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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 37, Volume 39, September 16, 2011
A Glee-ful read
Getting comfortable with Yara Sofia
Jane Lynch’s new memoir is a mighty win
by Joshua Michael Rumley SGN Contributing Writer
by Jeremy Behrens SGN Contributing Writer
Yara Sofia is the feisty Puerto Rican drag performer who dazzled viewers during the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. While Sofia didn’t take the ultimate title in the reality show, she made it to the top four and secured herself as the fan favorite of the season for her grace, humor, passion, and amazing assortment of beautiful costumes. Sofia will be making her Seattle debut with the entire cast of Le Faux at Julia’s on Broadway on September 2324.
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Joshua Rumley: What have you been up to since RuPaul’s Drag Race? Yara Sofia: Oh baby, I’ve been traveling a lot. It’s crazy. My entire life is pretty much in a suitcase right now, and it’s totally stuffed. It’s been crazy, but I love all of the traveling I’ve been doing since the show. It’s been one show after
SGN’s 2011 fall film preview: Part II by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN Contributing Writer
Leonardo DiCaprio in J. Edgar
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a third time (this time the doobie is in 3D), and the first half of the closing chapter in the Twilight saga begins its pregnant assault on teenage girls and their precious heartstrings. On the plus side, there are new films from Clint Eastwood (J. Edgar), Martin Scorsese (Hugo), Alexander Payne (The Descendants), David Cronenberg (A Dangerous Method), and the always controversial Lars von Trier (Melancholia) to look forward to, so it isn’t going to be a total loss. As for December, some of the more intriguing titles on the docket make appearances, like Steven Spielberg’s WWI drama War Horse, David Fincher’s supposedly gruesome take on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody’s Juno follow-up Young Adult, Roman Polanski’s Carnage, Cameron Crowe’s We Bought a Zoo, and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy with Gary Oldman all making an appearance. Add to that high-profile sequels like Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, and – can’t forget this one – Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked and you’ve got the makings for a potentially intriguing capper to 2011’s cinematic slate. Here are some of the films scheduled to hit Seattle screens see fall films page 33
The Horrors play short, tight set at Neumos by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer The Horrors September 8 Neumos The disheveled, sloppy rock quintet I anticipated seeing at Neumos last week never showed up. Instead, a surprisingly delightful and cool, calm, and collected five-piece band played solidly for just over an hour. British industrial group The Horrors are the rage overseas, though the interest level here in the U.S. is much lower. This was evidenced by a half-full venue and closed-off balcony on the
night they played Seattle. Still, the crowd that did assemble itself to watch these guys – who regularly appear with prickly hair, eyeliner, and mostly black attire in their publicity photos – came to connect the talent with the hype. Gay men who follow the alternative rock scene were among the curious onlookers. They opened with “Changing the Rain,” which doubles as the leadoff track from The Horrors’ newest album Skying. Tall and rail-thin lead singer Faris Bad-
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Looking ahead toward November, it is clear that Hollywood is going for the tried and true to win your precious holiday boxoffice dollars. Shrek earns a spin-off with Puss in Boots, Kermit and company return to the big screen with The Muppets, second doses of Happy Feet and Piranha stake out their respective territories, Harold and Kumar toke it up for
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Gary Coleman had Diff’rent Strokes, Macaulay Culkin had Home Alone, Drew Barrymore had E.T. By the time these three were teenagers, their careers were already on the upswing. However, despite her best efforts when she was young, Jane Lynch (Glee, A Mighty Wind) was by no means a “child star.” In fact, her first big break didn’t come until meeting director Christopher Guest (Best in Show, Waiting for Guffman) in her late 30s. This is just one of many in “a series of happy accidents,” as Lynch describes as her life. In her debut memoir, aptly titled Happy Accidents, Lynch chronicles her less-than-shining rise to fame, her struggles with
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Emmy Awards: Jane Lynch will host TV’s biggest night
Will win: Linney or Falco. The battle is between two worthy competitors, and dare I choose one over the other? Should win: Plimpton. I’m breaking my loyalty to Linney, one of my favorite actresses on the planet, because Plimpton is spot-on perfect as a gossipy, white trash mom.
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Supporting Actor, Comedy nominees: Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men), Chris Colfer (Glee), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family), Ed O’Neill (Modern Family), Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family), Ty Burrell (Modern Family) Will win: Too close to call. Should win: Ferguson. Colfer is consistently great on Glee, but his scenes are actually dramatic not comedic. I’m cheering for the other Gay guy in this category, Ferguson, who deserves the win just for last winter’s flash mob scene. Supporting Actress, Comedy nominees: Jane Lynch (Glee), Betty White (Hot in Cleveland), Julie Bowen (Modern Family), Kirsten Wiig (Saturday Night Live), Jane Krakowski (30 Rock), Sofia Vergara (Modern Family) Will win: Lynch. She’s hosting, she’s last year’s winner, and Glee wouldn’t be the same without her. White, the little old train that could, has an outside chance. Should win: Vergara. I love you, Sue Sylvester. But toss a bone to the insanely hilarious Columbian, who can steal scenes away even from a stellar ensemble cast. Drama Series nominees: Boardwalk Empire, The Good Wife, Mad Men, Friday Night Lights, Dexter, Game of Thrones Will win: Boardwalk Empire. Backed by Martin Scorcese, the Mad Men streak appears to be over. Should win: Mad Men. This spiffy drama is TV at its finest, and last season was proof it’s still got legs. Lead Actor, Drama nominees: Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire), Michael C. Hall (Dexter), Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights), Jon Hamm (Mad Men), Hugh Laurie (House), Timothy Olyphant (Justified) Will win: Buscemi. With Bryan Cran-
by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer Some things are guaranteed to happen on Emmy Awards night. Kate Winslet will add a winged statuette to her trophy case with a victory for Lead Actress-Miniseries or Movie for her work in Mildred Pierce. Breaking Bad won’t win anything because it wasn’t eligible last season, though it’s already a serious contender for 2012 due to its current, mindblowing fourth season. And Ashton Kutcher is going to look sharp as a fox in a cut suit. Aside from this, expect the unexpected. Out and proud Jane Lynch, up for Supporting Actress-Comedy, will host the Primetime Emmys telecast on September 18. Other Gay nominees include Chris Colfer (Glee), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family), Alan Cumming (The Good Wife), Todd Haynes (director, Mildred Pierce), and Jeremy Podeswa (director, Boardwalk Empire). Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden TV special goes heelto-heel with Bette Midler’s The Showgirl Must Go On. Joining Kutcher as presenters are Sofia Vergara, Will Arnett, Zooey Deschanel, Amy Poehler, and Juliana Margulies, to name a few.
Here are my best guesses on who’ll be taking home Emmy gold. Comedy Series nominees: Glee, Parks and Recreation, The Office, Modern Family, 30 Rock, The Big Bang Theory Will win: Modern Family. A global hit – No. 1 in Spain, France, and throughout Europe – this is the most progressive comedy on the tube. Should win: Modern Family. Unparalleled in this category. The Halloween episode with Mitchell (Ferguson) dressing up as Spider-Man at his law firm was a riot. Lead Actor, Comedy nominees: Matt LeBlanc (Episodes), Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory), Steve Carell (The Office), Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory), Louis C.K. (Louie), Alec Baldwin (30 Rock) Will win: Carell. Fifth time’s a charm for the departed, and missed, Michael Scott. Should win: Carell. Long overdue. Lead Actress, Comedy nominees: Laura Linney (The Big C), Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie), Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation), Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly), Martha Plimpton (Raising Hope), Tina Fey (30 Rock)
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Supporting Actor, Drama nominees: John Slattery (Mad Men), Andre Braugher (Men of a Certain Age), Walton Goggins (Justified), Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), Josh Charles (The Good Wife), Alan Cumming (The Good Wife) Will win: Dinklage. A respected film and TV actor, Dinklage would be a way for Emmy voters to reward a successful rookie series that would otherwise go home emptyhanded. Should win: Goggins. The fact that Walton Goggins went unnoticed by the Television Academy for his work on The Shield is shocking, even more reason to finally call him forward to the podium. Supporting Actress, Drama nominees: Kelly Macdonald (Boardwalk Empire), Christina Hendricks (Mad Men), Michelle Forbes (The Killing), Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife), Margo Martindale (Justified), Christine Baranski (The Good Wife) Will win: Panjabi. Last year’s winner looks to repeat, on the heels of a brilliant season – she slept with her colleague’s husband, for Pete’s sake! Should win: Hendricks. I could make a case for Martindale, who guest starred on Dexter and the Oscar-winning film Million Dollar Baby, but Hendricks plays office queen bee Joan Harris flawlessly.
alcoholism and her sexuality, and directors’ penchants for casting her in roles intended for men. Growing up in Dalton, Illinois, Lynch had no doubt in her mind that one day she would be famous, just like her crush, Ron Howard, or Vicki Lawrence of The Carol Burnett Show. Having sent out numerous letters to many production studios with little response, Lynch spent the next almost 30 years clawing her way to the front door of fame. While attending school at Illinois State University, Lynch discovered one of the mantras she would embody throughout the rest of her career: “All the characters ever written are already inside you. It’s just a matter of accessing them and bringing them forward. And having no fear of the dark side.” And fear the dark side she did not. Whether creating a fully staged version of The Brady Bunch so she and her friends could work, or couch surfing while living in New York, the early adult years of Lynch’s life are enough to leave any struggling young actor with a little bit of hope that, damn it, the sun will come out tomorrow! Lynch’s struggle with alcoholism – told with brutal honesty and immense self-reflection – is balanced with the same sense of humor that has made her a staple in some of America’s favorite comedies. Whether playing a Lesbian dog groomer, a has-been actress-turned-caterwaiter (Party Down – check it out on Netflix), or the choir-bashing dictator coach of a high school cheerleading squad, Lynch’s gift of comic timing has been proven time
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y Awards.
Lead Actress, Drama nominees: Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men), Connie Britton (Friday Night Lights), Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit), Mireille Enos (The Killing), Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife), Kathy Bates (Harry’s Law) Will win: Margulies. Upset last year by Kyra Sedgwick, who didn’t even make the cut this time around, it’s Margulies’ award to lose. Should win: Enos. My heart says Moss, although she didn’t have as much screen time as the previous season. That said, Enos was riveting on The Killing, not to mention equally good on Big Love.
and time again. Her memoir proves her talents are not limited to the silver screen. Although at one point she promises the book would be funnier if she were performing it, I found myself laughing out loud at some of her anecdotes, particularly her story about meeting her wife Lara at the National Center for Lesbian Rights gala (sorry, ladies, but she’s off the market). Seeing as Lynch is a comedic actor, and not a stand up comic a la Kathy Griffin, I opened the book with some apprehension, thinking, “How funny could this lady really be?” Her strong background in improvisation proved me wrong time and time again, but she never sacrificed a moment of truth for a laugh. Lynch’s journey to the top was easy to relate to. The ups and downs of her personal life, on top of her career struggles, were a testament to her work ethic. Lynch got the career she wanted by, as she put it, “being ready and willing to take chances.” So much for life plans now, huh? Having a number of walk-on roles and guest appearances throughout the majority of her career, Lynch’s sudden rise to stardom rivals even Betty White’s inexplicable (but entirely welcome) resurgence. In a time when almost every celebrity is writing a memoir to earn a quick buck, it can be hard to tell what is worth reading. While not as meaty as some actors’ memoirs out there, Lynch’s Happy Accidents is a heartfelt story about an underdog in every sense of the word. Witty and comical, Lynch’s onscreen personality shines through in her narrative, complete with (sometimes humorous) photos of Lynch’s past. Happy Accidents is definitely best in show.
