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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 39, Volume 42, September 26, 2014

© 2014 Mark Kitaoka

Scene from In the Heights

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer IN THE HEIGHTS VILLAGE THEATRE Issaquah: through October 26 Everett: October 31 – November 23

Did you know that In the Heights is a dance musical?! It is!

It’s also a rap musical, and a hiphop musical, and a heartwarming story of the residents of Washington Heights, New York City, bonding through song, and an electrical blackout.

Did you know that the cast of Village Theatre’s production of In the Heights is insanely good? It is!

Village has brought back some exSeattle residents along with a few guest visitors that ratchet up the talent on stage to unbelievable … heights. (Yup, I said it.)

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This musical is so much fun!

The music reflects the Latin influences of Washington Heights and even though people are struggling and low-income, they still have self-esteem and drive and dreams of making it.

We meet corner-store propri-

etor Usnavi, who wants to leave the Heights and open a store in the Dominican Republic, home of his deceased parents. In the meantime, he takes care of his father’s store and his cousin, Sonny, and his adopted grandmother nearby.

The other story is about Nina, the smart girl who managed to get a scholarship to Stanford University, but has had to drop out after working two jobs and losing the scholarship due to dropping grades. Her family owns a car transportation service and a young worker, Benny, consoles her about having to disappoint her parents.

Local talent Eric Ankrim directs a cast that includes Perry Young as the lead, Usnavi. Young has spent a good deal of time as Usnavi on the national tour of the musical, so that is a huge plus. Young is supremely capable of rapping, singing, dancing and acting like a goof in love.

Usnavi’s love interest, Vanessa, is played by Naomi Morgan who starred as Mimi in the 5th Avenue’s

Poster image of dance choreographed by Gerard Theoret

Reginald André Jackson in The Mountaintop

into a stale motel room of the mid-1960s. Outside, a springtime thunderstorm rages across the THE MOUNTAINTOP southern skies. Inside the clutARTSWEST tered motel room, an exhausted Through October 5 Martin Luther King, who is craving a Pall Mall cigarette, rushes in The gaudy neon lights of the from the storm. He needs to finish Lorraine Motel in Memphis beam his speech that is a rail against

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white America. He calls room service for coffee to settle him down and concentrate. Quickly thereafter, a maid named Camae comes with a white carafe of hot coffee for him.

In The Mountaintop, now playsee Mountaintop page 7

“Men in Dance” – The 10th Anniversary Festival will be held at Broadway Performance Hall (1625 Broadway) this weekend and next, featuring the best and brightest of choreographers and dancers from near and far. The festival will run September 26th at 8 p.m., 27th at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., 28th at 5 p.m.

(Program 1) and October 3rd at 8 p.m., 4th at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., 5th at 5 p.m. (Program 2).

Tickets can be purchased in advance through Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/795050 and at the door pending availability.

Cash and check payment is recommend at the door.

Ticket prices are as follows: Premiere night (Fridays) all tickets: $35.00, which includes a “Meet the Artists” catered post-performance reception on stage. All other performances: Adults – $25.00 and Students & Seniors with valid I.D. – $20.00.

Special Community Outreach: Saturday matinees – First 50 tickets sold at the box office will be “Pay What You Can” – pending availability. see Men in Dance page 6

Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program restored Keith Haring’s mural, “We the Youth,” in 2013

Steve Weinik for Mural Arts Program © 2013, Keith Haring Foundation

“We the Youth” mural by Keith Haring

Located at 22nd & Ellsworth Streets, “We the Youth” was created in collaboration with CityKids of New York and Brandywine Workshop in Philadelphia. With its limned, primary-colored beauty, lyrical characters, and childlike innocence, “We the Youth” is quintessential Keith Haring. In the work and on the wall, Haring’s artistic vision – his en-

accessible and to better showcase the mural. New landscaping and site furniture was implemented to complement the mural’s colors and design aesthetic. Together, these improvements have transformed the space into a vibrant, inviting environment for the neighborhood to enjoy. Both projects were sponsored by the Keith Haring Foundation.

Photograph by Stefano de Martino. © Keith Haring Foundation

[EDITOR’S NOTE: In last week’s Fall Arts & Travel section, a low-resolution image of Keith Haring’s “We the Youth” mural was inadvertently used instead of a high-resolution version. In appreciation of and out of respect for Keith Haring’s work and the work of the City of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program, we are reprinting the article in this week’s edition with the highresolution photograph that should have run last week.]

PHILADELPHIA – Last year (in late October 2013) the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program completed restoration of a mural created by iconic pop artist Keith Haring. “We the Youth,” originally created in 1987, is the only Keith Haring collaborative public mural remaining intact and on its original site. After months of wall repair and painstaking mural restoration, “We the Youth” was returned to Haring’s original intent for the public to enjoy.

“We the Youth” has been an iconic part of the South Philadelphia streetscape for more than a quarter of a century. Damage to the wall, however, prompted Mural Arts, with generous funding and support from the Keith Haring Foundation, to engage in intensive restoration of this contemporary work of art. With a new owner buying the home in South Philadelphia, the Mural Arts Program agreed to adopt the mural as part of its Restoration Program to maintain important pieces of public art. The public was invited to celebrate the restored mural at a dedication on Saturday, November 2, 2013, the concluding event of Mural Arts Month and part of an ongoing series of events celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the City of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program, which continues through October 2014.

ergy, life, and spirit – serves as his testimony.

A video of Keith Haring creating the original mural can be viewed at: http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=Aeg0xiceHeM. In concert with the mural’s restoration, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, in partnership with the Neighborhood Gardens Trust, has renovated the adjacent garden space at 22nd & Ellsworth. Local landscape architect Michael LoFurno, of Composite Inc., redesigned the garden space to be more

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Keith Haring working on his “We the Youth” mural

clubs. Inspired by the graffiti artists whose marks covered the city’s subway cars, Haring began to draw in white chalk over the black paper used to cover vacant advertising panels in the subway stations. Not only was Haring able to reach a large and diverse audience with his subway drawings, but, eventually, the subway became, as Haring said, a “laboratory” for working out his ideas. There, he developed the series of images that would become his signature: the radiant baby, the barking dog, and the running figure.

As early as 1982, Haring began exhibiting in galleries and museums around the world, but continued to participate in public projects, including literacy campaigns and anti-AIDS initiatives. Building on earlier impulses to draw on everything from refrigerator doors to vinyl tarpaulins, Haring continued to use a variety of media in order to communicate to a massive audience, essential themes such as birth, death, love, and war. In February 1990, at age 31, Keith Haring died of AIDS-related illnesses. Since his death, he has been the subject of several international retrospectives. His work is in major private and public collections, including those of the Museum of Modern Art; the Whitney Museum of American Art; Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Art Institute of Chicago; the Bass Museum in Miami; Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; Ludwig Museum, Cologne; and Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam.

Although Keith Haring’s career was brief, his imagery has become a universally recognized visual language of the 20th century. For further information, see www.haring.com.

About Keith Haring Pennsylvania-born Keith Haring (195890) was preeminent among the young artists, performers, and musicians whose work responded to urban street culture of the 1980s.

When he arrived in New York City at the age of 19 to enroll in the School of Visual Arts, Keith Haring Foundation Haring found an alternative art world thrivIn the wake of Keith Haring’s death from ing outside the gallery and museum system, AIDS-related illnesses in 1990, the board of in the downtown streets, the subways, and the Keith Haring Foundation (established by

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Haring Foundation to do the work. As part of this project, the Mural Arts Program agreed to adopt the mural as part of its Restoration Program to maintain important public art.

Mural Arts Program Restoration Program Haring believed that art should be accessible to everyone, a core tenet of the Mural Arts Program’s philosophy. “The Mural Arts Program is honored to become the godparent of Keith Haring’s mural since we share so many similar views of public art,” said Mural Arts

Foundation, “We the Youth” has also reThe Mural Arts Program is the nation’s ceived support from the City of Philadelphia. largest public art program, dedicated to the proposition that art ignites change. For nearly About the 30th Anniversary 30 years, the Mural Arts Program has united Celebration and the Mural Arts Program artists and communities through a collaboraThirty years after Mural Arts’ humble be- tive process, rooted in the traditions of muralginnings as an anti-graffiti program, it has making, to create art that transforms public evolved into an internationally-recognized spaces and individual lives. Mural Arts engagleader in community-based public art and es communities in 50 to 100 mural and public a leading expert in mural-making and art art projects each year, including a restoration education, having served over 30,000 young program that maintains the collection. The murals also create unique project-based learning opportunities for thousands of youth and adults in the Art Education for Youth, Restorative Justice, and Behavioral Health programs.

The Mural Arts Program has created over 3,600 murals and works of public art, earning Philadelphia international recognition as the “City of Murals.” Each year, 14,000 residents and visitors tour the Mural Arts Program’s outdoor art gallery, which has become part of Philadelphia’s civic landscape and a source of pride and inspiration. For further information, call (215) 685-0750 or visit www.muralarts. org. Follow along on social media at: twitter. com/muralarts, youtube.com/phillymuralarts, or on Facebook at: http://on.fb.me/y4Vo9E. Photo by Steve Weinik for Mural Arts Program

the artist in 1989) has remained committed to the preservation of existing Haring murals.

Over the past two decades, the Haring Foundation, with the full cooperation of the cities or institutions where Haring murals still exist, has offered support and advice on the restoration of over 16 murals in the U.S. and abroad.

“Keith’s philosophy of art espoused accessibility and his public murals perfectly embody this credo. All of his public murals speak to and seek to engage with the specific communities in which they were created,” said Julia Gruen, Executive Director, The Keith Haring Foundation. “Having watched Keith paint several murals myself, I can attest to the joy their creation and the finished results brought to their communities. Having observed the restoration of many more, I also know how valued they are and how powerfully these works continue to resonate.”

