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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Atomic Bombshells are our Valentines at Triple Door

by Jessica Price SGN Contributing Writer

Washington. Kitten LaRue, producer and performer in local burlesque super-troupe The Atomic Bombshells, couldn’t be more The Atomic Bombshells’ J’Adore! pleased that the timing of the annual Valentine’s show J’Adore!

The Triple Door coincides with such a historic February 11-13 Love is on everyone’s mind this change, especially considering month – perhaps with a little addsee bombshells page 33 ed meaning now that marriage equality is becoming a reality in

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Dance diva Deborah Cox

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Play chart, and the lead role in Elton John and Tim Rice’s Broadway musical, Aida. She has sang with the likes of Whitney Houston and Andrea Bocelli, toured with David Foster, and, most recently, was invited to perform for the first lady, Michelle Obama.

Deborah Cox is set to make her local debut at the February 18 Seattle Red Dress Party at Fremont

Dance music diva Deborah Cox can do no wrong. She’s recorded some of the genre’s biggest hits. As a multiplatinum-selling and multitalented entertainer, Cox has conquered the R&B and pop charts, including six top-20 Billboard R&B singles, an impressive 11 No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club

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PNB stages elaborate Wilco wows packed Paramount Don Quixote

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

“They even sent the rubber chicken.”

That was the laugh line in the press room for last Friday’s American premiere of Alexei Ratmansky’s 2010 updating of the classic Russian ballet versions of Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes’ celebrated two-part novel, originally written in 1605 and 1615.

Ratmansky, one of the most celebrated young choreographers in the ballet world today, staged his version of the world-famous story for the Dutch National Ballet just two years ago. Peter Boal, PNB’s artistic director, was on a search for a Don Quixote for Seattle and “squeezed into the sold-out crowd” in Amsterdam in January, 2010, and immediately knew he had found his production. Negotiations began immediately for the Dutch National Ballet production to make its U.S. debut in Seattle in 2012.

Last fall, the physical production was shipped through the Panama Canal in eight huge containers.

Allen Galli as Sancho Panza (l) and Tom Skerritt as Don Quixote in Don Quixote

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Wilco February 7 Paramount Theatre Wilco is a band people love – not just a little, but a lot. This explains why every ticket for the Grammy-nominated group’s concert on Tuesday night here in Seattle (and pretty much everywhere they play) was snatched up. There were folks standing outside the Paramount Theatre doors hoping someone would sell them an extra ticket, though few

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got their wish – even the scalpers across the street were finding it difficult to score extras.

Those fortunate to be inside the theater got what they came for, as Wilco gave one hell of a performance. This is a band that’s earned much of their respect by doing things their way and making the kind of music they want to make, regardless of how it sells or how it’s critiqued.

They proved it by daringly opening with a soft number, “One

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by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer The Woman in Black Now Playing The Woman in Black is the filmed classic telling of a haunting English Gothic tale.

Based on the 1983 book by Susan Hill, the story tells of a shadowy wraith whose sighting carries a powerful curse. With a steady pace and beautiful cinematography, the film provides another vehicle for the star Daniel Radcliffe to prove that when it comes to his acting abilities, we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg.

The movie takes place in turn-of-thecentury England, in a remote village where the first car has just been introduced. A young lawyer, Arthur Kipps (Radcliffe), is assigned the task of going through the papers of a deceased client at her remote estate, called Eel Marsh House. A lone winding road connects the desolate residence to the village, leading through deep bogs with treacherous quicksand traps. The house is isolated when the tide comes in as the waters wash away the only path through the heavy marshlands. Kipps’ appearance is met with the town’s resistance, and he soon finds out why.

Aside from the forlorn estate of Eel Marsh being isolated, it also carries a tragic history.

