS & feminine men. (360) 671-3358; www.washingtongenderalliance.com.
AA Sober & Free Group. 8-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. LGBTQ friendly meeting of AA. www. dunsheehouse.org Crystal Meth Anonymous. 8-9:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Wednesday. A 12-step group for quitting & staying off crystal meth.
THURSDAY - October 15
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.FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www. strengthoverspeed.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 6712838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org GSBA Connecting Women. 5:30-7pm. Broadway Grill, 314 Broadway E. The Connecting Women Affinity Group aims to value the experience that GSBA women members have by providing short monthly presentations followed by ample time to network. GSBA members $5, non-members $10. www.thegsba.org QLaw Wine & Cheese - Approve Referendum 71. 5:30-7:30pm. Poco Wine Room, 1408 E Pine St. An opportunity to hear about the “state of the Approve 71 campaign” from an insider voice & an opportunity to support Approve 71 efforts. www.pocowineroom.com Spectrum Natural Health. 5:30-8:30pm. Country Doctor Community Health Clinic, 500 19th Ave E. Every Thursday. Spectrum Natural Health offers primary & naturopathic care for the LGBTQ community. Providers have been serving the LGBTQ community for years. Sliding scale, no one turned away. For info or appointment, call 299-1600. www.cdchc.org Write Your Heart Out - A Queer Youth & Allies Writing Group. 5:30-6:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. We all have a story to tell. What is yours? Write Your Heart Out is a safe place for queer youth & allies 22 & under to explore one’s self thru the
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written word. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937. Queer Parent Networking Dinner. 6:30-8:30pm. Harry Thomas Community Center in Holly Park, 7315 39th Ave S. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. Join us for a monthly dinner, meet other LGBT families & talk about the parenting issues that affect your life. Hosted by Northwest Network. Dinner & childcare is on us! RSVP to Deann at 568-7777 or deann@ nwnetwork.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities. 6:308:30pm. Municipal Bldg, 600 4th Ave, Room 221. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. SCSM is made up of 15 volunteer members who work to ensure that the City of Seattle fairly & equitably addresses sexual minority concerns. Meetings open to the public. 684-4514. Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 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 GLBT Legal Clinic. 7-9pm. Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month. QLaw Foundation holds a monthly legal clinic addressing the legal needs of LGBT individuals & couples. Volunteer attorneys provide 30-minute consultations. FREE. For APPOINTMENT call Tuesdays 12noon-3pm, 235-7235. For information visit www.qlaw.org/legalclinic Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) PFLAG/Bellevue Monthly Meeting. 7pm - study group meets at 6pm. First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave NE, Bellevue. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. (A spouse’s support group runs concurrently with this meeting.) PFLAG/Puget Sound: 3257724. www.bellevue-pflag.org. Rain City Jacks. 7pm. Eastlake neighborhood. Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday and the last Sunday of every month. Event location & other details available by email or phone. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & non-profit private club. Membership is required to attend club events. Enrollment available at the door. Email info@ raincityjacks.org or call 339-JACK. Adult men only. www.raincityjacks.org Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Gay Fathers Association of Seattle Support Group. 7:30-9pm. Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, meeting room varies. Meets every Thursday. Support groups for (1) Gay fathers & (2) for Gay men who are married & may or may not have children. The two groups meet on alternate Wednesdays. For schedule, check http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/gayfathers seattle or drop in regardless of parental status to make initial contact. www.gfas.org Shifting Gears. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org THINK Speaker Meeting Al-Anon Family Group. 7:30-9pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Thursday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000. Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. (See Tuesday listing at 8pm.)
