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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 05, Volume 38, January 29, 2010

SGN predicts the New event: Latin rockers’ Academy Awards original music packs Chop Suey

With the nominations for the 82nd Academy Awards being announced on February 1, it’s fair to say conversations about 2009’s best motion pictures are in the winddown stage after two months of speculation and debate. It’s every cineaste’s favorite annual guessing game, as picki n g t h e nominees is almost a s much fun as trying to figure out the eventual winners.

But with the expansion of the Best Picture category from five to 10

possibilities, it’s anyone’s guess what those nominees are going to be. While it’s a given that Avatar, The Hurt Locker and Inglourious Basterds will be the three favorites, the other seven are – to steal the title from one of the potentials – up in the air. Will Up be the first animated film to be nominated since 1991’s Beauty and the Beast? Can a re-imagined Star Trek boldly go where none of the other entries in the long-running franchise have gone before? Or does The Blind Side tackle a spot in the final 10 and score the picture one final touchdown?

These are only a few of the questions sure to be answered Tuesday morning when actress Anne Hathaway joins Academy president Tom Sherak to reveal the major category nominations.

Here are some of my thoughts and predictions as to the titles and names the duo are likely announce.

BEST PICTURE As stated above, thanks to The Golden Globes, various critics groups and the Screen Actor’s Guild (SAG), we now know for sure that James Cameron’s Avatar, Kathryn Bigelow’s The Hurt see oscars page 32

by Shaun Knittel SGN Staff Writer 2010 Seattle Latin Rock Festival January 21 Chop Suey On January 21, the 2010 Seattle Latin Rock Festival rocked Chop Suey in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The festival – the first of its kind in Seattle – was the brainchild of Carlos Caldera, musician and lead singer of Africa Violeta, and featured two other bands and one solo performance for a night of great music entertainment and advocacy for local Latino artists.

“I came up with the idea of the festival as a way to introduce Seattle to the local Hispanic rock bands,” Caldera told SGN. “Plus, we know that Seattleites love music, so we brought our music to them.”

Rock en espanol, otherwise known as Spanish-language rock music, is an extremely popular genre worldwide. Collectively, the artists sell millions of albums and tour extensively, exporting their special brand of music to the masses. Some of the best-known Latin rock artists include Mana, Juanes, Los Lobos, and Molotov.

Caldera said that the four acts –

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by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN Contributing Writer

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Gitano, Horacio Alcantar, 3 Dead Whores and Africa Violeta – had to organize, produce, and promote the 2010 Seattle Latin Rock Festival themselves because “there aren’t promoters for Latino rock

bands in Washington.” Caldera’s freshman try paid off, and Chop Suey was packed with fans as well as newcomers to see the bands in

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer

Edmond is bored with his life and decides to change it all, starting by leaving his wife. He then cluelessly starts taking advice from strangers about what to do and where to go. He wants to get laid, primarily, but has no idea what the market rate is for such services. He bumbles along, getting angrier and angrier, until he finds himself mugged, threat-

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Grammy Awards loaded with Mamet’s Edmond top performers, star presenters profane and edgy

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

Bridges, and the pouty-lipped Miley Cyrus. Sunday’s main telecast (8 p.m., CBS), a three-hour gala, will only highlight 10 to 12 categories – the remaining awards will be announced in a separate ceremony hours before. Follow me on Twitter (@seattlerocker) for a list of early award-winners. Also, watch MTV and TV Guide for red-carpet arrivals and backstage chatter. Here’s my rundown of 10 categories going into this weekend’s show.

Record of the Year nominees: “Halo” – Beyoncé, “I Gotta Feeling” – The Black Eyed Peas, “Use Somebody” – Kings of Leon, “Poker Face” – Lady GaGa, “You Belong With Me” – Taylor Swift Will win: “Halo” – Watch out for Swift, who could be the big surprise of the night, though I expect Ms. Knowles to edge her out.

Should win: “Poker Face” – I still have no idea what this song is really about, but I can’t get it out of my head a whole year after listening to it for the first time.

Edmond Balagan Theatre Through February 6 David Mamet is one of America’s most well-known and attended playwrights. His sharp, incisive dialogue has even been dubbed “Mamet speak.” Sharp, wry, sometimes funny, explosive dialogue is on full view in Balagan Theatre’s production of Edmond.

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My love-hate relationship with the Grammy Awards rages on. I’m happy when the nominees are announced, but the list of winners leaves me gagging for months afterward. I’ve come to expect worst-case scenarios from the voters, known simply as The Recording Academy, yet I still hold out hope for a few well-deserved surprises. Regardless of the outcome, “music’s biggest night” on January 31 will feature unique performances by top artists including Lady GaGa, Beyoncé, Green Day, Dave Matthews Band, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Lady Antebellum, Maxwell, and The Black Eyed Peas. Among the presenters lined up to give out the hardware are Norah Jones, Kristen Bell, Adam Lambert, the Jonas Brothers, Josh Duhamel, Carlos Santana, Jeff

Album of the Year nominees: I Am...Sasha Fierce – Beyoncé, The E.N.D. – The Black Eyed Peas, see grammys page 33

Konichiwa! Guten taG! aloha! learn your hellos.

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Phoenix’s rock show turns SoDo disco

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by Paul Sheets SGN Contributing writer

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Phoenix January 23 Showbox SoDo Hailing from Versailles, France, the alt-rock group Phoenix formed in 1999, but didn’t find fame until their fifth studio album, 2009’s Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. The album has led the band to worldwide fame and soldout shows across the globe, one of which came to the Emerald City at the Showbox SoDo on January 23.

After the doors opened at 8 p.m.,

February concerts Sir Elton, Paul van Dyk, and Bon Jovi to town

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

were. The good news is that I liked them.

The OC-based group returns to Seattle as a headlining act in early February, likely to There are no good shows coming up in play new material and perhaps run through Seattle, you say? Well, maybe you’ll recon- a few numbers from frontman Andrew Mcsider that thought after looking at these con- Mahon’s solo project, Dear Jack, from ’09 – McMahon, incidentally, has made a full certs for the month of February. recovery after being diagnosed with a form of leukemia.

Elton John / Billy Joel February 3 and 6 Wilco Key Arena February 10 A bad case of E. coli is to blame for Sir Paramount Theatre Elton John and Billy Joel’s cancellation of A list of the top Americanaback-to-back Key Arena performances last November, an untimely and unfortunate folk acts would certainly inthing for Seattle area fans. Sick days be- clude Wilco, a Grammyhind them, the international pop icons are winning outfit worth evsure to please full crowds when they march ery cent of their ticket fee to town this week for a pair of rescheduled – February’s show at the concerts. Pack tissues in your man-purses in Paramount Theatre sold the event our beloved John sings “Candle out months in advance. in the Wind” – here’s hoping he finally re- The acclaimed Chicago sextet, headed by the activates “Island Girl.” consistently brilliant Jeff Tweedy, will play songs Alice in Chains from their most recent CD February 4 and 5 titled Wilco (The Album) Paramount Theatre Grunge will never die, at least not in Se- and hopefully from their attle – two entirely sold-out concerts by Al- now-classic Yankee Hotel ice in Chains are testament to that. The local Foxtrot. legends, who earned a Grammy nomination this year for the single “Check My Brain” off their newest album Black Gives Way to Blue, has replaced the late great Layne Staley with William DuVall, whose pipes on “Would” are actually impressive. A few extra tickets might be released in the days ahead, so keep an ear out on Facebook or Twitter for buzz.

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Paul van Dyk February 13 The Showbox SoDo Dance before romance? Why not. Famed DJ Paul van Dyk, a usual visitor to Seattle around Halloween, makes an earlier dash here for a pre-Valentine’s Day appearance at The Showbox SoDo. This will be an allout sweaty affair, as the venue is expected to be crammed with local electro-house followers. The German turntablist headlines a five-DJ lineup, so he won’t go on stage until midnight, if not later. If you’re a van Dyk beginner, start with “For an Angel,” or my favorite, “Crush,” from his Reflections CD. Bon Jovi February 19-20 Key Arena I’ll pay full admission to see Jon Bon Jovi shake two things: his hair and that ass. Pardon my bluntness, but this guy has a body that’s often chiseled to perfection, and he’s routinely displayed it in semi-nude photo spreads in national magazine ads. Bon Jovi, the band, will play two huge shows at Key Arena in February. Initially, the group chose Seattle as the launch pad for their 2010 world tour, then re-adjusted the itinerary and decided

to kick it off in Honolulu instead (wah wah).

They’ll likely pull out the big guns, from “Livin’ on a Prayer” to “It’s My Life” to “You Give Love a Bad Name.”

Los Lonely Boys February 24 Moore Theatre Los Lonely Boys may be a bit AM radio for some people’s tastes, but they sure do sound good after a very long day at the office. The Texan trio, who burst on the scene in 1997 with a strong-selling debut album and a Grammy win for the tune “Heaven,” will lead a three-act bill at the Moore Theatre in late February showcasing MexicanAmerican performers, including jazz wizard Alejandro Escovedo and folk upstart Carrie Rodriguez.

Suzanne Vega February 25 Moore Theatre Truth be told, one of the songs that makes me cry for no apparent reason each and every time is “Small Blue Thing” by Suzanne Vega. Mostly under the radar, this folk chanteuse has released a series of terrific albums since 1987’s Solitude Standing, highlighted by the pop smash “Luka,” though most fans discovered her immediately afterwards when the catchy tune “Tom’s Diner” became a surprise mainstream hit. Vega will give an intimate, up-close performance at the Moore Theatre late next month, a rare treat to longtime fans. Crossing my fingers for “Marlene on the Wall.”

