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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 7, Volume 43, February 13, 2015

GRAMMYS WERE A HIT AND MISS Smith wins four awards

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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer What has become more of a compilation concert than an awards show, The 57th Grammys will go down as entertaining, but nothing

special. Of the 23 live performances, featuring an all-star lineup that kicked off with legendary metalheads AC/DC, only a handful of them were worth re-watching on YouTube. Of the awards themselves, only nine were actually pre-

sented on the 3.5-hour telecast; the remaining 74 were given out during a Premiere Ceremony that ran another 3.5 hours. If you happened to be watching “The Walking Dead” or “Better Call Saul” instead, here’s a quick take on what you missed.

Best in show: Annie Lennox and Hozier rule the night with spellbinding performance I was curious about this collaboration going into Sunday night’s telecast, joining pop icon Annie Lennox and Irish newcomer Hozier, both strong advocates for equality. Not only did it work, it proved to be unbeatable and unparalleled.

Hozier opened with a captivating rendition of his Song of the Year nominee “Take Me to Church” and then handed it over to Lennox, who belted out a mesmerizing cover of “I Put A Spell on You,” appearing on her Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album nominated work Nostalgia. (She lost to Lady GaGa and Tony Bennett’s Cheek to Cheek.) It was perfection!

Honorable mentions for best performance Ed Sheeran is still Grammyless, after being nominated three years in a row. But he should be very proud of his swooning collaborations with John Mayer and ELO frontman Jeff Lynne; they were both incredible. The pairing of Beck and Chris Martin was excellent, too; I thought they complimented each other wonderfully,

Cinema Squabble

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer SEATTLE WOMEN’S CHORUS “REEL WOMEN” February 5-8 This past weekend, Seattle Women’s Chorus (SWC) presented several nights of shows at the Cornish Playhouse with the theme “Reel Women.” This concert shows that the Chorus continues to grow in depth and execution. It was the best they have sounded, as their cohesion and comfort as a chorus deepens!

The focus was on movies and music from movies. Some terrific song choices were made and a lot of fun clips of movies accompa-

nied many of the choral arrangements. So, “Let the River Run”

by Carly Simon included footage of the movie Working Girl, which featured the song. And “I Will Always Love You” by Dolly Parton was shown along with footage of the movie The Bodyguard.

A special partnership was highlighted with Reel Grrls, a nonprofit that encourages young girls to participate in moviemaking.

Two shorts were included that perfectly encapsulated the subject matter and point-of-view of these young filmmakers.

Some of the highest highlights included another beautiful pairing of Maureen Warren and Virginia Daugherty, singing “Dome Ep-

The Cinema Squabble podcast group

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer CINEMA SQUABBLE CINEMASQUABBLE.COM

We’d been talking about it for a long time, a couple of years, even, a handful of local Seattle critics coming up with ideas and concepts for a show where we could talk about cinema in a way that felt electric, alive, informative and, most of all, fun for cinephile and random moviegoer alike. What would make things fresh? How see “REEL WOMEN” page 5 would it be original? What did we

have to say that would be any different from the glut of podcasts and YouTube videos that purported to do the exact same thing?

It suddenly occurred to all of us that putting together a show: it didn’t need to be different, it didn’t need to be unique, it just needed to showcase our distinctive personalities and points of view in much the same general way our prepress and promo screening conversations did. It was that magic that needed to be captured, and all it took was Seattle radio personality Sprince Arbogast to point it out, “[You are all] so passionate

their voices couldn’t have blended together any better. Brandy Clark teamed up with Dwight Yoakam for a beautiful, stripped-down version of “Hold My Hand” from her nominated album, 12 Stories.

Academy Award frontrunners John Legend and Common delivered an emotional performance of “Glory,” while AC/DC shook it all night long (well, actually ten minutes long) by doing two songs back to back, complete with Angus Young wearing his signature schoolboy outfit. And, though Madonna didn’t kick ass like Annie Lennox did, she consistently gives us interesting, eye-appealing performances and “Living for Love” was just that; it was colorful, well choreographed, and devilishly playful.

Worst in show: Rihanna, Kanye West, Sir Paul McCartney debut horrible song I expected much more from this trio of superstars, one of them a global legend responsible for some of the biggest all-time hits. What they delivered was a song that sounded as if it was written on scratch paper backstage minutes see grammys page 4

about film,” she proudly stated to me during a recent conversation, “I find your squabble intriguing.”

And thus was born Cinema Squabble, a Seattle-based podcast that brings together a quartet of the city’s critics for 45 minutes of banter and bickering, discussing the ins and outs of cinematic topics ranging from the obvious (i.e. that weekend’s new release or the Academy Awards) to the not nearly as well known (such as what happened at Sundance or VOD and independent releases that have flown under the proverbial radar).

Produced by Arbogast, the show is moderated by longtime Q13 Fox morning television news traffic guru and former KPLU film critic Adam Gehrke. Completing the roundtable of cinematic authorities are veteran Seattle radio celebrity Brian Taibl, a.k.a. Brian the Movie Guy, and veteran Seattle Movie Examiner critic Brian Zitzelman, while yours truly, Seattle Gay News and Moviefreak.com critic Sara Michelle Fetters, completes the quartet.

“The concept of doing this podcast is something we’ve all talked about doing for years but never see SQuabble page 5

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Celebrating 41 Years!

To the delight of Hepcats, Lindy Hoppers and lovers of Swing Jazz, the brassy, all-singing, all-dancing, all-American 1940s musical revue, “In The Mood” is coming to Seattle in celebration of 20+ years of touring.

Hop aboard the “Chattanooga Choo Choo” and you’ll soon be “In the Mood” to hear some great musicians “Sing, Sing, Sing.” Much more than just a concert, “In the Mood” is a fully staged tribute to Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and the big band greats of the

(of Company B),” “Tuxedo Junction,” “Well Get It,” “Lili Marlene,” “On The Sunny Side of the Street” and many more.

Now in its 21st season of sold-out performances across the United States, Canada and England, “In the Mood” wowed Australia and New Zealand with a 16-city tour during August and September of 2011.

“In the Mood” takes a look at the life and times of America’s Swing Era when everyone listened and danced to the same style of music. Swing music ranged from mellow intimate ballads to up-tempo big band rhythms, where the waltz and fox trot competed with the wild, acrobatic jitterbug and jive, and when boogie-woogie crazed hepcats crowded the dance floors.

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ARTBEAT PRESENTS “IN THE MOOD” BENAROYA HALL March 7 at 2 p.m.

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“Tuxedo Junction”

of the WWII years in a moving tribute to those who fought the war.