FRIDAY - October 16
2009 Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (10/16-10/25) - www.threedollarbillcinema.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 6712838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org Blind & Low-Vision Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. Open to all ages of blind & visually impaired LGBT folks. For information call Darryl at 329-2935. 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 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 Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) (((Reverberate))) Open Mic. 7pm. Revolution Books, 89 S Washington St. Bring your poetry, hip hop, music...Reverberate to liberate! To SIGN UP come at 7pm or email rbsea@yahoo.com
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Seattle Prime Timers Coffee Reunion. 7pm. Starbucks, 1600 E Olive Way. Meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. Metro routes 8, 9, 14, 43, 49 & 60. 329-0793; http://seattleprimetimers.usa-50.com Snohomish Gay Men’s Task Force Conversations with Queers. 7pm. For location & to RSVP email johndmarsh@mac.com Out Dancing. Lesson 7:30pm, Dance 8:30pm. Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St. Gay night at the Century Ballroom, every 3rd & 4th Friday of the month. Dine & dance. Dinner reservations 324-7263. $5 dance lesson, $7 cover. www.centuryballroom.com Tribal Instinct. 8-10pm. The Doghouse Bunker, 1202 E Pine St (underneath the Pine St Apts). Meets the 3rd Friday most months. FREE for SML members, $5 for non-members. tribalinstinct@seattlemeninleather. org, www.seattlemeninleather.org “Clit Notes” (10/16, 10/23 & 10/30). 9:30pm. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave. Written by Holly Hughes, performed by Jessica Robinson. The Gay & Lesbian Theater Project is a space for Queer artists to present work in a friendly & supportive environment. $10 at the door or www.brownpapertickets.com
SATURDAY - October 17
(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.) 2009 Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (10/16-10/25) - www.threedollarbillcinema.org Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday of every month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lambert house.org Q-Squared Book Group: Author of “Bashed” to Speak. 1-2pm. Capitol Hill Branch Library, 425 Harvard Ave E. Rick R Redd, author of “Bashed,” a novel about Gay hate crime, will discuss his work. FREE. Bi & Bi Mixed-Gender Social Group. 4-6pm. Wayward Coffee, 8570 Greenwood Ave N. Meets 3rd Saturday each month. Social get-together for Bisexual men & women, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks. Sponsored by BiNet Seattle, a multi-gender, multicultural, pro-feminist group dedicated to providing information about Bisexuality, promoting Bisexual visibility & developing community. www.binetseattle.org. Seattle Mayoral Candidate Forum. 4-6pm. Pigott Auditorium, Seattle University, 12th Ave. & E. Marion St. Sponsored by the Capitol Hill Community Council. Accordion-a-thon: Seattle’s Book Arts Party. 7-10pm. Pratt Fine Arts Print Studio, 1902 S Main St. Learn how to make an accordion book. Pull a letterpress print. Accordion music by Hell’s Bellows. Features food & drink & a silent auction. Tickets: $15 each or two for $25; Children 12 & under $10. www. seattlebookarts.org
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(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.) 2009 Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (10/16-10/25) - www.threedollarbillcinema.org Ethyl Forever Car Club Monthly Meeting. Board 10:30am, Membership 11:30am. Mark Restaurant, 914 SW 152nd St, Burien. Meets the 3rd Sunday of every month. ethylforever@hotmail.com Seattle Prime Timers Monthly Potluck Social & General Meeting. 2-4pm. Seattle First Baptist Church Recreation Hall, 1111 Harvard Ave (at E Seneca St enter thru glass doors on Harvard Ave.) Meets 3rd Sunday most months. Bring a dish to serve 6-8 people. $4 door fee covers hall rental. SPT is a social club for Gay men & their friends. 329-0793.
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American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver. us Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html Bent Arts is the nation’s only non-profit Queer writing institute. 860-3035, info@bentwriting.com, info@benditbandits.org, www.bentwriting.com, www.myspace. com/bend-it. BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - www.sbwn.net. Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St, offers LGBTQ-supported 12-step meetings. For current schedule of meetings visit www.chacseattle.org, 8609560 or call 587-2838 - 24/7. Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) 963-1994. DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffaseattle.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, 461-3222 (24 hour line); King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-888-99-VOICE; Northwest Network support & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, (253) 798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; Seattle Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 1-800-562-6025. In an emergency call 911. Report domestic violence and sexual assault. Dunshee House (Home of SASG) offers free, facilitated & confidential support, discussion & skills groups & coordinates retreats, 1 to 1 peer mentoring & special events for those affected by HIV/AIDS & the greater LGBT communities. 322-2437; www.dunshee
house.org Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equalrightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 511 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country. GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) 363-9188; www.thegsba.org HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. 205-7837. 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 MS Connection - 234-1574; lgbtms connection@comcast.net. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Malta: 329-0886, www.jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.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: 339-JACK, 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. 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.
