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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 51, Volume 42, December 19, 2014

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Benedict Cumberbatch in The Imitation Game

by Sara Michele Fetters SGN A&E Writer THE IMITATION GAME SIFF EGYPTIAN THEATRE Opening Christmas Day The Imitation Game chronicles a pivotal period in the life and times of famed mathematician and cryptanalyst Alan Turing (Benedict

Cumberbatch). During the early days of WWII, the brilliant and selfpossessed scientist goes to Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire, England to solve the puzzle of all puzzles, eagerly getting himself on the team of analysts tasked with cracking the German’s main coding device given the nickname “Enigma.” He instantly sets himself apart from the rest of

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer Yes, Jason Mraz had a sweet year!

You’d be correct in assuming Jason Mraz had an awesome 2014. The Grammy-winning artist released his fifth studio album, Yes!, in July to positive reviews and overwhelming approval from his worldwide fan base. “Love Someone” was the leadoff single from the record, which again found Mraz collaborating beautifully with the all-female quartet Raining Jane, who also accom-

panied him on his sold out North American tour that stretched across the Pacific to Asia and Australia before finishing up in Honolulu. The “Yes! Tour” continues in 2015 with dates booked for Europe and South Africa. A firm supporter of the LGBT community and tireless advocate for nature preservation – even establishing his own foundation years ago to support numerous organizations, including the True Colors Fund – the love for Mraz goes besee MRAZ page 3

procedural that never quite goes the way you expect it to, allowing the mathematician’s choices and actions to come to life with a rigid, almost anachronistically obtuse matter-offactness that’s at times remarkable.

In other words, this isn’t your typical Hollywood biopic. In lesser hands, Turing’s sexuality would be front and center; it would be all that the movie was about. It would present the horrific circumstances of his outing, subsequent incarceration and eventual suicide as the be-all and end-all to the tale. It would attempt to tell you that being homosexual and attempting to hide that from everyone was the central facet around which everything else in his life revolved.

But Tyldum and Moore are far more interested in digging deeper.

A human being is more than a single thing, and while parts of a person’s life do exert a heavy toll upon the rest of it, at the same time it isn’t like the majority of us can’t still pull our focus in multiple directions depending on desire or mood. If anything, the pair gloriously showcase Turing as the genius he is justifiably lauded to have been. Prickly. Self-centered.

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unit by looking at the problem from angles none of the others understand, naval Commander Alastair Denniston (Charles Dance) tiring of his antics to the point he’s considering firing the man.

We know the Enigma was cracked by the Bletchley Park team. We know Turing was not dismissed by Commander Dennis-

ton. We also know that his accomplishments during WWII broke unparalleled ground and as such the mathematician is widely considered the father of the modern computer. It is then equally safe to assume it will be his plan to crack the supposedly uncrackable German coding machine that will be the one the small group of scientists and codebreakers will follow.

But what of the rest of his life?

Why was Turing the way he was?

What was he hiding? Was he hiding? And, ultimately, was a lifetime devoted to solving unsolvable puzzles so all-encompassing it kept him from putting the pieces of his own life together, which maybe would have kept him from ending things prematurely?

None of what I have written is a spoiler. The movie tells you the answers to the majority of these questions right at the top, and, let’s be frank; it isn’t like Turing’s accomplishments or his tragic, borderline surreal and bizarre demise aren’t a matter of historical record.

Using Andrew Hodges best-selling book Alan Turing: The Enigma as inspiration, screenwriter Graham Moore and director Morten Tyldum (Headhunters) have put together an engrossing, thought-provoking

CHRISTMASTOWN: A HOLIDAY NOIR SEATTLE PUBLIC THEATER Through December 24 Santa is missing! And Nick Holiday is the guy who has to find him.

That’s the plot of the brand new Christmas play at Seattle Public Theater. Christmastown: A Holiday Noir is crafted by talented local playwright, Wayne Rawley, to be a cross between the standard noir mystery and a holiday parody.

Directed by Kelly Kitchens with her tongue firmly planted in her cheek, a cast of four limber actors take on mystery, danger, and candy canes.

John Ulman portrays Nick Holiday, a washed up private eye. He keeps his eyes shrouded in shadow under the brim of the obligatory detective hat, and smokes multiple candy canes as he works. He is tasked with finding out if some photos of Big Red and a woman kissing under some mistletoe are real or not. The information could change some lives! (Dun dun DUN ← ominous sound effect.)

John Ulman and Amber Wolfe in Christmastown: A Holiday Noir

Amber Wolfe plays a wealthy town socialite trying to find out if her father is really her father, and she plays several other characters.

She gets to vamp and sing and change voices and wear some cool costumes by Samantha Armitage.

Rhonda J. Soikowski plays a female cabbie and twin cops (one naughty, one nice) and also gets to vamp and change voices and wear some cool costumes, a little less see ChristmasTown page 7

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continued from cover yond his music. You’ve gotta love this guy for helping make our planet safer, cleaner, and more accepting for everyone.

Naughty or nice, this year-end interview with Jason Mraz is just for you. From a hotel room, or on a plane, or a break between shows in Taiwan, Korea, or Singapore, this is what Jason Mraz shared exclusively with Seattle Gay News via email.

Albert Rodriguez: What were some of your favorite albums or singles this year? Anything that stood out to you musically in 2014?

Jason Mraz: I’m going to take a big risk and sound egoic here and say that I actually loved my album. I say that because of all the albums I’ve made, this one best captures the authenticity of my sound and message. And being a producer on it, I’m very proud of the end result, especially on vinyl. As I scanned the radio in 2014 I couldn’t help but notice many of my favorite old bands have gone EDM [electronic dance music]. Maroon 5, Coldplay, U2, Ed Sheeran, and now Taylor Swift. The current mood of pop music for the past few years is “It’s always Saturday night.” But it’s not always Saturday night and that makes me believe

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Mraz: Why would I have to choose between those two? Am I being punished? I don’t mind those songs coming on at the gym, but I get tired of them coming on the radio every hour. I would never subject myself to covering them. The world hears them enough already. I wouldn’t do them justice, anyway.

Rodriguez: You eat very healthy, so what’s on the menu for Christmas dinner?

Mraz: Everything will be Vegan & Gluten Free. This is mainly because I am hosting a lot of my Virginia family and Midwest family, and I want them to experience healthy food.

There will still be favorites like stuffing, mac n’cheese, string bean casserole, corn bread, and myriad desserts. The biggest difference is that there won’t be a dead pig on the table.

Rodriguez: Is there a lot of eggnog drinking in the Mraz home during the holidays?

Mraz: Yes, eggnog is my guilty pleasure.

Luckily there is now eggnog made with almond milk, which makes it easier to indulge.

Rodriguez: 33 U.S. states have now legalized same-sex marriage, including your home state of Virginia. Did you ever think that you’d see the day when so many of your LGBT friends and fans across the country could actually get married?

Mraz: Yes, I did. And I’m surprised some states are still resisting, but the momentum continues, as do our conversations to advance equality. I think one of the biggest things that helps move it forward is coming out and talking about it. In doing so, more and more people realize they know someone who is gay, and then all of a sudden it’s easier to empathize.

Rodriguez: What will you remember most about 2014?

Mraz: Probably touring with Raining Jane.

When I look back, I remember years according to the band I was touring with. It’s been a pleasure to be in their girl band and introduce them to a global audience. They’ve given me new eyes and new appreciation for traveling, as well as new ears for the accumulated catalog. They are my best friends and we got to spend the entire year traveling and playing music together. 2014 was pretty sweet.

the future mathematician’s bullied schoolboy days) rather haphazardly. More than that, these sequences contain just the type of melodrama the rest of the picture is devoid of, spelling things out in such an obvious fashion it is almost as if neither Tyldum nor Moore felt the viewer would be able to put all the dots connecting all of Turing’s sides together for themselves otherwise.

