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Issue 45, Volume 44, November 4, 2016

Arts & Entertainment

Spellbinding Moonlight Theatre22 presents an a truly magnificent exceptional production achievement of The Pride

Alex Hibbert (Young Chiron, also known as “Little”) & Mahershala Ali (Juan) in Moonlight – Photo by David Bornfriend

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer MOONLIGHT Now playing

Youngster Chiron (Alex Hibbert), also known as “Little,” is being chased through a seedy section of a dilapidated Miami neighborhood by a number of fellow classmates looking to rough him up. Ducksee MOONLIGHT page 7

Clear and Sweet celebrates Sacred Harp (shape-note) singing

Sacred Harp singers in Clear and Sweet – Photo by James Morgan / Morgan Owens Photography

by Sharon Cumberland SGN A&E Writer CLEAR AND SWEET ZOE | JUNIPER ON THE BOARDS October 21

Clear and Sweet was inspired by Sacred Harp singing (also called shape-note singing) – an American hymn tradition unbroken since the late 18th century. Its distinctive features are a musical notation that uses variously shaped note-heads (shapes) to indicate fasola tones, lyrics from see CLEAR AND SWEET page 4

From left: Angela DiMarco (Sylvia), Andre Nelson (Philip) & Trevor Young Marston (Oliver) in The Pride – Photo by Margaret Toomey

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer THE PRIDE THEATRE22 (AT 12TH AVE ARTS) Through November 19

A shattering emotional catharsis awaits audience members who attend The Pride, now being staged by Theatre22 at 12th Avenue Arts! Every SGN reader should make plans to see this production, if you can. It’s exceptionally well-acted, intelligently wellsee THE PRIDE page 4

Pacific MusicWorks & Seattle Baroque Orchestra present fabulous concerts

(l) PMW director Stephen Stubbs & violinist Tekla Cunningham – Photo by Tess Altiveros

by Sharon Cumberland SGN A&E Writer You would have to live in Boston to find an early music scene as good as Seattle’s – but then you would have to put up with six months of sleet and snow instead of six months of gentle rain.

The last days of October were particularly fruitful in the Emerald City, with fabulous concerts by the two leading early music organizations in Seattle (and, arguably, the nation): Pacific MusicWorks, ensemblein-residence at the University of Washington School of Music, led by director and lusee PMW & SBO page 3

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continued from cover tenist Stephen Stubbs, and the Early Music Guild, which presented the Seattle Baroque Orchestra led by music director and harpsichordist Alexander Weimann. Both concerts were a delight to their audiences’ eyes as well as their ears.

“STYLUS FANTASTICUS” PACIFIC MUSICWORKS & UW SCHOOL OF MUSIC FACULTY RECITAL MEANY THEATER October 20 When I asked Stephen Stubbs what this title meant, he said that “fantastic style” referenced a kind of improvisational imagination that characterizes music of the thirteen

the present for the listener.

The second half of the program featured sonatas, partitas and toccatas that gave each instrument a chance to show its individuality and range of possibilities. I kept writing the word “Charming!” in my program next to one piece after another. My favorite, however, was by Johann Heinrich Schmelzer (1620-1680) – a lovely violin melody with variations and harpsichord accompaniment that kept increasing in speed, but that retained a sweetness that I found very moving. English major types like me use Shakespeare as an anchor to place other events and disciplines in time, so I was sad that the Bard, who died in 1616, would not have heard Schmelzer’s music. And yet you and I get to hear this splendid music just because we live in the same city as Pacific MusicWorks! It was one of those concerts – so typical of this great group – that left me feeling enriched, entertained, and lucky.

ity of music played on instruments made of natural materials. Yes, the baroque trumpet is brass and has vents, unlike the “natural trumpet” of the period, but compared to a modern trumpet it has a soft, round, human quality that industrial instruments lack.

The baroque violin is similar in that its highly arched bow and its gut strings produce a softer, more organic sound.

Though it’s difficult to point to a favorite piece in this concert of delights, Telemann’s “Concerto for Four Violins” showed exactly why baroque music needs to be seen in order to be heard. Four violinists stand together and face the audience. Three begin to play single notes to create chords while the fourth waits before entering with the melody. Just when you say to yourself “I get it, there’s a first violin with three back-up violins, like Diana Ross and the Supremes” the melody suddenly passes to the second violin and the one you thought was the so-

(center) Seattle Baroque Orchestra conductor Alexander Weimann – Photo courtesy of earlymusicguild.org

different composers whose work they played, including Farina, Fontana, Schmelzer, and Biber, who were born between 1550 and 1644. This overlaps with the early part of the baroque period – which extended from approximately 1600 to 1750 – and the music has an old feel to it, as if played in remote castles rather than gilded palaces. The musical forces that supported Tekla Cunningham’s baroque violin and Director Stubbs’ baroque guitar and six-foot chittarone (theorbo, archlute) – were the lovely baroque harp of Maxine Eilander and the stacked harpsichord and organ of Henry Lebedinsky. Except for the organ, all of the instruments are strings, whether plucked, bowed or strummed, and I had the feeling in several pieces that I was listening to a string quartet.

In the first half, the concert moved through compositions without stopping, as though one piece was the prelude to the next. The audience was awash with soft, melodic music that suddenly swirled and whirled, as though a peaceful walk through the woods was interrupted by the abrupt excitement of wind-torn leaves. I found myself resorting to metaphors as I listened, thinking of musical journeys that don’t circle back on themselves, but that go on to different landscapes with every shift and change. This quality is what I suppose “fantastic style” means – imaginary journeys of music that set the imagination free.

Watching these marvelous musicians play their ancient instruments – all of which appear to belong in museums – added to the sense of being on a wonderful journey into the past that, by the virtuosity and scholarship of these performers, was brought into

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“TAFELMUSIK” SEATTLE BAROQUE ORCHESTRA & EARLY MUSIC GUILD NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL October 29 “Tafelmusik,” as explained in the Seattle Baroque Orchestra program notes, is a term that describes music played at banquets and feasts – “table music” rather than programmatic or formal stage music. In this visually and musically marvelous concert the sixteen-piece orchestra presented selections from Georg Philipp Telemann’s two volumes of tafelmusik, along with one concerto in the same genre by Christoph Graupner.

One reason it was a visual pleasure was the Chinese-red harpsichord that took center stage, played with impressive energy and drama by Alexander Weimann, who managed to conduct at the same time – with a hand, an elbow, his head, or even a jump up from the harpsichord’s matching red stool.

Since the orchestra members stood in a semi-circle around the harpsichord, allowing the audience to watch the technique and whole-body movement of the players, I was reminded that all music of this period was visual since you had to be there to hear it. To see Kris Kwapis manage trills on an earlystyle trumpet with fixed loops and vents, or to watch Curtis Foster play his wooden oboe conjuring the forest of Arden, added dramatic performance to musical performance. Just as Shakespeare’s plays should be seen rather than read, so baroque music should be seen rather than heard on a recording.

Another joy in baroque music that this concert brought out was the organic qual-

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loist takes up playing chords. Then you see the melody moving back and forth among the four violins as each player seamlessly picks up the harmony where the last left off – a phenomenon you can’t possible hear on a recording since the art of it is that it only seems like a soloist and a chorus. As the piece moves from the opening Largo through the Allegro, Adagio, and Vivace movements, Telemann explores different ways of using the four voices together, apart, chasing each other, imitating each other, and dancing all around each other.

It has to be seen to be fully appreciated – which is true of all early music.

And there are multiple opportunities to see early music concerts in Seattle. “Stylus Fantasticus” and “Tafelmusik” were just the two concerts I managed to attend in October. I was surrounded by audience members who were discussing a plethora of other early music events – Gallery Concerts and Handel’s Castrati, the Early Dance Costume Ball, and Gregorian chant at St. Thomas’s were a few events I heard mentioned. Check out the Early Music Calendar at earlymusicguild.org/calendar/ for the full menu of upcoming events – and take a tip from me: the upcoming Christmas season is particularly rich for this style of music because so much of it was written to celebrate the twelve days of Christmas.

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the Sacred Harp Hymnal focused on sin, death, and the hope of heaven, and a kind of sing-shouting that makes a dramatic departure from the mellifluous style of singing taught today.

Sacred Harp singers are generally more socially inclined than religious, and can be found all over the world where the tradition has spread. In this country the tradition is strongest in the American South where it first developed. But Sacred Harp/ shape-note singers are also found in every substantial town and city in the country, Seattle included. We have a devoted group of Sacred Harp singers right here – some of whom performed in zoe | juniper’s new dance, Clear and Sweet at On the Boards.