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ston out of the running, the question is will Jon Hamm or Michael C. Hall finally win? Against Buscemi, probably not. Should win: Hall or Hamm. This would be a career achievement for either.
Seattle hosts national LGBT band convention court esy rainbo w city band
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bands will be hosted in Seattle next month. Over 30 national LGBT bands (as well as two from Canada and two from Australia) Lights…Camera…Action make up the Lesbian and Gay Band AssociMcCaw Hall ation (LGBA). Together, they will descend October 16 on Seattle to hold a four-day conference to The Emerald City is getting ready to strike network, educate, and make beautiful music up the band. A national gathering of LGBT together.
The hosting party is our own LGBT musical group, Rainbow City Band (RBC). McCaw Hall will be the site for the major concert of the LGBA. This year’s show will be Lights…Camera…Action, a tribute to cinematic soundtracks. The groups will mesh together to play a major concert on October 16 consisting of more than 200 LGBT band members. Planning such an event is no easy task, especially since this is the first time Seattle has hosted the prestigious conference. “We put the bid in two years ago,” said Betsy Smith, executive director. “We did it while at the annual LGBA conference in New Orleans back in 2009.” Smith, who has been with the Rainbow City Band for over 10 years, playing flute, oboe, and bass drum, has also been on the board of directors for three years. “We came back from New Orleans and started planning immediately,” Smith recalled. Starting on October 14, a variety of workshops will be offered with an array of subjects all relating to the LGBT band community. Panels and discussions will be given on subjects ranging from “Music in Cinema” to “How to Network with Other LGBT Bands.” Classes on grassroots promotion will be given and discussions on the subject of straight membership will be offered, among many other workshop options. Then, of course, there are the rehearsals. Once all the bands have arrived, more than eight hours of practice will happen over the weekend. All this leads up to the major concert on Sunday. “There is a series of intensive rehearsals,” Smith said. “On Friday, there are four hours. On Saturday, there are five hours, and Sunday morning there will be a few hours before we get into McCaw Hall.” While the invited bands have received the musical playlist and sheet music two to three weeks in advance, “Some practice, and most don’t. There’s not usually a lot of time before they arrive,” Smith admitted. The final production isn’t always in concert form. “We’ve marched in the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade,” Smith
Handsome Furs bring sublime, well-traveled sound by Jessica Price SGN Contributing Writer
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tar you hear on the album; it’s pretty much identical. The irreplaceable connection with a live audience is what propels them. Handsome Furs transfer their roaming to the audience, resulting in a momentary acknowledgment of a disenfranchised future filled with hope. It’s a feeling shared at the most basic level – music you can dance to.
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Handsome Furs September 10 Neumos Handsome Furs have been on what feels like a seemingly endless tour, returning to Seattle last weekend for a final North American date before blasting off to the U.K., then stealing away again to locales as far-flung as Poland, Norway, and Lebanon. If you’ve spent any time listening to Handsome Furs’ three excellent releases for Sub Pop Records, you get the distinct impression that there was probably a trek around the globe before this tour, and the tour before that. Dan Boeckner and wife Alexei Perry are restless observers of the wide world beyond their home city of Montreal (where Dan is also a full-time member of successful band Wolf Parade). By the electrically charged atmosphere of their appearance at Neumos, it seems the duo has accidentally made a full-time job of what started as an International Date Line-crossing side project. Opener “When I Get Back” neatly summarized the duo’s unique view (“When I get back, when I get back home, I won’t be the same no more”), launching a frenetic set reflecting their perpetual state of motion. “Damage,” “All We Want, Baby, Is Everything,” and “Bury Me Standing” are steeped in
the peculiar chill of the politically charged Eastern European and Russian cities they’ve visited, but pulsate with life. Tinny yet humanistic dance floor gems like “What About Us?” and “Memories of the Future” got the crowd moving to such thunderous applause that Alexei repeatedly declared it the best show of the entire North American tour. As sincere as she is excitable, Alexei bounded around the stage, dancing momentarily with her husband or the front row before jumping, high-kicking, and pounding her keyboard into oblivion. Boeckner clutched his guitar and belted each chorus as if it was the last party on earth. “Serve the People” and
crowd favorite “Repatriated” were sublime. What sets Handsome Furs apart from every other electro-pop band on the planet is the unusual mix of Boeckner’s warm vocals and rock leanings coupled with cool electronics and lyrics that broadcast a strong sense of place. It’s not that the live presentation strays much from the keyboard/drum machine/gui-
said, “and the Southern Decadence Parade in New Orleans.” “It’s more about fun, and not always about perfection,” said Antonio Perez, leader of the Rainbow City Band clarinet section. “I hadn’t played in a while, but I heard a lot about Rainbow City Band.” Perez joined in 2004. “I wanted something that was simple and fun.” Perez looks at the conference as a way of networking. “I get to interact with people I wouldn’t normally get to do so on a regular basis,” he said. The playlist for the final concert includes highlights from some of the most beloved – if not just most fun – movies. Included are selections from The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Lord of the Rings, and Jurassic Park. For the more classical film buff, selections will be heard from The Cowboys, Ben Hur, and On the Waterfront. A special bonus feature is a silent short film that will be accompanied by the bands, conducted by Scott Helms. While a committee votes on the theme of the yearly concert, it was local artistic director for Rainbow City Band, Michael Clark, who personally selected the musical pieces for the evening. Clark will be joined by several guest conductors, including Scott Helms of Desert Overture in Phoenix, Jadine Louie of the San Francisco Lesbian/ Gay Freedom Band, Brian Worsdale of the Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps Symphonic Band, and Marge Rosen, jazz band conductor for the Rainbow City Band. “The Rainbow City Band is so community driven,” Perez said. “That’s why I like being a part of it.” As for the upcoming conference, Perez continued, “It’ll be great to make new friends, and be able to show off Seattle, and especially show off the Rainbow City Band!” Tickets for Lights…Camera…Action can be purchased by phone at 206-965-0631 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices range from $29-$35. For discounted tickets, go to the Ticketmaster page and enter the code “RCBLCA” under promotions and discounts.
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JES, the award-winning singer/songwriter who recently topped the charts with her collection of dance hits, is scheduled to perform live at Neighbours Seattle (1509 Broadway) September 17 with POWERMIX DJ Randy Schlager and hostess Gaysha Starr. JES has been the voice behind countless superstar DJs. Propelling hit songs with Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, BT, and Gabriel & Dresden among many others. JES has topped numerous charts worldwide and has earned two honors on Billboard’s famed Decade End Charts, including the No. 4 Dance Airplay song of the decade. Now JES is touring to perform songs from her third album, High Glow. One of her first releases, “As the Rush Comes” by Motorcycle (a testament to both her songwriting and vocal abilities), quickly catapulted her into the global spotlight of the world’s dance music scene, going to No. 1 in countless countries and winning her several awards including the International Dance Music Award at the world famous WMC conference. “As the Rush Comes” ended up as the fourth most-played dance song of the decade on Billboard’s 20002009 charts. JES’ first solo album, Disconnect, produced three hit singles – “Ghost,” “Heaven,” and the No. 1 chart hit “Imagination” – proving again she’s always the exception and never the rule. JES has smashed the one-hit wonder clause that claims most of dance music’s pretenders, blowing up with
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an unprecedented solo career that has taken her to every continent on the face of the planet, seen her collaborate with the cream of the worlds DJs, and taken her to the top of any chart worth talking about. Staying safely within the limited confines of the usual four-on-the-floor dance sound would seem like the sensible career path for this songwriting powerhouse. But as Disconnect proved, JES knows how to break the rules for all the right reasons. High Glow contains the single “Awaken,” which brings together stadium guitar riffs and anthemic synths over a rock-laced dance beat that drives one of the most infectious songs of the new millennium. “Closer” rises up with a punchy bass line and quirky melodic vocals. JES then flips the switch and drops a mid-tempo electro revolution with “Fame,” her sensual vocals drifting over the pulsating synth textures to an impressive angular electro pop hook. Twisted between the urban simplicity of “Halfway Gone” and the guitar-laden beauty of the title ballad “High Glow” lays the first single “Lovesong,” an up-tempo tour de force of rock-tinged electronica. Unfolding around a truly breathtaking vocal, JES reinvents The Cure’s ’80s classic for a whole new generation. In the incessant alt rock of “Do You Love Me,” JES has all the angst and tension of a loaded gun, while the hip-hop-influenced beats of “Where You Are” give way to an emo rock chorus that can’t be forgotten. In “Unleash the Beat,” synth rock drives relentlessly and “See Through” kicks and bucks like an electronic rodeo fiend. Reaching further into High Glow JES de-
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by Mercy Moosemuzzle SGN Contributing Writer Seattle Storm vs. Phoenix Mercury
Mercy and Cuteness enjoyed the Storm vs. Mercury game very much. The Storm started their September 9 game putting the Point Foundation LGBT group on the big screen. They also recognized Swin Cash with the WNBA Cares Award for her char-
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livers stunning ballads like “All Night” and up-tempo genre-bending electronica such as “Same Mistake” with equal measures of sincerity and a raw talent that strikes a stark contrast to so much of the soulless routine
that gets mistaken for modern music. An artist who not only means it, but makes you fully feel and believe it with every breath, JES is an artist you won’t want to miss.
ity, Cash for Kids. Cash also has an honorary doctorate from Washington & Jefferson College for her charitable work. Storm legend Simone Edwards got a lot of applause. Mercy’s friend Mischief pointed out the winner of the Seattle Phoenix game would get home court advantage for the playoffs between the two. The two teams were well matched, since they have the same win-loss records. They were tied six times. The Storm led the first quarter 21-15. By halftime, the lead was reversed: Mercury 41, Storm 35. The third quarter, Seattle was back on top 58-56. By the final score, the Storm was victorious 85-70. Katie Smith scored a season-high 26. Diana Taurasi also did with 36, tying a league record. The Storm is No. 2 in the Western Conference. Lauren Jackson only had four points. Temeka Johnson ran Sue Bird into a post. Everyone was playing aggressively. Cuteness said, “Katie Smith was amazing. I love her fire and energy. Lauren was clearly not playing up to her potential. Some of her shots were off. There were a lot of fouls called. Clearly Diana Taurasi doesn’t have a lot of fans. She was booed frequently. I’m glad Katie Smith is still playing even though she is older for a basketball player. Smith is 37.”
half the Storm was on top, 41-33. The final was Storm 81-Sky 70. Camille Little and Katie Smith each earned 17 points. Sylvia Fowles of the Sky had 30. Cuteness was happy to see the governor there. She said, “Katie Smith reached 6,000 points, which gave her the third-highest career score in league history. Brian Agler tied for most wins in women’s professional basketball. They are resting Lauren Jackson. She didn’t play at all. Their ability to win without her says a lot about the depth of the team. They have a lot of great players. There was controversy over fouls. Sue Bird was annoyed. The Sky coach was angry about a call she thought they should have made. I felt like when the Sky started to catch up, and Seattle started to lose their rhythm. Seattle regrouped and surged back. Sylvia Fowles spent a lot of time at the freethrow line, because she was fouled a lot. She scored 12 points on free throws.”