This frustration with these portions of the film aside, by and large The Imitation Game is an engrossing look at genius unlike few we have seen before. It allows star Cumberbatch the freedom to make Turing what he will, letting him remain prickly and uncomfortable in his own skin even as he zeroes in on a success that would turn the tide of WWII decisively in the direction of the Allies. The actor shades things with constantly evolving eloquence, never doing what is expected, continually keeping me wondering what he was going to do next. He allows Turing’s secrets to come out devoid of artifice, refusing to pander in any way whatsoever, and as such crafts a character of such massive dimensionality the overall effect is astonishing.

Could the movie be better? Do I think it works near as well as Tyldum and Moore want it to? No, not really, the supporting players remaining relatively one-note throughout, never really going through any sort of true metamorphosis save for one key moment when the Bletchley Park team realizes what successfully cracking the Enigma code means for them all.

Additionally, I just don’t think those framing sequences are as strong as the core of the motion picture they inelegantly surround, and by and large I was not nearly as satisfied with them as I was with the majority of everything else.

But Cumberbatch is incredible, deserving of every award nomination and accolade certain to come his way. On top of that, when the movie spends time analyzing Turing during these WWII days, what it shows during this pivotal time in history, it speaks to a broad swath of subjects that are intimately realized.

The Imitation Game is a character study masquerading as a thriller, ultimately asking the viewer to look inside themselves and analyze pieces of their own physical and mental makeup all of which border on the profound.

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was a man who was driven to do the unthinkable and, once doing so, immediately understood the tragic ramifications of the accomplishment. He treated his duties during WWII with deathly seriousness, comprehending full well what he and his team’s decisions meant to the Allied soldiers on the ground, weighing their life and death as they pertained to the outcome of the war every hour of every day once the Enigma was decoded.

Not that this approach makes watching The Imitation Game easy. Turing is frustratingly hard to warm to, his relationship with the Bletchley Park team, including female member and lone friend Joan Clarke (Keira Knightley), as frigid and as obtuse as it is awkward and underdeveloped. All of these sequences chronicling Turing’s inventing of a machine to crack the Enigma bristle with suspense and electricity, but they are not emotional, not prone to connecting in anything close to a melodramatic way, and as such it is easy to feel as if one is at arm’s length to the inherent drama bountiful in all of the situations he and his team find themselves facing.

It does not help that the framing device utilized to tell the Bletchley Park central story is a bit hackneyed, too awkward, the filmmakers flashing both forward (to a detective inadvertently uncovering Turing’s sexual secrets) and backwards (looking at

modern radio casts a poor reflection of reality. Did Laura Marling’s Once I Was An Eagle come out in 2014? If so, I really enjoyed that record. And, Damien Rice came back. He’s always lovely. I also really enjoyed White Denim’s album Corsicana Lemonade. And the new release by modern jazz hipsters Mattson2.

Rodriguez: Do you have a favorite holiday-themed song?

Mraz: I love holiday tunes, but I prefer songs about the season or the spirit; not so much the one’s about Bible stories. The soundtrack from Elf is a good example of wintery wonderfulness.

Rodriguez: How will you be spending New Year’s Eve? Mraz: I’ll be in good company at home on the ranch. Earlier this year I planted a garden especially for New Year’s Eve to host a farmto-table dinner for my family & extended family who are flying in from all over the country. We’ve never had a reunion at this scale, as I have invited both my mom and dad’s family. My goal is to recreate the family dynamic and break down barriers. For example, I haven’t spent x-mas with both of my parents since I was 4 years old, and as long as there are people in my family who don’t get along, there will never be world peace.

Rodriguez: For anyone who missed your awesome show at Benaroya Hall, might there be a possibility of a Seattle return in 2015?

Mraz: Probably not. I’m taking much of 2015 off touring to explore new interests.

Rodriguez: You’ve played lots of shows and venues in Seattle – Paramount Theatre, 5th Avenue Theatre, Benaroya Hall, Space Needle, Bumbershoot, etc. Is there any particular show or venue that stands out from the others?

Mraz: Probably The Crocodile. I makeup that venue caters to start-ups, therefore the ambition and optimism in that room is probably a lot more energized than in a larger theatre. That was my experience anyway.

Rodriguez: If you had to choose between doing a cover of “Shake It Off” or “All About That Bass,” which would you do?

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Composer Mason Bates

SEATTLE SYMPHONY WITH GUEST CONDUCTOR MIRGA GRAŽINYTĖ-TYLA & SOLOIST JOSHUA ROMAN BENAROYA HALL December 11 Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla. Remember that name, even if you can’t pronounce it. (I certainly can’t.) The 28-year-old Lithuanian, recently appointed Assistant Conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, made a smashing impression as guest conductor of three Seattle Symphony Orchestra (SSO) concerts last week. At the concert I attended, her movements were elegant and efficient, and – most important – her direction elicited

a top-notch performance from the orchestra.

The centerpiece of the concert was the world premiere of Mason Bates’ Cello Concerto, with soloist Joshua Roman, an insanely talented musician who is well-known in Seattle. At age 22 he was named principal cello of SSO, and he spent two years in that position before embarking on a successful solo career, which includes composing and conducting as well as playing.

He is now Artistic Director of the innovative TownMusic series at Seattle Town Hall.

Bates wrote his concerto (co-commissioned by SSO, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and Columbus Symphony) specifically for Roman, with whom he has collaborated on a number of musical projects. The concerto fully exploits Roman’s technical prowess, in a way that is both serious and playful. In a pre-concert talk, Bates mentioned one passage in which the cellist “pingwww.joshuaroman.com

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from his score for the film Lieutenant Kijé, and a suite compiled by Gražinytė-Tyla from Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty ballet. The sparkly, humorous Prokofiev suite gave all parts of the orchestra a chance to show their stuff, but the first couple of movements were a bit bumpy – as though conductor and orchestra were still learning to communicate – and the tempo dragged in places. Highlights included solos by Zartouhi Dombourian-Eby on piccolo, David Gordon on trumpet, and Fred Winkler on tenor saxophone.

I was prepared to be bored by the familiar Tchaikovsky ballet score, but under Gražinytė-Tyla’s direction, the piece sounded astonishingly fresh and exciting.

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pongs” (bounces the bow on the strings). Roman said, “That’s the kind of thing cellists do when they’re tired of practicing, and teachers always tell you not to do it.”

Even though I think this concerto will reward repeated listening, it was quite accessible the first time through, as an interplay between melody (mostly produced by the solo cello) and rhythm (mostly produced by the orchestra). The percussion section, led by Michael A. Werner, performed ably on a wide variety of instruments, including a giant kalimba (thumb piano). There was a gorgeous cello duet for Roman and Efe Baltacigil (current principal cello of SSO), and another for two violas (Susan Gulkis Assadi and Arie Shächter).

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This eclectic concerto offered orchestral color reminiscent of Gershwin, harmony from Asia, and complex rhythms from Africa and the Caribbean. In the final movement, Roman joined the jazzy beat of the orchestra by plucking with a guitar pick.

Rhythmically difficult music often falls apart in performance, but with an orchestra like SSO, a soloist like Roman, and a conductor like Gražinytė-Tyla, it all worked perfectly.

At the conclusion of the concerto, the audience roared its approval, and after a long standing ovation, Roman returned for a solo encore: the palate-cleansing “Prelude” to Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1, which he played beautifully.

The Bates concerto was sandwiched between two Russian works: Prokofiev’s suite

the crescendos were dramatically effective, and the loud passages showed off the full power of the orchestra. (When did the string and brass sections become so darn good?)