A lively audience of dance lovers were joined by many others who love this form of singing, and were curious to see how dance and Christian hymnody would come together. In the sections where choreographer Zoe Scofield stuck to that strange, wonderful tradition, she had a marvelous dance in harmony with the heavy beat and dire lyrics of Sacred Harp. In the sections where she departed from the tradition and brought in a jarring electronic soundscape the dance began to lose focus for me, and felt overly long and repetitive.

I was happy, being a Sacred Harp singer myself, to see the audience organized into the hollow square that arranges singers in treble, alto, baritone and bass sections.

In this very democratic tradition men and women can sit where they please and sing an octave above or below the notes in their section – male sopranos and female basses are common. I was even happier that the audience was given a songbook and invited to

Performers in zoe | juniper’s Clear and Sweet – Photo by James Morgan / Morgan Owens Photography

sing along as the dance unfolded.

This is entirely in the tradition of the form since hymn singing is the territory of ordinary people, whether gathered in a church, someone’s house, a restaurant’s back room, or Northwest Folklife – all places I have sung Sacred Harp in the past.

The only downside, of course, was that following a score interfered with watching the dance itself – and I found the most com-

pelling sections of choreography to be the hymn sequences, when the dancers formed a chorus of gestures in perfect harmony with the hymns themselves.

Aiding this harmony was a wonderful set by Juniper Suey – the juniper of zoe | juniper – which used a raggedly painted circle on the floor to delineate sacred space, and a circular fringe that descended from the ceiling at a key moment to dramatize a

separation between heaven and earth. The costumes by Christie Meyers – tie-died cottons in quiet colors – perfectly suggested the liminal space between life and death, heaven and earth, humans and angels.

Five dancers executed an impressive, fluid array of patterns and gestures – even devolving into a rehearsal section that showed the audience how much they need to remember and count in order to avoid collisions. I was very moved by entire sections of this dance, especially the parts where all five dancers were contained within the central sacred space, rolling together, lifting each other, piling up, collapsing, all to the driving calls of the singers, led in each section by the confident voices of local Sacred Harp singers. They were so successful in creating a mood of mystery and importance – of the high stakes of soul-saving – that it was a pity to have the pace and drive broken by electronic music and the pantomime-type movement that accompanied it.

Zoe Scofield had a brilliant idea in exploring this strange old musical tradition that conjures up America at its deepest, weirdest, and most sincere. It’s a tradition that needs no help from other music. Two of the old hymns used new lyrics – an appropriate refreshing of a living tradition – but the integrity of Sacred Harp singing is what makes it beloved in this country and around the world. I hope that if Scofield decides to edit and revise this work in the future that she will explore the tradition itself without adding soundscapes that can’t possibly live up to the music it fails to partner. Better to go deep than to go wide. Or, to take a line from “The Gospel Pool” included in the songbook: “There is no other pool/Where streams of sovereign virtue flow/To make a sinner whole.”

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continued from cover written, and is a great reminder of how far society has changed in a fairly short period of years regarding Gay life and issues.

It’s almost criminal that this play is Alexi Kaye Campbell’s first play, since it is so wellwritten. Perhaps more of his plays will be produced here in the near future, so we can experience the growth of his writing.

In The Pride, we meet Philip (Andre Nelson), Sylvia (Angela DiMarco) and Oliver (Trevor Young Marston) in two time periods: 1958 and 2008. But no, they don’t “age” – they are two different sets of characters with two different sets of concerns. In 1958, Philip and Sylvia are married and Oliver is a writer that Sylvia works with. In 2008, the three are all very contemporary friends.

The play slides from the narrow confines of respectability and societal castigation of homosexuality in 1958 to the easy attendance at Pride fests in 2008. Excellently directed by Corey McDaniel, the frequent transitions between eras are elegantly and swiftly and seamlessly accomplished.

After one such transition, you will have no difficulty understanding which time period you are in watching the play.

The 1958 storyline revolves around the very proper Philip who is suspicious of and derogatory toward homosexuals, though his wife Sylvia begins to suspect that his hatred might be connected to his own sexual yearnings. She thinks, and it turns out she is correct, that Philip might be attracted to Oliver, even as he is repelled by him. The whole story arc for that year is dark and tragic and so, so unnecessary, as we might think in 2016.

It is so very clear, throughout, that Philip hates himself as much as or more than anyone. He creates tragedy out of his inability to allow himself to know his own truth. Everyone suffers greatly.

Concurrently, though, in the 2008 relationship arc, Philip and Oliver are both

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(l) Andre Nelson (Philip) and Trevor Young Marston (Oliver) in The Pride – Photo by Margaret Toomey

comfortably Gay and Out and fine, although they have a whole different problem in their relationship. Sylvia is their best friend who tries to fix their relationship while finding her own love.

All three of these actors do great work in their roles, but Marston is particularly heartbreaking as Oliver in both iterations.

It is the finest work I’ve seen so far from this talented young man.

In addition, Doug Fahl plays a few extra characters and manages all their transitions beautifully, as well. His characters are vital to the progression of each story

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and he provides a bit of needed humor in dark moments. I don’t want to give surprises away, but the first character he plays is a great deal of fun.

The flexible and streamlined apartment set by Margaret Toomey provides the easy foundation for instant changes. Adding moody lights from Ahren Buhmann and mournful sound from Erick Johnson allows the atmosphere to flow.

They warn of “adult content” and this is definitely a needed warning. Therefore, younger children and even younger teens are not encouraged. Anyone who loves good

theater and great experiences should definitely plan to get this show on their calendar.

For more information, go to www.theatre22.org or http://www.brownpapertickets. com/event/2405211 or call 800-838-3006.

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Taut, terrific Dangerous Liaisons takes the stage at ACT Theatre

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer DANGEROUS LIAISONS ACT THEATRE Through November 20 Begin with a beautiful “moment” of set (an ornate door here, a small French desk there, a divan) and add two handfuls of beautifully dressed and coiffed actors sailing through and around the set, mix in some biting sarcasm on love and fidelity, sprinkle a dash – or maybe two or three – of seduction, and you have the delicious recipe for a murderous dramedy. This is the world of Dangerous Liaisons at ACT Theatre.

The world of these pre-revolutionary French aristocrats is one of cards, wine, social one-upmanship and appearance of propriety. Christopher Hampton’s play, which you might have seen as a movie, strips away the velvet coating so we might see the toxic underground of a few particular combatants. Two in particular are hell-bent on revenge and winning. Or maybe winning and revenge.

The Marquise de Merteuil (Kirsten Potter) and the Vicomte de Valmont (James DeVita) are former lovers who are honest enough friends to be able to tell each other everything, it seems. They honestly reveal their needs for preservation of certain reputations on Valmont’s part – that of a Romeo who can attain the romantic attentions of any woman he sets his sights on, and on Merteuil’s desire to get back at her ex-husband.

Merteuil wants Valmont to seduce the child-bride of her ex-husband, Cecile de Volanges (Jasmine Jean Sim), so that he can find out on his marriage bed that Cecile is not what he thought. Valmont, however, longs for a cap on his reputation by seducing a chaste married woman, Madame de Tourvel (Jen Taylor). He thinks that would be more fun. Merteuil helps him figure out how to do both things at once.

This involves visiting his aunt, Madame de Rosemonde (Wendy Robie), where everyone conveniently descends for a few weeks’ vacation. There the pot boils, the nightly seduction commences, and the intrigue builds toward the twist at the end that only one of the two combatants can see coming.

DeVita and Potter make excellent foils for one another. He delivers his seductions with enough passion to reach the back of the audience, though his love, by the end, of Tourvel is not quite vulnerable enough to demonstrate its ruin of him.

Potter is imperious and controlled and plays the scenes where she stirs emotions of others with great panache.

Director John Langs moves everyone around like a master chess player, positioning each for the kill. He’s cast the show with terrific talents, including bringing Wendy Robie to our stage for a delicious small role that she makes entirely her own.

Enlisting Brian Sidney Bembridge for set and lights, where Bembridge’s restraint and elegance shines, and sound design that suggests but does not overwhelm from Matt Starritt, Langs delivers an atmosphere where we can all focus exclusively on the actors and the intrigue.

(l) Kirsten Potter (Marquise de Merteuil) & James DeVita (Vicomte de Valmont) in Dangerous Liaisons – Photo by Chris Bennion

(l) Jasmine Jean Sim (Cecile de Volanges) & James DeVita (Vicomte de Valmont) in Dangerous Liaisons – Photo by Chris Bennion

But part of the excess of the play must be focused on the wonderful costuming from Catherine Hunt. She brings a wealth of experience in period costuming and presents a swirl of color and expensive elegance for all the women on stage.

