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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 33, Volume 42, August 15, 2014

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diehard fans when it was released in late 2013, followed by weird antics that somehow weren’t as charming LADY GAGA’S ARTRAVE: as those we’d come to expect from THE ARTPOP BALL the meat-dress wearing heroine of KEY ARENA days gone by (neon vomit perforAugust 8 mance art at SXSW, anyone?). Then there was the cancellation of Gaga’s It’s been a tough year and a half for May 28 concert at Key Arena due to Lady Gaga. Her album Artpop was a severe case of bronchitis just hours a disappointment to all but the most before show time.

by Jessica Price SGN A&E Writer

But fans of Lady Gaga weren’t disappointed by the spectacle that is “ArtRave: The Artpop Ball” when it descended on Key Arena Friday night. The diminutive but larger-than-life singer gave it all she’s got and has clearly bounced back from her first major career misstep, as well as the hip surgery that caused her to cancel all remaining dates of

the acclaimed “Born This Way Ball” in early 2013. The “Artpop Ball” attempted to close that gap and reconnect where she left off, while trumpeting new material and Gaga’s current pop-as-performance-art philosophy.

The Key Arena show consisted mostly of material from Artpop’s better moments (“ARTPOP” and “G.U.Y.” kicked things off), with a heavy sprinkling of older Gaga classics. She looked strong and healthy – few can stomp in milehigh stilettos the way that Stefani Germanotta can – and her voice sounded as full as ever. Gaga knows how to make an entrance: the translucent stage and sprawling catwalks filled with smoke and a fleet of backup dancers while Gaga materialized in shimmering gold wings, a blue mirror ball attached to her bodice.

“Donatella” ended the first segment, with the star reappearing for “Venus” in her highest bouffant wig and seashell bikini. Giant inflatable flowers popped up through the catwalks as backup dancers dashed around in pastel sea-monkey-esque costumes and headpieces. Gaga unleashed full voice for “MANiCURE,” proving that though she’s famous for fashion-centric antics, she’s severely

underrated as a vocalist. At several points throughout the evening Gaga called out critics that accuse her of lip-synching, joking even as she played piano that it really wasn’t her (“There’s a man playing this backstage for me right now,” she deadpanned).

The next mini-set included a Fame Monster suite of songs.

“Just Dance,” “Poker Face,” and “Telephone” ushered in another costume change to wild cheering from the audience. Gaga the scruffy club kid singing about unrequited (slightly psychotic) love while dreaming of being famous feels more relatable than Gaga singing about actually being famous. Therefore, this portion of the set was the most fun. An interlude of “Partynauseous” followed; not one of her best, but amidst the thundering bass Gaga exited and reappeared in a bouncy, cartoonish octopus tentacle dress for “Paparazzi” and “Do What U Want.”

Taking a seat at her crystal-encased piano, Gaga took a moment to point out her father, Joe Germanotta, in the pit and asked the crowd to join her in singing happy birthday to him. She dedicated “Dope” to him and moved on to a heartfelt, slowedsee GAGA page 4

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Ben Abbot in Questions of the Heart

by Doug Hamilton SGN Contributing Writer QUESTIONS OF THE HEART: GAY MORMONS AND THE SEARCH FOR IDENTITY TYEE YACHT CLUB August 18 & 19 Questions of the Heart: Gay Mormons and the Search for Identity will be playing in Seattle on August 18 and 19 at the Tyee Yacht Club.

(You may want to avail yourself the optional post-show discussion.)

The one-person show featuring actor/writer Ben Abbot, revisits a particularly turbulent moment in recent history, the marriage equality battle in California in 2008 during the Proposition 8 campaign.

Ben interviewed Gay and Lesbian Mormons living in California at that time, and fashioned the transcripts into what eventually became an award-winning play currently touring the United States.

Working with Director Mark Kamie, Ben Abbott reworked the original piece to include not only the portrayals of those he had interviewed, but Ben speaking for himself as well.

The play comes to Seattle via Theatre22 Company Manager, Chris Shea, who saw one of its original productions at the Cincinnati Fringe Festival. Chris arranged for me to interview Ben Abbot by phone on Wednesday, August 13:

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by Rod Parke SGN A&E Writer

To give you an idea of how excellent all the contestants in this year’s International Wagner Competition were, let me say that the weakest, in my opinion, was a tenor about whom I wrote nothing less than a rave review when he sang Fidelio at Seattle Opera in 2012. I remember that performance well: nuanced and beautiful and also passionately acted. see Questions page 6 I cannot explain why Ric Furman

seemed underpowered and unfeeling this time around. (Was he ill?)

Every one of the nine singers was very well-schooled vocally, with good-to-excellent vocal technique, musicianship and attractive voices.

Where they differed was in their ability to project feeling and in the size of their voices. Soprano Tamara Mancini, for instance, sang Isolde’s Narrative and Curse impressively with great tops, but you couldn’t hear any of her lower notes. Handsome bass Roman Ialcic was tonally

outstanding as Wotan and Hagen, except that he lacked expression.

Helena Dix’s “Liebestod” was lovely, but her Sieglinde lacked impact.

Kevin Ray had all the notes for both his Siegmund arias, but lacked vocal beauty and stage presence. Almost all of these weaknesses may disappear as their careers develop. Big voices, especially, grow with maturity. (Contestants were limited to ages 25 to 40.) see Savage page 6

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Soundgarden, Williams, Grande slated for NFL kickoff in Seattle brooklynvegan.com

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer What do Soundgarden, Pharrell Williams and Ariana Grande have in common? Nothing really. The lone exception is that all three will perform at CenturyLink Field on September 4 to help kick off the National Football League’s 95th season. Grande will sing the National Anthem at the start of the Seattle Seahawks vs. Green Bay Packers game, while Soundgarden and Williams are each expected to perform free mini sets that same day; some of it will be televised on www.NFL.com. Details are still murky, but I’m working on finalizing the time and exact location of the concerts, so stay glued to The Music Lounge for updates.

Speaking of Seattle bands: Minus the Bear drops a new album on October 7 called Lost Loves. You might recall that in 2012 the local rock act became very involved with Marriage Equality, even performing at the Comet Tavern to raise money and awareness for the campaign. It’s so great to have them as LGBT community allies, aside from the fact that they put out great music and occasionally play hometown shows, such as an upcoming concert on November 1 at The Crocodile.

The track list for Lost Loves is as follows: 1) “Electric Rainbow,” 2) “Surf-N-Turf,” 3) “Broken China,” 4) “Walk On Air,” 5) “Patiently Waiting,” 6) “Cat Calls & Ill Means,” 7) “Invented Memory,” 8) “South Side Life,” 9) “Your Private Sky,” 10) “The Lucky Ones.” For ticket information on The Crocodile show, go to www.thecrocodile.com.

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singer, spotlighted in 20 Feet from Stardom, which claimed the Best Documentary Feature award at this year’s Oscars, has worked with many artists in the recording studio and on tour, including the Rolling Stones, Patti LaBelle, Sting, Nine Inch Nails and the late Luther Vandross. Fischer called me last week from New Jersey, where she resides, and spoke about her music, upcoming performances in Seattle and collaborating with the Stones, who she’ll join again on tour this fall. She is scheduled to appear back-to-back evenings on September 23 and 24 at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, booked for two sets each night, where she’ll likely belt out solo favorites, such as “How Can I Ease the Pain,” and reinterpreted classic covers. All four shows are pre-paid reserved seating, so guests must make reservations beGrammy-winning R&B vocalist Lisa forehand at www.jazzalley.com, or by calling Fischer will be my special guest in The Music (206) 441-9729. Look for the interview with Lounge on September 19. The famed backup Lisa Fischer here in The Music Lounge on Sep-

tember 19, and if you haven’t seen 20 Feet from Stardom, I highly suggest watching it soon.

On the subject of track listings, Stevie Nicks will also release a new album on October 7 entitled 24 Karat Gold – Songs from the Vault.

Among the songs featured on the record is “The Dealer,” originally recorded for 1979’s Tusk LP

by Fleetwood Mac, said to be the leadoff single for 24 Karat Gold. No word yet on whether Nicks will include any material from the album on the upcoming Mac tour, which descends on the Tacoma Dome on November 20.

Finally, don’t forget that Bumbershoot is just around the corner. This year’s musical lineup includes Foster the People, J Cole, Panic! At The Disco, Big Freedia, Neon Trees and Capital Cities, to name a few.

For tickets and complete information, visit www.bumbershoot.org.