Because of this terrible past, the specter of a woman in black has appeared to haunt the estate. The sight of the wraith holds a deadly consequence: it triggers the tragic and horrific death of a child. Odd occurrences begin happening in the deserted house, and Kipps begins having glimpses of the mysterious woman. Immediately, children in the

village begin to die, and the people in the town rise in resistance to the young lawyer’s pursuit of the mystery. Being a widowed father of a young boy, Kipps becomes drawn further into the shrouded past, and begins to slowly unravel the haunted secrets setting consequences in action.

Daniel Radcliffe plays the widowed lawyer with taut emotion and good pacing. He’s learned from some of the best actors in the world, and it shows in his work here. His soft voice and youthfulness allow him to emote both the sense of his character’s own personal loss as well as his subtly growing fear at the ghostly appearances. Radcliffe has learned to use not only his own body stance, but control of his facial expressions, to allow us to further understand his character’s thoughts. He has done what few other actors have accomplished: he’s broken out of his career-making past film history, and has shown us that he is capable of doing far more. That’s a good thing with this film’s relatively smaller cast, as Radcliffe practically carries the film with his performance – and does it well.

The Woman in Black is a beautifully filmed movie. The cinematography by Tim Maurice-Jones does a wonderful job of showing the desolate English manse and the surrounding countryside, by filming in sepia colors and grey tones. The first few appearances of the infamous woman (played

by Liz White) is done with such subtlety that you may not notice the blurred movement in the background. She is slowly brought further into the film but never in complete focus until near the end, keeping the audience at as much distance as the main character.

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Woman in Black a classic Gothic thriller

Daniel Radcliffe in The Woman in Black

The movie does a great job of showing us the setting, building the storyline, and developing the characters, but it comes to rely on Hollywood tricks – despite it being a British production. The score (by Marco Beltrami) does the job of setting the background mood, but builds too much with false jarring additions. The film’s director (James Watkins) falls back on the triedand-true (but trite) tricks of things jumping out of close-up shots, and quick flashes of things popping out at the audience. Those sleight-of-hand tactics aren’t needed here – the storyline holds enough interest. Although the ending of the film differs from that of the novel (I won’t give either away

here) it was less satisfactory, as the screenplay writer (Jane Goldman) opted for a more “traditional” movie ending.

The British writer Susan Hill first published her 199-page novella in the United Kingdom on October 10, 1983. Although it has enjoyed several radio incarnations on the BBC, and an adaptation for British television, its greatest success has been the London stage version (written by Stephen Mallatratt). The stage production is told as a twoperson-play, with only spectral appearances by the ghostly woman. Originally mounted in 1989, the Gothic thriller has become the second-longest-running play in London’s West End, where it is still performed.

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN Contributing Writer W.E. Opening February 10 As a pure experiment in superficial artifice, Madonna’s directorial sophomore effort W.E. is spectacular. From Arianne Phillips’ (3:10 to Yuma, Walk the Line) Academy Award-nominated costumes to Hagen Bogdanski’s (The Beaver) suitably glossy cinematography to Martin Childs’ (Shakespeare in Love) sumptuous production design, the movie is as immaculately detailed and designed as anything a person is ever likely to see, the final product an eyepopping extravaganza of opulence that’s borderline extraordinary.

Too bad the movie is a fatuous piece of crap, because if it were even remotely dramatically passable, there might be something to talk about. Madonna’s script, cowritten with Alek Keshishian (Love and Other Disasters), is a mind-blowing mess, so one-dimensional and filled with melodramatic pabulum one wonders why the Grammy-winning icon even bothered in the first place.

I get that she’s been interested for ages in the romance of Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII. I understand why she wanted to make a film outside of the boundaries of your typical BBC-style biopic, looking to mix things up by bending time between Manhattan circa 1998 and a pre-WWII England. I applaud the audacity behind tackling such a concept, and by and large I respect Madonna’s willingness to devote every ounce of her creative acumen to bringing

this picture off.