Harpist Valerie Muzzolini Gordon gave a superlative performance, and when the conductor singled her out for a bow at the end, my companion remarked, “She seems completely surprised. When does the harpist ever get that kind of attention?”

The combination of three superb young artists – conductor, composer, and soloist – drew a noticeably younger crowd than usual. As we left the concert hall, attempting to imitate Gražinytė-Tyla’s unusually expressive hand gestures, it seemed to me that we had more spring in our step than usual, too.

The Heavy and The Light are excellent The first is a fine performance of Arnold Schönberg’s “Gurrelieder” with soloists Deborah Voigt, Stig Andersen, Mihoko Fujimura, Herwig Pecoraro, and Michael Volle, and the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks under Mariss Jansons. This two-hour work is scored for gigantic orchestra (4 harps, 10 French horns, 2 piccolos, 3 flutes, etc.) and huge choir (here a combination of three European choirs). Amazingly, there are no on-screen subtitles to the German words; a full translation is, however, included in the booklet. The nine-minby Rod Parke ute “bonus” is in German, with no translation.

SGN A&E Writer This heavy work is exceedingly complex.

ARNOLD SCHÖNBERG’S (Composer Alban Berg wrote a 100-page “GURRELIEDER” AND guide to it, describing the interwoven motives “LIVE AUS DER SEMPEROPER: ... 129 of them!) Its harmonic nature is not the THE LEHÁR GALA 12-tone, a-tonal scheme that characterize most FROM DRESDEN” of Schönberg’s works; it is post-Wagnerian and DVDS sounds very tame to modern ears. The one point at which it approaches a-tonal is in a small part These two DVD’s could hardly be more of the final section, when the baritone employs different. The one characteristic they share “Sprechgesang,” a manner of singing without is that all involved, singers and orchestras, prescribed pitches. The scoring is exceedingly are excellent. lush, often portraying nature sounds, and has a

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late romantic feel on a grand scale. Most of the orchestra plays most of the time, with very few softer, more intimate pauses, and with almost no instrumental solos. The volume and lushness becomes a little tiresome to these ears. Perhaps, if one studies Berg’s 100-page guide...?

The voices must be of Wagnerian proportions, able to cut through so much sound. All of the above singers fully qualify. Voigt is in excellent voice, with excellent tops and some weakness in the middle voice, rather like her video as Brünnhilde in Wagner’s RING. Stig Andersen, well past his prime, nonetheless holds up well; there is no wobble in the voice. The others have smaller parts but all are effective.

The DTS surround sound on this DVD is excellent. Even though it is not up to the DTS HD surround on Blu-ray, the orchestra is spacious, and balances are perfect. Jansons and his players cannot be faulted. **********

is very much multi-miked mono and has no spaciousness whatsoever. That said, there is no obvious distortion and balances are fine. Here we have esteemed conductor Christian Thielemann leading the Staatskapelle Dresden and soloists Angela Denoke, Ana Maria Labin, and Piotr Beczala. The feather-light program is of excerpts from Lehár’s operettas along with one each from Oscar Strauss and Johann Strauss II. Pleasure from this DVD will depend almost entirely on how much one loves this light-classical music. For my ears, it’s a bit too much of a good thing. The singers all know how to “sell” their songs with personal charm and wit. Tenor Piotr Beczala is particularly effective and seems well suited to this genre. But one can get tired of so much Viennese schmaltz.

It is a joy to see at last inside the Dresden opera house. The orchestra is world-renown, and the atmosphere is relaxed and appropriate to the music. If you love Lehár, you can’t go wrong with this disc.

Reviewer Rod Parke can be reached at The sound on the DVD of “Live Aus Der rmp62@columbia.edu.

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In a year that saw lots of marquee names bring tours to Seattle – from Cher and Cyndi Lauper to Lady Gaga to Usher to Stevie Wonder – these are the very best shows each of us attended from January through December, in ranking order.

ALBERT RODRIGUEZ’s picks: 1. Jack White @ Paramount Theatre August 26 Appearing in back-to-back sold out shows at the Paramount this summer, the multifaceted artist thrilled fans with a 35-song set list on the first night, 25 on the second. He’s

2. Lorde @ WaMu Theater, March 24 The only Northwest date on Lorde’s 2014 road outing was this spring performance in Seattle that privileged us with the opportunity to see her in action, and she didn’t disappoint. Her spastic moves, goth persona, and perky interaction with the crowd was all too unforgettable.

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albums Love is a Four Letter Word and Waiting 9. Fleetwood Mac @ Moda Center for My Rocket to Come. A slow-tempo acoustic (Portland, Oregon), November 20 rendition of “The Remedy (I Won’t Worry)” The return of Christine McVie, after an sounded gorgeous inside the symphony hall.

18-year absence, made this Fleetwood Mac tour especially sweet. The band played the 5. Justin Timberlake usual roster of hits – “Dreams,” “Go Your @ Key Arena, January 17 Own Way,” “Tusk” – but also dug out “EveryWith Russell Wilson and Macklemore in where,” “Over My Head,” and “Little Lies.” attendance, JT’s Seattle show on the first leg of “The 20/20 Experience World Tour” 10. Foster the People @ The Crocodile, was full of great surprises and excitement.

January 19 At one point, he traveled from one end of Previewing material from their thenthe arena to the other on a portable catwalk, upcoming sophomore release Supermodel, singing and dancing simultaneously.

Foster the People gave fans a rather intimate show at The Crocodile that included 6. Chvrches @ The Showbox SoDo, brand new songs and earlier cuts, such as August 8 “Pumped Up Kicks” and “Don’t Stop (Color Glasgow trio Chvrches turned a balmy on the Walls).”

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3. Paul Simon and Sting @ Key Arena, February 19 Two legends, both with successful solo and group/duo careers, joined forces for a two hour-plus concert that featured gems from each of their distinguished careers. “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” “Englishman in New York,” “The Boxer,” “Message in a Bottle,” Lorde and “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” summer evening into a cool night of dreamy made for a very memorable evening.

JESSICA PRICE’s picks: electronic-pop tunes, highlighted by an ethereal rendition of “Recover” and a delightful 1. Jay Z & Beyonce’s “On The Run take on “Under the Tide” that allowed keyTour” @ Safeco Field, July 30 boardist Martin Doherty to sing lead vocals.

These two on stage together? Unstoppable.

7. Elton John @ Key Arena, 2. Lana Del Rey @ WaMu Theater, September 27 May 27 Performing for over two hours at the piaLana Del Rey was sheer perfection at WaMu, no without a break, Sir Elton unloaded a set even if she did take a little too long to sign autolist of familar favorites that audience mem- graphs and pose for fan pix mid-show. bers sang and danced along to, including “Philadelphia Freedom,” “I’m Still Stand3. Bryan Ferry @ McCaw Hall, April 7 ing,” “Crocodile Rock,” “Tiny Dancer,” Bryan Ferry’s unexpected appearance at “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting,” and McCaw Hall in April was a dream come true. the closing number, “Circle of Life.”

4. The Black Keys @ Key Arena, 8. Lisa Fischer November 1 @ Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, September 23 These road warriors rocked Key Arena on Well-regarded backup singer Lisa Fischer the heels of their newest release, Turn Blue.

Mary Lambert (20 Feet from Stardom) was front and cena genius, we knew that going in, but to wit4. Jason Mraz @ Benaroya Hall, ter at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley and brought the 5. Mary Lambert ness it in person – his eclectic style of rock, October 21 house down with riveting covers of Led Zep@ The Showbox at the Market, February 1 punk, country, gospel, and blues, aside from Supported by all-female quartet Raining Jane, pelin and the Rolling Stones classics, plus a Hometown girl Mary Lambert turned it expert guitar chops and feverish vocals – is a the singer-songwriter played a heavenly mix of passionate version of her own Grammy-win- out this year at The Showbox. “She Keeps completely unique experience. music from his latest release, Yes!, and previous ning ballad, “How Can I Ease the Pain.”