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continued from cover down “Born This Way” from the small catwalk stage. She apologized multiple times for canceling the previous Seattle date, assuring fans that she didn’t want to deliver any less than her best and wanted to make it up to them. After the brief piano segment, she sang a portion of “The Edge of Glory” followed by “Judas,” featuring some of the original choreography from the video. Fans began to throw piles of gifts and letters onstage and Gaga (as she does at every show) took a moment to read a few aloud, inviting several teenagers to join her backstage after the show for sharing their deeply personal letters.

“Aura,” “Sexxx Dreams,” and “Alejandro” featured another costume change and a final blowout of “Bad Romance,” “Applause,” and “Swine” (complete with sequined pig mask).

Though the new material is lackluster, the show delivered; ending on a high with a piano-laced encore of “Gypsy.” If fans were disappointed with the new material, they didn’t show it – even the farthest arena sections were mostly on their feet. Gaga is at her best when her voice and talent cut through the bluster, and there was enough of that to satisfy. Given time to consider her next moves, the industrious 28 year old will undoubtedly overcome any recent career missteps and surprise us all with future albums that stand to be the best of her career.

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CHVRCHES

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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer CHVRCHES THE SHOWBOX SODO August 8 By popular demand, electro-pop act Chvrches appeared back-to-back nights at The Showbox SoDo last week, the first evening to a sold out crowd followed by a near-capacity audience 24 hours later.

The Glasgow-based trio performed a short set on Saturday, barely over an hour, though they managed to reel out eleven songs during their main set and squeezed in two more for an encore. Every track from 2013’s critically praised debut The Bones of What You Believe was played and each of them sounded twice as good as the studio versions.

They began with “We Sink” as various stage props lit up in bold colors. Frontwoman Lauren Mayberry looked cool, calm and collected in high-waist black shorts with matching sleeveless shirt and medium heels and a tightly wound headband. She’s not only irresistible to listen to, but with a perky cute personality and soft, dreamy vocals, it’s hard to take your eyes off her.

“This is our second night in Seattle,” said Mayberry. “So thanks for coming out to see us.”

Chvrches turned “Lies” into an industrial house number, as the stage was bathed in deep blue lighting. “Gun,” a featured single from the album (and also used in the TV series “Grey’s Anatomy”) and “Night Sky” got the whole room clapping and dancing.

“Strong Hand,” the only non-Bones tune

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on the set list, received a reasonably good response from concertgoers, ranging from college teens to 40-something hipsters.

Everyone was delighted to hear “Recover,” which was given a thirty-second keyboard intro, and people started clapping rapidly on the second verse. It was slightly more uptempo than the recorded version with a new age-like, symphonic sound that was priceless to anyone who loves that universal hit.

Mayberry and Martin Doherty switched

places for “Under the Tide,” allowing him to sing lead vocals while she tapped away on keyboards. I really enjoyed his voice and the way he moved about on stage. He took it to a new level. “The Mother We Share” closed out the main portion of the concert and saw many in the audience wave their hands in the air as they belted out the chorus.

Even though Mayberry told everyone that the band needed to be up early the next morning, and admitted that she’s a hyper-

organized person, the three-piece did make time for two additional numbers, “You Caught the Light” and “By the Throat.”

I found Chvrches to be quite similar to Lorde, and incidentally they covered “Team” for BBC Radio 1 recently. They kept it simple and upbeat at The Showbox, while creating even dreamier renditions of their songs than what we’d already heard. They’ll be back, for sure.

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A Requiem for the ages?

by Rod Parke SGN A&E Writer VERDI’S REQUIEM DECCA BLU-RAY TEATRO ALLA SCALA When I encounter a new performance of a favorite work, especially one I hold as dear as Verdi’s Requiem, my hopes are perhaps unrealistic from the get-go. The challenges and opportunities for glory provided by such a work tend to separate the merely competent from the fabulous with cruel clarity. Here is a work in which every element throbs with passionate possibilities.

Every contributor, from the conductor to the recording engineers, is tested. There are so many excellent recordings of this Requiem that a new one must be truly exciting even to be listed as in the same league.

Does this new Blu-ray disc belong up there with the best? In general, I think the answer is yes, with some significant weaknesses. The main reason it succeeds is conductor Daniel Barenboim. He provides every bit of serious passion and musicianship that one could wish for. Every ounce of drama gets its due, giving the scope of the music supreme effect without ever marring the overall shape of the whole work. The engineers capture most of the power very well, even if the sound falls just short of today’s very best. The orchestra and chorus of Teatro Alla Scala are generally up to the task and are obviously totally at home in Verdi’s idiom.

The only weaknesses are in the quartet of soloists. On paper this list looks about as good as one could hope for today. So-

prano Anja Harteros, mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča, tenor Jonas Kaufmann, and bass René Pape would seem to make a powerful team, at least two or three of them as renown in Wagner as well as lighter roles.

Certainly Jonas Kaufmann does not disappoint, raising goose bumps both with his ringing tops and beautiful phrasing, even though his is not the Italianate sound some might prefer. Anja Harteros sings beautifully but lacks, especially in her “Libera me,” dramatic force.

Elīna Garanča is even more luscious vocally but lacks, to my taste, effective chest voice to give power to her lower phrases.

The most serious weakness comes from bass René Pape. His voice seems to have lost the weight, richness and power I remember from earlier performances, both live (a Chicago Wotan) and recorded. As in his disappointing recent Gurnemanz in the Met Opera Parsifal, his sound is disturbingly lightweight. In this Requiem I want the dark warmth of a Cesare Siepi or the godlike power of a young Nicolai Ghiaurov.

Indeed, each of the soloists have been bettered by the recordings of a Schwarzkopf, Price, Bjoerling, or Cossotto among others.

But, overall, this is a pretty thrilling live performance, well-captured in nearly the best modern technology. (Of video performances, none can come close to the ancient, but surprisingly well recorded, von Karajan DVD with a very young quartet of Price, Cossotto, Pavarotti, and Ghiaurov, all in their supreme prime.

The recent, well-conducted video with Gustavo Dudamel at the Hollywood Bowl is not so well recorded and suffers from a very uneven quartet, with only young soprano Juliana DiGiacomo providing vocal and artistic thrills.)

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continued from cover What we didn’t know beforehand was that all these singers were competing against a goliath!

Based on what we witnessed in this competition, I have to say African-American Issachah Savage is a dream come true for any Wagner lover. He lacked absolutely nothing. His stage presence is immense and powerful. His musicianship and technique were perfection. His voice is huge, rich, and very beautiful throughout his range, and everything he did was expressive of the words. His Parsifal was thrilling, and his Lohengrin soared on lyrical waves of emotion. With unforgettable top notes, this is a voice I would travel far and wide to hear again!

Like Ben Heppner, there was also something about the man that made you love him. Unless there is a flaw that we didn’t see, this is a singer who is about to achieve great fame and success!

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continued from cover What was it like for you being in California during the Proposition 8 campaign?

It was miserable! It was terrible! I was not just in California, but I was the only active Mormon at the acting conservatory where I was. I went to church, and people had very strong feelings about what was going on. And then I went to school, and people had very strong opposite feelings about what was going on. It was hard, because I didn’t feel like I was in a position to step in all the time and defend the other side that people were bashing. But I couldn’t also sit by and say things that were mean or inaccurate about people who I love. So I was caught in a very, very uncomfortable position.

It is unusual to put yourself on the fence of a polarizing issue such as same-sex marriage. Did you get any criticism for taking a more neutral position during Prop 8?

It was perhaps a product of the fact that I’ve got really wonderful friends in both places; but people never put me on the spot. I have to say I will be thankful for the rest of my life to people I went to school with, because they’d be venting from frustration about what was

He won both the audience prize and the orchestra members’ prize (each $5,000), as well as one of the two biggest prizes of $25,000.

There were three other singers that were clearly ready for the greatest operatic stages of the world. One of them, Danish tenor David Danholt, wowed us with his Parsifal and won the other $25,000 prize. His very attractive stage presence was matched by the beauty of his tone and lyrical line. (His second performance, the Prize Song from Die Meistersinger, was strangely less impressive. While beautifully sung, it lacked power to such a degree that I was surprised by the award.) Just as deserving were mezzo-soprano Suzanne Hendrix (Waltraute in last summer’s Ring) and soprano Marcy Stonikas, familiar to Seattle audiences as Turandot and Fidelio. Both are finished artists in absolute control of their considerable assets. Hendrix sang Venus and Erda, while Stonikas opened the evening with

“Dich, teure Halle” and wowed us later with Senta’s Ballad, which stood very well in my memory of hearing Leonie Rysanek sing that role six times, live at the old Met. Conductor Sebastian Lang-Lessing, making his Seattle debut, kept everything going smoothly and never swamped his singers. He drew many lovely sounds from the orchestra, especially the closing chords of the “Liebestod.”