The rest of the talented cast includes Eleanor Moseley as Cecile’s mother, Lorenzo Roberts as Cecile’s music teacher and suitor, Keiko Green as another of Valmont’s lovers, and Jason Marr as Valmont’s servant. Marr brings a touch of smirking humor to the play, which sometimes is a relief,

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even as he, too, schemes for himself.

A moment near the end had me thinking about the current political season. Merteuil is finally showing Valmont that she has had the upper hand the whole time. She says, “You couldn’t bear even the vague possibility of being laughed at. And this has proved something I’ve always suspected. That Vanity and Happiness are incompatible.”

I think that is the perfect description of one Mr. Donald Trump. I don’t think anyone can think he is happy, but probably most will agree with me that he is one of the

most vain men in public life. Langs wanted to equate the messages of the play with current politics, where women are seen as playthings and men’s vanity can destroy nations. Do you think it’s apt?

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

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Some of the biggest theater openings of the year are saved for November Peter and the Starcatcher, ArtsWest, 11/17-12/23 When starcatcher-in-training Molly meets an orphan boy longing for a home, they embark on the adventure of a lifetime to protect a precious cargo. In this Tony Award-winning play with music, a dozen brilliant actors play more than 100 characters. Ingenious stagecraft and the limitless possibilities of imagination finally reveal the origins of Peter Pan, Wendy, the Lost Boys, their piratical nemesis, Captain Hook – and a far-off place known as Neverland.

Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. https://artswest.secure.force.com/ticket

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer Three of the biggest musicals of the year are crammed into November. The 5th Avenue kicks off the new national tour of Disney’s The Little Mermaid starring our local favorite, Diana Huey, who moved to NYC to forward her national career. She’ll be on the road for a year, after the Seattle debut!

We wish her the best of experiences.

Village Theatre presents Singing in the Rain, which few of us have seen on stage.

Make it rain, folks! ArtsWest brings us Peter and the Starcatcher, continuing the new efforts of this stalwart West Seattle theater to musicalize up our town. In addition to that excitement, we also have upstart Reboot Theatre Company giving us the local premiere of a new off-Broadway musical, Fly By Night.

Then there is the anticipated arrival of King Charles III at Seattle Rep. It’s a big month!

Unexpected Wilderness, Annex Theatre, 11/1-16 (Tues/Wed) Camping should be fun and adventurous… unless you’re secretly in love with a friend or your impressionable kids are driving you crazy or you get kidnapped. Complicated love lives, chipmunks, and an overly-amorous Bigfoot come together in this farcical romp through the woods. Written by recently local playwright Jaryl Draper. www.annextheatre.org White Rabbit Red Rabbit, 18th and Union (a new performance space), 11/3-19 A play for one actor who’s never read the script. Each night a different actor steps onto the stage and is handed a script in a plain manila envelope. In case you would like to see a particular actor perform this piece, here is the list of performers and dates: Fri, Nov 4, Ben Putnam (BenDeLaCreme); Sat, Nov 5, Paul Budraitis; Thu, Nov 10, Andrew Lee Creech; Fri, Nov 11, Rebecca Davis; Sat, Nov 12, Peggy Gannon; Mon, Nov 14, Sara Porkalob; Thu, Nov 17, Stan Shields; Fri, Nov 18, Kathy Hsieh; Sat, Nov 19, José Amador. http://18thandunion.org/

Big Bad – Photo by Ian Johnston / Dangerpants Photography

Don’t go outside. Don’t go into the woods.

Don’t stray from the path. Cuz the Big Bad is coming. Created by new company Dangerswitch. http://ghostlight.strangertickets.com/ events/35387449/big-bad Singin’ in the Rain, Village Theatre, Issaquah: 11/10-12/31 & Everett: 1/6-29/17 Embark on a dance-filled journey to the golden age of the cinema as one of the greatest movie musicals of all time comes back with a splash! This faithful and loving adaptation by the original award-winning screenplay team is exuberant, funny, and filled with songs you know and love – plus live, on-stage rain! Starring John David Scott, Mallory King and Jessica Skerritt. www.villagetheatre.org King Charles III, Seattle Repertory Theatre, 11/11-12/11 (Produced in association with American Conservatory Theater and Shakespeare Theatre Company) After a lifetime of waiting for Queen Elizabeth II to die, Prince Charles finally ascends to the throne, flanked by wife Camilla, sons William and Harry, and daughter-in-law Kate. The Prime Minister

proposes legislation designed to restrict the freedom of the press, which the newly crowned sovereign opposes, subverting the understood rules of British democracy.

Written in blank verse, this smash Broadway and West End hit and the 2015 Olivier Award winner for Best New Play presents a modern take on the future of the British Royal Family. www.seattlerep.org The Habit – The Final Cut, Marxiano Productions, 11/11–26 (at the Bathhouse Theater) The Habit, a 20-year-old sketch company, ends its run by taking the top sketches from the last 20 years and weaving them together in their trademark breakneck style.

All of the now-far-flung sketchers come back to their hometown of Seattle for this show. Peter Pan will try to explain to the police why he sprinkles magic powder on children, vending machines will taunt humans, lumberjacks will refuse to accept new uniforms, and the Founding Fathers will discuss how the 2nd Amendment probably doesn’t really need any clarification. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/2605125

Brilliant Traces, ReAct, 11/4-28 (at Primavera Arts Center) As a fierce blizzard rages in the far reaches of the Alaskan wilderness, a reclusive hermit discovers a runaway bride as she breaks into his remote cabin in the middle of the night. Forced to wait out the storm together, these isolated strangers begin an intriguing exploration of understanding, revelations, and unexpected affection. A story of love, loss and the extraordinary places where we find refuge. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/2636188

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Twilight Zone Live!, Theater Schmeater, 11/18-12/17 Periodically, Theater Schmeater offers a live stage production of three different episodes from the iconic “Twilight Zone” television show. This production features “The Monster on Maple Street,” “The Shelter,” and “The Night of the Meek.” These shows still resonate almost 60 years later and include period-resembling commercials. Lots of fun. www.schmeater.org Treasure Island, Book-It Repertory Theatre, 11/22-12/24 A new adaptation of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale. Treasure Island explores the complex relationship between the morally ambiguous Long John Silver and the young Jim Hawkins. Throughout this thrilling tale, Hawkins learns hard lessons of balancing the lure of adventure with the desire for stability and confronting the dilemma of liking a person, but not their behavior. www.book-it.org Disney’s The Little Mermaid, 5th Avenue Theatre, 11/23-12/31 Headstrong Ariel is no longer content to live on the ocean floor under her father, King Triton’s rule. Convinced she’ll only find happiness on land, she sets off to find a world where she belongs, battling a cruel sea witch and finding true love along the way. All of the familiar Academy Awardwinning hits including “Kiss the Girl,” “Part of Your World,” and “Under the Sea,” are present in this fairytale production, in addition to new songs written for the stage.

The 5th’s production will utilize the 2013 book and score and stunning special effects that can only be described as pure magic.

Starring locally-grown Diana Huey, a cast with lots of local actors will begin a national tour shortly after this Seattle run. www.5thavenue.org

Fly By Night, Reboot Theatre Company, 11/4-19 (at Slate Theater) In this darkly comic musical, set during the months leading up to New York’s 1965 blackout, Harold the hapless sandwich maker is propelled by fate and time to make a life-changing choice, proving that it sometimes takes a blackout to see the light.

This is an opportunity to see a new musical from Off-Broadway. www.reboottheatre.org Big Bad, Ghost Light Theatricals, 11/4-19/16 (at Ballard Underground) A hilarious and hungry piece dares to throw us into the dark and dangerous forest where fantasy and family collide and consume one another. Lock the doors. Bar the windows. Stay in bed. Hold your breath.

The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge, Taproot Theatre, 11/18-12/30 In an unbelievably bold move, Ebenezer Scrooge has charged Jacob Marley and the Christmas Spirits with trespassing, kidnapping, assault and battery: certain proof that he’s reverted to his old disagreeable self.