Me Warm” is her defining moment...so far.

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3. PHARRELL WILLIAMS He began 2014 by sharing the Grammy stage with Daft Punk and Stevie Wonder, then performing his nominated Best Original Song at the Oscars, followed by two smash singles, a co-billing televised concert with Soundgarden that launched the NFL season from Seattle, and finally capping things off 1. MILEY CYRUS From twerking to tongue-wagging to dat- with nominations in three separate Album ing American political royalty, everything of the Year entries. Williams has much to be came up roses for Miley Cyrus in 2014. Her happy about, indeed. –A. Rodriguez sold out tour included dates across North 4. LORDE America and throughout Australia, while New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde’s her late 2013 album Bangerz garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Al- star is still ascending. In 2014, she perbum, deservedly. She won’t get any awards formed at multiple festivals, graced numerfor the most well-behaved, but when it comes ous magazine covers, and curated The Hunto crushing her competition like a wrecking ger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 soundtrack ball, it’s Cyrus ftw! –A. Rodriguez herself, including her own excellent single, “Yellow Flicker Beat.” –J. Price 2. TAYLOR SWIFT 5. SAM SMITH Swift haters, be gone. The girl successfully Sam Smith’s In the Lonely Hour was a transitioned from country princess to pop superstar with the release of 1989, her fifth huge hit this year, reaching number one in studio album that produced the mega hit and the UK and number two stateside on the Record of the Year nominee, “Shake It Off.” Billboard 200. To date, it’s one of the bigAnd, it looks to be an ever bigger and busier gest sellers of 2014, flanking on Taylor 2015 with a world tour that lands at Seattle’s Swift’s 1989. –J. Price

Some artists had an amazing year in 2014, but here are five musical entertainers who bested everybody. In ranking order, this is who we picked for the Hottest Artists of the past twelve months.

WORST MUSIC OF 2014 3. Lady GaGa at Stubbs BBQ, SXSW Festival (performance) Lady Gaga started out the year with neon vomit, “performance art” at SXSW, and things Yes, there were disappointments in 2014. didn’t get much better from there. Let’s hope Many, actually. Here then are our choices for the Artpop era is swiftly forgotten and eclipsed the year’s most awful songs, albums, perfor- by some stronger material, STAT. –J. Price mances, and headlining stories.

4. “Anaconda” (single) – Nicky Minaj 1. Songs of Innocence (album) – U2 While I loves me a song about trouser U2’s first studio album in five years was re- snakes, this copy and paste single by Minaj, leased for free, for a limited time, to anyone sampling Sir Mix-a-lot’s infectious 1992 with an iTunes account. A great concept ... if hit, is the most annoying thing I listened to it was actually worth listening to. Thanks for in 2014. It’s supposed to be fun, though it’s actually just tacky. –A. Rodriguez nothing, U2! –J. Price 5. Kanye West at Quantas Credit Union 2. “Fancy” (single) – Iggy Azalea Arena, Sydney (performance) I don’t care if everyone and their dog likes Yes, Kanye’s in our Worst List, AGAIN! this song, I still think it sounds amateurish.

I’m holding out for the real stuff – you listen- Who can forget his recent antics berating an Australian audience to stand up, including a ing, Missy Elliott? –A. Rodriguez wheelchair-bound fan? –J. Price huffingtonpost.com

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6. “Turn Down for What” (single) – DJ Snake and Lil Jon In the category of “this shit passes for music,” you’ll find this horribly fused rapelectronic track from two guys who should never be allowed inside a recording studio again. –A. Rodriguez

time do what Sam Smith did, put out a good album. –A. Rodriguez

9. Rolling Stone interview, ESPYs appearance (news/headlines) – Drake As much as we generally love Drake, throwing a bitchy tantrum over losing your Rolling Stone cover to a deceased Philip 7. A.K.A. (album) – Jennifer Lopez Seymour Hoffman (not to mention dissing J. Lo’s eighth album A.K.A. is as lacklus- Seattle’s hometown hero Macklemore) is ter as it’s title; just barely redeemed by her just plain bad manners. –J. Price appearance with Iggy Azalea at the 2014 10. Aretha Franklin Sings the Great AMA’s. –J. Price Diva Classics (album) - Aretha Franklin If you thought passing a kidney stone 8. Nick Jonas (album) – Nick Jonas was painful, try listening to the Queen of Despite the fact Nick Jonas is all grown up and sporting a six-pack in crotch-grab- Soul warble her way through “Rolling in bing magazine spreads (Merry Christmas the Deep.” And, I mean no dis-R-E-S-P-Eto us!), his self-titled release was a dud. C-T, but that dress (er, sleeveless curtain) Furthermore, pandering to Gay media and she wore on “Letterman” should’ve stayed fans for attention seemed desperate; next in storage. –A. Rodriguez

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BEST OF MUSIC 2014: ALBUMS AND SINGLES When compiling any best-of list, the hardest part for me is ranking them in order because my daily mood swings call for a slight adjustment. That said, however, from the hundreds of albums and singles released in 2014, these were the cream of the crop according to my ears, in ranking order.

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5. St. Vincent – St. Vincent Multi-instrumentalist and forwardthinker Annie Clark, better known as St. Vincent, finally got wide recognition for her ambitious self-titled 2014 recording.

If you listen to “Rattlesnake” or “Digital Witness,” you’ll understand why she’s competing against Arcade Fire and Jack White for Best Alternative Album (57th Grammy Awards).

6. Run the Jewels 2 – Run the Jewels Is it me, or is rap music getting worse?

Fortunately, Run the Jewels (El-P, Killer Mike) gave the genre a credible boost with their sophomore offering that included two smashes, “Blockbuster Night, Part 1” and “Oh My Darling Don’t Cry.”

1. 1989 – Taylor Swift Though she’s mega successful, and that doesn’t sit well with indie hipsters, the fact is Swift is talented and clever and continues to grow from album to album. 1989 is a sophisticated leap from country-pop to mainstream pop with lyrically catchy mid-tempo 7. Platinum – Miranda Lambert songs and admirable ballads that dare us to Country music’s coolest chick strikes hate them – hence, we can’t get enough. again with a smartly composed batch of songs that are bold, sassy, and of course, girl2. Too Bright – Perfume Genius powered. “I love my apron, but I ain’t your The unordinarily named Perfume Ge- mama” from the track “Little Red Wagon” is nius delivered a truly extraordinary expe- one of many great lines the native Texan unrience with his third full-length recording leashes on this barnburner. that featured the fearless track “Queen.”

Too Bright is brilliantly awkward, true to 8. My Everything – Ariana Grande the Seattle artist’s style, aside from being Despite her Twitter feud with Bette complex, daring, and so remarkably differ- Midler and bratty persona that we’ll chalk up ent than anything else put out this year. to inexperience, Grande is a force to be reckoned with. Her boisterous pipes are right up 3. LP1 – FKA twigs there with Aguilera, and songs like “Break Undoubtedly, UK-based performer FKA Free” and “Problem” are perfect ear-candy twigs released one of 2014’s most creative for those with a pop sweet tooth. records. Best described as an R&B Bjork, the musician-producer wowed audiences 9. Ghost Stories – Coldplay with “Two Weeks” and “Pendulum.”

A less polished effort from Chris Martin and co. that took many by surprise.