Other shows worth noting: The Album Leaf w/ Sea Wolf on February 6 (Neumos), Al Jarreau w/ George Duke on February 12 (Benaroya Hall), and El Perro del Mar on February 26 (The Triple Door).

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Jack’s Mannequin February 5 The Showbox SoDo True story: I listened to nearly an entire set by Jack’s Mannequin at the Paramount Theatre last year, when they opened for The Fray, and had absolutely no idea who they

I went down to the main floor as fans immediately began to pack themselves against the stage like sardines. It wasn’t long before the whole venue was shoulder to shoulder with rock aficionados.

The opening act, The Soft Pack, an indie band out of San Diego, played a decent 45-minute set reminiscent of an unpolished and toned-down Face to Face. But it wasn’t until a few minutes past 10 p.m., when the lights went low, that I really felt like I was at a rock show. Phoenix took the stage amid an eruption of screams and went right into one of their biggest singles, “Listomania,” from Wolfgang.

There wasn’t one closed mouth in the place as fans sang out the lyrics with the band. The group definitely had that certain je ne sais quoi, and they morphed the rock venue into a club, complete with columns of ‘80s-style lights behind the band.

A few songs into the set, I was forced to dance by the people around me as the band rolled into “Lasso.” Each word was sung almost affectionately to the responsive audience, which seemed entranced by the sound – any pause in the music led to roars from the crowd. The drummer kept perfect beat, standing up at times while playing. I stood

in awe of how much the crowd loved this band.

Couples all around me started making out as the foursome serenaded the crowd with “Girlfriend.” Phoenix’s lead singer Thomas Mars’ voice was like an infectious wave, while the melodic guitar riffs sent everyone else into a hypnotized sway. It was clear that everyone in attendance was a serious fan, as I had trouble finding anyone who wasn’t singing along.

At times the band toyed with the crowd by playing slow transitions and long intros, which gave way to explosions of applause when the song was recognized. When the band reeled into the pulsating beat of “Rome,” the crowd went crazy. The song was intoxicating, more dancing ensued, and large clouds of smoke billowed up from all areas of the crowd as the pungent smell of marijuana filled the air.

The band closed with “Funky Squaredance,” but this did not satisfy the screaming crowd of fans, who demanded an encore. They soon got one, which included the songs “Everything Is Everything,” “If I Ever Feel Better,” and of course “1901.”

During the final song, Mars gave himself to the crowd, surfing along while belting out the lyrics. When they finally returned him to the stage, he invited over 50 fans up to dance with him.

This was the first time I had seen Phoenix perform live. I can definitely say they’re one group that knows exactly what their fans want, and they delivered their music in the form of a four-star French meal.

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by Shaun Knittel SGN Staff Writer Seattle’s Got Talent January 31 Neighbours Seattle performance artist Ryan Hazy and Dominatrix Roxy, host of Vogue and Vicious Dolls at Neighbours Underground, teamed up for the Seattle’s Got Talent preview and auditions on January 26. Hazy and Roxy held the preview to determine what acts would be a part of the lineup for Seattle’s Got Talent on January 31 at Neighbours Nightclub.

On January 31, contestants will compete for a $300 cash prize and more. Hazy says there will be a $50 cash prize awarded to “the person with the best red carpet outfit.” For a $5 cover, guests will receive one vote. However, if audience members would like to cast more than one vote, they can do so by buying an additional vote for $2. Beyond that, there is

a panel of celebrity guest judges that include Niky Anderson, Aleksa Manila, Madison Lane-Weston, Dominatrix Roxy, and Mikey Lykesit. At the end of the show, the votes will be tallied to determine who will be crowned Seattle’s most talented performer.

The show is open to all performers, from singers to dancers and drag queens to comedians. In other words, anything that falls under the category of “talent” will be in the show.

“I came up with the concept for the show when I came across the video of Paula Abdul from American Idol saying in a news interview that there weren’t any talented people in Seattle,” Hazy told SGN. “Also, when I tried out for America’s Got Talent, and the judges told me I was too Broadway.”

Hazy says that he believes Seattle can prove the naysayers wrong. He came up with the Seattle’s Got Talent as a way to showcase local people with real talent.

At the Tuesday-night auditions, a plethora

“I came up with the concept for the show when ... Paula Abdul from American Idol [said] ... there weren’t any talented people in Seattle.”

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Seattle’s most talented come to Neighbours

of entertainers packed Vicious Dolls to prove their worth as talented acts. Memorable acts like two-man adlib comedy team Comedy Holocaust and the Harlequin Hipsters, a male-female duo that had to wind each other up in order to dance, proved that Seattle’s Got Talent will be a night of quality entertainment.

Hazy promises that at least 10 acts – maybe more – will compete on January 31.

“I’m really excited about the show. There are a lot of talented performers in Seattle and we are giving them the chance to perform on a big stage,” said Hazy. “Come out to the show. It’s going to be a lot of fun and a great way to end the weekend.”

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Ohlsson’s Chopin recital Early Music Guild reveals offers histrionics and drama powerful Icelandic saga

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by Rod Parke SGN A&E Writer

Garrick Ohlsson – Part 1 Chopin 200th Anniversary Celebration January 13 Meany Hall, UW Campus For his long, sensuous melodies, Chopin has often been compared to the opera composer Bellini. They both wrote melodies to be sung.

Unfortunately, Garrick Ohlsson appeared, in this recital, to disagree. His performance of Chopin’s “Two Nocturnes, Op. 27” was almost the only time all evening when Ohlsson let the melodies sing out in a long, legato line. The rest of the recital was spent in wild adventures in dynamics. The mostly loud, highly punctuated phrases filled the hall with spectacular sonorities from Meany’s excellent Steinway. But I don’t think Chopin is about spectacle.

My guest remarked, “That didn’t sound like Chopin at all!” after the opening “Impromptu in F-sharp Major, Op. 36.” The “Ballade in A-flat Major, Op. 47” that followed was full of chopped-up phrases, lots of strange spaces between notes, and not a Reviewer Rod Parke can be reached at bit of song. The audience loved it! rmp62@columbia.edu.

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song and speech. All three voices were of Wagnerian strength, such as to brook no inattention to this version of the same story as Wagner’s RING. The names were slightly different; the manner was entirely different; and different weight was given to certain elements of the story. But among the sources were those used by Wagner, lending a familiarity and highlighting the even greater brutality of this more ancient version.

The instruments included the aforementioned tiny flute as well as larger wooden ones, two lyres, a fiddle (modeled after one of the earliest depictions of a fiddle in Europe), and a large caribou-skin frame drum of traditional NW Kwakiutl culture (British Columbia). With these meager resources, the three singers and two instrumentalists kept the audience spellbound for an uninterrupted 90 minutes.

Elaborate and very readable program notes described the meticulous scholarship that went into trying to piece together, from widely ranging sources, how these ballads might have been sung in ancient Icelandic culture. The early materials are so sketchy for this verbal tradition that no one can say just how close Sequentia might have come, but there was no denying the power and appeal of this modern presentation. Response from the audience could not have been more enthusiastic.

Long live supra-titles!

Sequentia at Early Music Guild January 23rd Town Hall The Early Music Guild spent $2,000 to install supra-titles at its latest concert at Town Hall. Not too many of us in the audience would have made much sense out of an evening of early Icelandic without them.

How I wish all recitals and vocal concerts would do the same!

This performance by Sequentia, The Rheingold Curse: A Germanic Saga of Greed and Revenge from the Medieval Icelandic Edda, was more theatrical than a mere concert. Out of complete darkness, first came the piercing cries of a tiny flute made from a swan’s bone. Revolving modal melodies cut the darkness and were soon joined by a powerful soprano, who appeared as the stage lights gradually rose, dressed in a fashion that suggested ancient but elaborate garb. Eventually, a second female voice stepped out from behind the first and joined her with deep-voiced harmonies (often in parallel fifths). Clearly, we were in for an evening quite unlike any other ever seen at Town Hall!

Sitting in the dark, the audience had no trouble seeing the excellent supra-titles, thus finding its way via modern technological magic to the sense of the ancient story being sung.

Reviewer Rod Parke can Sequentia, performing for more than 30 be reached at rmp62@coyears, was led by co-founder Benjamin lumbia.edu.

Bagby, who soon appeared in dark modern dress, playing a six-stringed lyre and singing with such force that one was hardpressed to disting u i s h between

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And so it went, through the “Fantasie, Op. 49,” the “Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 39,” and “24 Preludes, Op. 28.” Ohlsson is a big, powerful man, with an especially strong left hand. Boy, did he make that Steinway roar! It was all drama and very little beauty. It became boring and all too predictable, yet the audience loved it.

Chopin’s music makes great technical demands, which Garrick Ohlsson met handily.

But great virtuosity does not always equate with great music. Where was the lyrical loveliness that Chopin used to contrast so strikingly with his more dramatic moments?

Somewhere in the 40-plus years that Ohlsson has been on the stage, it seems to have gotten lost. The “Nocturnes” showed that he CAN do it, but he chose not to.

So, if you’re into spectacle and drama in your Chopin, check out the program for Tuesday, February 9, when Ohlsson returns with more Chopin. This two-part series celebrates the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birth and the 40th anniversary of Ohlsson’s winning the 1970 Chopin International Piano Competition. This first concert was nearly sold out, so don’t wait.

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Belle of Amherst a simple visit with Emily Dickinson tapestry furniture covers and an antique feel.

Delicate lighting changes by Chris Schofield help us delineate between the past and the present as Glanz slips backward in time to her teen years, showing what her life was like. Another excellent addition is the presence of Brad Hawkins and his cello, where he becomes the voice of non-present family members and provides original compositions throughout the production.

