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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 04, Volume 40, January 27, 2012

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by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor

Supermodel of the world and drag entertainer RuPaul is at it again. Season 4 of the enormously successful RuPaul’s Drag Race premieres Monday night on LOGO, and reality TV lovers and drag enthusiasts have been on

pins and needles to get their first glimpse of this season’s competing cast. The wait is finally over: RuPaul and her girls are back, and if all the hype and fanfare come close to the reality of the show, Season 4 is poised to be the biggest and best one yet.

by Gary M. Kramer SGN Contributing Writer Albert Nobbs gives actress Glenn Close – who also produced, and co-wrote the screenplay and penned the closing song lyrics – a plum part as a woman who poses as a male butler in 19th-century Ireland. Close’s work in the film has garnered her an Oscar nomination for best actress. The story, which addresses gender roles of the Victorian era, is a pet project for Close. She won an Obie in 1982 for her performance as Nobbs in a stage version of the George Moore’s short story.

On the phone from New York, Close pauses to give her dog Bill, a mutt, a treat so she could talk about Albert Nobbs.

Although the character was familiar to the actress, becoming the reserved Albert Nobbs

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Wes Hurley dishes on Waxie SGN’s 2012 Oscar Moon in Fallen Jewel nomination recap Waxie Moon and Wes Hurley go together like peanut butter and jelly. Each is quite different on their own, but mix them together and you’ve got a combination loved by millions.

Waxie and Wes, creative partners in crime, cannot be stopped, and I’m not mad about that! The two cohorts have been hard at work – alongside a large cast of actors, extras, and dancers – filming their latest piece of cinema, Waxie Moon in Fallen Jewel.

I spoke with Hurley over coffee about his muse, Moon, the movie, and how Waxie Moon in Fallen Jewel – a movie he describes as a “crazy epic art film slash comedy musical” – got its start. The young director and CEO of I Ate My Eye Films was happy to oblige and what transpired was an afternoon of diving into the gender-blending raw yet refined world of Moon and Hurley.

In 2009, while working on a

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN Contributing Writer When Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) president Tom Sherak and former Best Actress nominee Jennifer Lawrence announced the nominees for the 2012 Oscars, there were more than a few shocks and surprises. Sure, supposed frontrunners Hugo, The

Artist, and The Descendants led the way with 11, 10, and five major nominations, respectively, but they were joined by six other contenders in the all-important Best Picture category, including the much-maligned (at least in some corners, certainly not in mine) Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, a fact that had many punsee oscars page 28

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by Jerry L. Peerson SGN Contributing Writer

Arosa, Switzerland, boasts some of the planet’s most stunning natural beauty.

Postcard-perfect snowy alpine scenery surrounds this winter wonderland holiday village. Only one thing could enhance this wealth of enchantment: Arosa Gay Ski Week!

Internationally attended by copious numbers of gorgeous and captivating Gays and Lesbians, from Canada to Cameroon and everywhere in between, this weeklong smorgasbord of adventure is one of Europe’s biggest and most highly anticipated annual Pride-like events. This year’s festivities took place from January 8 to 15.

One of the unique advantages Arosa Gay Ski Week has over many Pride-themed events is that many, if not almost all, of its participants travel from afar to enjoy a plethora of day and nighttime outdoor activities every bit as much as the vivacious oonsa-oonsa found in the late night club scene. Who wouldn’t love to boast about skiing, snowboarding, curling, sledging, or snowshoeing in the fabulous legendary Alps? Even if you’re not the most agile person, feel free to leave any self-conscious concerns about being judged behind (the at-

titude in the air is welcoming to all), though if you wish, there are always classes available for any skill set, taught by friendly and let’s just say fit instructors.

If you find yourself near the opposite end of the outdoorsy, adrenaline-junkie spectrum, Arosa Gay Ski Week has plenty to offer you, too. By day, you can take a leisurely shopping stroll through the walkable and charming town. Or, take a slightly ear-popping, enclosed coaster ride up to the Tschuggenhütte terrace and catch some rays and relax on one of many lounge chairs awaiting you. In the evening, enjoy traditional Swiss fondue at Hotel Pratschli (www.praetschli.ch), then make your way over to one of many events, such as a classical concert performed by world-renowned musicians, or one of the nightly themed parties around town.

Upon arriving in Arosa, nestled 5,800 feet high up in Switzerland’s lush, iconic mountain range, make your way by foot to one of the 10 Gay-friendly partner hotels that accommodate any budget. For additional savings, look into an “Event Pass,” offering discounts on anything from rental equipment and ski passes to guaranteed entry into events and parties. The parties alone (such as an enticing and flirtatious opening night Welcome Party and the wet-Speedo-abunMelin da Sue Gordo n

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dant Splash Pool Party) are nearly worth the price of the pass – ranging from around $94 for a Silver Pass to $210 for a Gold Pass. You can buy the pass by phone, online at www. arosa-gayskiweek.com, or at the Arosa Welcome Desk in town.

Getting to Arosa is a cinch. From Switzerland’s bustling Zurich, the Southeast-bound train towards the Alps and the ancient city of Chur (pronounced “koo’r”) is a visual treat in itself. From Chur, disembarking and transferring to the Arosa-bound train,

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The other nominees in the category were more or less the widely expected ones: Midnight in Paris, Tree of Life, Moneyball, The Help, and War Horse rounding things out.

The biggest surprise snub had to be the exclusion of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, especially considering it received five major nominations including nods for Best Editing and Best Actress (Rooney Mara). Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy also did surprisingly well on the nomination front, receiving three, including ones for Best Actor Gary Oldman (the revered actor’s first) and for Best Adapted Screenplay.

The Best Actor category was an especially tough call for the voting members of the AMPAS. Oldman, George Clooney (The Descendants), Brad Pitt (Moneyball), Jean Dujardin (The Artist), and Demian Bichir (A Better Life) all made the cut while the likes of Michael Fassbender (Shame), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (50/50), and Ryan Gosling (Drive, The Ides of March) were left on the outside looking in. The same could also be said for the Best Actress category, and while expected nominees Meryl Streep (The Iron Lady), Viola Davis (The Help), and Michelle Williams (My Week with Marilyn) made the cut, both Mara and former nominee Glenn Close (Albert Nobbs) took slots many figured were going to be handed out to the likes of Tilda Swinton (We Need to Talk About Kevin), Charlize Theron (Young Adult), or Elizabeth Olsen (Martha Marcy May Marlene).

Other surprises? How about supposed frontrunner Albert Brooks (Drive) being left out of the nominee pool in the Best Supporting Actor category? Sure, Christopher Plummer (Beginners), Jonah Hill (Moneyball), and Kenneth Branagh (My Week with Marilyn) all made the cut, but anyone who predicted that both Max Von Sydow (Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close) and Nick Nolte (Warrior) would be given nomi-

just in front of the “HB” (or main station), is easy to navigate. Finally, as you make your way up to Arosa, you’ll be treated to even more stunning scenery, including the historic Langwies Viaduct.

Whatever you fancy, the annual Gay Ski Week in Arosa is sure to not only exceed your expectations, but also to award you a lifetime of blissful memories and friendships that at week’s end will have you marking your calendar for the following year! nations over Brooks did so with decidedly crooked smiles.

Supporting Actress contenders include The Help scene-stealers Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain, Berenice Bejo (The Artist), Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids), and Janet McTeer (Albert Nobbs), making this the only acting category that went more or less as expected. On the director front, the only surprise is the snubbing of Steven Spielberg for War Horse (which still received six total nominations), Woody Allen (Midnight in Paris), Terrence Malick (Tree of Life), Martin Scorsese (Hugo), Alexander Payne (The Descendants), and Michel Hazanavicius (The Artist) filling out the category instead.

But probably the most surprising category had to be the nominees for Best Animated Film. While studio financed efforts Rango, Kung Fu Panda 2, and Puss in Boots are all up for the win, the likes of The Adventures of Tintin, Cars 2, Happy Feet 2, Arthur Christmas, Rio, and Winnie the Pooh were all left out in the cold. Instead, foreign imports A Cat in Paris and Chico & Rita found themselves as the final two nominees, a fact that left Hollywood heavyweights like Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, Disney, FOX, and Pixar scratching their heads.

For my part, nominations that made me personally squeal for joy were Best Original Screenplay nominations for J.C. Chandor (Margin Call) and Asghar Farhadi (A Separation, which is also up for Best Foreign Film), Undefeated up for Best Documentary, and Alberto Iglesias getting a nod for his superb original score for Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. I was also very excited both Malick and Allen found themselves in the Best Director race as I didn’t think either had a chance of being recognized for their outstanding work in 2011, both films two of the more inspiring released all of last year.

The 84th Annual Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Sunday, February 26, 2012, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood and Highland Center, and televised live

by ABC. The Oscar presentation also will be shown live in more than 200 countries worldwide.

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Maria Larionoff with the Seattle Symphony January 21 Benaroya Hall When many members of the Seattle Symphony are absent while performing at Seattle Opera, the programs at Benaroya are planned for works that use smaller ensembles, most often consisting of the players not at the Opera. In the past, we tended to get baroque-through-Haydn and Mozart works.

Last week’s concerts changed all that with an evening whose highlight was a work less than 15 years old.