4. Morning Phase – Beck “Magic” is one of the group’s finest singles.

Not that Beck Hansen has put out a bad album; it’s just been years since he put out some10. Our Love – Caribou thing brilliant along the lines of Odelay and Sea Experimental, trippy, luscious electroChange. Folk-driven with hints of the Laurel pop from the Canadian solo artist. “Silver” Canyon hippie days, it’s a refreshing comeback is a slow dance party all by itself. from the acclaimed singer-songwriter.

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SINGLES 1. “Chandelier” – Sia Stunning all-around from the lyrics to the vocals, this Grammy nominee for Record and Song of the Year was inescapable. No matter how many times it was played, it stood head and shoulders above the pack in 2014.

6. “Come Get It Bae” – Pharrell Williams He wears a lot of hats, literally. But after many years doing everything from producing to designing clothes to guest vocals, Williams is most lethal when he’s at the mic doing his own thing.

7. “Yellow Flicker Beat” – Lorde 2. “West Coast” – Lana Del Rey Sure, that little number by Jennifer When this leadoff cut from Del Rey’s Lawrence for The Hunger Games is terrifUltraviolence CD switches tempos between ic. But this dramatic piece, from the same the verse and chorus, it sounds almost like soundtrack, is even better. two completely different songs.

8. “My Silver Lining” – First Aid Kit 3. “Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift Not quite as gorgeous as “Emmylou,” off With its infectious chorus, recurring their previous album, but this newer First Aid horns, and danceable beat, how can anyone Kit single is still worthy of year-end kudos. say no to this?

9. “Hurt You” – 4. “Red Eyes” – The War on Drugs Toni Braxton & Babyface Sounding a bit like a young Bob Dylan This is what happens when two wellor early Tom Petty, this Philly alterna- accredited R&B performers come together. tive band’s second single from Lost in the A classy, smooth ballad about infidelity and Dream is too good to resist. forgiveness that just melted in my ears.

5. “Stay With Me” – Sam Smith 10. “Lazaretto” – Jack White Smith was 2014’s true breakout artist You never quite know what to expect and this stirring hit single is hugely respon- from White, but chances are it’ll blow you sible for that. away. Case in point: this ditty.

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flashy than Wolfe’s. It’s fun to watch her go from sassy menace to plucky cabbie to two different cop characters.

Brandon Felker gets to dress up as Mrs. C. and also Tiny Tim – not as you usually think of him, along with a few others. He can play anything from sweet to sneaky to bombastic, with ease.

It’s not a crystal clear plot, so you might get a bit twisted up if you try too hard to follow. Let it flow over you and enjoy. There are a lot of puns and a lot of fun noir-ish jokes and some great sound effects from Jay Weinland and Robertson Witmer.

A suitably dark lighting design is by Caleb Ruppert on a modest set by Kyna Shilling, the best part of which is a city skyline on the back wall.

It’s meant to be enjoyed and not taken too seriously. It’s fast paced and has no intermission so it won’t take all of your evening away. But don’t sit back too far. You’ll want to keep your ears open for some pseudo-poetic noir dialogue and references to pop culture.

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The GREATness continues with The Great Society Photo by Jenny Graham, courtesy OSF

(l to r) Kenajuan Bentley, Peter Frechette and Jack Willis in The Great Society

by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer THE GREAT SOCIETY SEATTLE REPERTORY THEATRE Through January 4 The Great Society is the second play in the LBJ cycle of plays started by the smash hit, All the Way. Both plays are now being presented on alternating days with the same cast members, the saga of Lyndon Baines Johnson’s presidency continues in-

cluding his struggles with the Civil Rights Movement and all the problems with an inherited presidency. The Seattle Repertory Theatre continues the saga with astounding pace and wonderful performances.

The first play, the Tony Award winning Best Play of 2013, All the Way, begins in the immediate aftermath of Kennedy’s assassination and ended with the subsequent re-election of 1964 eleven months later.

The Great Society begins in the last half of Johnson’s presidency and ends with the election putting Nixon in the White

House. The President’s advisors (as well the people of the nation) are torn and filling his ears with contradictory advice on the issues pressuring him from all sides.

The fighting in Vietnam is escalating and advisors are telling him the solution is to send more troops. The rest of the country loudly protests the decision. Gathering storm clouds are forming across the United States with the Civil Rights Act, where Johnson’s old adversary, Governor of Alabama George Wallace, is violently opposing the movement at every turn. The Vice President Hubert Humphrey is trying to be the bridge between the President and the continuing pressures from the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Senator Robert Kennedy. All the while, Johnson finds himself dealing with the continuous pressures of trying to be President and the frustrations of being a flawed man.

The cast of The Great Society is the same that appears in All the Way, most of them recreating their previous roles. Kenajuan Bentley is once again mesmerizing as Reverend King. His stage presence and diction emulates the power of speech that Reverend King possessed in life. Jonathan Haugen again does an excellent job of showing the bigotry of Governor George Wallace, in addition to portraying his equally bigoted Sheriff Jim Clark, and the future President Richard Nixon. Peter Frechette recreates his performance as Hubert Humphrey.

He shows us the struggles of the man, this time not only with being kept at bay by the President, but also by the frustrations of

having power restricted at every turn by his superior officer.

As with the first play, it is Jack Willis that commands the stage from his very first appearance. He emulates and projects the subtle, Good Ol’ Boy charm Johnson possessed as well as showing the tortured humanity any man can possess while President. Willis shows the audience the torment of trying to do the right thing for the country while having to fight for each step. It is the gift of a talented actor that can imbue both qualities of the strength needed to make federal judgment calls as well as dealing with the results from flawed decisions.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival commissioned both All the Way and The Great Society. The Seattle Repertory Theatre’s run marks the second performances of The Great Society, following a commissioned rewrite by author Robert Schenkkan. It holds the attention of even the politically less informaed of audience members letting the historical events unfold in an easy-to-follow manner. Both All the Way and The Great Society are plays of almost equal length, but the two intermissions during the three-hour production of The Great Society makes that play seem like the longer presentation. However, it no less easily commands the interest of every audience member as the subject of the original Civil Rights Bill are argued out on stage before us, and we – as audience members and as a country – are having the same arguments and discussions more than 50 years later!

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The only thing keeping director Will Gluck’s (Easy A) and co-screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna’s (The Devil Wears Prada) newfangled adaptation of Broadway perennial and comic strip icon Annie from being a full-blown abomination is its principal cast.

12 Years a Slave starlet Quvenzhané Wallis is a wonderful choice to play the titular orphan who always seems to know a sunnier tomorrow is right around the corner. Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx appears to be having a grand time taking on the visage of a Daddy Warbucks for the 21st century, transformed here into billionaire cell phone magnate and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks. Rounding things out, Rose Byrne shines as his charming assistant Grace, proving her scene-stealing work in Neighbors was hardly a fluke.

As good as they are, however, it’s not mincing words for me to admit that, after the first 30 minutes or so, I couldn’t help but realize this version of Annie was in serious trouble.

By the time the climactic plot mechanics started to kick in I was close to being downright angry, and if the film had stopped right there and I’d never seen how it ended I seriously doubt I would have minded. Gluck and McKenna have taken the heart out of this story, drained it of all its clear-eyed, slightly whimsical emotional honesty, transforming the stalwart production into a mechanical, by-the-numbers disaster that’s close to impossible to endure, let alone enjoy.

There’s little of Thomas Meehan’s original book left, the filmmakers making sig-

nificant changes to both the narrative as well as to the classic songs themselves (from composer Charles Strouse and lyricist Martin Charnin). There’s even less of the late Harold Gray’s “Little Orphan Annie,” this update throwing in a few random bits of homage to the iconic comic strip, but mostly acting as if it never existed in the first place.

All of the familiar stuff is either thrown out entirely or devalued to the point of insignificance, even the show’s signature tune “Tomorrow” given bizarre short shrift, making it feel borderline inconsequential.