“In the Mood” captures the feel of the 1940s in part because of the involvement of the late Vic Schoen as the show’s primary arranger. Mr. Schoen created the musical arrangements for the entire career of the legendary Andrews Sisters. He was one of the seminal creators of the swing-era sound, which he imbued into “In the Mood.”

The National Archives in Washington, DC brought “In the Mood” to their audi-

and their legacy of a rebuilt Europe and Japan and The United Nations, and salutes those who laid the foundation for America’s peace and prosperity.

“In the Mood” is constantly being revamped and updated. While there are a number of permanent Swing-Era songs in the show, many are rotated out and replaced with selections from the huge body of Swing-Era music. Bud Forrest greets the audience after every performance and is constantly taking suggestions from patrons

‘40s. Complete with authentic costumes and choreography, “In The Mood” pays homage to America’s greatest generation, when people listened and boogied to uptempo big band rhythms and danced to intimate ballads. Experience the swing, the rhythm and the jazzy, brassy, patriotic, sentimental music of this pivotal time in America’s history.

“In The Mood” has a cast of nineteen on stage with the hypnotic String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra plus the six-member “In the Mood” Singers & Dancers with sizzling choreography, sassy costumes and over forty unforgettable hits – “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

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“Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”

Swing Music inspired America with a vision for the future filled with hope, promise and prosperity. The music moved the Nation’s spirit and helped to sustain the nation’s morale during World War II, the pivotal event of the 1940s. “In the Mood” recreates the rhythmic, jazzy, brassy, sentimental, romantic and patriotic music of this important time.

Creator and producer Bud Forrest is a Juilliard trained pianist and conductor who served as accompanist for the Air Force chorus The Singing Sergeants.

He compiled the greatest music from the swing era into a review that tells the story Courtesy of In the Mood

String of Pearls Orchestra Sax Section

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ences as part of their commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of WWII, and the response was extraordinary, with crowds lining up for hours before curtain time. Thousands attended an out-of-doors performance on Constitution Avenue, and many stayed to dance the night away. As a result, “In the Mood,” in affiliation with the USO, began a series of tours which played to audiences across the United States during the 50th Commemoration of WWII. The band and singers were selected to be part of the entertainment for the 53rd Presidential Inauguration Ball. “In the Mood” was the National Touring Event for the celebration Spirit of ’45, a national project that recognizes the people who fought WWII

of songs they’d like to hear in the show.

Likewise, Mr. Forrest recently engaged stage director and noted Broadway choreographer Alex Sanchez to re-choreograph the show’s jitterbug dances and production numbers. Thus, “In the Mood” maintains a fresh, dynamic, ever-changing perspective on the culture of the Swing Era. Patrons who have seen the show two or three times are never disappointed as the production constantly evolves.

Tickets: $ 31-$79. 206-215 4747 or 1-866833-4747 www.benaroyahall.org For more information, visit www.artbeatshows.org; www.inthemoodlive.com.

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Annie Lennox and Hozier

Grammys

continued from cover before they performed it. “FourFiveSeconds” is the title of the single, and it takes about that time to figure out you have better things to do than listen to the rest of it.

Joan Rivers receives posthumous first Grammy Melissa Rivers and son Cooper accepted a posthumous Grammy for their mother, and grandmother, in the category of Best Spoken Word Album (includes poetry, audio books and storytelling). “My mom would have been thrilled,” said Melissa during a short acceptance speech, in which she said her mother saw comparisons between musicians and comedians. This was Joan Rivers’ first Grammy; her remarkable recording What Becomes a Semi-Legend Most was previously nominated in 1985.

St. Vincent, Aphex Twin, Tenacious D, Pharrell Williams post surprise wins The multi-talented St. Vincent managed to overtake two giants, Jack White and Arcade Fire, in the Best Alternative Music Album category, becoming only the second female artist to win this award since 1991, its inaugural year when Sinead O’Connor was honored for I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got. Aphex Twin earned his first golden gramophone for Syro, toppling Deadmau5 and Robyn with Royksopp for Best Dance/Electronic Album. That win satisfied many critics, who included the recording on their yearend best albums list of 2014. Not so great was comedy duo Tenacious D’s victory in the Best Metal Performance race, denying true acts like Mastodon and Anthrax the opportunity to snag a Grammy. Pharrell Williams, meanwhile, scored two huge upsets, beating the heavily favored Beyonce for Best Urban Contemporary Album and then squeaking passed Sam Smith, Sia, Taylor Swift, and John Legend for Best Pop Solo Performance.

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Sam Smith takes home four gramophones British singer-songwriter Sam Smith had the best night ever, earning four Grammys total. “Stay With Me (Darkchild Version)” was named Record and Song of the Year, while his full-length debut In the Lonely Hour nabbed the award for Best Pop Vocal Album, and as expected, he claimed the Best New Artist gramophone as well. The openly Gay performer postponed his February 2 show here in Seattle due to vocal exhaustion, but a rescheduled date is in the works.

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Honorable mentions for worst performance Despite being a pain in the ass, Kanye West is also a really bad vocalist. He sang “Only One” all by himself, accompanied by a lone keyboard, but he should’ve borrowed Madonna’s backup choir, Hozier’s band, and maybe the humility of Sheeran; West was just trying too hard. Adam Levine and Gwen Stefani, both gorgeous to look at, put me to sleep with that sappy Maroon 5 number. I know Katy Perry’s performance was supposed to be powerful, but I thought it was boring and lacked energy of any kind.

And, while I absolutely love Ariana Grande, I wish she’d chosen a different song from her album My Everything; she also seemed a bit stiff, perhaps nervous.

Album of the Year goes to Beck, deservedly There have been stunning Grammy disappointments in its 57-year history, one of them being Celine Dion’s win for Album of the Year in 1997. Not only did the Canadian screecher beat Beck’s Odelay en route to the podium, she also took out three other worthier records: The Score by The Fugees, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by the Smashing Pumpkins, and the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack featuring a stellar all-female lineup led by Whitney Houston. Beck’s latest, Morning Phase, is a rainy day album; a moody and slow-tempo record that begs to be listened to when you’re alone with a bottle of wine and a heavy heart.

Beck

Nick Jonas needs a stylist, as does Rihanna and the chick who wore that orange mesh dress I would’ve preferred Nick Jonas showing up to the Grammys in a tight pair of boxer briefs, though sadly he arrived fully clothed.

There lies the problem. His plaid gray suit was awful, like something plucked from a Fingerhut catalog, but a lot worse. He completed the outfit with marshmallow white, laceless high top sneakers. Outdoing him was Rihanna, who strolled the red carpet in a Pepto Bismal-colored, double-tiered frilly gown that resembled a giant pink jellyfish.