Restoration Artist The Mural Arts Program hired artist Kim Alsbrooks to restore “We the Youth.” “I am very grateful to be able to restore this beautiful, important work of Keith Haring, an artist I have admired for almost 30 years and one who means so much to so many people,” said Alsbrooks. In the early ‘90s, Alsbrooks attended a workshop fashioned after Haring’s workshops with youth. After learning Haring’s techniques, Alsbrooks employed them in workshops she did with children. The resKim Alsbrooks restoring Keith Haring’s “We the Youth” mural toration is being led by Alsbrooks with a full team of Jennifer Procacci, Charles Newman, Program Executive Director Jane Golden. people and created 3,600 works of public art.

Laura Velez, and Malachi Floyd.

“This restoration is part of our larger vision to From October 2013 through October 2014, the restore, revitalize, and keep murals up to date Mural Arts Program is celebrating 30 years.

New Relationships in addition to creating new works each year.” Mural Arts Month kicked off the celebration In 2012, a new owner moved into the home “We the Youth” is part of the Mural Arts in October 2013 with a varied array of events. in South Philadelphia, and, aware that the Program’s Restoration Program, committed The celebration continued last November, house was decorated with a Haring mural to maintaining and restoring murals with mi- when the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine when purchasing the property, reached out nor touch-ups or major face-lifts. Mural Arts Arts launched “Beyond the Paint: Philadelto the Haring Foundation in New York City Program has made it a priority to restore 30- phia’s Mural Arts,” a retrospective exhibition to inquire about the mural’s status. The Har- 40 murals per year so existing work can con- that ran through April 2014. Other highlights ing Foundation then contacted the Mural tinue to transform Philadelphia’s communities of the anniversary year included the launch of Arts Program about how Mural Arts might for generations to come. Some examples in- their book, “Mural Arts at 30,” which reflects assist in the mural restoration based on the clude master muralist Meg Saligman’s recent- upon the impact of their community-based decades of experience Mural Arts has with ly restored Philadelphia Muses at 13th & Lo- practice; a regional convening about Art and mural painting and restoration work. After cust Streets and the iconic Common Threads Restorative Justice; an ambitious gateway rail meetings in the summer of 2012, a restora- mural at Broad and Spring Garden, which was project with Berlin-based artist Katharina tion plan was confirmed, with the Mural Arts the initial restoration project in 2011.

Grosse; and a Street Art Festival taking Mural Program receiving a generous grant from the In addition to funding from the Haring Arts back to our roots in October 2014.

About the Mural Arts Program WE BELIEVE ART IGNITES CHANGE. We create art with others to transform places, individuals, communities and institutions. Through this work, we establish new standards of excellence in the practice of public and contemporary art.

Our process empowers artists to be change agents, stimulates dialogue about critical issues, and builds bridges of connection and understanding.

Our work is created in service of a larger movement that values equity, fairness and progress across all of society.

We listen with empathetic ears to understand the aspirations of our partners and participants. And through beautiful collaborative art, we provide people with the inspiration and tools to seize their own future.

Courtesy of the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program

THE 19TH SEATTLE LESBIAN & GAY FILM FESTIVAL (SLGFF) WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 9-19

SEATTLE – The Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, the largest event of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, has announced the complete schedule of films and events that will make up the 19th annual festival.

This year SLGFF will screen the following films: 51 features and 112 shorts representing 32 countries, including 30 Northwest premieres, 5 West Coast premieres, and a world premiere. The festival will open with the Seattle premiere of Cheryl Furjanic’s BACK ON BOARD with film subject and groundbreaking Olympic diver Greg Louganis in attendance, and close with Susanna Fogel’s LIFE PARTNERS starring Leighton Meester and Gillian Jacobs. The lineup also includes the World Premiere of IN THE TURN, a new documentary directed by Erica Tremblay.

“It’s my first year as the SLGFF Festival Director overseeing the programming of the festival, and I’m really excited to share this slate of incredible films with people,” says Kathleen Mullen. “We’re really proud of the diversity of stories and the local and international filmmakers and guests that will attend to introduce their films. I’m ready to celebrate with Seattle film fans!”

This year’s films feature a star-studded lineup including, Patrick Stewart (STAR TREK) and Matthew Lillard (FAT KID RULES THE WORLD, THE DESCENDANTS) in MATCH; Mo’Nique in

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BLACKBIRD (in her first major role since PRECIOUS); Leighton Meester (GOSSIP GIRL) and Gillian Jacobs (COMMUNITY) in LIFE PARTNERS; Gaby Hoffman (GIRLS) in Tacoma-native Steward Thorndyke’s LYLE; and Robin Williams’ daughter Zelda Williams in NEVER with Zachary Booth (KEEP THE LIGHTS ON).

“The films this year are outstanding,” says Three Dollar Bill Cinema Director Jason Plourde, “with much of our strongest work from female and Queer directors.

There are films that represent a wide variety of the LGBT community and will be entertaining for all.”

Films will be screened at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian, Northwest Film Forum, AMC Pacific Place, and The Harvard Exit.

In advance of the festival, on October 2, SLGFF will also host a benefit screening of the Pacific Northwest premiere of PRIDE, winner of the Queer Palm prize at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. All ticket sale proceeds will go towards Three Dollar Bill Cinema.

For complete information and advance tickets: www.threedollarbillcinema.org The 2014 Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival is produced by Three Dollar Bill Cinema. see SLGFF page 8

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Neon Trees’ Tyler Glenn on Seattle memories, coming out and crushes

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer The growing list of artists in pop music who’ve bravely come out now includes Tyler Glenn, frontman of the Provo-based outfit Neon Trees. Raised in a Mormon household, the 30 year-old singer-songwriter-vocalist revealed his personal life to Rolling Stone in April, news that circulated well within the group’s fan base and was returned with full support. The four-piece act had already enjoyed international hit singles with “Animal” and “Everybody Talks,” before adding more to their collection with “Sleeping with a Friend” and “Text Me in the Morning,” off their new album Pop Psychology. In the past year, Neon Trees opened shows for Taylor Swift and Maroon 5, when not performing to sold-out audiences of their own, like the large crowd at Bumbershoot they drew earlier this month. It was at Seattle Center that I caught up with Glenn hours before the band went on stage. Wearing tight, shiny black pants, a colorful patterned short-sleeve shirt and sunglasses, with platinum-blond short hair, he definitely stood out amongst the throng of festival-goers under the Space Needle. In a quiet room at McCaw Hall, here’s what Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees shared with me inside The Music Lounge.

Albert Rodriguez: Is there anything you particularly like or dislike about Seattle?

Tyler Glenn: I think all the folklore I’ve always loved. I grew up in Southern California and I feel like alternative music was born here. So that for me was always an attraction.

But playing here, I’m always surprised, like we always have really good crowds here. I’m always blown away by the reaction, and that doesn’t happen in every city you go to; sometimes you really have to work for it, and here it’s always around you. I love the green-like nature. And, I’m kind of a self-deprecator, so I like that it rains a lot.

Rodriguez: Have you had a chance to explore the city when you’re not playing?

Glenn: Yeah, but when I explore it, it’s for food or shopping. I actually had a really neat experience: my Dad was doing business up here when I was 18, and me and my Dad didn’t get along, but I wanted to go and see Seattle – this is right after I graduated high school – and I went to see EMP right as it opened, and then my Dad and I had a nice breakthrough at a truck stop somewhere in Seattle. So I’ve al-

ways likened Seattle to a nice family-moment as well. I remember that fondly.

Rodriguez: Let’s talk about shopping. Do you pick up things along the way when you’re on tour, or do you wait until you get to certain cities like Paris, which you’re headed to?

Glenn: I actually have never shopped in Paris, but we’ve been there a few times. I’m excited about Berlin because we played a show there and I only had a couple of hours to hang out, but we actually have a day off this time. And I’ve never been to Amsterdam either, and we have a day there, too. So that’s going to be really fun. It’s hard to go into a store these days and find something cool; a lot of it’s become more of having friends or people that I trust to make stuff for me.

Rodriguez: Since you guys are playing Bumbershoot, will you return to Seattle this year, or is this it for 2014?

Glenn: I don’t think this is it. We didn’t play on the summer tour here because we knew we had Bumbershoot; I’ve always wanted to play this festival. But anytime we play here, it’s been awesome; so I hope we play here. But I don’t have a straight answer for you.

Rodriguez: But you might be back?

Glenn: Yeah.

Rodriguez: You recently went through the process of coming out. Do you feel it’s still important for artists to make this statement publicly?

Glenn: It’s weird, because I didn’t do it for the story. I really did it for myself, because I was going a little bit nuts. I didn’t feel like I was hiding it that well; I was always very flamboyant on stage. I always answered my questions the way I answered them, so it was never a thing where I was deeply closeted.

But I wasn’t able to share normal, personal things with close friends. And then when I wrote this last album, I started to include the stories in a lot of the songs. And I thought the songs were my security to come out, I guess. I was like “I don’t want to do another group of songs on a record where I have to lie about what the songs are about.” And I met Karen, who wrote the Rolling Stone piece, and she was really interested in writing the story, and she’s a Lesbian, and she came out and visited for three days in my town in Utah and really got to know me and my background, so I felt comfortable with the situation. But it was never a thing where I felt that I needed to come out. Afterwards, I see the importance of sharing your coming out story, whether you’re very flamboyant or

whether you like fashion or whether you’re a sports figure, I think everyone’s story changes the face of what Gay means to the public, and I think it’s important.

Rodriguez: Do you have any rock star crushes, like Adam Levine or Robin Thicke?

Glenn: [Laughs.] Neither of them. We toured with Maroon 5, and obviously Adam is a beautiful guy, but I’m more interested in very masculine, chubby dudes. I’ve always been attracted to those kind of guys.