The effect is enchanting and winning.

It deserves to be seen, so get this on your calendar and go. If you love Dickinson, language, historical plays or glimpses of what life might have been like in the late 1800s, you’ll have a great time.

This is a full-length production, as opposed to what seems to be the trend toward long one-acts, so you’ll need to bring your patience. There’s not much controversy or great dramatic revelation to shake you up.

It’s a simple visit with an extraordinary woman, who is owed respectful attention and appreciation for her talent.

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

Belle of Amherst Stone Soup Theatre Through February 6 Poet Emily Dickinson lived as a recluse in her family home in Amherst, Massachusetts. This is but one of the things you learn about her from this production of The Belle of Amherst, by William Luce. Sound Theatre Company is performing the play at Stone Soup Theatre.

Teresa Thuman directs Maria Glanz in this lovely one-woman show. Glanz perfectly inhabits Emily Dickinson, as she invites you into her parlor for tea. She makes you cozily at home, offering her recipe for cake.

She tells you of her nosy neighbors and her family, sharing portraits and history and many poems.

Glanz delivers the poetry with great affection and precision. Her love of language is palpable. She looks the part in a lovely white gown by Deborah Sorenson and proper white boots. She sews a little, mends a little, gardens a little, and tells stories.

The set, designed by Ray Bunnage with prop support from Kirsten McCory, creates Comments on reviews go to sgncritic@ just the right shabby-chic parlor design, with gmail.com.

Speech and Debate tart, tight and funny

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer Speech and Debate Seattle Repertory Theatre Through February 21 OMG, you gotta come see this! A tart, funny, high school angst play, Speech and Debate, by Stephen Karam, is being presented at Seattle Repertory Theatre. It’s extremely current. Teens talk on cell phones and blog.

Diwata (Erin Stewart) dreams of starring in her high school play and blames the drama teacher for overlooking her talent. She streams a live protest on the internet about it and makes songs about what she considers an upset (and demonstrating why the drama teacher might not have wanted to cast her).

She also hints at the existence of a scandalous s i d e

to the drama teacher’s activities, though it might be something she made up to get back at him.

Diwata starts a new club at school, the Speech and Debate club, in order to find a venue she can perform in. Solomon (Justin Huertas), a school reporter, hears Diwata’s broadcast and comes to find out about the scandal. She recruits him to the S&D club, which he reluctantly agrees to in order to find out about her secret scandal.

A boy, Howie (Trick Danneker), realizes that he has met the drama teacher in a Gay chat room. Howie is part of the fortunate generation that is finding acceptance of homosexuality at younger and younger ages, and came out at age 10.

Maria Glanz potrays Emily Dickinson in Belle of Amherst

His chat discovery is a bit sordid (the drama teacher likes boys on the young side), but since he’s 18, it’s not illegal. He is curious about Diwata’s secret, and is drawn into the S&D club.

Andrea Allen directs a fast-moving, revelatory production with a tight cast, including Amy Thone as the two adults (a teacher and a reporter). Musical scene changes by sound designer Matt Starritt and video projections by set designer Matthew Smucker add an upbeat and quirky tone and mood. It’s an infectious production, with the audience appreciating every scene with applause.

Stewart combines the gawky, nerdy, intense, emotional and slightly unreal expectations of the teen Diwata. She holds the play together with her intense drive to get where she wants to go. Huertas is great as the pushy school reporter trying to get the story, revealing his personal discomfort about sexuality as it turns out that his family has sent him to an odious “Camp Exodus” to “cure” him from wanting to be Gay. Danneker has a less complex character to portray, though he handles the new-kid angst well.

The dialogue sounds pretty realistic and truthful, though the ending is not as resolved as it might be. It just kind of ends, though Solomon seems to find an ac-

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(L-R) Erin Stewart, Trick Danneker, and Justin Huertas in Speech and Debate

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ceptance in himself and his sexuality, since we see him get online on a Gay chat board.

Overall, it’s a good show with an interesting exploration. Don’t you wish you were able to be as comfortable as these high school kids are when you were younger?

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

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continued from cover ened, and finally enraged enough to murder by accident.

The production at Balagan, as directed by Paul Budraitis, is spare and arresting. He stages it in the round, using front-row seats as “backstage” so all actors are always visible, and uses almost no set – a long table, some chairs, a couple of props. It’s an intimate, in-your-face environment that pulls you into the story, maybe uncomfortably.

The ensemble supporting Sam Hagen as Edmond is uniformly good. Everyone knows exactly what he or she should be doing, and it’s choreographed well. The good cast has a few excellent standouts, with Colleen Carey as the wife, Carolyn Marie Monroe as Glenna, and Ryan Fields as the Prisoner being particularly compelling.

Edmond was first produced in 1982. Race is an integral part of the play, but at this vantage point in history, it’s presented in what seems like an anachronistic point of view.

Be prepared for harsh language: the n-word, the c-word, and lots of other taboo racial designators. And yet, while kind of shocking, it doesn’t enhance the story much. It would be interesting to hear from those who think that if you remove that chunk of plot device, you don’t lose much of the rest of the point.

Edmond’s journey is a backwards one. He goes from a comfortable, maybe boring life to one where he is trapped by his choices in a much worse situation. While Sam Hagen gives an outstanding performance, it’s not easy to feel sorry for the hapless Edmond.

His self-serving hope for salvation at the end is perplexing, since presumably “heaven” is a reward and he’s done nothing to be rewarded for. The play definitely opens up a lot of questions and doesn’t answer many, but it’s entertaining and edgy.

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

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Police, Adjective another darling of Cannes

by Scott Rice SGN Contributing Writer

Marius Panduru

Police, Adjective Now Playing Sure, lots of crap gets dumped on unwary filmgoers this time of year, but it’s also the time when odd little gems sneak into theaters hoping to catch a little of the elusive spotlight. This week’s odd little gem is Police, Adjective.

Director Corneliu Porumboiu’s minimalist satire was lauded at Cannes in 2009. His 2006 film, 12:08 East of Bucharest, was awarded the prestigious Camera d’Or that year. It looks like Cannes has a new darling in this derisive Romanian filmmaker and his deceptively simple film style.

Cristi (Dragos Bucur) is a young Romanian cop tailing a teenager who smokes hash with a couple of friends. The central conflict has Cristi questioning the morality of sending a young man to prison for smoking a little dope with his buddies, an act that goes largely unnoticed in the rest of Europe and a

law that’s likely to change soon in Romania.

That’s it for the plot synopsis, really.

However, Porumboiu constructs a rich cinematic tableau from this mundane beginning through expert filmmaking. This is about technique. The long takes, the elegant composition, the insistent lingering on the most inane moments in the young cop’s life work together to create questions about everything from artistic symbolism to the veracity of law.

Police, Adjective is not your standard Hollywood police procedural. There are no car chases, shoot-outs, or explosions.

In fact, nary a gun is even seen, much less heard. The climax takes place in the police captain’s office as Cristi, his dimwit office mate, and the captain ruminate on the necessity of following the law even when it does not make sense by looking up words like “conscience,” “law,” “moral,” and finally “police” in a dictionary.

This brilliant scene is funny stuff (in a quietly sardonic way) that also makes you think. And the desire to think about the film

might be the most important thing to bring saw every to this slow-paced but utterly satisfying film nomiflick. You should also consider bringing a nated in the foreign dictionary.

The acting – like the dialogue, plot, and l a n g u a g e art direction – is stripped of artifice and the category – banal scenes are lovingly photographed or maybe

by Marius Panduru. The composition is that’s just thoughtful and purposefully never lets you me. forget this is a movie, which is something formalist film should do.

I’m not apologizing for Porumboiu’s style at all. I’m a huge fan of Yasujiro Ozu and Robert Bresson, filmmakers with a similar cinematic aesthetic. However, you should know what you’re in for if you see Police, Adjective.

And you should see it.

Police, Adjective is the official Romanian submission to this year’s Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, so you may want to check it out in case it gets nominated. It probably won’t be in theaters long, and you know how fun it is to be the person who Dragos Bucur as Cristi in Police, Adjective

Moregasm dives headfirst American Hunks into the art of good sex traces the history of

by Kathleen Whitney Special to the SGN

Moregasm: Babeland’s Guide to MindBlowing Sex by Claire Cavanah and Rachel Venning is the brand-new book from the founders of Babeland, which has been the nation’s most popular sex boutique for nearly 20 years. From the welcoming cover of cleverly designed breasts and illusion of pubic hair to the last page, which answers the question, “Can sex keep getting better throughout the rest of my life?” this book is jampacked with information useful to everyone, from an uneducated virgin to someone more sexually advanced.

Don’t let the cover fool you; even though Moregasm appears to be geared towards women, it is great for any gender. Not only is the book written for the LGBTQ readers, it is straight-friendly as well. There is Q&A for each chapter and topic, ranging from how to become a better kisser to how to tame that gag reflex. Many diagrams of sexual positions for different sex acts are included for the more visually inclined.

The first chapter begins with all the sensuous zones, including parts that can get forgotten (did you know the skin behind your knees is super sensitive?). Then the book dives headfirst into basic knowledge of the body, and before you know it you are learning all about Kegel exercises and what makes us female, male and Intersex while still in the womb.

The fun doesn’t stop there! The chapters range from the “ass-vantages” of butt play to masturbation – even BDSM isn’t taboo.

Not only does this book help you decide what toy is right for you, but there are guides on dildos and cock rings and even a how-to guide for strap-ons.