Yet, tragically, the absolute eyesore was Joy Villa – no, I have no idea who she is, either.

But regardless of her nobody status, she got people talking on Monday morning about her bright orange, all-mesh, peekaboo dress with matching headpiece. It was a fiery disaster; I wanted to roast s’mores on it.

Rosanne Cash nets three Grammys Singer-songwriter and recipient of good musical genes, Rosanne Cash went home with three Grammys, consecutively handed out during the Premiere Ceremony. Her 2014 single “A Feather’s Not a Bird” triumphed in the Best American Roots Performance and Best American Roots Song categories, while her full-length recording, The River & The Thread, finished atop a strong field of Best Americana Album entries that also included works by Nickel Creek and Sturgill Simpson.

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half of this review. I am only one person; this is only one opinion. But in the context of being asked to “review” the experience, I feel it would be wrong not to include those observations.

If you disagree, please feel free to let me know via email at sgncritic@gmail.com or writing a letter to SGN for publication.

The Women’s Chorus is clearly continuing to improve professionally and I look forward to their next concert in October.

Adam Gehrke

Brian Zitzelman

Brian “the Movie Guy” Taibl

Sarah Mischelle Fetters

Only two episodes in, personally I can’t help but feel as if Cinema Squabble is already firing on all cylinders. We’ve had complex discussions revolving around Oscar frontrunners like Boyhood and Birdman and tackled a few of the controversies swirling around recent releases like American Sniper and Selma. We’ve dissected one another’s top ten lists from 2014 while also planting the seeds of everything we hope to look at throughout 2015. We’ve introduced new voices into the Seattle film community and analyzed why the city – so passionate about cinema – does not have a critics society and thus doesn’t have much of a voice when awards season rolls around in December.

“I think Cinema Squabble gives such a wide variety of tastes that are debated in a warm, friendly atmosphere amongst friends though still with a solid base of cinematic knowledge to start from,” states Zitzelman. “Too often you get one or the other; I think we offer both.”

“It’s about the group,” agrees Arbogast.

“The chemistry in this gang is smack-dab on the button. They know their stuff. They’re witty. They’re funny. Most of all, they’re real!”

As to where any of this is ultimately headed, none of us knows the answer to that.

“We’re planning on having a semi-rotating panel of talented and interesting local critics join us on the show,” says Taibl. “That should help keep things consistently interesting. But I also hope Cinema Squabble helps strengthen us – Seattle – as a cinematic society and puts [the city] on the map nationally.”

Zitzelman’s answer isn’t so complex.

Laughing, he looks across the table, muttering softly in an endearingly squabble-ish tone, “If I knew, I’d tell you, but I honestly don’t have a clue. You should ask Adam, he’s the traffic guy.”

Smiling with that patented television smile, Gehrke chuckles silently under his breath before he responds. “I’d like to say that this is headed in the direction of a nationally syndicated program with million dollar ad accounts, limo rides for all and peeled grapes

with bottles of Evian at each of our places around the table,” he smirks. “But realistically? Like Brian Z., I have no idea. As long as we’re having fun I’m not too concerned about the ‘where’ so much as I am about the ‘how?’

That’s what I find interesting. It’s what I’m looking forward to discovering.”

“I think this project can go wherever the gang wants to take it,” Arbogast says in something akin to a summation. “It would be great to continue with the podcasts in hopes that they can become a staple in our listener’s lives while hopefully adding surprise events, such as TV or live events in old movie theaters, stuff like that. We’re talking about Cinema Squabblers who love film.

The sky is the limit as far as I’m concerned.”

The Cinema Squabble podcast can be found at www.cinemasquabble.com and can be downloaded from the iTunes Store. It features the cinematic insights of Adam Gehrke, Brian “the Movie Guy” Taibl, Brian Zitzelman and the SGN’s own Sara Michelle Fetters and is produced by Sprince Arbogast.

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continued from cover made the leap,” laughs Gehrke. “With the New Year upon us and some goading from Sprince the stars and planets were finally in alignment and here we are. I’m thrilled that we’ve all been able to commit to some semblance of a recording schedule. I can’t tell you how many podcasts I see get started but run out of gas. In our case, this has really been a lightning rod to rally around. In theaters where we used to talk and squabble about film now we’re discussing what we want to bring to the podcast and what our next topics should be; that’s exciting.”

“We’re not two-plus people working for the same site with the same ideas in film,” adds Taibl. “Each of us has a very specific taste in what we enjoy so we’ll always be offering up four very unique perspectives. Sure, anybody can have a movie podcast; ours will be unique in that it’s free, it educates, it entertains and you’ll actually be able to find it.”

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quite a considerable lot (I have sung with SWC for five years, though I am not currently a member), I wonder whether some female perspectives, particularly in program development, might not be helpful and empowering. If I were looking to do a program of movie music celebrating women in film, Disney cartoons and Bond movies would probably be some of the last music I would seek to include.

I seriously hesitate to write the second

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ais” from the opera Lakme, which has been used often in films. They sounded sublime.

Their execution would stand up in any operatic evening anywhere in the world, I would think! Just gorgeous!

Also, the arrangements for “I Will Always Love You” and “Bolero” (featured in the movie Paradise Road) were wonderful choral choices. The former says it’s arranged by Mac Huff (but it’s not clear if that is the choral arrangement) and the latter arrangement is by SWC’s Associate Artistic Director Eric Lane Barnes. “Bolero” was particularly fun because of the a cappella arrangement that the Chorus executed flawlessly, with a fun Alto Two line.

The soloists were great, and the general message of empowerment was appreciated.

Having said that, there are a few aspects that were puzzling, and at least one that was a bit off-putting.

The very first song, “Hooray for Hollywood,” opened the evening on a great, fun

note, with a troupe of chorus dancers, and great energy. But some of that energy was immediately dampened by choosing to call out the rampant misogyny of the Hollywood establishment for not hiring women or honoring them in ceremonies like the Academy Awards.

I am as outraged as the next woman about the dearth of recognition for creative women. I don’t know if I’m more aware than others, and if that somehow therefore means that other women need to be “educated” on the issue, but while I thought the specific segment that described the development of the Bechdel Test from one cartoon was terrific, I thought that much of the other information could also have been included within that kind of specific segment (framed as a conversation between women) and segregated into a more educational moment.

By spreading out the sense of miffed feminism throughout, it dampened the execution of the evening and took some of the celebration out. The experience made it feel like the audience was being lectured at.