Can the goodness and grace of Christmas survive? Full of laughter and goodwill, this is a delightful twist on Dickens’ classic tale. www.taproottheatre.org

(l) Daniel Stoltenberg & Steve Manning in The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge – Photo by John Ulman

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A Christmas Carol, ACT Theatre, 11/25-12/28 A Contemporary Theatre presents its 41st production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, adapted by Gregory A. Falls (founder of ACT). Directed by Kurt Beattie, this celebrated adaptation follows the original Dickens tale and takes audiences along on Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformational journey through time. www.acttheatre.org

Celebrating 41 Years!

Queer Seattle writer debuts new full-length play for Gay City Arts: When There Were Angels WHEN THERE WERE ANGELS CALAMUS AUDITORIUM AT GAY CITY November 10-13 & 17-20 Robert Roth, a local writer and editor of Jetspace Magazine, will be debuting his newest work next month, a full-length play called When There Were Angels, at Gay City’s Calamus Auditorium. The play tells the story of a young, queer man on a journey of self-discovery who learns that finding true love can come with a pretty steep price.

When There Were Angels stars newcomer Collin Fitzgerald, supported by an all-queer cast of local performers including comedians Nick Sahoyah and Jeffrey Robert; actress and nationally-known cosplayer Abie Eckenezar; writer, actor, and director Moshe Henderson; and actor and singer Javion Smith. The play, directed by Roth, includes all the elements you’d expect to see in a compelling story – comedy, romance, tragedy, and fulfillment.

For Roth, it’s an opportunity to finally tell a story that’s been 20 years in the making.

“The story is fiction,” he says, “but it’s based on some pretty amazing experiences I had in my early twenties exploring some

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ing into an empty crack house to hide, he is ultimately rescued by, of all people, the quietly authoritative drug dealer Juan (Mahershala Ali). Later, the pair strike up a delicate father-son bond, one that is looked at with knowing wariness by Little’s secretive mother Paula (Naomie Harris), yet also one the single parent doesn’t goes out of her way to vehemently discourage, either.

Now in high school, Little (Ashton Sanders) continues to try and navigate his way to adulthood. Paula kicks him out of their small apartment on a regular basis so she can feed her growing drug addiction, while a number of the kids who bullied him in elementary school have only grown more aggressively nasty now that they’re all teenagers. Little finds solace in the home of Teresa (Janelle Monáe), Juan’s former girlfriend, the kindly woman happy to help him find sanity amidst the chaotic travails of his life no matter how awful things might on the surface appear.

Years later as an adult, known on Atlanta streets by the nickname Black, Chiron (Trevante Rhodes) makes his living supervising young street dealers much in the same way Juan used to almost two decades prior back in the old neighborhood. Out of the blue, he receives a phone call from childhood best friend Kevin (André Holland), and on a whim makes the decision to drive to Miami for an impromptu visit.

On the way, he stops at a treatment facility to check in on Paula, verifying she’s continuing to stay clean and sober even though sitting at the same table with his mother dredges up a number of painful memories that are difficult for him to revisit.

Moonlight is a masterpiece. I don’t normally like to make pronouncements like that during a film’s initial release, as the only real way to measure a motion picture’s staying power and lasting imprint on the cinematic landscape is to see how it marinates over the period of decade or so. But in the case of writer/director Barry Jenkins’ (Medicine for Melancholy) sophomore feature, I find it close to impossible not to proclaim it an almost instant classic, this

Alex Hibbert as young Chiron, “Little,” in Moonlight – Photo courtesy of indiewire.com

study of masculinity, race, gender, poverty, addiction and sexual identity a stunning, emotionally flabbergasting triumph.

It’s hard to know where to begin. The opening section looking at Chiron as a child is instantaneously immersive, and I found myself slipping right into the boy’s shoes with remarkable ease. Jenkins has an uncanny ability to make his story universal for every viewer even though the experience of the characters as they attempt to navigate their way through this Miami world is strikingly authentic. But while I can never know what it was like to be an African American child growing up with a crack-addicted single mother, watching him search for truth, trying to figure out his place in the world, seeing Chiron reach for role models who can help him learn more, all of that I could relate to. The director has an uncanny ability to not overplay his hand, subtly setting the stage for Chiron’s future evolutions in ways that are dynamic, invigorating and pure.

Things move with deliberate grace from there, Chiron still dealing with many of the same obstacles as a teen as he was forced to face head-on as a boy. What’s intriguing

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is how unapologetically Jenkins treats the circumstances that help shape his protagonist, showing how the road before him has numerous turn-offs, some leading to salvation and others going in the exact opposite direction. But the majority lie in an uneasy grey area filled with various obstacles, and it is here Chiron finds himself, constantly trying to figure out if the road ahead will get any easier or if he should turn back around and start over again as close to beginning as he can.

Jenkins’ script, based on a story by Tarell Alvin McCraney, weaves a fascinating web. Juan isn’t a role model, but he also isn’t a demon, the richness of his compassion in direct juxtaposition with the life he lives and the way he is able to earn the money that allows him to sit in relative comfort alongside Teresa. Paula isn’t a stereotype, her battles with addiction sitting in direct opposition with her love for her son, the two in a constant battle for supremacy that produces horrifying collateral damage as they do so. Kevin understands Chiron better than he knows, his attempts to discover himself no less complex and terrifying. Yet even when their friendship becomes inti-

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of the wilder parts of San Francisco, the Northern California coast, and, ultimately, hitchhiking from California to Minnesota.”

“It’s definitely a love story,” he adds, “with everything that comes along with one.”

The play is being presented as part of Gay City Art’s fourth annual performing arts season, this year titled “Uncontained.”

Each season represents an opportunity for Gay City Arts to collaborate with local LGBTQ artists in order to galvanize an audience for queer arts, help foster the development of LGBTQ artists and works, and facilitate artistic excellence that is accessible.

“I was honored to have been chosen by the Gay City Arts Curating Council to participate in Gay City Arts: Uncontained,” says Roth. “I’m honored to now stand with an elite group of emerging and established queer artists in Seattle, some of the city’s finest.”

When There Were Angels runs the evenings of November 10-13 and 17-20 at t he Calamus Auditorium at Gay City, located at 517 E. Pike St. Tickets run $15-$20 general admission and $12 students/seniors; there are also a limited number of free tickets available for each performance as well. Tickets and more info can be found at whentherewereangels.com

mate, the dangers of perception and peer pressure are continually present, the choices the two make as children and teenagers having unforeseen consequences that follow them well into adulthood.

The acting is stellar, especially as it pertains to Ali, Harris and, somewhat surprisingly, Monáe, the popular pop star making the transition to the screen with ease. Harris, the only one present at all three stages of Chiron’s journey, is particularly stunning, bringing substantive depth to a character who in theory should be so unlikable finding a single reason to care about her should be impossible. Yet, somehow the veteran character actress maneuvers her way through things with shocking conviction, revealing not only layers hidden beneath her own character’s skin, but also the one portrayed by Hibbert, Sanders and Rhodes at various stages of Chiron’s life as well.

As for those three actors who play the main character, each leaves an indelible mark. Hibbert’s quiet intensity is beguiling, a climactic smile as he revels in learning how to swim absolutely earth shattering.

For Sanders, he has a number of signature moments, chief of which is a late night beachside chat that allows him to process longings and needs he’s gone out of his way to try and suppress. As for Rhodes, I could watch him sitting in that diner, layer by layer shedding his street thug persona to reveal the still searching boy underneath, for hours, the actor’s deeply passionate, almost effortless ability to say so much without seeming to utter a word close to extraordinary.

Moonlight could be compared to a lot of different films, Jenkins’ opus recalling works from filmmakers as varied as Richard Linklater, François Truffaut, Fernando Meirelles, Cheryl Dunye and Spike Lee. But, in the end, the director makes this motion picture its own uniquely satisfying enterprise, and while the influence of others is felt his imaginative take on the material is never in doubt at any point. Jenkins delivers a cinematic experience that is as satisfying as it is unique; the truths laid bare ones viewers of every race, gender and sexual identity owe it to themselves to take notice of.

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Byzantine Handmaiden a seductively sensual thriller

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer THE HANDMAIDEN Now playing Nothing is ever what it seems to be in celebrated director Park Chan-wook’s latest mind-bending opus The Handmaiden, the man behind cult favorites like Oldboy, Stoker, Thirst and Lady Vengeance spinning things on their ear once again with his freewheeling adaptation of Sarah Waters’ 2002 novel Fingersmith. Told in three parts and from just as many points of view, it is an audacious, rapturously romantic thriller filled with visual delights, unexpected comedic flourishes and readily anticipated jolts of ugly violence. While not entirely successful, the film is certainly unique, delivering a sexually explorative jolt that is as imaginative as it is intoxicating.