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Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworksseattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@ nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www.seattlepflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@ yahoo.com, www.macctsea.org; PFLAG/FOCUS (Families of Color United in Support), 325-7724; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; Sojourner Truth Unity Fellowship Church, 723-9395; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw. org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164. Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.metrokc.gov/health/glbt Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 6826711; www.q-law.org Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschools coalition.org SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT
community. www.seamec.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503. Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families. 323-1768. Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle. gov Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) E-zine is an electronic resource distributed to people affected by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. 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/ Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 1-5pm Monday-Friday. (425) 339-5298. SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball.org, www. seattlewomensecsa.com; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/EthylForever CarClub/; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthe babes. com; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops (Basketball): www.jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www. pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www.iagsdc. org/puddletown; Rain Country: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www. teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934. Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org Tacky Tourist Clubs of America, Seattle Chapter - www.ttca.org; bruce@ttca.org; 1122 E Pike St PMB 905, Seattle, WA 98122-3934. Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 741 St Helens Ave, a resource center for the LGBTIQA community of Pierce County, (253) 383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org TRANSGENDER: Emerald City Social Club: (425) 827-9494; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey. com; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www. ingersollcenter.org; Pacific Gender Support: 3232162, www.pacificgender.org; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www.washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: BABES: support groups for HIV+ women. 720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; www.LesBeHealthy. org; Lesbians Over 40: 328-4895; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc.org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc. org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www. pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com, http://rainshadow women. tripod.com/; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www. tacomalesbianconcern.org; WOWS: a fun, memberdriven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo. com/group/womenofwestseattle Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLBTQ Youth Suicide Prevention Program: 297-5922, ext 116; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. As a program of GLSEN/WA, WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org; www. wagsa.org. GLOBE (Gay, Lesbian, Open-Minded, & Bisexual Empowerment): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, ages14-20, in Everett, David/Brenda, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth.org; InsideOut: a support group for GLBTQ youth ages 13-18, in Shoreline. 362-7282 ext 242; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, ages 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse. org; www.MatthewsPlace.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/ Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschools coalition.org; 632-0662 ext 49 (non-emergency), 1-888-99-VOICE (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; YouthCare/ Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412.
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FRIDAY
Cafe Metropolitain - Funked Up Fridays. Bartender’s Choice Specials all day. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. Food Service Noon - Midnight. No Cover. Century Ballroom - Gay Night 3rd & 4th Friday every month. 7:30 pm lesson $5.00 with cover; 8:30 pm dance $7.00. 21+ with ID. Changes - Prime Rib dinner, $11.75; other dinner special, $8.25. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. DJ Dance 9 pm - 1:30 am. Hosted by Eric. Bear Night, 2nd Friday every month. Crescent Lounge - Confessional Fridays with Cardinal Synn. 9 pm - 2 am. The Cuff Complex - Country Dance, 7:00 - 10:30 pm. High Energy Dance, 10:30 pm - 3 am. Cover $5.00 @ 9 pm www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm -2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, $1 off call cocktails, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. $3.00 daily drink specials. Happy Hour, 3 - 7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun. - Thurs. 9 - 11 pm: $1.50 Miller drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3.00 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - No cover … ever!!! Start your weekend off right. Happy Hour 6 - 8 pm.Weekly beer & cocktail specials. Martins Off Madison - Joseph Rojo, 9 pm - 1 am. Classically inspired original works as well as poa, standards and soundtracks. No cover. Neighbours Nightclub - House music with DJ Eric. 9 pm - 4 am 21+ * Cover charges as follows: 9 pm - 12 am, $5.00; 12 am - 2 am, $8.00; 2 am - 4 am, $10.00* **From 2 am - 4 am, 18+ with valid ID on main floor** www.neighboursnightclub.com. Neighbours Underground - Efren's Divas Latin Night. 10 pm - 2 am. 21+ with valid ID. $5.00 cover. 206328-5198. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm - 2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm; DJ Freddy King of Pants 9 pm - midnight. R Place - Happy Hour with Jeff 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 drafts. Daily drink and bottle specials. Lashes Cabaret at 9 pm with Chablis & company. DJ E spins on the 3rd floor at 10pm VJ Flow spins the top Videos on the 2nd floor. Seattle Eagle - LEATHER NIGHT (watch for events) DJs SMILLER & BunD 8 pm - 2 am. Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour, 4 - 7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Dancing with DJ Ricki Leigh. Twisted - Girl4GIRL Halloween Event. God-Dess and She live event @ 9 pm. $15 at door. Sell-out crowd expected. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $4 Jäger Bombs. South Side Boogie-Dancing, 9 pm - 2 am, with DJ Dirty Dan. Karaoke in the Main Room, 9 pm - 2 am. No cover. Wildrose - www.thewildrosebar.com.