But so what? When a scenario is as insipid as this one is, when the whole thing is only interested in the surface, in those costumes and that production design, or in the sets or the art direction, when a narrative couldn’t care less about its characters no matter which era they live in, why the heck should I be concerned with any of it? The simple truth is that I shouldn’t, and other than a budding art student trying to glean a few insights from the sensational visuals, I can’t imagine anyone who actually would.

Pity, because Madonna has cast two of the best young actresses working today in this disaster, and then stranded them in nothing roles. Andrea Riseborough, so good in small parts in Brighton Rock and Made in Dagenham, comes off best, portraying Wallis Simpson with an internal feminine ferocity the script only fleetingly hints at. She has decent chemistry with James D’Arcy’s King Edward, and even though the script paints him more as a nondescript toothless mannequin than it does anything else, Riseborough manages to give their romance a bit of fire the rest of the picture sadly lacks.

It’s a shame that Abbie Cornish cannot do the same. The talented young actress who shimmered in Bright Star, Stop-Loss, and Limitless is stuck in the brutal catastrophe that is the 1998 portion of Madonna’s romantic epic. She’s Ally Winthrop, a frustrated new wife marooned in an abusive marriage who ends up meeting a Ukrainian security guard (Oscar Isaac) during a Sotheby auction of Wallis’ and Edward’s estate. But as easy melodramatic fodder as that setup sounds, the movie does nothing with it; so

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Madonna’s W.E. revels in superficial artifice

James D’Arcy as King Edward VIII dances with Andrea

intent on crafting beautiful Hallmark card visuals and music video montages, it leaves its modern-day adulterers mulling around desperately searching for something to do.

At some point, Madonna might make a good movie. She has a good visual eye and (it sort of goes without saying) her sense of style is incandescent. But as a director, she has no idea how to handle actors, and

Riseborough as Wallis in W.E.

as screenwriter, her writing isn’t even up to the same standard as her classic and catchy four-minute pop songs. W.E. shows that, while the superficial glossy surface level sheen is impressive as a dramatic sojourn into love, life, and the mystery of romantic entanglement, this film is as big an epic fail as any I could have personally imagined.

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Solid acting and story in The Bells

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer

from Mathias and his act of “charity.”

We understand immediately the threat that is posed by newcomer Canadian Baptiste (Patrick Allcorn), who comes asking questions, apparently from the parents of Lin Xuifei, who have come from China seeking answers. Mathias is not as concerned about going to jail as he is with keeping his daughter Annette from learning about the crime that has supported their lifestyle. Yet, he encourages Annette’s potential affection with Baptiste. Maybe in this way Baptiste would be bound not to reveal Mathias’ secret if he uncovered it.

The seven cast members are all strong and the direction by Julie Beckman impeccably sets the atmosphere of cold and stark surroundings, a desperate winter landscape and lifestyle, and ultimate stakes. There are a few slow spots in the script, but the psychological thriller works its magic with the help of sound (including incessant wind), a great lighting design by Reed Nakayama, and some amazing set aspects from Montana Tippett.

The set has a background of mountain peaks that appear created on tall flats, but when the lights come up, you’ll see nothing of the sort (you should see them). However, much of the vast, snowy landscape is so obviously sheeting that it looks more like a set that you should ignore than a set that holds a terrifyingly cold secret terrain. Sprayed-on texturizer might have looked better.

Definitely recommended for people who like good acting and a lot of story! And if you like ghosts, well then, this play has it all!

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The Bells Strawberry Theatre Workshop Through February 18 The insidious, incessant sound of bells ringing (part of the great tech support created by sound designer Evan Mosher) is the inner demon of the character Mathias (Peter Crook) in Strawberry Theatre Workshop’s production of Theresa Rebeck’s The Bells.

The slight tinkling at the beginning of the play builds until nothing else can be heard

by Mathias.