So, then the song choices, out of the myriad of songs that might have been chosen, seemed odd since there was a huge block of Disney film songs – many clearly in anti-feminist Disney cartoons – and another huge block of… James Bond songs. If I were cataloguing films where women were empowered, I would think Bond movies would be some of the least empowering.

That bewildering concert programming leads back to the people doing the artistic programming, and brought even more attention, through pointing out how “only 16 percent of women hold positions of creative power in Hollywood” and other such facts, that two men do all that decision-making for the Women’s Chorus.

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Celebrating 41 Years!

Seattle Center Festál announces 2015 series of 23 cultural festivals

In 2015, Seattle Center Festál explores the “art of culture” in a series of 23 celebrations on weekends throughout the year. The events, organized by ethnic and cultural organizations, in partnership with Seattle Center, offer wide-ranging entertainment and hands-on learning opportunities. Festivalgoers may engage with market vendors, food purveyors and information providers, while they enjoy illuminating exhibits and live music and dance that reveal the character and substance of the represented cultures.

Seattle Center Festál forms the bedrock of public programming at Seattle Center, captivating and enlightening festival-goers as they experience the distinct cultures that influence the character and course of our broader community. The festivals make use of stages and display areas in Seattle Center Armory, Fisher Pavilion, Mural Amphitheatre and other indoor and outdoor spaces at Seattle Center to present programming around themes of cultural importance such as celebrations of the moon and New Year, independence from colonial rule, remembrances of departed loved ones and the numerous factors that shape civilizations.

The 2015 series, at 23 festivals, is the largest yet for Seattle Center Festál, with Spirit of Indigenous People and Polish Festival Seattle recently joining the line-up. Opening in February with a celebration of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Festál runs through mid-November.

islands and learn about their true history.

Seattle Fiestas Patrias celebrates vibrant culture and community, independence and wellness in music, food and family; September 19-20, 12 noon-6pm. Sample traditional Latin American savories and sweets, dance to live mariachi music and join in children’s activities including a soccer clinic.

Spirit of West Africa offers drumming, dance, fashion and a lively marketplace; Saturday, May 9, 12 noon-8 pm. The traditions of West African countries come to life through this spirited festival of live music, film, art and games.

A Glimpse of China – Chinese Culture and Arts Festival, where Beijing meets Seattle; Saturday, May 16, 11am-6 pm. The festival highlights 5,000 years of Chinese history and showcases China’s distinct culture through arts and crafts, music and puppet performances, children’s activities and gift booths.

Northwest Folklife Festival celebrates the region’s rich cultural heritage Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25. Northwest Folklife features over 7,000 performers,

The Italian Festival features family fun and Italian indulgences; September 26-27, Saturday, 10am-7pm & Sunday, 10am-6pm.

Stomp grapes, toss a pizza, learn to cook Italian food, compete in a bocce tournament and celebrate the joy of “all things Italian,” from opera and popular music to pasta and wine.

Polish Festival Seattle showcases vibrant Polish arts and crafts, savory and sweet pastries, live music and dance; Saturday, July 11, 12 noon-8pm, with hands-on demonstrations of cutout paper art, pierogi making and pickle soup and hand-crafted pottery and CroatiaFest introduces the music, art, jewelry in the Polish marketplace. food, history and heritage of Croatia; Sunday, October 4, 12pm-8pm. Acclaimed dance enIranian Festival underscores a history of sembles and musicians, intricate costumes, art “unity in diversity” through performances, exhibits, folkdance lessons, wine tasting, tourpoetry and authentic cuisine; Saturday, Au- ist information and historical displays showgust 8, 11am-7pm. Music and dance, Rumi case Croatia’s rich past and vibrant present. poetry, puppet shows and face painting provide a glimpse into this culturally opulent TurkFest, with a bazaar, folkdancing and expressive culture. and culinary delights, underscores Turkish linkages to East and West; October 17-18, BrasilFest erupts in Brazilian music, Saturday, 11am-6pm & Sunday, 11am-5pm. martial arts and more; Sunday, August 16, Savor a cup of Turkish tea or coffee and 12 noon-7pm. Festival-goers may march in taste Turkish cuisine, while learning how a colorful parade, dance, sing, eat and be the Ottoman culture influenced Balkan food, music, dance, customs and language.

Dia de Muertos – A Mexican Celebration to Remember Our Departed honors the past and remembers our departed in arts, ritual and spirituality; October 31-November 1, Saturday, 12 pm-6:30pm & Sunday 12pm6pm. Create sugar skulls and paper skeletons, explore community altars and march in a musical procession to remember the departed.

Seattle Center Festál 2015 schedule: Tet Festival – Vietnamese Lunar New Year marks the New Year with lucky money, martial arts and Children of the Dragon; February 21-22, 11am-7pm. Revisit one thousand years of the Vietnamese history at this festive celebration and experience the dance and visual arts of Vietnam.

Irish Week presents a snapshot of Irish culture; March 14-15, 12 noon-6pm. Shop for authentic Irish products, create Celtic arts and crafts and take in colorful cultural exhibits, live music and dance and contemporary Irish short films.

Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures highlights French influence around the world and in our region; Sunday, March 22, 11 am-6 pm. The Fest offers French-inspired products, cooking demos and children’s games, live entertainment, foods, theater and hands-on workshops.

participatory dances, workshops, crafts, amazed as BrasilFest fills Seattle Center with a sultry display of South American food and more. soul, Brazilian style, and celebrates the culSpirit of Indigenous People promotes tural diversity of this dynamic country. the value of all Native Americans; SaturTibet Fest, from the roof of the world, day, May 30, 11am-5pm. Traditional and contemporary music and dance speak to this unique culture lives in Himalayan the world’s rich indigenous cultures, while arts, music and a craft bazaar; August 22native storytellers share the history and 23, 11am-5pm. Tibet’s ancient and modern history are woven into Tibet Fest through lore of their people. a mix of traditional and contemporary perPagdiriwang Philippine Festival pres- formances, a children’s corner, foods and ents a colorful exploration of Philippine herbal medicines. traditions and culture; June 6-7, 10am-6pm.

Arab Festival explores the cultural roots This independence celebration features costumes and pageantry, Filipino bands, and current influences of Arab countries hands-on children’s activities, craft exhibits through live performances, foods, and a traditional bazaar; August 29-30, 11am-7pm. and martial arts.

Strong coffee, dancing and workshops, famFestival Sundiata presents Black Arts ily activities, crafts and more, illuminate Fest marks African-American heritage and Arab culture in our midst.

