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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 37, Volume 42, September 12, 2014

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Marya Sea Kaminski and Adam Standley in Intiman Theatre’s Angels in America, Part 2: Perestroika

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer ANGELS IN AMERICA – PART 2: PERESTROIKA INTIMAN THEATRE Through September 21

riage is very close to becoming the law of the entire United States. Laws are very much restructured. Angels in America is a seminal play in the documentation of the AIDS crisis in the mid ‘80s. It reminds us how terribly painful AIDS was at first, before the possibility of “managing” the disease. It reminds us how stigmatizing AIDS was as America focused on homosexuality and not the disease. Although Part 2 is actually longer in length, it moves faster. But it would be hard to imagine making the marathon that Intiman is encouraging, seeing Part 1 in the afternoon and then Part 2 after a dinner break! That is six and a half hours of just performance, plus breaks. (Those actors are working hard!)

Perestroika is a Russian word for “restructuring.” In Part 2 of Angels in America, it is a harbinger of change to come. In large and small ways, the characters in the play and the society in which they live are restructuring. One of the ways politics in the 1980s and ‘90s were restructuring was due, at least in part, to the activism that AIDS forced on the LGBT population. Gay people had to become vocal or die. President Reagan had to be forced to acknowlIn Angels in America – Part 2: edge the epidemic and to put finanPerestroika, we revisit the characcial resources to work to combat it. ters from Part 1. The angel (Marya While Angels is focused on the late 1980s, we sit in 2014 in a very differsee Angels page 6 ent landscape, where same-sex mar-

an enchanting aria to life’s enigmatic complexities

DEATH AND THE MAIDEN LATINO THEATRE PROJECTS BALLARD UNDERGROUND Through September 28 Who doesn’t like to learn new things? Did you know, for instance, that sometimes the Metro #43 bus becomes the #44 and continues all the way from Capitol Hill to Ballard? Or the difference between microaggression and macro-aggression? Or that there was a 1973 Chilean coup d’état? Or that, now and then, we all could use a staycation? To confirm these things, simply hop on the #43/44 bus (check with Metro for exact schedule) headed toward the Ballard Underground (2220 NW Market St.) on any Friday or Saturday evening (8 p.m. curtain) or Sunday afternoon (2 p.m. curtain) between now and September 28 and see Latino Theatre Projects’ production of Ariel Dorfman’s Death and

Fernando Luna, left, and Tonya Andrews in Death and the Maiden

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Alfred Molina (l) and John Lithgow in Love is Strange

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer LOVE IS STRANGE HARVARD EXIT Opening September 12

Love is Strange is a charming, bittersweet drama that enchants even when it is breaking your heart in two. The story of two elderly New Yorkers, high school music teacher George (Alfred Molina) and renowned painter Ben (John Lithgow), who finally marry after 39 years lying within one another’s arms, the movie is a quietly profound aria to love, loss, family see Maiden page 6 and unforeseen traumas that is as

eloquent as it is profound. It moves to its own rhythms and designs, never rushing things, yet hardly slow, the film’s 94 minutes over almost as soon as they begin. Things start in a euphoric manner, George and Ben’s nuptials leading to a day of celebration too long in coming. But the Catholic School where the former works isn’t as happy, and although they’ve known George was Gay for the entirety of his tenure, the fact he’s finally made it legal doesn’t sit well with the institution, the beloved educator suddenly given his walking papers. Unable to afford their lavish see Love page 8

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Nick Jonas, Stevie Wonder, Ariana Grande, Usher announce Seattle shows Island Records

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer Hold onto your bonnets, people! The Seattle concert calendar is blowing up, evidenced by these upcoming shows – and more to come. In case you’re wondering which of the Jonas Brothers is Nick, well, he’s the hottest one. He’s also the baby, the youngest of the Grammy-nominated pop trio. But he’s all grown up now – beefy, beautiful, bulging biceps – and these days, he’s continuing his music career as a solo act. The 21 year-old artist is releasing a self-titled debut on November 11 featuring the new single “Jealous,” and he’s personally getting the word out to fans in 11 cities with a brief tour that starts in Seattle. Jonas, now dating Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo (he’s lucky I like her, or else!!), will appear at The Showbox Market on September 22 to perform songs from his new album, and maybe a JoBros song or two, live. He recently appeared at a New York City Gay bar, where he did a semi-striptease. So if we scream loud enough, he might recreate the moment for us here in Seattle. Tickets for Nick Jonas are on sale now at axs. com, priced at $29.50. The concert starts at 8:30 p.m., but I’m told there will likely be an opening act. Follow me on Twitter (@seattlerocker) for any updates.

Ariana Grande sang the hell outta the National Anthem here in Seattle last week, didn’t she? The pop sensation, whose single “Break Free” is an international smash, was photographed with her specially-designed Seahawks jersey minutes before stepping onto CenturyLink Field to belt out the big number. Already a strong LGBT ally, Grande has announced dates for her first major tour, happening in Spring 2015,

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which includes a Seattle date at Key Arena. The actress-singer-fashionista will bring “The Honeymoon Tour” to the sports venue on April 14, playing music from her Billboard #1 album, My Everything, and possibly a few cover tunes – she can do “Break Free” all night and I won’t complain. Tickets for Grande, scheduled to appear September 27 as the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live,” go on sale September 20 (10 a.m.) at all Ticketmaster locations.

Came to Give It to You.” Tickets for the show are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.

There’s more. Brandi Carlile, who has interviewed with Seattle Gay News, will perform three consecutive nights with the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall (Auditorium), on November 28-30. Hawaiian artist Makana is also slated to appear at Benaroya Hall (Recital Hall) on November 20, and Bumbershoot performers, Capital Cities, will return to Seattle on November 16 to Seattle was one of the first 5 cities an- play at The Showbox SoDo. nounced on Usher’s upcoming “The UR ExFinally, my special guest in The Music perience” tour, but details weren’t released until post-Labor Day weekend. The R&B Lounge next week is Grammy winner Lisa superstar is coming to Key Arena, where Fischer, who has added a third performance he launched a previous tour years ago, on at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley. She’ll do one set November 26, to promote his forthcoming on Tuesday, September 23 (7:30 p.m.) and eighth studio album, as well as delight fans two sets on Wednesday, September 24 (7:30 with material from throughout his career. p.m. and 9:30 p.m.). For reservations, go to Usher’s latest single/video is called “She www.jazzalley.com. avilabrothers.com

“Sir Duke,” “Isn’t She Lovely,” “Love’s in Need of Love Today,” and “I Wish” are just a few of the tracks from Stevie Wonder’s classic recording Songs in the Key of Life, preserved into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress and repeatedly mentioned as one of the greatest albums of all-time. The legendary singersongwriter has selected 11 cities to showcase these tracks live and Seattle made the shortlist. Wonder will perform December 3 at Key Arena, his only Northwest appearance on this particular concert itinerary. Of his many accolades, the Detroit-born musician has received 25 Grammys, an Oscar, induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, selection into the Kennedy Centers Honors, and dozens of #1 singles on both the pop and R&B charts. Don’t miss a rare opportunity to see this icon in action at Key Arena. Tickets go on sale September 22 (10 a.m.) at all Ticketmaster locations. From the press release, it’s not indicated whether or not Wonder will also include other material, such as “Master Blaster (Jammin’),” “Part Time Lover,” “Superstition,” “Higher Ground,” or “I Just Called to Say I Love You,” but he’s gotta fill 90 minutes to 2 hours of stage time, so I’m guessing he’ll add a few of these in there.