You will learn all about safer sex and how to practice it, including condom usage and dental dam dos and don’ts. You will be taught about the sizes, textures and flavors of condoms, as well as when to use lube and what kind. A page on assessing the risks of different sexual acts is shown in an easy-tounderstand diagram and includes information on STIs, such as what they are, how you get them, and how to live with an ongoing STI. This book expresses how important communication is between partners during sex.

Moregasm makes some great points – learning what turns on your partner and vice-ver-

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sa keeps sex from becoming routine. Have you ever wondered how to bring up sex outside the bedroom? Or even how to talk dirty? All of this and everything in between

by James Whitely is covered.

SGN Staff Writer What makes this book different from the average sex American Hunks: The Muscular Male guide is Body in Popular Culture, 1860-1970, from Arsenal Pulp Press, presents an in-

that it discusses your emotional state through its Q&A sections. The questions asked on the topics of aesthetics and insecurities have crossed many minds, and good positive image is reinforced in the answers. For the approximately 10% of woman who have never achieved an orgasm, there is a two-page answer for the question, “What’s stopping me from coming?”

There will be a launch party for Moregasm on February 3, at Babeland’s Capitol Hill location, 707 E. Pike St. Come out to the free event to hear the “Babeland Bill of Rights,” play games, win prizes, and enjoy refreshments from Marination, Trophy Cupcakes and Bear Flag Wine as DJ Status Apparatus spins the party. Make sure to RSVP by February 1 at babeland.seattle@ babeland.com!

All in all, Moregasm educates, encourages you to love your body – no matter your shape, size or identity – and teaches you basic to advanced sexual techniques while also answering questions that lots of people have but don’t know how to ask with colorful, sexy pictures, visual aids, and instructional how-to guides. Moregasm is an entertaining page-turner, so be sure to pick up a copy, because as the book states, “Why settle for less-gasm?”

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depth look at the hunky, muscular and toned male body in pop culture and advertisements over a 110-year period. From the early pioneers to the Governator himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger, American Hunks is far more than just a photo book; it explores the culture of ideal masculinity from as far back as the Industrial Revolution.

Through literally hundreds of photos, many of which are in color, and blurbs from

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the well-versed local author David Chapman, American Hunks creates a step-bystep walkthrough of the development of the American male physique.

“This book will trace the evolution of the American hunk from invisibility to ubiquity,” writes Chapman in his introduction.

American Hunks is divided into specific historical eras. Starting with “The Pioneers,” Chapman takes the reader on a guided tour that gradually moves on to the ‘20s with the “Jazz-Age Athletes,” then ships out to the trenches of Europe during the World War II-era “Supermen at War.” From movie posters to print labels to being plastered on packages, the American hunk has been a large part of American culture throughout history. “Why would anyone put a muscular man on a flour sack, a bottle of bourbon, an ad for wallboard, or an old trade card for thread? Yet there they are,” writes Chapman.

Chapman knows his stuff; he’s been a collector of hunk antiques and magazines since his childhood, and he does an excellent job placing each image in its proper historical context. He’s also written other books on the subject, including Comin’ At Ya!: The Homoerotic 3-D Photographs of Denny Denfield. A local author, Chapman lives here in Seattle.

Although a rather esoteric subject, American Hunks is presented in a way which is frankly fascinating. The book feels like a trip to a museum in itself, and Chapman serves as the colorful tour guide. Well written and well annotated, this book is, handsdown, the best place to start for anyone who’s curious about the subject matter.

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ARIES (March 20 – April 19): There is enough energy in you to explode, or to lead your friends on whatever jihad you take up.

Meditate and focus in on the source of that power. Then you can succeed in the “greater jihad” of compassionate awareness.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Trying to do too much at both home and work can wear you down. Time out with your friends can be a release, but bitching and boozing just feeds the problem and doesn’t solve it. Keep the future and your ideals in mind.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): The best way to “win” an argument is to learn from your opponents, not to devastate them. Your mastery of any topic is best shown by fairness and ability to incorporate new ideas, no matter how far out they seem.

CANCER (June 21- July 22): You’re sizzling in the sack, and needn’t prove anything to anyone. Try out new techniques, as you feel so inspired. Giving in to pressure will invite disaster. You can go insane, but at least keep it safe and consensual.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): The generosity of your intent is above question, but does your partner really want what you offer? Grand gestures may miss the mark. Problems can be best solved in the bedroom, but be most generous in your listening there, too.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Others’ efforts are at cross-purposes to your own. Adjusting your approach is easier than trying to change theirs. Develop your own teamwork skills in ways that will serve you well in the long run.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): The future you were planning for ain’t what it used to be! Inspiration can point the way to pragmatic innovations. Allow room for experimental trial and error before finding a satisfactory solution.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Feeling that your success serves your family and community, you may have it the wrong way around. OK, it goes both ways, but still … . Are you giving enough credit to those who helped you forward?

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Staying at home will cause more arguments than it will avoid. Yes, your ideas will certainly shake up your community, but try to be gentle and diplomatic. “You can catch more flies with honey….”

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Reevaluate the virtues you bring to relationships, both personal and professional.

Discuss this with a friend to get clarity, honesty and surprises, mostly for the better. But brace your ego for some hard reality.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): You may be a little too loud and dominating in your relationship. Reconsider, solo or with your sweetie, what’s important in a partnership. Focus on humility and growth; look at important questions in new ways.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Demands at work are pulling you out of the shell you’d rather stay in. Though tempting to reassert yourself in this tug-of-war, it’s better to re-imagine yourself. Rethink your purpose in life and how you try to fulfill that.

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Locker and Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds are going to be nominated for Best Picture. For those making bets with friends, you can probably be secure in adding Jason Reitman’s Up in the Air and Lee Daniels’ Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire to that list as well. Without a doubt, these are the five frontrunners, and had the Academy not chosen to return to the era of Casablanca (1943, the last time there were 10 potential nominees), I’d hazard a guess these would be the titles up for discussion.

But with this expansion, the possibilities are endless. I think you can pencil in Clint Eastwood’s Invictus and Lone Scherfig’s An Education without too much worry, while Andrew Stanton’s Up seems like a pretty safe bet for inclusion.

But what about the other two? Star Trek?

The Blind Side? The Road? Bright Star?

They’ve all got plenty of heat. Or what about the Coens’ A Serious Man? The Academy has certainly celebrated the brothers on numerous occasions. Yet we cannot forget about Crazy Heart with Jeff Bridges, the celebrated romantic comedy (500) Days of Summer, foodie sensation Julie & Julia or the sci-fi racism epic District 9, as they’ve all got their supporters, too. As for the always-powerful Harvey Weinstein, not only does he have the Tarantino in the mix, he’s also got the star-studded musical Nine and the Colin Firth drama A Serious Man, and while neither has generated the type of box office usually required, considering this is the man who got The Reader a Best Picture nomination, I don’t think you can count either out.

MY PREDICTIONS: Avatar, The Blind Side, An Education, The Hurt Locker, Inglourious Basterds, Invictus, Precious, A Serious Man, Up, Up in the Air FILM THAT SHOULD BE NOMINATED BUT WON’T BE: Bright Star

previous winners Marion Cotillard (Nine) and Penélope Cruz (Broken Embraces), but neither is generating a ton of heat. There’s also Bright Star ingénue Abbie Cornish and The Young Victoria starlet Emily Blunt, both highly deserving yet both probably destined to be sadly overlooked. Also with a chance are Michelle Pfeiffer for Cheri and Natalie Portman for Brothers, but I’d say they’re humongous long shots at best.

The most unusual contender, and in my opinion one of the most deserving, is Avatar lead Zoe Saldana. She’s the heart and the soul of James Cameron’s 3D CGI epic, the actress pouring every ounce of her heart and soul into her blue-skinned, cat-eared character. But as this is a motion-capture performance, it is highly unlikely she’ll get the nomination.

MY PREDICTIONS: Sandra Bullock, Marion Cotillard, Carey Mulligan, Gabourey Sidibe, Meryl Streep PERSON WHO SHOULD BE NOMINATED BUT WON’T BE: Zoe Saldana

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR The bottom line here is that the race for the actual Oscar is, for all intents and purposes, over. Inglourious Basterds star Christoph Waltz has won pretty much everything up to this point, and the chances of anyone derailing his train are close to nil.

If anyone does, it will be Hollywood favorite Woody Harrelson, as his performance in The Messenger generated just enough discussion that the chance for an upset, while infinitesimal, is still there. The rest of the contenders include Julie & Julia and The Lovely Bones star Stanley Tucci, Matt Damon for Invictus, Christopher Plummer in The Last Station, An Education gentlemen Peter Sarsgaard and Alfred Molina, Christian McKay in Me and Orson Welles, The Hurt Locker soldier Anthony Mackie, Alec Baldwin for It’s Complicated, and failed Bright Star poet Paul Schneider.

MY PREDICTIONS: Alec Baldwin, Woody Harrelson, Christopher Plummer, Stanley Tucci, Christoph Waltz BEST ACTOR PERSON WHO SHOULD BE NOMIThere’s not much to talk about here, as NATED BUT WON’T BE: Christian Mcfour of the five spots have been wrapped Kay up for months. Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart), Morgan Freeman (Invictus), Colin Firth BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (A Serious Man) and George Clooney (Up Another race that is basically over. in the Air) are going to be nominated; you Mo’Nique completely owned all comcan take that to the bank. Heck, after the ers with her ferocious performance as the SAG awards, you can pretty much pencil abusive and vindictive mother in Precious. in Bridges as the Oscar winner; this four- She’s got this race wrapped up, and the other person battle is looking more and more like four nominated ladies are just going to have it’s his to lose. to be happy to be invited to the party.