Hmong New Year Celebration preserves the ancient Southeast Asian highland cultures of China, Laos and Thailand; Saturday, November 7, 11am-6pm. This harvest celebration showcases local Hmong dancers, musicians and artists in ways that illuminate this distinct culture.

Seattle Center Festál is a program of Seattle Center Productions. For more information on this cultural series and other Seattle Center public programming, click on www. seattlecenter.com or call 206 684-7200.

About Seattle Center Festál Seattle Center Festál 2015 explores the art of culture on weekends throughout the year.

The festivals highlight the diverse cultures and common threads of ethnic communities in our region with traditional and contemporary art, music, foods, youth activities, workshops, marketplaces and more. This collec-

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival deliciously and delightfully defines Japanese culture; April 24-26, 10am-6pm. This feast for the senses features Japanese food, Taiko drumming and artisan demonstrations that present both a modern and ancient view of this complex culture.

Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration launches Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Seattle on Sunday, May 3, 12 noon-5pm, with spectacular lion dances, live music and dance, youth drill teams, martial arts, drumming and incredible artists from around the state.

inspiration in music, food and fun; June 2021, Saturday, 12 noon-8pm & Sunday, 12 noon-6pm. The festival educates the community and celebrates people of African descent with continuous live entertainment, dance workshops and drumming.

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Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival brings to life the Aloha spirit in the Hula, Ono food, music and a Hawaiian marketplace; Sunday, September 13, 11am-7pm.

Journey through the sights, sounds and tastes of Hawaii, experience the festive spirit of the

tion of 23 cultural events is produced with the generous support of Coca-Cola, Alaska Airlines, T-Mobile, KUOW 94.9 Public Radio, Boeing, RealNetworks and 4Culture.

Additional support is provided by the City of Seattle and Seattle Center Foundation.

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Derivative Seventh Son lacking magic Universal Pictures

Ben Barnes and Jeff Bridges in Seventh Son

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer SEVENTH SON Now playing Thousands of years before magic became nothing more than a fantastical dream, Master John Gregory (Jeff Bridges) is the last of the vaunted Falcon Knights, a celebrated order of warriors known as Spooks responsible for fending off the Forces of Darkness including the all-powerful Witch Queen Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore).

Having trapped her in what was supposed to be an inescapable prison, with the power of the Blood Moon she has escaped her mountain confinement with plans to destroy all her former captor holds near and dear, while laying the remainder of humanity to waste

with the help of her devoted minions.

In need of a new apprentice, Gregory has journeyed to the home of Tom Ward (Ben Barnes), a seventh son of a seventh son, in hopes of enlisting him on his quest to stop Mother Malkin before her plans can take shape. But things are not all they appear with the young man, a power emanating through him the likes of which the Spook has never known before. It might have something to do with the visions of a cloudy future he sometimes proclaims to see, or it could be his willingness to see the best in everyone, including the mysterious half-witch Alice (Alicia Vikander). More than likely, however, it has everything to do with Tom’s secretive mother Mam (Olivia Williams), the woman concealing a terrible secret that leads directly back to the feet of Mother Malkin herself.

Based on Joseph Delaney’s The Spook’s Apprentice, the first book in the author’s massively successful 13 book The Wardstone Chronicles series, Russian director Sergey Bodrov’s (Prisoner of the Mountains) longdelayed Hollywood debut Seventh Son isn’t so much a disaster as it is an instantly forgettable waste of time. Having bounced in and out of the release schedule for the past two years, the film attempts to set up a new fantasy playground in hopes of filling the vacuum now that Peter Jackson has left Middle Earth behind and Walden Media appears to be done transporting the Pevensie children to Narnia. Sadly, this epic attempt falls pointlessly flat, little interesting or inspired taking place, relegating things to a plain of irrelevance that’s moderately dispiriting.

To be fair, that’s not entirely true, the director staging a couple of rousing sequences of action and mayhem that get the pulse racing and set the blood afire. There’s a great bit involving Gregory and Tom taking on one of Mother Malkin’s most lethal warriors, the bear-clawed Urag (Jason Scott Lee), while an escape from a troll-like creature known as a Boggart is an unabashedly silly rollercoaster ride of cartoonish lunacy that’s more fun than it probably should be.

Barnes and Vikander also have a couple of touching moments together, their chemistry cutting through the somewhat tedious mechanics of their rudimentary and overly familiar relationship, giving the film a little more in the way of heart than it would have possessed otherwise.

I’ll also say this: Even when Jeff Bridges is picking up a paycheck, he still gives far more of himself than most, becoming a jovial and electrifying presence in the process. Much like he did with the equally dopey, if even more underwhelming, R.I.P.D., the Oscar-winner appears to be having a blast doing his idiosyncratic thing, twirling and whirling through the production with a jokey fearlessness that’s close to incredible.

Bridges is a hoot, traveling through the pro-

ceedings with a distinctive cocksure grace that’s something else.

But the rest? The rest is a waste of time.

Moore is a facile, boring villainess, going through the histrionic motions as if she doesn’t know what possessed her to take the role in the first place. As for her minions, other than Lee’s all-too-brief work, the majority are faceless creatures doing little of consequence, the exception being two-time Academy Award nominee Djimon Hounsou who deserves a heck of a lot better. Coupled with his wasted appearance as a second-rate toady in Guardians of the Galaxy, the remarkably talented actor is quickly becoming nothing more than a poorly used afterthought. Here’s hoping something is done to change that very, very soon.

It’s hard to know where everything went wrong. Bodrov is a talented director, his Russian productions, including the Oscarnominated Mongol, speaking for themselves. For that matter, so do the talents of screenwriters Charles Leavitt (Blood Diamond) and Steven Knight (Locke), so the fact everything falls so frustratingly flat is almost unfathomable. But the teaming up of all these cinematic talents – including behind-the-scenes craftsman like vaunted production designer Dante Ferretti (Hugo, The Name of the Rose), costume designer Jacqueline West (Quills) and composer Marco Beltrami (The Hurt Locker) – is perplexingly all for naught; and while the work everyone does is, on the surface, solid, what their efforts produce is anything but.

I admittedly long for the days studios would make movies like Seventh Son on a regular basis. I feel like Matthew Robbins’ 1981 fantasy Dragonslayer is legitimately great, while films like Ridley Scott’s Legend and even Peter Yates’ undeniably derivative Krull make me grin ear-to-ear like a sword and sorcery loving madwoman. But Bodrov’s epic just doesn’t cut it, not even as a guilty pleasure, and saying that out loud kind of breaks my heart.