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Deutsche Oper Berlin’s flawed but watchable Tristan

never be matched again. The first was the incredible Blanche Thebom in her “watch music” during the love duet in the old mono TRISTAN UND ISOLDE recording conducted by Wilhelm FurtwänDEUTCHE OPER BERLIN gler. To this day I find her endless breath JAPAN TOUR 1993 for the slow tempo taken by Furtwängler ON BLU-RAY DISC hard to believe, and the result was sublime beyond description. The most prized Over the decades, I have harvested sub- memory of all was what we affectionately lime memories of performances of Wag- called “The Ben and Jane Show,” when Ben ner’s Tristan und Isolde that will likely Heppner and Jane Eaglen teamed up with

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director Francesca Zambello and a superb cast for Seattle Opera’s production years ago. (After one of the nine of those performances I saw, including dress rehearsals, Ben’s Act III taught me what it was like to be “weak in the knees” from excess of joy.) With memories like those and many others from seeing this favorite opera live in Berlin, NYC, Chicago, and San Francisco, I am quick to notice the faults in new performances or recordings. Such is the case with a new Blu-ray disc by the Deutsche Oper Berlin when on tour in Japan in 1993. Unfortunately, the stage at the NHK Hall in Tokyo contributed loud bass bumps from often-unseen footfalls (even from backstage) that surely could have been edited out with a more careful production of this disc. This happened most grievously during the love duet, when no one on stage was moving. Other than these intrusive and annoying bumps, the sound on this disc is fairly decent in the DTS HD Master Audio surround audio. There is no sense of the theater space, but there is likewise no distortion or lack of detail. The state of the art has happily advanced since 1993. The performances captured here on two dates improved after a weak start. The “Prelude” was pretty leaden and generated no atmosphere for what Speight Jenkins described as “the drug trip” to follow. (This opera indeed seems trance-like both in the effect on the listener and in its dreamlike walk away from traditional tonality and, in the narrative, away from daytime responsibilities.) In Act One neither Gwyneth Jones nor René Kollo seemed especially involved in more than the struggle to make their voices work. While Ms. Jones had her famous wobble pretty well under control, I found her first act rather boring. Although her high C’s were fabulous, her acting seemed too obvious. And her poor breath control forced her throughout the opera to take many more gulps of air than most Isoldes. Kollo was utterly wooden, with little to like about his tone and a troublesome wobble when forced to sing loud. Gerd Feldhoff as Kurwenal

was, on the other hand, dynamic in his acting and more than adequate vocally. The singer who made watching Act One worthwhile was Hanna Schwarz as a Brangäne to remember, both vocally and dramatically. That such warm, beautiful and big sounds came from such a slim body is remarkable. One trouble with the casting was the King Marke of Robert Lloyd. He was so stunningly attractive that one can hardly believe Isolde would ever see anything in René Kollo’s plain looking Tristan. But then there’s that love potion, leaving her no choice after all. Robert Lloyd was, along with Schwarz, the finest singer in the cast. His voice was perfectly suited to Marke, and his lovely legato made me swoon. He also had spectacularly beautiful costumes. The sets were fairly minimal but effective. Stage direction had only a couple of unusual moments. The camera work too often focused for no apparent reason on those not singing. As mentioned, things got better as the acts moved along. Ms. Jones did some very beautiful soft singing in the love duet, while Kollo took the easier path and kept it pretty loud. The big surprise was Kollo in Act Three. The problem with seeing the role of Tristan in a live performance is that most tenors have to save themselves for the arduous third act. With Ben Heppner, we didn’t see that. His performance was consistently good throughout. Kollo, however, suddenly came alive in Act Three, both vocally and dramatically, in his three fever tantrums as he, mortally wounded, awaits Isolde’s arrival. He gives us a very watchable act, capped off, of course, by Isolde’s “Liebestod.” Ms. Jones sang the final f-sharp in a lovely soft volume, but with a rather strange straight tone (no vibrato whatsoever), which is unusual for a long-held note. While this was far from a great Tristan, overall, it certainly had its glories and remains worth watching. Reviewer Rod Parke can be reached at rmp62@columbia.edu.

Soundgarden, Pharrell Williams help kick off NFL football season with a bang

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terned dresses, and a handful of female dancers in sheer white mini-skirts and athletic jackets with “GIRL” enblazened on the backside. “SAY SEAHAWKS!” yelled Williams to fans on opposite ends of the stage, those in the parking lot and more gathered on the steps leading into the stadium. His set list was a mishmash of material from his work as a solo artist, producer, guest vocalist, and his days with R&B-rap act N.E.R.D. Williams was lucky to be performing under scorching temperatures, allowing for Nelly’s “Hot in Herre” to fit right in. A satisfiable take on Gwen Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl” and a boppy rendition of “Blurred Lines” kept concertgoers swaying. But it was the Grammy winner’s closing numbers that got everybody dancing, “Get Lucky,” a collaboration with Daft Punk, and his 2014 smash and Oscar-nominated tune “Happy.” Soundgarden and Williams both stayed for the Seattle Seahawks-Green Bay Packers game, officially launching the 2014-2015 football season, which the defending Super Bowl Champions won easily by a score of 36-16.

This wasn’t your typical tailgate party. Yes, there were jersey-clad, face-painted, colored wig-wearing fans spilling in by the thousands. Yes, the smell of grilled hot dogs, sausages, and other tube-shaped meats filled the air. And yes, the presence of ticket scalpers shamefully making a quick buck was unavoidable. But here’s something you don’t see before every football game. Two marquee names in modern music sharing the same stage and playing their biggest hits in a parking lot. Of course, it’s not every day the football world zones in on Seattle, chosen to host the NFL’s season opening game on September 4 to a nationally televised audience. Therefore, a pair of mega artists, Soundgarden and Pharrell Williams, were called in to give it all a boost. At CenturyLink Field’s North Parking Lot, under an open-air, claw dome-shaped stage – a mini version of U2’s 360-Degree Tour set up from a few years back – Soundgarden ripped into “Flower” and “Been Away Too

Long” to begin their 45-minute performance. “It’s a good day to be from Seattle!” said lead singer Chris Cornell, who clearly hasn’t aged in the past 20 years, wearing black denims, army green shirt and boots with shaggy, long hair flapping against his shoulders. The sexy frontman is the lone band member residing now outside the Emerald City, living in France with his wife and two youngest children. The super group unleashed “Spoonman” to the crowd, a song off 1994’s Superunknown album inspired by local street musician Artis the Spoonman, followed by another huge favorite, and perhaps the best song in their portfolio, “Outshined,” which saw lots of folks rocking their heads back and forth. Soundgarden sealed its appearance, under a blistering sun and clear blue sky, with “Rusty Cage.” After a 20-minute break and brief introduction from a TV sports announcer, out came Pharrell Williams in blue jeans, white tee-shirt, some bling around the neck, and an addition to his line of signature, funky hats. He opened with “Come Get It Bae” supported by a full band, two backup dancers in sleeveless pat-

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by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor Seattle’s 7th Annual AMDEF, presenting over 6 hours of Artists, Bands, DJ’s, Dancers, Vocalists, Aerialists, Designers, and more, took place August 23, at Neumos from 7 p.m. 2 a.m. and the roster of talent was the best yet. Over 150+ performers shared the stage for the one-night only experience. Entertainment included Staxx Brothers | Billy the Fridge | Nikola Tease-La, Lady Tatas, Jesse Belle-Jones, and Doña Dei Cuori of Sinner Saint Burlesque | GG Connections (visiting from San Francisco) | Pantera Blacksmith | DJ’s Wendall & Simon of Anadamide Records | Kitty Kitty Bang Bang | D.N.A.S. Fashion Designs | Eric Blu & The Soul Revue | Twisted Trystan | Goody Goody | Paper Dollz Clothing | Wreckless Freeks | Backpack Girl

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Angels

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continued from cover the Maiden. (Tickets are $15.48 in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/816166. www.latinotheatreprojects.org. For a preview of the play, see SGN’s 8/8/14 edition.) This taut little two-act psychodrama, skillfully casts Tonya Andrews as the quirky tragedienne, Paulina Salas Escobar. Directed by Emma Watt, the play reminds us live theater can offer us a temporary es-