The Bells is a mystery, but it isn’t a whodunit, it’s a who-is-going-to-find-out-whodone-it. Set in a small Alaskan gold-mining town, it’s the story of how Mathias murdered a “Chinaman,” stole his gold, and helped the small, starving community to survive a harsh winter. A number of people are around who know or suspect that happened, including a trio of now drunken bums (Galen Joseph Osier, John Q. Smith, and Lisa Viertel) who cadge off Mathias regularly, to the dismay of Mathias’ daughter, Annette (Brenda Joyner). The town keeps the secret because people feel beholden to Mathias for helping them out. And Mathias has constructed a well-oiled justification for the murder: the town had to be saved.

We first meet the Chinaman (Jose Abaoag) and gain sympathy for him, as he describes falling in love with a young Chinese girl whose family sold her into prostitution. He’s come to Alaska to make enough money to go back to China to buy her freedom and marry her. He also has befriended Annette, and gives the small child a set of Discuss your opinions with sgncritic@ Chinese bells. This cements our connection to this worthy fellow, and gives us distance gmail.com.

Peter Crook as Mathias in The Bells

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Seattle Public Theater Through February 19 Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are two chumps in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. They are friends of Hamlet, and the king (Hamlet’s uncle, who has killed his brother – Hamlet’s father) summons them to spy for him to ferret out why Hamlet is upset. They don’t apparently know they’re spies, they don’t understand the politics of the court, and they just try to do what they’re told. For their pains, the king sends them with Hamlet to England with a note to the English king that tells him to kill Hamlet immediately.

Hamlet reads the note and substitutes a new note telling the king to kill Rosencrantz and Guildenstern immediately, and goes back to Denmark. So end Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. They’re dead.

Tom Stoppard’s brilliant contemporary play, now a classic itself, takes the two chumps and builds a whole play around their befuddlement. But if you know Hamlet, then you know they are going to die – hence the title. Here’s the main thing you have to know: the play has segments of Shakespeare’s Hamlet inside it. Every once in a while, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern

are plunged into Shakespeare and then back out again. Now that you’re aware of this, you’re ahead of the curve and can understand everything.

A new production is being done by Seattle Public Theater, with a twist: the chumps are women. During the play, they meet the band of players who go to court and act out the play within Hamlet, in which the king’s brother pours poison in the ear of the king, exactly what Hamlet believes his uncle did to his father. The Player, the leader of the troupe, is also played by a woman here.

The conceit works well. Ultimately, it needn’t matter to an audience whether the characters are male or female. It doesn’t detract, nor does it enhance. Keene and DiMarco are dressed androgynously in slacks, as is Hawkins in a huge cape-coat, and none is called upon to be very stereotypically male in the production. Also, the play is done in more or less modern dress, so translating it into a more modern outlook, Hamlet could well have a couple of clueless women friends, and a bunch of actors can certainly be led by a woman.

As long as the actors are strong – and Angela DiMarco, Alyssa Keene, and Heather Hawkins are strong actors – the subject matter and the comedy provide the interest. The subject matter really focuses on what makes a life important. It’s an important topic and looms large for the audience since we

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know the lead characters are about to die. Is there some decision they can make that will change the outcome, or is it fate that dictates the rules? Stoppard’s dialogue is funny and fast-paced for such a dire subject.

This is an intelligent production with a lot of spunk. Strong technical support is given, particularly by lighting designer Andrew D.

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Smith and sound designer Matt Starritt, and is especially evident in Starritt’s use of unusual music. If you like to think and you like puzzles, get over to the Bathhouse soon.

For more information, go to www.seattlepublictheater.org or call 206-524-1300.

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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer Seattle is no stranger to the Grammy Awards. In fact, artists from the Jet City have won so many coveted gramophones that NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences) would have saved a fortune on shipping charges if they just held the annual ceremony here. This would have allowed Pearl Jam and Nirvana, 1995 recipients of Best Hard Rock Performance (“Spin the Black Circle”) and Best Alternative Music Performance (MTV Unplugged in New York), respectively, the convenience of hopping on a taxi to accept the award.