While people love opera for different reasons, it’s the VOICE that thrills me most, even when the drama is just as important. Thus, for opera lovers like me, this orgy of big voices under superb control is a thrill I wouldn’t miss, especially when it includes a rare talent the size of Issachah Savage. One hopes this competition continues under Seattle Opera’s new director and Wagner lover, Aidan Lang.

Reviewer Rod Parke can be reached at rmp62@columbia.edu.

going on, and a lot of it would be directed at the Mormon Church, just because of the very visual role that the Mormon Church took in that campaign. And they all knew that I was Mormon, and that came up in conversations.

But not once did anybody turn to me and say “Ben, you’re Mormon; what do you have to say for your church on all of this?” But I felt that would have been a reasonable question for somebody to ask had they had, but they didn’t. So that was very lucky for me. I don’t know if people knew where I was on anything. I didn’t really say. At church, I’d get invited to go do some phonebanking for Proposition 8, and at school I’d get invited to these protest rally sit-ins against Proposition 8, and I just always told people I was busy.

between the two things. People think, well there is the Mormon Church, and there is the Gay Community, and they are these two separate, disparate things – political rivals, even.

Doing the show, and focusing on people who are both things, and trying to navigate that. It just made me realize that for people within my church, it was just like, “Look, this isn’t some issue that is being introduced from the outside. These are all our kids. This is us.

These are our brothers, our sisters, our kids. It is not an influence from someplace else. I may have thought that, intellectually beforehand.

But probably, I didn’t even think about it.

The process of doing the show tore down that wall of any kind of sense of “us and them” from either side of that wall. It was like, “No, this is all us.” These are issues Did this project change your views on that we as a community are facing. That for spirituality and sexuality? me was the biggest shift.

I’m not so sure that it changed my views on sexuality, so much as on community. What What do you think is the largest miscommunity is, and what the importance of understanding between the LGBTQ and community is. Even before I started doing Mormon communities? the show, there was a feeling for me of being A lot of members of the Mormon Church close to all my Gay friends, and also of being just simply don’t understand what it means very Mormon, and loving my church and my to be Gay. Don’t understand Gay people. I fellow church members. The thing that the think that there is this image that has been show did for me was to erase this boundary painted from not just the church, but also in

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a broader society. And I think that broader society has influenced Mormon’s attitudes of Gay people as much as the Mormon Church has itself. But this picture is of this group of people from San Francisco or the coastal regions who act a certain way. Not understanding that they are talking about the person they go to church with, and sit next to everyday, and is closeted.

And on the other side, based on what people have said to me after the show, is the assumption that Mormons hate Gays. Are certain individuals bigoted? Sure. But the show took away that feeling of, “Oh, if they are Mormon, then that means they must hate me.” And I heard that a lot, so that’s encouraging. That’s good.”

Questions of the Heart: Gay Mormons and the Search for Identity will be playing on Monday & Tuesday, August 18 & 19 at the Tyee Yacht Club (3229 Fairview Ave. E., just south of the University Bridge) in Seattle. Cash bar and cocktail hour begins at 6:30 p.m., performance at 7:30 p.m., with optional post-show discussion following the 75-minute performance. Tickets: $22 general admission, $11 TPS/student/ senior/LDS. 206-257-2203; www.theatre22.org; info@theatre22.org.

Beatles Week at Seattle Center August 18-23 www.welt.de

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· Beatles music played at the Space Needle, on the observation deck and gift shop levels, August 18-23. · “Laser Beatles,” featuring classic Beatles songs choreographed live in brilliant laser light, daily at 1:45 p.m., and “Laser Beatles: Sgt. Pepper,” exploring this immortal album in its entirety through the medium of laser light, daily at 4:45 p.m., August 18-23 in the Laser Dome at Pacific Science Center. More at: www.pacific· Special Beatles Week Proclamation by sciencecenter.org/Laser-Dome/laserdome.

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray. · Beatles-themed specials at Seattle Center · Music spanning all the years of The Bea- Armory food merchants including: 50% off tles’ music played at International Fountain, Strawberry Lemonade Cheesecake Dips at August 18-23.

The Confectional; and 50% off Strawberry The Beatles made their debut in Washington state on August 21, 1964, playing to 14,300 frenzied fans at the Seattle Center Coliseum (now KeyArena), the first concert ever held in that building.

Now 50 years later, we celebrate their historic appearance with Beatles Week at Seattle Center, August 18-23. Join us for Beatles-themed sights, sounds and savory offerings including:

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Fields Forever (Strawberry Red Bull Italian Soda), Blackbird Mocha (Blackberry Mocha), and All You Need is a Latte (Hazelnut Latte) at Ceres Roasting Company, August 18-23. · Seattle’s Best Damn Happy Hour: “The Beatles Remembered,” with Beatles-themed music, drinks, trivia, and prizes, Thursday, August 21, 5-8 p.m., in the Seattle Center Armory. · “The 50th Anniversary of The Beatles Visit to Seattle Center Celebration!” – a FREE concert, Thursday, August 21, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Mural Amphitheatre. Cover band Crème Tangerine performs at this benefit for Northwest Harvest. Canned goods and donations will be accepted on site. More at: www. cremetangerine.com/seattle50th. · At Seattle Children’s Museum, Saturday, August 23, kids are invited to create their own Beetle Bug with recycled materials and travel it along the museum’s “Abbey Road,” 10:30 a.m.5 p.m. Here’s the complete Beatles-themed schedule for the day: “Wellness: Baby Beatles Music and Dance,” 10:30 a.m.; “Wellness: Twist and Shout,” 11:30 a.m.; “Story Time: Itty Bitty Bugs,” 12 noon; “Art: Beatle Bugs,” 1 p.m.; “Music and Dance: Exploring Keyboards,” 2:30 p.m.; “Art: Beatle Bugs,” 3:30 p.m.; and “Story Time: Itty Bitty Bugs,” 4:30 p.m. · “Get Back” – Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles in Seattle with

celebrated artists, presented by Synergia NW 2014, Saturday, August 23, at 8 p.m. at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall at Seattle Center. www.seattlecenter.com.

The Beatles came to Seattle at a time of tremendous civic excitement and idealism following the extraordinary success of the 1962 World’s Fair, and it reaffirmed the place of the city in global popular culture. The Beatles also inspired countless local musicians, who later earned their own renown; and the band’s legacy lives on, touching new generations with enduring melodies and lyrics that speak of simple, yet profound truths.

For Seattle Center, The Beatles launched a half-century of truly incredible live music at the Seattle Center Coliseum (KeyArena) and helped established Seattle Center as an important entertainment hub for our region.

Beatles Week highlights many indoor and outdoor performance venues on the grounds.

Beatles Week at Seattle Center is presented

by Seattle Center in partnership with the City of Seattle, Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, Seattle Children’s Museum, and Synergia NW. For more information on Beatles Week, visit www.seattlecenter.com or call 206 684-7200.

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Celebrating 41 Years!

Alas poor Robin, I knew him well – Remembering Robin Williams What can I say that hasn’t already been said about the passing of Robin Williams? He was a standup comedian extraordinaire, not to mention a very good actor, receiving a supporting actor Academy Award for Goodwill Hunting. Robin McLaurin Williams was born on July 21, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois.

His first imitation he ever attempted was of his grandmother to his mother. He went on to Julliard, in New York City. His roommate was Christopher Reeves of Superman fame. Word is that one time, Robin Williams and Christopher Reeve were walking down the street and Robin Williams cracked to his friend, Christopher Reeves, “Here comes Superman and Mork (of “Mork and Mindy” fame).

Robin Williams suffered from depression most of his life. Yet, that did not stop him from making his mark on television with “Mork and Mindy,” which lasted from 1978 to 1982. His list of accomplishments doesn’t stop there.

He won two Emmy Awards, five Grammy awards, two Screen Actor’s Guild awards, and four Golden Globes.

Few people may remember this, but Robin Williams first appeared on tele-

vision on “The Richard Pryor Show.” In his “craft or sullen art” as Dylan Thomas would say, Robin Williams was no stranger to the art of improvisation, which can challenge an actor’s deepest thoughts.

I have some favorite movies I’ve seem Robin Williams in – one of them was Mrs. Doubtfire, where he played a newly divorced husband who dressed up as a female housekeeper so he could see his children. Dead Poets Society was another Robin Williams vehicle – where he played a renegade teacher who had his students stand up on their desks to show the strength of their beliefs. Lastly, I must mention Good Morning, Vietnam – another Robin Williams pleaser. He played a disk jockey who followed his conscience, and not his radio playlist.

Everything I write is trying so hard to describe Robin Williams, yet only this Voltaire quote will do – I have taken the liberty of twisting the original words around to describe Robin Williams. This is the quote, “If there was no God, man would invent one.” This is the Robin Williams’ version – “If there were no comedy, Robin Williams would invent some.”