For those needing a refresher, the story follows Annie, an adorable, intelligent and spunky foster kid currently living with a number of other orphaned youths under the roof of the miserable and unhappy Miss Hannigan (Cameron Diaz). By chance Annie runs smack-dab into the arms of Will Stacks, his conniving and unscrupulous campaign manager Guy (Bobby Cannavale) seeing her as a political opportunity his candidate should immediately exploit. Soon she’s living with the billionaire in his massive downtown apartment as his ward, the young girl quickly melting the ice around the cell titan’s heart, making him realize there’s more to life than the next business deal.

It all follows the predictable path, up to and including Annie starting Stacks down the path of making good on his long suppressed feeling for Grace, everything building to a horrific, duplicitous move by Guy aided by Miss Hannigan that could destroy this family-in-the-making before it ever has the chance to form. Songs are sung, dances are danced, and dog Sandy is saved from certain doom thanks to an impromptu visit to an animal shelter, all of it happening with a perfunctory certainty that’s close to noxious.

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Jamie Foxx and Quvenzhané Wallis in Annie

There is no rhyme to this film. There is no reason. Visually it is as bland and as it is obvious, Gluck staging things with all the panache of a music video from MTV still trying to figure things out in the early days.

On top of that, his team’s reconstitutions of the musical numbers (a crew that included Australian pop superstar Sia) is oftentimes insufferable, the songs not so much updated as they’ve been structurally demolished to the point of being unrecognizable. As for the new numbers, the less said about them the better, not a single one standing out in a way that could be remotely construed as positive.

All of which makes me sad as there’s so much that’s praiseworthy about this adaptation and update, the fact the movie is next to unwatchable might make it the most frustrating and infuriating disappointment 2014 has had to offer. I love the color-blind casting, Wallis a delight even when everything

surrounding her is anything but. I also feel that a modern day update of the story and of the music isn’t remotely a bad idea, and when the project was initially announced I was moderately intrigued by the inherent possibilities such an endeavor presented.

Yet Annie, even with a few pluses, is bad in ways that defy belief. Diaz overacts (save for one song, which is lovely, I must admit), delivering a performance that’s close to insufferable.

Cannavale, whom I usually love, is just plain awful, his big duet with Diaz an out-and-out abomination. The final third is a calamitous mess that gets worse and worse as it builds to conclusion. Most of all, though, the film is nothing less than mechanical and charmless, the hard knocks so calamitous the sun never gets a chance to shine and not even the thought of a brighter tomorrow is enough to make me ever want to sit through this particular little orphan’s fairy tale adventure ever again.

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Been there, can’t go back again THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES Now playing The dwarves have reclaimed their home and Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) is now truly King Under the Mountain. But the Arkenstone has not been recovered, its absence infecting the whole company with doubt and worry. Additionally, Thorin finds himself under the spell of what can only be labeled “Dragon Sickness,” hobbit and supposed professional burglar Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) the only one who seemingly can see just how insane he is becoming.

The citizens of Laketown are in trouble.

Bard the Bowman (Luke Evans) is now looked at as their leader whether he likes it or not. With few options, he makes the decision to take everyone to the base of the Lonely Mountain and urge Thorin to make good on his promises. His main worry is his family and their well-being, but the dragon slayer knows all the survivors from Laketown will likely perish without assistance from the dwarves, and if need be he’s going to get what was pledged even if he has to do so by the use of force.

Thranduil (Lee Pace) has also journeyed to the Lonely Mountain coming with an army of his best warriors. He has heard of Thorin’s reclaiming of his title over the dragon Smaug (Benedict Cumberbatch) and wants to make sure jewels long lost to his people are returned no matter what the cost. This Elf leader, too, will go to war to regain what he feels is his, and he doesn’t care how many lives it will cost to do so.

That’s the tip of the iceberg as far as Bilbo, Thorin and the rest of their dwarf companions are concerned, orc and goblins on the march from the depths of damnation heading towards the Lonely Mountain to begin an assault on all of Middle-Earth.

Gandalf (Ian McKellan) reappears to add insight and assistance, as do Legolas (Orlando

Bloom) and Tauriel (Evangeline Lilly), while a certain fiery figure searching for a singular golden ring of power begins his resurrection much to the horror of Elf Queen Galadriel (Cate Blanchett), Rivendell ruler Elrond (Hugo Weaving) and the all-powerful White Wizard Saruman (Christopher Lee).

Yet, what is most amazing about Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, the director’s final flirtation with the writings of celebrated author J.R.R. Tolkien, is just how inconsequential all of this nonsense feels. Armies of Men, Orcs, Dwarves, Goblins and Elves descend one upon the other, yet all of it is oddly devoid of heart, absent emotion, and while every moment is beautifully composed and staged, I can’t for the life of me come up with a good reason why it is I should care. It all just sort of is, just kind of happens, and while the parties in play and the pieces they fit inside this massive puzzle do lead to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, at this point I’m just too exhausted and bored with it all to feel anything close to excitement in regards to any of that.

I can’t say it helps that the opening prologue, brisk, full of vim, vinegar, fire and ferocity, is over almost before it begins. More, this sequence should have ended the last movie, not started this one, especially considering how quickly Jackson ends it, Bard’s battle with Smaug in some ways more of an afterthought than it is an integral part of this final chapter of the trilogy. In all actuality, all it did was remind me just how annoyed I was by the cliffhanger dopiness of the last seconds of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, putting a bad taste in my mouth right at the start I was never fully able to wash out no matter how much Diet Coke I continually sipped.

But the biggest problem is that, as grand as everything looks, as spectacular as the effects might be and as nicely staged as the majority of the action sequences are, there’s just no heart to Bilbo’s final adventure, the characters inhabiting it too nondescript and one dimensional to resonate in ways that

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matter. Save a couple nice moments between the diminutive hero and Thorin, aside from a wonderful scene between Tauriel, Legolas and Thranduil near the end, there was little that moved me, less I felt was compelling, so much of what transpires just eyepopping spectacle for the sake of spectacle and sadly nothing more than that.

A shame, really, because it isn’t like Jackson can’t make a massive battlefield epic that still connects on a deeply personal level, both The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King proving that in spades. But whereas the appearance of the Riders of Rohan on the ridge during the latter puts a lump in one’s throat and produces a sudden urge to stand up and cheer, a similar sequence here concerning a troop of dwarves (led by a suitably cartoonish Billy Connolly) is nothing short of laughable, an inexcusably silly sequence of events that’s so unintentionally ridiculous it almost feels like a parody of one of the director’s Tolkien adventures and not in fact an actual part of one.

I like the way The Battle of the Five

Armies ends, responded to Bilbo’s return to the Shire much more completely than I figured I would considering how little of anything else taking place in this trilogy capper charmed me. The way Jackson ties things into the start of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is rather beautiful, hinting at a more endearing, far more intimate endeavor that potentially might have been had the director edited himself down and focused on the core elements residing in Tolkien’s book.

Sadly, in this day of bigger just has to be better, bloated and gargantuan ultimately carries the day, and a story that barely filled up just over 300 pages in print suddenly ends up being nearly nine hours in length when crafted for the screen. I was more than happy to journey with Jackson back to the world of Tolkien, was overjoyed to go there with him in 2012 when this endeavor began. But now that it’s over, it’s obvious to me now that The Hobbit maybe would have been better off left alone (or made by someone else), getting back again as unhappy a culmination to an undertaking as any I’ve possibly ever had the displeasure to experience.

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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.