The program did indeed start with Haydn, but this was no ordinary Haydn. Olari Elts, the 41-year-old Estonian conductor, uncovered a Haydn that I have never heard before, even though “Symphony No. 86” is one of my favorites, whose familiar themes have at times been “earworms” which entertain (and finally annoy) my poor brain. Looking like a nerdish high school boy, his manner was all business. But flowing from this super-serious demeanor came a musicality and warmth that filled the Haydn with constant surprises. These were not self-indulgent ideas, superimposed on the unsuspecting composer; instead they were brilliant insights that opened up musical sentences I never knew were there.

Most amazing was the response Elts got from the players. Even though rehearsals

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were cut short or lost because of the winter storms, I have never heard more detailed playing from the SSO. Varied dynamics, exquisite phrasing, and flexible tempi all seemed utterly natural but entirely new.

Tension suddenly gave way to lovely repose. Ensemble was perfection despite the many changes in tempo, and balances were eloquent, revealing instruments with a clarity that delighted my ears. Elts’ gestures couldn’t have been clearer. He didn’t always beat time, yet his beat was sharp, and his cues were clearly given. No movement seemed wasted or unanswered by the players. This Estonian is clearly a master of extraordinary gifts. His Haydn alone was more than worth the price of admission.

It will be easier to understand the sublime beauty of the work that followed if you know the musical language of Arvo Pärt.

Highly tonal yet utterly modern, this almost minimalist style has an emotional, perhaps spiritual quality. The “Concerto for Violin and String Orchestra, ‘Distant Light’” by Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks certainly reflects such a musical world. To Pärt’s palette Vasks adds considerably more variety and more rhythmic thrust. Though there were periods of extreme repose, with almost no discernable rhythm, he nonetheless included a peasant dance, a short waltz, and other lively sections. There was, in fact, not a dull moment. And the quiet, sometimes hymn-like passages had an ecstatic beauty that might evoke tears.

There are already three commercial re-

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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer If you hear Nirvana’s “Come as You Are” or Ben Gibbard’s voice over the loudspeakers at Sea-Tac Airport while you’re checking in for your flight, there’s nothing wrong with you. Proceed to your gate.

A cooperative effort by the Port of Seattle, Seattle Music Commission, and PlayNetwork is set to launch January 28, allowing thousands of inbound and outbound travelers to savor a little something Seattle is fa-

mous for – um, besides coffee and salmon.

We’re talking about music. From Quincy Jones to Heart to Fleet Foxes, the Emerald City’s long-acclaimed music scene will be deservingly showcased at Sea-Tac by overhead playlists that include rising stars and more established artists with Seattle roots.

Gibbard, along with Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Macklemore, and LeRoy Bell are a few of the musicians who’ll provide narratives of our city’s vibrant music history for all passengers, regardless of cabin class, to listen to. The Sea-

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cordings of this work, and it’s easy to see why. For one thing, it offers the soloists no fewer than three long cadenzas in which to show nearly every skill. Maria Larionoff, the former concertmaster of the SSO, was more than an able proponent of Vasks’ “Concerto.” The considerable virtuosic demands were well under her control, and her tone was rich and beautiful. Elts and Larionoff worked together effortlessly. And there were certainly no signs of the shortened rehearsal periods in the way the orchestra accompanied the soloist. This was a gripping and gorgeous performance.

The single work after intermission was Mendelssohn’s lovely “Symphony No.

4, ‘Italian.’” Perhaps here was where the shortened rehearsal period showed, or perhaps it was just that Mendelssohn was not as great a composer as Haydn. At any rate, the performance was just fine but lacked the great attention to detail that we heard in the Haydn. Tempi were well chosen, and the work moved along with pleasing vitality and grace. But I heard nothing new or particularly interesting. A little disappointing after such delights in the first half. Nonetheless, I would jump at the chance to hear this conductor again.

Tac Airport Music Initiative, “Experience the City of Music,” will also utilize curated videos at terminal and baggage claim areas and a multi-channel web radio player at the airport’s free WiFi network for further exposure. This weekend’s launch party features performances by Recess Monkey (3 p.m.), Carrie Clark & the Lonesome Lovers (4 p.m.), Fly Moon Royalty (5 p.m.), and the Dusty 45s (6 p.m.) – all free of charge at SeaTac’s Gina Marie Lindsey Arrivals Hall.

Additional performances will take place onboard Sound Transit Link Light Rail trains on Saturday, January 28 as well, between 1 to 6 p.m. “Experience the City of Music” will certainly vault Seattle’s position on the national music map to its deserved numberone spot. Suck it, Austin.

The world has its problems, and Seattle has its own. This includes homelessness.

An upcoming music event, “Gimme Shelter: A Benefit Concert to End Homelessness,” takes place February 3 at The Showbox Market and boasts a headlining performance by local act The Dusty 45s. The group’s lead singer Billy Joe Huels pulls double-duty as the show’s host, inspired by his own brother’s real-life story of going from successful Wall Street businessman to poverty-stricken homeless person. Sad, but true. His brother has recovered, though, thanks to the aid of Seattle agency DESC. Located downtown on Third Avenue, DESC is an emergency shelter that provides immediate assistance and ongoing support, such as clinical services, to individuals in need.

The February 3 concert will benefit DESC, and includes appearances by The Maldives, Lazy Susan, The Young Evils, Betsy Olson, Davidson Hart Kingsbery, and The Purrs.

Visit www.showboxonline.com for ticket information, and go to www.desc.org to find out how you can help end homelessness right here in Seattle.

A month ago, we lost Cesaria Evora. Last week, another diva left us all too soon. Etta James, a tigress of the blues, passed away at the age of 74. Truth be told, I didn’t really discover her work until that saucy cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Miss You,” but I caught up very quick after that, let me tell you. In

2006, former SGN music writer Richard Kennedy reviewed Ms. James’ sold-out concert at Woodland Park Zoo and captured these words she tossed out to the crowd, “Seattle is so hip, so Gay, and so cool.” The three-time Grammy winner and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will be most remembered for her touching ballad “At Last,” which is probably what the angels said when James arrived on heaven’s doormat.

Your 2012 Oscar nominees for Best Original Song are songs from … wait for it …

The Muppets and Rio. That’s it. From a bevy of submitted entries, the music branch of the Academy (of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences) only saw two fit competitors, “Man or Muppet” and “Real in Rio.” Among the ignored was “The Living Proof” from the Southern-fried drama The Help, co-written

by Mary J. Blige, and Elton John’s “Hello Hello” from Gnomeo and Juliet, plus songs from Chris Cornell, The National, Zooey Deschanel, and Sinead O’Connor. Obviously, the music branch’s voting system – much like a gymnastics meet in which members rank each entry by individual point scores – doesn’t cut it.

Madonna’s “Masterpiece,” which won a Golden Globe (much to the chagrin of Elton John’s partner), wasn’t eligible for an Oscar nomination, but it is included in the W.E. film soundtrack that hits record stores on January 31. Composed, orchestrated, and produced by Abel Korzeniowski, who crafted the gorgeous and melancholy music for A Single Man, the W.E. score was recorded at London’s ultra-famous Abbey Road Studios with a 60-piece orchestra. “Masterpiece” is also included in Madonna’s upcoming new album, MDNA. I doubt, however, it’ll be included in her Super Bowl Halftime Show appearance.

Finally, Radiohead is sold out – even the worst nosebleed seat is taken. The multiple Grammy-winning band, a nominee again this year for The King of Limbs, performs April 9 at Key Arena. Seattle Gay News looks forward to reviewing two of Radiohead’s performances, one in Kansas City and another here at home.

Reviewer Rod Parke can be reached at rmp62@columbia.edu.

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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer How to Write a New Book for the Bible Seattle Repertory Theatre Through February 5 Bill Cain is a marvelously adept playwright, and his play Equivocation (2009) was provocative and full of ideas and challenges. Equivocation examines what someone goes through who has to decide between the proverbial rock and hard place and uses Shakespeare as a historical figure who has to decide what to write when given a royal commission. Is it art if you’re writing what someone else tells you to?

His new play, How to Write a New Book for the Bible, is absolutely different. It is a very personal and autobiographical exploration of his feelings and thoughts during the deterioration and death of his mother some years ago. In a crisp presentation at the Seattle Rep, this import from the Berkeley Repertory Theatre delivers a lot, but misses on some fundamentals.

The staging (as directed by Kent Nicholson) is clean and inventive, with a slightly raked bare wooden floor stage and clearly visible scenery that is flown in from slightly above the stage. A multipurpose chest becomes a table, bench, medicine cabinet, and storage unit for props.

Four actors portray Bill Cain’s family. Tyler Pierce plays Bill, mother Mary is Linda Gehringer, older brother Paul and others is Aaron Blakely, and Leo Marks plays father

Pete and others. Each of these individuals is clearly a talented and accomplished actor.

They are all new to the Seattle stage.

Bill starts off explaining that he’s a writer, so no one thinks he has a job, which is why he’s the one who has to move in with his mother as her health fails. But soon, he clarifies that he is also a Jesuit priest. (For the purposes of the play, this is more key than the fact that he’s a writer.)

He wants to write a new book for the Bible and suggests that every family write a new one every 100 years, for what is a book of the Bible if not a family history? However, it’s not even clear what would be in the new book. The example on stage runs sort of like, “And the son returned home to greet the mother who had raised him and found her greatly changed,” a sort of biblical/modern-language hybrid that sheds zero light on the subject.