Happy heavenly travels, Robin Williams. The world has lost a brilliant artist, whose brushstrokes will stay in many minds for a long time.

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Idolatry: Role Models and Broken Gods

by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer I came out of the homosexual closet the same year a groundbreaking play came out of the Broadway one. The author’s name may not have been immediately recognizable in heterosexual households, but even the most homosexually challenged people would know, as the media often labeled him, The Voice of Gay America. Latching onto the manuscript I identified with the dialogue and situations so well, I highlighted passages on most of the pages with a yellow marker. I committed lines at a time to memory. Soon, I had to carefully tape together the most well read sections until almost every page had been reassembled. And as a young, impressionable fagling, I watched with budding pride as the author accepted a major award with a landmark speech that to this day still impresses me with its courage. This was not only a Gay man, but also a writer that could potentially (and seemingly) break down barriers with the sentences he formed. I knew immediately I had found something that I desperately needed: an incredible role model.

Years later I am working with one of the largest Gay newspaper in the United States, and threw myself at the chance to do a phone interview with The Voice. I wanted to talk about this man’s illustrious body of work, his triumphs of the printed word and on stage. I wanted his opinion on the current Gay liberation movement versus the earlier original one from which his works developed. But most of all, politics and literature aside, I wanted to thank him for influencing my life.

There was so much to ask him I didn’t know where to begin. I carefully did my research and my list ran the gamut from this man’s emerging career to his modern achievements.

After checking and rechecking my work, I was set. I was excited and when the day arrived, I was at my computer with my headphones at least 10 minutes earlier than needed.

I was going to chat (via phone) with a man I highly respected, and who’s written prose I read more often than any other living writer!

After the second time in ten minutes that

I reached his hotel room’s message service, I thought to double check the email. Yes. I had the most recently rescheduled date/time correct. There had been three changes in 48 hours and I moved my schedule to accommodate the latest and current one. I sent an email to the publicist, waited the instructed five more minutes and tried the call again.

When The Voice picked up the phone with a mournful, “Hello,” I beamed with successful delight and started my stopwatch.

“Mr. Voice,” I gushed trying to sound more enthusiast than psychopath. “Before we start, let me say this is a pleasure and an honor. You have been my inspiration not only as a Gay man, but as a writer as well.”

“Yeah, yeah, yeah,” The Voice harrumphed through the phone connection.

“Let’s get on with the interview.”

I chuckled thinking he was being funny.

He wasn’t.

The first question: “Who were your earliest influences?” never got answered. Instead, he went off on a tangent and I’m still not sure what his point was, but it didn’t answer the question. Regardless, my fingers flew across the keyboard keeping up with his rapid, gravelly tones and capturing every word. Halfway through asking my second inquiry, I was interrupted with, “That’s the stupidest question I ever heard. Whoever thought of that is a moron!”

I was stunned. My eyes flew over my notes. Out of my twenty prepared questions, his publicist had dismissed three, when a last minute stipulation was declared for preapproval of all interview questions. I didn’t mind; but this one had been given the green light, and for the life of me I couldn’t figure out why the immediate defensiveness. I quickly moved onto the next; but the tone was set and the interview spiraled all down hill from there. Before the conversation’s end, two more of my questions were awarded The Stupidest Question Ever, a major religious group was insulted, and at one point The Voice declared with a heavy sigh, “Cookie, you have two minutes left.”

I finished the interview, thanked him for his time and got off the phone. I hit the red button

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on my stopwatch and was shocked! The entire interview – and all that had transpired within – lasted only Twelve Minutes and Twenty-Two Seconds. Out of all the interviews I’d conducted over the years (before and since) this was my shortest by at least half the time.

That’s when I heard it: the sound of my idol shattering on the ground into millions of little pieces.

I have no idea what may or may not have been going on with The Voice before our initial contact. The truth is, I’ll never know, and by the time our conversation ended, it made very little difference, as all damages had been done. The bottom line is he knew he was going to be talking to me, a Gay reporter from a Gay newspaper, and even if you aren’t The Voice of Gay America, you should be prepared for any questions during an interview. I am truly grateful for the inspiration The Voice has given me up to this point. But from here on out – I think I can do better.

I’ve been offered many potential possibilities as to excuse his behavior, some plausible and others pure fancy. Maybe it was withdrawal, or he was suffering from a chemical peel. Maybe he just had had enough of the responsibilities of being The Voice of Gay America, or maybe, just maybe he’s most happy being an unhappy person and surrounding himself with the negative type of enablers. Or, it’s possible, he was just having a really bad day. I know that after talking to him, I certainly was.

Soon I was spinning in the proverbial gerbil’s wheel: going around and around and never moving from that one spot.

I’ve heard many horror stories since then about journalists disappointed by interviewing their role models or person(s) of influence. I’ve been told about lovers’ quarrels being held simultaneously with the interview in progress. A coffee house attendant being utterly berated for making a Large instead of a Grande, and one very infamous situation where a very established writer had to be institutionalized after conducting his interview with another famous playwright. I only got called a moron – I think I got off easy.

Every artist – be it written word, painted

canvas, carved stone or whatever – wants to be inspired and inspiring. Does that mean we have to put ourselves out there to be a role model as well? That’s a lot of pressure to live up to, especially if you have no knowledge of the people doing it, nor of the responsibilities they are projecting. It’s hard to play the game if you don’t know the rules.

But if our art doesn’t inspire then what was the reason for its creation? For strict soulful, self-enjoyment? Don’t kid yourself! No true artists’ ego would ever allow that. If that were the case, we’d be in seclusion writing away in our diaries. We create to inspire and therefore we inadvertently take on the potential responsibilities of becoming a role model.

I find inspiration these days from many writers in the GLBT society. Some are starting out and some are well established. I’m fortunate enough to have a role model now that is one of the most prolific names within that community. He’s been extremely generous with advice and encouragement. His critiques are kind and considerate, and he’s been as gracious with others as he has been with me. I count my great fortune to have transformed from fan to friend.

As my second Gay spy thriller Balls & Chain is about to be released (November 2014) and as I work on my third novel, I can’t help but wonder what kind of role model I would want to be – should the request ever arise. There are several traits I’d like to emulate from my current inspiration: 1: Be gracious to your fans – without them you’re just writing words on paper. 2: Try to encourage budding writers – today’s little entertaining, filler column is tomorrow’s Tales of the City, and 3: No matter how enthusiastic the fan, there’s always a polite way to excuse yourself.

That’s not to say I didn’t learn some things from his predecessor. There are many traits The Voice has shown that I hope to emulate, but there are three that stand out the most: 1: Be nice to reporters – they have many readers and can hold grudges. 2: Try to remember that if you are going to accept the accolades for your work – that you’ll need to smile at the critiques as well, and 3: Don’t call people “Cookie” – it’s just tacky.

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The Hundred-Foot Journey harmless foodie fluff THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY Now playing After being forced to leave India, Papa Kadam (Om Puri) has been leading the surviving members of his close-knit family across Europe trying to find the perfect place to settle down and open a new restaurant specializing in their impeccably prepared ethnic recipes.

When their van breaks down in Saint-AntoninNoble-Val, a tiny village in the south of France, he takes it as a sign from his dearly departed wife that this is the place to plant new roots.

Problem is, the vacant restaurant he’s got his eye on is right across the street from the luxurious Le Saule Pleureur, a Michelinstarred destination run by the icy Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren). Papa isn’t worried.

His youngest son Hassan (Manish Dayal) has a gift that goes beyond all gastronomic boundaries, defying easy categorization or speculation. No matter what Madame Mallory wants to throw the family’s way, this budding chef will surprise everyone with the savory delights he will ultimately concoct, not even a blossoming romance with Le Saule Pleureur’s sous chef Marguerite (Charlotte Le Bon) derailing his quest for culinary immortality.

Based on the best-selling book by Richard C. Morais, with a script by Steven Knight (Locke), director Lasse Hallström’s The Hundred-Foot Journey is one of the better films he’s made in quite some time, probably since 2006’s The Hoax, maybe even 1999’s

The Cider House Rules. At the same time, that doesn’t make it much more than harmless foodie fluff, the movie telegraphing the majority of its moves right from the start not particularly caring that it does so. More than that, it goes on for at least two endings too many, laconically strolling to a conclusion that sadly dilutes the inherent emotional potency of Hassan’s climactic determinations in the process.

Not that it matters as much as one might initially surmise. There is a handsome effortlessness to both Knight’s script as well as Hallström’s confident direction that makes a lot of this undeniably melodramatic hokum far easier to stomach than by all rights it should be. He also gets superb performances from his core quartet, Mirren and Puri – no surprise – in particular, each of them enlivening what on the surface are trite and overly familiar characters, making them magnetically so much more than the sum of their collectively antediluvian parts.