[Laughs.] So I don’t know of any rock stars that have that look.

Rodriguez: Bon Iver is a little thick.

Glenn: He’s cute. [Laughs.]

Rodriguez: And Seattle is prime for outdoorsy bearded types.

Glenn: Yeah, maybe I’ll find somebody here. [Laughs.]

Rodriguez: What’s on deck for the rest of 2014?

Glenn: We are doing another tour. We’re excited to take out this really cool new band called Echosmith, and it’s a female-fronted band. I don’t think we’ve ever had a femalefronted band open for us, so I’m excited about that. And then we have a band called No Devotion, and they’re ex-members of bands called Thursday and lostprophets, that were really cool rock bands in the ‘90s, and they’re going to open for us, too. So we’re doing that and we’re going to do some Christmas shows, and I think that’s how we’ll finish the year.

Rodriguez: If you could be any female diva or female musician for a day, who would it be?

Glenn: It’s usually Cyndi Lauper. She’s so, so wonderful. To be able to maintain her creativity and maintain such an iconic status. I’m always interested in Lady GaGa’s life and how she goes through so much transformation and the ebb and flow of her career. So either one of those probably.

Rodriguez: Have you thought about what you’re going to be for Halloween?

Glenn: We’ve been talking about it. Last year we did the Ramones, and we played a live Ramones cover show, which was really cool. I was Joey, and I pulled it off pretty well, to be honest. We’re actually playing in Austin this Halloween, so we want to think about a band to emulate. So, I will say, yes, we’re considering; but we don’t know exactly where we’re at yet. When I’m on my own, I like the blood and the guts and the gore; that’s why I love Halloween. But the rest of the band is more into emulating someone.

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Celebrating 41 Years!

Don’t miss The Play of the Year: The Invisible Hand

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer THE INVISIBLE HAND ACT THEATRE Through September 28

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Along with a real, dancing ensemble (Rylan Bonnevie, Desiree Boyd, Arthur Cuadros, Vince-John Frijas, Rianna Hidalgo, Jenna Lindberg, Nathaniel Padre and Shelby Willis), Cruz infuses the funk and the fun along with sometimes moody moves that shade the emotions of the score. This is the best choreography we’ve seen on about any stage this year!

All the usual technical supports are terrific as usual, with set and lights by Tom

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other ways we link in the world, and how our own behaviors, even buying food or gas, may end up supporting nations or governments we would never want our money to support.

The experience watching the play is that this is The Play of the Year. It has high theatricality, great acting, solid technical support and a terrifically smart script. It’s a memorable event and topical, contemporary, and politically charged.

For more information, go to www.acttheatre.org or call 206-292-7676.

Discuss your opinions with sgncritic@ gmail.com or go to www.facebook.com/SeattleTheaterWriters.

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Elijah Alexander (l) and Connor Toms in The Invisible Hand

Sturge, costumes by Melanie Burgess and Kelly McDonald, sound by Brent Warwick, and a wonderful band headed by top-notch music director R.J. Tancioco. With Ankrim at the helm, it all comes together.

The show is a pleasure from start to finish.

Due to the stellar cast and the great dancing, it’s better than the national tour, seen in Seattle in September 2010. It’s also unique in terms of the ethnicities seen and celebrated on stage

and for the styles of music also not thought of as traditional musical theater songs. Make tracks to Village and you may have so much fun you will plan to go a second time!

For information, go to www.villagetheatre.org or call 425-392-2202. Discuss your opinions with sgncritic@gmail.com or go to www.facebook.com/SeattleTheaterWriters.

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production of Rent, and plays Vanessa as a bit more vulnerable and unsure of herself than the touring versions. Vanessa’s chip on her shoulder then seems easier to knock off.

Nina is played by Tanesha Ross, who handles the ranges of her character’s emotions beautifully, and has a great voice and sweet chemistry with Kyle Robert Carter, another national tour import, playing Benny. Nina’s parents are played with verve by Jose J. Gonzales and Pamela Turpin.

Sonny is played by hysterical Justin Huertas whose comic timing is impeccable.

Their neighborhood grandma is played by Corinna Lapid Munter, who has mostly been seen at the 5th Avenue, and here gives a huge performance (grandma has to be a belter) and wears so much old-age makeup, she’s barely recognizable.

In smaller roles, a couple of hairdressers are played by Iris Elton (Daniela) and Jennifer Paz (Carla). These two talents imbue their roles with panache, both of them coming back to Village Theatre from NYC to hang with us in Seattle for a while, again. Another very tiny, but crucial role, is that of a shavedice dealer, and Joseph Tancioco shows his stunning voice and his joy of being on stage.

But above and beyond that, there is dancing. National tour dance captain and now local resident and choreographer Daniel Cruz applies his own style to numbers he knows from the inside out. He elevates what is already a fun dance show into a fantastic, evocative dance-stravaganza. He also plays a small role as the spray-can artist.

The four actors each do their characters proud. Three are called upon to speak in Pakistani and in heavily-accented English and master that well. Elijah Alexander has not been seen on Seattle stages (he seems to live mostly in Los Angeles), but he is electric. Perhaps his unfamiliarity makes his role that much more compelling to those who know Seattle actors.

The scenes are short (and perhaps too choppy, but they certainly don’t bore) and drive the story along a bit like a television show.

There is a breathless feel that the audience is pulled along by. Director Allen Nause has the rhythms of the play well in hand. While many plays are hard to do in the round, in fact, it’s a bit hard to imagine this play on a proscenium stage, since the round makes the audience feel more integrated into the production.

Matthew Smucker’s spare set design of first a cement block room and then a more substantial escape-proof bunker is completely believable. Brendan Patrick Hogan’s sound design, especially during the action of the scenes, is haunting outside noises that are played at a barely audible level.

One strength of the script is in the complexity of the global financial world explained succinctly. Once we understand how finances link us all together, we also must grapple with

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If terrorists ever decide to imitate “Art” instead of having “Art” imitate “Life” – and they see the play The Invisible Hand by Ayad Akhtar – well… the world is in big trouble!

This intense, smart, gripping drama at ACT Theatre has a plot that includes describing how financial markets work, and it drives to a conclusion that makes the blood drain out of your face and dread fill your soul.

The play begins some period of time into Nick Bright’s (Connor Toms) captivity in a Pakistani cement block house. While we don’t quite know how long he has been there, it has been long enough for him to teach a little English to the young guard, Dar (Erwin Galan) and help the guard make some money for his village selling potatoes.

Suddenly, Bashir (Elijah Alexander) a lieutenant of the Imam (William Ontiveros) reminds Nick and Dar, both, that this is captivity, and fear and tension grip the stage.

While actual violence is sparse, the threat of it remains a potent force throughout the remainder of the play. While journalist Daniel Pearl’s beheading is referred to, the audience is quick to think of the recent beheadings in the news.

Bashir, a lower-class Brit, gives us a sense of what might make such a man develop a devotion to a Pakistani cleric and upend his former life to become “radicalized.” However, this group of kidnappers is supposed to be more benign, and the Imam is more al-

truistic, helping the poor and providing vaccines. But leaving that “we’re good kidnappers” aside, they are more than willing to consider murder and other “usual” mayhem.

Bashir and the Imam are a bit disappointed in the lack of importance Nick poses to the outside world. They had hoped to ransom him to the bank where he worked, but while they targeted the correct car that day, Nick’s more prominent boss was not inside the car, Nick was. But Nick understands that he must somehow show his worth to his captors in order to free himself. The Imam declares that Nick will teach Bashir about the financial markets and that Nick must earn $10 million dollars for them in order to be freed.

A telling moment has Bashir wondering what stops someone from manipulating the financial markets to do what he wants and making money. Nick describes the correction forces, “the invisible hand” that keeps stockbrokers from making the market go only in one direction. When Nick says that manipulating stocks is “illegal,” it’s clear that means nothing to Bashir. Why should he worry about legalities?

And suddenly, we understand how dangerous Bashir’s new knowledge could be to all of us!

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The dulcet tones of a barbershop quartet teach a lesson in tolerance in Taproot’s The Fabulous Lipitones teentix.org

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nals! What do the other three do? Between arguing about disbanding (and other petty squabbles), they hear a great new singing THE FABULOUS LIPITONES voice on the phone and set about having an TAPROOT THEATRE audition, right away. But the guy who shows Through October 18 up is “not like them.” He’s wearing a turban.

Hilarity ensues.

Oh, no! The tenor member of a barbershop This sweet production of The Fabulous quartet has died, just before the national fi- Lipitones at Taproot Theatre is a new work

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temporary society as they have always danced throughout history. It is our goal to produce performances that represent the diversity, power, artistic integrity and dedication of men who love to dance. Being a male dance artist takes courage, conviction, and an overpowering drive in order to engage in an art that is not often supported by the dominant culture. Our mission is to promote this journey.

by John Markus and Mark St. Germain, and is disarmingly light. It’s kind of a small town story, set in a farm town outside Columbus, Ohio, where people do small town kinds of things, like develop a passion for barbershop quartet music.

The revelation that the tenor they need in order to go to nationals is a Sikh almost sends Phil the gym owner (Jeff Berryman) into paroxysms of fear and racism. Wally the pharmacist (John Patrick Lowrie) and Howard (Greg Stone) are far more interested in going to nationals to worry too much about terrorism from Baba Mati Das – otherwise known as “Bob” (Brad Walker).

Eventually, they browbeat, wear down and bargain with Phil to get him to move forward with Bob as their fourth singer.

There are lots of jokes, a few groaners, and some familiar stock kinds of characters (though with unique characteristics that help) and the production, helmed by Scott Nolte, feels like a dessert, all silly and amusing. Embedded in there, though, is a big topic of accepting those who are different than we are, learning about cultures that are not our own, and finding ways of overcoming obstacles to inclusion.