Quincy Jones is the all-time local Grammy champ, earning 27 of them from 1963 to 2001. Soundgarden won two in the same year, 1994, for Best Metal Performance (“Spoonman”) and Best Hard Rock Performance (“Black Hole Sun”). Peter Buck nabbed three in a single night when R.E.M. took home prizes in 1991 for Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group with Vocal (“Losing My Religion”), Best Alternative

Music Album (Out of Time) and Best Music Video - Short Form (“Losing My Religion”).

And standout pianist-singer Diane Schuur won back-to-back Grammys for Best Jazz Vocal Performance Female in 1986 (Timeless) and 1987 (Diane Schuur and the Count Basie Orchestra).

Three area bands could join the club when this weekend’s 54th installment of music’s biggest night is played out in Los Angeles.

Death Cab for Cutie, a multiple nominee with no wins yet, is up again for Best Alternative Music Album (Codes and Keys) – should they lose (and they’re expected to fall to Bon Iver or Radiohead), they can find consolation in knowing that former Seattle Symphony Orchestra director Gerard Schwarz was never called to the podium, despite 13 nods. The Best Folk Album category features a head-to-head battle between two Seattle acts, Fleet Foxes (Helplessness Blues) and Eddie Vedder (Ukulele Songs).

Not from Seattle (but based in nearby Portland), The Decemberists are nominated for both Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song for their single “Down by the

Adele will be rolling in the gold at Grammys rca

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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

are likely to be presented during the main broadcast (CBS, check local listings) – the slew of awards will be given at a pre-telecast ceremony. Fashionistas can watch the red carpet arrivals on the TV Guide, E!, or MTV channels. Here’s a look at 10 categories going into music’s biggest night on February 12.

Adele should already have a bottle of champagne chilling at Staples Center. The British singer-songwriter (on the recovery trail from vocal cord surgery) is not only expected to perform on Sunday night’s Grammy Awards, she’s also widely picked to leave the arena with an armful of hardware, including three of the ceremony’s top prizes. Other performers include Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Katy Perry, Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson, Coldplay with Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, Foo Fighters, Glen Campbell with Blake Shelton and the Band Perry, and Bruno Mars. Last-minute additions are sure to be announced, which might include Madonna and/or Lady Gaga.

In total, 78 gramophones will be handed out this weekend, although a mere 10 (or fewer)

Record of the Year nominees: “Rolling in the Deep” - Adele, “Holocene” - Bon Iver, “Grenade” - Bruno Mars, “The Cave” Mumford & Sons, “Firework” - Katy Perry Will / Should win: “Rolling in the Deep” The only viable threat to “Rolling in the Deep,” the Goliath of 2011’s music singles, is Bon Iver’s whispery ballad. Even then, this is the British chanteuse’s award to lose.

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Album of the Year nominees: 21 - Adele, Wasting Light - Foo Fighters, Born This Way - Lady Gaga, Doo-Wops & Hooligans - Bruno Mars, Loud - Rihanna

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The Grammy Awards will be televised Sunday, February 12 (CBS). Most of the hardware will be handed out during a pretelevised event preceding the main ceremo-

ny. If you want to join other folks cheering for Seattle’s nominees, Neumos (925 E. Pike St.) is hosting a free, informal Grammy viewing party on Sunday evening. Visit www.neumos.com or just drop by.

Should win: 4x4=12 Will / Should win: 21 Here’s hoping the more experienced and Grammy voters went commercial this year, choosing four humdrum recordings by polished turntablist wins his first gramobig name artists to challenge the one cred- phone. ible nominee, Adele’s 21. She’d win in any Best Alternative Music Album nomiyear, though it would’ve been nice to give nees: Bon Iver - Bon Iver, Codes and Keys her stiffer competition.

- Death Cab for Cutie, Torches - Foster the Song of the Year nominees: “All of the People, Circuital - My Morning Jacket, The Lights,” “The Cave,” “Grenade,” “Holo- King of Limbs - Radiohead Will / Should win: Bon Iver cene,” “Rolling in the Deep” It’s Bon Iver for the gold unless RadioWill win: “Rolling in the Deep.” head, a three-time champ in this category, Keeping score? Adele’s three for three. pulls an upset.