So who gets that last nomination? Well, As for those other nominees, it’s a safe bet if The Hurt Locker does as well as I think that Up in the Air co-stars Anna Kendrick it will, then Jeremy Renner is the obvious and Vera Farminga are going to be walkchoice to get the final spot in the top five, ing the red carpet, while perennial also-ran but as he’s not exactly a household name Julianne Moore can count on being an Osand Iraq War movies aren’t exceedingly car bridesmaid for a fifth time thanks to her popular, this isn’t a foregone conclusion. work in A Single Man. Other potentials inOther serious contenders include Sam clude Samantha Morton for The Messenger, Rockwell’s dual work in Moon, Matt Damon Penélope Cruz and Judi Dench for Nine, in The Informant!, Ben Foster in The Mes- Marion Cotillard for Public Enemies, Magsenger and Viggo Mortensen in The Road. gie Gyllenhaal for Crazy Heart, Sigourney On the outside looking in are Hal Holbrook Weaver for Avatar and Rachel Weisz for in That Evening Sun, Tobey Maguire in The Lovely Bones.

Brothers, Ben Whishaw in Bright Star and, MY PREDICTIONS: Penélope Cruz, somewhat surprisingly, Oscar heavyweight Vera Farminga, Anna Kendrick, Mo’Nique, Daniel-Day Lewis in Nine. One thing I do Julianne Moore know is that this category always seems to PERSON WHO SHOULD BE NOMIoffer up at least one surprise, and I don’t NATED BUT WON’T BE: Marion Cotilthink this year will be an exception. lard MY PREDICTIONS: Jeff Bridges, George Clooney, Colin Firth, Morgan FreeBEST DIRECTOR man, Sam Rockwell This category could be subtitled “The PERSON WHO SHOULD BE NOMI- Battle of the Exes,” as former husband and NATED BUT WON’T BE: Matt Damon wife James Cameron (Avatar) and Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker) battle it out for BEST ACTRESS supremacy. Both will be nominated and one Again, the top four contenders in this cat- of the pair is almost certain to win, so expect egory are all written in stone. Sandra Bull- an acceptance speech where the other is lovock (The Blind Side), Carey Mulligan (An ingly mentioned as the person that should Education), Gabourey Sidibe (Precious) have taken home the Oscar. and Meryl Streep (Julie & Julia) can start As for the other contenders, this is one making gown arrangements now, as there year where I think the Directors Guild of are certainly designers lining up around the America nominations are going to match up block in the hopes they get the opportunity across the board. The other three nominated to make these women look absolutely fabu- there were Quentin Tarantino (Inglourious lous.

Basterds), Lee Daniels (Precious) and Jason As for that final spot, your guess is as Reitman (Up in the Air), and I don’t foresee good as mine. The Last Station star Helen a single one of them not making the cut.

Mirren was nominated by SAG, but as those If there is an upset, expect it to be industry seldom jibe with Oscar, I’m not holding my favorite Clint Eastwood for Invictus, since breath that the 2008 winner is going to make his South African drama is just the type of the cut. Other contenders include fellow movie Oscar voters love to fawn over. But

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don’t count out either An Education director Lone Scherfig or Bright Star auteur Jane Campion, as both women have a great shot at joining Bigelow in what is typically a boys-only club.

MY PREDICTIONS: Kathryn Bigelow, James Cameron, Lee Daniels, Jason Reitman, Quentin Tarantino PERSON WHO SHOULD BE NOMINATED BUT WON’T BE: Jane Campion

ers have a sweet tooth for Sugarland, and it’s enough to give them a repeat win in this category.

Should win: “Chicken Fried” – Paying homage to all the things we look forward to each day, a song titled after a Southern comfort food is good ol’ fun in a bucket.

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The first band, Gitano, set the mood for continued from cover the night. Within in the first few moments of their 30-minute set, it was plain to see that The Fame – Lady GaGa, Big Whiskey and Gitano is a well-oiled machine. Performing the Groogrux King – Dave Matthews Band, original songs in Spanish, the band was the Fearless – Taylor Swift perfect opener for the show as they played Will win: Big Whiskey and the Groogrux in new wave, reggae and rock styles. VocalKing – The gray-haired ponytail rockers ly, the band was in sync, from their perfect who comprise the largest block of Grammy harmonies to the lead singer giving the audivoters won’t recognize anyone else on the ence a sexy scream that would give Adam ballot.

Lambert a run for his money.

Should win: I Am...Sasha Fierce – All of The next performer, Horacio Alcantar, these albums were huge commercial sellers, was the standout performance of the night. but none was truly an artistic feat. That said, Alcantar, who’s been a singer and musiBeyoncé is the most worthy of this bunch. cian since he was 14, performed songs in both Spanish and English. Alcantar, a SeSong of the Year nominees: “Poker attle transplant from Mexico for 10 years, is Face,” “Pretty Wings,” “Single Ladies (Put a stunning vocalist and musician, and you a Ring on It),” “Use Somebody,” “You Be- can’t help but notice how handsome he is. long with Me” Alcantar ended his set with the Sting and Will win: “You Belong with Me” – Bal- The Police song “Message in a Bottle.” I’ve lads usually take home this prize, and never heard a better cover of the song. Be it Swift’s cutesy song about puppy love fits a ballad or an up-tempo rock song, when Althe profile. cantar sings, it’s as if he is singing directly Should win: “Single Ladies (Put a Ring to you – he is what Latin heat is all about. on It)” – I won’t be mad if “Poker Face” or “I love Sting and the music of The Police,” “Use Somebody” wins, though Beyoncé’s he told SGN. “I always include some of their slick toe-tapper reigns supreme. songs in my set.”

Alcantar says he has a small fan base that Best New Artist nominees: Zac Brown he hopes will grow in the coming months, Band, Keri Hilson, MGMT, Silversun Pick- as he is due to release a CD soon (his first in ups, The Ting Tings the U.S. – Alcantar has released music in his Will win: Zac Brown Band – The lone native Mexico). country nominee vs. three alternative acts, Alcantar is not Gay, nor were any of the who’ll likely split votes, and a never-hot other bands at the festival, but he told SGN R&B singer equals a win for Nashville. he is thrilled whenever LGBT fans show up Should win: MGMT or Silversun Pick- at his shows. “I have a lot of Gay friends ups – Interestingly enough, it was 2008 and back in Mexico. I don’t see anything wrong 2006 (respectively) that marked banner de- with it, I treat all of my friends with rebuts for this pair of awesome bands. Leave spect,” he said. “I hope that Gay civil rights it to the Recording Academy to play catch- are passed soon.” up.

Next up was 3 Dead Whores, who were, by far, the most energetic band of the night.

Best Electronic/Dance Album nomi- The punk-ska-reggae band blew through nees: Divided By Night – The Crystal Meth- their set with a fervor that had the audience od, One Love – David Guetta, The Fame on their feet and dancing from start to finish.

– Lady GaGa, Party Rock – LMFAO, Yes Singer and guitarist Juan Cadena, drummer – Pet Shop Boys Rene Gamboa and bassist Hugo Rizo have Will win: The Fame – It’s the only cat- been playing together for four years, and it egory Lady GaGa is guaranteed a victory. shows. The three bandmates play off each Should win: The Fame – Although Ga- other perfectly; creating an energy-infused Ga’s album really belongs in the pop field, set that could carry Chop Suey to the moon you’re not hearing me complain. and back. At one point, Rizo began spitting lyrics at 100 words per minute.

Best Alternative Music Album nomi“We are happy to be a part of this project nees: Everything That Happens Will Hap- because the bands that are here tonight are pen Today – David Byrne & Brian Eno, The performing original music,” Cadena, whose Open Door – Death Cab for Cutie, Sounds band is influenced by Sublime, NOFX, and of the Universe – Depeche Mode, Wolfgang Leftover Crack, told SGN. “Everyone is Amadeus Phoenix – Phoenix, It’s Blitz! – welcome at our shows; sexual preference Yeah Yeah Yeahs doesn’t matter. We just have one requireWill win: It’s Blitz! – Unless goth dino- ment: that everyone has a good time.” saurs Depeche Mode score an upset, the triClosing the festival, Africa Violeta gave ple-nominated Yeah Yeah Yeahs will finally the audience their money’s worth. Frontman earn a trip to the podium.

Caldera, who has been a musician since he Should win: Wolfgang Amadeus Phoe- was 12, has a very strong stage presence and nix – The coolest pop album of ‘09 deserves a great voice. Africa Violeta’s bassist Jhonsome kind of recognition, but it’s not going son, lead guitarist Chagoya, and drummer to come from the un-hip Grammy voters.

Villanueva were musically sound. Although the band has a style all its own, Africa VioBest Female R&B Vocal Performance leta is unapologetic rock ‘n’ roll. nominees: “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on “This [rock festival] is something we want It)” – Beyoncé, “It Kills Me” – Melanie to do yearly,” Caldera told SGN. “We are Fiona, “That Was Then” – Lalah Hathaway, going to have more events as well.”

“Goin’ Thru Changes” – Ledisi, “Lions, TiThe basic theme of the night, which trangers & Bears” – Jazmine Sullivan scends the Latin aspect, is that the artists Will win: “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on brought original material to the show. CalIt)” – In a cake walk, Beyoncé takes it. dera says the goal of the rock festival was Should win: “Single Ladies (Put a Ring met. “This was a great show, and all kinds of on It)” – In any other year I’d go with Sul- people came to see us play tonight.” livan’s or Ledisi’s entries, but “Single LaCaldera, like Alcantar, said that LGBT dies...” is too fierce a competitor. fans are welcome at any show the bands play. “We all think that everybody should be Best Country Performance by a Duo or free to do what they want to do, live where Group with Vocals nominees: “Cowgirls they want to live, and love who they want Don’t Cry” – Brooks & Dunn, “Chicken to love,” he said. “Music is art and art has Fried” – Zac Brown Band, “I Run to You” – no skin color, no language, no religion or Lady Antebellum, “Here Comes Goodbye” sexual preference. So, if anybody likes our – Rascal Flatts, “It Happens” – Sugarland music or identifies with it in any way, we are Will win: “It Happens” – Grammy vot- more than happy to play for you.”