However, this priest doesn’t act like any priest you might be acquainted with, since he swears, and doesn’t even refer to useful biblical passages. In fact, he uses a diary he kept during the months of his mother’s decline in place of a Bible. He obliquely refers to some priestly duties, officiating over his father’s death, for instance, yet in a moment of tortured inner unrest, wrestles with whether God pays attention to him.

Wouldn’t a priest have learned how to counsel those who wrestle with their faith enough to counsel himself in the same regard? It’s a puzzlement.

Gehringer has a difficult role that bounces somewhat erratically from being the

Odd Couple spotlights the best in situation comedy

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The Odd Couple at Village Theatre

The Odd Couple Village Theatre Issaquah through February 26 Everett March 2-25 A solidly produced classic comedy is now at Village Theatre. The Odd Couple, one of Neil Simon’s most produced and adapted plays, is in Village’s winter non-musical slot. Directed by veteran Jeff Steitzer and starring Seattle heavyweights Charles Leggett and Chris Ensweiler as Oscar and Felix, respectively, the play demonstrates why it’s just as funny today as it was the day it was first staged.

All over this country, there are probably still Friday-night poker games with the guys,

and men whose marriages fail. Those are the basics of the plot. Oscar is the guy who has begun getting used to his divorced state, though his home life has become a wreck.

Felix is the guy who has gone missing from the poker game and possibly committed suicide due to just having been thrown out by his wife. When Felix has nowhere to go, Oscar invites him to move in with him.

The main comedy has to do with their opposite personalities: Oscar’s lack of care about his physical environs and Felix’s compulsion to clean everything. Both extremes are funny enough that the audience can see parts of why both men have gotten into the situation with their wives. Either of them is frustrating enough to overwhelm a wife.

Once living together, the audience just waits to find out how long they can stand each other!

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New Book performance solid, but script needs help

Gehringer, and Leo Marks in (l to r) Aaron Blakeley, Tyler Pierce, Linda for the Bible Book How to Write a New

82-year-old fragile mother to a vigorous younger woman who flirts with her husband and raises her young children. Her brusque delivery helps keep the play from getting too maudlin, and when she knows her son is writing a play about her, her main concern is that he doesn’t write her in such a way that she becomes foolish. Mary Cain doesn’t ever seem foolish, so that part is a success.

Cain claims that he’s writing about something he rarely sees: a functional family. He says this because the Cain family apparently had some very successful rules for arguing, and that does go a long way toward keeping things going, but this stage portrayal reveals regular family dysfunctions anyway.

Ultimately, he is telling a story about his end-stage journey with his mother, whom he In this original play, they part living situations by the end. In the television series of many years, they never did, though they came close.

Per Village’s usual thoroughness, the production values are excellent, from Martin Christoffel’s spacious but a little awkwardly ugly apartment set design to period-appropriate costumes by Christine Tschirgi, sound by Brent Warwick, and lights by Tom Sturge. A great ensemble supports with poker players Matt Wolfe, Eric Polani Jensen, Roger Welch, and John X. Deveney, and the upstairs neighbor sisters Caitlin Frances and Betsy Schwartz.

The play is still set in the ’60s, since some of the jokes only work with tethered-to-thewall phones and the idea of expensive air conditioners. Also, alimony was much more widespread then than it is now. The play allows both men to show love and care for their children, and Oscar’s late child sup-

both adored and had conflicts with. He tells us what we’re going to see at the beginning, and then makes us watch way too many moments of it, almost wallowing in the process rather than mining it for helpful jewels of discovery. The play is really desperately in need of a dramaturge or someone who will ask Bill what he really wants to say on stage, and then make sure every moment drives toward that.

This is an example of a solid production of a flawed script, with great actors and technical surroundings telling a story that needs to find out where it’s supposed to go.

For more information, go to www.seattlerep.org or call 206-443-2222.

Discuss your opinions with sgncritic@ gmail.com. port payments are a source of shame rather than a badge of apathy. So, thankfully, the divorce does not mean that either man gets branded with abandoning his family.

It’s just a situation comedy, the ultimate in what became the sit-com on television, and Simon is the master. His dialogue is quick and smart, and true to life. Everything makes sense. People’s actions come from real, understandable motivations. And it’s fun to watch.

If there were a quibble, it’s that Ensweiler doesn’t have a trace of East Coast accent or style. Every other cast member (except for the British ladies) sounds at least Boston/ Philadelphia/New Yorkish. A hint of Upper East Side might do him good.

For more information, go to www.villagetheatre.org or call 425-392-2202.

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Seattle Erotic Art Festival accepting submissions The Seattle Erotic Art Festival is accepting art submissions February 1 through March 10 for the 10th anniversary Festival, to be held June 16-24 at Fremont Studios.

The Festival is seeking visual art of all kinds: short film, literary art, installation art, performances, DJs, and pieces for the Festival Store.

“This will be the Festival’s biggest and best year yet,” says Festival Director Clayton Hibbert. “We anticipate growing to over 10,000 attendees, and are thrilled that our first weekend is part of the Fremont Fair, June 16 and 17, which attracts over 100,000 people to the neighborhood.

This is a great opportunity for artists to show their work to thousands of excited

new patrons.”

The art submission deadline is Saturday, March 10 at 11 p.m. All artists 18 and older, from anywhere in the world, are encouraged to submit art now at SeattleErotic.org!

Artists may apply to as many Calls for Art as they wish, though each Call for Art has distinct requirements and may have submission fees. Early-bird (discounted) submission fees apply until Wednesday, February 15, 11 p.m. All artists outside of North America apply for free. All artists and models depicted must be age 18 or older. For additional information about any of the Calls for Art, please visit SeattleErotic.org or email info@SeattleErotic. org. [From press release.]

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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer Cradle and All Theater Schmeater Through February 18 Babies apparently break populations into two parts: those who love them and those who can’t stand ‘em. Who knew? It’s the new political divide.

So suggests the latest production at Theater Schmeater, a two-hander called Cradle and All, written by a New York Jew, Daniel Goldfarb. Like many productions here in very-few-Jews-land, it’s hard to hear the rhythms in the production, though they are somewhat apparent in the script. However, this particular play, as much as it wants to shed some light on parenting, is full of mostly stale, stereotypical parenting issues.

Act One has Claire and Luke (Alyson Bedford and Matthew Middleton) as a childless couple of five years. Claire is now in the clock-is-almost-done-ticking stage and rues the decision she made never to have children. She longs to be like the couple next door with the crying baby, shops online for baby supplies she has no need for, and is finally ready to confront her lover to renegotiate the parameters of their relationship.

Act Two swaps condos and we met Annie and Nate (Bedford and Middleton again), the couple with the crying baby, who are desperate for some sleep. The baby is now 11 months old and has never slept through the night. The couple has not learned – de-

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spite the books they’ve read – how to get the baby girl to manage being awake at night without crying. We spend an interminable night with them as they get coached to leave the baby alone to cry herself to sleep.

There are aspects of the play that are amusing. Bedford, especially in the first act, is adorable, flirty, and fun. There is a special gleam in her eye. Middleton plays a tad too stuffy in the first act, though his character calls for a lot of stuffiness, and is a caring and warm harassed father in the second. The second act seems like it could be the funnier one, but that fine line of playing the reality of exhaustion and a lack of communication cuts to the more serious side, instead.

The first-act relationship fight puts us on Luke’s side when he rightly accuses Claire of changing the rules on him and because of that making him sound selfish. Claire’s wishful thinking, that once Luke sees his own child he’ll be glad he’s a parent, is really what is selfish. And the act ends without letting us know how the relationship will resolve.

The second act actually pushes up against the line of child endangerment, since once Nate and Annie actually check on their screaming child, they find (offstage) that she’s thrown up all over herself in her distress and they flirt with leaving Alyson Bedford and Matt Middleton in Cradl her to sleep in her vomit, as per instruce and All tion from the incompetent internet-connected “coach.” That Goldfarb decided this For more information, go to www.

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The script subplot fails to explain enough to compel understanding, though. The daughters find a cache of letters indicating that Mary had a torrid affair before their father left home, and what the daughters find, the volunteers know as well. Yet this revelation does not derail the campaign.

Not only that, but it is clearly hinted that the affair was with Joe, the current (ostensibly criminal) mayor. Later, a scene between the two lovers is so compatible as to raise the question of why Mary would run against him and make unsubstantiated allegations about him.

The main plot, that Erica has returned to find everything in her home uprooted, has some fun interactions between the sisters, and makes a solid attempt to talk about PTSD and the atrocities that Erica experienced away from home. The topic is definitely one we all should talk about more, as thousands of vets come back from multiple tours of Iraq and Afghanistan, facing too little support for transition back to civilian life, not to mention too little access to mental health care.

The ensemble does a great job being multiple peripheral characters, though another subplot among the volunteers as to who supports Mary the most also sidetracks and is unnecessary. There are good ideas here, in a work that probably should be torn apart and put back together. But Sutherland does demonstrate her ear for conversation and family relationship stressors.

For more information, go to www.machamonkey.org or www.brownpapertickets. com, or call 800-838-3006.

Thebes Macha Monkey Through February 11 Macha Monkey’s intriguing world-premiere production, Thebes, uses a Greek tragedy base to build a totally modern tale.

Starting with a concept of coming home after a very long time, similar to Odysseus coming home after many years at war, playwright Kristina Sutherland has young Erica coming home from war to find her father gone, her mother running for mayor, and her bedroom turned into campaign headquarters.