Seattle Storm vs. Chicago Sky The September 11 Seattle vs. Chicago game included an observation of the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Governor Gregoire and some of the Storm management recognized exemplary service people with Storm jerseys. Courtney Vandersloot, on the Chicago team, has a following in Seattle because she went to Gonzaga. The Sky’s win-loss record was 14-19, while the Storm’s was 20-13. So the two teams weren’t as well matched as Seattle Phoenix. The Storm dominated the first quarter 24-12, while the Sky outscored Seattle 21-17 in the second. By the end of the
Dr. John Mercy is very much looking forward to seeing Dr. John at Jazz Alley. He will be there September 22-25, joined by the Lower 911: John Fohl (guitar), David Barard (bass), and Raymond Weber (drums). Mercy likes Dr. John’s distinctive New Orleans music. Dr. John is a singer/songwriter, pianist, and guitarist whose music combines blues, pop, and jazz, as well as Zydeco, boogiewoogie, and rock and roll. Active as a session musician since the late 1950s, he came to wider prominence in the early 1970s with a wildly theatrical stage show inspired by medicine shows, Mardi Gras costumes, and voodoo ceremonies. Dr. John has recorded over 20 albums and in 1973 scored a top20 hit with the jaunty funk-flavored “Right Place, Wrong Time,” still perhaps his bestknown song. The winner of five Grammy awards, Dr. John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by singer John Legend in 2011. You can get your tickets at jazzalley.com.
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A Lie of the Mind ACT Theatre Through October 1 Sam Shepard is an acquired taste. Some 30 years back, he was lauded for his cutting-edge writing style and subject matter. His plays have dealt with a very seamy side of life: incest, coveting a brother’s wife, domestic abuse, and other uncomfortable topics. What used to be considered edgy and uncomfortable is no longer edgy, but is still often uncomfortable. That said, new company Collektor, headed by Rob and Jennessa West, took on and are presenting Shepard’s A Lie of the Mind as their inaugural production. They are partnering, as many companies are doing these days, with ACT’s Central Heating Lab, a hotbed of innovative cultural offerings that supports artists and performances appealing to more focused interest groups. An excellent cast is the compelling reason to visit and experience this play. Ray Tagavilla, one of our most intense local actors, is the unhinged, dangerous character Jake. Jake, as the play opens, has just beaten his wife, Beth, to a pulp and is convinced that she is dead. He relays this information to his horrified but rescuing brother, Frankie (another intense talent, Tim Gouran). Frankie tries to get Jake home to take care of him, while simultaneously wanting to determine if Beth is really dead. Beth, played by talented actor and director Aimée Bruneau, is not dead, but close to it. We meet her in hospital rehab with her distraught brother, Mike. Eric Riedmann
well again, and don’t even know that she’s married or to whom. Many poetic monologues are presented with a variety of opinions on life and what’s important. Beth starts out with a meager set of words at the beginning, yet throughout she is reaching for an existential “other” that she seems to sense in the ether above, the embodiment of the love she has been seeking in relationship with Jake. Jake, too, believes that he exhibits love, even while losing control over his anger and hurting Beth. There is an eerie, magical quality about much of the play. It’s a long one, with two intermissions, and it could use a solid bit of pruning. The third act culmination leaves many more questions unanswered than fulfilled, so expect to leave wondering. The addition of live music by excellent musician Sean Patrick Taylor has pluses and minuses. There are many instances when it is used to great effect, particularly during scene changes (which overemphasize blackouts in an uncomfortable way), but there are inexplicable moments of music that occasionally overpower the dialogue. And there is no emphatically explored rule for when there is music and when there is not – a function more of how much in love the director and actors were with the addition of the live musician than a thoughtful use of said music. It can certainly be said that there is no writer quite like Shepard, and that experiencing his plays can be looked at as an important part of the recent history of the art of the stage. Whether that translates as fun A Lie of the Mind for you is an intensely personal decision. But to the extent that a good production of Shepard is the highest desire for the experiplays Mike as the most realistic portrayal of ence, you’ll find a good production here. all the characters, with a tamped-down rage go back to sleeping in the same For more information, go to www.collekthat someone would hurt his lovely sister – bedroom with him (since there is nowhere else in the house for her), in a mind-bending tor.net or www.acttheatre.org, or call 206in this case, repeatedly. Jake has, we are told, done this more than quirk that makes the audience question why 292-7676. once. Maybe even more than twice. We she would do it. Joe Ivy and Sally Brady Discuss your opinions with sgncritic@ learn that Beth has almost been dead before, play Beth’s father and mother, ranchers in and Frankie travels to find her family to de- Montana who just want their daughter to get gmail.com. termine the truth of Jake’s assumption. The rest of the two families we meet are not as anchored to reality as Mike is. Jake’s mother (played by Macall Gordon) is nowhere near able to admit that Jake might be a murderer, thinking that if she can just sequester him inside his childhood bedroom, he’d be fine. Jake’s sister Sally (Maggie Tatone) is ready to
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Amy’s View ArtsWest Through October 1 Amy’s view, apparently, is that one must “give love without conditions” and one need cling to that above everything and life will work out. However, that view is shown to be essentially juvenile in David Hare’s not quite compelling Amy’s View, now at ArtsWest. The production, showcasing two strong Seattle actresses, is a strong and vigorous one with a solid cast. But what the story stacks up to is not nearly as clear. Esme (Julie Jamieson), a flamboyant British stage actress, is being introduced to daughter Amy’s (Angela DiMarco) new boyfriend, Dominic (Robert Hinds). It’s summer 1979, and Dominic immediately puts down theater and art, and therefore Esme, in one fell swoop. This sets Esme against the boyfriend and wrenches her deep emotional connection with her daughter into the choose-me-or-choose-him domain, which anyone who knows adult children knows you walk in peril. Esme has already lost her husband, Amy’s father, and is taking care of her frail motherin-law, Evelyn (a ditzy and piquant MaryLou Mills). As Amy makes thin justifications about Esme’s not knowing Dominic the way Amy does, we know Esme is on the losing end of that equation. When Esme guesses
Amy is pregnant and afraid that Dominic will leave her, after Amy agreed not to have children, Esme’s next move reveals all kinds of layers of their relationship, and why she is prone to losing people in her life. The play progresses over a few years. Esme is broke and on the verge of losing her home, yet living with the insurance agent (a mild-mannered, gentile Paul Custodio) who engineered her financial downfall. To make ends meet, she’s become the dreaded television actor she never hoped to be. She’s now in the very industry that Dominic has made a success in. We find Amy married to (in Act 2) and then estranged from (in Act 3) the self-centered and narcissistic Dominic. Amy is so unwilling to admit her mother might have been right that she won’t even allow herself to reconnect with her mother to admit her pain. This is the most realistically emotional moment in the play, and the two actresses are devastating to watch. The last act (these are actually four long scenes, still totaling about two playing hours) has Esme back on stage and broke. Dominic shows up to try to make amends, though it’s likely too little, too late. This doesn’t add up to any clarity about her situation or what we should take from it. Hare seems to suggest that theater – stage work – is elemental, and will never die, since it is at the core of our stories. Esme says as much, at the end. The play is well-directed by Christo-
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continued from the cover in November and December. As always, release dates are subject to change, so don’t hold it against me if a title that sparks your interest doesn’t materialize. November 4 Like Crazy – Anton Yelchin, Felicity Jones, and Jennifer Lawrence in a romantic drama about a visiting British coed who falls madly in love with one of her American classmates only to discover that her student visa has been suddenly revoked. Guess what happens from there? My Week with Marilyn – Michelle Williams, Kenneth Branagh, and Emma Watson in a docudrama about the tempestuous relationship between Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier during the filming of The Prince and the Showgirl . Puss in Boots – Shrek’s second-favorite sidekick (what? No Donkey movie?) gets his own spin-off/prequel documenting the events surrounding the sword-wielding feline before he met up with the massive green ogre. Antonio Banderas returns to voice the title character, while Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, and Billy Bob Thornton come along for the ride. The Skin I Live In – Banderas again, this time reuniting with Spanish wunderkind Pedro Almodóvar in a twisted tale of a renowned plastic surgeon who takes revenge upon the individual most responsible for inflicting an unfathomable tragedy upon him and his family. Trust me, to say more would spoil the surprise, because holy cow is it one heck of a doozy. A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas – Everyone’s favorite potheads this side of Cheech and Chong return for some R-rated yuletide shenanigans. Fans of the series will undoubtedly be ecstatic while everyone else continues to scratch their heads and wonder what all the fuss is about. November 11 J. Edgar – Clint Eastwood, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Milk screenwriter Dustin Lance Black pool their talents on a biopic of the FBI’s notorious leader chronicling his rise to power as well as some of his more, um, “closeted” activities the country’s Top Cop went out of his way to keep out of the public eye. Jack and Jill – Adam Sandler costars with Adam Sandler in a tale of brother and sister twins who reunite over the Thanksgiving holiday. The trailer is easily one of the most painful and unfunny I’ve ever had the displeasure to see. November 18 The Descendants – Star George Clooney and acclaimed writer/director Alexander Payne (Sideways, Election) bring forth a dramatic comedy about a selfish, somewhat clueless Hawaiian father who must learn how to be a proper parent when his wife becomes gravely ill, only to have his world collapse around him when he discovers she was having an affair. Happy Feet Two – More dancing penguins, director George Miller (Mad Max, The Witches of Eastwick) following up his surprise 2006 Academy Award-winner with this sequel. The question is, has too much time passed between the original and this new adventure for audiences to be interested? I guess we’ll all just have to wait and see. Melancholia – Director Lars von Trier’s (Antichrist) latest about the end of the world caused a mighty controversy after its screening at the Cannes Film Festival when the iconoclastic filmmaker made some inflammatory remarks. As for the film itself, it’s supposed to be something rather toxic as well, and whether or not that’s a compliment probably depends on how you feel about von Trier’s previous epics. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part I – Bella and Edward embark on matrimonial bliss, but an unexpected pregnancy coupled with the arrival of the Volturi complicate matters beyond anything either of the lovebirds could have anticipated. Wake me when it’s over. November 23
The Artist – Cannes Film Festival favorite about a 1927 silent film star featuring performances by Jean Dujardin, John Goodman, Missi Pyle, and Malcolm McDowell. Oh yeah, it’s also silent. Arthur Christmas – Animated spectacle detailing how it is possible for Santa to deliver all of those presents in a single night. I’m sure it will be a hit, but I do have to admit the first teaser trailer did nothing to spark either my interest, or that of any of the kids I happened to view it with. A Dangerous Method – David Cronenberg’s (A History of Violence, Scanners) sexually-charged drama starring Viggo Mortensen as Sigmund Freud, Michael Fassbender as Carl Jung, and Keira Knightley as the mysterious, mentally unbalanced young woman who comes between them. Hugo – Director Martin Scorsese tries his hand at 3D with this fantasy-adventure set in 1930s Paris about a young orphan boy living inside the walls of a train station. The Muppets – Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Amy Adams, Fozzy the Bear, Scooter, Gonzo the Great, Jason Segel, and many others join forces to bring Jim Henson’s classic characters back to the big screen for the first time since 1999’s Muppets in Space. Piranha 3DD – While the first film (a semi-remake of the 1978 Joe Dante classic) wasn’t a smash, it was a surprising critical success and developed a pretty humongous following on Blu-ray and DVD, so it’s no wonder this quickly produced sequel is hitting theaters. But Thanksgiving weekend? Really? December 2 Outrage – Disappointing Takeshi Kitano (Fireworks, Brother) thriller about warring Yakuza clans going after one another on the streets of Tokyo. Some great set pieces, a few indelible moments, but lacks the signature brutal grace and sinister charm of Kitano’s best efforts. We Need to Talk About Kevin – Polarizing drama that split audiences right down the middle during last summer’s Cannes Film Festival with John C. Reilly and Tilda Swinton in a tale about a disturbed teen who goes on a killing spree in order to deal with his grief. Not exactly an upper, to be sure. December 9 New Year’s Eve – Star-studded sort-ofsequel to last year’s Valentine’s Day with director Garry Marshall returning with another tale of love, romance, and friendship set against the backdrop of a popular holiday where kissing your loved ones is all the rage. I admit to not being excited one teensy weensy little bit. The Sitter – Jonah Hill is a babysitter totally unprepared for the wild night ahead of him in this variation on Adventures in Babysitting, directed by Pineapple Express and George Washington filmmaker David Gordon Green. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy – Hugely anticipated adaptation of the John le Carré favorite directed by Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In) and starring Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, and John Hurt. To say Oscar buzz is swirling around this one would be a titanic understatement. W.E. – Madonna steps behind the camera to direct this romantic drama chronicling the affair between King Edward VIII and American divorcée Wallis Simpson. Early reviews, suffice it to say, have not been kind. Young Adult – Director Jason Reitman and writer Diablo Cody reteam for the first time since Juno for this comedic drama about a divorced writer who comes back to her tiny hometown in hopes of rekindling things with an ex-boyfriend even though he’s now happily married with a couple of kids. Charlize Theron is considered an early Oscar frontrunner for her supposedly fearless performance. December 16 Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked – Do I really need to say anything here? Carnage – Roman Polanski’s (The Ghost Writer, Chinatown) adaptation of Yasmina Reza’s award-winning play starring Jodie Foster, Christoph Waltz, John C. Reilly, and Kate Winslet. Early reviews have been