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Gaysha Starr’s Bedazzled raises $2,600 for GLSEN

by Shaun Knittel SGN Staff Writer If there’s one thing Seattle drag sensation Gaysha Starr knows, it’s how to throw a party. But every now and then, even a pro like Gaysha turns it up a notch, and turn it up she did on January 23, when Gaysha Starr teamed up with Seattle Gay News, Neighbours Nightclub, and some of the best drag queens in the Pacific Northwest for Bedazzled, a fundraiser to benefit the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Washington State.

Between private donations and a very successful auction, the event raised $2,00 for GLSEN, which works with LGBT youth in schools and envisions a future in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.

Gaysha, host of the Legendary Lip-Sync Contest at Neighbours, told SGN she wanted to throw a birthday party to remember.

In keeping with the proud history of Seattle drag queens who have raised money for LGBT organizations, she decided to turn her birthday party into a fundraiser for GLSEN. In recent months, the Seattle drag scene has seen a resurgence in popularity – thanks in no small part to Neighbours Nightclub and Gaysha herself – so she decided to invite some of the best drag entertainers in the Seattle area “on one stage for one night.” Thus,

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Bedazzled was born.

Guests were asked to donate a minimum of $5 at the door and, if they were able to, bid for auction items that ranged from flashy jewelry to a stone Buddha.

The night’s entertainment was topnotch.

Bedazzled featured the campiest of camp, the best of cabaret, and glamour galore.

There’s something wonderful about a good drag show, but if you are lucky enough to get Whitley Lexington, Coco Vaughn, Divonne Lexington, Fendi, Jada Lumpia, Jenuwine Beaute, Kristara, LaTrina Bidet, Nina Maxwell, Paloma, Rosita and more under one roof, the night becomes something more; it becomes magical.

Joining the lineup were Lily Armani, Miss Neighbours 2009 and host of unTucked at Neighbours, and the larger-than-life Glamazonia, Miss Gay Seattle 2009. Doubling as performers and presenters, the couple raised a whopping $700 during the auction.

What contributed to Bedazzled’s success was the feeling of community at Neighbours on Saturday night. All the letters of our beloved LGBT community were present to wish Gaysha a happy birthday and to raise money for GLSEN Washington State. Seattle’s drag queens have more than pretty faces; they come together time and time again to give back to the community they are a part of. With Gaysha Starr at the helm and with help from the other fabulous queens, the drag scene is back and better than ever!

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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 - Girl4GIRL Halloween Event. God-Dess and She live event @ 9 pm. $15 at door. Sell-out crowd expected. 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.

Wildrose - www.thewildrosebar.com.

SATURDAY

Cafe Metropolitain - Cheap Shot Saturdays. $4 cheap shots & DJ Skiddle Mixing.

C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour 11 am – 8:30 pm. Brunch 11 am – 1 pm. Food Service till Midnight. No Cover. Bear Night 7 pm 1st Saturday of every month.

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.

Crescent Lounge - Wolf Pup Ro Saturday Matinee Karaoke, 3:30 - 8:30 pm. Saturday Night Karaoke with Frankie, 9 pm - 2 am.

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

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

The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, $8 Stoli doubles, www.theeliteseattle.com

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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.

Happy Hour, 6 - 8 pm.Weekly beer & cocktail specials.

Martins Off Madison - Rotating cabaret, 9 pm - midnight. No cover.

Neighbours - Progressive House with DJ Randy Schlager from C89. 21+ with Valid ID. 9 pm - 4 am. *Cover charges as follows - 9 pm - 12 am, $5.00; 12 am - 2 am. $8.00; 2 am - 4 am, $10.00. 206-324-5358; www.neighboursnightclub.com.

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.

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

Twisted - Halloween Costume contest @ 11:30 with Madison Lane. Cash Prizes. DJ FLIP spinning. 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

Cafe Metropolitain - Hail Mary Sundays: $1 PBR, $5 Bloody Mary Special.

C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour 11 am – 8:30 pm. Brunch 11 am – 1 pm. Food Service till Midnight. Free Pool. No Cover.

Changes - Brunch 11am - 3pm $7.25 All You Can Eat Buffet. Karaoke at 9pm A Black Nail Production.

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

9-Ball Pool Tourney at 6 pm - 16 players only. Hosted by RW & Co. Crescent Lounge - Julia D'Poon Sunday's 3:30 pm 8:30 pm. Danica D'Lish Sundays 9 pm - 2 am 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.

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.

Martins Off Madison - Tim Kennedy, 8-11 pm. Open mike with the hip stylings by this jazz virtuoso. Jazz, standards, and more. No cover.

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

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

PURR Cocktail Lounge - 2 pm-midnight. Happy Hour until 7 pm.

R Place - Happy Hour with Erik 2-7 $5.75 Wells $2.50 domestic drafts. $6.50 Gourmet Bloody Mary’s newest night on the Hill! SIN SUNDAYS HOUSE MUSIC ON THE 3rd Floor. 2 NEW rotating DJ’s every week watch the SGN for the ads.

Rosebud - Industry Night, 6 pm - Closing. Bring something indicating that you work in the hospitality industry (pay stub, food handler or alcohol server permit, business card, etc.) to recieve Happy Hour drink and food prices all night!

Seattle Eagle - Beer Bust $1 Drafts from 2-10pm Dj UP-ABOVE from 10-2 Twisted - Open @ noon for Brunch. Football obn the big screen. Happy Hour all day! www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - Happy Hour All Day! FREE POOL! Wildrose - Free pool all day. www.thewildrosebar.com.

MONDAY

Cafe Metropolitain - Martini Mondays: $4 Martinis all day.

C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. Food Service Noon – Midnight.

Changes - Happy Hour all day and night.

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

See us at www.clubsilverstone.com.

Crescent Lounge - Sexual Chocolate (KJ) Mondays 9 pm - 2 am.

The Cuff Complex - “Free Games” ALL DAY! Tabletop games, pool, darts, pinball. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com.

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. Trivia contest at 6 pm for cash & prizes. 9-Ball Pool Tourney at 7 pm.

Martins Off Madison - Ruby Bishop, 8-11 pm. Classic ragtime, standards and oldies with Seattle’s classic queen of the piano. No cover.

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

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

PURR Cocktail Lounge - Happy Hour 4-7pm.

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. Rosebud - Industry Night, 6 pm - Closing. Bring something indicating that you work in the hospitality industry (pay stub, food handler or alcohol server permit, business card, etc.) to recieve Happy Hour drink and food prices 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 - Monday Madness, $3 Well, $2.50 Bud/Bud Light Pounders, Football on the big screen. Free WiFi. 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!

TUESDAY

Cafe Metropolitain - Tequila Tuesdays: $4 Tequila Shots $4.50 Margaritas All Day. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. Food Service Noon – Midnight.

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.

Crescent Lounge - Johnny Cockring Tuesdays 9 pm - 2 am.

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.

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.

Martins Off Madison - Karin Kajita, 8-11 pm. Open mike with the hip stylings by this jazz virtuoso. Jazz, standards, and more. No cover.

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.

Rosebud - Speakeasy Night, 8:30 pm - Closing. Listen to prohibition era music by DJ Dubonet and enjoy a libation from William's famous cocktail menu. Dapper dress from the era is encouraged.

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.

Temple Billiards - (206) 682-3242. Karaoke 9 pm to 1am. A Black Nail Production.

Twisted - Happy Hour 5-7 pm. Karaoke with Keith @ 9 pm. 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

Cafe Metropolitain - Wine-Oh! Wednesdays: $7.50 Wine Tasting. 30% Off Bottled Wines.

C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. Food Service Noon – Midnight.

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.

Crescent Lounge - Laura Wednesdays 9 pm - 2 am.

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.

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.

Martins Off Madison - Bonnie Birch, 8-11 pm. Open mike with Seattle’s premier accordion chanteuse. No cover.

Neighbours - “PLAYGIRL MANHUNT” Contest at 11:30 pm. Club opens at 9 pm. No cover.

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. Rosebud - Hump Day Singles Mixer, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Single? Come in and meet others. Not single? Join us anyway and meet some new friends.

Grren Fairy Night, 8:30 pm - Closing. Bartender William channels the Green Fairy using sinful drinks made with absinthe. Anything can happen!

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 - Happy Hour 5-7 pm. Karaoke with Keith @ 9 pm. 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

Cafe Metropolitain - LIT Thursdays: $5 Long Island Iced Teas.

C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. Food Service Noon – Midnight.

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. Crescent Lounge - Shaken Not Stirred Karaoke with Sabi Thursdays 9 pm - 2 am.

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.

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.

Martin’s Off Madison - Karin Kajita, 8-11 pm. Open mike with the hip stylings of this jazz virtuoso. Jazz, standards and more.

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 - Happy Hour 5-7 pm. Country Dancing 2nd Thursday of the month. 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 visible or hidden 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.

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SATURDAY - January 30

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.

Overeaters Anonymous. 12noon-1pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St, Room 101. Meets every Saturday. Contact Dominic at 499-2266.

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 Together We Can Make Al-Anon Family Group.

6-7:15pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Saturday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000.

Trans & Genderqueer Support Group for Survivors.