Sutherland smartly uses a sextet of campaign volunteers as a Greek chorus that sees (mostly) all and comments on what is going on. Many of the comments are made in unison. After one takes a few moments to get used to the technique, it works pretty well.

The main players – Katherine Grant-Suttie as Erica, Meaghan Halverson as young sister Amelia, and Denise Fleenor as mayor-tobe Mary – all do good work with the material. Grant-Suttie has a gamine, unisex look about her that mirrors what a female soldier has to create in order to manage well among male comrades. Halverson does a great job as a high school senior, partly petulant, partly eager little sister. Fleener walks a careful line between career woman politician and caring mother.

Mary Johnston wants to run for mayor to “clean up” her small town, and makes astonishingly hard-line comments about the illegal activities of the current mayor, Joe. And her campaign is underwritten by extremely committed church friends, in an overtly reliDiscuss your opinions with sgncritic@ gious campaign. gmail.com.

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w e e k o f J a n ua r y 27 - F e b r ua r y 2

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): A new you is set to break into the open. It could be a daring new look or a talent that refuses to be hidden any longer. If you worry about that disrupting your relationships, holding it in will be even worse.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Trust those instincts and intuitions. That little voice deep inside has some very important messages, and perhaps some lucrative ones. Friends will disappoint you. They’re only human, but are they really friends? Keep a shrewd eye on their motives.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20): Showing off your intellectual brilliance can cause more trouble than it solves. If you want to shake things up, you could be very effective, but the only way you can make peace is to stay quiet.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22): In the struggle between body and soul remember the soul is eternal. Attend to material realities. Success could pull you away from home and family, but is that so bad? A little separation there doesn’t need to be a complete break.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Whatever you say could sound more serious and heartless than you intend. Winning arguments by intimidation will cost you. Gaining allies takes lots of conscious effort and attentive listening. You can change your mind about strategy and details without sacrificing principles.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Be very careful of nervous inflammations, especially as they may impact the bowels.

Cleanliness, relaxation and a healthy sex life are the best care. Efforts to improve the work process will likely irritate colleagues.

What do they want improved, and how?

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): New efforts to start or refresh a relationship will open surprises that take you in directions you’re not ready for. Being a control queen will backfire horribly.

Just roll with it and see where it goes. The adventure will do you good.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Nobody can be right all the time, but you can always correct your own mistakes. Did your friends really screw up, or were your expectations unfair?

What’s right is always more important than who’s right.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): You can’t hold back your rebellious streak, but if you can channel it creatively it can help boost your standing at work and invigorate your partnership (or chances for one!). Go ahead and take a chance!

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): A little confusion is good for the soul, provoking you to examine yourself deeper and to improve your orientation. Changes at home should feel uncomfortable if they are to provoke real opportunities; and yes, the opportunities are there! Stay focused on the long haul.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Your dazzling brilliance may offend some people. Don’t hold back, not much anyway. Just try to be sensitive and ready to apologize where necessary, or just politic. It doesn’t have to be a big deal, but arguing will make it one.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): It’s too easy to say too much and give away the store. Rather than spouting off, letting people wonder how much you do know makes you look wiser. Set aside some money for an impulse purchase.

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provided a welcome change of pace after playing several over the top characters, ranging from Patty Hewes on TV’s Damages to Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians, and Alex Forrest in Fatal Attraction.

“Yeah, it was wonderful, really wonderful to play Albert after doing Cruella and Patty,” Close recalled with a laugh. “I’ve had a run of really strong, and really ‘out there’ women, so to go to someone very internal, it was a great challenge – very fulfilling.”

And the actress insisted that despite outward appearances, Nobbs is a “she.” “I never think of Nobbs as a ‘he,’” she said adamantly. “She puts on a disguise and looks out at the world with downcast eyes. Servants were not supposed to look people in the eye.

They were supposed to face the wall when people passed by.”

Albert’s reaction shots, as well as “her” look and voice, are the key to what makes Close’s performance so noteworthy. In one memorable scene, she appears wide-eyed when a stranger, Hubert Page (Janet McTeer), with whom Albert shares a bed one night, reveals her breasts. Page illustrates that she is practicing the same gender deception as Nobbs, and the two women soon become friends.

Other private moments feature Albert wondering about Hubert’s marriage, or silently observing guests in the hotel hallways or during a costume party. At the mention of this latter scene, Close interjected to recount one of her favorite moments in the film, when the hotel Doctor (played by Brendan Gleeson) says to her, “We’re disguised as ourselves.”

“Little does he know!” she said with a laugh.

The actress revealed that her inspiration for the character’s comportment and movement were based on Charlie Chaplin.

“He’s of the human comedy, and there should be aspects of comedy and sadness [to Nobbs]. His shoes are always too big and heavy, and his pants too long. That aspect is unconsciously comic. I was always very influenced by Laurel and Hardy and Emmett Kelly, that comic clown with Ringling Bros.

Circus when I was growing up.”

As for the deep male voice, Close learned to develop her lower register by working with a voice and dialect coach. She reflected back on something her William and Mary theatre professor, Howard Scammon, taught her, “You can have as great a speaking range as you do a singing range.” She added, “But that’s tricky,” and indicated that she received notes from her coach about dialect and tone to make sure she was consistently at the right level.

Tone is an important element in Albert Nobbs. The film, directed by Rodrigo Garcia (who has worked with Close twice before, on Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her and Nine Lives), is shot in a lovely, burnished style. There are brief flights of fantasy, along with serious episodes, as when an epidemic takes over the hotel. However, most of the drama stems from Albert hiding both her female identity and a cache of money she keeps concealed in her floorboards.

A subplot has Joe (Aaron Johnson), who finagles a job at the hotel, prompting his girlfriend Helen (Mia Wasikowska), a maid, to go out with Albert to get some of his money.

Albert, however, is oblivious to the deception as she sees Helen as a potential partner for the tobacco shop she hopes to open.

“Albert starts this dream of finding someone who can help her have a business with insufficient information,” Close explained.

“She’s lived in hotels since she was 14 and doesn’t know anything. She models herself as the perfect Victorian gentleman, and tries to present herself as that, with her formal hat and umbrella. She knows nothing of human contact and intimacy. Albert is naïve. She’s not looking out with a furrowed brow, but with an ‘unknowingness.’”

Albert’s naïveté is also evident in how she develops in her relationship with Mr. Page.

Albert observes the closeness Page shares with her wife, Cathleen (Bronagh Gallagher), with a curious eye, wondering aloud if Page told Cathleen she was a woman before or after their wedding.

Close offered this insight about the char-

acter’s perspective, “She’s worked for 30 years, and you think she would know more, but she doesn’t want to know more. It would jeopardize her secret. She tells Hubert she moved around – which is taken directly from the original story – because she was afraid of being found out.”

While Nobbs and Page are both deceptive, Joe is also passing himself off as someone he is not. The unemployed young man pretends to be a boiler’s apprentice to get a job at the hotel, which leads to the love triangle and ultimately determines the fate of several characters in the film.

“I think Joe has an unbearable life,” Close acknowledged. “He is someone who is illiterate, and from an abusive background, with a vicious father. He is used to being beaten up, and abuse creates abuse. What I love about Joe is that he realizes this. He doesn’t want to become his father, or be in that vicious cycle. He survives in the only way he can. I respect him for that.”

She also praised Hubert, who defies the established gender roles of the times.

“Women had no rights then, so Hubert becomes a hero to me.”

In addition, Close has tremendous respect for Garcia, who is also the son of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. “It was a very natural relationship. Rodrigo reminded me of Robert Altman – he was so inclusive,” she observed about the director. But, she disclosed, she had concerns about working as a producer and writer as well as an actress.

“I would often throw out ideas, and because we worked fast, one had to speak up.

When I would speak up, I would feel sick because I didn’t want to be construed as undermining Rodrigo. We came to the point were we were totally on the same page on the set.”

Close’s perseverance in front of and behind the camera has paid off. What is more, it is evident throughout Albert Nobbs. Resolve proves to be the key to the characters, Close’s performance, and the film itself. © 2012 Gary M. Kramer

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continued from the cover This year, the 13 queens competing to be named top queen in all the land range from as young as 21 to as experienced as 40. They come from Chicago, Pittsburg, Puerto Rico, and all point in between. They are plus-size, no-size, fish, and camp; each one hoping not to have to lip-sync for their life, and each of us hoping they do.

Seattle loves us some RuPaul’s Drag Race. Pick a season. It doesn’t seem to matter. If a queen from the show blows into town, tickets move fast. Promoters and bar and club owners know the queens and the brand RuPaul’s Drag Race is a sure thing, and that’s a good thing. No one can deny that the show is a huge hit, it’s an absolute riot to watch, and reality TV is king.

Also, it shouldn’t be overlooked that RuPaul has been a Gay icon for some time now. We’ve watched Ru grow from drag entertainer to club kid to recording artist and supermodel. We were along for the ride as she failed as a talk show host and nobody cared about her music. But then something special happened one day in 2008: RuPaul created her Drag Race, and the world has not been the same since. Drag is in. Boredom is out. TV is Gayer than it has ever been and leading that charge is a glamazon with a platinum blonde wig. RuPaul is queen of the hill.

Don’t want to watch alone at home? No problem! There are a number of locations that are scheduled to hold a weekly viewing party.