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mixed, but considering the pedigree, my anticipation level still remains high all the same. The Iron Lady – Meryl Streep plays Margaret Thatcher. Can you say “Oscar?” How about “Best Actress?” I knew you could. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows – Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law reunite with director Guy Ritchie to present a second adventure concerning writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic supersleuth, and they’ve brought Girl with the Dragon Tattoo star Noomi Rapace along for the ride. December 21 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – Speaking of this particular title, director David Fincher (The Social Network, Zodiac) presents his take on the Stieg Larsson favorite casting Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara in the pivotal central roles. Apparently pushes the boundaries of its R rating, but then so did the Norwegian version so this shouldn’t come as a surprise. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol – The Incredibles and The Iron Giant director Brad Bird makes the leap from animation to live action with this fourth entry in the Tom Cruise action-adventure series, teaming the international superstar with two-time Academy Award-nominee Jeremy Renner in a
globetrotting thriller involving the bombing of the Kremlin. December 23 The Adventures of Tintin – Motion-capture adventure based on the Hergé comic book series, directed by Steven Spielberg, produced by Peter Jackson, and with a screenplay by Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz), Joe Cornish (Attack the Block), and Steven Moffat (Doctor Who). Supposed to be the next big thing, but for some reason I just can’t work up any enthusiasm for it. We Bought a Zoo – Writer/director Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Say Anything) makes his much-anticipated return to the cinematic stage with this quirky drama starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson in a story about a father who suddenly moves his family into the country to renovate and reopen a dilapidated zoo. December 28 War Horse – Steven Spielberg’s second opening in two weeks, this intimate drama is based on the award-winning novel by Michael Morpurgo and chronicles the adventures of a young boy and the horse he loves set against the backdrop of World War I. No matter how good it ends up being, expect a ton of Oscar nominations for this one.
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ARIES (March 20 – April 19): You’re suddenly looking marriageable no matter what local laws allow. Don’t be nervous about letting that someone special see your inner wounds. Allowing yourself to be that vulnerable demonstrates truer, deeper confidence in both of you. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): A friend in need is a pain in the ass. You have your own problems. Even so, helping out your pal can not only get you out of your own problems for a bit, but help point you to a solution. GEMINI (May 21 – June 20): Your idea of social outreach can be a little outré. One on one is fine for scaring off people you don’t want to deal with, but if you’re working with a group keep your focus on your goals and behave accordingly. CANCER (June 21 – July 22): New recipes or techniques will not go the way you expect, but could be better than you’d hoped for. Even if things bollix up, you get points for trying. At work keep your boss up on any experiments, just in case! LEO (July 23 – August 22): “Helpful” advice and corrections are not necessarily appreciated, as you could find out the hard way. An earnest, soul-searching talk about sex can be more satisfying than actually doing it. Not that one rules out the other! VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): You can find amazing deals at estate sales, perhaps even your true love. If you already have one of those, bring him or her along and you could find some treasure that will become an emblematic keepsake. LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): You’re looking especially gorgeous. The attention you get will surprise you. Romance is there for you, but what would your partner say? Of course you’re not just a pretty face; a new contact could prove very helpful as a colleague. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Hiding out from the social whirl may give you some peace, but doesn’t really do much to allay your anxieties. Hum the first tune that comes to mind. That song will offer insights to face your worries and put them in perspective. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Opportunities abound to “party hardy.” Be careful not to go overboard. Seek out new, interesting, unusual people at these events. Their perspectives can trigger new insights into your own roots. CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Career opportunities are looking good for you, but are you really prepared? Know your strengths and the difference between reaching and overreaching. Work may be causing you to neglect issues at home. You need to talk with someone there! AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): You might want to think a little harder before opening your mouth. Does it really need to be said? Your words carry more weight than you realize. Treat them like currency and don’t waste them. PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Sexual healing or sexual reeling? Opportunities abound as Venus is flashing her goodies in your house of illicit pleasures. She also offers a deeper challenge to reexamine your priorities and values. Question No. 1: Where is the healing?
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another, and each one has been in a different city. Rumley: It sounds like it’s been a whirlwind of an experience. Sofia: [Laughs.] Baby, you don’t even know. Rumley: What has the reaction been like from fans at your shows? Sofia: I love my fans, they are all so beautiful. They really are. I’ve had the opportunity to meet so many beautiful people with my tour. They stop me after my shows and
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tell me things about how I inspire them, how they love my fashion – hearing that from the fans is amazing. Sometimes they are priceless; old ladies, kids, and teenagers wait for me outside my shows. Since you have to be 21 to attend most of my shows, the kids just wait outside the venue for me. They are so funny because they will call the management and tell them they want to see me, and then I’ll get a call from management. Rumley: Did you expect that type of reaction? Sofia: The reaction kind of surprised me. I have kids who are 13, 14, and 15 coming up to me to take photos and to hug me. Hon-
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estly every person is different and I love them for that. Oh baby, I had this one girl come up to me and tell me that they named their cat after me…. Rumley: Someone named their pussycat after you? Sofia: Oh yes, they did! I just hope that the cat is thick and beautiful, like Beyoncé. Rumley: Beyoncé is going to be extra thick and beautiful now that’s she’s pregnant. Sofia: And extra fierce – Sasha Fierce. I absolutely love Beyoncé; she is a no-drama queen and I admire her for that. Beyoncé has no controversy. She doesn’t need drama to be on top. Rumley: It’s rare these days to not have your celebrity wrapped up in causing trouble. Sofia: Baby, I’m a drama-free queen but I’m still fierce. … I’m going to do my own thing and worry about my own thing; you have to do that to truly be successful. You don’t need drama for the spotlight, just be yourself and do your thing and it will find you. Rumley: I love your personality. You’re so positive. We need more drag queens like you in the community. Sofia: Aw, thank you, baby. I love what I do and who I do it for. Rumley: I read that you recently moved to Los Angeles. How is living in the City of Angels? Sofia: When I moved, I had nothing. I had to send everything from Puerto Rico. I had a studio back home in Puerto Rico specifically for queens. Yesterday I went to buy my mannequin. Baby, I had to take that thing back home on the train. [Laughs.] Rumley: I can see it now, you with a mannequin under your arm trying to get on the train. Sofia: [Laughs.] I don’t know what they all thought, but you know it doesn’t matter, because I got it, baby. I also got my new sewing machine. I’m pulling everything together one step at a time. Rumley: That’s all you can do when you make a big move. Sofia: One step at a time, baby, and eventually you’ll get there. Rumley: Why did you choose Los Angeles? Sofia: After the show, I was thinking of a lot of places to live. I thought New York, but I can’t stand the cold. I can’t do snow – it’s good for vacation. … I thought, why not Los Angeles? It’s similar to Puerto Rico. The most important thing is the weather. The community in L.A. is fabulous too. Oh, and the fabric store! I’m a golden girl now, baby. Rumley: I’ve heard there are a lot of Drag Race contestants living in L.A. Have you stayed in contact with them? Sofia: In L.A. there are 13 of us. I see them all the time. The thing with L.A. is that there are a lot of drag queens and drag spots. There are a lot of drag queens, but there is a lot of work – unlike New York, where there are a ton of queens but not a lot of venues. Rumley: When did you first perform as Yara Sofia? Sofia: The first time I performed was one Halloween, but the first professional performance was given to me by Nina Flowers at the best venue in Puerto Rico. Rumley: How many years ago? Sofia: [Laughs.] Who knows anymore! Seven or six, actually. Rumley: Yara Sofia defiantly has an edgy style. Who were your inspirations? Sofia: Maila Nurmi! She was like Morticia from The Addams Family but sexier. I love her, she was evil and a strong woman, but inside she was real. Even with the edgy look she feels love. She was very kind inside. I have the edgy look, I have the Latina look. Whatever look I have for a night sometimes depends on the crowd and venue. Rumley: Are there any big differences between drag queens in Puerto Rico and the U.S.? Sofia: There area lot of drag queens in Puerto Rico, they are all incredibly talented. They are on the same level as the ones in the states. The thing with Puerto Rico is that we don’t have a lot of venues. [Laughs.] We’re talented. We were born this way, baby. Rumley: Have you ever been to Seattle? Sofia: It’s my first time, baby! It will be my first time in Washington state. I heard
that there are a lot of beautiful drag queens in Seattle. I’m totally excited. I’m excited in every way. Usually when I travel, I only get a day or two at each venue. I don’t get to really see the city or experience anything. I’m in Seattle for the entire weekend. It’s totally new to me. Rumley: I saw on your Facebook page a recent photo from New York City titled “Haus of Estrada.” Could you tell me more about that? Sofia: It was for a charity for the people in 9/11. It was so beautiful. The “Haus of Estrada” used to make clothes for me, but this time they asked me to be their model in the finale for their fashion show. The money raised at the show went to the kids who lost family in 9/11. Rumley: That’s an amazing cause. Thank you for doing that. Sofia: The kids who can’t normally come to my shows came to this. They were beautiful. Rumley: What’s next for Yara Sofia? Sofia: Oh baby, I have a full agenda. I’m working on a few projects. I’m going to make a single, but I think I’m going to wait. If I do a single, I’ll do it on my own time. I want to make sure that I do it well. I don’t want to do it just because I was on Drag Race. I have other interests, of course. Rumley: Have you ever wanted to have your own store? Sofia: I want a boutique store, baby. I want a boutique store focusing on clothes for drag queen performers. Rumley: If you had to pick one song to be played every time you walked in the room, what would it be? Sofia: Oh my god, baby, what a tough question. I would say it depends on my mood, but “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper. Then again, it would sometimes be something by Lady Gaga. With “True Colors,” I know the message of the song, just keep going and keep living yourself. I would want the song to inspire me every day, make me believe to keep going. Keep moving, baby, and don’t look back. I love to see the true colors in people and in everything I do and see. It’s real. I hate the plastic people. I’d rather be hated for the way I am then loved for the way I’m not. Rumley: That’s really beautiful. Sofia: You know I’d rather be hurt by the truth than let a lie destroy me. I say hi to everyone and talk to everyone. I want to be comfortable and make everyone else comfortable. Did I make you comfortable? Rumley: Yes, very.