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will head up to the observation deck of the Empire State Building. On the whole the majority are blandly unappealing, and for a movie that revolves almost entirely upon each character’s connection to music this is a fatal flaw indeed.

I like that Hathaway throws so much of herself into things, giving a raw, almost naked performance free of movie star glamour or ar-

tifice, and I appreciate the laidback, documentary-like approach Barker-Froyland uses to navigate through things start to finish. Yet, my excitement level never got above lukewarm at any point, and even with a final 15 minutes that are much, much better than anything that preceded them, that still isn’t enough to make Song One more than an intriguing curiosity and sadly little more than that.

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Franny Ellis (Anne Hathaway) has returned home. Her estranged brother Henry (Ben Rosenfeld) is in a coma, and the last words she spoke to him six months prior were hardly loving. Overcome with grief, not sure how best to interact with her emotionally spent mother Karen (Mary Steenburgen), Franny seeks out her sibling’s favorite artist, singer-songwriter James Forester (Johnny Flynn), her reasons for doing so ones she’s figuring out as she goes along.

There isn’t much more to say in regards to plot as far as writer/director Kate BarkerFroyland’s feature narrative debut Song One is concerned. There will be music. There will be a budding romantic relationship between Franny and James. There will be scenes of confrontation, forgiveness and understanding between a grieving mother and her equally devastated daughter. All of this is pretty much guaranteed to happen, BarkerFroyland checking off each and every box on her checklist as the film moves through each one of its briskly paced 86 minutes.

And that’s the problem. As nicely livedin and as authentic as things might feel, the central dramatics never surprise, never go any place that feels slightly fresh or original.

It takes a massively long time to warm up to Franny, the budding anthropologist a frigid and dour pyramid of depression, guilt and ennui whose constant malaise is close to insufferable. I get that she’s grieving, and I also get she feels horrible about the last conversation she had with her brother. But none of that means she should be a chore to be around, watching her wander the streets trying to follow the footsteps outlined in Henry’s diary nowhere near as interesting or as intriguing as they inherently should be.

At the same time, it’s hard for me to dismiss Barker-Froyland’s freshman outing entirely.

She does a terrific job of transforming the little-known Brooklyn neighborhoods showcased within the film into their own uniquely beguiling characters, time and place almost more important than the blossoming romance itself proves to be. Additionally, she crafts an exquisite supporting part for Steenburgen, the tenacious actress giving Karen a fiery and fascinating dimensionality that continually surprises and enchants. It’s a bewitching turn, and every time she stepped into the frame I found I couldn’t take my eyes off of her for a single solitary second.

But the music is oddly forgettable, never taking on a life of its own or transcending the inherent melodramatics of the scenario.

While nicely sung and performed, I can’t say any of them stuck with me in a way that mattered, save a silly little ditty revolving around whether or not Franny and James

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SATURDAY - February 14

Valentine’s Day Ski Buddies. Every Saturday & Sunday. Ski, board or snow shoe locally with fellow club members! www. skibuddies.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 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.

Between the Covers - Gay City LGBT Library Book Club. 1pm. Gay City, 517 E. Pike St. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Informal group of Queer folks talking about Queer literature. Visit www.gaycity.org for monthly reading selection.

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 Kekuhi & Kaumakaiwa Kanaka’ole in Concert. Doors 6pm, Luau 6:30pm, Concert 8pm. Town Hall, 8th Ave & Seneca St. Features Hawaiian mother & Trans daughter (Mahu) duo - descendants of the most prolific Hawaiian chanters of the 20th Century - plus a traditional Hawaiian feast. www.townhallseattle.org Rainbow City Band - “Swingin’ With Your Sweetie!”

6:30pm. Seattle Renaissance Hotel, 515 Madison St. Celebrate the sweetest night of the year with dinner and dancing to the music of the Purple Passion Swing Band.

Tickets: $100 includes dinner and dancing. Proceeds to Rainbow City Band. 1-866-841-9139 ext 2126; www. rainbowcityband.com Lambert House QUEER Youth Valentine’s Dance.

7-11pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E at E Republican St. Come enjoy the music, food. and fun games. No alcohol, no drugs, no hate. Suggested donation: $5-$15 to support Lambert House programming is requested, but not required. Lambert House events are for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and Ally youth, ages 14-22. (Youth 11-13 may participate in the Lambert House drop-in center with a signed parental consent form.)

Gay City Arts Present “Member Dismembered” (2/122/15). 2/12-2/14 7:30pm; 2/15 2pm. Gay City Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. When Ken’s penis disappears into the internet, his partner & friends embark on a surreal & often naked odyssey into interchangeable torsos, anonymous genetalia, a gigantic atomic-penis straight out of the 1950s & the question “who are we, when can we be anything?” 18+. www.gaycity.org For information on GLBT-friendly religious/spiritual organizations in the Greater Seattle area, call or email Rick at the SGN office: 206-324-4297; sgn2@ sgn.org.

Ski Buddies. Every Saturday & Sunday. Ski, board or snow shoe locally with fellow club members! www. skibuddies.org Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHikingGroup/ Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday.

Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards!

Sponsored by the Snohomish County Gay Men’s Task Force. For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com Ethyl Forever Car Club, Pacific NW Region Lambda Car Club Monthly Tire Kick/Social. 10:30am. Randy’s Restaurant, 10016 E Marginal Way S (south of the Museum of Flight). Meets the 3rd Sunday each month.

This monthly informal auto enthusiasts event starts with breakfast at this location with a show & tell and continues to a chosen point of interest. Open to all LGBTQ persons & friends who have an interest in the automobile, not just collector or performance vehicles. ethylforever@ hotmail.com Seattle Sunday Bowling. 10:30am. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW Oregon St). Open bowl every

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

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

PFLAG/Bremerton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 700 Callahan Dr, Bremerton. Meets 3rd Monday each month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 3257724.

PFLAG/Everett Monthly Meeting. 7pm. First Congregational Church of Everett, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Meets 3rd Monday each month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

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

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

(253) 474-8897.

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

TUESDAY - February 17

Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You don’t have to worry about how you bowl! $6.50 + $2 shoe rental. (425) 785-4725.