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Sea Kaminski) describes how God has abandoned the angels, and therefore, the world. Prior (Adam Standley) wrestles with (more accurately: copulates with) the angel who pronounces him a prophet, and goes to a meeting in Heaven and struggles with his connection to religion and his belief in or disbelief of angels and Heaven and God. Joe (Ty Boice) also struggles with his Mormon religion and his sexual orientation. Joe’s wife, Harper (Alex Highsmith), refers to herself as a “Jack Mormon” or a Mormon who is flawed. However, she doesn’t seem dismayed by her irreverence. In Part 2, Harper is more delusional, but less depressed. Highsmith’s bland demeanor does not help us understand the character, but her comic timing is shown to better effect in Part 2. Joe tries to cement a relationship with Louis (Quinn Franzen), and to embrace his Gay feelings, while Louis is wrestling with his guilt at abandoning Prior to his illness. Joe also tries to confess his homosexuality to his political mentor Roy Cohn (Charles Leggett) and gets the rejection we expect. Joe’s mother, Hannah (Anne Allgood in her best moments in these productions), has a much-expanded role. (We just meet her in Part 1.) We find that Joe treats her so badly that she abandons him to his narcissism and she starts volunteering in a Mormon museum. Harper goes with her. When jealous Prior finds out that

Louis has gotten involved with Joe, Prior stalks significance in the script of having the ghost Franzen and Boice do a better job of generating the Mormon museum to find out more about of Ethel Rosenberg (also Anne Allgood here) chemistry in their relationship than they did in Joe and ends up meeting Hannah and Harper, haunt Roy Cohn, the prosecutor who was in- Part 1. The angel/human sex is done effectively, but far less humorously than it might have been. In contrast to Part 1, the set is no longer the stately exterior of a grand building (essentially what we see in Part 1), but the columns remain. For some reason, much of “back stage” is revealed, and much of the stage work is seen by the audience – for example, as the angel gets harnessed and hoisted, and patients get in and out of hospital gurney beds. Kushner dictates that some aspects be shown as clearly theatrical gimmickry, but this staging overdoes that dictate. The sense of location is much better in Part 2 than Part 1, even though the scenery continues to be sparse. The flexible use of an appearing/disappearing staircase gives more specificity of place. The actors seem more grounded in their blocking (stage movements).

Quinn Franzen (l) and Ty Boice in Intiman Theatre’s Angels in America, Part 2: Perestroika

making a surprising connection with Hannah. Roy Cohn continues to rant, though now confined to a hospital bed, where he finds an uneasy connection to his nurse Belize (Timothy McCuen Piggee). The irony of a Gay-bashing AIDS patient at the mercy of a Gay nurse is a key scene. While there is great

strumental in making sure she got the death penalty, the production scenes with Allgood and Leggett are extremely awkward.

cape like no other, sort of like taking the bus back to the ‘50s “Twilight Zone.” There is more than a bit of intentional noir to the grayed out set design which depicts a Chilean beach house in 1988. Only rare spots of vibrant color are used – here, in the colorful native woven textiles used for the cushions on a rattan settee, or there, in a bit of red Fiestaware. But overall the stage is muted. A gray sheer curtain provides a backdrop, separating the sitting room from the outside patio. Its translucence adds to the murkiness. The lighting always

seems dimmed whether depicting night or day. The simple tropical furnishing of the set (with the exception of the tell-tale cassette player/ recorder) could be from anytime in the last 80 years, a knack 80s noir learned from film noir.

Part 2 is more overtly sexual and there is more sexual interaction between actors, always a challenge in live theater. As Louis and Joe,

This play makes me wish its playwright, Ariel Dorfman, could do a treatment of the recent headline drama encircling airline seats reclining into rear passenger’s legs. Oh, the social injustice of it all! Let’s divert the airplane! At the center of this new airplane drama, would be the reprised character of Paulina, wife to dignitary Geraldo Escobar. She is just batshit crazy enough to pull off a stunt like that. One can only imagine this Paulina socking it to the airline authorities. “Was that extra tiny bit of personal real estate worth the cost of grounding this airplane? Was it really, now?” Fans of Post-Modern Feminist Snarkyism will love Paulina. She evokes inappropriate smirks at the most awkward of times. Actress Tonya Andrews in this role reminds me of “Saturday Night Live” alum Molly Shannon. Which is funny in its own way, because the context of the play is quite serious. Not funny at all. Micro-aggressions are those little things that rub us the wrong way. They may seem funny, or small to the outsider, but to the victim they are not. The guy who reclines his seat back with no consideration. People who use demeaning nicknames. The new acquaintance who never called. The mindless reinforcement of racial or sexual stereotypes in off-hand remarks. Micro-aggressions produce resentments we add to our satchel of victimhood. We reach into this satchel to tell stories about ourselves, about what those sleights mean, about us and our place in the world. And macro-aggressions? Those definitely are not funny at all. Macro-aggressions include acts of war, such as murder, rape, torture, and kidnapping. In the wake of the 1973 coup d’état in Chile, a police and military junta rounded up potential political dissenters by the thousands, and routinely practiced sadistic acts on them designed to humiliate and break their spirit. Paulina was a victim of their atrocities. Paulina does not carry just a small personal satchel in which to store her resentments. No, Paulina drags an entire set of PTSD designer luggage behind her. Now, in 1988, her hus-

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Angels demonstrates that loving someone is complicated, no matter the sex of your partner. If you have never seen this play at all, you may want to take the opportunity to experience it on stage. If you have seen it, this production may not live up to your expectation of the play. For more information, go to www.intiman.org or call 206-315-5838. Discuss your opinions with sgncritic@ gmail.com or go to www.facebook.com/SeattleTheaterWriters. band Geraldo has been appointed by the Chilean President to head a truth-seeking commission to investigate the unsolved deaths of the previous police state. His job is to get to the truth for the benefit of the survivors, so they might have closure and move on. The few incursions to the relative isolation of the Escobar beach house are the occasional sounds of a wave beating on the ocean shore, or the similar sound of a car pulling into the driveway. The headlights from the car are the only bright flashes to illuminate the interior of this bungalow. The headlights and gentle automobile rumbling announce the arrival of Geraldo, who is late due to a flat tire, and one hour later, the arrival of Dr. Roberto Miranda, who had rescued Geraldo on the roadway, and now returns well past midnight to offer further assistance. Something, either paranoiac delusion or a sharp whiff of reality, not to mention the discovery of a cassette tape of Schubert symphonies in Dr. Miranda’s car, convinces Paulina that Dr. Miranda is her past rapist and torturer. Problem is, she cannot be certain since she was blindfolded and beneath a hood the whole time of her ordeal, listening to Schubert. Geraldo Escobar, Paulina’s husband, who is played by Frank Lawler, is that well-meaning voice of reason, that wooly-haired professor or executive with the Doctorate who rises through the ranks by never offending the wrong person. Paulina tells him, “You are the kind of guy who thinks you are smarter than everybody else. That you have to solve other people’s problems for them.” Lawler steps into the skin of his character, providing the needed foil for the volatile Paulina. To him, the tape of Schubert is just a coincidence. Fernando Luna’s portrayal of Dr. Roberto Miranda is rich and multidimensional. When Paulina snaps, and ties him to a chair to hold him at gunpoint for the next 24 hour (95% of the play), he seems perpetually about to pee himself. We watch this big lug’s machismo melt as Paulina unpacks her psychological luggage on him, extracting her version of social revenge from behind a loaded gun. Broomsticks are mentioned. (Smirk). Leave kids of a tender age at home unless you want a whole lot of explaining to do. Seriously pissed off Paulina, at the Chilean beach house, with the revolver. Was Dr. Miranda’s confession forced or real? Now there’s a staycation that will leave you reeling. “Just shut up and take it,” as Paulina might say.