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continued from cover wan is a fascinating creature to watch on stage. A cross between Mr. Bean and Richard Ashcroft – an undernourished Richard Ashcroft, at that – he’s got the voice of a nostalgic U.K. band frontman, and coupled with his mysterious persona, that guarantees him the lion’s share of the spotlight. “What happens to the photos in the first row?” asked Badwan, referring to a few media photographers snapping away just below the stage. “Where do they go?” Strangely, these were the only words I remember coming from his mouth during the entire show. “I Can See Through You” was engaging and a bit shimmery, enhanced visually by smoke clouds billowing out from the top corner of the stage. “Endless Blue” was followed by “Sea Within a Sea” – a great backto-back combination. “Mirror’s Image,” from 2009’s Primary Colours album, and a dreamy spin on “Moving Further Away” closed out the 11song performance. The downside of this Horrors’ appearance was that despite Badwan being a fascinating, un-scary version of Alice Cooper and bassist Rhys Webb pulling off a rather effeminate image, complete with an off-theshoulder workout top and Dorothy Hamill bob, the overall concert experience didn’t meet the level of expectation I’d hoped for. They were good, no doubt about it. But they didn’t knock my socks off, and I really wanted them to. Maybe it’s still too soon for The Horrors to break through in the U.S. But don’t be surprised if and when they do.
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SATURDAY - September 17
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. Fiestas Patrias (9/17 & 9/18). Sat 9/17, 12noon-11pm; Sun 9/18, 12noon-5pm. Seattle Center. Celebrates the independence of Mexico & other Latin American countries. For a list of performers & venues visit www. seattlecenter.com Seattle Leather Daddy & Daddy’s boy Winter Coat Sale. 12noon-4pm. R Place, 619 E Pine St. A winter coat sale of unclaimed coats collected from local bars’ coat check racks. Proceeds benefit Chicken Soup Brigade, the Lifelong AIDS Alliance food program. Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday each month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lamberthouse.org 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. www.binetseattle.org. Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouth center. org. (Also meets Thursdays & Fridays 4-10pm.) Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. For more information visit www.rainbowbridge club.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com Together We Can Make Al-Anon Family Group. 6-7:15pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Saturday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000. Grace Gospel Chapel Reunion, Concert & Pastor Appreciation Night. Hospitality Hour 5pm, Concert 7pm. 2052 NW 64th St. Celebrate 30 years of Grace Gospel & welcome back former pastors who have served the church. Find old friends, make new ones & tell your pastor what they mean to you. Concert features Shawn Aaron Thomas, nationally touring contemporary Christian artist. 784-8495, www.grace gospelwa.org “Beebo Brinker Chronicles” (Thurs-Sun, 9/15-10/9). 7:30pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Award-winning play based on the iconic Lesbian pulp fiction by Ann Bannon. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/184155 OUTDancing Gay Night. 7:30pm-lesson; 8-11pmdance. Century Ballroom, East Hall, 915 E Pine St, 2nd Fl. Meets 3rd Saturday most months; check calendar on website to confirm. Featuring salsa, swing and dance favorites. Before 8:30pm-$5; after 8:30pm-$7. 21+. 206-324-7263; www.centuryballroom.com. Imperial Court of Seattle White Towel Party. 9pm. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave. Fundraising party to benefit the Youth Suicide Prevention Program. Undergarments required. www.imperialcourtofseattle.com Seven Deadly Sins - “Wrath.” 9pm-4am. Neumos, 925 E Pike St. Features DJs George Roussos from Sydney & Ted Eiel from Chicago. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. www.twoknightsevent.com, www.etix.com
SUNDAY - September 18
For a directory of GLBT-friendly religious organizations in Washington state, visit www.sgn.org and scroll down the first page of either section to see Multifaith Works’ 2007-2008 Directory of Inclusive Faith Communities (some information may not be current). For information on GLBT-friendly Christian churches around the world visit www.gaychurch.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. 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. This monthly informal auto enthusiasts event starts with breakfast at this location with a show & tell and continues to a chosen point of interest. Open to all LGBTQ persons & friends who have an interest in the automobile, not just collector or performance vehicles. ethylforever@hotmail.com Meditation for GBT Men. 11am-1pm. Cal Anderson House, 400 Broadway. Suitable for beginning & experienced meditators. Sponsored by Dharma Buddies. Contact Forrest Rode, 920-6177, or Mike Chin (509) 990-0007. Women may wish to contact our sister meditation group via lotus.sisters@yahoo.com. www. dharmabuddies.org Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 12noon1:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000. 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 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. Daring Divorced Divas. 3-5pm. SASG, 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
Hep C. 5-6:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. NEW GROUP. Meets every Sunday. A support group for individuals coming to terms with the challenges of Hepatitis C. 322-2437. Meditation Class. 5-6:30pm. Rainbow Natural Remedies, 409 15th Ave. Meets every Sunday. Every class includes guided meditation, teachings from Buddha that have practical application in our busy modern lives & time for questions & discussion. You do not need to be a Buddhist to benefit from the class. Everyone is welcome. We ask a $10 donation but no one is turned away for lack of funds. The class is a branch of Kadampa Meditation Center Washington. 526-9565, www.meditateinseattle.org Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/ Weds/Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org 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 Simply Sundays. 5:30-7pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Peer support for recovery from substance abuse. www.sasgcc.org Uncle Samantha’s Group. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ veterans group, for vets who served during peace time or conflict. All are welcome, uniforms optional. 322-2437, www. sasgcc.org Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Meets every Sunday. Regular league bowling. Jeff, 932-3731. “Beebo Brinker Chronicles” (Thurs-Sun, 9/15-10/9). 7:30pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Award-winning play based on the iconic Lesbian pulp fiction by Ann Bannon. wwww.brownpapertickets.com/event/184155 Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.
MONDAY - September 19
Women Facing HIV. 12noon-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Monday. Women Facing HIV is a drop-in peer support group for women living with HIV/ AIDS. 322-2437. www.sasgcc.org
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September 17 thru September 25 SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Monday. Ongoing 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. 322-2584, 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 Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County. Meets every Monday. An informal group of Gay men living in Snohomish County meet for dinner at Snohomish County restaurants. For information, location & to RSVP contact Ricardo at socialdinnerclub@yahoo. com or phone (360) 722-1664. 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. Catholic Parents Support Group. 7pm. St Benedict’s Parish Center, 1805 N 49th St. Meets 3rd Monday each month. This is a drop-in peer support group for parents, family members & friends of GLBT persons. The group offers a safe, supportive & welcoming space where concerned persons can share their experiences, struggles, joys & resources. (425) 4629411, 542-2549. Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. FredLind Manor, 1802 17th Ave. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only LGBT speaking club. www.Freely Speaking.org 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. Sex, Dating & Relationships. 7-8pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets the 1st & 3rd Monday of every month. Talk about sexual health & safety, as well as different types of relationships. Ask questions and get answers from people who really know their stuff. 3222515, www.lamberthouse.org Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Monday. A chance for youth to yalk with others about their experiences & concerns related to identifying as Transgender. www.lambert house.org Ageless. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Monday. Ongoing drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. For info, call 322-2437; www.sasgcc.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 Servicemembers United “Countdown to Repeal Party.” 9pm-1am. The Lobby Bar, 916 E Pike St. Celebrate the end of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell with local servicemembers, vets & supporters.