The four actors all perform the barbershop quartet arrangements with dispatch and professionalism. They sound great.

They are all terrific singers.

The set by Mark Lund allows for the transformation from a funeral parlor to the crowded basement of Howard’s small house. Costuming by Nanette Acosta is appropriately serviceable until fun and gaudy performance gear is added. Some Bollywood-style dance steps are provided by Gurvinder Pal Singh with additional choreography by Beth Orme.

This is exactly the type of production that would appeal to Taproot’s subscribers.

There is a message, but it is clearly stated and swaddled in great humor. It’s kind of like eating ice cream and then finding out that they used soy milk or almond milk and healthy ingredients and you thought it tasted great anyway.

Also, Walker’s performance is tender and honorable to the Sikh traditions and values.

He is funny (he has a terrific grin), but never makes fun of, or denigrates, his character’s upright sense of righteousness.

For more information, go to www.taproottheatre.org or call 206-781-9707.

http://www.baredanceco.org Rainbow Fletcher, Can Can Castaways, http://www.rainbowfletcher.com Tim Lynch, Kaleidoscope Dance Company, http://creativedance.org/kaleidoscope/ Wade Madsen, Freelance Choreographer, http://www.wademadsen.com Lindsey Matheis, Northwest Dance Project Ted Shawn, Courtesy of Jacob’s Pillow Gérard Théorêt, Freelance Choreographer Bill Wade, Inlet Dance Theatre, http:// www.inletdance.org/index.html

Robert Dekkers, Post Ballet Company, http://www.postballet.org Bill Evans, Bill Evans Dance Company, http://www.billevansdance.org Bryon Heinrich, Man Dance Company, http://www.mandance.org Amy Johnson, Freelance Choreographer, http://www.amyjohnsondance.com Marlo Martin, badmarmarDANCE, http://badmarmardance.com Mark Morris, Mark Morris Dance Group, http://markmorrisdancegroup.org Ted Shawn, Courtesy Jacob’s Pillow Deborah Wolf, Freelance Choreographer, Core Faculty Cornish College of the Arts

MISSION STATEMENT At Against the Grain/Men in Dance, we are dedicated to educating the public on the importance of men dancing in con-

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“For the 10th anniversary, we have cast our ‘talent’ net even further and are very pleased with the results. We will be producing two different programs with many of your favorite choreographers from Seattle, New York, Ohio, Oregon, New Jersey, Canada, as well as Northern and Southern California!

“Seattle native and world-renowned choreographer Mark Morris is sending PROGRAM 1 company member Aaron Loux, who grew September 26, 27, 28 – subject to change up and trained here in Seattle, to perPROGRAM 2 form a solo that Mark originally choreoRhonda Cinotto & Paula Peters, ContemOctober 3, 4, 5 – subject to change graphed for himself! Long-time dance porary Jazz Dance Project Seattle, http:// innovator, Bill Evans returns to Seattle, www.contemporaryjazzdance.com Darren Bersuk, Cirque du Soleil, http:// to teach and perform! Cirque de Soleil Mike Esperanza, Bare Dance Company, darrenbersuk.com veteran and elite gymnast Darren Bersuk will show us what the human body is capable of when treated to discipline, intensive training and imagination!

“Men in Dance will be honoring Anne Green Gilbert, Director and Founder of Creative Dance Center in Seattle WA, with the Ted Shawn/Lawrence Tenney Stevens American Dance Award. Ms. Green Gilbert has been a true leader in helping young men find their voice in movement and dance for over 30 years in this community and worldwide. The award ceremony will happen opening night of the first weekend.

“Men in Dance is committed to the idea that dance is for everyone. We have not raised our prices in several years. We hope that this festival inspires young people, particularly young men, to pursue their interest in dance.

“Please note the pay-what-you-can Saturday matinees.”

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ing at ArtsWest Theatre in West Seattle, Valerie Curtis-Newton directs a pre-mortem story about MLK that pulls you in with humor, wisdom, sentimentality, and bittersweet nostalgia. Curtis-Newton expertly balances the supernatural elements with the gravitas of MLK’s life mission.

Playwright Katori Hall offers an alluring tale with competence and restraint. It stays within its magical realm and only hints at the true back-story we all know about MLK and the politics of its era. The Mountaintop is an eloquent and passionate plea for understanding our humanity.

In the dismal motel room, what ensues is a night of drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes, deep conversation, conflict, and a bit of flirtation. It is a beautiful and touching dream-view of what Martin Luther King’s last night was like. Scenic Designer Burton K. Yuen deserves a nod for his fine set design and Technical Director Jill Beasley deserves props for her surprising special effects in this production.

Reginald André Jackson, in his ArtsWest debut, portrays Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He convinces us that the late civil rights preacher was just an ordinary man. He was a man with doubts about his speeches, insecurity with his looks, and deep love for his beloved family who he dearly misses. Jack-

son’s performance is striking and moving.

As Camae, brianne a. hill, a graduate of University of Washington, solidly locks into the ‘60s black woman, but slowly transforms into a woman who transcends all ages. While MLK is indeed humanity, Camae is spirituality. Her performance is sublime and captivating.

Camae guides a discontent MLK through his final shaky evening and brings him to his mystical mountaintop. The Mountaintop is exhilarating as it is chilling. Afterward, you leave not wondering, “Oh, what could have been?” but you leave wondering, “Ah, what could be!”

ArtsWest continues to deliver excellent productions that build on last year’s successful shows like Third and The Little Dog Laughed. The recent shuttering of Balagan should be a sign to the community that we must patronize our local theater venues. I thoroughly enjoyed Balagan’s productions of August: Osage County and Spring Awakening. The Balagan and ArtsWest co-production of the upcoming Dogfight directed by Mathew Wright will continue on and be solely produced by ArtsWest.

The Mountaintop plays Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. through October 5. The ArtsWest Box Office can be reached at 206938-0339 or www.artswest.org

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by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES Now playing The first thing one should know going into a screening of A Walk Among the Tombstones is that it is the anti-Taken, an old school noir procedural where Liam Neeson is more interested in using his brain to solve a crime than he is in firing off a never-ending supply of bullets in lieu of actual detective work. The second thing to know is that the film, based on the book by Lawrence Block, is written and directed by Scott Frank, the guy who’s had a hand in a litany of superb thrillers including Dead Again, Get Shorty, Minority Report and The Lookout.

Both of these are very, very good things, the resulting adaptation of the Block best-seller an engrossing, intelligently constructed mystery of murder, forgiveness and redemption that is

as cold and as bleak as a winter wind rampaging across a sand-swept plain. It is a dark journey into despair and abnormality that is both loathsome and hypnotic, the film traveling in pain, reveling in despair and finding joy in the suffering of the innocent. It’s gruesome, nasty stuff, and while lightness and levity do exist, finding solace in either of them oftentimes comes at a tremendous price.

Matt Scudder (Neeson) is a former NYPD detective and recovering alcoholic who retired when an act of drunken heroism resulted in the death of an innocent. He works now as a freelance, nonprofessional investigator for hire, taking cases on a person-by-person basis based on his personal assessment of those asking for help as well as a gut reaction as to the importance of what it is they are asking for.

So when Peter Kristo (Boyd Holbrook), a war veteran and recovering addict Scudder knows from A.A., asks him to meet with his wealthy, blood-thirsty drug dealer older brother Kenny (Dan Stevens), the retired de-

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tective isn’t initially interested. But after the revenge-seeking trafficker tells his story, things begin to change. Scudder’s dander is raised upon hearing about how Kenny’s wife was abducted, held for ransom and then chopped up into little bits, her remains stuffed into the trunk of a ratty abandoned car. It’s not the money that leads him to take the case, it’s the principle behind it, and if the detective can solve this mystery, then maybe his time kicking alcohol and trying to be a better man hasn’t been all for naught.

Violence has weight in the movie. When a gun fires the chaos it causes is deafening.

Scudder acts decisively, with intent, and it isn’t so much that he is without fear, but instead that he has stopped caring about his own wellbeing. Frank depicts things with stark frankness, painting things in a sea of blacks, whites and deep, soul-penetrating grays, the ominous stench of doom layered over every clue and every revelation. The director calls upon the ghosts of Frankenheimer, Lumet, Lang and Tourneur (as well as paying deft homage to the still vibrant, and obviously very much alive, works of Fincher, Demme and Hill) as he navigates Block’s literary terrain, every stone hiding a potential landmine and every door leading to prospective oblivion.

But, more to the point, the filmmaker allows Scudder to investigate. He follows clues. He takes his time. He puts two and two together and realizes four isn’t necessarily the answer he’s aiming for. He understands the men he is looking for are monsters, barely human, no longer doing what they are for monetary gain but because they are enjoying the carnage, reveling in their own bloodlust as if it is the only thing worth living for. Scudder knows what it will take to end this, but still holds that justice can be exacted without a lust for revenge fueling it.

It all works beautifully up until, of all places, the climax; and while everything is expertly staged and suitably thrilling (not to mention insidiously disturbing), Frank makes a curious thematic choice that’s too on the nose to be entirely satisfactory. Juxtaposed against a dramatic, all-too-solemn reading of the A.A. 12 steps, Scudder goes

up against those he’s been tracking, pondering the moral consequences as he does so.

Sometimes this works with fiercely amazing exactitude, others it feels more heavyhanded and didactic than it does anything close to resembling compelling. It’s so hitand-miss, it’s impossible to know if I loved the movie or was frustrated by it, the great and the mediocre crashing against one another sometimes at the exact same time.