Should win: “Holocene” This is a songwriting award, and based Best Rap Album nominees: Watch the on the composition (not the execution), the Wisconsin native’s gorgeous, melancholy, Throne - Jay-Z and Kanye West, Tha Carter and poetic entry is slightly more deserving. IV - Lil Wayne, Lasers - Lupe Fiasco, Pink Friday - Nicki Minaj, My Beautiful Dark Best New Artist nominees: The Band Twisted Fantasy - Kanye West Will win: Watch the Throne Perry, Bon Iver, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, How can Grammy voters resist two hipSkrillex hop titans with bloated egos?

Will win: Nicki Minaj Should win: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Nobody had the kind of year Minaj did – she was everywhere, and continued that Fantasy Self-inflated ego aside, West is unparalstreak to a Super Bowl appearance with Madonna. It’ll mark the first time a rap artist leled here. takes home this award.

Best Country Album nominees: My Should win: Bon Iver or Nicki Minaj Artistically, it belongs to Bon Iver. Then Kinda Party - Jason Aldean, Chief - Eric again, no one emerged onto the scene like Church, Own the Night - Lady Antebellum, Red River Blue - Blake Shelton, Here for a Minaj. I’m swaying both ways.

Good Time - George Strait, Speak Now Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Taylor Swift Will win: Own the Night nominees: “Body and Soul” - Tony Bennett Last year’s celebrated trio probably has & Amy Winehouse, “Dearest” - The Black Keys, “Paradise” - Coldplay, “Pumped Up enough support to post a repeat victory. AlKicks” - Foster the People, “Moves Like dean, however, skyrocketed to country fame in 2011 and could snag it.

Jagger” - Maroon 5 & Christina Aguilera Should win: Speak Now Will win: “Body and Soul” Released at the tail end of 2010 and eliThe Grammys never miss an opportunity to laud dead people (e.g., Roy Orbison, Ray gible by the September-through-October Charles, Luther Vandross), and paired with voting period, Swift’s junior release was a veteran jazz crooner Bennett (who’s still wonderful, mature-sounding record. Hats alive and kicking, surprisingly), the odds off to Church, another deserving contender. heavily favor this award going to last year’s Best Folk Album nominees: Barton Holgreatest loss: Winehouse. low - The Civil Wars, I’ll Never Get Out of Should win: “Pumped Up Kicks” I loves me some Black Keys, but how can I This World Alive - Steve Earle, Helplessness Blues - Fleet Foxes, Ukulele Songs - Eddie go against one of 2011’s catchiest tunes?

Vedder, The Harrow & the Harvest - GilBest Dance/Electronica Album nomi- lian Welch Will win: I’ll Never Get Out of This nees: Zonoscope - Cut Copy, 4x4=12 Deadmau5, Nothing But the Beat - David World Alive Veteran acts are regularly feted in this catGuetta, Body Talk Pt. 3 - Robyn, Scary egory, which doesn’t bode well for anyone Monsters and Nice Sprites - Skrillex Will win: Scary Monsters and Nice except previous winner Earle.

Should win: Helplessness Blues Sprites The Seattle band finally got noticed, but With multiple nominations, including Best New Artist, the L.A. dubstep whiz has pride is likely the only thing they’ll bring home from the Staples Center. his best shot here.

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by Aiden Klein Special to the SGN Unabashed. Unashamed. Outrageous.

Jimmy James’ talent spans over three decades and has only gotten better with time.

If his February 4 appearance at Re-Bar (1114 Howell St.) was any measure, it is safe to say his vocal ability is unlike anything you will ever witness. His ability to imitate Cher, Tina Turner, and Eartha Kitt – which only scratch the surface of his repertoire – is uncanny.