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idea and concept seems absurd, as things progress the situation George and Ben find themselves in makes more and more sense. The craziness of life, the complexities it conceals, only to unleash chaos at the most unforeseen of instances, all of this and more ebbs and flows like an omnipresent sea stretching long into the horizon hiding its turbulence in a serene, wave-free façade. Everything builds to a scene between George and Joey that stopped my breath in its tracks, the two speaking volumes even

though the words they’re saying are relatively few and even further between. They share a moment of heartache and understanding, grief transforming into joy, with the promise of new affairs and opportunities hidden in the unforgettable tragedies life always has residing just around the corner. Love is Strange lives up to its title, the story of togetherness and romance it tells universal in scope and significance, up until the final portrait is hung and a smile of youthful promise decisively blossoms into hope-filled reality. Sony Pictures Classics

New York apartment with the loss of income, the pair, together for almost four decades, are now practically homeless, each forced to reside separately on the couches and bunk beds of family members as they attempt to search for a new place inside the city to plant roots and call their own. Director Ira Sachs, co-writing with Keep the Lights On collaborator Mauricio Zacharias, doesn’t over-sentimentalize the proceedings, refusing to allow melodrama or treacle to leach inside the narrative at any point. He presents things matter-of-factly, as they are, and even though cinematographer Christos Voudouris (Before Midnight) gives his images an old school, almost Technicolor sheen, the overall tone is virtually documentarylike in its exactitude. Everything is presented with measured grace, character and emotion crafted with precision each moment leading to the next with mesmerizing simplicity. Molina is magnificent. His reaction when his school lets him go is devastatingly personal, an answer to a question wondering if his firing will lead to him questioning his faith hitting home in such a forceful yet intimate manner tingles went up and down my spine. The veteran actor navigates the proceedings with self-effacing confidence, and whether smiling through heartache, giggling through absurdity or sighing through hardship, there’s never a moment that feels forced or false. More, his chemistry with Lithgow is off the charts, the two presenting their relationship as-is and without any unnecessary embellishments. Lithgow is also very good, but I can’t say his performance moved me near as much as his counterpart’s. Still, he has some achingly sublime moments, not the least of which is a tableside conversation with his niece-

by-marriage Kate (superbly underplayed by Marisa Tomei) over the use of the word “Gay” by her teenage son Joey (Charlie Tahan). There’s also a fantastic montage near the end between he and Molina that had my heart doing blissful somersaults, the moment ending in a scene of bittersweet separation that the actor portrays marvelously. But it is how Sachs and Zacharias make the events so achingly believable that allows the film to resonate as deeply and as profoundly as it does. While initially the

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Winter’s second Tale an endearing sequel

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by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer DOLPHIN TALE 2 Now playing

was in the first film, and she was adorable, I actually found her somewhat insufferable this time, her chemistry with Gamble not particularly strong, making their maybemore-than-friends friendship not nearly as believable as it should be. All the same, the movie never overstays its welcome. And, while the outcome is never in doubt, getting there is far more emotionally affecting than I expected it to be before entering the theatre. I admit to having to reach for my tissues on more than one occasion, an opening five-minute sequence with famed one-armed-surfer Bethany Hamilton more euphoric and inspiring than the entirety of the movie Soul Surfer based on her life proved to be. Former actor Smith does a

wonderful job highlighting the CMA’s business of animal rescue and rehabilitation, and on more than one occasion my heart skipped a beat as the team at the institute did their job to perfection. Dolphin Tale 2 isn’t a great film. It doesn’t do anything unexpected or go in directions close to being off the beaten path. But it does warm the heart in ways that feel honest, authentic and pure. And, while Sawyer’s choices aren’t shocking or Winter’s situation isn’t resolved in an unsatisfactory manner, that doesn’t mean they don’t tug at the heartstrings nonetheless. This sequel is a sweetly endearing one, plain and simple, earning both my tears and my smiles, even if it doesn’t bust convention while doing so. Warner Bros.

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A few years after losing her tail in a fishing net and being saved by youngster Sawyer Nelson (Nathan Gamble) and the crackerjack team at Florida’s Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA), dolphin Winter has just suffered her second tragedy. Her surrogate mother, Panama, has sadly passed due to old age, leaving her young companion alone, a serious no-no as far the USDA is concerned. Now the clock is ticking to find Winter and her prosthetic fin a new companion. But with the head of the CMA, Dr. Clay Haskett (Harry Connick, Jr.), refusing to budge from his institution’s mission statement of rehabilitating the animals they treat with the ultimate goal of releasing them back into the wild, chances a new dolphin will be coming to stay are slim. On top of it all, Sawyer has

been chosen as the lone teenage recipient of a major scholarship that will send him away from Florida and Winter for three full months, and as amazing as this opportunity might be, he’s just not certain he can be away from her for that long considering all that’s happening. For those who enjoyed 2011’s Dolphin Tale, it’s highly unlikely they’re going to be even slightly disappointed with this follow-up Dolphin Tale 2. Also inspired by actual events at the very real CMA revolving around their beloved dolphin with the prosthetic fin, Winter, this movie is an equally rousing family-friendly drama about resilience, fortitude and courage, this time revolving around a coming-of-age conundrum familiar to people the world over. It’s a fine little movie, returning director Charles Martin Smith – this time also penning the script – handling things with confident vitality, thankfully limiting the inherent treacle coursing through the melodrama to a relative minimum. The entire cast from the first film, including Gamble, Connick Jr, Ashley Judd, Morgan Freeman, Kris Kristofferson and Austin Stowell, all return; and while some of them are shoehorned into the proceedings rather awkwardly, they still do a nice enough job overall. Also back is Cozi Zuehlsdorff portraying Dr. Haskett’s firecracker of a daughter Hazel, this time making goo-goo eyes at Sawyer while throwing tantrums at the thought Winter might be on the move courtesy of USDA regulations. As cute as she

Cozi Zuehlsdorff and Nathan Gamble in Dolphin Tale 2

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SEATTLE FRINGE FESTIVAL 2014 – SEPT. 17-21

The Seattle Fringe Festival returns to Capi- cated in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. tol Hill this fall with 22 new productions. All artists performing in the Seattle Featuring an eclectic mix of artists, the Fringe Festival 2014 are chosen by a nonSeattle Fringe Festival’s 5-day schedule of- adjudicated lottery. fers a range of live art—from raw and untested to perfectly executed—in a variety of The Seattle Fringe Festival 2014 is a progenres and styles. gram of Theatre Puget Sound (TPS). All donations directly support the Seattle Fringe Every show runs an hour or less. Tickets Festival, but tax-deductible receipts for doare priced affordably at only $10. And, all nations will be issued by TPS. performances are centrally located, within walking distance of each other. The Seattle Fringe Festival is produced in association with Seattle Contemporary. This year you’ll be able to catch a fringe fest show at Annex Theater, Eclectic Theater, Visit our Facebook page to get up-to-thethe NW Film Forum, and the newly-opened minute news about performers, venues, and Calamus Auditorium at Gay City Arts, all lo- Fringe aficionados.