Be that as it may, overall A Walk Among the Tombstones earns high marks. While not quite up to the same level as Frank’s last directorial effort, The Lookout, much like it this is a confident, intelligently constructed motion picture made with care, passion and understanding. It assumes the audience has a brain and won’t be afraid to follow the protagonist into the darkest corners of the human condition. Superbly lensed by Mihai Malaimare, Jr. (The Master), eerily scored by Carlos Rafael Rivera, and featuring awesome production design work by David Brisbin (Sinister), everything is connected melodiously together in ways that are vital and vibrant.

The anchor, though, is Neeson. This is the actor fully involved, completely invested, not just picking up a paycheck and going through the motions. It is another reminder of just how spectacular he is when he wants to be, taking somewhat cliché and overly familiar dime store detective novel tropes and making something fresh and invigorating out of them. The actor soars, his pain and his euphoria mixing in equal measure throughout as he goes down a path he knows deep down inside can only lead to catastrophe.

Frank closes the movie on a haunting image that likely would have been unheard of just a handful of years ago. Triumph and tragedy collide head-on into one another, giving the film an unflinching ethereal elegance that makes up for many of the issues I had with the actual climax itself. Frank does Block’s character right (this is a serious upgrade over 1986’s 8 Million Ways to Die, let me tell you), and for my part, if he decided to follow up A Walk Among the Tombstones with another of Scudder’s adventures, I’d be first in line to see how it would turn out.

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Sasha (Leighton Meester) and her straight While young Billie watches her mum transifriend Paige (Gillian Jacobs) share everything. tion into James, she decides to film her own sexcontinued from page 3 Both date now and then, with little luck, until ual awakening with her pals Jasmine and Josh.

Following are some of the highlights of Paige meets Tim (Adam Brody) and starts to this year’s festival: fall for him. That’s when the trouble begins: SaCHANCE ENCOUNTERS sha goes for late-night snacks at the local driveThursday, October 16 at 7:00 PM GALAS through and starts dating a collection of girls, Free reception at Wildrose 9:00 PM including the quirky Trace (Kate McKinnon). 11:00 PM Opening Night Gala presented by BECU One-night stands, love (and lust) at first sight, BACK ON BOARD: GREG LOUGAFILMS WITH PARTIES cruising in the park, and that moment when you NIS (Director: Cheryl Furjanic) realize you’ve finally met The One are what Thursday, October 9 at 7:30 PM at SIFF PRIDE happens when you have a chance encounter.

CINEMA Egyptian Thursday, October 2 at 7:00 PM With preternatural talent and grace, Greg Free reception at Poppy 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM IN THE TURN Louganis became a legendary Olympic diver, Get to see this year’s Cannes Queer Palm Saturday, October 18 at 7:15 PM even as homophobic teammates refused to prize-winner PRIDE before its theatrical reFree reception at Gordon Biersch 9:00 bunk with him and sponsors denied him lu- lease! Join us for a special benefit screening. PM - 11:00 PM crative endorsements. And while his victory Bring your pack and your tissues. Get ready after being injured at the 1988 Olympics is ceGERONTOPHILIA for the raw excitement of roller derby as seen mented in public consciousness and his name Friday, October 10 at 7:00 PM through the eyes of the Vagine Regime! is now a household word, few know the real, Free reception at True Love Art Gallery remarkable behind-the-scenes story. BACK and Tattoo 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM XENIA ON BOARD won the Audience Award for Handsome 18-year-old Lake and nursing Saturday, October 18 at 7:00 PM Best Documentary Feature at Outfest 2014. home resident Melvin Peabody escape on a Free reception at Gordon Biersch 9:00 romantic seaside adventure. Love and sexu- PM - 11:00 PM Centerpiece Gala ality have no bounds in Bruce LaBruce’s Danny and his older brother Odysseus go on BLACKBIRD (Director: Patrik-Ian Polk) touching and sensitive award-winning film. a surreal cross-country road trip in Greece to Sunday, October 12 at 7:30 PM at SIFF reunite with their supposedly wealthy father.

CINEMA Egyptian TRU LOVE Director Patrik-Ian Polk, who has thrilled Friday, October 10 at 7:00 PM SPECIAL GUESTS packed houses at our festival with premieres of Free reception at True Love Art Gallery NOAH’S ARC (SLGFF 2004) and NOAH’S and Tattoo 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM BACK ON BOARD: GREG LOUGANIS ARC: JUMPING THE BROOM (SLGFF Winner of numerous audience awards Thursday, October 9 at 7:30 PM 2008), returns with a heartfelt and hopeful from LGBT film festivals in Toronto, India, Director Cheryl Furjanic and Greg Loudrama that boasts a vibrant soundtrack and a and New Zealand, TRU LOVE is a passion- ganis in attendance gifted cast, including newcomer Julian Walker ate story of love and redemption.

A richly textured, and poignant journey and Academy Award-winner Mo’nique. Randy through Olympic gold medalist Greg Lou(Walker) is a model high school student and a CLUB KING ganis’ life with personal interviews of the dutiful son who prays, behaves, and sings in the Saturday, October 11 at 9:15 PM story behind the scenes and thrilling footchoir. But he’s unable to abate his frequent and Party to follow at Rebar 10:30 PM - 2:00 age of his breathtaking dives. increasingly sexy fantasies about other boys.

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Meet Mario Diaz, the Seattle native who’s . STATES OF GRACE Centerpiece Gala behind the hottest, sexiest, most outrageous Saturday, October 11 at 12:30 PM APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR (Direc- parties on the Queer nightlife circuit!

Directors Helen Cohen and Mark Lipman tor: Desiree Akhavan) in attendance Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00 PM at ROSIE This moving documentary follows Dalai SIFF Cinema Egyptian Monday, October 13 at 7:00 PM Lama honoured Dr. Grace Dammann afAttractive twentysomething Shirin (Desiree Free reception at Pony 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM ter a terrible accident on the Golden Gate Akhavan) is seriously on the rebound after Lorenz is a Gay writer in Berlin. When Rosie, Bridge as she regains her life. her difficult breakup with Maxine (Rebecca his independent firecracker of a mother, suddenly Henderson), whom she is still pining after. In collapses, he moves back to his Swiss hometown.

GIRLS SHORTS an attempt to forget her and move on, Shirin Saturday, October 11 at 2:30 PM dives into the world of casual sex in NYC. BROKEN GARDENIAS Local director Calvin Gimpelevich and Between a threesome, one-night stands, and Monday, October 13 at 7:15 PM Tarnish in attendance the limitless OkCupid dating pool, she’s got a Free reception at Pony 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Funny ha-ha or funny Queer? These ladies lot of options for distraction. But it’s going to Street hustler Sam takes awkward Jenni’s are both! From a road trip to a hotel bar smile, be difficult hiding her pansexual adventures hand, and they embark on a road trip to LA giggle, and maybe even howl with laughter. from her Persian parents, who are accustomed to find out what’s happened to Jenni’s father. to Shirin being their straight, rule-abiding INFRARED V: NEW VISIONS daughter. APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR won I FEEL LIKE DISCO FROM THE QUEER AVANT-GARDE the Emerging Female Filmmaker Award at Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 PM Saturday, October 11 at 4:45 PM the Provincetown International Film Festival Free reception at Diesel 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Malic Amaya curator/ filmmaker in attenand the Grand Jury Prize for Best ScreenwritAs a pudgy teen who loves disco and dance ing at the 2014 Outfest. Desiree Akhavan will struggles with his sexuality, Flori’s overFrom the depths of the underground come be appearing in the series GIRLS in 2015. bearing dad just doesn’t get him at all. new works that defy standards of narrative When Flori’s mom is suddenly gone, father cinema and normative desire-embracing Centerpiece Gala and son must reconcile their relationship in Queer culture.

MATCH (Director: Stephen Belber) this stellar coming-of-age dramatic comedy.

Friday, October 17 at 7:15 PM at TIGER ORANGE AMC Pacific Place TRANSCENDANT: TRANS SHORTS Saturday, October 11 at 7:00 PM Tobi (Patrick Stewart) has always been a Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 PM Director Wade Gasque and actor Mark dancer. Now a ballet instructor, he lives his life Free reception at Diesel 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Strano in attendance as a Gay man in his cozy apartment in NYC. Living stealth as a person of color, parentTIGER ORANGE is a drama about He is single and likes it that way. Tobi’s solitary ing, taking on the legal system, and dealing the ties that bind. When Todd shows up world is suddenly disrupted when a young Se- with Asperger’s syndrome are some of the at his estranged brother Chet’s door disattle-based couple (Carla Gugino and Matthew issues addressed in this collection of films ruption ensues!

Lillard) visit his home with the pretense of in- that chronicle the diverse experiences of terviewing him about his life in the dance world those in the Transgender community.

LETTER TO ANITA during the ‘60s. Brilliantly acted (with a true Saturday, October 11 at 7:30 PM star turn for Patrick Stewart) and based on the TOUGH LOVE Director Andrea Meyerson, Subject RonTony-nominated play, MATCH is a thoughtWednesday, October 15 at 7:00 PM ni Sanlo in attendance provoking, intense, and brilliant conversation Free reception at Purr 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM A moving and intimate portrait of a about art, family, and life’s divergent paths.

Certain truths can seem impossible to ac- mother who lost custody of her children cept, even if acceptance is the only way to- thanks to Anita Bryant’s infamous antiClosing Night Gala ward healing. These films explore the hard Gay campaign. sponsored by Union Bank truths of love and loss.

CLUB KING LIFE PARTNERS (Director: Susanna Fogel) 52 TUESDAYS Saturday, October 11 at 9:15 PM Sunday, October 19 at 6:30 PM at AMC Thursday, October 16 at 7:00 PM Director, Jon Bush, Subject, Mario Diaz Pacific Place Free reception at Wildrose 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM in attendance

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Meet Mario Diaz, the Seattle native who’s behind the hottest, sexiest, most outrageous parties on the Queer nightlife circuit!