The Lobby Bar (916 E. Pike St.) is host to the official LOGO sponsored viewing location. Each Monday, beginning at 8 p.m., join returning hosts Lily Armani and GLAMAZONIA for RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4.

This party is perfect for viewers who can’t wait until it airs on TV; LOGO provides the bar with a complete DVD of that week’s episode so fans can watch the show hours earlier than in TV land. If entertainment is your fix, Lily Armani and GLAMAZONIA are your drug. The duo offers commentary throughout the evening and performs for

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the crowd as well. Lobby officials promise weekly ABSOLUT drink specials, giveaways, prizes, and more.

Mondays are also a drag at R Place (619 E. Pine St.) as they host a weekly 9 p.m. viewing of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4!

R Place officials are advertising $6 double ABSOLUT cocktails and a fun atmosphere where you and your friends can get an answer to the question of “Who will be America’s next drag superstar?” Also, R Place management warns, “Look for special live appearances by the cast members.” Now that sounds like a blast!

R Place has been host to a number of Drag Race alumni and, much to the delight of fans, it doesn’t look like they are going to stop any time soon. Start your engines and head over to R Place on Monday night for the series premiere.

RuPaul has tapped into something that America can’t seem to get enough of with RuPaul’s Drag Race. When Season 1 first aired, it was an instant success. Then Season 2 came along and many wondered, “Could lightning strike twice?” Well, needless to say, lighting has struck three times, and is about to strike again. My advice to you would be to take cover, head inside to the safety of one of the weekly viewing parties, and grab an ABSOLUT cocktail. The show is about to begin.

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continued from the cover documentary aimed at exploring gender and sexuality in the underground of neoburlesque, Hurley and Marc Kenison – the man behind the glitter and legs that is Waxie Moon – started talking about building a fictional narrative around the outrageous bigger-than-life burlesque character.

Wes said the two men realized that like Moon herself (the character adopts the female pronoun in the film), the film would have to straddle multiple planes of being; high art and pedestrian, male and female, ridiculous and sublime.

“In February 2010 we checked into the famed Edgewater hotel,” said Wes. “In less than two days, in the room and at the bar, we wrote the screenplay.”

They drew inspiration from writers, artists, and pop-culture television that would seem to go together like oil and water – Wes said they were inspired by everyone from Fellini and Tennessee Williams to Sex in the City, John Waters, and ’70s exploitation films “In the script, the genre and era of the film became fluid to fit Waxie’s ever-changing place in the world and her emotional states, which meant hundreds of costume changes for a huge cast, plus musical numbers, spe-

cial effects, and dozens of locations,” said Wes. “This film was shot in such a way that it is very ‘Seattle,’” he added. “We shot on location in many easily recognizable Seattle locales. I want people to watch this film and fall in love with Seattle like you would watch a movie and fall in love with New York or Paris.”

Wes shot the film like a painting. “I’m a painter, so in almost every scene, I became obsessed with color and composition. Each shot could be a separate painting.”

With an impossibly modest budget of $10,000, Wes and Waxie watched in awe and admiration as Seattle’s artistic community rallied behind the film.

“Co-producer and award-winning designer Jennifer Zeyl brought on board acclaimed costume designer Harmony Arnold, who took on an unprecedented task of making a micro-budget film look like a million bucks,” said Wes. “Within a month some of the city’s best actors, performance artists, musicians, designers, dancers, and choreographers eagerly joined the cast and crew.”

The movie contains original songs by Eric Lane Barnes, Gretta Harley, Jose Bold, We Are Golden, Brendan Patrick Hogan, Campfire OK, and The Little Penguins.

The film stars over 200 actors, including Jackie Hell, Fuchsia FoXXX, Sarah Rudinoff, Nick Garrison, Inga Ingenue, and Ricki Mason.

The film asks, “Can Seattle’s genderblending celebrity find love in the Emerald City? Join Waxie Moon in an epic journey (spanning three decades) as she learns the value of friendship, family, and fashion.”

The film should be everything audiences have come to expect from Waxie and Wes. While watching Waxie Moon in Fallen Angel you can expect to be intrigued, laugh a little, feel uncomfortable, feel excited, and ask yourself, “Where has this movie been all my life?” Think Pink Flamingos meets Sex in the City, only instead of Sarah Jessica Parker you get Waxie Moon. Yes, please!

Their first go-round together, Waxie Moon (2009), received critical and film festival success. The hilarious yet thought-provoking portrait of the classically trained dancer turned boylesque star featured footage of Waxie’s daring live performances, as well as interviews with a vivid assortment of international burlesque stars, theater artists, and fans. The documentary struck a chord with audiences around the nation as it explored the ways Waxie could both entertain his audience and challenge their notions of gender, sexuality, and performance art.

Wes is currently shopping Waxie Moon in Fallen Jewel to various film festivals but confirms that it will appear in local film festivals this year.

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FRIDAY

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Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

DJ Dance 9 pm - 1:30 am. Hosted by Eric. Bear Night, 2nd Friday every month.

The Cuff Complex - Country Dance, 7:00 - 10:30 pm.

High Energy Dance, 10:30 pm - 3 am. Cover $5.00 @ 9 pm www.cuffcomplex.com.

Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

The Elite - No cover! 12pm -2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, $1 off call cocktails, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3.00 daily drink specials. Happy Hour, 3 - 7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun. - Thurs. 9 - 11 pm: $1.50 Miller drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3.00 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - No cover … ever!!! Start your weekend off right. Happy Hour 6 - 8 pm.Weekly beer & cocktail specials.

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Neighbours Underground - Efren's Divas Latin Night. 10 pm - 2 am. 21+ with valid ID. $5.00 cover. 206328-5198.

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PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm - 2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm; DJ Freddy King of Pants 9 pm - midnight.

R Place - Happy Hour with Jeff 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 drafts. Daily drink and bottle specials. Lashes Cabaret at 9 pm with Chablis & company. DJ E spins on the 3rd floor at 10pm VJ Flow spins the top Videos on the 2nd floor.

Seattle Eagle - LEATHER NIGHT (watch for events) DJs SMILLER & BunD 8 pm - 2 am.

Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour, 4 - 7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Dancing with DJ Ricki Leigh.

Twisted - Dancing with DJ Matt Stands, 1st Friday of the month: DJ Trent Von and wet t-shirt contest, 2nd Friday of the month: Fetish Night www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $4 Jäger Bombs. South Side Boogie-Dancing, 9 pm - 2 am, with DJ Dirty Dan. Karaoke in the Main Room, 9 pm - 2 am. No cover.

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SATURDAY

Changes - Happy Hour till 7 pm. Free video games & pool all day & Night. Tacos 2 for $2.00 until sold out.

Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

DJ Dance, 9 pm - 1:30 am. Hosted by Eric.

The Cuff Complex - High Energy Dance, 10 pm - 3 am, with DJs Stacey Cooks, MattStands, Harmonix, Funkybear.

Cover $5 @ 6 pm www.cuffcomplex.com.

Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour Noon - 5 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, $8 Stoli doubles, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour, 3 - 7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour, Sun.-Thurs. 9 - 11 pm: $1.50 Miller drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - No cover … ever!!! But get in early to beat the line. Capacity enforced for your comfort & safety.

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Neighbours Underground - “THE ORIGINAL VOGUE NIGHT” 9 pm - 2 am, $7 cover Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com.

PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm - 2 am. Happy Hour until 7pm. DJ Freddy King of Pants, 9 pm - midnight.

R Place - HAPPY HOUR with Erik 2-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. $6.50 Gourmet Bloody Mary’s Lashes cabaret with Chablis and Company at 9pm DJ Flow spins on the 3rd floor at 10 pm VJ E spins the top Videos on the 2nd floor.

Seattle Eagle - Underwear Party Night (watch for event listing) DJs HOTPLAY, KING OF PANTS, UPABOVE, KC+guests.

Steamworks - 11:30 pm - 4:30 am DJ Chavez Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour, 4 - 7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Dancing with DJ Ricki Leigh.

Twisted - Dancing with DJ Trent Von, 3rd Saturday of the month: Boys Night Out with wet underwear contest, Last Saturday of the month: “Diva-Licious” hosted by Madison Lane with Prime Rib dinner special. www.twistedineverett. com Vibe - in Kent - Absolut Saturdays! $5 Absolut Drinks.

South Side Boogie Dancing, 9 pm - 2 am with DJ Dirty Dan. No cover.

Wildrose - First Saturday each month, DJs & dancing. $5 cover. www.thewildrosebar.com.

Sunday

Changes - Open at Noon, Happy hour ALL DAY / NIGHT. Karaoke at 9 pm with Black Nail Productions.

Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

9-Ball Pool Tourney at 6 pm - 16 players only. Hosted by RW & Co. The Cuff Complex - Re Quest T-Dance DJ John England 6 pm-12 am, Beer Bust $1 domestic drafts & $4 well drinks, Cover $5 @ 6 pm. www.cuffcomplex.com.

Bottleneck Lounge - Check out ELIXER, a new “late night” Happy Hour every Sunday night from 9 - midnight.

Featuring six, old-school, classic cocktails for just $6 a piece. This is a great way to sample outstanding cocktails at a smokin’ price.

Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime.

Happy Hour Noon - 5 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls. “full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - NW Sports first on TV. Sound with early afternoon Mariners games. Pitcher special all day with free U-shell peanuts and pool.

Neighbours - 9 pm - 2 am Entre Hermanos Noche Latina $5.00 cover 21+ with Valid ID.With DJ Luis.