The first half works best. The Kadam family’s unintended stopover in Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, their collective meet-cute with the bubbly Marguerite, the discovery of the empty restaurant leading to the subsequent war of wills between Papa and Madame Mallory; all of it is rather enchanting, the frothy charms cooked up easy to digest. It is here that Hallström appears to be most at ease, crafting a winsome milieu that in many ways recalls the director’s previous, undisputed triumphs My Life as a Dog and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.

Unfortunately things do not progress in this vein throughout. At a certain point Madame Mallory takes note of Hassam’s budding skill;

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while at the same time the war between the feuding restaurants comes to a rather sudden, if admittedly believable, end – both events leading to twists and turns that are neither shocking nor surprising. Things trudge along predictably, success and triumph happening along with the requisite realizations true happiness isn’t always what one expects it to be. It all builds to a finale that takes forever to happen, and thanks to a few endings too many the impact the denouement ultimately does impart is frustratingly rather forgettable.

At the same time Hallström’s hand isn’t

near as heavy as it easily could have been.

When that fact is coupled with the collective grace of the actors, Linus Sandgren’s (American Hustle) suitably lush cinematography and A.R. Rahman’s (127 Hours) nicely modulated score it allows the movie to maintain a welcoming atmosphere even when the inherently saccharine nature of the narrative undermines the proceedings.

The Hundred-Foot Journey doesn’t bring pain to the pallet, and while its tastes aren’t especially succulent they still go down relatively easy nonetheless.

Latest Mutant Ninja Turtles undeniably silly kiddie stuff Paramount Pictures

Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

The Foot Clan has begun their assault on New York. Intrepid television news reporter April O’Neil (Megan Fox) believes there’s a bigger story lurking beneath the surface, one involving nameless, almost invisible vigilantes doing their best to keep the citizens of the city safe. No one believes her, not even trusted cameraman Vernon Fenwick (Will Arnett), only scientific entrepreneur and former friend of her late father, Eric Sacks (William Fichtner), willing to listen to the young woman’s crazy ideas about

reptilian-like heroes protecting the Big Apple.

April’s right, of course. There are heroes out there fighting against Shredder (Tohoru Masamune), the Foot Clan’s blood-thirsty leader; they’re just not what anyone thinks.

They’re heroes in the half-shell. They are, to put it plainly, teenage mutant ninja turtles, and between slices of pizza and bouts of adolescent silliness, they’re here to save the day.

One of the first professional reviews I ever wrote was for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze in 1991. I was a teenager writing for the Spokesman Review as part of their youth section, and as far as negative reactions go, the one I had for that particular sequel was pretty much through the roof. My article actually spawned my first

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bit of hate mail, a kindergarten classmate of my brother’s giving him a note to hand to me that, to put it kindly, wasn’t nice, yet was still amusing considering it came from the crayon of a particularly angry six-year-old.

Over two decades later I can’t say my fondness for any of those initial cinematic adventures of sentient turtles Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo and Donatello – with fists of fury and wills of steel – has improved, thus my excitement at watching a new movie featuring them wasn’t high. All the same, as silly as it is, as dumb as the majority of the film might be, this new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, directed by Jonathan Liebesman (Battle L.A.) and produced by Michael Bay (Transformers), is hardly a total waste of time. Heck, for fans of creators Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman’s well-known characters, it might be even more than that; it could very well be essential.

This does not mean I think the movie is any good. The script written by Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec (Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol) and Evan Daugherty (Divergent) isn’t exactly earth-shattering, and other than the fact Shredder’s ultimate designs are exceedingly lethal in nature, the majority is as kid-centric as these things get. Nowhere near as dark or as ominous as Laird and Eastman’s source material, the basic thrust would fit right at home in any of the animated versions that have been the staple of Saturday mornings and cable television for eons.

There have also been significant changes to the characters’ overall mythology, April O’Neil playing a bigger hand than ever before in how the foursome and their rat martial arts

master Splinter survived and evolved in the sewers underneath New York City. While not the aliens from outer space some had feared Bay, Liebesman and company were going to make them, the turtles have still been significantly altered, and purists who obsess about these sorts of things will likely be upset, even though I can personally think of far more important things to get angry about.

On the plus side, the motion capture effects utilized to bring the turtles and Splinter to life is fantastic (if admittedly not up to the obscenely high bar set by Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), while Liebesman’s staging of a central set piece involving an out-of-control truck careening down a snow-covered mountain is downright eye-popping. Fox’s comedic chops are in fine form (although the less said about her attempts at emotional melodrama the better), and as far as co-star Arnett is concerned, he’s nowhere near as badly cast as I anticipated before the screening began.

Still, I am not the audience for this film, and while my reaction is far more positive than I could ever have dreamt it would be (making the likelihood angry six-year-olds are going to send me hate mail close to nonexistent) that doesn’t mean I’d urge just about anyone anywhere, fan or no, to buy a ticket. Shredder’s plans for New York are like a cross between what Ra’s Al Ghul wanted to do to Gotham in Batman Begins and Dr. Conners had in store for the city in The Amazing Spider-Man. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is really, really dumb, make no mistake on that front, and the chances I’ll ever be crying, “Cowabunga!” in regards to any of this are pretty much nil.

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Destruction porn Storm is Twister for the SyFy generation INTO THE STORM Now playing Into the Storm looks incredible inside the confines of a movie theatre. Better, it’s proof you don’t need a pointless 3-D upgrade to create masterfully composed sequences of special effects-driven spectacle, suspense and terror. Same time, as nice as all of that is, as commendable as these things might be, there’s no doubt this is the type of Bgrade disaster silliness that will play perfectly fine – if not better – at home where expectations are more moderate and expenditures are far less.

Sure the movie looks terrific. Yes it has some wonderful moments. But on the whole this is still nothing more than an exceedingly dumb, cliché-ridden enterprise where every story point is telegraphed and every emotion showcased to melodramatic excess.

While director Steven Quale (Final Destination 5) maintains a firm grasp on all that’s taking place, while John Swetnam’s (Evidence) script is no better and no worse than most higher profile entries in the disaster genre, this is still nothing more than Twister for the SyFy Channel generation, that comparison not exactly meant as a compliment.

Not that I have anything against Jan de Bont’s 1996 smash with Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt. But, seriously, is there anyone out there who has watched that movie within the past few years and wondered to themselves how that Mother-Nature-run-amok thriller became such a gigantic box office sensation? I mean, this is a movie where the female lead seems to believe that tornados are personally hunting her and her family as if they were the shark from Jaws, for goodness sakes, everything culminating in a series of coincidental absurdities so extreme they’re hysterically beyond belief.

So trust me when I say Swetnam’s main plot points are even more ludicrous and eyerolling than anything found in Twister (sans the flying cows). I know what it is I’m talking about. We get flaming tornados of death,

a reenactment of the Ed Harris-Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio CPR scene from The Abyss, two dudes recreating every unfunny Jackass stereotype Johnny Knoxville ever invented (and might now regret after seeing this), and the sudden disappearance of the film’s only minority cast member because, well, honestly I’m still not exactly sure why.

A fleet of 747s takes to the sky sans their pilots yet don’t seem to fall back to Earth, while a high school vice principal showcases bouts of superhuman strength every time he’s forced to make sure the sexy meteorologist he’s only just become acquainted with doesn’t get sucked up into a swirling vortex.

But, seriously, anyone walking into this movie expecting anything less than what’s already been described should probably have their head examined for some kind of cognitive failing. Into the Storm was never going to be some smart, realistic take on climate change or the challenges faced by those living in the Midwest forced to endure tornado seasons that only seem to get more powerful and devastating with each passing year. Quale and Swetnam were not going to be given countless millions from Warner Bros. and New Line to make an ultrarealistic documentary. This film was always going to hopefully be something better than your typical disaster potboiler airing on that aforementioned cable television network every other weekend, and on that front it is a minor success.

None of which means the movie is any good, but if we’re judging on the Irwin Allen scale of disaster movie excess this one leans more towards The Towering Inferno end of the spectrum (just barely) than it does to the When Time Ran Out… side of things. If we use the Roland Emmerich weighbridge, than we’re talking something more similar to 2012 than to The Day After Tomorrow (on a much, MUCH smaller magnitude, of course; the world isn’t ending here, after all). As far as those SyFy Channel comparisons are concerned? Well, let’s just leave those be, because even though this is of a much higher caliber than anything the network crafts for itself that doesn’t mean it isn’t likely to become part of the

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Scene from Into the Storm

weekend rotation at some point in the relatively near future.