LYLE Saturday, October 11 at 11:30 PM Director Stewart Thorndike in attendance A sharp and scary Lesbian homage to ROSEMARY’S BABY starring Gaby Hoffman and Ingrid Jungermann.

BOYS SHORTS Sunday, October 12 at 2:30 PM Glenn Gaylord, director of IF I TOOK A HOLIDAY; Scott Membry, director of WORD OF THE DAY; Wes Hurley local director of ZOLUSHKA in attendance Sometimes funny things happen, like dinner interrupted by an ex, singing Madonna impersonators, and Queer fairy tales filmed at Pony.

OUT Sunday, October 12 at 5:00 PM Leandro Tadashi, director of TOMORROW, in attendance Young love, first heartbreaks, taking chances, coming out: these films take you inside the stories of young people as they navigate growing up Queer.

BLACKBIRD Sunday, October 12 at 7:00 PM Director, Patrik-Ian Polk and actor, Julian Walker in attendance Randy’s a model Southern boy, a dutiful son who prays and sings in the choir, but he’s unable to abate his fantasies about other boys.

BROKEN GARDENIAS Monday, October 13 at 7:15 PM Director Kai Alexander and writer and actor Alma S. Grey in attendance Street hustler Sam takes awkward Jenni’s hand, and they embark on a road trip to LA to find out what’s happened to Jenni’s father.

TRANSCENDENT: TRANS SHORTS Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 PM Sam Berliner, Curator in attendance Living stealth as a person of color, parenting, taking on the legal system, and dealing with Asperger’s syndrome are some of the issues addressed in this collection of films that chronicle the diverse experiences of those in the Transgender community.

APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00 PM Special guest in attendance Breaking up is hard. One-night stands and the endless pool of online dates can keep Shirin busy, but what about real connections?

ALEC MAPA: BABY DADDY Thursday, October 16 at 5:00 PM Director Andrea James, Subject Alec Mapa in attendance Alec Mapa shines in this biographical documentary focusing on his one-man show and featuring his husband and adopted son.

A REUNION Thursday, October 16 at 9:30 PM Director Hernando Bansuelo and main actors Michael Lovan and Josh Watson in attendance A REUNION sees Michael returns to LA, where he reconnects with Josh for a road trip to their ten-year college reunion.

MATCH Friday, October 17 at 7:15 PM Director Stephen Belber and actor Matthew Lillard in attendance Retired dancer Tobi’s (Patrick Stewart) life is suddenly disrupted when a young couple (Carla Gugino and Matthew Lillard) visit his home. see SLGFF page 13

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Friday, October 17 at 9:30 PM Lindy Boustedt and Kris Boustedt, directors of short TOGETHER FOREVER, in attendance A future lawyer, a secretive singer-songwriter and a road trip. A celebration of life, love and all the quirks in between.

REEL QUEER YOUTH Saturday, October 18 at 3:00 PM Special guests in attendance Young people are telling their stories.

Four short Reel Queer Youth films with other youth-made short films.

DYNAMIC LIVES: QUEER WOMEN OF COLOR Saturday, October 18 at 5:00 PM Gregorio Davila, director of NANCY FROM EASTSIDE CLOVER, in attendance This collection of documentary shorts presents the histories, achievements, struggles, and everyday lives of several Queer women of color.

IN THE TURN Saturday, October 18 at 7:15 PM Director, Erica Tremblay and Producer, Brandon Delgado in attendance Bring your pack and your tissues. Get ready for the raw excitement of roller derby as seen through the eyes of the Vagine Regime!

THE DARK PLACE Saturday, October 18 at 9:45 PM Producer Carlos Pedraza in attendance A young man finds himself going back to live with his estranged mother and having to deal with his sinister stepbrother.

LIFE PARTNERS Sunday, October 19 at 6:30 PM Director Susanna Fogel in attendance Sasha (Leighton Meester) and Paige (Gillian Jacobs) are BFFs. When Paige falls for Tim, Sasha starts dating a array of girls to fill the void.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS THE MUPPET MOVIE Saturday, October 18 at 12:15 PM Experience the ultimate “Rainbow Connection” at our family screening of THE MUPPET MOVIE! It’s been 35 years since Kermit, Fozzie, Miss Piggy, and the gang first leapt onto the big screen. “Never Before, Never Again” has there been such an eclectic and colorful menagerie of animals and monsters in one adventure. The muppets will have you “Movin’ Right Along” from the swamps of Florida to the bright lights of Hollywood, with hilarious cameos along the way by Madeline Kahn, Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, Carol Kane, Mel Brooks, Cloris Leachman, and more. Comedy, charming music, and fun for folks of all ages...”Can You Picture That?”

DUAL EAT WITH ME Sunday, October 12 at 4:45 PM Friday, October 17 at 9:45 PM SILENT YOUTH Can love at first sight through a rearview A man struggling with love and busiSaturday, October 11 at 2:30 PM mirror stand a chance in this Lesbian cousin ness, a mother who’s left her husband and A poetic coming-out story that unfolds to BEFORE SUNRISE. a cameo from George Takei equals a recipe when two boys bump into each other on the for success! streets of Berlin.

BLACKBIRD Sunday, October 12 at 7:00 PM OF GIRLS AND HORSES NEVER Randy’s a model Southern boy, a duSaturday, October 18 at 9:30 PM Tuesday, October 14 at 9:15 PM tiful son who prays and sings in the A languid coming-of-age snapshot of Alex, Set in the music scene in Seattle, twen- choir, but he’s unable to abate his fan- a troubled Lesbian teen given a last-chance tysomethings Nikki (Zelda Williams) and tasies about other boys. remedial residency on a rural horse farm.

Denim (Zachary Booth) begin a complicated, unlikely friendship.

20 LIES, 4 PARENTS THE DARK PLACE AND A LITTLE EGG Saturday, October 18 at 9:45 PM A REUNION Sunday, October 12 at 12:30 PM A young man finds himself going back to Thursday, October 16 at 9:30 PM At their wits’ end, Emma and Ilse don’t know live with his estranged mother and having to A REUNION sees Michael returns to LA, what to do with their rebellious teenage son Dylan deal with his sinister stepbrother. where he reconnects with Josh for a road trip so they ship him off to his Gay father, Sjors. to their ten-year college reunion.

AN HONEST LIAR THE 10 YEAR PLAN Sunday, October 19 at 12:30 PM XENIA Sunday, October 12 at 9:30 PM Meet James “The Amazing” Randi, a spellSaturday, October 18 at 7:00 PM After making a pact 10 years ago, Myles binding illusionist out to debunk the trickery Dany and his older brother Odysseus and Brody will do anything, or anyone, to and deception associated with the trade. go on a surreal cross-country road trip keep from being each other’s last resort. in Greece to reunite with their supposLIFE PARTNERS edly wealthy father.

FOLSOM FOREVER Sunday, October 19 at 6:30 PM Sunday, October 12 at 9:30 PM Sasha (Leighton Meester) and Paige (GilNORTHWEST PREMIERES: A documentary about San Francisco’s Fol- lian Jacobs) are BFFs. When Paige falls for som Street Fair, recounting the evolution from Tim, Sasha starts dating a array of girls to TRU LOVE its creation in the HIV panic of the 1980s. fill the void.

Friday, October 10 at 7:00 PM Winner of numerous audience awards from BROKEN GARDENIAS SEATTLE PREMIERES: LGBT film festivals in Toronto, India, and Monday, October 13 at 7:15 PM New Zealand, TRU LOVE is a passionate Street hustler Sam takes awkward Jenni’s PRIDE story of love and redemption. hand, and they embark on a road trip to LA Thursday, October 2 at 7:00 PM to find out what’s happened to Jenni’s father.

Get to see this year’s Cannes Queer Palm THE THIRD ONE prize winner PRIDE before its theatrical reFriday, October 10 at 9:15 PM ROSIE lease! Join us for a special benefit screening.

THE THIRD ONE is a story of random Monday, October 13 at 7:00 PM encounters and surprising connections. It’s Lorenz is a Gay writer in Berlin. When BACK ON BOARD: GREG LOUGANIS an exploration of the intersection of intima- Rosie, his independent firecracker of a Thursday, October 9 at 7:30 PM cy, raw sexuality and the human experience. mother, suddenly collapses, and he moves A richly-textured, and poignant journey back to his Swiss hometown. through Olympic gold medalist Greg LouLIMITED PARTNERSHIP ganis’ life with personal interviews of the Saturday, October 11 at 12:30 PM OFF ROAD story behind the scenes and thrilling footA documentary following a 40-year love stoTuesday, October 14 at 5:00 PM age of his breathtaking dives. ry about the pioneer couple for marriage equalA love story in Rome, features Pino, a meity in the U.S. who started their fight in 1975. chanic and champion rally driver, who is transiOUT IN THE NIGHT tioning to Beatrice, getting married to Marianna.

Saturday, October 11 at 4:45 PM STATES OF GRACE One fateful August eve in 2006, the lives Saturday, October 11 at 12:30 PM I FEEL LIKE DISCO of a group of African-American Lesbians This moving documentary follows Dalai Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 PM were changed forever when they acted in Lama honoured Dr. Grace Dammann afAs a pudgy teen who loves disco and self defense. ter a terrible accident on the Golden Gate struggles with his sexuality, Flori’s overBridge as she regains her life. bearing dad just doesn’t get him at all.

APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR When Flori’s mom is suddenly gone, father Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00 PM TIGER ORANGE and son must reconcile their relationship in Breaking up is hard. One-night stands and Saturday, October 11 at 7:00 PM this stellar coming-of-age dramatic comedy. the endless pool of online dates can keep TIGER ORANGE is a drama about the Shirin busy but what about real connecties that bind. When Todd shows up at his esQUEENS AND COWBOYS: tions? tranged brother Chet’s door disruption ensues!