SATURDAY
Cafe Metropolitain - Cheap Shot Saturdays. $4 cheap shots & DJ Skiddle Mixing. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour 11 am – 8:30 pm. Brunch 11 am – 1 pm. Food Service till Midnight. No Cover. Bear Night 7 pm 1st Saturday of every month. Changes - Happy Hour till 7 pm. Free video games & pool all day & Night. Tacos 2 for $2.00 until sold out. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. DJ Dance, 9 pm - 1:30 am. Hosted by Eric. Crescent Lounge - Wolf Pup Ro Saturday Matinee Karaoke, 3:30 - 8:30 pm. Saturday Night Karaoke with Frankie, 9 pm - 2 am. The Cuff Complex - High Energy Dance, 10 pm - 3 am, with DJs Stacey Cooks, MattStands, Harmonix, Funkybear. Cover $5 @ 6 pm www.cuffcomplex.com.
The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, $8 Stoli doubles, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour, 3 - 7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour, Sun.-Thurs. 9 - 11 pm: $1.50 Miller drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - No cover … ever!!! But get in early to beat the line. Capacity enforced for your comfort & safety. Happy Hour, 6 - 8 pm.Weekly beer & cocktail specials. Martins Off Madison - Rotating cabaret, 9 pm - midnight. No cover. Neighbours - Progressive House with DJ Randy Schlager from C89. 21+ with Valid ID. 9 pm - 4 am. *Cover charges as follows - 9 pm - 12 am, $5.00; 12 am - 2 am. $8.00; 2 am - 4 am, $10.00. 206-324-5358; www.neighboursnightclub.com. Neighbours Underground - “THE ORIGINAL VOGUE NIGHT” 9 pm - 2 am, $7 cover Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm - 2 am. Happy Hour until 7pm. DJ Freddy King of Pants, 9 pm - midnight. R Place - HAPPY HOUR with Erik 2-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. $6.50 Gourmet Bloody Mary’s Lashes cabaret with Chablis and Company at 9pm DJ Flow spins on the 3rd floor at 10 pm VJ E spins the top Videos on the 2nd floor. Seattle Eagle - Underwear Party Night (watch for event listing) DJs HOTPLAY, KING OF PANTS, UPABOVE, KC+guests. Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour, 4 - 7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Dancing with DJ Ricki Leigh. Twisted - Halloween Costume contest @ 11:30 with Madison Lane. Cash Prizes. DJ FLIP spinning. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - Absolut Saturdays! $5 Absolut Drinks. South Side Boogie Dancing, 9 pm - 2 am with DJ Dirty Dan. No cover. Wildrose - First Saturday each month, DJs & dancing. $5 cover. www.thewildrosebar.com.
Sunday
Cafe Metropolitain - Hail Mary Sundays: $1 PBR, $5 Bloody Mary Special. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour 11 am – 8:30 pm. Brunch 11 am – 1 pm. Food Service till Midnight. Free Pool. No Cover. Changes - Brunch 11am - 3pm $7.25 All You Can Eat Buffet. Karaoke at 9pm A Black Nail Production. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. 9-Ball Pool Tourney at 6 pm - 16 players only. Hosted by RW & Co. Crescent Lounge - Julia D'Poon Sunday's 3:30 pm 8:30 pm. Danica D'Lish Sundays 9 pm - 2 am The Cuff Complex - Re Quest T-Dance DJ John England 6 pm-12 am, Beer Bust $1 domestic drafts & $4 well drinks, Cover $5 @ 6 pm. www.cuffcomplex.com. Bottleneck Lounge - Check out ELIXER, a new “late night” Happy Hour every Sunday night from 9 - midnight. Featuring six, old-school, classic cocktails for just $6 a piece. This is a great way to sample outstanding cocktails at a smokin’ price. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - NW Sports first on TV. Sound with early afternoon Mariners games. Pitcher special all day with free U-shell peanuts and pool. Martins Off Madison - Tim Kennedy, 8-11 pm. Open mike with the hip stylings by this jazz virtuoso. Jazz, standards, and more. No cover.