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

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

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

Seattle University Student Center, 901 12th Ave, Room 122. Every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. Perfect for guys looking for more relaxed play, who are just getting back into soccer, just learning the game and/or want to supplement their competitive play with a recreational team. To sign up visit www. raincitysoccer.org Gay City Arts Present “Member Dismembered” (2/122/15). 2/12-2/14 7:30pm; 2/15 2pm. Gay City Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. When Ken’s penis disappears into the internet, his partner & friends embark on a surreal & often naked odyssey into interchangeable torsos, anonymous genetalia, a gigantic atomic-penis straight out of the 1950s & the question “who are we, when can we be anything?” 18+. www.gaycity.org Seattle Prime Timers Monthly Potluck Social & General Meeting. 2-4pm. Seattle First Baptist Church Recreation Hall, 1111 Harvard Ave (at E Seneca St - enter thru glass doors on Harvard Ave.) Meets 3rd Sunday most months. Bring a dish to serve 6-8 people. $4 door fee covers hall rental. SPT is a social club for Gay men & their friends. www.seattleprimetimers.org.

“Reel Women” - Seattle Women’s Chorus in Concert in Whidbey Island. 3pm. South Whidbey Island High School Performing Arts Center, 5675 Maxwelton Rd, Langley. SWC presents a musical tribute to some of the

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February 14 thru February 22

silver screen’s most famous and scintillating women.

Tickets: $25. Benefits Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse. www.cadacanhelp Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/Weds/ Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

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

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

MONDAY - February 16

Presidents Day (Because of the Presidents Day holiday some regularly scheduled events may be cancelled or rescheduled.

Check with the sponsors of your events to confirm date, time & place.)

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

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

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

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

Planned Parenthood, 2001 E Madison. Meets 3rd Tuesday most months (schedule varies in summer). A Public-Private Partnership in Support of LGBT youth.

All are welcome at meetings; lots of volunteer opportunities are discussed. 632-0662 ext 49; CRISIS LINE: 1-877-SAFE-SAFE; www.safeschoolscoalition.org.

Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org LGBTQ Questioning & Allied Youth Drop-in Group in Renton. 6-8pm. Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS), 1025 S 3rd St, Renton. Meets every Tuesday. Confidential. Snacks provided. Bring friends or come alone - anyone 12-18 is welcome. Questions? Call Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600 ext 155, or email sarahh@rays.org Seattle Police Department LGBTQ Advisory Council Monthly Meeting. 6-8pm. Seattle Police Department East Precinct Community Meeting Room, 12th Ave & E Pine St. Meets 3rd Tuesday most months. The Sexual Minority Community Advisory Council has been established by the SPD to increase relationships & communication between the community & the SPD. Members of the GLBT community are invited to attend. kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Topics range from family issues to school happenings to like/lust/love relationships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Celebrating 41 Years!

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, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma.

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

Every Tuesday.

Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who want to play. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 414-8797. www.otterpolo.com.

Seattle Poetry Slam. Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm. Rebar, 1114 Howell St. Every Tuesday. A spoken word poetry event that features a weekly open mic, feature poet, and slam (poetry competition). Come out and express yourself. LGBTQ- & QTPOC-friendly; all genders welcome. $5. 21+. seattlepoetryslam.org

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FRIDAY - February 20

WEDNESDAY - February 18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing. 3222437; www.sasgcc.org The Gay Uncle Time – A Celebration of Pop, Underground, Camp, Gay & Trash Culture of the ‘60s & ‘70s and Beyond! With Fabulous Special Guests. 7pm.

The Rendezvous Grotto, 2322 2nd Ave. 3rd Wednesday each month. A combination salon, cabaret, classroom, story time visit with your favorite relative you never knew you had & a few of his fabulous friends. Picture John Waters subbing for Garrison Keillor on a $13 budget in a friend’s living room with special guests. $5 at the door. www.facebook.com/thegayuncletime.

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

Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300.

All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. www. ingersollcenter.org Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemoviebearssubscribe@yahoogroups.com Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

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

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

Gay Male Sexuality & Relationships. 7:30-9pm.

SASG, 303 17th Ave. E. Every Thursday. A discussion group that is strictly focused on sexual topics and relationship issues related to being a Gay male. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo - in Edmonds.

7:30pm. Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave N., Edmonds. This company of professional male dancers performs the full range of the ballet and modern dance repertoire. A playful, entertaining view of classical ballet in parody form and en travesti. 425-275-9595; www. ec4arts.org.

Debauchery. Doors 7pm, Show 8pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. Queers stripping for Queers in a hot, anti-oppressive space, raising money for organizations that serve the Queer community. Features stripteases, lots of audience interaction & even birthday lapdances on stage! Be sure to bring plenty of dollar bills - a portion of the proceeds goes to non-profits providing health & social services within the Queer community.

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

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.)

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 - February 19

Alcoholics Anonymous “Safe & Sober Group.”

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

BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting.

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

Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org Q Hour. 4:30-5:30pm. Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave. 1st & 3rd Thursday each month. A group for LGBTQ youth 13-21 & their allies. Sponsored by Youthcare. FREE. 622-5555 x 212.

Shifting Gears. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth.

(425) 747-4937.

MOHAI History Cafe: The Impact of HIV/AIDS in Seattle. 6:30-7:30pm. 860 Terry Ave N. A discussion with panelists Phil Bereano, Christine Hurley, Dr Robert Wood moderated by Erin Bailey. www.mohai.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities. 6:308:30pm. Municipal Bldg, 600 4th Ave, Room 221. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. SCSM is made up of 15 volunteer members who work to ensure that the City of Seattle fairly & equitably addresses sexual minority concerns. Meetings open to the public. 684-4514.

Obesity & Cancer: The Influence of Weight on Cancer Survivorship. 6:45-8:30pm. Gilda’s Club, 1400 Broadway. Marian Neuhouser, PhD, RD from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center will explore the importance of weight on cancer survivorship & discuss strategies for healthy eating & physical activity. www.

Visit us online www.sgn.org

gildasclubseattle.org Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club Monthly Potluck & Meeting. 7pm. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. Bottom Dwellers promotes safe & responsible scuba diving & other outdoor activities for the GLBT community & friends at all experience levels. For info & location, www. bottomdwellers.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 Film Screening - “Until the Well Runs Dry: Medicine & the Exploitation of Black Bodies.” 7pm. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave S. Much of the film centers on the life of Chris Baker, a Black lab assistant who robbed graves to supply the Medical College of Virginia with anatomical specimens. Panel discussion follows the film. FREE. GLBT Legal Clinic. 7-9pm. Meets the 3rd Thursday each month. QLaw Foundation holds a monthly legal clinic addressing the legal needs of LGBT individuals & couples. Volunteer attorneys provide FREE 30-minute consultations. For information and to schedule an appointment, call 235-7235. Clinic volunteers return calls on Tuesdays between 12noon-3pm. For information, visit www.q-law.org/legalclinic PFLAG Bellevue/Eastside Monthly Meeting. 7-9pm.