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MONDAY

Changes - Happy Hour all day and night.

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The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. Daily drink specials at $3, Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily, Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Pint night with Happy Hour prices 8 pm-close. 9-Ball Pool Tourney at 7 pm.

Neighbours - “MAD MESS MONDAYS” With Neighbours hottest new DJ: DJ AARON. No cover.

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Hamburger & Draft Beer $6.00 from 4pm -10.00 Black Nail Productions Karaoke 9pm to 1am.

R Place - Happy Hour with Jeff 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special. FREE POOL ALL DAY ALL NIGHT. Seattle Eagle - Radio Dept. $4 wells all night Dj HOTPLAY from 10 pm - 2 am.

Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts.

Twisted - Game Night featuring Pool Tournaments and Wii Bowling. Happy Hour all night! www.twistedineverett. com Vibe - in Kent - $1 Domestic Drafts, $2.50 all bottled beers, $3 Touch Down Shots. FREE POOL! Wildrose - Pool Tournament 7 pm w/Prizes!

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Changes - $1.25 Domestic bottles. Hamburger $2.50, Cheeseburger $3.50, Bacon cheeseburger $4.50.

Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

Free pool all day - 2 tables.

The Cuff Complex - Bear-aoke 8 pm-12 am with host Jonathan Jones. Peanut night with “Free Games” alll day.

Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com.

Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. Daily drink specials at $3, Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. til 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. 8-Ball Pool Tournament starts at 6:30 pm.

Neighbours Underground - “DRAG IDOL” with your host Ryan Hazey 9 pm - 2 am. $6 cover.

PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. Black Nail Production Karaoke 9 pm-1 am.

R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special. KARAOKE with Ben 9-2 am.

Seattle Eagle - IN HEAT $5 Long Island Iced teas Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts.

Twisted - $2 Tuesday featuring “Are You Smarter Than A Drag Queen?” trivia contest for $2, $2 tacos, well drinks and drafts all night! www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $10 Dizzy Pass - $1 you call it, 6pm to close.

Karaoke 9pm-2am with José.

Wildrose - Taco Tuesday. No cover.

WEDNESDAY

Changes - Happy Hour until 7 pm. Karaoke 9 pm.

A Black Nail production.

Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

8-Ball Tourney 7:30 pm. Hosted by RW & Co. Karaoke 9 pm-1:30 am hosted by Michael.

The Cuff Complex - Free pool & Pitcher Special.

Country Dancing 1st & 3rd Wednesday. POZ Social 2nd Wednesday. Dress Code Leather Social 4th Wednesday.

Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com.

Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Dart Tournament starts at 7:30 pm.

Neighbours Underground - Roxy's House of Dolls with DJ Trent Von in the Neighbours www.neighboursnightclub.com. 206-324-5358.

Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com.

PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. DJ Gelliphish 7 pm-midnight.

Re-Bar - D.A.I.S.Y. Age with Riz! Hip Hop and R/B from the 1990’s.YO! FREE 10 pm.

R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff . $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts.WET show.All male wet underwear contest 3 rd floor. Hosted by Chablis $100.00 1st place $50.00 2nd place 3 rd place Porn. DJ E Rocks the 3rd floor top 40, R&B. Seattle Eagle - on the DOWNLOW $2 Dos Equis Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Karaoke - drink specials.

Twisted - Karaoke Idol with Robin. All you can eat spaghetti for $5.50 and $6 Long Island Teas. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $1 off all mixed drinks and shots. Karaoke 9pm-2am with José.

Wildrose - Karaoke 8 pm-12:30 am. No cover; drink specials. www.thewildrosebar.com.

THURSDAY

Changes - Happy Hour from 12 noon til 8pm. Karaoke at 9pm A Black Nail Production.

Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

Dart Tourney 7:30 pm. Hosted by RW & Co. The Cuff Complex - Pool tournament 7 pm. Karaoke 8 pm-12 am with host Jonathan Jones. Happy Hour 2 pm 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com.

Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. til 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Weekly beer & cocktail specials. Kick off the weekend early. No DJ needed, you control the jukebox.

Neighbours - Rock Lobster 80's night with DJ Trent Von. 9 pm - 3 am. $3 cover. 21+ with valid ID; 18+ from 2-3 am. www.neighboursnightclub.com.

Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com.

PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. DJ Thomas from 7 pm-midnight.

R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. ASS all male amateur strip show. Hosted

by Chablis. $200.00 1st place $100.00 2nd place $50.00 3rd place DJ Flo’w Rocks the 3rd floor top 40 R&B. Seattle Eagle - BAREBACK Thursday $1 Off If You Take Your Shirt Off Dj TOAST from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Karaoke - drink specials.

Twisted - Disco Delight! Dance music of the 70s and 80s. BOGO burgers and $2 Bud and Bud Light drafts. www. twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $3 wells, $4 Washington Apples.

Wildrose - Cheap date night! $2 wells. Corn dogs & tater tots. www.thewildrosebar.com.

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Meetings Events Activities

FOR A CALENDAR LISTING: Send details to: SGN, Attn: Community Calendar, 1605 12th Ave, Ste 31, Seattle, WA 98122. SGN phone: 324-4297. Fax: 3227188. E-mail: sgn2@sgn.org. INCLUDE: Date, time, location, contact phone # for publication (if possible), brief description of event & sponsoring organization.

DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm.

ACCESSIBILITY: Is your event accessible to LGBTQ people with disabilities? See Jean’s List webpage www.scn.org/activism/calendar/disabilities.html for Marla Nonken’s disabilities accommodations lists.

NOTE: Phone numbers accompanying listings are within area code (206) & locations of meetings/ events are in Seattle unless otherwise noted.

community calendar

SATURDAY - January 28

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.

Music of Remembrance Sparks of Glory Series: “Between Two Worlds.” 2pm. Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N. This event showcases the avant garde art music of Russian composer Joel Engel. Engel’s “Dybbuk Suite” was influenced by folk legends & melodies transmitted across generations

by Hassidic Jews from Russia’s Pale of Settlement.

FREE. www.musicofremembrance.org 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.rainbowbridge club.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com “An Evening at the Mocambo.” 6pm-door; 7pmshow. The Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle and the Olympic & Rainier Empire College of Monarchs presents an evening of fine drag entertainment featuring the Emperors and Empresses of Seattle from 1972 to 2011, including Queen Mother Scotty I and King Father John Frangelico, La Trina Bidet, Coco Vaughn, Larry Ryan, Candace Derriere, Eric Bonesteel, Bruce Butler, and more! Hosted by Nina Maxwell and Aleksa Manila. $7 suggested donation at the door. www. imperialcourtofseattle.com Gaysha Starr’s 40th Birthday Celebration at Neighbours. Doors at 9pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 12th Ave, entrance in alley. You are cordially invited to cocktails to celebrate the 40th birthday of Robert Matencio (aka Gaysha Starr). Must be 21+ with ID. www.gayshastarr.com.

SUNDAY - January 29

January 28 thru February 5 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. [NO June, July, August - resumes after Labor Day] Integrity/Puget Sound. 7pm-Worship & Fellowship.

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

Lisa Koch Birthday Bash. Doors/Dinner 5pm, Show 7pm. The Triple Door, 216 Union St. Features singer/ comedian Lisa Koch, Pianist Roxanna Ward & LA comic Jennie McNulty. Tickets $18 in advance, $20 at the door. www.tripledoor.com Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

MONDAY - January 30

For a directory of GLBT-friendly religious organizations in Washington state, visit www.sgn.org and scroll down the first page of either section to see Multifaith Works’ 2007-2008 Directory of Inclusive Faith Communities (some information may not be current). For information on GLBT-friendly Christian churches around the world visit www.gaychurch.org.

Center for Spiritual Living. Services 8:25, 9:45, 11:30am. 5801 Sand Point Way NE. Info 527-8801 ext 203, www.cslseattle.org Ravenna United Methodist Church. 5751 33rd Ave NE. 8:30am-A reconciling congregation, fully inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ persons. 525-7988.

Wallingford United Methodist Church. 8:30am & 11am-Worship (10am during summer). 2115 N 42nd St. A progressive congregation. I547-6945 (office); 285-5077 (George).

Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHiking Group/ Seattle Unity Church. 9am & 11am-Sunday Services.

200 8th Ave N. 622-8475; www.seattleunity.org.

University Congregational United Church of Christ.

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

524-2322; www.universityucc.org.

Seattle Soto Zen. 9:15am-Zazen Instruction, 9:30amZazen. 101 Nickerson St, Lower Level. Follow the traditional forms of the Soto school of Zen in a spirit of warmth & inclusion. 323-1659, www.seattlesoto zen.com Tacoma First United Methodist Church. 9:30amWorship, 11am-Adult Education. 423 Martin Luther King Way, Tacoma. (253) 627-0129, www.fumc tacoma.org All Pilgrims Christian Church. 10am-Worship.

500 Broadway E. A congregation of the Disciples of Christ & the United Church of Christ. 322-0487, www. allpilgrims.org Central Lutheran Church. 10am-Worship. 1710 11th Ave (just north of E Pine St). An open & affirming church, which in Lutheran churches is called “Reconciled in Christ.” 322-7500.

East Shore Unitarian Church. 10am-Sunday Service.

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

Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday.

Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards!