Neighbours - 9 pm - 2 am Entre Hermanos Noche Latina $5.00 cover 21+ with Valid ID.With DJ Luis. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 2 pm-midnight. Happy Hour until 7 pm. R Place - Happy Hour with Erik 2-7 $5.75 Wells $2.50 domestic drafts. $6.50 Gourmet Bloody Mary’s newest night on the Hill! SIN SUNDAYS HOUSE MUSIC ON THE 3rd Floor. 2 NEW rotating DJ’s every week watch the SGN for the ads. Rosebud - Industry Night, 6 pm - Closing. Bring something indicating that you work in the hospitality industry (pay stub, food handler or alcohol server permit, business card, etc.) to recieve Happy Hour drink and food prices all night! Seattle Eagle - Beer Bust $1 Drafts from 2-10pm Dj UP-ABOVE from 10-2 Twisted - Open @ noon for Brunch. Football obn the big screen. Happy Hour all day! www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - Happy Hour All Day! FREE POOL! Wildrose - Free pool all day. www.thewildrosebar.com.
MONDAY
Cafe Metropolitain - Martini Mondays: $4 Martinis all day. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. Food Service Noon – Midnight. Changes - Happy Hour all day and night. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. See us at www.clubsilverstone.com. Crescent Lounge - Sexual Chocolate (KJ) Mondays 9 pm - 2 am. The Cuff Complex - “Free Games” ALL DAY! Tabletop games, pool, darts, pinball. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. Daily drink specials at $3, Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily, Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Pint night with Happy Hour prices 8 pm-close. Trivia contest at 6 pm for cash & prizes. 9-Ball Pool Tourney at 7 pm. Martins Off Madison - Ruby Bishop, 8-11 pm. Classic ragtime, standards and oldies with Seattle’s classic queen of the piano. No cover. Neighbours - “MAD MESS MONDAYS” With Neighbours hottest new DJ: DJ AARON. No cover. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - Happy Hour 4-7pm. Hamburger & Draft Beer $6.00 from 4pm -10.00 Black Nail Productions Karaoke 9pm to 1am. R Place - Happy Hour with Jeff 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special. FREE POOL ALL DAY ALL NIGHT. Rosebud - Industry Night, 6 pm - Closing. Bring something indicating that you work in the hospitality industry (pay stub, food handler or alcohol server permit, business card, etc.) to recieve Happy Hour drink and food prices all night! Seattle Eagle - Radio Dept. $4 wells all night Dj HOTPLAY from 10 pm - 2 am. Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Twisted - Monday Madness, $3 Well, $2.50 Bud/Bud Light Pounders, Football on the big screen. Free WiFi. www. twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $1 Domestic Drafts, $2.50 all bottled beers, $3 Touch Down Shots. FREE POOL! Wildrose - Pool Tournament 7 pm w/Prizes!
TUESDAY
Cafe Metropolitain - Tequila Tuesdays: $4 Tequila Shots $4.50 Margaritas All Day. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. Food Service Noon – Midnight. Changes - $1.25 Domestic bottles. Hamburger $2.50, Cheeseburger $3.50, Bacon cheeseburger $4.50. Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. Free pool all day - 2 tables. Crescent Lounge - Johnny Cockring Tuesdays 9 pm - 2 am. The Cuff Complex - Bear-aoke 8 pm-12 am with host Jonathan Jones. Peanut night with “Free Games” alll day. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. Daily drink specials at $3, Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. til 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. 8-Ball Pool Tournament starts at 6:30 pm. Martins Off Madison - Karin Kajita, 8-11 pm. Open mike with the hip stylings by this jazz virtuoso. Jazz, standards, and more. No cover. Neighbours Underground - “DRAG IDOL” with your host Ryan Hazey 9 pm - 2 am. $6 cover. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. Black Nail Production Karaoke 9 pm-1 am. R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special. KARAOKE with Ben 9-2 am. Rosebud - Speakeasy Night, 8:30 pm - Closing. Listen to prohibition era music by DJ Dubonet and enjoy a libation from William's famous cocktail menu. Dapper dress from the era is encouraged. Seattle Eagle - IN HEAT $5 Long Island Iced teas Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts.