First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave NE, Bellevue. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. Wheelchair accessible. See http://community.pflag.org/PFLAG Bellevue. Contact us at info@bellevue-pflag.org or 425-483-6642.

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

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

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

Every Thursday. 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

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

(253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org First Fridays in Yakima. 7-9pm. 223 N 1st St, Yakima.

Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays. Social, support, education & advocacy group for the Yakima area GLBTQ community & their allies. All are welcomed & invited. (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html 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 A Call to Action: End the Siege on Black Lives! Radical Women Black History Month Community Meeting. 7pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Come strategize around critical issues of race and resistance. Dynamic speakers will kick off an open conversation on how to sustain the movement against police violence and address poverty, jobs, gentrification, and schools. Door $3; students and unemployed $1.

Desserts and snack plates with vegan option $2.50-$7.

To arrange childcare or work exchange, please call two days ahead. 206-722-2453. www.radicalwomen. org; www.socialism.com. Sponsored by Comrades of Color Caucus of Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party.

Rain Country Dance Night. 7-11pm, lessons at 7:15pm.

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

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

(253) 474-8897.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo - in Tacoma.

7:30pm. Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma. This company of professional male dancers performs the full range of the ballet and modern dance repertoire. A playful, entertaining view of classical ballet in parody form and en travesti. 253-591-5890; www.broadwaycenter.org.

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

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

Seattle Counseling Service, Rainbow Room, 1216 Pine St at Melrose Ave. Every Friday. LGBTQ supported. (See Sunday listing at noon for details.) Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org GaYme Night 4 the LGBT Community. 8pm-1am.

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

SATURDAY - February 21

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday each month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lamberthouse.org HIV Cure 101: Making the Science Accessible. 3-6pm.

Seattle Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, Microsoft Auditorium. The first presentation will introduce current HIV research, the second will discuss challenges in finding a cure for children with HIV & the third will cover genetic therapies. FREE. www.spl.org/calendar-of-events

SUNDAY - February 22

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

4th Annual One Love Wedding Showcase. 12noon5pm. Seattle Marriott Waterfront, 2100 Alaskan Way. Features more than 100 award-winning Northwest wedding experts representing 25 wedding and life categories. Top of the line goods & services for every aspect of planning a future together. www.oneloveseattle.com Seattle Prime Timers Rap Group. 12:30pm. SASG, 300 17th Ave E, Room 1. “How has your sense of fulfillment changed in this stage of your life?” Metro routes 10, 12, 43.

Rain City Jacks. 4th Sunday each month at 1pm; 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at 7pm. Location & membership details provided upon request. Friendly, sexpositive, non-profit and private. Membership required.

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

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10th Annual Academy Awards Party. 4pm. Seattle Cinema, 2100 4th Ave. Gay City & Three Dollar Bill Cinema present the hottest Oscar event in town! $25 general admission includes the broadcast, delicious food thruout the evening, no-host bar & chances to win fabulous prizes. $85 VIP adds special seating, complimentary champagne, free coat check & a fabulous gift bag. 21+.

A Night at the Oscars. 4pm. Purr, 1518 11th Ave. Join Purr and SGN for an Oscar Night party. Come early to fill out your ballot. Prizes awarded all night. www. purrseattle.com

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.facebook.com/ISCSORE; www. imperialcourtofseattle.com Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 517 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm.

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: 888-809-5035, www.raincityjacks. org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples. org; Seattle Men in Leather: www.seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, www.seattle primetimers.org.

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

Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project - gayhistnw@aol.com Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org 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 & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworksseattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, https://groups.yahoo.com/group/maybebabyseattle;

Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup. com/proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: 5687777, info@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www.seattlepflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Program at API Chaya, 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multiculturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 7813565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo. com, www.macctsea.org; Nubian Pride Productions, nubianpride@gmail.com; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN) offers rapid HIV testing, M-F, 10am-5pm, 322-7061, www.pocaan.org and on Facebook; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; Sistah Sinema, www. sistahsinema.com, info@sistahsinema.com; TrikoneNorthwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www. trikonenw.org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-6850164; U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle.

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

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

Call 323-LGBT Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. Or 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

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Seattle Area Support Groups & Community Center (SASG) is a non-profit organization that builds community and cultivates powerful, healthy lives by providing emotional support and personal development services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, the Queer communities, and those who love them. 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 Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Seattle PrideFest - www.seattlepridefest.org Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) E-zine is an electronic resource distributed to people affected

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

(425) 339-5298.

Social Outreach Seattle (SOSea) - www.facebook. com/socialoutreachseattle South Sound Q Calendar - LGBTQ events in Tacoma, Olympia & Sound Puget Sound area; www.South SoundQCal.com SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail. com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emerald citysoftball.org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/ EthylForever CarClub/; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops: www.jetcityhoops.org; Olympic

Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures. org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www. puddletownsquares.org; Rain City Soccer: www. raincitysoccer.org; Rain Country Dance Association: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; Sea Dawgs: LGBT ice hockey - SkateSeaDawgs@gmail.com and on Facebook; Seattle Frontrunners: www.seattlefront runners.org; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orcaswim team.org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otter polo.com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www.quakerugby. com; Seattle Tennis Alliance: www.seattletennis alliance.org; Seattle Unified Bowling Association (SUBA): magee98106@ aol.com, www.teamseattle.org/bowling.htm, www.theprideleague.com, Century 21 League; Seattle United Soccer League: www.seattleunitedsl.com; Seattle Volleyball Club: www.seattlevolleyballclub.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www. teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934.

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

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

YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth. org; Health Education Youth Outreach: for LGBTQ youth, ages 16-24 - Jessica Hatlo, 206-957-1665, jessicah@llaa.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.MatthewsPlace.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter. org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattlepflag.org; Pizza Klatch: weekly lunchtime support groups for LGBTQ youth in Thurston County, www. pizzaklatch.org; Prism: for LGBTQ youth, 14-21, in Puyallup - Cherise.Alexander@ multicare.org; www. facebook.com/PuyallupPrism; Proud Out Wonderful (POW!): for LGBTQ youth, 13-21, in South King County, 206-326-9112, www.facebook.com/proudoutwonderful; Q Youth Resources: in Kitsap County - 360-698-3335; www.kchaf.org; Queer Youth Space: 206-495-9963; www.queeryouth space.org; Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS): LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth drop-in group, ages 12-18 - Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600, ext 155; sarahh@rays.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 451-SAFE (451-7233) (non-emergency), 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1-877-723-3723) (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www.thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; Vista Youth Center: for LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth, ages 14-21, in Kennewick, 509-396-5198, www.vistayouthcenter.org; YouthCare/Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org

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