Romance is alive in the Gay Northwest by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer GAY ROMANCE NORTHWEST BOOK FESTIVAL IN SEATTLE September 19-20

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says. “And I think most people past a certain age and level of experience, know what that difference is.” Can sex and Romance survive as separate entities? The answer is as individualistic as those entwined. “Sex doesn’t have to be involved [with romantic writing],” says Holly, “but it sure helps. You can never have too much sex.” Karis describes a scene from her novel Blindsided that she feels is romantic and yet has no sex in the scene: “Cara makes a hanging basket for Lenae, who is visually impaired. The scene in which Cara guides Lenae’s hands over the different plants shows what romance means to me – the willingness to get out of her own mindset… creates an emotional and erotic connection between them.” When sex and Romance are combined it can be something all together different. Sex and Romance are “a nice component and when it works, it can demonstrate passion, intimacy, and caring,” Reed says. “But I think real Romance stems from emotion and not lust.” If the two can be separated as well as combined then, does sex need to be included when it comes to writing? Does every romantic written scene have to give way to sexual passion? “You can fade to black or follow the characters until the bedroom door shuts,” Ricker says. “And then pick up after the fact. It depends on what your intent is as a writer.” But there must be some truth to the old adage of sex sells. “I feel strongly that sexual union or the physical expression of love is an important part of romance fiction,” says

Radclyffe. “Otherwise we are writing about intense friendship but not complete union.” The Gay Romance Northwest Book Festival kicks off Friday evening, September 19, with a FREE reading at the University Bookstore (4326 University Way NE) starting at 7 p.m. The event continues at the Seattle Public Library Central Branch (1000 4th Ave.) on Saturday, September 20, starting at 10 a.m. The full day of activities will include panels and workshops with some of your favorite authors. A ‘Pitch’ session is also scheduled with several major publishing houses including Bold Strokes Books, Dreamspinner Press, and Decadent Publishing among others in attendance. A Book Festival, where books can be purchased and signed by your favorite authors, will be held at the Hotel Monaco (1101 4th Ave.) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. An after-party featuring more short reading and time to mingle with attendees will follow at the Rendezvous Bar/JewelBox Theater (2322 2nd Ave.) from 8:30-10 p.m. For complete details, go to: http://gayromancenorthwest.wordpress. com. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Cost to attend the Saturday event is $25. NOTE: On Sunday, September 21, from 6-8 p.m., a special Bold Strokes Books author book reading will be held at Orca Books in Olympia (509 E. 4th Ave.). Eric Andrews-Katz is the author of The Jesus Injection, a Gay spy thriller featuring Agent Buck 98, and the November released sequel, Balls & Chain. gayromancenorthwest.wordpress.com

They say that Romance is dead (or at least dormant) in most situations. That, however, is not the case in the Pacific Northwest next weekend. On Friday and Saturday, September 19 and 20, Old Growth Northwest hosts the Gay Romance Northwest Book Festival, starting with a FREE book reading at the University Bookstore (4326 University Way NE) on Friday at 7 p.m. On Saturday starting at 10 a.m. more than 200 authors of the LGBT Romance genre will be meeting, participating in and attending panels and workshops at the Seattle Public Library Central Branch (1000 4th Ave.) followed by a Book Festival at the Hotel Monaco (1101 4th Ave.). The festival ends with short readings by several authors and socializing at the Rendezvous/Jewelbox Theater (2322 2nd Ave.). (REGISTRATION for the Saturday main event is required. Cost is $25. http://gayromancenorthwest.wordpress.com.) But as all the authors gather to celebrate LGBT Romance, it leaves the question of definition. What exactly is Romance when it comes to writing? Is Romance different from sex and, if so, how? Is Romance limited to clichés of chocolate and flowers and the crooning sounds of Barry White, or is there something emotional, mental, or maybe even spiritual about the mysteries of romance. “Romance is a journey,” says Radclyffe, the President of Bold Strokes Books publishing – one of the largest GLBT publishing houses in the United States. The author of more than two-dozen Lesbian romance/fiction titles explains that, “[Romance is something] shared by two people that encompasses an emotional, physical, and spiritual connection unique to them.” David Holly, author of The Raptures of Time (a science-fiction tale of homoeroticism), says that, “Romance can be a bond, a sharing, a mystery. It’s a participation in something outside of yourself. And yet it can encompass all of those and more.” So how is this mystical event ignited? Is it something that can be cultivated or does it have to happen within a natural occur-

rence? “Romance can be unexpected,” says Jeffrey Ricker, author of The Unwanted, a Young Adult Fantasy novel. “The ‘bolt out of the blue’ sort of thing that metaphorically knocks you over.” Rick R. Reed, author of Husband Hunters, a novel about a Gay Seattle-based reality show, replies, “Romance does not have to be about hearts and flowers, although it can. It does have to be about putting someone else ahead of yourself.” Does Romance have to be based in the metaphysical, or can it be harvested among physical elements as well? “Romance needs to be rooted in the everyday,” says Karis Walsh, author of the Lesbian romance Harmony. “Simple gestures that offer help or comfort or support shows that you’re in tune with your partner/ love. [Although] grand and stereotypical romantic gestures don’t have as much meaning to me as the little day-to-day acts of caring.” OK. So the spark of Romance, through whatever forces, has been ignited. What now? Can Romance be cultivated as an individual entity, or does it have to lead to sexual contact? “The differences between romance and sex are probably only one of degree,” says Radclyffe. “One can have sex without romance, and romance without sex, but both might be less than they could be without the other.” Another view suggests that Romance and sex can be separated by where they are enacted. “Sex is physical,” Ricker says. “Romance occurs in the realm of the mind.” And the view can even be extended to one of age. “There’s a big chasm between fucking and making love,” Reed

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Meetings Events Activities

FOR A CALENDAR LISTING: Send details to: SGN, Attn: Community Calendar, 1605 12th Ave, Ste 31, Seattle, WA 98122. SGN phone: 324-4297. Fax: 3227188. E-mail: sgn2@sgn.org. INCLUDE: Date, time, location, contact phone # for publication (if possible), brief description of event & sponsoring organization. DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm. ACCESSIBILITY: Is your event accessible to LGBTQ people with disabilities? See Jean’s List webpage www. scn.org/activism/calendar/disabilities.html for Marla Nonken’s disabilities accommodations lists. NOTE: Phone numbers accompanying listings are within area code (206) & locations of meetings/ events are in Seattle unless otherwise noted.

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SATURDAY - September 13

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. Between the Covers - Gay City LGBT Library Book Club. 1pm. Gay City, 517 E. Pike St. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Informal group of Queer folks talking about Queer literature. Visit www.gaycity.org for monthly reading selection. OUT for Sustainablity Fab Planet Summit. 1-6:30pm. 220 2nd Ave S. Panels & workshops address sustainability issues & community building. Snacks & drinks will be served. www.out4s.org HRC Seattle Gala Dinner. Registration & Silent Auction 5:30pm; Dinner Program 6:45pm. Seattle Sheraton, 1400 6th Ave. Features “True Blood” star Joe Manganiello & HRC Communications VP Fred Sainz. For full program & tickets visit hrcseattle.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouth center.org. (Also meets Thursdays & Fridays 4-10pm.) Overcoming Crystal Meth (OCM). 6-7:30pm. Seattle Area Support Groups, 303 17th Ave E. Every Saturday & Wednesday. OCM is an abstinent based peer support group for LGBTQ, straight and other men and women abstaining from CRYSTAL METH. If you choose to abstain from crystal meth and wish to have an open discussion about it, then check these meetings out. Open to everyone! No cost to you! Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. For more information visit www.rainbowbridgeclub.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com South King County Pride (9/12-14) - Celebrate Pride. 7pm. Nashville’s, 114 Railroad Ave N, Kent; AC Tavern, 209 E Meeker St., Kent. King and Queen of the Seas Pageant - “Love Birds - Hearts Aflutter.” 6pm doors; 7pm show. R Place, 619 E Pine St. Guest performers include: Jessica Paradisco and Gabrielle Grimaldi. Hosted by Donnatella Howe. Categories include: Formal Wear, Theme Wear, and Talent. $5 suggested donation. www.imperialcourto fseattle.com and on Facebook. Sistah Sinema - “Money Matters.” 7pm. LEM Life Enrichment Bookstore, 5023 Rainier Ave. S. The theme for Sistah Sinema’s screening of “Money Matters: The Movie” will be overcoming trauma, as that is the major topic of the film. The goal is to create a safe space for Queer women of color to discuss experiences navigating personal tragedy, mental and physical illness, substance abuse, and assault. For details: www.fb.com/ sistahsinema/events. Captain Smartypants “Starstruck” (9/13, 9/20 & 9/21). Sat 9/13 & 9/20 - 8pm; Sun 9/21 - 7pm. The Triple Door, 216 Union St. Features hilarious roasts of movies & movie stars. Tickets $25 & $35. www.captainsmarty pants.org “Terminally Delightful.” 8pm. West Hall, OddFellows Building, 915 E Pine St. Ben DeLaCreme brings her acclaimed solo show to Seattle, with song, dance & high camp high jinks. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door. www.strangertickets.com