A STRAIGHT YEAR ON THE GAY RODEO DRUNKTOWN’S FINEST LETTER TO ANITA Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00 PM Thursday, October 16 at 9:15 PM Saturday, October 11 at 7:30 PM Stetsons, chaps, Tony Lamas-it’s all there.

Set in a Navajo reservation, the stories A moving and intimate portrait of a mother This delightfully unruly documentary show- of curious Nizhoni, aspiring Transgender who lost custody of her children thanks to cases the rodeo circuit and its rural American model Felixia, and father-to-be Luther are Anita Bryant’s infamous anti-Gay campaign. LGBT community. intertwined.

WEST COAST PREMIERES:

REEL QUEER YOUTH Saturday, October 18 at 3:00 PM Young people are telling their stories through filmmaking in powerful ways. Three Dollar Bill Cinema, in partnership with Reel Grrls, supports these voices every summer by producing Reel Queer Youth, a weeklong filmmaking and media literacy training program for LGBTQ youth and allies aged 13-20. Four short films made during the 2014 Reel Queer Youth program will be shown before a collection of other youth-made short films. Stay tuned afterward for a Q&A session with the filmmakers.

CLUB KING ALEC MAPA: BABY DADDY KUMU HINA Saturday, October 11 at 9:15 PM Thursday, October 16 at 5:00 PM Saturday, October 18 at 2:30 PM Meet Mario Diaz, the Seattle native who’s Alec Mapa shines in this biographical A powerful portrait of Hawaiian Hina, a behind the hottest, sexiest, most outrageous documentary focusing on his one-man show “mahu,” a person who embraces both the parties on the Queer nightlife circuit! and featuring his husband and adopted son. male and the female inside, and her personal life and work.

WHAT IT WAS 52 TUESDAYS Saturday, October 11 at 9:30 PM Thursday, October 16 at 7:00 PM *************** This lush montage of a Latina’s life unfolds While young Billie watches her mum poetically through dreamy cinematography transition into James, she decides to film About SLGFF and sensual performances. Adina’s nonlinear her own sexual awakening with her pals JasHeld annually in October since 1996, the story bends and sways toward a grand jeté. mine and Josh.

Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival has grown into the largest event of its kind in LYLE ANITA’S LAST CHA CHA the Pacific Northwest, gaining industry and FEATURE FILM PREMIERES Saturday, October 11 at 11:30 PM Friday, October 17 at 7:00 PM audience recognition for showcasing the latA sharp and scary Lesbian homage to In a small village in the Philippines est and greatest in Queer film, from major WORLD PREMIERE: ROSEMARY’S BABY starring Gaby Hoff- twelve-year-old tomboy Anita develops a motion picture premieres to emerging talman and Ingrid Jungermann. first crush on the mysterious beauty Pilar. ent. An important venue in the Seattle film IN THE TURN scene – and the social event of the season Saturday, October 18 at 7:15 PM CHILDREN 404 MATCH – the festival provides unique opportunities Bring your pack and your tissues. Get ready Sunday, October 12 at 12:30 PM Friday, October 17 at 7:15 PM for visiting and local filmmakers to engage for the raw excitement of roller derby as seen Russia’s a dangerous place for the LGBT comRetired dancer Tobi’s (Patrick Stewart) life is and entertain over 10,000 attendees. through the eyes of the Vagine Regime! munity. This gripping documentary follows the suddenly disrupted when a young couple (Carla youth who try and defy the homophobic laws.

Gugino and Matthew Lillard) visit his home.

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Visit us online www.sgn.org

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Meetings Events Activities

TO GET A CALENDAR LISTING: To have your meeting or event considered for the Community Calendar, please mail, fax, or drop off details to: SGN, Attn: Community Calendar, 1605 12th Ave, Ste 31, Seattle, WA 98122.

SGN phone: 324-4297. Fax: 322-7188. E-mail: sgn2@ sgn.org. INCLUDE: Date, time, location, contact phone # for publication (if possible), brief description of event & sponsoring organization. DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm.

ACCESSIBILITY: Is your event accessible to LGBTQ people with visible or hidden disabilities? See Jean’s List webpage www.scn.org/activism/calendar/disabilities. html for Marla Nonken’s disabilities accommodations lists.

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

community calendar

SUNDAY - September 28

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.

11th Annual Decibel International Festival of Electronic Music Performance, Visual Art & New Media (9/24-9/28). www.dbfestival.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/ LGBTQ Allyship Intergenerational Conference “Where have we been, Where are we going: An exploration of Money, Power, Health & History in the LGBTQ Community.” Registration 9am, Workshops starting at 9:30am, Keynote Address 11:30am, Performance/Art Show 5pm. Features keynote speakers Jewelle Gomez & Nic Masangkay. During the conference Allyship volunteers will be interviewing conference participant’s “coming out” stories. These stories will be made into a short intergenerational documentary representing one of the most important and universal moments of an LGBTQ person’s life. Plus, attendees will be encouraged to participate in an interactive NW LGBTQ social justice timeline honoring all of our histories in the fight for Queer and Trans* justice. $5 to $25 donation requested. No one turned away for lack of donation. To REGISTER visit www.lgbtqallyship.org 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 Meditation for GBT Men. 11am-1pm. Cal Anderson House, 400 Broadway. Suitable for beginning & experienced meditators. Sponsored by Dharma Buddies.

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Lambert House Art Night. 7:30-9:30pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun.

322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Unity Gay Men’s AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St. Tacoma. Every Monday.

(253) 474-8897.

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

TUESDAY - September 30

SATURDAY - September 27

11th Annual Decibel International Festival of Electronic Music Performance, Visual Art & New Media (9/24-9/28). www.dbfestival.com Seattle AIDS Walk. Registration 8:30am, Opening Ceremonies 9:30am; Walk 10am. Begins and ends at Volunteer Park, 15th Ave E & E Prospect St. 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.

Men in Dance 10th Anniversary Festival 9/26-9/28).

Fri 9/26 - 8pm; Sat 9/27 - 2pm & 8pm; Sun 9/28 - 5pm.

Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway. Friday evening premieres $35; Saturday & Sunday shows $25 adults, $20 seniors & students with valid ID. www. brownpapertickets.com, www.menindance.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouth center.org.

(Also meets Thursdays & Fridays 4-10pm.)

Overcoming Crystal Meth (OCM). 6-7:30pm. Seattle Area Support Groups, 303 17th Ave E. Every Saturday & Wednesday. OCM is an abstinent based peer support group for LGBTQ, straight and other men and women abstaining from CRYSTAL METH. If you choose to abstain from crystal meth and wish to have an open discussion about it, then check these meetings out.

Open to everyone! No cost to you!

Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks.

For more information visit www.rainbowbridgeclub.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com Empress Express 2014: That 70s Drag Show. Doors 6pm, Show 7pm. R Place, 619 E Pine St. Suggested donation $8. Benefits the JC/Graytop Scholarship Fund. www.imperialcourtofseattle.com Men in Dance 10th Anniversary Festival 9/26-9/28).

Fri 9/26 - 8pm; Sat 9/27 - 2pm & 8pm; Sun 9/28 - 5pm.

Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway. Friday evening premieres $35; Saturday & Sunday shows $25 adults, $20 seniors & students with valid ID. www. brownpapertickets.com, www.menindance.org Banned! Books in Drag. 6:30-9pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. Hosted by David Schmader, with performances by Aleksa Manila, Robbie Turner, La Saveona Hunt, Amora Dior Black, Atasha Manila, comedian Abbey Drake, DJ Dewey Decimal & more! FREE.

September 27 thru October 5

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 Faerie Festival. 12noon-6pm. Volunteer Park, 15th Ave E & E Prospect St. An event of all things Faerie, elven & magical, offering a realm of live music, arts, food, vendors & theater inspired by fairy history & tradition. www.nwlegnedsmuseum.com/faeriefestival.html Rain City Jacks. 4th Sunday each month at 1pm; 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at 7pm. 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.

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 Men in Dance 10th Anniversary Festival 9/26-9/28).

Fri 9/26 - 8pm; Sat 9/27 - 2pm & 8pm; Sun 9/28 - 5pm.

Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway. Friday evening premieres $35; Saturday & Sunday shows $25 adults, $20 seniors & students with valid ID. www. brownpapertickets.com, www.menindance.org Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/Weds/ Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org

September 26, 2014

Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Every Sunday (except during the summer). Regular league bowling. Jeff, 932-3731.

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

MONDAY - September 29

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 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.

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.)

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

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 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 Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Topics range from family issues to school happenings to like/lust/love relationships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org 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.

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. It’s easy, it’s fun & anyone can do it! Learn traditional African & AfroCaribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques.

Experience connection, community & spirituality. 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 Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Bellingham. 7:30-9pm. St James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St., Bellingham. Every Tuesday. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance.com. (See Wednesday listing at 7:30pm for details.)

Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who want to play. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 414-8797. www.otterpolo.com.

WEDNESDAY - October 1

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

Celebrating 41 Years!

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. David/Brenda, (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@ hotmail.com Overcoming Crystal Meth (OCM). 6-7:30pm. Seattle Area Support Groups, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday & Saturday. OCM is an abstinent based peer support group for LGBTQ, straight and other men and women abstaining from CRYSTAL METH. If you choose to abstain from crystal meth and wish to have an open discussion about it, then check these meetings out.

Open to everyone! No cost to you!

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

Check our website for this month’s book. http://faculty. washington.edu/swittet/sglbookclub/ SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org 2nd Annual Social Outreach Seattle Gala. 6pm doors & cocktail reception; 7pm dinner, gala, awards. Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave. Tickets: $25. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/863318 Southeast Seattle Lesbian Evening Group. 6pm.

