Seattle Gay News
Issue 15, Volume 46, April 13, 2018
Arts & Entertainment
Seattle comic book fan and gay author Bill Schelly
Image courtesy of North Atlantic Books
by Chuck O’Donnell Special to the SGN SENSE OF WONDER: MY LIFE IN COMIC FANDOM – THE WHOLE STORY BY BILL SCHELLY NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS
Bill Schelly was a confused and lonely kid in the 1960s when being gay was considered a mental illness, and the fear of being ostracized – or worse – forced him to harbor his secret well into his teens. He found solace in the pages of comic books and the burgeoning world of comic book fandom inhabited by others whose
see BILL SCHELLY page 13
Emotionally austere Pete a heartbreaking inspiration
Charlie Plummer in Lean on Pete – Photo courtesy of A24
by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer LEAN ON PETE Now playing Charley Thompson (Charlie Plummer) has just moved to Portland, Oregon. The 15-year-old spends his summertime morn-
ings running the streets surrounding the local horse racing track in order to stay in shape for the upcoming high school football season. His lovably affable father Ray (Travis Fimmel), more big, dopey brother than he is a protective parent, is a little down on his luck, holding down consistent employment not his forte. So when Char-
see LEAN ON PETE page 7
SMC & SWC present Spring is showering with powerful and uplifting concert live music: 8 shows to see at “Not in Our Town” in the coming weeks
Not in Our Town – Photo by Rick Wong
by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer SEATTLE MEN’S CHORUS & SEATTLE WOMEN’S CHORUS “NOT IN OUR TOWN” MARION OLIVER MCCAW HALL April 7 & 8
A very cohesive and well-programmed choral event was performed this last weekend at McCaw Hall, featuring both the Men’s and Women’s Choruses and national political satirist Randy Rainbow. The theme was more overtly political than
see NOT IN OUR TOWN page 4
Rufus Wainwright – Photo courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon
by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer Spring is here, even if the winter-like mornings and relentless amount of rain mixed with wind continue to torture us. The good news, regardless of the weather,
is that even if the temperatures are still cool, the live music calendar in the coming weeks is incredibly hot. Here are 8 shows in the weeks ahead to keep in mind.
see SPRING CONCERTS page 3