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Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. FredLind Manor, 1802 17th Ave. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Championship season for Seattle’s only LGBT speaking club. Winners in the Monday night competition go on to the Area level, up against speakers from other dowtown clubs, and can move up to the Division & District levels. www.FreelySpeaking.org [NOTE: Barbara Sehr hosts this special “Comic Relief” night where club members present five-to-seven minute yarns. The public is invited.] Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) PFLAG/Bremerton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 700 Callahan Dr, Bremerton. Meets 3rd Monday each month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 3257724. PFLAG/Everett Monthly Meeting. 7pm. First Congregational Church of Everett, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Meets 3rd Monday each month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. A chance for youth to talk with others about their experiences & concerns related to identifying as Transgender. www.lamberthouse.org Lambert House Art Night. 7:30-9:30pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Unity Gay Men’s AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St. Tacoma. Every Monday. (253) 474-8897. Washington Gender Alliance Support Group Meeting in Shoreline. 7:30pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline. Meets every Monday. For information email info@washingtongender alliance.com Les Be Honest. 8-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Open women only AA group. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org.

TUESDAY - September 16

rental. 329-1515. Lotus Sisters. 11am-1:15pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 2nd Sunday of every month. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. Lotus.sisters@ yahoo.com; www.sasgcc.org Meditation for GBT Men. 11am-1pm. Cal Anderson House, 400 Broadway. Suitable for beginning & experienced meditators. Sponsored by Dharma Buddies. Contact Forrest Rode, 920-6117, Mike Chin (509) 990-0007, or Doug Allison, doug.l.allison@gmail.com. Women may wish to contact our sister meditation group via lotus.sisters@yahoo.com. www.dharmabuddies.org South King County Pride (9/12-14) - Pride Festival. 11am-3pm. Burlington Green Park, W Meeker St & Railroad Ave N, Kent. Just for Today. 12-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Drop-in 12-step (Narcotics Anonymous) group open to anyone in recovery. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 12-1:30pm. Seattle University Student Center, 901 12th Ave, Room 122. Every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. Perfect for guys looking for more relaxed SUNDAY - September 14 play, who are just getting back into soccer, just learning For information on GLBT-friendly religious/spiritual the game and/or want to supplement their competitive organizations in the Greater Seattle area, call or play with a recreational team. To sign up visit www. email Rick at the SGN office: 206-324-4297; sgn2@ raincitysoccer.org sgn.org. No Safeword Writers Group. 1-3pm. Meets 2nd SunHiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 West- day each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support lake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for members’ efforts. Support is in the form of critique for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http:// & commentary on each other’s work, information about groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHikingGroup/ publishing opportunities, & discussion of issues facing Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen writers. For info & location, NSWG@sexpositive culture. Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday. org; www.nosafewordwritersgroup.org. (Also meets 4th Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards! Monday, 7-9pm.) Sponsored by the Snohomish County Gay Men’s Task Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/Weds/ Force. For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Seattle Sunday Bowlers. 10am. West Seattle Bowl, Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW Oregon St). Open bowl every & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You don’t workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimhave to worry about how you bowl! $4.25 + $1 shoe mers. www.orcaswimteam.org

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Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Every Sunday (except during the summer). Regular league bowling. Jeff, 932-3731. Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

MONDAY - September 15

SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Women’s HIV+ Support Group in Tacoma. 2-3:30pm. Pierce County AIDS Foundation, 3520 S Pine St, Tacoma - 3 blocks east of Tacoma Mall. Meets 3rd Monday each month. (253) 383-2565. Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County. Every Monday. An informal group of Gay men living in Snohomish County meet for dinner at Snohomish County restaurants. For information, location & to RSVP contact Ricardo at socialdinnerclub@yahoo.com or phone (360) 722-1664. Seattle Women’s Commission Meeting. 5:30-8pm. Municipal Bldg, 600 4th Ave Rm 221. Meets 3rd Monday each month (except December). SWC is a 20-member volunteer advisory board that advises the Mayor, City Council, & all City of Seattle departments on matters concerning women & women’s rights. Meetings open to the public. 684-4537. Healing Words. 6:30-8pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Drop-in group open to all who are healing from trauma, addiction, or just the challenges of life in general. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org. Pozitively Me! 6:30-8pm. Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike St. Every Monday. A group and conversation about HIV for Gay & Bi men newly diagnosed and for Gay & Bi men facing the challenges of living with HIV longterm. www.gaycity.org.

Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Safe Schools Coalition Monthly Meeting. 3-5pm. Planned Parenthood, 2001 E Madison. Meets 3rd Tuesday most months (schedule varies in summer). The Safe Schools Coalition: A Public-Private Partnership in Support of LGBT youth. All are welcome at meetings; lots of volunteer opportunities are discussed. 632-0662 ext 49; CRISIS LINE: 1-877-SAFE-SAFE; www.safeschools coalition.org. Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org GSBA Taste of Svedka Cocktail Contest. 6-8pm. The Foundry in SODO, 4130 1st Ave S. Join our cast of local bars as they create show-stopping craft cocktails. Try them all & vote for the cocktail that will have a starring role at the 2014 Taste of GSBA. Admission: One bottle of wine valued at $50 or more OR $30 per person. RSVP to office@thegsba.org LGBTQ Questioning & Allied Youth Drop-in Group in Renton. 6-8pm. Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS), 1025 S 3rd St, Renton. Meets every Tuesday. Confidential. Snacks provided. Bring friends or come alone - anyone 12-18 is welcome. Questions? Call Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600 ext 155, or email sarahh@rays.org Seattle Police Department LGBTQ Advisory Council Monthly Meeting. 6-8pm. Seattle Police Department East Precinct Community Meeting Room, 12th Ave & E Pine St. Meets 3rd Tuesday most months. The Sexual Minority Community Advisory Council has been established by the SPD to increase relationships & communication between the community & the SPD. Members of the GLBT community are invited to attend. kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Topics range from family issues to school happenings to like/lust/love relationships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Seattle Tennis Alliance Social Doubles. 6:30-8pm. Meadowbrook Playfield, 10533 35th Ave NE (tennis courts at 32nd Ave NE). Every Tuesday & Thursday thru Sept. STA is Seattle’s premier Gay & Lesbian tennis club. $3 for members & first-time guests, $5 for returning guests. http://sta.clubexpress.com. Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI). 7-8:30pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E (enter at 509 10th Ave E; buzz in, Dickson room). Every Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction. Seattle SAA

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helpline 237-8828. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older. 7-8:30pm. University Congregational Church, 4515 16th Ave NE, Pilgrim Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. 545-3521. Rain City Jacks. 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at 7pm; 4th Sunday each month at1pm. West Queen Anne/ Interbay. Location & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a traditional jack-off club. Friendly, sexpositive, non-profit and private. Membership required. Adult men only. Enroll at the door. www.raincityjacks. org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5035. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Tuesday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Different Drummers. 7:15-8:30pm. Every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. For info & location call Dennis at 363-4500 or www.outdrum.com Ageless. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma. 7:30pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N “K” St, Tacoma. Every Tuesday. Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who want to play. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 414-8797. www.otterpolo.com.