Sponsored by the Snohomish County Gay Men’s Task Force. For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com Gethsemane Lutheran Church. 10am-Worship. 911 Stewart St. A downtown faith community centered in justice. An open & affirming congregation. 682-3620.

Rainier Valley Unitarian Congregation. 10am. 835 Yesler Way. 722-4880, www.rvuuc.org Seattle Sunday Bowlers. 10am. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW Oregon St). Open bowl every Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You don’t have to worry about how you bowl! $4.25 + $1 shoe rental. 329-1515.

Living Water Fellowship. 10:30am-Worship. 7204 NE 175th St, Kenmore. All GLBT welcome. Pastor Susan George. 963-0807. www.livingwaterwa. com Grace Gospel Chapel. 11am-Worship. 2052 NW 64th St. Oldest independent church ministering primarily to the Gay & Lesbian community. 784-8495.

Emerald City Metropolitan Community Church Seattle. 11am-Worship. Chapel at University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd St. MCC is Seattle’s oldest Gay-friendly church. 325-2421, www. mccseattle.org.

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

Contact Forrest Rode, 920-6177, or Mike Chin (509) 990-0007. Women may wish to contact our sister meditation group via lotus.sisters@yahoo.com. www. dharmabuddies.org St Paul’s United Church of Christ. 11am-Worship.

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

783-6733; www.stpauluccseattle.com.

Holy Covenant International Christian Community Church. 12pm. 4525 19th Ave NE. Outreach to the LGBT community. holycovenantccc@gmail.com Just for Today. 12-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Drop-in 12-step group (Narcotics Anonymous) open to anyone in recovery. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 121:30pm. 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

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& that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattleal-anon.org Sojourner Truth Unity Fellowship Church. 12pmWorship & Fellowship. Rainier City Bldg, 1265 S. Main St. #106 (14th & Main). All are welcome. Rev. Harriet Walden, 380-1710. www.sojournertruthministries.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 Sno-GLOBE Equality Alliance Winter Film Festival in Everett. 1-6pm. Everett PUD Theatre, 2320 California St, Everett. Features films that draw attention to the lives & hearts of LGBT people & their stories young & old. For a list of films & showtimes visit www. snoglobe.us. Tickets $10. www.brownpapertickets. com/event/217007 Daring Divorced Divas. 3-5pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. A support group for Lesbian women dealing with divorce, separation & transformation.

To attend this group please contact the facilitator at daringdivorceddivas@yahoo.com. SASG 322-2427; www.sasgcc.org Meditation Class. 5-6:30pm. Rainbow Natural Remedies, 409 15th Ave. Every Sunday. Every class includes guided meditation, teachings from Buddha that have practical application in our busy modern lives & time for questions & discussion. You do not need to be a Buddhist to benefit from the class. Everyone is welcome. We ask a $10 donation but no one is turned away for lack of funds. The class is a branch of Kadampa Meditation Center Washington. 526-9565, www.meditateinseattle.org Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/ Weds/Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Simply Sundays. 5:30-7pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Peer support for recovery from substance abuse. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.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

Women Facing HIV. 12noon-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Drop-in peer support group for women living with HIV/AIDS. 322-2437. www.sasgcc.org SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County.

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

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

Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. FredLind Manor, 1802 17th Ave. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). www.

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

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.

Les Be Honest. 8-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Open women only AA group. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org.

TUESDAY - January 31

Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm.

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org 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 Different Drummers. Intermediate 7-8:15pm; Beginners 8:20-9:30pm. Every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. It’s easy, it’s fun & anyone can do it! Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Experience a real sense of connection & spirituality. Drums are provided.

For information & location call Dennis, 363-4500 or differentdrummers@mac.com

Celebrating 39 Years!

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.)

Ageless. 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 FREE Beginning ASL Lessons. 7:30pm. The Elite, 1520 E Olive Way. Every Tuesday. Have you ever wanted to learn basic American Sign Language? If so, you can get some FREE beginning ASL instruction.

Meets in the loft. 860-0999.

Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma.

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

Positive Outlook. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. A confidential support group for Gay & Bi men who have been living long-term with HIV. We come together to share our journeys both in the success we have had living with HIV as well as the challenges HIV presents to us. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org.

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 Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI).

7:30-9pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E. 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.

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. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 414-8797. www.otterpolo.com.

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FRIDAY - February 3

WEDNESDAY - February 1

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 Women’s HIV+ Support Group in Tacoma. 1-3pm.

Pierce County AIDS Foundation, 3520 S Pine St, Tacoma - 3 blocks east of Tacoma Mall. Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month. (253) 383-2565.

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.

(425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6-7:15pm. 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.)

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 PFLAG/Renton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Wells Ave S, Renton. Meets 1st Wednesday each month. PFLAG/Renton: 425235-4139. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www. seattle-pflag.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: seattlemovie bears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Sex, Dating & Healthy Relationships. 7-8pm.

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month. For LGBTQ youth that want to learn new things & explore all sorts of ideas around sex, identity & sexual relationships. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org HIV/AIDS Support Group. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Please arrive by 7:30pm.

FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing.

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

Visit us online www.sgn.org

or leave message. Meets 1st Thursday each month.

ECSC is a confidential crossdressing social & support organization for Transvestite & Transsexual individuals, primarily MTF, which offers confidential membership, private monthly meetings, frequent events on the town, & help in coming out. (425) 827-9494.

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 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.)

Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome.

MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Trained peer facilitators lead a structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender identity & expression. All adults are welcomed, including those who are questioning, allies, or identify as FTM, MTF, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex, among others. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongender alliance.com.

Pride Skate Seattle. 9-11pm. Southgate Roller Rink, 9646 17th Ave SW. First Wednesday of every month. $7 admission includes skate rental. Must be 18+.

After-party at Company, 9608 16th Ave SW, with drink specials & karaoke. www.southgaterollerrink.com

THURSDAY - February 2

Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe 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 888-2921912; 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 (Also Fridays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.)

Q Hour. 4:30-5:30pm. Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave. 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month. A group for LGBTQ youth 13-21 & their allies. Sponsored by Youthcare.

FREE. 622-5555 x 212.

First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Seattle/ Pioneer Square. 5-9pm. Art galleries in Downtown Seattle/Pioneer Square host opening night receptions.

Seattle Art Museum is free today.

Write Your Heart Out - A Queer Youth & Allies Writing Group. 5:30-6:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. We all have a story to tell.

What is yours? Write Your Heart Out is a safe place for Queer youth & allies 22 & under to explore one’s

Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm.

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.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 (Also Thursdays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.)

Born This Way Kafe. 5-9pm. Cal Anderson Park Shelterhouse, 1635 11th Ave. Every Friday. A welcoming place where LGBTQ youth ages 13-19, friends & allies can gather, be themselves & have fun. 883-6110, randy.wiger@seattle.gov La Movida. 6-7pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Todos los Viernes. Una junta bilingue para la comunidad GLBTQ en recuperacion de adicciones. Para mas informacion visita entrehermanos.org o llame 322-7700.

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 Seattle Prime Timers Coffee Reunion. 7pm. Starbucks, 1600 E Olive Way. Meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. Metro routes 8, 9, 14, 43, 49 & 60.

329-0793; http://seattleprimetimers.usa-50.com LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 8pm.

Gay City, 511 E Pike St (temporary meeting location).

Every Friday. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www. seattle-al-anon.org Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday.

(253) 474-8897.

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

Pioneers & Warriors TM. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Friday. Peer support group for Gay & Bi men over 40 - honoring the past, accepting the present & embracing the future. Group attendance requires facilitator approval. Please contact Joel Davis at 2616616. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

self thru the written word. Fiction, non-fiction & poetry will be encouraged & supported. 322-2515, www. lambert house.org Come Out For Yourself (COFY). 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Peer support for people dealing with issues of sexual orientation. 3222437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Human Rights Commission. 6-8pm. Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Ave. Meets 1st Thursday each month.

SHRC is made up of 15 citizen representatives who advise the Mayor, the City Council, & all City of Seattle Depts in matters regarding human rights. Meetings open to the public. 684-4540.

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.

Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 14-22. 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 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 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. www.gfas.org or our message board at http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/ gayfathersseattle Emerald City Social Club. 7:30pm. Call for details & location - phone staffed most Tuesday evenings

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Border Riders Motorcycle Club First Sunday Ride. 9am-rendezvous; 9:30am. Broadway Grill, 314 Broadway E. Meets 1st Sunday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www. borderriders.com Lotus Sisters. 11am-1:15pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 1st Sunday of every month. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. Lotus.sisters@ yahoo.com; www.sasgcc.org Rain City Jacks. West Queen Anne/Interbay. 1st Sunday each month, 2pm; 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm. Location & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & non-profit private club. Membership required. Adult men only. Enrollment available at the door. www. raincityjacks.org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5033.

PFLAG/Kittitas County. 4-5:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 3rd & Ruby Sts, Ellensburg. Meets the first Sunday of every month. For information, (509) 925-7937.

St Aelred’s Independent Catholic Church in Olympia. 5pm. Olympia Unitarian Church, 2200 East End St NW, Olympia. Meets 1st & 3rd Sundays each

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SATURDAY - February 4

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Book Reading & Bradley Manning Presentation.

