ISSUE 34
C E L E B R AT I N G
VOLUME 51
49 YEARS
F R I D AY
IN
AUGUST 25, 20 2 3
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PRIDE ON THE BEACH An interview with Alki Beach Pride founder Stacy Bass-Walden by Cameron Martinez SGN Intern Colorful tents and food trucks crowded a closed-off portion of Alki Avenue in celebration of the ninth annual Alki Beach Pride event. While a smoky haze obscured the usual views of Bainbridge, Magnolia, and Queen Anne, people still danced and partied on the sandy shores. A performer entertains the crowds at Alki Beach Pride – Photo by Cameron Martinez
see BEACH page 8
Bomb threats cancel drag event at Brewmaster’s Taproom Photo courtesy of Kara Sutra
by Nemesis SGN Contributing Writer Content warning: This article contains mention of anti-LGBTQ+ terrorism.
It’s beauty vs. brawn as the Sisters face off against Quake Rugby A postulant kicks off – Photo by Casey Engler / Courtesy of the Quake Rugby
The Brewmaster’s Taproom, a craft beer emporium in Renton, was the recent target of a bomb threat due to a monthly, all-ages drag queen story hour at the venue.
see DRAG page 6
Quake Rugby and the Abbey of St. Joan, Seattle’s chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, faced off Saturday at Cal It was a whirlwind of holy habits and Anderson Park in a riotous event called sporty straps as two of Seattle’s most promi- “Jockstraps & Glitter.” nent Gay organizations went head-to-head see KICKBALL page 8 in a charity kickball game for the ages.
by Teddy MacQuarrie SGN Contributing Writer