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FRIDAY - September 19

Port Townsend Film Festival (9/19-9/21). For a list of films & venues visit www.ptfilmfest.com Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Thursdays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.) Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org 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 Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Rain Country Dance Night. 7-11pm, lessons at 7:15pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. An evening of country-western dancing for the LGBTQ community. FREE. www.raincountrydance.org. Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday. (253) 474-8897. Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 7:45pm. Seattle Counseling Service, Rainbow Room, 1216 Pine St at Melrose Ave. Every Friday. (See Sunday listing at noon for complete details.) Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org GaYme Night 4 the LGBT Community. 8pm-1am. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun. www.sasgcc.org

WEDNESDAY - September 17

Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. www.maturefriends.org True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community. For information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter. (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Overcoming Crystal Meth (OCM). 6-7:30pm. Seattle Area Support Groups, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday & Saturday. OCM is an abstinent based peer support group for LGBTQ, straight and other men and women abstaining from CRYSTAL METH. If you choose to abstain from crystal meth and wish to have an open discussion about it, then check these meetings out. Open to everyone! No cost to you! Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Discuss the best LGBT novels with other book-lovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come once or come every week. Check our website for this month’s book. http://faculty. washington.edu/swittet/sglbookclub/ SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Lotus Sisters with Arinna Weisman. 6:30pm. Columbia City Church of Hope, 3818 S Angeline St. Meets every Wednesday. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. Lotus.sisters@yahoo.com; www. lotussisters.org. Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.) The Gay Uncle Time – A Celebration of Pop, Underground, Camp, Gay & Trash Culture of the ‘60s & ‘70s and Beyond! With Fabulous Special Guests. 7pm. The Rendezvous Grotto, 2322 2nd Ave. Third Wednesday each month. The Gay Uncle Time, a spin-off of The Comedy Womb, is a combination salon, cabaret, classroom, story time visit with your favorite relative you never knew you had & a few of his fabulous friends. Picture John Waters subbing for Garrison Keillor on a $13 budget in a friend’s living room with special guests. Joining The Gay Uncle this month will be Comedy Womb producer Danielle K.L. Gregoire, the charming and funny Barbara Sehr, multi-talented EmpeRoar Fabu Lous, the local comic who lives a delightfully secretive life that is mostly not on the Internet and who refuses to smile in photos Finn Cottom, the blazing energy of SuperNovaMajesty Michaels, one of Seattle’s most popular comedians Abbey Drake, and the magical beauty of Autumn Equinox-Weinstein. $5 at the door. www.facebook.com/ thegayuncletime. HIV/AIDS Support Group. 7-8:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Please arrive by 7:00pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing. 3222437; www.sasgcc.org Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm. Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300. All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. www. ingersollcenter.org

fathers & friends. You are not alone. For information, community events & “questioning” visit www.gfas.org or our message board at http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/ gayfathersseattle Gay Male Sexuality & Relationships. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave. E. Every Thursday. A discussion group that is strictly focused on sexual topics and relationship issues related to being a Gay male. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Debauchery. Doors 7pm, Show 8pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. Queers stripping for Queers in a hot, anti-oppressive space, raising money for organizations that serve the Queer community. The show features stripteases, lots of audience interaction & even birthday lapdances on stage! Be sure to bring plenty of dollar bills - a portion of the proceeds goes to non-profits providing health & social services within the Queer community. Tickets $15 at the door, $10 in advance. 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.)

Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemoviebearssubscribe@yahoogroups.com Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Trained peer facilitators lead a structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender identity & expression. All adults are welcomed, including those who are questioning, allies, or identify as FTM, MTF, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex, among others. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongender alliance.com. Border Riders Motorcycle Club Meet & Greet. 8-9pm. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave (at E Pine St). Meets the Wednesday before the 3rd Saturday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www.borderriders.com

THURSDAY - September 18

Alcoholics Anonymous “Safe & Sober Group.” 12noon-1pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org. BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. The BABES Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood of women facing HIV together. 720-5566 or 888-292-1912; www.babesnetwork.org. Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Fridays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.) Q Hour. 4:30-5:30pm. Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave. 1st & 3rd Thursday each month. A group for LGBTQ youth 13-21 & their allies. Sponsored by Youthcare. FREE. 622-5555 x 212. Shifting Gears. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recov-

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ery from drugs or alcohol. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937. 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. Seattle Tennis Alliance Social Doubles. 6:30-8pm. Lower Woodland Park Courts 5, 6, 7 & 8. Every Tuesday & Thursday. STA is Seattle’s premier Gay & Lesbian tennis club. $2 for members & first-time guests, $5 for returning guests. http://sta.clubexpress.com. Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation - Contemplative Service. 6:30pm. 7141 California Ave SW. 935-0418, office@wsuu.org, www.wsuu.org Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 1422. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org GLBT Legal Clinic. 7-9pm. Meets the 3rd Thursday each month. QLaw Foundation holds a monthly legal clinic addressing the legal needs of LGBT individuals & couples. Volunteer attorneys provide FREE 30-minute consultations. For information and to schedule an appointment, call 235-7235. Clinic volunteers return calls on Tuesdays between 12noon-3pm. For information, visit www.q-law.org/legalclinic 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: 325-7724. www.bellevue-pflag.org. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm. Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower Atrium. Every Thursday. Support meetings for Gay fathers & Gay men who are currently or previously married. Safe, anonymous, non-judgmental environment of caring

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(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.) Gay Romance Northwest Book Festival. 10am-5pm. Seattle Public Library Central Branch, 1000 4th Ave. Panel discussions, writing workshops and pitch sessions. Cost: $25. Registration required. Complete details at http://gayromancenorthwest.wordpress.com. (Free book festival with author siginings from 5:30-7:30pm at Hotel Monaco, 1101 4th Ave.) Port Townsend Film Festival (9/19-9/21). For a list of films & venues visit www.ptfilmfest.com Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday each month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lamberthouse.org Captain Smartypants “Starstruck” (9/13, 9/20 & 9/21). Sat 9/13 & 9/20 - 8pm; Sun 9/21 - 7pm. The Triple Door, 216 Union St. Features hilarious roasts of movies & movie stars. Tickets $25 & $35. www.captain smartypants.org

SUNDAY - September 21

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.) Port Townsend Film Festival (9/19-9/21). For a list of films & venues visit www.ptfilmfest.com Bug Blast. 10am-4pm. Burke Museum, UW, NE 45th St & 17th Ave NE. Examine bugs of all kinds from Burke’s collections, learn about beneficial bugs, enjoy buggy music & more! $10 general admission, FREE for Burke members. Ethyl Forever Car Club, Pacific NW Region Lambda Car Club Monthly Tire Kick/Social. 10:30am. Randy’s Restaurant, 10016 E Marginal Way S (south of the Museum of Flight). Meets the 3rd Sunday each month. Open to all LGBTQ persons & friends who have an interest in the automobile, not just collector or performance vehicles. 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. www.seattleprimetimers.org. Seattle PolyFidelity Discussion Group Potluck Meeting. 5-7:30pm. Meets 3rd Sunday of odd-numbered months at a poly-friendly location. PolyFidelity welcomes persons of all sexual orientations who are interested in discussing responsible alternatives to monogamy. Followed by a Poly Party. For more information & location, www.scn.org/~spg

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Captain Smartypants “Starstruck” (9/13, 9/20 & 9/21). Sat 9/13 & 9/20 - 8pm; Sun 9/21 - 7pm. The Triple Door, 216 Union St. Features hilarious roasts of movies & movie stars. Tickets $25 & $35. www.captain smartypants.org