TUESDAY - September 20
Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing 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.safeschoolscoalition.org. Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 3222437. www.sasgcc.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 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 ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverse harmony.org
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Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets 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 ASL for Beginners. 7pm. The Elite “Loft,” 1520 E Olive Way. Meets every Tuesday. FREE lessons & tutor for those interested in learning basic ASL. 860-0999. Different Drummers. Intermediate 7-8:15pm, Beginners 8:20-9:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. For information & location call Dennis, 363-4500 or differentdrummers@ mac.com Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older. 7-8:30pm. Seattle Mental Health Institute, 1600 E Olive St (in Conference Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. 722-0729.. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Tuesday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Positive Outlook. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. A confidential support group for Gay & Bi men who have been living long-term with HIV. We come together to share our journeys both in the uccess we have had living with HIV as well as the challenges HIV presents to us. 32-2437. 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. For info, call 322-2437; www.sasgcc.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. Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Bellingham. 7:30-9pm. St James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St., Bellingham. Every Tuesday. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance.com. (See Wednesday listing at 7:30pm for details.) 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 23
WEDNESDAY - September 21
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 Women’s HIV+ Support Group in Tacoma. 1-3pm. Pierce County AIDS Foundation, 3520 S Pine St, Tacoma - 3 blocks east of Tacoma Mall. Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month. (253) 383-2565. True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Meets every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community. For 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 Grief & Loss. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. LGBTQ peer support group for issues surrounding grief & loss. 322-2437. www.sasgcc.org Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6-7:15pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Discuss the best LGBT novels with other book-lovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come once or come every week. Check our website for this month’s book. http://faculty. washington.edu/swittet/sglbookclub/ Courage to Thrive. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Peer support for survivors of childhood sexual assault. thrivortrees@gmail.com 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.) Abortion, Morality & the Heroism of Providers. 7pm. Revolution Books, 89 S Washington St. A panel discussion with Dr Deborah Oyer of Aurora Medicl Services, Marci Bloom of GIRE in Mexico City & Margo Heights of Revolution Books. www.revolutionbooks sea.org Dharma Buddies Book Club. 7pm. Call for location. You do not have to be a member of the group to join us. For location call 300-3321 or 920-6117 or email onlyonesf@yahoo.com 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
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Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm. Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower Atrium. Meets every Thursday. Support meetings for Gay fathers & Gay men who are currently or previously married. Safe, anonymous, non-judgmental environment of caring fathers & friends. You are not alone. For information, community events & “questioning” visit www.gfas.org or our message board at http://groups. yahoo.com/groups/gayfathersseattle Shifting Gears. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 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. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. (See Tuesday listing at 8pm.)
interaction & information for the whole Gender community. www.ingersollcenter.org Lambert House Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Wednesday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemoviebears-subscribe@yahoo groups.com Brothers of Prometheus. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday This is a group for Gay & Bi men overcoming religious wounding. www. sasgcc.org HIV/AIDS Support Group. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 7:30pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing. For info, call 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Trained peer facilitators lead a structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender idnetity & 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 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.
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THURSDAY - September 22
Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.” 12noon-1pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. For info, call 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 888-2921912; www.babesnetwork.org. Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Fridays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.) Write Your Heart Out - A Queer Youth & Allies Writing Group. 5:30-6:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. We all have a story to tell. What is yours? Write Your Heart Out is a safe place for Queer youth & allies 22 & under to explore one’s self thru the written word. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Come Out For Yourself (COFY). 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Thursday. Peer support for people dealing with issues of sexual orientation. www.sasgcc.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937. Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 14-22. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org PFLAG/Tacoma Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S 12th (at Jackson), Tacoma. Meets 4th Thursday each month. PFLAG/Tacoma: (253) 383-2318. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) “Beebo Brinker Chronicles” (Thurs-Sun, 9/15-10/9). 7:30pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Award-winning play based on the iconic Lesbian pulp fiction by Ann Bannon. wwww.brownpapertickets.com/event/184155 Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group. www.sasgcc.org
GSBA Candidate Forum. 11:30am-1:30pm. Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 1400 6th Ave. This year’s featured races will include some of the most contested & important races for our community. Come early to meet the candidates & hear first hand how they respond to issues of concern to our community. GSBA members $34, non-members $39. www.thegsba.org Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Thursdays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.) La Movida. 6-7pm. SASG, 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. 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 Al-anon Meeting. 7-9pm. CHAC, 1900 E Madison St. LGBTQ-supported. 625-0000, ais@seattle-alanon.org Gamblers Anonymous: Coming Out Winners! 7-8:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Friday. A 12-step meeting of Gamblers Anonymous. This is an open meeting, Gay & Lesbian preferred. All persons welcome. 1-888-GA HELPS. “Beebo Brinker Chronicles” (Thurs-Sun, 9/15-10/9). 7:30pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Award-winning play based on the iconic Lesbian pulp fiction by Ann Bannon. wwww.brownpapertickets.com/event/184155 Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Pioneers & Warriors TM. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Peer support group for Gay & Bi men over 40: honoring the past, accepting the present & embracing the future. Group attendance requires facilitator approval. Please contact Joel Davis at 261-6616. www.sasgcc.org GaYme Night 4 Gay & Bi Men. 8pm-1am. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun for Gay & Bi men. www.sasgcc.org
SATURDAY - September 24
(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.) Lifelong AIDS Alliance AIDS Walk & 5K Run. Registration 9-9:30am, Program 9:30-10am, Run 10am, Walk 10:05am, After-Party 10:30am-1pm. Volunteer Park, 14th Ave E & E Prospect St. 328-8979, www. seattleaidswalk.org “Beebo Brinker Chronicles” (Thurs-Sun, 9/15-10/9). 7:30pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Award-winning play based on the iconic Lesbian pulp fiction by Ann Bannon. wwww.brownpapertickets.com/event/184155 Mr & Miss Gay Asian/Pacific Islander Pageant. Doors 5:30pm, Pageant 7pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. Tickets $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Partial proceeds benefit Youth Suicide Prevention Program. www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/196920 “Raise the Roof” House Party to Celebrate Social Justice. 7pm. 900 Hiawatha Pl S. Take a night off from jobless times & austerity measures to celebrate the persistent & unshakable efforts to keep the social justice movement alive. Enjoy music, amiable conversation & good food with an array of activists & friends. A Mexican Feast will be served for an $8.50 donation. Sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party. 722-2453, fspseattle@mindspring.com Seattle AIDS Memorial “30 Years of Sorrow, Comfort & Hope” - A Multifaith Observance in Readings, Song & Candlelight. 7pm. St Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E. Features the Seattle Choral Company. www.saintmarks.org Dustbowl Queer Dance Night. 7:30pm-lesson; 8pm-11pm-dance. Century Ballroom, East Hall, 915 E Pine St, 2nd Fl. Meets 2nd & 4th Saturdays most months; check calendar on website to confirm. Featuring two-step, swing and waltz. Before 8:30pm-$5; after 8:30pm-$7. 21+. 206-324-7263; www.centuryball room.com.
SUNDAY - September 25
(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.) “Beebo Brinker Chronicles” (Thurs-Sun, 9/15-10/9). 7:30pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Award-winning play based on the iconic Lesbian pulp fiction by Ann Bannon. wwww.brownpapertickets.com/event/184155
Celebrating 38 Years!
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Allyship - an organization of LGBTQ individuals fighting for economic and social justice. www.LGBTQ Allyship.org, allyship@yahoo.com, 279-8169. American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver. us Another Gay Social Club! - www.meetup.com/ Another-Gay-Social-Club/ Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html Bent Writing Institute promotes written & spoken word in our LGBT communities. Bent offers affordable classes & workshops for Queer-identified people. For more information or to sign up for a class, email bent. writing@gmail.com. Visit www.bentwriting.com or find us on Facebook. For upcoming events join our mailing list by emailing bent.news@gmail.com BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - www.sbwn.net. Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St, offers an extensive schedule of LGBTQ-supported recovery meetings including AA, Alanon, CLA, CML, GA, NA, SAA, SLAA, OA, XA & Spanish-speaking AA. For current schedule of meetings visit www.chacseattle.org, 860-9560 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. Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equal rightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 511 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country. GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) 363-9188; www.thegsba.org HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. 205-7837. For a comprehensive list of HIV/AIDS service organizations see the GSBA Guide or visit www.thegsba.org or call Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979. Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.imperialcourtofseattle.com In The Life - www.inthelifetv.org Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 511 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction for the LGBT community and allies can be borrowed free of charge. (The Library is located at Gay City’s offices, on the ground floor behind Kaladi Brothers Coffee - just follow the signs.) LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; LGBTMS Connection@gmail.com. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Mantra: 329-0886, www.jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Northwest Bears: www.nw bears.com; The Olympians: www.TheOlympians. net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 888-809-5035, www.raincityjacks.org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples.org; Seattle Men in Leather: www. seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, www.seattle primetimers.org. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.) MUSIC: Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony.org; Rainbow City Band: 1-866-841-9139 ext 2126; rainbowcityband@onebox.com; www.rainbowcity band. com; Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus: 388-1408, 323-0750. www.flyinghouse. org. Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource
Visit us online www.sgn.org
Resource & Referral Line can connect you to LGBT-friendly resources throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Call 323-LGBT Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. At other times leave voice mail and your call will be returned. Or visit www.gaycity.org to view list of resources online or through Facebook. Rosehedge/Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www. rosehedge.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 Area Support Groups & Community Center (formerly Dunshee House and Seattle AIDS Support Group) 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. Seattle Area Support Groups envisions individuals in communities connected by the shared values of health & well-being, personal development & compassionate support of one another. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503. Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families providing comprehensive mental health services on a sliding scale. 323-1768. Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle. gov Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) E-zine is an electronic resource distributed to people affected by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. Now a part of Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979, www.thebody.com/step/ steppage.html Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org Shanti - 324-1520; www.rosehedge.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. Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail. com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball. org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; 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: 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. iagsdc.org/puddletown; Rain City Soccer: www. raincitysoccer. org; Rain Country: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; 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.thepride league.com, Century 21 League; Seattle United Soccer League: www.seattleunitedsl.com; Seattle Volleyball Club: www.seattlevolleyballclub.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www. teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934. Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org Tacky Tourist Clubs of America, Seattle Chapter - www.ttca.org; bruce@ttca.org; 1122 E Pike St PMB 905, Seattle, WA 98122-3934. Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 741 St Helens Ave, a resource center for the LGBTIQA community of Pierce County, (253) 383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org TRANSGENDER: Emerald City Social Club: (425) 827-9494; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey. com; Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersollcenter.org; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www.washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: BABES: support groups for HIV+ women. 720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Lesbians Over 40: 722-0729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc. org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www.pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol. com; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacoma lesbianconcern.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, 4368671. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.) Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa. org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth. org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.Matthews Place.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, 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; 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; YouthCare/Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/ Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org
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Wanted The SGN is looking for photographers for a two-hour photo project on Saturday, September 24. For more information, call George Bakan at 206-324-4297 or email mailsgn@aol.com 1605 12th Ave. Suite 31 Seattle, WA 98122
Groups) making a difference within local companies, including Alaska Airlines, Amazon.com, Amgen, AT&T, Bank of America, Deloitte, Macy’s, Microsoft, Russell Investments, Safeco Insurance, Starbucks Coffee, Xerox. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworks seattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/ proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www. seattle-pflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Project at the API Safety Center, April, 4679976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multi-culturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo.com, www.macctsea.org; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 3227061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw. org; TwoSpirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164. Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ personal/glbt.aspx Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 6826711; www.q-law.org
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FRIDAY
Century Ballroom - Gay Night 3rd & 4th Friday every month. 7:30 pm lesson $5.00 with cover; 8:30 pm dance $7.00. 21+ with ID. Changes - Prime Rib dinner, $11.75; other dinner special, $8.25. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. DJ Dance 9 pm - 1:30 am. Hosted by Eric. Bear Night, 2nd Friday every month. The Cuff Complex - Country Dance, 7:00 - 10:30 pm. High Energy Dance, 10:30 pm - 3 am. Cover $5.00 @ 9 pm www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm -2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, $1 off call cocktails, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3.00 daily drink specials. Happy Hour, 3 - 7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun. - Thurs. 9 - 11 pm: $1.50 Miller drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3.00 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - No cover … ever!!! Start your weekend off right. Happy Hour 6 - 8 pm.Weekly beer & cocktail specials. Neighbours Nightclub - House music with DJ Eric. 9 pm - 4 am 21+ * Cover charges as follows: 9 pm - 12 am, $5.00; 12 am - 2 am, $8.00; 2 am - 4 am, $10.00* **From 2 am - 4 am, 18+ with valid ID on main floor** www.neighboursnightclub.com. Neighbours Underground - Efren's Divas Latin Night. 10 pm - 2 am. 21+ with valid ID. $5.00 cover. 206328-5198. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm - 2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm; DJ Freddy King of Pants 9 pm - midnight. R Place - Happy Hour with Jeff 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 drafts. Daily drink and bottle specials. Lashes Cabaret at 9 pm with Chablis & company. DJ E spins on the 3rd floor at 10pm VJ Flow spins the top Videos on the 2nd floor. Seattle Eagle - LEATHER NIGHT (watch for events) DJs SMILLER & BunD 8 pm - 2 am. Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour, 4 - 7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Dancing with DJ Ricki Leigh. Twisted - Dancing with DJ Matt Stands, 1st Friday of the month: DJ Trent Von and wet t-shirt contest, 2nd Friday of the month: Fetish Night www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $4 Jäger Bombs. South Side Boogie-Dancing, 9 pm - 2 am, with DJ Dirty Dan. Karaoke in the Main Room, 9 pm - 2 am. No cover. Wildrose - www.thewildrosebar.com.