6-8pm. Every week. For survivors of sexual assault & domestic violence. For information & location, call the SafePlace crisis line, (360) 754-6300.

Strength Over Speed. 7-8:30pm. Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 1002 E Seneca (lower entrance off parking lot).

FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strength overspeed.org

SUNDAY - January 31

(For a list of open & affirming religious/spiritual organizations in the area contact Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org.)

3rd Annual Inclement Sprint 5K Run/Walk. Registration 7:45-8:45am, Start 9am. Green Lake Park, SW corner behind Crew Stadium. Benefits the Safe Schools Coalition. Presented by Scottland Jacobson & Delta Lambda Phi. Cost: $10 run/walk, $25 run/walk plus T-shirt. www.inclementsprint.com.

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/ 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 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.

Live & Let Live Make Al-Anon Family Group. 12:301:45pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000.

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 Center for Spiritual Living Prison Ministry Program.

1:30-3pm. 5801 Sand Point Way NE. The Prison Ministry has invited Playback Theater Northwest to perform people’s real life stories & perceptions around prisons. FREE. Tax-deductible donations accepted. www.spiritualliving.org Daring Divorced Divas. 3-5pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets 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

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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. www.orca swimteam.org Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Meets every Sunday (except during the summer). Regular league bowling. Jeff, 932-3731.

Lisa Koch 3rd Annual Birthday Bash. Doors 5pm for Dinner, Show 7pm. Triple Door, 216 Union St. Wacky singer/comedian Lisa Koch celebrates yet another birthday at the Triple Door. Features Texas comedian Vickie Shaw, twisted pianist Roxanna Ward & more.

Tickets $18-$20. 838-4333, www.tripledoor.com Charity Drag Bingo. 8-11pm. Cafe Metropolitain, 1701 E. Olive Way. Play bingo, win cash & prizes, benefit local GLBT charities. Hosted by Giggles Galore. $5.

Seattle’s Got Talent. Doors 7pm, Contestant SignUp 7:30pm, Show 8pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway.

One night only! Open to all performers. Special guest judges. $100 cash prize. $5 cover.

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

MONDAY - February 1

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

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday.

Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Dunshee House, 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 Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County.

Meets 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 knead2feelgood@ yahoo.com Positively Mondays. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. An informal social & discussion group for men with HIV or AIDS. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Sex, Dating & Relationships. 6-7pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org

January 29, 2010

Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. Swedish Hospital, 836 Minor Ave. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December).

Seattle’s only Gay & Lesbian speaking club. Please check website for current room information: www.toast masterspride.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

PFLAG/Wenatchee Area Weekly Meeting. 7pm.

Trinity Methodist Church, 850 N James Ave, East Wenatchee. Every Monday (including any & all holidays). Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses, & families of GLBT persons, as well as those minorities.

PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Monday. A facilitated support & discussion group for Trans, Genderqueer, gender variant & gender questioning youth, ages 14-22. www. lamberthouse.org Lambert House Art Night. 7:15-8:45pm. 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.

TUESDAY - February 2

Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org.

Family of Choice. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. Weekly drop-in group for LBTQ women to cultivate community in their lives. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org.

Gay Men’s Task Force of Snohomish County in Everett. 6-8pm. Snohomish Health District, 3020 Rucker Ave Ste 309A, Everett. Meets 1st Tuesday each month. Open to all Gay & Bisexual men in Snohomish County. “We will be discussing issues concerning the local Gay community & value your opinion, voice, comments, suggestions & attendance. Come join us as we build community in Snohomish County.” David, (425) 339-5238.

Hepatitis C Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 6pm.

FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for

January 30 thru February 7 anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender, who is living with Hepatitis C. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. Seattle Counseling Service, 1216 Pine St. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthover speed.org Country Western Dancing Line Dance Class. 6:307:30pm. Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave E. $30 for the series or $7.50 drop-in. www.raincountry dance.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets 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.diverse harmony.org Olympic Yacht Club Meeting. 6:30pm. Northwest Yacht Brokers Association, 901 Fairview Ave N Ste A-190 (at Chandler’s Cove on South Lake Union).

Meets 1st Tuesday each month. Monthly board meeting open to all OYC members & prospective members.

OYC is a Gay & Lesbian yacht club for people who own boats of any size or type & for people who enjoy boating. The club sponsors monthly outings. 709BOAT, www.oycnw.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Madison Beach House. Every Tuesday. 3 mile flat walk & run.

Dog walkers welcome. (See Saturday at 9am.)

ASL for Beginners. 7pm. The Elite “Loft,” 1520 E Olive Way. Meets every Tuesday. FREE lessons & tutor for those interested in learning basic ASL. 860-0999.

Different Drummers. Intermediate 7-8:15pm, Beginners 8:20-9:30pm. Meets 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 Friends in Adoption Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Childhaven Community Center, 1345 22nd Ave NE, Auburn.

Meets 1st Tuesday each month (Sept-June) with presentations by guest speakers on adoption-related issues. Friends in Adoption is an independent, nonprofit support & educational group made up of families touched by adoption. Created 10 years ago by local families as a way to support others just beginning the special journey of adoption, Friends in Adoption has evolved into a support group for waiting families as well as a place to provide educational meetings for parents before, during & after adoption. More info & to RSVP, call 264-5136; friendsinadoption@ yahoo.com.

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

7-8:30pm. Seattle Mental Health Institute, 1600 E Olive St (in Conference 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. 722-0729..

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

Rebel Reading Circle. 7-8:30pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Meets 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays. Share ideas as you study Viva la Raza: A History of Chicano Identity & Resistance by Yolanda Alaniz & Megan Cornish. Discover a wealth of little-known information about campus, farmworker & Chicana organizing at the UW, in the Yakima Valley & in the Seattle community. FREE. Sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party. 722-2453. www. socialism.com Ageless. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. Ongoing drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunshee house.org.

Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma.

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

Queer Ally Coalition Community Organizing Meeting. 7:30pm. Cascade People’s Center, 309 Pontius Ave N. Meets every Tuesday. QAC is a grassroots democratic alliance of LGBT people & allies committed to the fight for Queer rights, culture & liberation.

612-6139, www.queerallycoalition.org Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunshee house.org Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous. 7:30-9pm.

Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. GLBTQ supported. Meets 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 Hotline 781-4490. 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. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 217-9271, ext 3. www.otterpolo.com.

Celebrating 37 Years!

WEDNESDAY - February 3

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.

InsideOut - A Support Group for GLBTQ Youth Ages 13-18 in Shoreline. 3:30-5pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Room 230, Shoreline. Every Wednesday. InsideOut is a group for Lesbian, Transgender, Bisexual, Gay & Questioning Youth to develop positive self-identities in a professional & supportive environment. 362-7282 ext 242.

Sponsored by the Center for Human Services.

Speed, Sex & Sanity. 5-7pm. Gay City Health Project, 511 E Pike St. Meets every Wednesday. A drop-in informational & educational night for Gay & Bi men, friends & family. Activities include social events, lecture series & brainstorming sessions. A program of Project NEON & Gay City. For more information, 323-1768, www.crystalneon.org, www.gaycity.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 “Moregasm” Launch Party. 6-9pm. Babeland, 707 E Pike St. Celebrate the release of the latest book by Babeland co-founders Claire Cavanah & Rachel Venning. “Moregasm: Babeland’s Guide to Mind-Blowing Sex” is the ultimate guide to anything & everything sex-related. FREE. RSVP by 2/1, 328-2914.

Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Come & discuss the best Gay novels with us. Join other booklovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come only once or come to every meeting. For info, call 322-2437; nickdimartin@earthlink.net 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. No fee, donations welcome. www.ingersoll center.org Lambert House Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Wednesday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22.

322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org PFLAG/Renton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Wells Ave S, Renton. Meets 1st Wednesday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses & families of GLBT persons, as well as those minorities. PFLAG/Renton: 425235-4139. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www. seattle-pflag.org.

Red Cedar Circle. 7-9pm. Interfaith Community Church, 1763 NW 62nd St. Every Wednesday. Songs, dances, teachings & ceremonies of the Pacific Northwest Coast spiritual tradition & culture called SiSiWiss (Scared Breath). Open to all people. 312-6181, www. johnnymoses.com 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 Rain Country Line Dance Night. Line Dance Favorites 7:30-10:15pm, Lesson 8:30-9pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Lesson by donation. No partner required. www.raincountrydance.org HIV-Negative Gay & Bi Men. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. This emotional support group provides a forum for HIV- Gay & Bi men to share strategies for staying negative; to explore issues related to being HIV-; & to look at how to find meaning, purpose & lives worth living in the midst of HIV/AIDS. Please speak with the facilitator before attending. Call Scott at 725-2488. www.dunsheehouse.org HIV+ Support Group. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 7:30pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men.

For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome.

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

Progress - A Recovery Group. 7:30-8:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Wednesday. A new group for LGBTQ folks in recovery from substance abuse to explore themselves thru spoken & written word. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org; www.shiftrecovery.org Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 7:30-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Wednesday. QYF

Visit us online www.sgn.org

community calendar Kronos Quartet Tailor Made

a stunning performance by one of the most celebrated and influential string quartets of all time.

February 2 7:30 pm For tickets call: Kirkland Performance Center

To order online:

425.893.9900

www.kpcenter.org

On FACEBOOK? Become a fan of KPC and get great deals! Visit our website for details!

is a confidential group for Queer & questioning women ages 22 & under to talk about dating, relationships, coming out - you name it - in a fun, laid back environment. Join your co-facilitators weekly & start making connections. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. First Congregational Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Confidential, informal group for people of all gender identities & expressions including butch dykes, cross dressers, TV, TS & feminine men. (360) 671-3358; www.washingtongenderalliance.com.