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Allyship - an organization of LGBTQ individuals fighting for economic and social justice. www.LGBTQ Allyship. org, allyship@yahoo.com, 279-8169. American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver.us Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - www.sbwn.net. Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club - www.chacseattle.org Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) 963-1994. DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffaseattle.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, 461-3222 (24 hour line); King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-888-99-VOICE; Northwest Network - support & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, (253) 798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; Seattle Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 1-800-562-6025. In an emergency call 911. Report domestic violence and sexual assault. Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equal rightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Freely Speaking Toastmasters - www.freely speaking.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 517 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country. GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) - 3639188; www.thegsba.org HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. 205-7837. For a comprehensive list of HIV/AIDS service organizations see the GSBA Guide or visit www.thegsba.org or call Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979. Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.facebook.com/ISCSORE; www. imperialcourtofseattle.com Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 517 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction for the LGBT community and allies can be borrowed free of charge. LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; LGBTMS Connection@gmail.com. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Mantra: 329-0886, www.jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Northwest Bears: www.nw bears.com; The Olympians: www.TheOlympians.net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 888-809-5035, www.raincityjacks. org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples. org; Seattle Men in Leather: www.seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, www.seattle primetimers.org. MUSIC: Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony.org; Rainbow City Band: 1-866-841-9139 ext 2126; rainbowcityband@onebox.com; www.rainbowcity band.com; Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus: 388-1408, 323-0750. www.flyinghouse. org. Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project - gayhistnw@aol.com Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies. 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, https:// groups.yahoo.com/group/maybebaby seattle; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/proudand-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: 568-7777, info@

nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbow familiesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www.seattlepflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Program at API Chaya, 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multiculturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 7813565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@ yahoo. com, www.macctsea.org; Nubian Pride Productions, nubianpride@gmail.com; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN) offers rapid HIV testing, M-F, 10am-5pm, 322-7061, www.pocaan.org and on Facebook; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@hotmail. com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw.org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164; U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle. Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/ glbt.aspx Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 682-6711; www.q-law.org Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - 235-7235. Resource & Referral Line can connect you to LGBTfriendly resources throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Call 323-LGBT Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. At other times leave voice mail and your call will be returned. Or visit www.gaycity.org to view list of resources online or through Facebook. Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschools coalition. org; 451-SAFE (451-7233). SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. 905-9941, www.seamec.org Seattle Area Support Groups & Community Center (SASG) is a non-profit organization that builds community and cultivates powerful, healthy lives by providing

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emotional support and personal development services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, the Queer communities, and those who love them. Our work is done in a spirit of safety, trust, inclusiveness, and celebration of individual differences. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 684-4503. Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families providing. 323-1768. Seattle Out & Proud - 206-322-9561; www.seattle pride.org Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Seattle PrideFest - www.seattlepridefest.org Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) E-zine is an electronic resource distributed to people affected by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. Now a part of Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979, www.thebody.com/step/steppage.html Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network - www.shift recovery.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, until 7pm Tuesdays. (425) 339-5298. Social Outreach Seattle (SOSea) - www.facebook. com/socialoutreachseattle South Sound Q Calendar - LGBTQ events in Tacoma, Olympia & Sound Puget Sound area; www.South SoundQCal.com SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail.com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball. org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/ EthylForever CarClub/; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops: www.jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education

& recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacificnw gra.org; Puddletown Squares: www.puddletown squares.org; Rain City Soccer: www.raincitysoccer. org; Rain Country Dance Association: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; Sea Dawgs: LGBT ice hockey - SkateSeaDawgs@ gmail.com and on Facebook; Seattle Frontrunners: www.seattlefrontrunners.org; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orcaswimteam.org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otterpolo. com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www.quakerugby.com; Seattle Tennis Alliance: www.seattletennisalliance. org; Seattle Unified Bowling Association (SUBA): magee98106@aol.com, www.teamseattle.org/bowling. htm, www.thepridel eague.com, Century 21 League; Seattle United Soccer League: www.seattleunitedsl.com; Seattle Volleyball Club: www.seattlevolleyballclub.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www. teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934. Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 2215 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, a resource center for the LGBTIQA community of Pierce County, (253) 383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org TRANSGENDER: Emerald City Social Club: (425) 827-9494; Gender Alliance of the South Sound: www.SouthSoundGender.com; Gender Justice League: www.genderjusticeleague.org; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey.com; Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersoll center.org; The New BoyZ Club: www.olympiaftm group.webs.com; Olympia Trans Discussion Group: www.facebook.com/pages/Olympia-Trans-DiscussionGroup/262449878114; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www.washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: BABES: support groups for HIV+ women. 720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Lesbians Over 40: 7220729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc.org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www.pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com; Seattle Girls of Leather: www.sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbianconcern. org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/womenofwestseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http://lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot. com, twitter.com/ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 461-4493. Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www. globeyouth.org; Health Education Youth Outreach: for LGBTQ youth, ages 16-24 - Jessica Hatlo, 206957-1665, jessicah@llaa.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 3222515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.MatthewsPlace. com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag. org; Pizza Klatch: weekly lunchtime support groups for LGBTQ youth in Thurston County, www.pizzaklatch.org; Prism: for LGBTQ youth, 14-21, in Puyallup - Cherise. Alexander@ multicare.org; www.facebook.com/PuyallupPrism; Proud Out Wonderful (POW!): for LGBTQ youth, 13-21, in South King County, 206-326-9112, www. facebook.com/proudoutwonderful; Q Youth Resources: in Kitsap County - 360-698-3335; www.kchaf.org; Queer Youth Space: 206-495-9963; www.queeryouth space. org; Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS): LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth drop-in group, ages 12-18 Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600, ext 155; sarahh@rays.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 451-SAFE (451-7233) (non-emergency), 1-877-SAFESAFE (1-877-723-3723) (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888431-TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www. thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw. org; Vista Youth Center: for LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth, ages 14-21, in Kennewick, 509-396-5198, www.vistayouthcenter.org; YouthCare/Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 5228412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoudGLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www. yspp.org

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_______________________________ ENERGY/BODYWORK Therapeutic massage. 29 years experience. Relaxation, major/ minor injuries, chronic muscle pain. Small Queen Anne home office/studio. Massage table or massage chair. Convenient parking. (I’m a Gay-friendly straight male graphic artist, web author.) First session 50% off = $45/1.5 hours (travel extra). By appointment only. References available. Chris Pringer, Reiki Master, 206286-0899. If you get a voice message mentioning “extension #,” please hang up and call back again. Brochure, testimonials, etc. via chalicebridge.com/BMIBrochure.html. 44/21 _______________________________

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_______________________________ EXCEPTIONAL BODYWORK Given by highly trained LMP. I specialize in injury treatment, acute, chronic, and repetitive stress motion. I have a studio on CapHill, and one just north of the UW. Insurance accepted. Matt Shafer, LMP, 206-235-7766. 38/12 _______________________________

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BODYWORKMAN.COM Wanted to give a big thanks to my many clients & friends & SGN, George & Rick from the past 20 years. I have just closed my massage business due to terminal cancer & am currently doing mostly OK & taking it easy. Would be more than happy if former clients I’ve befriended over the years would like to call & say hi. Big hugs ... thanks guys ... John Runyan, 206.324.0682. 39/3 ________________________________

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_______________________________ RAIN CITY JACKS Seattle’s own JO Club, RCJ hosts three group jack-off events every month. Hot, friendly, safe fun! Adult men only. 888-809-5035. info@raincityjacks.org; www. raincityjacks.org. 35/12 _______________________________ FREE & ANONYMOUS HIV & STD COUNSELING/TESTING Walk-In or by Appt GAY CITY HEALTH PROJECT 517 E. Pike St. MON-FRI: 3pm-8pm SAT: 12:30pm-5pm More Info & to Schedule Appt 206-860-6969 _______________________________ SEATTLE PRIME TIMERS A social organization for Gay and Bisexual Men over 40 and their admirers. www.seattleprimetimers.org; info@seattleprimetimers. org SGN/ _______________________________

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