During the Japanese occupation of Korea, beautiful young Sook-Hee (Kim Tae-ri) finds herself employed as maidservant to the aristocratic Lady Hideko (Kim Min-hee).

But it’s all a ruse, the young woman not who she appears to be. She’s actually a streetwise thief working in concert with a suave conman known as the Count Fujiwara (Ha Jungwoo), the two having a secret plan for him to seduce and marry the lonely Hideko and thus setting themselves up for life after they abscond with her fortune.

That’s enough plot for a single story, but for Chan-wook, that devilish bit of conspiratorial nastiness is only the tip of the iceberg. For a film running almost twoand-a-half hours in length, there is a brisk urgency to all the twisted machinations that follow this introduction, none of the characters behaving quite as I expected them to as the journey to the climactic turn of events vigorously kicks into gear. Roman-

(l) Kim Tae-ri (Sook-Hee) & Kim Min-hee (Lady Hideko) in The Handmaiden – Photo courtesy of CJ Entertainment

tic entanglements spring up in the most unlikely of places, and it’s never entirely clear who is seducing who and which members of the central trio are in on the actual con.

It’s David Mamet by way of Bernardo Bertolucci with a dash of Claude Chabrol and a heavy dose of Akira Kurosawa, Chan-wook the devilish mastermind pulling the strings with the gleeful relish of a master magician getting ready to unleash his greatest illusion upon a clueless, if wide-eyed and rap-

turous, audience.

Meticulously designed to the last detail, elements of the supernatural weave in and out as differing accounts of the events taking place are recounted one after the other, each variation allowing new insights into the headspaces of the main characters as well as a mysterious aunt (Moon So-ri) who hung herself from a cherry tree and an ethereal housekeeper, Mrs. Sasaki (Kim Haesook), who sees more going on inside the

mansion than she freely lets on. The differing visual esthetics of cultures in continual oppositional chaos is evident every step of the way, Chung Chung-hoon’s (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl) opulent cinematography an intimately visceral exploration of structure and style that’s practically as substantive as the cryptically byzantine, emotionally-driven plot itself proves to be.

Much like pretty much all of Chanwook’s films, it can get a little too crazy, the operatic flourishes coming perilously close to overwhelming things to an almost critical degree. The last third drowns in opulent bedlam, things getting so outlandish that continuing to believe in what it is the characters are doing as well as their reasons for doing so is sometimes far more difficult than by all rights it should be. Yet, unlike his previous works that I have seen, this one finds a way to maintain cohesion, Chan-wook’s focus upon Sook-Hee and Lady Hideko so razor sharp, and Tae-ri and Min-hee’s performances so superb, the emotional histrionics that come to pass end up feeling oddly authentic in ways that are compellingly intimate.

I’m not going to say The Handmaiden is Chan-wook’s masterpiece. It’s as overwrought and as self-indulgent as anything the auteur has ever made, and not all of its numerous tangents fit together as nicely as I can only imagine he intends them to. But the film is still a glorious achievement, one filled with a number of unparalleled delights that only get richer and more meaningful the longer I think about them. Truth becomes fiction, fiction becomes truth, the seductive grey areas in-between an orgy of carnivorous beguilements that lead both to Heaven and to Hell in equal measure, Chan-wook delivering a marvel of storytelling sleight of hand worthy of euphoric admiration.

Robert Langdon returns in mechanically forgettable Inferno

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer INFERNO Now playing Unlike its two predecessors, 2006’s The Da Vinci Code and its anemic 2009 followup Angels & Demons, the latest cinematic adaptation of one of author Dan Brown’s theological thrillers Inferno isn’t terrible.

This does not make it good, however; and as much as all three of them most likely will say otherwise, it’s hard to imagine director Ron Howard, producer Brian Grazer or star Tom Hanks would have returned for a third go-around if the paychecks hadn’t been substantial. This is a dull, lazy adventure, one that is as mechanical as it is ludicrous, filled with third act plot twists so asinine and inane they’d likely have made me angry had they all not been so darn laughable.

After following ancient religious trails that led him to discover the identity of Jesus Christ’s progeny and helped him save the Vatican from the Illuminati, Prof. Robert Langdon (Hanks) has gone back to teaching at Cambridge in relative anonymity. Or so he thought. Waking up with no memory of what has happened over the past two days, Langdon finds himself in an Italian hospital with only the young doctor Sienna Brooks (Felicity Jones) to help him put the pieces together. But before she can be of any assistance, an assassin (Ana Ularu) makes an attempt on their lives, forcing them to flee into the night with the assassin hot on their tail.

Forced to retrace his own steps, with only Dr. Brooks to assist him, Langdon comes to the horrifying realization he’s a pawn in a massive global conspiracy involving billionaire recluse Bertrand Zobrist (Ben Foster) and the works of Dante Alighieri, most notably the latter’s depiction of

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(l) Tom Hanks (Robert) & Felicity Jones (Sienna) in Inferno – Photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures

Hell. On a journey that will catapult them across Europe with agents of the World Health Organization, including dogged French investigator Christoph Bouchard (Omar Sy), intent on catching them, the duo are in a race against time to stop a horrific virus from being unleashed that will wipe out half the world’s population. Also, not only is that mysterious assassin still after them, so is the shadowy Harry Sims (Irrfan Khan), the cryptic bureaucrat knowing more about what is going on than he’ll freely admit.

Good news? Unlike the other two entries in this series, Inferno hits the ground running and never looks back. Having not read the book, how similar all of this is to Brown’s source material I cannot say. That being so, screenwriter David Koepp (Premium Rush, Jurassic Park) goes out of his way to keep the momentum going at maxi-

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mum velocity throughout, the film rarely slowing down for a breath, its only interludes one where the side characters explain what’s going on or make their intentions, good, bad and in-between, known to others.

I can only imagine he’s streamlined things considerably, excising as much of the fat as he could, and as such at just barely two hours in length this third chapter in Langdon’s saga is relatively easy to sit through.

None of which makes what eventually transpires any more intelligent, the sheer stupidity of it all reminding one of a “24” subplot that Jack Bauer would have taken care of in the first couple of episodes. The sheer volume of red herrings grows increasingly tiresome, as do the supposed twists and turns that arise during the final 30 minutes. The climax is an obvious cacophony of sound and fury, the only thing making it notable being the inspired setting

and Howard’s initial attempt to pay homage to Alfred Hitchcock, namely the symphony hall finale of his 1956 version of The Man Who Knew Too Much. But it’s all just too silly to take even slightly seriously, the explosive final seconds about as thrilling as sitting in a dental chair waiting for the Novocain to kick in.

In fairness, the gifted Khan is having a blast, throwing off one-liners with charming ease, while at the same time oozing a lethal form of menace that’s increasingly intriguing. I also really liked Hans Zimmer’s (Interstellar) viscerally propulsive score, the music doing a wonderful job of keeping the energy level up even when the onscreen action becomes difficult to maintain interest in. Finally, cinematographer Salvatore Totino (Everest, Concussion) returns once again to lens the proceedings and does so rather beautifully, his smoothly enthralling images utilizing the various lush European locations magnificently.

Not that I care. The whole thing is absurd, and the only saving grace is, unlike The Da Vince Code or Angels & Demons, Prof. Langdon’s latest adventure is thankfully never boring. But Howard is on autopilot, and while his film looks and sounds terrific, it never does anything notable to stand out in a way that might make all these tedious absurdities palatable. As for Hanks, so good in Clint Eastwood’s Sully, while he’s hardly terrible it’s just as clear he’s going through the motions, and it’s only in a pair of heartfelt scenes with the great Danish actress Sidse Babett Knudsen that I felt anything akin to a pulse emanating from him. As I already said, Inferno might not be terrible, but that’s not saying much. Here’s hoping all involved are done making these Dan Brown adaptations, because I seriously doubt I have the desire or the energy to try and sit through another one anytime soon.

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Doctor Strange expands Marvel’s universe into the mystically unknown

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer DOCTOR STRANGE Now playing Doctor Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) is a brilliant surgeon and he knows it, his skills in the operating room only exceeded by the massive ego that fuels his never-ending quest to be the best.

But when a devastating car accident leaves him without the use of his hands, all of the things going on in his life that once held so much meaning now begin to evaporate as if they never existed, including a close friendship with former girlfriend and fellow doctor, Christine Palmer (Rachel McAdams).