SATURDAY
Changes - Happy Hour till 7 pm. Free video games & pool all day & Night. Tacos 2 for $2.00 until sold out. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. DJ Dance, 9 pm - 1:30 am. Hosted by Eric. The Cuff Complex - High Energy Dance, 10 pm - 3 am, with DJs Stacey Cooks, MattStands, Harmonix, Funkybear. Cover $5 @ 6 pm www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, $8 Stoli doubles, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour, 3 - 7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour, Sun.-Thurs. 9 - 11 pm: $1.50 Miller drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - No cover … ever!!! But get in early to beat the line. Capacity enforced for your comfort & safety. Happy Hour, 6 - 8 pm.Weekly beer & cocktail specials. 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
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Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm - 2 am. Happy Hour until 7pm. DJ Freddy King of Pants, 9 pm - midnight. R Place - HAPPY HOUR with Erik 2-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. $6.50 Gourmet Bloody Mary’s Lashes cabaret with Chablis and Company at 9pm DJ Flow spins on the 3rd floor at 10 pm VJ E spins the top Videos on the 2nd floor. Seattle Eagle - Underwear Party Night (watch for event listing) DJs HOTPLAY, KING OF PANTS, UPABOVE, KC+guests. Steamworks - 11:30 pm - 4:30 am DJ Chavez Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour, 4 - 7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Dancing with DJ Ricki Leigh. Twisted - Dancing with DJ Trent Von, 3rd Saturday of the month: Boys Night Out with wet underwear contest, Last Saturday of the month: “Diva-Licious” hosted by Madison Lane with Prime Rib dinner special. www.twistedineverett. com Vibe - in Kent - Absolut Saturdays! $5 Absolut Drinks. South Side Boogie Dancing, 9 pm - 2 am with DJ Dirty Dan. No cover. Wildrose - First Saturday each month, DJs & dancing. $5 cover. www.thewildrosebar.com.
Sunday
Changes - Open at Noon, Happy hour ALL DAY / NIGHT. Karaoke at 9 pm with Black Nail Productions. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. 9-Ball Pool Tourney at 6 pm - 16 players only. Hosted by RW & Co. The Cuff Complex - Re Quest T-Dance DJ John England 6 pm-12 am, Beer Bust $1 domestic drafts & $4 well drinks, Cover $5 @ 6 pm. www.cuffcomplex.com. Bottleneck Lounge - Check out ELIXER, a new “late night” Happy Hour every Sunday night from 9 - midnight. Featuring six, old-school, classic cocktails for just $6 a piece. This is a great way to sample outstanding cocktails at a smokin’ price. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - NW Sports first on TV. Sound with early afternoon Mariners games. Pitcher special all day with free U-shell peanuts and pool. Neighbours - 9 pm - 2 am Entre Hermanos Noche Latina $5.00 cover 21+ with Valid ID.With DJ Luis. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 2 pm-midnight. Happy Hour until 7 pm. R Place - Happy Hour with Erik 2-7 $5.75 Wells $2.50 domestic drafts. $6.50 Gourmet Bloody Mary’s newest night on the Hill! SIN SUNDAYS HOUSE MUSIC ON THE 3rd Floor. 2 NEW rotating DJ’s every week watch the SGN for the ads. Rosebud - Industry Night, 6 pm - Closing. Bring something indicating that you work in the hospitality industry (pay stub, food handler or alcohol server permit, business card, etc.) to recieve Happy Hour drink and food prices all night! Seattle Eagle - Beer Bust $1 Drafts from 2-10pm Dj UP-ABOVE from 10-2 Twisted - Happy Hour all night! www.twistedineverett. com Vibe - in Kent - Happy Hour All Day! FREE POOL! Wildrose - Free pool all day. www.thewildrosebar.com.
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MONDAY
Changes - Happy Hour all day and night. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. See us at www.clubsilverstone.com. The Cuff Complex - “Free Games” ALL DAY! Tabletop games, pool, darts, pinball. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. Daily drink specials at $3, Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily, Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Pint night with Happy Hour prices 8 pm-close. 9-Ball Pool Tourney at 7 pm. Neighbours - “MAD MESS MONDAYS” With Neighbours hottest new DJ: DJ AARON. No cover. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - Happy Hour 4-7pm. Hamburger & Draft Beer $6.00 from 4pm -10.00 Black Nail Productions Karaoke 9pm to 1am. R Place - Happy Hour with Jeff 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special. FREE POOL ALL DAY ALL NIGHT. Rosebud - Industry Night, 6 pm - Closing. Bring something indicating that you work in the hospitality industry (pay stub, food handler or alcohol server permit, business card, etc.) to recieve Happy Hour drink and food prices all night! Seattle Eagle - Radio Dept. $4 wells all night Dj HOTPLAY from 10 pm - 2 am. Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Twisted - Game Night featuring Pool Tournaments and Wii Bowling. Happy Hour all night! www.twistedineverett. com Vibe - in Kent - $1 Domestic Drafts, $2.50 all bottled beers, $3 Touch Down Shots. FREE POOL! Wildrose - Pool Tournament 7 pm w/Prizes!
TUESDAY
Changes - $1.25 Domestic bottles. Hamburger $2.50, Cheeseburger $3.50, Bacon cheeseburger $4.50. Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. Free pool all day - 2 tables. The Cuff Complex - Bear-aoke 8 pm-12 am with host Jonathan Jones. Peanut night with “Free Games” alll day. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. Daily drink specials at $3, Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. til 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. 8-Ball Pool Tournament starts at 6:30 pm. Neighbours Underground - “DRAG IDOL” with your host Ryan Hazey 9 pm - 2 am. $6 cover. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. Black Nail Production Karaoke 9 pm-1 am. R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special. KARAOKE with Ben 9-2 am. Rosebud - Speakeasy Night, 8:30 pm - Closing. Listen to prohibition era music by DJ Dubonet and enjoy a libation from William's famous cocktail menu. Dapper dress from the era is encouraged. Seattle Eagle - IN HEAT $5 Long Island Iced teas Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Twisted - $2 Tuesday featuring “Are You Smarter Than A Drag Queen?” trivia contest for $2, $2 tacos, well drinks and drafts all night! www.twistedineverett.com
Vibe - in Kent - $10 Dizzy Pass - $1 you call it, 6pm to close. Karaoke 9pm-2am with José. Wildrose - Taco Tuesday. No cover.
WEDNESDAY
Changes - Happy Hour until 7 pm. Karaoke 9 pm. A Black Nail production. Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. 8-Ball Tourney 7:30 pm. Hosted by RW & Co. Karaoke 9 pm-1:30 am hosted by Michael. The Cuff Complex - Free pool & Pitcher Special. Country Dancing 1st & 3rd Wednesday. POZ Social 2nd Wednesday. Dress Code Leather Social 4th Wednesday. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Dart Tournament starts at 7:30 pm. Neighbours Underground - Roxy's House of Dolls with DJ Trent Von in the Neighbours www.neighboursnightclub.com. 206-324-5358. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. DJ Gelliphish 7 pm-midnight. Re-Bar - D.A.I.S.Y. Age with Riz! Hip Hop and R/B from the 1990’s.YO! FREE 10 pm. R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff . $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts.WET show.All male wet underwear contest 3 rd floor. Hosted by Chablis $100.00 1st place $50.00 2nd place 3 rd place Porn. DJ E Rocks the 3rd floor top 40, R&B. Rosebud - Hump Day Singles Mixer, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Single? Come in and meet others. Not single? Join us anyway and meet some new friends. Grren Fairy Night, 8:30 pm - Closing. Bartender William channels the Green Fairy using sinful drinks made with absinthe. Anything can happen! Seattle Eagle - on the DOWNLOW $2 Dos Equis Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Karaoke - drink specials. Twisted - Karaoke Idol with Robin. All you can eat spaghetti for $5.50 and $6 Long Island Teas. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $1 off all mixed drinks and shots. Karaoke 9pm-2am with José. Wildrose - Karaoke 8 pm-12:30 am. No cover; drink specials. www.thewildrosebar.com.