3pm. Revolution Books, 89 S Washington St. Learn the truth about Bradley Manning who has been tortured awaiting trial & faces life imprisonment. The 24-year-old Army intelligence analyst is accused of leaking the “collateral murder” video of a US helicopter attack that killed 11 civilians & wounded 2 children in Baghdad & also faces charges of sharing documents with WikiLeaks. Gulf War resister Jeff Paterson is touring the West Coast with the Free Bradley Manning campaign & will read from the new book About Face: Military Resisters Turn Against War. www.revolution bookssea.org

SUNDAY - Februry 5

month. Worship for the GLBT community & friends in the Roman Catholic, Anglican & other liturgical faiths tradition. Fr. Bob Withrow, (360) 664-5449.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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

American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver. us Another Gay Social Club! - www.meetup.com/ Another-Gay-Social-Club/ Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html Bent Writing Institute promotes written & spoken word in our LGBT communities. Bent offers affordable classes & workshops for Queer-identified people. For more information or to sign up for a class, email bent. writing@gmail.com. Visit www.bentwriting.com or find us on Facebook. For upcoming events join our mailing list by emailing bent.news@gmail.com 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 is an umbrella organizing sponsoring LGBTQ-supported recovery meetings including AA, Al-Anon, CLA, CML, GA, NA, SAA, SLAA, OA, XA & Spanish-speaking AA. CHAC is currently looking for a new home. www.chacseattle. org, 860-9560 or call 587-2838. (Groups formerly meeting at CHAC are currently meeting at SASG (Seattle Area Support Groups) and other locations.

Check out the SGN’s Community Calendar listings to find these groups.)

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 Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 511 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) 363-9188; 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.imperialcourtofseattle.com In The Life - www.inthelifetv.org Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 511 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction for the LGBT community and allies can be borrowed free of charge.

LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; LGBTMS Connection@gmail.com. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Mantra: 329-0886, www.jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Northwest Bears: www.nw bears.com; The Olympians: www.TheOlympians. net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 888-809-5035, www.raincityjacks.org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples.org; Seattle Men in Leather: www. seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, www.seattle primetimers.org.

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.flying house. org.

Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org

Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies, including Alaska Airlines, Amazon.com, Amgen, AT&T, Bank of America, Deloitte, Macy’s, Microsoft, Russell Investments, Safeco Insurance, Starbucks Coffee, Xerox. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworks seattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/ proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www. seattle-pflag.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 Project at the API Safety Center, April, 4679976; 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; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 3227061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw. org; TwoSpirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164.

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

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Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 6826711; www.q-law.org Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - 235-7235.

Resource & Referral Line can connect you to LGBT-friendly resources throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Call 323-LGBT Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. At other times leave voice mail and your call will be returned. Or visit www.gaycity.org to view list of resources online or through Facebook.

Rosehedge/Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www. rosehedge.org Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschools coalition.org SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. www.seamec.org Seattle Area Support Groups & Community Center (SASG) is a non-profit organization that builds community and cultivates powerful, healthy lives by providing emotional support and personal development services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, the Queer communities, and those who love them. Our work is done in a spirit of safety, trust, inclusiveness, and celebration of individual differences. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503.

Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families providing comprehensive mental health services on a sliding scale. 323-1768.

Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle. gov 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 Shanti - 324-1520; www.rosehedge.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.

Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail. com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball. org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/ EthylForever CarClub/; Festival of the Babes: www. festivalofthe babes.com; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops: www.jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures. org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacific nwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www. puddletown squares.org; Rain City Soccer: www. raincitysoccer. org; Rain Country: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; Seattle Frontrunners: www.seattlefrontrunners.org; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orcaswimteam.org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otterpolo.com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www.quakerugby.com; Seattle Tennis Alliance: www.seattletennisalliance.org; Seattle Unified Bowling Association (SUBA): magee98106@ aol.com, www.teamseattle.org/bowling.htm, www.thepride league.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 Tacky Tourist Clubs of America, Seattle Chapter - www.ttca.org; bruce@ttca.org; 1122 E Pike St PMB 905, Seattle, WA 98122-3934.

Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 741 St Helens Ave, 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 Odyssey: www.genderodyssey. com; Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersollcenter.org; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www.washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: BABES: support groups for HIV+ women.

720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Lesbians Over 40: 722-0729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc. org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www.pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com; Seattle Girls of Leather: www.sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbianconcern. org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/womenof westseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http://lbtqhealthywca.blogspot.com, twitter.com/ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 436-8671.

Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. A 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, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.MatthewsPlace.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 6712838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 632-0662 ext 49 (non-emergency), 1-888-99-VOICE (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; 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

Celebrating 39 Years!

MATURE, EXPERIENCED LEATHERMAN offers everything from massage to bondage and leathersex and everything in between! Call 206-326-0104 for appointment. 10/25 _______________________________

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_______________________________ SHORELINE. 3 BR/1 BA, fenced, gas fireplace, pets welcome. $1500. 206-356-1180. 06/3 _______________________________ 12 12 housing wanted

HOUSING WANTED

_______________________________ GAY MAN looking for an apartment on Capitol Hill. Tim, 206898-4306. 03/3 _______________________________ 13 13 housing for sale

HOUSING FOR SALE

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_______________________________ FREE RÉSUMÉ AND JOB SEARCH WORKSHOPS South Seattle Community College’s WorkSource Center is partnering with the Seattle Public Library and the King County Library System to offer résumé and job search workshops. For more information, contact South Seattle Community College WorkSource Center at 206-764-5304 or visit www. southseattle.edu for complete schedule. SGN/ _______________________________

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_______________________________ SHANTI VOLUNTEERS build supportive one-on-one relationships with someone living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, or other life-threatening illness. We are seeking mature, compassionate, good listeners to provide emotional support to people in their homes, in hospitals, or in jails.

Training and ongoing support provided. People of color and LGBT folks encouraged to apply.

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_______________________________ DETAILED BUSINESS & HOME COMPUTER SERVICES Best Price - Uncommon Solutions - Superior Results. 38+ Years Experience. Broke, slow, or needs help, let me fix it. DATA Recovery, Internet, Networking, Hardware, and Software. Very PATIENT. Call Randy. 1-954-684-3829. Will travel. SGN/ _______________________________ NAKED PHOTOGRAPHY Soft touch to naked details.

Memories captured. You name the event. Call Randy. 1-954-6843829. Will travel. SGN/ _______________________________ 19 19 home & garden

HOME & GARDEN

_______________________________ CLEANING Bob’s Cleaning - openings available. Honest, reliable, professional, with over 20 years cleaning experience. Weekly or bi-weekly.

For free estimate and references, call 253-228-2814. 05/3 _______________________________ VALENTINE’S DAY IS COMING Looking for something special? How about a candle? Gold Canyon Candles offers a great selection. See my webpage at: www.mygc.com/ gizmosnmorehwd. Or call Wes at 206-271-4451 with any questions. 05/3 _______________________________

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EXCEPTIONAL BODYWORK Release muscle pain & tension through deep tissue, trigger point & myofascial release. Specializing in back, neck & shoulder pain.

Insurance accepted. Matt Shafer, LMP, 206-524-7766. 10/12 _______________________________ 1hr-$45/1.5-$65/2hrs-$85 16yrs professionally trained, talented masseur. Enjoyable, blissful, unhurried relaxation.

Swedish/Deep Tissue bodywork for tightness, tension, pain.

JOHN LMP. 206.324.0682. www. bodyworkman.com. 06/3 _______________________________

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Enjoy your First Massage at Dreamscape with $10 OFF! We are located at 619 Broadway E. 206-568-3771. DreamscapeMassage.com. SGN/ _______________________________ SPECIAL: $55/90 mins., $75/ 120 mins. Specialize in back, hip, neck, shoulder, extremity, neuromuscular disorders treatment, full-body relaxation. Professional setting 10am-midnight.

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_______________________________ MALE MODEL MONDAYS Friendly downtown drawing group featuring only male models. ALL skill levels welcome.

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_______________________________ 1hr-$45/1.5-$65/2hrs-$85 16yrs professionally trained, talented masseur. Enjoyable, blissful, unhurried relaxation.

Swedish/Deep Tissue bodywork for tightness, tension, pain.

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Incalls North Seattle; anywhere else outcalls. 206-713-1459; if I’m out, leave message. $100-incall; $150-outcall. 05/3 _______________________________ BODYWORK BY CHRIS. Lose that holiday stress. Your home or hotel. 206-330-1344. 04/3 _______________________________ EROTICALLY CHARGED nude full body rubdown from playful top, stimulating the senses. Get seduced. Incalls in Renton. Scott, 206-355-4469. 04/4 _______________________________ FRENCH TOUCH BODYWORK Experienced, friendly European masseur w/a table and sensual hands. In/Out. Luke, 206-3232427. 05/3 _______________________________ HEAD TO TOE hot sensual interaction. Handsome, hairy, 9” uncut top - 206-329-0310. 07/6 _______________________________ GREAT MASSAGE given by highly-trained, clean-cut, handsome guy. I have a clean, private studio just north of the UW. Call Matt, 206-774-9092. In calls/out calls/ hotels. 10/12 _______________________________ QINERGY-BODY-WORK Non-Erotic Therapeutic Massage, men or women. 25 yrs exp, massage table or massage chair, no shower, convenient parking, small Queen Anne home office/studio, straight male (graphic artist, web author). 50% off 1st session ($45 for 1-1/2 hrs), travel extra. By appt only. Chris Pringer, Reiki Master, 206-286-0899. Add’l info via chalicebridge.com/ BMI-Brochure.html. 08/27 _______________________________

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