When traditional medicine fails to help him regain the use of his hands, Strange journeys to the Himalayan enclave of Kamar-Taj, hearing rumors that their unique spiritual techniques have shown the ability to heal even the most shattered and irreparable of human bodies. What he discovers goes beyond anything he ever could have imagined, a mystical being known as The Ancient One (Tilda Swinton) opening his eyes to powers beyond rational thought.

Making friends with true believer Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Strange becomes obsessed with learning all he can about these mystical arts, never thinking for a moment that outside forces, led by the deranged and emotionally damaged Kaecilius (Mads Mikkelsen), are conspiring to destroy Kamar-Taj and bring unfathomable ruin to the citizens of the Earth.

Marvel’s latest adventure takes their cinematic universe into the realm of the supernatural, Doctor Strange a trippy, freewheeling jaunt into the comic book multi-

Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange in Dr. Strange – Photo courtesy of ridevine.io

enjoyably self-contained.

There are issues, and I’m not altogether certain what is the best way to approach the major one. That’s the obvious whitewashing of a slew of ideas and themes, not the least of which is the all-important character of The Ancient One. In the original Stan Lee and Steve Ditko comic series, The Ancient One is a stereotypical whitebearded elderly Asian man. But in trying to stay away from one form of racist cinematic

otherwise be the case. There’s the great use of veteran character actor Benedict Wong as an acid-tongued librarian who is also a selflessly determined soldier in the fight against evil, the transformation of his character from the comic books to be enthusiastically celebrated. There is also the love and care Derrickson and his crack team of craftsmen, most notably production designer Charles Wood (Thor: The Dark World) and costume designer Alex-

andra Byrne (Elizabeth), bring to things, the attention to detail required to give this world life sublime.

But the ace in the hole? That would be Swinton. Say what you will about having a Caucasian tackling the role of The Ancient One, that doesn’t make her performance any less extraordinary. Of all of the Marvel movies to date, this is, without a doubt, the single greatest performance any of these 14 comic book adventures have showcased so far. The power of her portrayal, the varying degrees of modulation, it’s mesmerizing, a dialogue between her and Cumberbatch as they stare at a stormy, lightning-riddled sky just glorious. Swinton says so much

by speaking very little, each move of her arms or raise of an eyebrow hinting at expansive interior complexities that are as deep and as passionate as they are poignant and universal.

It also helps that this is as visually audacious as any film 2016 has had the good fortune to see, Derrickson unleashing a series of sights and sounds that are like Christopher Nolan’s Inception turned on its ear or an M.C. Escher drawing burst into constantly evolving 3-D life. A textural kaleidoscope where the possibilities are endless and the transformations only increase in size and in scope as events progress, this entry in the Marvel cannon is an eye-popping kick in the pants that only gets more imaginative as it goes along. It’s impressive stuff, and for the first time maybe ever the studio has engineered one of their comic book adventures in a way that makes it virtually imperative viewers take the time to see it in a theatre.

Some of the same Marvel weaknesses do come into play. Mikkelsen is a fine actor, and while Kaecilius is a formidable adversary for Strange, he still remains a frustratingly one-dimensional villain whose master plan is vaguely nonsensical.

Even more so is the intergalactic, multidimensional ghoul pulling his strings, this supposedly all-powerful baddie a CGI monstrosity that’s more silly than he sadly is scary. As for McAdams, the talented actress is wasted in a throwaway secondary role that might be one of the more reductive the studio has seen fit to unleash yet, her wide-eyed looks of awe and astonishment growing increasingly tiresome as things go along.

Still, when Doctor Strange works it does so beautifully. Cumberbatch is nicely cast as the title character, and horror maestro Derrickson makes the jump to comic book derring-do with somewhat remarkable ease. While I have a number of concerns, especially on the cultural side of the coin, the simple truth is that I was grandly entertained watching Marvel’s latest superhero take flight. In fact, I almost can’t wait to see this master of the mystic arts return for another adventure, and not just alongside the Avengers. Doctor Stephen Strange is a mysteriously fascinating firebrand of courage and curiosity deserving of future solo outings into the unknown sooner rather than later.

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Tilda Swinton (The Ancient One) in Dr. Strange – Photo courtesy of dailydot.com

verse where time is fluid and death is only a doorway to a brand new adventure. An origin story that does not rely upon any of the Avengers to show up and add clarification as to what is going on (not to mention an adventure where it actually makes sense Iron Man or Captain America aren’t around to lend a hand), the movie is a stupendously entertaining thrill ride that breathes new life into this ongoing series. Much like Guardians of the Galaxy the movie hints at stories that go beyond the typical superhero status quo, and while there are plenty of little hints as to how Strange’s escapades fit into the bigger story, for the most part the filmmakers do a fine job of keeping things

symbolism that goes back a good 80 years, writer/director Scott Derrickson (Deliver Us from Evil) and his fellow screenwriters C. Robert Cargill (Sinister) and Jon Spaihts (Prometheus) stumble face-first right into another one. Not only is a traditionally Asian character suddenly recast from a decidedly Caucasian perspective, this is also another in a long line of stories where a white male savior embraces the teachings of another culture, mastering its mysteries better and faster than anyone else has before.

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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.

Yoga With Andrew Conner. 9:30-11am. Amor Spiritual Center, 2528 Beacon Ave, Suite B. Meets every Saturday. A love offering is suggested but no one will be turned away.

Crystal Meth Anonymous. 10:30am. Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 1729 Harvard Ave. Also meets Mon @ 6:30pm, Thurs @ 6:30pm, Sun @ 6:30pm. More info: crystalmeth.org.

Mr & Miss Gay Seattle Pageant - “A Night Avast the Emerald Cove.” Doors 5pm, Show 6pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway (entrance in alley of E Pike St). An evening of fine drag entertainment as contestants compete for Seattle’s oldest drag title. $15 admission, 21+.

Northwest Bears Potluck and Meet & Greet Beer Bust. 6pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave at E. Pine St. Meets 1st Saturday each month. Northwest Bears is a Gay men’s social and service organization providing a focal point within the Gay community for Bears and Bear admirers. www.nwbears.com.

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 “Love, Family, Origins: Trans/Queer POC Stories by Us for Us” (11/3-11/6). Doors 6pm, Show 7pm. Gay City Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. In this show, eight TQPOC-identified artists take the stage to celebrate love, family & origins, honoring all TQPOC stories by revealing their own. FREE. gaycity.org/mosaic Seattle Burlesque Games 2016 (11/4 & 11/5). 7-10pm.

Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Two nights of campy competition as Seattle burlesquers tease & twirl to the finish line for the Ultimate Supreme Medals & Rhinestone Trophies.

Each night is a different show! The event benefits the Burlesque Hall of Fame Legends Challenge. www. facebook.com/events/759646277509001 “Seniors in Heat!” - Fun-raisers for Southeast Seattle Senior Center. 7-9:30pm. SESSC, 4655 S Holly St. Drag show, grandma auction, and chili cook-off with Sylvia O’Stayformore. Tickets: $5. brownpapertickets. com/event/2605271. www.stayformore.com “The Pride” (11/4-11/19). Thurs-Sat: 8pm, Sun: 2pm.

12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. Two explosive love stories from alternating years explore betrayal, forgiveness & fate. The Pride examines changing attitudes to sexuality over a period of 50 years, looking at intimacy, identity & the courage it takes to be who you are. 16+. Tickets www.theatre22.org

SUNDAY - November 6

Border Riders Motorcycle Club First Sunday Ride.

Contact Border Riders for details and rendezvous point.

Meets 1st Sunday most months. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www.borderriders.com Gay Men’s Bowling in Lynnwood. 9:30am. Brunswick Majestics Lane, Lynnwood. 9:30am 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; www.gaysnohomish.org Seattle Sunday Bowling. 10:30am. 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! $6.50 + $3 shoe rental. (425) 785-4729.

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

Contact Forrest Rode, 920-6117, Mike Chin (509) 9900007, or Doug Allison, doug.l.allison@gmail.com. www.

November 5 thru November 13 Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Every Sunday (except during the summer). Regular league bowling. Jeff, 932-3731.

“Love, Family, Origins: Trans/Queer POC Stories by Us for Us” (11/3-11/6). Doors 6pm, Show 7pm. Gay City Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. In this show, eight TQPOC-identified artists take the stage to celebrate love, family & origins, honoring all TQPOC stories by revealing their own. FREE. gaycity.org/mosaic Music of Remembrance: “Vedem.” 7pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave & Union St. Every week for almost two years a group of teenage boys imprisoned in the Terezin concentration camp expressed their hopes, dreams & fears in a secret magazine they dared to create. Hear their inspiring words set to music. Tickets: musicofremembrance.org Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

MONDAY - November 7

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Just for Today. 12-1:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Sunday. Drop-in 12-step (Narcotics Anonymous) group open to anyone in recovery. 3222437; www.sasgcc.org Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 12-1:30pm.