SATURDAY - December 20

Ski Buddies. 8am, 9am & 10am. Every Saturday & Sunday. Ski, board or snow shoe locally with fellow club members! Whether it’s Crystal Mountain, Stevens Pass or Snoqualimie Pass, let fellow club members know that you’ll be waiting for them near the ticket booth. Throw out some ideas that might help us identify other club members without having to sing Broadway show tunes! skibuddies.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 9am. Greenlake (outside Evans Pool). Every Saturday. GLBT running & walking club sponsors weekly runs, monthly potlucks, track & field activity, annual Run With Pride. 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

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

Check the website or call for details. An informal social group for longhairs, growers, longhair admirers & their friends. We gather for brunch on the 3rd Saturday each month to socialize, chat & often go out afterwards for coffee or some activity. Please join us! For information & to RSVP, 309-0510 or www.longhair.shorturl.com Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouth center.org.

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

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

For more information visit www.rainbowbridgeclub.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com “A Twisted Holiday” with the Imperial Court of Seattle. 6pm doors; 7pm show. R Place, 619 E Pine St. An evening of fine drag entertainment. $5 suggested donation. www.imperialcourtofseattle.com and on Facebook.

“Holiday Queer!” - Rainbow City Band in Concert 7pm. Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway.

Celebrating music composed by and for the LGBTQ Community. Presented by Rainbow City Band. Tickets $15, students & seniors $12. brownpapertickets.com, rainbowcityband.com

SUNDAY - December 21

Winter Solstice 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.

Ski Buddies. 8am, 9am & 10am. Every Saturday & Sunday. Ski, board or snow shoe locally with fellow club members! Whether it’s Crystal Mountain, Stevens Pass or Snoqualimie Pass, let fellow club members know that you’ll be waiting for them near the ticket booth. Throw out some ideas that might help us identify other club members without having to sing Broadway show tunes! skibuddies.org Center for Spiritual Living. Services 8:25, 9:45, 11:30am. 5801 Sand Point Way NE. Blessings & we hope to see you soon! Info 527-8801 ext 203, www. cslseattle.org Ravenna United Methodist Church. 5751 33rd Ave NE. 8:30am “Seattle’s most dangerous Sunday school;” 9:45am worship. A reconciling congregation, fully inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ persons. 525-7988.

Wallingford United Methodist Church. 8:30am & 11am-Worship (10am during summer). 2115 N 42nd St. A progressive congregation. In 1984 Wallingford UMC became the 9th reconciling Methodist church in the U.S. 547-6945 (office); 285-5077 (George).

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/ Seattle Unity Church. 9am & 11am-Sunday Services.

200 8th Ave N. “Come join our Gay & Lesbian-friendly, spiritual family at Seattle Unity Church. Our mission is to bring love, miracles & spiritual awakening into everyday life!” 622-8475; www.seattleunity.org.

University Congregational United Church of Christ.

All ages education 9am, Worship 10am. 4515 16th Ave NE. UCUCC is an open & affirming congregation. 5242322; www.universityucc.org.

Seattle Soto Zen. 9:15am-Zazen Instruction, 9:30amZazen. 101 Nickerson St, Lower Level. Follow the traditional forms of the Soto school of Zen in a spirit of warmth

December 20 thru December 28 as this Gay vocal comedy group thrills, delights and, at times, alarms audiences from Washington DC to San Francisco. Sensible Shoes, a pop and vocal jazz group and outreach ensemble of Seattle Women’s Chorus, balances great vocal delivery with fun, innovative staging. FREE. www.flyinghouse.org.

Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. Perfect for guys looking for more relaxed 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 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 St Aelred’s Independent Catholic Church in Olympia.

5pm. Olympia Unitarian Church, 2200 East End St NW, Olympia. Meets 1st & 3rd Sundays each month. Worship for the GLBT community & friends in the Roman Catholic, Anglican & other liturgical faiths tradition. Fr. Bob Withrow, (360) 664-5449.

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.

Integrity/Puget Sound. 7pm-Worship & Fellowship. St. Mark’s Cathedral, Thomson Chapel, 1245 10th Ave E. Integrity is an international ministry of Gay & Lesbian Episcopalians, their friends & families, dedicated to education, support & service within the Church & the GLBT community. (425) 226-2746.

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

MONDAY - December 22

& inclusion. Anyone interested in meditation, whether new or experienced in Zen practice or other traditions, is welcome. 323-1659, www.seattlesotozen.org Tacoma First United Methodist Church. 9:30amWorship, 11am-Adult Education. 423 Martin Luther King Way, Tacoma. This reconciling congregation welcomes with warm hands, warm hearts & open minds GLBT persons seeking a spiritual home. (253) 627-0129, www. fumctacoma.org Baha’i Prayer & Fellowship Circle. 10am. Pearl Warren Bldg, 606 12th Ave S. Meets the 3rd Sunday each month. Share prayers, readings, thoughts & music. All backgrounds, all faiths welcome. 391-2188.

Central Lutheran Church. 10am-Worship. 1710 11th Ave (just north of E Pine St). An open & affirming church, which in Lutheran churches is called “Reconciled in Christ.” “We seek to share God’s love with all people regardless of race, age, gender or sexual orientation.”

All are welcome. 322-7500.

East Shore Unitarian Church. 10am-Sunday Service.

12700 SE 32nd St, Bellevue. An open & affirming congregation. (425) 747-3780.

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 Gethsemane Lutheran Church. 10am-Worship. 911 Stewart St. A downtown faith community centered in justice. An open & affirming congregation. 682-3620.

Seattle Sunday Bowlers. 10am. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW Oregon St). Open bowl every Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You don’t have to worry about how you bowl! $4.25 + $1 shoe rental. 329-1515.

All Pilgrims Christian Church. 10:30am-Worship.

500 Broadway E. Come as you are. All are welcome.

A congregation of the Disciples of Christ & the United Church of Christ. 322-0487, www.allpilgrims.org Ethyl Forever Car Club, Pacific NW Region Lambda Car Club Monthly Tire Kick/Social. 10:30am. Randy’s Restaurant, 10016 E Marginal Way S (south of the Museum of Flight). Meets the 3rd Sunday each month.

This monthly informal auto enthusiasts event starts with breakfast at this location with a show & tell and continues to a chosen point of interest. Open to all LGBTQ persons & friends who have an interest in the automobile, not just collector or performance vehicles. ethylforever@ hotmail.com

Visit us online www.sgn.org

Living Water Fellowship. 10:30am-Worship. 7204 NE 175th St, Kenmore. All GLBT welcome. Pastor Susan George. 963-0807. www.livingwaterwa. com Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation.

10:30am. 7141 California Ave SW. 935-0418, office@ wsuu.org, www.wsuu.org Grace Gospel Chapel. 11am-Worship. 2052 NW 64th St. Oldest independent church ministering primarily to the Gay & Lesbian community. An exciting fellowship ... a place to believe, a place to belong. 784-8495.

Emerald City Metropolitan Community Church Seattle. 11am-Worship. Chapel at University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd St. MCC is a progressive Christ-centered faith community committed to providing a nurturing environment for individual & community growth thru Jesus Christ while celebrating unity in diversity. MCC is Seattle’s oldest Gay-friendly church. 325-2421, www.mccseattle.org.

Meditation for GBT Men. 11am-1pm. Cal Anderson House, 400 Broadway. Suitable for beginning & experienced meditators. Sponsored by Dharma Buddies.

Contact Forrest Rode, 920-6117, Mike Chin (509) 990-0007, or Doug Allison, doug.l.allison@gmail.com.

Women may wish to contact our sister meditation group via lotus.sisters@yahoo.com. www.dharmabuddies.org St Paul’s United Church of Christ. 11am-Worship.

6512 12th Ave NW. An “open & affirming” congregation.

“We celebrate our diversity in religious background, sexual orientation, race, age & abilities.” 783-6733; www. stpauluccseattle.com.