AA Sober & Free Group. 8-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. LGBTQ friendly meeting of AA. www. dunsheehouse.org Crystal Meth Anonymous. 8-9:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Wednesday. A 12-step group for quitting & staying off crystal meth.

THURSDAY - February 4

Age 55+ Job Search Forum. 10:30am-12noon.

Central Bldg, 810 3rd Ave, Suite 150. Job counselors from the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens will discuss job coaching, job-related computer training classes, a job list, web site & other services. 684-0500, seniors@ seattle.gov, www.seattle.gov/seniors Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.”

12noon-1pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunshee house.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.

Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Harborview’s Madison Clinic, Ground Floor, West Wing, 325 9th Ave. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www. strengthoverspeed.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.)

Volunteer Drop-In Night at Lifelong AIDS Alliance.

4-7pm. LAA Volunteer Services Office, 1161 11th Ave. Every Thursday. Volunteer on LAA projects - assembling safer sex kits, helping with mailings, a different

project every week! Get-togethers are highly social & offer “low impact” volunteer work & an opportunity to learn more about LAA. Please call before dropping in.

957-1776. www.lifelongaidsalliance.org 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.

Spectrum Natural Health. 5:30-8:30pm. Country Doctor Community Health Clinic, 500 19th Ave E. Every Thursday. Spectrum Natural Health offers primary & naturopathic care for the LGBTQ community. Providers have been serving the LGBTQ community for years.

Sliding scale, no one turned away. For info or appointment, call 299-1600. www.cdchc.org 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 self thru the written word. Fiction, non-fiction & poetry will be encouraged & supported. 322-2515, www. lambert house.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.

Seattle Tennis Alliance Social Doubles. 6:30-8pm.

Lower Woodland Park Courts 5, 6, 7 & 8. Every Tuesday & Thursday. STA is Seattle’s premier Gay & Lesbian tennis club. $2 for members & first-time guests, $5 for returning guests. http://sta.clubexpress. com. [May-September only.]

Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 1422. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Support/discussion group meets every Thursday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22.

322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org Make Our Community Count Forum. 7-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. League of Women Voters forum on the upcoming US Census. www.seattlelwv.org PFLAG/Bellingham Monthly Meeting. 7pm. First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave. Meets 1st Thursday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses, & families of GLBT persons, as well as those minorities. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

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

PFLAG/Bonney Lake - Buckley Plateau. 7:05pm.

Finn Hall, 10411 234th Ave E, Buckley. Meets the 1st Thursday of every month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses, & families of GLBT persons, as well as those minorities. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

Emerald City Social Club. 7:30pm. Call for details & location - phone staffed most Tuesday evenings 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 Fathers Association of Seattle Support Group.

7:30-9pm. Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, meeting room varies. Meets every Thursday. Support groups for (1) Gay fathers & (2) for Gay men who are married & may or may not have children. The two groups meet on alternate Wednesdays. For schedule, check http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/gayfathers seattle or drop in regardless of parental status to make initial contact. www.gfas.org Shifting Gears. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org THINK Speaker Meeting Al-Anon Family Group.

7:30-9pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Thursday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000.

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

FRIDAY - February 5

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.)

La Movida. 6-7pm. Dunshee House, 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. Dunshee House, 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 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 Gamblers Anonymous: Coming Out Winners!

7-8:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Friday. A 12-step meeting of Gamblers Anonymous. This is an open meeting, Gay & Lesbian preferred. All persons welcome. 1-888-GA HELPS. Mardi Gras Rainbow Bingo. Doors 5:30pm, Live Music 6pm, Bingo 7-10pm. West Seattle Senior Center, 4217 SW Oregon St. There will be prizes of colorful filled baskets, elaborate gift certificates, food & beverages, auction, split the pot & more. $15 advance reservations, $20 at the door. For RESERVATIONS 932-4044.

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 Country Western Dancing Beginner’s Night. Basic two-Step & Beginning Line Dance Lessons 7:158:15pm, Open Dancing 8:15-10:30pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Lesson by donation. No partner required. www.raincountrydance.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

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

(253) 474-8897.

“Winter Nights” Concert - Rachmaninov vs. Shostakovich. 8pm. Nordstrom Recital Hall, 3rd Ave & Union St. The Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle presents its third annual “Winter Nights” concert with remarkable chamber music by two eminent and contrasting Russian composers, Rachmaninov and Shostakovich. The concert will feature the acclaimed Odeon Quartet, joined by RCMFS Artistic Director and pianist Natalya Ageyeva. Tickets: $25-general; $20-seniors/students. 206-215-4747; www.seattlesymphony. org; and at the box office. 10% of all ticket revenues from this concert to Mercy Corps to support the relief effort in Haiti.

SHIFT Flicks. 9pm. Gay City, 511 E Pike St. Meets the 1st Friday every month. It’s a new kind of movie screening with friends from SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network. Bring a film. We’ll vote on the movie to show.

For information email chris@gaycity.org

SATURDAY - February 6

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Care to Shop. 10am-3pm. QFC, 416 15th Ave E. 1st Saturday of every month. Benefits the Lifelong AIDS

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Alliance food program, Chicken Soup Brigade. Pick up a shopping list on your way into the store, as you do your shopping throw an extra item or two in your cart & deposit them in our food barrels as you exit.

Tet Festival: Year of the Tiger (2/6 & 2/7). 10am-5pm.

Center House, Seattle Center. Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration welcomes the return of spring & chases out evil spirits with the traditional roaring lion dance & firecrackers. www.seattlecenter.com Sistah 2 Sistah Social/Organizing Meeting. 2-4pm.

Call for location. Meets 1st Saturday each month. An opportunity to socialize & discuss/plan future activities.

Sistah 2 Sistah is a social/support group for Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender women of African descent.

322-7061; 255-8951.

Northwest Bears Beer/Soda Bust & Bear Meet.

6-9pm. Men’s Room, 1501 E Madison St. Meets 1st Saturday each month. A beer bust for Bears, Cubs & like-minded friends with happy hour prices. An informal get-together & a chance for prospective members to meet men already in the club. NWB is a Gay men’s social & service organization for Bears, Cubs & Trappers. 903-9288. www.nwbears.org “Who’s Your Daddy” TV Broadcast. 1st & 3rd Saturday 11pm; 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Comcast Channel 77. The longest running LGBT affirming TV program in the greater Seattle area. www.whosyour daddytv.org

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SUNDAY - February 7

(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 Tet Festival: Year of the Tiger (2/6 & 2/7). 10am-5pm.

Center House, Seattle Center. Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration welcomes the return of spring & chases out evil spirits with the traditional roaring lion dance & firecrackers. www.seattlecenter.com 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.

Deaf Queer Coffee Night. 7pm. Starbucks, E Olive Way & Summit Ave E. Meets 1st Sunday each month.

Sponsored by the NW Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf. www.nwrad.org

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver. us Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html Bent Arts is the nation’s only non-profit Queer writing institute. Bent promotes written & spoken word among LGBTIQ people & in our communities. 860-3035, info@bentwriting.com, info@benditbandits.org, www. bentwriting.com, www.myspace.com/bend-it.

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, 1900 E Madison St, offers an extensive schedule of LGBTQ-supported recovery meetings including AA, Alanon, CLA, CML, GA, NA, SAA, SLAA, OA, XA & Spanish-speaking AA. For current schedule of meetings visit www.chacseattle.org, 860-9560 or call 587-2838 - 24/7.

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.

Dunshee House (Home of SASG) offers free, facilitated & confidential support, discussion & skills groups & coordinates retreats, 1 to 1 peer mentoring & special events for those affected by HIV/AIDS & the greater LGBT communities. 322-2437; www.dunshee house.org Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equalrightswashington.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

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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 MS Connection - 250-5002; lgbtms connection@comcast.net. 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 Malta: 329-0886, www.jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www. maturefriends.org; Northwest Bears: www.nwbears. com; The Olympians: www.The Olympians.net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www. qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 339-JACK, www. raincityjacks.org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples.org; Seattle Men in Leather: www. seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, 329-0793; www.seattle primetimers.org. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.)

Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org MUSIC: Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony.org; Rainbow City Band: 1-866-841-9139 ext 2126; rainbowcityband@onebox.com; www.rainbowcity band. com; Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus: 388-1408, 323-0750. www.flyinghouse. org.

Northwest 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

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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.family worksseattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebaby seattle.org; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@ nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbow familiesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www.seattlepflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: 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; PFLAG/FOCUS (Families of Color United in Support), 325-7724; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; Sojourner Truth Unity Fellowship Church, 723-9395; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw. org; Two-Spirit 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.metrokc.gov/health/glbt Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 6826711; www.q-law.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 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.multifaith.org/shanti/ 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 1-5pm Monday-Friday. (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; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball.org, www. seattlewomensecsa.com; 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 (Basketball): www.jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www. pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www.iagsdc. org/puddletown; Rain Country: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; 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; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www. ingersollcenter.org; Pacific Gender Support: 3232162, www.pacificgender.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; www.LesBeHealthy. org; 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, http://rainshadow women.tripod.com/; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbianconcern.org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/womenofwestseattle (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.)

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; GLBTQ Youth Suicide Prevention Program: 297-5922, ext 116; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. As a program of GLSEN/WA, WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org; www. wagsa.org. GLOBE (Gay, Lesbian, Open-Minded, & Bisexual Empowerment): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, ages14-20, in Everett, David/Brenda, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth.org; InsideOut: a support group for GLBTQ youth ages 13-18, in Shoreline. 362-7282 ext 242; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, ages 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse. org; www.MatthewsPlace.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/ Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safes choolscoalition.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; YouthCare/ Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412.

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