Plot? What plot? Swetnam’s scenario mixes found footage and faux first-person documentary styling with a relatively straightforward tale of a single father, Gary (Richard Armitage), that high school v.p. I talked about earlier, running around his town in a valiant quest to protect his two teenage sons Donnie (Max Deacon) and Trey (Nathan Kress) as all sorts of meteorological mayhem is unleashed upon his tight-knit community. His story is juxtaposed alongside that of storm chaser Pete (Matt Walsh) and his crew, which includes sexy weather expert Allison (Sarah Wayne Callies), as they attempt to document the most savage and horrific storm system they’ve ever had the good fortune to stray into the middle of.

Anyone that watched Final Destination 5 knows Quale can handle mayhem and carnage with the best of them, that film’s bridge disintegration opening sequence sensationally terrifying yet also oddly exhilarating.

On that front, it goes without saying the tornado sequences are outstanding, CGI-en-

hanced destruction porn disaster enthusiasts are going to go bonkers for. Same time, even anticipating how melodramatic a lot of this is going to be going in, that doesn’t make the interpersonal stuff between the various characters any less annoyingly heavyhanded. More, just about all the actors in this have given quality performances in the past (Armitage and Callies, in particular) yet all are hamstrung by the narrative lunacies at the center of things, Quale seemingly unable to find a way to help them out so that they don’t look emotionally helpless.

Not that any of this matters too terribly much. While I can’t really recommend paying to see Into the Storm while it’s in the theatre I certainly can’t begrudge anyone with a fondness for this sort of entertainment from doing so all the same. The movie really is Twister for this generation, and while I’m positive the stratospheric box office results won’t be nearly the same, that doesn’t mean it still isn’t carrying abnormally similar positive-negative storytelling baggage. Whether this is a good thing or bad I leave up to you.

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FOR A CALENDAR LISTING: Send details to: SGN, Attn: Community Calendar, 1605 12th Ave, Ste 31, Seattle, WA 98122. SGN phone: 324-4297. Fax: 3227188. E-mail: sgn2@sgn.org. INCLUDE: Date, time, location, contact phone # for publication (if possible), brief description of event & sponsoring organization.

DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm.

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NOTE: Phone numbers accompanying listings are within area code (206) & locations of meetings/ events are in Seattle unless otherwise noted.

SATURDAY - August 16

Gender Odyssey (8/14-8/17). 8:30am-5pm. Washington State Convention Center, 6th Floor. For complete agenda visit www.genderodyssey.org Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire (8/16 & 8/17). The Kelley Farm, Bonney Lake. www.washington faire.com Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 9am. Greenlake (outside Evans Pool). Every Saturday. GLBT running & walking club sponsors weekly runs, monthly potlucks, track & field activity, annual Run With Pride. 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

OUT for Sustainability Sustainable Coffee & a Fabulous Planet. 10am. Cafe Solstice, 925 E Thomas St. A fun, casual event to chat about environmental impacts of coffee & to learn about coffee tasting. FREE. www. out4s.org Seattle Center Indigenous Cultures Day. 11am-5pm.

Seattle Center Armory & Mural Amphitheatre. www. seattlecenter.com Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday each month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lamberthouse.org PNW G/B/Q Longhaired Men. 2pm. Locations vary.

Check the website or call for details. An informal social group for longhairs, growers, longhair admirers & their friends. We gather for brunch on the 3rd Saturday each month to socialize, chat & often go out afterwards for coffee or some activity. Please join us! For information & to RSVP, 309-0510 or www.longhair.shorturl.com Teen Summer Musical: “Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry” (8/15-8/17). 8/15 - 7pm; 8/16 & 8/17 - 2pm & 7pm. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave S. Based on the Newberry Medal winning novel of the same name by Mildred Taylor, this story follow young African American youth living in the South during the Depression. Tickets: $12 adults, $7 youth & seniors. 684-4758.

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.rainbowbridgeclub.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com Ballroom With a Twist (8/15-8/17). 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave. With “Dancing With the Stars” pros, “So You Think You Can Dance” & “American Idol” finalists.

Features 2014 champion Maksim Chmerkovsky. 6251900, www.5thavenue.org Teen Summer Musical: “Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry” (8/15-8/17). 8/15 - 7pm; 8/16 & 8/17 - 2pm & 7pm. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave S. Based on the Newberry Medal winning novel of the same name by Mildred Taylor, this story follow young African American youth living in the South during the Depression. Tickets: $12 adults, $7 youth & seniors. 684-4758.

SUNDAY - August 17

For information on GLBT-friendly religious/spiritual organizations in the Greater Seattle area, call or email Rick at the SGN office: 206-324-4297; sgn2@ sgn.org.

Gender Odyssey (8/14-8/17). 8:30am-5pm. Washington State Convention Center, 6th Floor. For complete agenda visit www.genderodyssey.org Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire (8/16 & 8/17). The Kelley Farm, Bonney Lake. www.washington faire.com Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHikingGroup/ 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 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, 920-6117, Mike Chin (509) 990-0007, or Doug Allison, doug.l.allison@gmail.com.

Women may wish to contact our sister meditation group via lotus.sisters@yahoo.com. www.dharmabuddies.org Just for Today. 12-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Drop-in 12-step (Narcotics Anonymous) group open to anyone in recovery. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 12-1:30pm.

Seattle University Student Center, 901 12th Ave, Room 122. Every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org Seattle Center BrasilFest. 12noon-7pm. Seattle Center Armory, Mural Amphitheatre & Fisher Rooftop. www,seattlecenter.com 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. www.seattleprimetimers.org.

Teen Summer Musical: “Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry” (8/15-8/17). 8/15 - 7pm; 8/16 & 8/17 - 2pm & 7pm. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave S. Based on the Newberry Medal winning novel of the same name by Mildred Taylor, this story follow young African American youth living in the South

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during the Depression. Tickets: $12 adults, $7 youth & seniors. 684-4758.

SEAMEC Meeting. 2:30pm. 1605 12th Ave, Suite 21.

SEAMEC has been interviewing, researching & rating candidates for public office for the LGBT community since 1977.

Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/Weds/ Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. A fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other so they may overcome & help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Ballroom With a Twist (8/15-8/17). 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave. With “Dancing With the Stars” pros, “So You Think You Can Dance” & “American Idol” finalists.

Features 2014 champion Maksim Chmerkovsky. 6251900, www.5thavenue.org Teen Summer Musical: “Roll of Thunnder Hear My Cry” (8/15-8/17). 8/15 - 7pm; 8/16 & 8/17 - 2pm & 7pm.

Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave S. Based on the Newbery Medal winning novel of the same name by Mildred Taylor, this story follow young African American youth living in the South during the Depression. Tickets $12 adults, $7 youth & seniors.

684-4758.

Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

MONDAY - August 18

SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Women’s HIV+ Support Group in Tacoma. 2-3:30pm.

Pierce County AIDS Foundation, 3520 S Pine St, Tacoma - 3 blocks east of Tacoma Mall. Meets 3rd Monday each month. (253) 383-2565.

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August 16 thru August 24 Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County. Every Monday. An informal group of Gay men living in Snohomish County meet for dinner at Snohomish County restaurants. For information, location & to RSVP contact Ricardo at socialdinnerclub@yahoo.com or phone (360) 722-1664.

Seattle Women’s Commission Meeting. 5:30-8pm.

Municipal Bldg, 600 4th Ave Rm 221. Meets 3rd Monday each month (except December). SWC is a 20-member volunteer advisory board that advises the Mayor, City Council, & all City of Seattle departments on matters concerning women & women’s rights. Meetings open to the public. 684-4537.

Healing Words. 6:30-8pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Drop-in group open to all who are healing from trauma, addiction, or just the challenges of life in general. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org.

Pozitively Me! 6:30-8pm. Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike St. Every Monday. A group and conversation about HIV for Gay & Bi men newly diagnosed and for Gay & Bi men facing the challenges of living with HIV longterm. www.gaycity.org.

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.FreelySpeaking.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.

Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. A chance for youth to talk with others about their experiences & concerns related to identifying as Transgender. www.lamberthouse.org Lambert House Art Night. 7:30-9:30pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun.

322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Questions of the Heart: Gay Mormons & the Search for Identity (8/18 & 8/19). Cocktails 6:30pm, Performance 7:30pm. Tyee Yacht Club, 3229 Fairview Ave E. A multi-award winning solo show exploring the intersection of faith & sexuality based on interviews with LGBT Mormons. $22 general admission, $11 TPS/senior/ student/LDS. Optional post-show discussion. 257-2203, www.theatre22.org Unity Gay Men’s AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St. Tacoma. Every Monday.

(253) 474-8897.