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Temple Billiards - (206) 682-3242. Karaoke 9 pm to 1am. A Black Nail Production. Twisted - Happy Hour 5-7 pm. Karaoke with Keith @ 9 pm. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $10 Dizzy Pass - $1 you call it, 6pm to close. Karaoke 9pm-2am with José. Wildrose - Taco Tuesday. No cover.
WEDNESDAY
Cafe Metropolitain - Wine-Oh! Wednesdays: $7.50 Wine Tasting. 30% Off Bottled Wines. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. Food Service Noon – Midnight. Changes - Happy Hour until 7 pm. Karaoke 9 pm. A Black Nail production. Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. 8-Ball Tourney 7:30 pm. Hosted by RW & Co. Karaoke 9 pm-1:30 am hosted by Michael. Crescent Lounge - Laura Wednesdays 9 pm - 2 am. The Cuff Complex - Free pool & Pitcher Special. Country Dancing 1st & 3rd Wednesday. POZ Social 2nd Wednesday. Dress Code Leather Social 4th Wednesday. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Dart Tournament starts at 7:30 pm. Martins Off Madison - Bonnie Birch, 8-11 pm. Open mike with Seattle’s premier accordion chanteuse. No cover. Neighbours - “PLAYGIRL MANHUNT” Contest at 11:30 pm. Club opens at 9 pm. No cover. Neighbours Underground - Roxy's House of Dolls with DJ Trent Von in the Neighbours www.neighboursnightclub.com. 206-324-5358. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. DJ Gelliphish 7 pm-midnight. Re-Bar - D.A.I.S.Y. Age with Riz! Hip Hop and R/B from the 1990’s.YO! FREE 10 pm. R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff . $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts.WET show.All male wet underwear contest 3 rd floor. Hosted by Chablis $100.00 1st place $50.00 2nd place 3 rd place Porn. DJ E Rocks the 3rd floor top 40, R&B. Rosebud - Hump Day Singles Mixer, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Single? Come in and meet others. Not single? Join us anyway and meet some new friends. Grren Fairy Night, 8:30 pm - Closing. Bartender William channels the Green Fairy using sinful drinks made with absinthe. Anything can happen! Seattle Eagle - on the DOWNLOW $2 Dos Equis Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Karaoke - drink specials. Twisted - Happy Hour 5-7 pm. Karaoke with Keith @ 9 pm. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $1 off all mixed drinks and shots. Karaoke 9pm-2am with José. Wildrose - Karaoke 8 pm-12:30 am. No cover; drink specials. www.thewildrosebar.com.
THURSDAY
Cafe Metropolitain - LIT Thursdays: $5 Long Island Iced Teas. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. Food Service Noon – Midnight. Changes - Happy Hour from 12 noon til 8pm. Karaoke at 9pm A Black Nail Production. Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. Dart Tourney 7:30 pm. Hosted by RW & Co. Crescent Lounge - Shaken Not Stirred Karaoke with Sabi Thursdays 9 pm - 2 am. The Cuff Complex - Pool tournament 7 pm. Karaoke 8 pm-12 am with host Jonathan Jones. Happy Hour 2 pm 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. til 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Weekly beer & cocktail specials. Martin’s Off Madison - Karin Kajita, 8-11 pm. Open mike with the hip stylings of this jazz virtuoso. Jazz, standards and more. Neighbours - Rock Lobster 80's night with DJ Trent Von. 9 pm - 3 am. $3 cover. 21+ with valid ID; 18+ from 2-3 am. www.neighboursnightclub.com. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. DJ Thomas from 7 pm-midnight. R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. ASS all male amateur strip show. Hosted by Chablis. $200.00 1st place $100.00 2nd place $50.00 3rd place DJ Flo’w Rocks the 3rd floor top 40 R&B. Seattle Eagle - BAREBACK Thursday $1 Off If You Take Your Shirt Off Dj TOAST from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Karaoke - drink specials. Twisted - Happy Hour 5-7 pm. Country Dancing 2nd Thursday of the month. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $3 wells, $4 Washington Apples. Wildrose - Cheap date night! $2 wells. Corn dogs & tater tots. www.thewildrosebar.com.
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