Southeast Seattle Senior Center, 4655 S Holly St. Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month. RSVP to Kate Hawkins 722-0317. www.sessc.org. FREE. 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 & information for the whole Gender community. No fee, donations welcome. www.ingersoll center.org PFLAG/Renton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Wells Ave S, Renton. Meets 1st Wednesday each month. PFLAG/Renton: 425-2354139. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www.seattlepflag.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.

Pride Skate Seattle. 9-11pm. Southgate Roller Rink, 9646 17th Ave SW. First Wednesday of every month. $7 admission includes skate rental. Must be 18+. After-party at Company, 9608 16th Ave SW, with drink specials & karaoke. www.southgaterollerrink.com

THURSDAY - October 2

Alcoholics Anonymous “Safe & Sober Group.”

12noon-1pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org.

BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting.

12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. The BABES Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood of women facing HIV together. 720-5566 or 888-292-1912; www.babesnetwork.org.

Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Fridays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.)

Q Hour. 4:30-5:30pm. Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave. 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month. A group for LGBTQ youth 13-21 & their allies. Sponsored by Youthcare.

FREE. 622-5555 x 212.

First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Seattle/Pioneer Square. 5-9pm. Art galleries in Downtown Seattle/Pioneer Square host opening night receptions. Seattle Art Museum is free today.

Seattle Human Rights Commission. 6-8pm. Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Ave. Meets 1st Thursday each month.

SHRC is made up of 15 citizen representatives who advise the Mayor, the City Council, & all City of Seattle Depts in matters regarding human rights. The commission advocates for justice & equal opportunity & collaborates with & educates the public & private sectors about how to prevent & eliminate discrimination city-wide.

Meetings open to the public. 684-4540.

community calendar

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 “Out & In” - Gay City Arts Season 2: Crossing the Line (10/2-10/4). 8pm. Calamus Auditorium, Gay City, 517 E Pike St. “Out & In” with James Adomian brings together funny queer people to tell jokes in the Northwest. Tickets $20. www.gaycity.org/arts Men in Dance 10th Anniversary Festival (10/3-10/5).

Fri 10/3 - 8pm; Sat 10/4 - 2pm & 8pm; Sun 10/5 - 5pm.

Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway. Friday evening premieres $35; Saturday & Sunday shows $25 adults, $20 seniors & students with valid ID. www. brownpapertickets.com, www.menin dance.org

SATURDAY - October 4

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

SIFF Egyptian Grand Opening (10/3-10/5). Egyptian Theatre, 805 E Pine St. SIFF Cinema comes to Capitol Hill full time thanks to their new lease on the Egyptian Theatre. For a complete list of films visit www.siff.net/ cinema/egyptian-grand-opening Men in Dance 10th Anniversary Festival (10/3-10/5).

Fri 10/3 - 8pm; Sat 10/4 - 2pm & 8pm; Sun 10/5 - 5pm.

Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway. Friday evening premieres $35; Saturday & Sunday shows $25 adults, $20 seniors & students with valid ID. www. brownpapertickets.com, www.menin dance.org Northwest Bears Potluck and Meet & Greet Beer Bust. 6pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave at E. Pine St. Meets 1st Saturday each month. Northwest Bears is a Gay men’s social and service organization providing a focal point within the Gay community for Bears and Bear admirers. www.nwbears.com.

“Out & In” - Gay City Arts Season 2: Crossing the Line (10/2-10/4). 8pm. Calamus Auditorium, Gay City, 517 E Pike St. “Out & In” with James Adomian brings together funny queer people to tell jokes in the Northwest. Tickets $20. www.gaycity.org/arts

SUNDAY - October 5

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.

Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 1422. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.)

Seattle Prime Timers Coffee Reunion. 7pm. Starbucks, 1600 E. Olive Way. Meets 1st Thursday each month. www.seattleprimetimers.org Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group.

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Emerald City Social Club. 7:30pm. Call for details & location - phone staffed most Tuesday evenings or leave message. Meets 1st Thursday each month. ECSC is a confidential crossdressing social & support organization for Transvestite & Transsexual individuals, primarily MTF, which offers confidential membership, private monthly meetings, frequent events on the town, & help in coming out. (425) 827-9494.

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

Every Thursday. Support meetings for Gay fathers & Gay men who are currently or previously married. Safe, anonymous, non-judgmental environment of caring fathers & friends. 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 Helen Collier Presents “Ms Anna & the Tears from the Healing Tree.” 7:30pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Seattle-based author Helen Collier will read from her latest book, dealing with issues between black & white American women where race & men are concerned. Collier allows her characters to speak frankly & boldly about their differences & conflicts. Through this,

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SIFF Egyptian Grand Opening (10/3-10/5). Egyptian Theatre, 805 E Pine St. SIFF Cineam comes to Capitol Hill full time thanks to their new lease on the Egyptian Theatre. For a complete list of films visit www.siff.net/ cinema/egyptian-grand-opening Border Riders Motorcycle Club First Sunday Ride.

9am-rendezvous; 9:30am. Broadway Grill, 314 Broadway E. Meets 1st Sunday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www.borderriders.com PFLAG/Kittitas County. 4-5:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 3rd & Ruby Sts, Ellensburg. Meets the first Sunday of every month. For information, (509) 925-7937. they learn of their commonalities & find solidarity. Dinner served at 6:30pm for a $8.50 donation. Presented by Men in Dance 10th Anniversary Festival (10/3-10/5).

Radical Women. 722-6057; rwseattle@mindspring,com Fri 10/3 - 8pm; Sat 10/4 - 2pm & 8pm; Sun 10/5 - 5pm.

Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway. Friday “Out & In” - Gay City Arts Season 2: Crossing the evening premieres $35; Saturday & Sunday shows Line (10/2-10/4). 8pm. Calamus Auditorium, Gay City, $25 adults, $20 seniors & students with valid ID. www.

517 E Pike St. “Out & In” with James Adomian brings brownpapertickets.com, www.menin dance.org together funny queer people to tell jokes in the NorthSeattle Jazz Vespers. 6-8pm. Seattle First Baptist west. Tickets $20. www.gaycity.org/arts Church, Seneca St & Harvard Ave. 1st Sunday of every Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar month (October-June). The historic Gothic sanctuary of Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Seattle First Baptist Church is offered to the best jazz Tuesday & Thursday. (See Tuesday listing at 8pm.) groups in the city to perform 100 minutes of their own popular music. FREE. For info 325-6051, www.seattleFRIDAY - October 3 firstbaptist.org/sjv SIFF Egyptian Grand Opening (10/3-10/5). Egyptian Ski Buddies Potluck. 6pm. The Summit, 420 E Pike St. Theatre, 805 E Pine St. SIFF Cinema comes to Capitol Join us for the seaon’s first potluck. www.ski buddies.org Hill full time thanks to their new lease on the Egyptian Theatre. For a complete list of films visit www.siff.net/ COMMUNITY RESOURCES cinema/egyptian-grand-opening Allyship - an organization of LGBTQ individuals fighting UW Q Center Welcome Luncheon. 12noon-1:30pm. for economic and social justice. www.LGBTQ Allyship.

HUB Lyceum, UW. We’re kicking off the new school year org, allyship@yahoo.com, 279-8169. with a luncheon featuring free food, great speakers & lots of fun for all. Community, alumni, faculty & staff are American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver.us welcome to come support our new & returning students. Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html 897-1430, jaimeem@uw.edu Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for BiBisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages sexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www.

14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Thurs- - www.sbwn.net.

Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org days 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.)

Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave Capitol Hill Alano Club - www.chacseattle.org E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strength- 963-1994. overspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation FightFirst Fridays in Yakima. 7-9pm. 223 N 1st St, Yakima. ing AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffaseattle.org Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays. Social, support, education & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis advocacy group for the Yakima area GLBTQ community Clinic, 461-3222 (24 hour line); King County Sexual & their allies. All are welcomed & invited. (509) 576-0276. Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html line for information, support, & medical & legal assisLambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lam- tance: 1-888-99-VOICE; Northwest Network - support bert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Friday. Lambert House & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center of Abuse & Dating Violence, 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic www.lamberthouse.org Violence Helpline: Teresa, (253) 798-4166; Seattle Rain Country Dance Night. 7-11pm, lessons at 7:15pm. Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. An evening of country-western on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; Seattle dancing for the LGBTQ community. FREE. www.rain- Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 1-800-562-6025. countrydance.org.

Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New In an emergency call 911. Report domestic violence Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday. and sexual assault.

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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. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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

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

Northwest 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, including Alaska Airlines, Amazon.com, Amgen, AT&T, Bank of America, Deloitte, Macy’s, Microsoft, Russell Investments, Safeco Insurance, Starbucks Coffee, Xerox. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworks seattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, https://groups.yahoo.com/group/maybebabyseattle; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup. com/proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: 5687777, info@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbow familiesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www.seattlepflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Program at API Chaya, 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multiculturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 7813565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@ yahoo. com, www.macctsea.org; Nubian Pride Productions, nubianpride@gmail.com; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN) offers rapid HIV testing, M-F, 10am-5pm, 322-7061, www.pocaan.org and on Facebook; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@hotmail. com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw.org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164; U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle.

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

www.q-law.org Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - 235-7235.

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

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

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

SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. 905-9941, www.seamec.org Seattle Area Support Groups & Community Center (SASG) is a non-profit organization that builds community and cultivates powerful, healthy lives by providing 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.shif trecovery.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.

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South Sound Q Calendar - LGBTQ events in Tacoma, Olympia & Sound Puget Sound area; www.South SoundQCal.com Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@ gmail.com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers. org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby.com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcity softball.org, www. eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/EthylForever CarClub/; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops: www. jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw. org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www.puddletownsquares. 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. seattlefront runners.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. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.)

Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students.

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

330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www. globeyouth.org; 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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