THURSDAY
Changes - Happy Hour from 12 noon til 8pm. Karaoke at 9pm A Black Nail Production. Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. Dart Tourney 7:30 pm. Hosted by RW & Co. The Cuff Complex - Pool tournament 7 pm. Karaoke 8 pm-12 am with host Jonathan Jones. Happy Hour 2 pm 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. til 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Weekly beer & cocktail specials. Kick off the weekend early. No DJ needed, you control the jukebox. Neighbours - Rock Lobster 80's night with DJ Trent Von. 9 pm - 3 am. $3 cover. 21+ with valid ID; 18+ from 2-3 am. www.neighboursnightclub.com. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. DJ Thomas from 7 pm-midnight. R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. ASS all male amateur strip show. Hosted by Chablis. $200.00 1st place $100.00 2nd place $50.00 3rd place DJ Flo’w Rocks the 3rd floor top 40 R&B. Seattle Eagle - BAREBACK Thursday $1 Off If You Take Your Shirt Off Dj TOAST from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Karaoke - drink specials. Twisted - Disco Delight! Dance music of the 70s and 80s. BOGO burgers and $2 Bud and Bud Light drafts. www. twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $3 wells, $4 Washington Apples. Wildrose - Cheap date night! $2 wells. Corn dogs & tater tots. www.thewildrosebar.com.
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LOVER’S - 193 Telegraph Road - (360) 752-1862 RUMORS CABARET - 1119 Railroad - (306) 671-1849
ANIMALS ESPRESSO - 550 12th Ave. - 329-3914 BALTIC ROOM - 1207 Pine St. - 625-4444 BEACON PUB - 3057 Beacon Ave. S. - 726-0238 THE BOTTLENECK LOUNGE - 2328 E. Madison St. - 323-1098 THE BROADWAY GRILL - 314 Broadway E. - 328-7000 C.C. ATTLE’S BAR & GRILLE - 1701 E. Olive Way THE CANTERBURY - 534 15th Ave. E. - 322-3130 CHANGES IN WALLINGFORD - 2103 N. 45th - 545-8363 THE CRESCENT - 1413 E. Olive Way - 720-8188 THE CUFF COMPLEX - 1533 13th Ave. - 323-1525 DIESEL BAR - 1413 14th Ave. - 322-1080 DOUBLE HEADER - 407 2nd Ave. S. - 464-9918 ELITE - 1520 E. Olive Way - 860-0999 GALERIAS - 611 Broadway E. - 322-5757 GLO’S - 1621 E. Olive Way - 324-2577 INSOMNIAX - 102 15th Ave. E. - 322-6477 JAZZ ALLEY - 2033 6th Ave. E. - 441-9729 JULIA’S - 300 Broadway Ave. E. - 860-1818 KURRENT - 600 E. Pine St. - 323-1923 THE LOBBY - 916 E. Pike St. - 328-6703 MAE’S CAFE - 6412 Phinney Ave. N. - 782-1222 MADISON PUB - 1315 E. Madison - 325-6537 NEIGHBOURS - 1509 Broadway - 324-5358 OUT WEST - 5401California Ave. SW, West Seattle POCO WINE ROOM - 1408 E. Pine St. - 322-9463 PONY - 1221 E. Madison St. - 324-2854 PURR - 1518 11th Ave. - 325-3112 R PLACE - 619 E. Pine - 322-8828 RE-BAR - 1114 Howell at Boren - 233-9873 ROSEBUD RESTAURANT & BAR - 719 E. Pike - 323-6636 SEATTLE EAGLE - 314 E. Pike - 621-7591 TIDBIT - 1401 Broadway - 323-0840 TOMMY GUN - 1703 E. Olive Way WILDROSE - 1021 E. Pike - 324-9210
CASTLE SUPERSTORE #17 - 206 Broadway Ave. E. - 204-0126 DOGHOUSE LEATHERS - 1312 E. Pike St. - 257-0231 EMERSON SALON - 909 E. Pike St. - 323-7437 MAIL BOXES ETC. - Above QFC at Broadway & Pike - 324-5600 THE CRYPT - 1516 11th Ave. 325-3882 ONYX LEATHER - 1605 12th Ave. #8 - 328-1965 SALON DEWI/RED DRAWERS - 1525 14th. - 381-DIVA(3482) STAN’S ADULT SUPERSTORE - 9630 16th Ave. SW - 762-3299 UNDER U 4 MEN - 709 Broadway Ave. E. - 324-6446 TABOO VIDEO - 1012 1st Ave. - 622-SEXY
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THE HERON INN & WATERGRASS DAY SPA 117 Maple Ave. - (877) 883-8899 - info@theheron.com
OLYMPIA
DARBY’S CAFE - 211 5th Ave. S.E. - (360) 357-6229 DESIRE VIDEO - 3126 Pacific Ave. - (360) 352-0820 LOVER’S - 3959 Martin Way E. Suite D - (360) 456-7300 JAKES - 311 4th Ave. E. - (360) 956-3247 URBAN ONION - 116 Legion Way - (360) 943-9242
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MAPLE ROSE INN - 112 Reservoir Rd - (800) 570-2007
SPOKANE
DEMPSEY’S BRASS RAIL - 909 W 1st Ave. - (509) 747-5362 THE LOFT - 410 W. Sprague Ave. - (509) 455-7260
TACOMA
AIRPORT TAVERN - 5406 S. Tacoma Way - (253) 475-9730 CASTLE SUPERSTORE - 6015 Tacoma Mall Blvd. - (253) 471-0391 CLUB SILVERSTONE - 739 - 1/2 St. Helens Ave. - (253) 404-0273 THE FANTASY SHOP - 2301 6th Ave. - (253) 272-6640 LOVER’S - 7002 Tacoma Mall Blvd., #F - (253) 475-2271 RAINBOW CENTER - 741 St. Helens Ave. - (253) 383-2318 SHAKABRAH JAVA CAFE - 2618 6th Ave. - (253) 572-2787
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_______________________________ GREENWOOD/BROADVIEW (NOTE: new phone #) GM seeking male roommate. Large furnished bedroom (can be unfurnished). $525, includes utilities. Share entire house. D/W, W/D, large yard. N 105th just off Greenwood. No pets. On bus lines #5, #28, #75. Job and references required. Email to BFG777@gmail.com or call 206-789-7472. 36/3 _______________________________ RAVENNA-WEDGWOOD GM seeking male roommate. Furnished bedroom (can be unfurnished) with A/C. $525 includes utilities. Share entire townhouse. D/W, W/D. On buslines 71, 65, 64, 76. References required. Call 206-2258036. Great location close to UW. 37/3 _______________________________
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_______________________________ GAY BATHHOUSE seeks NIGHT MANAGER. Management experience required. Steamworks Seattle is looking for someone to take over as Night Manager at our Seattle based club. Must have management experience and enjoy customer service. You must also be male. Compensation DOE. Hours are generally 8pm-4am Thursday-Monday. Please send resume to tony@ steamworksonline.com. 39/3 _______________________________ NAKED HOUSE CLEANER Looking for an 18 to 28 y/o male for naked house cleaning. Fridays, 9:30am to 2:30pm, at least twice per month. $20/hr. Puyallup, South Hill. 39/3 _______________________________ FREE RÉSUMÉ AND JOB SEARCH WORKSHOPS South Seattle Community College’s WorkSource Center is partnering with the Seattle Public Library and the King County Library System to offer résumé and job search workshops. For more information, contact South Seattle Community College WorkSource Center at 206-764-5304 or visit www. southseattle.edu for complete schedule. SGN/ _______________________________
LAMBERT HOUSE seeks volunteers to staff LGBT youth center. Email volunteer@ lamberthouse.org or call 206322-2515 ext *817 for more information. SGN/ _______________________________ SHANTI VOLUNTEERS build supportive one-on-one relationships with someone living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, or other life-threatening illness. We are seeking mature, compassionate, good listeners to provide emotional support to people in their homes, in hospitals, or in jails. Training and ongoing support provided. People of color and LGBT folks encouraged to apply. For more info, contact us at www. multifaith.org or 206-324-1520 ext 228. SGN/ _______________________________
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_______________________________ 1hr-$45/1.5-$65/2hrs-$85 16yrs professionally trained, talented masseur. Enjoyable, blissful, unhurried relaxation. Swedish/Deep Tissue bodywork for tightness, tension, pain. JOHN LMP. 206.324.0682. www. bodyworkman.com. 37/3 _______________________________
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_______________________________ 1hr-$45/1.5-$65/2hrs-$85 16yrs professionally trained, talented masseur. Enjoyable, blissful, unhurried relaxation. Swedish/Deep Tissue bodywork for tightness, tension, pain. JOHN LMP. 206.324.0682. www. bodyworkman.com. 37/3 _______________________________ AMAZING BODYWORK! Deep tissue, erotic bodywork by handsome, hairy-chested, hung therapist. Reasonable rates. Photos, phone number and reviews at website: www.amazingbodywork. com. Robert. 42/6 _______________________________ ASIAN (CHINESE/THAI) Young, muscular, 5’9”, 165, 28 y/o. Sensual/erotic bodywork. Incalls North Seattle; anywhere else outcalls. 206-713-1459; if I’m out, leave message. $100-incall; $150-outcall. 38/3 _______________________________ DADDY Full body complete massage. Tender to the touch. Clean and sober only. By appointment only. 206-328-5828 before 10pm. Serious only. daddymaster66@gmail. com. 42/6 _______________________________ EROTICALLY CHARGED nude full body rubdown from playful top, stimulating the senses. Get seduced. Incalls in Renton/ Seattle area. Scott, 206-3554469. 38/3 _______________________________ FRENCH TOUCH BODYWORK Experienced, friendly European masseur w/a table and sensual hands. In/Out. Luke, 206-3232427. 36/3 _______________________________ GREAT MASSAGE given by highly-trained, clean-cut, handsome guy. I have a clean, private studio just north of the UW. Call Matt, 206-774-9092. In calls/out calls/ hotels. 38/12 _______________________________ HEAD-TO-TOE - hot sensual interaction. Handsome, hairy 9” uncut top. 206-329-0310. Anytime. 41/6 _______________________________
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or at your hotel. Experienced bodyworker, good-looking, nice body, nice manners. Guaranteed to make you feel better. Day or night. Call 206-310-3491. 38/3 _______________________________ QINERGY-BODY-WORK Non-Erotic Therapeutic Massage, men or women. 25 yrs exp, massage table or massage chair, no shower, convenient parking, small Queen Anne home office/studio, straight male (graphic artist, web author). 50% off 1st session ($45 for 1-1/2 hrs), travel extra. By appt only. Chris Pringer, Reiki Master, 206-286-0899. Add’l info via chalicebridge.com/ BMI-Brochure.html. 08/27 _______________________________ RUSSIAN STYLE (NOTE: New phone & email)
Unforgetable bodywork from Russian fitness model. $50/hr. In and outcalls. Text or call 206799-7715 or email 3377alexmassage@gmail.com. 37/1 _______________________________
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in the comfort of my home. Ass & ball shave & pubic trim. All three parts only $35. I also do chest, back & legs. Safe & sanitary. Shave & bodywork combos available. 206-310-3491. 38/3 _______________________________ RAIN CITY JACKS Seattle’s own JO Club, RCJ hosts three group masturbation events every month. Safe, hot, friendly and fun. Adult men only. 888809-5035. info@raincityjacks.org; www.raincityjacks.org. 35/12 _______________________________
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