Holy Covenant International Christian Community Church. 12pm. 4525 19th Ave NE. Outreach to the LGBT community. holycovenantccc@gmail.com 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 Captain Smarty Pants and Sensible Shoes in Concert. 12:30-1:30pm. Seattle Center Armory. Captain Smarty Pants tours the Pacific Northwest as the ambassadors of Seattle Men’s Chorus. Gaiety abounds

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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 No Safeword Writers Group. 7-9pm. Meets 4th Monday each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support for members’ efforts. Support is in the form of critique & commentary on each other’s work, information about publishing opportunities, & discussion of issues facing writers. NSWG’s primary focus is erotic writing - but they welcome anyone who writes. The only requirements are to write, to attend, & to be respectful. For info & location, NSWG@sexpositiveculture.org; www.nosafe wordwritersgroup.org (Also meets 2nd Sunday, 1-3pm.)

Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

PFLAG/South King County Monthly Meeting. 7pm.

Unitarian Universalist Church, 25701 14th Pl S, Kent.

Meets 4th Monday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses & families of GLBT persons, as well as those sexual minorities. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

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

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

(253) 474-8897.

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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.

Robby Turner Holiday Revue. Cocktails 7pm, Show 8pm. Hard Rock Cafe Seattle, 116 Pike St. A glamorous variety show that features singing, dancing, comedy sketches & dazzling winter costumes. Old Hollywood glamour will meet holiday classics.

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TUESDAY - December 23

Lesbian & Gay Child Care Task Force Monthly Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Meets 4th Tuesday each month. The Task Force, in conjunction with Child Care Resources of King County, offers referrals to GLBT-welcoming child care centers & provides training, support & curriculum materials to child care providers. (To access this, call 329-1011 & ask for the “Gay-welcoming” child care programs in your zip code area.) The task force meets monthly to assess their progress in achieving their goals.

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 LGBTQ MS Connection/National MS Society. 6:308pm. Swedish Conference Center, Cherry Hill Campus, James Tower, 550 17th Avenue, Room E, 1st Floor.

Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. MS Connection is a support group with the goal of providing a safe environment for the LGBT community to express their experiences and the impact of MS on their lives and the lives of their loved ones, as well as provide support for one another. Contact Shelly at 206-250-5002 or LGBTMSConnection@gmail.com.

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 What About Me? 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.

Seattle Poetry Slam. Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm. Rebar, 1114 Howell St. Every Tuesday. A spoken word poetry event that features a weekly open mic, feature poet, and

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Alcoholics Anonymous “Safe & Sober Group.”

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

Everett-Snohomish County Friendship Dinner for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS. 6pm. Grace UMC (formerly Firs United Methodist). Meets last Thursday most months. FREE. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by the Evergreen AIDS Foundation & SNOCO Gay Men’s Task Force. For information call (425) 252-7751.

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.

Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation - Contemplative Service. 6:30pm. 7141 California Ave SW. 935-0418, office@wsuu.org, www.wsuu.org Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 1422. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org PFLAG/Tacoma Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S 12th (at Jackson), Tacoma.

Meets 4th Thursday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses & families of GLBT persons, as well as those sexual minorities. PFLAG/Tacoma: (253) 3832318. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

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

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

FRIDAY - December 26

slam (poetry competition). Come out and express yourself. LGBTQ- & QTPOC-friendly; all genders welcome. $5. 21+. seattlepoetryslam.org

WEDNESDAY - December 24

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

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

Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter. David/Brenda, (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com The Rowing Team Peer Recovery Group. 6-7:30pm.

All Pilgrims Church, 500 Broadway E. Meets every Wednesday. This peer recovery group provides a safe & supportive faith community to share your recovery journey with, God answers our prayers & sends us a boat.

Sometimes rowing furiously for yourself & sometimes for others. All are welcome.

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 Center for Spiritual Living. 6:30pm-Meditation, 7pmService. 5801 Sand Point Way NE. Blessings & we hope to see you soon! Info 527-8801 ext 203, www. cslseattle.org Lotus Sisters with Arinna Weisman. 6:30pm. Columbia City Church of Hope, 3818 S Angeline St. Meets every Wednesday. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. Lotus.sisters@yahoo.com; www. lotussisters.org.

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

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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 Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group. 7pm. Entre Hermanos, 1105 23rd Ave. Bilingual (Spanish/English) Transsexual support group meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month to provide information, counseling, healthcare, sisterhood & social activities for Latino & foreign-born people in their transition. For more information contact Abby 322-7700, www.entre hermanos.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 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.washingtongenderalliance.com.

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

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

Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Mature Friends Monthly Potluck. 6:30pm-appetizers & socializing; 7:30pm-dinner. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Meets last Friday most months. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Rain Country Dance Night. 7-11pm, lessons at 7:15pm.

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

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

(253) 474-8897.

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

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

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

SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun. www.sasgcc.org

SATURDAY - December 27

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

SUNDAY - December 28

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

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.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Allyship - an organization of LGBTQ individuals fighting for economic and social justice. www.LGBTQ Allyship. org, allyship@yahoo.com, 279-8169.

American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver.us Another Gay Social Club! - www.meetup.com/AnotherGay-Social-Club/ Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for BiTHURSDAY - December 25 sexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www.

Merry Christmas! binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network (Because of the Christmas holiday some regularly - www.sbwn.net. scheduled events may be cancelled or rescheduled. Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Check with the sponsors of your event to confirm date, Capitol Hill Alano Club - www.chacseattle.org time & place.)

Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509)

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

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

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

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

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

LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; LGBTMS Connection@gmail.com. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. 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.familyworksseattle. 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.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www.seattlepflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Program at API Chaya, 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multiculturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 7813565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo. com, www.macctsea.org; Nubian Pride Productions,

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

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

(425) 339-5298.

Social Outreach Seattle (SOSea) - www.facebook. com/socialoutreachseattle South Sound Q Calendar - LGBTQ events in Tacoma, Olympia & Sound Puget Sound area; www.South SoundQCal.com Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail. com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball.org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/ EthylForever CarClub/; Festival of the Babes: www. 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.seattlefrontrunners.org; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orcaswimteam.org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otterpolo.com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www.quakerugby.com; Seattle Tennis Alliance: www.seattletennisalliance.org; Seattle Unified Bowling Association (SUBA): magee98106@aol. com, www.teamseattle.org/bowling.htm, www.theprideleague.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.ingersollcenter.org; The New BoyZ Club: www.olympiaftmgroup.webs.com; Olympia Trans Discussion Group: www.facebook.com/pages/ Olympia-Trans-Discussion-Group/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: 722-0729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc. org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www.pnwlesbianarchives. org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@ aol.com; Seattle Girls of Leather: www.sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbianconcern.org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/womenofwestseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http://lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot.com, twitter.com/ ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 4614493. (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, 206-957-1665, 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.seattlepflag.org; Pizza Klatch: weekly lunchtime support groups for LGBTQ youth in Thurston County, www. pizzaklatch.org; Prism: for LGBTQ youth, 14-21, in Puyallup - Cherise.Alexander@ multicare.org; www. facebook.com/PuyallupPrism; Proud Out Wonderful (POW!): for LGBTQ youth, 13-21, in South King County, 206-326-9112, www.facebook.com/proudoutwonderful; Q Youth Resources: in Kitsap County - 360-698-3335; www.kchaf.org; Queer Youth Space: 206-495-9963; www.queeryouth space.org; Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS): LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth drop-in group, ages 12-18 - Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600, ext 155; sarahh@rays.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 451-SAFE (451-7233) (non-emergency), 1-877-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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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; Sistah Sinema, www. sistahsinema.com, info@sistahsinema.com; TrikoneNorthwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www. trikonenw.org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-6850164; 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.

Rosehedge/Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www. rosehedge.org Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschoolscoalition. 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.

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