Washington Gender Alliance Support Group Meeting in Shoreline. 7:30pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline. Meets every Monday. For information email info@washingtongender alliance.com Les Be Honest. 8-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Open women only AA group. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org.

TUESDAY - August 19

Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Safe Schools Coalition Monthly Meeting. 3-5pm.

Planned Parenthood, 2001 E Madison. Meets 3rd Tuesday most months (schedule varies in summer). 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. Every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org LGBTQ Questioning & Allied Youth Drop-in Group in Renton. 6-8pm. Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS), 1025 S 3rd St, Renton. Meets every Tuesday. Confidential. Snacks provided. Bring friends or come alone - anyone 12-18 is welcome. Questions? Call Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600 ext 155, or email sarahh@rays.org 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. An opportunity for the GLBT community to speak openly with the SPD to dialog on public safety issues, plan officer training on sexual-minority topics, suggest ways to improve communications & procedures, explore protection strategies to minimize Gay-bashing incidents, & address other related concerns. kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org

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Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Topics range from family issues to school happenings to like/lust/love relationships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Questions of the Heart: Gay Mormons & the Search for Identity (8/18 & 8/19). Cocktails 6:30pm, Performance 7:30pm. Tyee Yacht Club, 3229 Fairview Ave E. A multi-award winning solo show exploring the intersection of faith & sexuality based on interviews with LGBT Mormons. $22 general admission, $11 TPS/senior/ student/LDS. Optional post-show discussion. 257-2203, www.theatre22.org Seattle Tennis Alliance Social Doubles. 6:30-8pm.

Meadowbrook Playfield, 10533 35th Ave NE (tennis courts at 32nd Ave NE). Every Tuesday & Thursday thru Sept. STA is Seattle’s premier Gay & Lesbian tennis club. $3 for members & first-time guests, $5 for returning guests. http://sta.clubexpress.com.

Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI).

7-8:30pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E (enter at 509 10th Ave E; buzz in, Dickson room). Every Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older.

7-8:30pm. University Congregational Church, 4515 16th Ave NE, Pilgrim Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. 545-3521.

Rain City Jacks. 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at 7pm; 4th Sunday each month at1pm. West Queen Anne/ Interbay. Location & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a traditional jack-off club. Friendly, sexpositive, non-profit and private. Membership required.

Adult men only. Enroll at the door. www.raincityjacks. org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5035.

Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Tuesday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.)

Different Drummers. 7:15-8:30pm. Every Tuesday.

Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. For info & location call Dennis at 363-4500 or www.outdrum.com Ageless. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma.

7:30pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N “K” St, Tacoma.

Every Tuesday.

Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

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FRIDAY - August 22

WEDNESDAY - August 20

Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. MF is a social group for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline.

4-5pm. Every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community. For information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday.

Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter. (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Pierce County AIDS Foundation New Volunteer Orientation in Tacoma. 6-8pm. Pierce County AIDS Foundation, 3520 S Pine St, Tacoma - 3 blocks east of Tacoma Mall. Meets 3rd Wednesday each month. PCAF is seeking volunteers to provide practical & emotional support services for clients, assist with administrative needs, & plan & work at special events. More info & to receive application, call Colleen at (253) 383-2565 ext 206.

Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Discuss the best LGBT novels with other book-lovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come once or come every week.

Check our website for this month’s book. http://faculty. washington.edu/swittet/sglbookclub/ SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Lotus Sisters with Arinna Weisman. 6:30pm. Columbia City Church of Hope, 3818 S Angeline St. Meets every Wednesday. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. Lotus.sisters@yahoo.com; www. lotussisters.org.

Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.)

HIV/AIDS Support Group. 7-8:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Please arrive by 7:00pm.

FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing. 3222437; www.sasgcc.org Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm.

Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300.

All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction

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clinic addressing the legal needs of LGBT individuals & couples. Volunteer attorneys provide FREE 30-minute consultations. For information and to schedule an appointment, call 235-7235. Clinic volunteers return calls on Tuesdays between 12noon-3pm. For information, visit www.q-law.org/legalclinic PFLAG/Bellevue Monthly Meeting. 7pm - study group meets at 6pm. First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave NE, Bellevue. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. (A spouse’s support group runs concurrently with this meeting.) PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www.bellevue-pflag.org.

Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.)

Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group.

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm. Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower Atrium.

Every Thursday. Safe, anonymous, non-judgmental environment of caring fathers & friends. You are not alone. For information, community events & “questioning” visit www.gfas.org or our message board at http:// groups.yahoo.com/groups/gayfathersseattle Gay Male Sexuality & Relationships. 7:30-9pm.

SASG, 303 17th Ave. E. Every Thursday. A discussion group that is strictly focused on sexual topics and relationship issues related to being a Gay male. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Debauchery. Doors 7pm, Show 8pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. Queers stripping for Queers in a hot, anti-oppressive space, raising money for organizations that serve the Queer community. The show features stripteases, lots of audience interaction & even birthday lapdances on stage! Be sure to bring plenty of dollar bills - a portion of the proceeds goes to non-profits providing health & social services within the Queer community.

Tickets $15 at the door, $10 in advance.

& information for the whole Gender community. No fee, but donations are welcome. www.ingersollcenter.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: seattlemoviebearssubscribe@yahoogroups.com Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday.

Trained peer facilitators lead a structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender identity & expression. All adults are welcomed, including those who are questioning, allies, or identify as FTM, MTF, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex, among others. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongender alliance.com.

Border Riders Motorcycle Club Meet & Greet. 8-9pm.

The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave (at E Pine St). Meets the Wednesday before the 3rd Saturday each month.

BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www.borderriders.com

about LAA. Please call before dropping in. 957-1776. www.lifelongaidsalliance.org Q Hour. 4:30-5:30pm. Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave. 1st & 3rd Thursday each month. A group for LGBTQ youth 13-21 & their allies. Sponsored by Youthcare. FREE. 622-5555 x 212.

Queer Parent Networking Dinners (Sept-Nov, JanJune). 6-8pm. Calamus Auditorium at Gay City, 517 E. Pike St. Meets 3rd Thursdays of every month. Open to all LGBT, Two-Spirited, Queer & Questioning families including parents, co-parents & other people who have a significant role in the life of a child. RSVP requested to facilitate planning for dinner and childcare. 568-7777 or deann@nwnetwork.org Shifting Gears. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth.

(425) 747-4937.

Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities. 6:308:30pm. Municipal Bldg, 600 4th Ave, Room 221. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. SCSM is made up of 15 volunteer members who work to ensure that the City of Seattle fairly & equitably addresses sexual minority concerns. Meetings open to the public. 684-4514.

Seattle Tennis Alliance Social Doubles. 6:30-8pm.

Lower Woodland Park Courts 5, 6, 7 & 8. Every Tuesday THURSDAY - August 21 & Thursday. STA is Seattle’s premier Gay & Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous “Safe & Sober Group.” tennis club. $2 for members & first-time guests, $5 for 12noon-1pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of returning guests. http://sta.clubexpress.com.

AA. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org.

Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation - ConBABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting. templative Service. 6:30pm. 7141 California Ave SW. 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. The 935-0418, office@wsuu.org, www.wsuu.org BABES Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood of Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club Monthly Potluck & women facing HIV together. 720-5566 or 888-292-1912; Meeting. 7pm. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. Botwww.babesnetwork.org. tom Dwellers promotes safe & responsible scuba diving Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, & other outdoor activities for the GLBT community & Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages friends at all experience levels. For info & location, www.

14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thurs- bottomdwellers.org. day. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 14Volunteer Drop-In Night at Lifelong AIDS Alliance. 22. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every 4-7pm. LAA Volunteer Services Office, 1161 11th Ave. Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues Every Thursday. Volunteer on LAA projects - assembling that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a safer sex kits, helping with mailings, a different project male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org every week! Get-togethers are highly social & offer “low GLBT Legal Clinic. 7-9pm. Meets the 3rd Thursday impact” volunteer work & an opportunity to learn more each month. QLaw Foundation holds a monthly legal

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Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday.

(253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Thursdays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.)

Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Rain Country Dance Night. 7-11pm, lessons at 7:15pm.

The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. An evening of country-western dancing for the LGBTQ community. FREE. www.raincountrydance.org.

Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday.

(253) 474-8897.

Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 7:45pm.

Seattle Counseling Service, Rainbow Room, 1216 Pine St at Melrose Ave. Every Friday. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org GaYme Night 4 the LGBT Community. 8pm-1am.

SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun. www.sasgcc.org Teenage Dreams: Summer Movies at Cal Anderson Park. Dusk. 1635 11th Ave. Four Fridays in August - 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22. This week: “Teen Witch.” Presented by Three Dollar Bill Cinema. www.three dollarbillcinema.org

SATURDAY - August 23

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

American Cancer Society Relay of Life. 10am-10pm.