Seattle University Student Center, 901 12th Ave, Room 122. Every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays an almost weekly recreational scrimmage game for LGBTQ players in Seattle. Perfect for individuals 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 “Bibliophiles Discuss Architecture.” 2-4pm. SPL Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave, Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium. Steven Schuyler, a Boston-area rare book dealer who specializes in the building arts, will share his favorite finds, along with insights into what books can tell us about the building trades, changing architecture and interior design and decoration trends. A panel discussion with librarians and book dealers will follow Schuyler’s presentation. The session will be moderated by Historic Seattle’s program director, Larry Kreisman, and will address the delights and challenges of collecting books about buildings. Panelists will include: Jodee Fenton, SPL Special Collections manager; Alan Michelson, UW Built Environments Library head; Peter Miller, Peter Miller Architecture & Design Books; and Steven Schuyler. The talk and panel will be accompanied by books and ephemera from local collections. Materials from the Library’s Special Collections, including pattern books and builder’s manuals, will be available for viewing.

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SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. 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, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. 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 Crystal Meth Anonymous. 6:30pm. Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 1729 Harvard Ave. Also meets Thurs @ 6:30pm, Sat @ 10:30am, Sun @ 6:30pm. More info: crystalmeth.org.

Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. Seattle Unity Church, 200 8th Ave N . Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only LGBT speaking club. www.FreelySpeaking.org “It Can’t Happen Here.” 7pm. Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. Northwest Playwright’s Alliance presents new adaptation of Sinclair Lewis’s “It Can’t Happen Here” by Ed Thorpe. FREE. Donations accepted.

Orca Swim Team Workout. Evening. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing.)

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 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 Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: Afternoon; Mon/Weds/ Queers, Crackpots & Fallen Women AA. 8-9pm.

Fri: Evenings. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Cen- SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Monday. Open ter, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. women only AA group. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org.

Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.

TUESDAY - November 8 orcaswimteam.org VOTING DAY “The Pride” (11/4-11/19). Thurs-Sat: 8pm, Sun: 2pm. Amor Open Meditation. 5-6pm. Amor Spiritual Center, 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. Two explosive love stories 2528 Beacon Ave, Suite B. Meets every Tuesday. from alternating years explore betrayal, forgiveness & LGBTQ Questioning & Allied Youth Drop-in Group in fate. The Pride examines changing attitudes to sexuality Renton. 6-8pm. Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS), over a period of 50 years, looking at intimacy, identity 1025 S 3rd St, Renton. Meets every Tuesday. Confi& the courage it takes to be who you are. 16+. Tickets dential. Snacks provided. Bring friends or come alone www.theatre22.org - anyone 12-18 is welcome. Questions? Call Sarah HarKnights of Mantra Monthly Meeting. 3pm. The Cuff, din, 425-271-5600 ext 155, or email sarahh@rays.org 1533 13th Ave. Meets 1st Sunday each month. K of Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave M/Jet Chapter is a fun-loving leather/Levi social & E, Suite 201. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) charitable organization that raises money for various for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For causes & organizations. 329-0886. www.facebook.com/ information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG kofmjetchapter/ 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org PFLAG/Kittitas County. 4-5:30pm. First United Method- Alzheimer’s Association’s LGBT Caregivers’ Supist Church, 3rd & Ruby Sts, Ellensburg. Meets the first port Group. 6:30-8pm. Elderhealth Northwest, 6555 Sunday of every month. For information, (509) 925-7937. Ravenna Ave NE (entrance on NE 68th St). Meets 2nd Seattle Jazz Vespers. 6-8pm. Seattle First Baptist Tuesday each month. A free information and support Church, Seneca St & Harvard Ave. 1st Sunday of every group for care partners, family members and friends of month (October-June). The historic Gothic sanctuary of individuals with dementia. For more information, contact Seattle First Baptist Church is offered to the best jazz group facilitator Caila Nickerson, 781-248-3524 (cell) or groups in the city to perform 100 minutes of their own email: cailanickerson@gmail.com popular music. FREE. For info 325-6051, www.seattle- Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist firstbaptist.org/sjv Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 115 Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of of men & women who share their experience, strength & sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual LGBTQ MS Connection/National MS Society. 6:30addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction 8pm. Swedish Conference Center, Cherry Hill Campus, or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828, SAA James Tower, 550 17th Avenue, Room E, 1st Floor.

International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. A support Crystal Meth Anonymous. 6:30pm. Capitol Hill Pres- group providing a safe environment for the LGBT combyterian Church, 1729 Harvard Ave. Also meets Mon @ munity to express their experiences and the impact of 6:30pm, Thurs @ 6:30pm, Sat @ 10:30am. More info: MS on their lives and the lives of their loved ones, as crystalmeth.org. well as provide support for one another. Contact Shelly

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Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Topics range from family issues to school happenings to like/lust/love relationships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org 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.

No Safeword Writers Group. 7pm. Meets 2nd Tuesday 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. For info & location, NSWG@sexpositive culture. org; www.nosafewordwritersgroup.org. (Also meets 4th Sunday, 1pm.)

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. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. For info & location call Dennis at 363-4500 or www.outdrum.com What About Me? 7:30-9pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Tuesday. Drop-in social, support & discussion group for Gay & Bi men of all ages. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who want to play. 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 slam (poetry competition). Come out and express yourself. LGBTQ- & QTPOC-friendly; all genders welcome. $5. 21+. seattlepoetryslam.org

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WEDNESDAY - November 9

Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. www.maturefriends.org Mature Friends Dining Out Luncheon. 12:30pm. Call for details, location & to RSVP. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday most months. MF is a social organization 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 POZ Seattle Monthly Social. 6-8pm. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave. Food, music, 50/50 raffle. $5 suggested donation; no one turned away for lack of funds. www. pozseattle.org.

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, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. 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/ Lotus Sisters Meditation & Dharma Discussion North. 6:15-8pm. Ravenna Bryant neighborhood. Meets every Wednesday. Call 525-7295 for location. 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.)

Entre 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. entrehermanos.org Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm.

Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300.

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All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. www. ingersollcenter.org 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. Evening. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing.)

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.

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

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

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

THURSDAY - November 10

Alcoholics Anonymous “Safe & Sober Group.”

12noon-1pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Open meeting of AA. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org.

BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting.

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

Cards at Ballard NW Senior Center. 2pm. 5429 32nd Ave NW. We will play Hearts and/or Cribbage depending on who shows up & walk to dinner afterwards at Red Mill Totem House. Beginners are welcome. seattleprimetimers.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 Shifting Gears. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Thursday. Drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

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Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. (See Tuesday listing at 8pm.)

FRIDAY - November 11

Seattle Shorts Film Festival (11/11-11/13). SIFF Film Center, Seattle Center. www.seattleshort.org AA Ageless in Recovery. 12noon-1pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Meets every Friday. A drop in AA group for older & wiser people 55+. www.sasgcc.org “Best of the Northwest” - An Art & Fine Craft Show (11/11-11/13). Fri: noon-7pm; Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: 10am-5pm. Magnuson Park, Hangar 30, 7400 Sandpoint Way NE. Tickets $8. nwartalliance.org Re-Parenting Ourselves. 12noon-1pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Meets every Friday. A peer support group for adult children of any addiction. www. sasgcc.org SLAA Road to Recovery. 12noon-1:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Meets every Friday. Ongoing 12 step group for sex & love addicts. 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 Friday.

(253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Rain Country Dance Night. 7-11pm, lessons at 7:15pm.

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

“As One” ‑ A Transgender Story - A New Opera Experience (11/11, 11/13, 11/17-11/19). 7:30pm, Sunday matinee 4pm. Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave. A contemporary exploration of a Transgender protagonist’s journey told thru two voices. With empathy & humor we experience Hannah’s youthful challenges in a small town, her quest for knowledge & understanding, her discovery of the larger Trans community & her inspiring journey to be true to herself. 21+. Tickets $25 & $40. seattleopera.org/asone Orca Swim Team Workout. Evening. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing.)

“When There Were Angels” (11/10-11/13 & 11/1711/20). 7:30pm. Gay City Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. The story of a young man looking to discover himself & come to terms with his sexuality, who runs away from his life in Minneapolis to the Broadway Hostel in San Francisco’s North Beach. Tickets $12-$20. There are also a limited number of free tickets available for each performance. whentherewereangels.com LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 7:45pm.