Imagine a world with less cancer and a world with more birthdays. Cal Anderson Park, 11th Ave & E Olive St. CapHillRelay.org.

All Things Japanese Sale. 11am-4pm. 1414 S Weller St. Manga, kimono textiles, ceramics, lacquer, antiques, scrolls, paintings & much more! Benefits Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington. www.jcccw.org Rugby is a Drag - hosted by Gaysha Starr. 6pm doors, 7pm show. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. 3rd annual drag show for charity featuring the Quake All-Star Divas. Suggested donation $10. Pub crawl to follow: Purr, Madison Pub, The Cuff. www.quakerugby.org

SUNDAY - August 24

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Kawabe Summerfest. 11am-4pm. 221 18th Ave S. Food, fun, family activities, live music, prize drawings, dancing.

Celebrate Little Saigon. 11am-6pm. Little Saigon, 12th Ave & S Jackson St. This FREE carnival-themed summer festival is a celebration of Vietnamese culture, food, arts, and community. Guests will enjoy break dance performances, traditional lion dancing, kids activities, cooking demonstrations from Tamarind Tree, and the very popular pho eating contest. www.friendsoflittlesaigon.org.

Rain City Jacks. 4th Sunday each month at 1pm; 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at 7pm. West Queen Anne/

Celebrating 41 Years!

Interbay. Location & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a traditional jack-off club. Friendly, sexpositive, non-profit and private. Membership required.

Adult men only. Enroll at the door. www.raincityjacks. org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5035.

Mr., Miss, & Ms. Neighbours Pageant 2014. 6pm doors, 7pm pageant. 1509 Broadway. Hosted by Isaac Scott. With special appearances by Anastasia Beaverhausen, Mac S. McGregor, Mark Finley, Gaysha Starr and other special guests.

munity. 905-9941, www.seamec.org Seattle Area Support Groups & Community Center (SASG) is a non-profit organization that builds community and cultivates powerful, healthy lives by providing emotional support and personal development services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, the Queer communities, and those who love them. Our work is done in a spirit of safety, trust, inclusiveness, and celebration of individual differences. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 684-4503.

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 Out & Proud - 206-322-9561; www.seattle pride.org Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Seattle PrideFest - www.seattlepridefest.org Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) E-zine is an electronic resource distributed to people affected

by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. Now a part of Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979, www.thebody.com/step/steppage.html Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network - www.shift recovery.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, until 7pm Tuesdays.

(425) 339-5298.

Social Outreach Seattle (SOSea) - www.facebook. com/socialoutreachseattle South Sound Q Calendar - LGBTQ events in Tacoma, Olympia & Sound Puget Sound area; www.South SoundQCal.com SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail.com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.em-

eraldcitysoftball. org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/ EthylForever CarClub/; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops: www.jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacificnw gra.org; Puddletown Squares: www.puddletown squares.org; Rain City Soccer: www.raincitysoccer. org; Rain Country Dance Association: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; Sea Dawgs: LGBT ice hockey - SkateSeaDawgs@ gmail.com and on Facebook; Seattle Frontrunners: www.seattlefrontrunners.org; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orcaswimteam.org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otterpolo. com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www.quakerugby.com; Seattle Tennis Alliance: www.seattletennisalliance. org; Seattle Unified Bowling Association (SUBA): magee98106@aol.com, www.teamseattle.org/bowling. htm, www.thepride league.com, Century 21 League; Seattle United Soccer League: www.seattleunitedsl.com; Seattle Volleyball Club: www.seattlevolleyballclub.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www. teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934.

Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 2215 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, a resource center for the LGBTIQA community of Pierce County, (253) 383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org TRANSGENDER: Emerald City Social Club: (425) 827-9494; Gender Alliance of the South Sound: www.SouthSoundGender.com; Gender Justice League: www.genderjusticeleague.org; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey.com; Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersoll center.org; The New BoyZ Club: www.olympiaftm group.webs.com; Olympia Trans Discussion Group: www.facebook.com/pages/Olympia-Trans-DiscussionGroup/262449878114; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www.washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: BABES: support groups for HIV+ women.

720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Lesbians Over 40: 7220729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc.org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www.pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com; Seattle Girls of Leather: www.sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbianconcern. org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/womenof westseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http://lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot. com, twitter.com/ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 461-4493.

YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students.

WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools.

330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www. globeyouth.org; Health Education Youth Outreach: for LGBTQ youth, ages 16-24 - Jessica Hatlo, 206-9571665, jessicah@llaa.org; It Gets Better Project: www. itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org; www.MatthewsPlace. com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/ Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Pizza Klatch: weekly lunchtime support groups for LGBTQ youth in Thurston County, www.pizzaklatch.org; Prism: for LGBTQ youth, 14-21, in Puyallup - Cherise.Alexander@ multicare.org; www.facebook.com/PuyallupPrism; Proud Out Wonderful (POW!): for LGBTQ youth, 13-21, in South King County, 206-326-9112, www.facebook. com/proudoutwonderful; Q Youth Resources: in Kitsap County - 360-698-3335; www.kchaf.org; Queer Youth Space: 206-495-9963; www.queeryouth space.org; Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS): LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth drop-in group, ages 12-18 - Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600, ext 155; sarahh@rays.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 451SAFE (451-7233) (non-emergency), 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1-877-723-3723) (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-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; Vista Youth Center: for LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth, ages 14-21, in Kennewick, 509-396-5198, www.vistayouthcenter.org; YouthCare/Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org

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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 Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - www.sbwn.net.

Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club - www.chacseattle.org Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) 963-1994.

DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffaseattle.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, 461-3222 (24 hour line); King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-888-99-VOICE; Northwest Network - support & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, (253) 798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; Seattle Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 1-800-562-6025.

In an emergency call 911. Report domestic violence and sexual assault.

Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equal rightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Freely Speaking Toastmasters - www.freely speaking.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 517 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country.

GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) - 3639188; www.thegsba.org HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. 205-7837. For a comprehensive list of HIV/AIDS service organizations see the GSBA Guide or visit www.thegsba.org or call Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979.

Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.facebook.com/ISCSORE; www. imperialcourtofseattle.com Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 517 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction for the LGBT community and allies can be borrowed free of charge.

LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; LGBTMS Connection@gmail.com. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers.

Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Mantra: 329-0886, www.jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Northwest Bears: www.nw bears.com; The Olympians: www.TheOlympians.net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 888-809-5035, www.raincityjacks. org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples. org; Seattle Men in Leather: www.seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, www.seattle primetimers.org.

MUSIC: Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony.org; Rainbow City Band: 1-866-841-9139 ext 2126; rainbowcityband@onebox.com; www.rainbowcity band.com; Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus: 388-1408, 323-0750. www.flyinghouse. org.

Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project - gayhistnw@aol.com Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworks seattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups

& social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, https:// groups.yahoo.com/group/maybebabyseattle; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/proudand-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.seattlepflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Program at API Chaya, 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multiculturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 7813565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@ yahoo. com, www.macctsea.org; Nubian Pride Productions, nubianpride@gmail.com; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN) offers rapid HIV testing, M-F, 10am-5pm, 322-7061, www.pocaan.org and on Facebook; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@hotmail. com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw.org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164; U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle.

Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/ glbt.aspx Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 682-6711; www.q-law.org; Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - 235-7235.

Resource & Referral Line can connect you to LGBTfriendly resources throughout Puget Sound and beyond.

Call 323-LGBT Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. At other times leave voice mail and your call will be returned. Or visit www.gaycity.org to view list of resources online or through Facebook.

Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschools coalition. org; 451-SAFE (451-7233).

SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT com-

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CAMP TEN TREES is hiring a year-round Summer Camp Director!

Ready for a life of unicorns, glitter, and youth empowerment? Camp Ten Trees, the Pacific Northwest’s only residential summer camp for LGBTQA youth and youth from LGBTQ families, is hiring a year -round Summer Camp Director. This full-time salaried position offers a generous time off policy, health insurance, stipend, skill development opportunities and flexible scheduling. Salary DOE. For complete details, visit www.camptentrees.org. Deadline for application is September 1, 2014. 35/6 _______________________________

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_______________________________ BODYWORKMAN.COM John - 206-324-0682. SGN/ _______________________________ ENERGY/BODYWORK Therapeutic massage. 29 years experience. Relaxation, major/ minor injuries, chronic muscle pain. Small Queen Anne home office/studio. Massage table or massage chair. Convenient parking. (I’m a Gay-friendly straight male graphic artist, web author.)

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_______________________________ RAIN CITY JACKS Seattle’s own JO Club, RCJ hosts three group jack-off events every month. Hot, friendly, safe fun!

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