Seattle Counseling Service, Rainbow Room, 1216 Pine St at Melrose Ave. Every Friday. (See related listing B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Question- Sunday at noon for details.) Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour ing Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside “The Pride” (11/4-11/19). Thurs-Sat: 8pm, Sun: 2pm.

Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. 12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. Two explosive love stories from alternating years explore betrayal, forgiveness & (425) 747-4937.

Crystal Meth Anonymous. 6:30pm. Capitol Hill Pres- fate. The Pride examines changing attitudes to sexuality byterian Church, 1729 Harvard Ave. Also meets Mon over a period of 50 years, looking at intimacy, identity @ 6:30pm, Sat @ 10:30am, Sun @ 6:30pm. More info: & the courage it takes to be who you are. 16+. Tickets www.theatre22.org crystalmeth.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/Whatcom County-Bellingham Monthly Meeting. 7pm. First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Meets 2nd Thursday each month.

360-733-1500; www.whatcompflag.com; PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

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

Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm. Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower Atrium.

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

SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Thursday. A discussion group that is strictly focused on sexual topics and relationship issues related to being a Gay male.

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org “When There Were Angels” (11/10-11/13 & 11/1711/20). 7:30pm. Gay City Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. The story of a young man looking to discover himself & come to terms with his sexuality, who runs away from his life in Minneapolis to the Broadway Hostel in San Francisco’s North Beach. Tickets $12-$20. There are also a limited number of free tickets available for each performance. whentherewereangels.com.

“The Pride” (11/4-11/19). Thurs-Sat: 8pm, Sun: 2pm.

12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. (See Friday listing at 8pm for details.) www.theatre22.org

SATURDAY - November 12

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Seattle Shorts Film Festival (11/11-11/13). SIFF Film Center, Seattle Center. www.seattleshort.org A Gathering of Men in Edmonds. 8:15-11:30am. Edmonds UUC, 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Men gather monthly for drumming, singing, storytelling & sharing of life experience. www.agatheringofmen.org “Best of the Northwest” - An Art & Fine Craft Show (11/11-11/13). Fri: noon-7pm; Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: 10am-5pm. Magnuson Park, Hangar 30, 7400 Sandpoint Way NE. Tickets $8. nwartalliance.org ACLU Bill of Rights Dinner. 6-9pm. The Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Ave. Awards to Marsha Botzer for her pioneering work advocating the rights of the Transgender community, the Community Police Commission for playing a vital role in Seattle’s ongoing police reform efforts & Veronique Harris for her work organizing her fellow students around ACLU issues. Tickets $150. aclu-wa.org Q-Squared Thanksgiving Potluck. 6-9pm. Central Lutheran Church, 1710 11th Ave. Bring side dishes that celebrate the season as we gather to give thanks & share together. qsquared.org Gender*Fierce. Variety Show 7:30pm, Dance Party 9pm-midnight. The Vera Project, 305 Harrison St. A variety show featuring Queer & allied youth ages 16-25.

Hosted by Aleksa Manila. Perform & get a $50 gift card.

For application contact Shane: 957-1665, 425-786-4242 (text), shane@lifelong.org.

“When There Were Angels” (11/10-11/13 & 11/1711/20). 7:30pm. Gay City Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. The story of a young man looking to discover himself & come to terms with his sexuality, who runs away from his life in Minneapolis to the Broadway Hostel in San Francisco’s North Beach. Tickets $12-$20. There are also a limited number of free tickets available for each performance. whentherewereangels.com “The Pride” (11/4-11/19). Thurs-Sat: 8pm, Sun: 2pm.

12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. Two explosive love stories

Celebrating 41 Years!

from alternating years explore betrayal, forgiveness & fate. The Pride examines changing attitudes to sexuality over a period of 50 years, looking at intimacy, identity & the courage it takes to be who you are. 16+. Tickets www.theatre22.org

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SUNDAY - November 13

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Seattle Shorts Film Festival (11/11-11/13). SIFF Film Center, Seattle Center. www.seattleshort.org “Best of the Northwest” - An Art & Fine Craft Show (11/11-11/13). Fri: noon-7pm; Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: 10am-5pm. Magnuson Park, Hangar 30, 7400 Sandpoint Way NE. Tickets $8. nwartalliance.org Lotus Sisters Guided Meditation. 11am-1:30pm.

SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. Senior students lead the meditation, provide dharma talks or reflections & lead discussion. 3295908; www.LotusSisters.org; www.sasgcc.org (Meets in 2nd floor meeting room; no elevator.)

“The Pride” (11/4-11/19). Thurs-Sat: 8pm, Sun: 2pm.

12th Ave Arts, 1620 12th Ave. (See Saturday listing at 8pm for details.) www.theatre22.org “As One” ‑ A Transgender Story - A New Opera Experience (11/11, 11/13, 11/17-11/19). 7:30pm, Sunday matinee 4pm. Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave. A contemporary exploration of a Transgender protagonist’s journey told thru two voices. With empathy & humor we experience Hannah’s youthful challenges in a small town, her quest for knowledge & understanding, her discovery of the larger Trans community & her inspiring journey to be true to herself. 21+. Tickets $25 & $40. seattleopera.org/asone Book Reading: “Straight” & “A Guide to the Afterlife,” by Nick DiMartino. 4pm. U Book Store, 4326 University Way NE. Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club facilitator reads from his latest books.

Three Dollar Bill Cinema’s Cineoke! 6:30pm doors; 7pm show. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. It’s like karaoke only better. $8 cover ($5 for Three Dollar Bill Cinema members). www.threedollarbillcinema.org.

“When There Were Angels” (11/10-11/13 & 11/1711/20). 7:30pm. Gay City Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. (See Saturday listing for details.) whentherewereangels.com

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 DIFFA/Northwest (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffanorthwest.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 Gay City provides health services, connects people to resources, fosters arts, and builds community. Gay City Health Project’s Wellness Center provides anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing. 517 E Pike St. 860-6969.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project - gayhistnw@aol.com Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption: 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; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: 568-7777, info@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org PFLAG is the national organization for parents, families, allies, and LGBTQ people united for equality. PFLAG Seattle: 206-325-7724, info@pflagseattle.org, and www.pflag seattle.org; PFLAG Bellevue/Eastside: 425483-6642, info@bellevue-pflag.org, http://community. pflag.org/PFLAGBellevue; PFLAG Pacific Northwest: www.pnwpflag.org; PFLAG Washington state: www. pflagwsc.org.

PEOPLE OF COLOR: AARTH (African American Reach & Teach Health Ministry), 850-2070, www. aarth.org; Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Program at API Chaya, 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multi-culturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www. entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai. org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo. com, www.macctsea.org; Nubian Pride Productions, nubianpride@ gmail.com; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN) offers rapid HIV testing, M-F, 10am-5pm, 322-7061, www.pocaan.org and on Facebook; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 2558951; Sistah Sinema, www.sistahsinema.com, info@ sistahsinema.com; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw.org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164; U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle.

Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with

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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.

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 providing emotional support and personal development services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, the Queer communities, and those who love them. 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. 323-1768.

Seattle Out & Proud - 206-322-9561; www.seattle pride.org Seattle PrideFest - www.seattlepridefest.org Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Social Outreach Seattle (SOSea) - www.facebook. com/socialoutreachseattle SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; 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.emerald citysoftball.org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: ethylforever@hotmail.com; 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.puddletown-

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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 Diversity: www. genderdiversity.org; Gender Justice League: www. genderjusticeleague.org; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey.com; Hermanos Trans Latino & ForeignBorn 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: Aging Lesbians in South Seattle (ALISS): Fai, 722-0729, alissquestions@gmail.com; BABES: support groups for HIV+ women. 720-5566, 1-888-2921912; 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; Women of West Seattle (WOWS): a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/womenofwestseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http://lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot. com, twitter.com/ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 461-4493.

YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa. org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 3222515, www.lamberthouse.org; Lifelong HEYO (Health Education Youth Outreach): for LGBTQ youth, ages 16-24: 957-1665; www.llaa.org/HEYO; www.Matthews Place.com; The Mockingbird Society: 323-KIDS (5437), www.mockingbirdsociety.org; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS): 7268500; www.psks.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; 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) (nonemergency), 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1-877-723-3723) (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Street Youth Ministries (SYM): 524-7301 ext 111; www.streetyouthministries.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/ Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; YouthCare/Orion Center: 622-5555; Youth in Focus: 723-1479; www. youthinfocus.org; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273TALK, www.yspp.org

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