The intimate setting at Re-Bar allowed Jimmy to engage his audience in a way that made it seem as though he were talking with old friends. In many ways, he was; about half the audience has followed Jimmy’s career. The other half – such as myself – were newbies. By show’s end, camps were equally enthralled – there is no doubt about it, Jimmy James is an act you won’t want to miss whenever he comes to town.

Much more than just a show of straight-on impersonations, Jimmy is comfortable onstage and uses his ability as a diva and comedian to entertain. A good example would be his rendition of Baby Jane Hudson (Bette Davis in the 1962 classic Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?). While the impersonation was striking, it was the song that he imagined Ms. Davis should have sung as Baby Jane Hudson that had the audience in stitches. Jimmy sang “Feliz Navidad” as the disturbed and tormented Baby Jane in a way that only she could deliver. Flawless. Funny.

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Jimmy’s audacity to sing a duet of Barbara Streisand and Judy Garland – and deliver it with such conviction – was a true highlight to an already spellbinding show. A standing ovation was in order, because not only did he deliver the performance with passion and drive, his vocals were so good the audience felt as though we were actually witnessing this duet in person. You essentially forgot it was Jimmy and began to picture Babs and Judy onstage. Simply amazing.

During intermission, Jimmy entertained the audience with a video montage of his famous Marilyn Monroe days. During the early ’90s, the star was in high demand, so he appeared as Marilyn on the talk show circuit and was showcased on Geraldo Rivera, Joan Rivers, and Sally Jesse Rafael.

From the mid 1980s to the late 1990s, his visual and vocal impersonation of Marilyn Monroe was considered uncanny and unrivaled by anyone else, male or female. By 1997, Jimmy had retired the Marilyn part of his act, leaving his uncanny recreation of her image forever perfect.

After wowing the crowd for close to two hours, Jimmy’s final number was the smash club hit “Fashionista.” The song has become a dance club and drag queen favorite; it was a Billboard Club Chart smash that ignited dance floors and fashion shows worldwide. In 2006 it climbed to the top of the Billboard Dance Charts with rave reviews.

Jimmy’s live vocals of the song at Re-Bar did not disappoint. It was the perfect ending to an already perfect show.

Jimmy James is in high demand and the

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Jimmy James

management at Re-Bar took notice. Carla, the owner of Re-Bar, assured Jimmy and the crowd in attendance that she would definitely have Jimmy back very soon. To anyone who missed the first performance, I implore

you not to miss him the second time. Jimmy is a force to be reckoned with. He owns the stage and the audience from the opening number until curtain call.

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Shen Wei a true genius

by Mercy Moosemuzzle SGN Contributing Writer Shen Wei Dance Arts Mercy enjoyed the Shen Wei Dance Arts, part of the World Dance Series, at Meany Hall on February 3. She thought Shen Wei deserved his MacArthur award. Cuteness didn’t feel well enough to go. Mercy’s friends Joyfulness and Naturalness were there.

Limited States is a new piece. The University of Washington performance was only its second. Mercy thought the projections were interesting. The costumes were flesh colored with seemingly bare breasts and buttocks and showed off the lithe bodies nicely. The pointe work and lifts were excellent.

The first section, “Dimension,” was groupings and pas de deux accompanied by weather reports, which Mercy thought was a unique approach.

The second section, “0-11,” involved Sara Procopio doing a vital solo, in which her hands and feet went into pools of paint, which resulted in her drawing across a canvas. The music for that was “Crossing Now Bridges Intact” by Illusion of Safety. A note in the program says that “0-11” was created for founding dancer, Procopio, in celebration of her 11 years with Shen Wei Dance Arts. Using the body as a paintbrush was a fresh idea.

The final section had the dancers moving very quickly into and out of formations. The music, “Internal External #2” by Daniel

Burke, was mechanical, as were the movements of the dancers.

Joyfulness said she found the dance mesmerizing. “The movements were very precise and well-coordinated. The skill level was amazing. The formations were amazing because they had to balance themselves, and they didn’t struggle to get into position.

It was extraordinary choreography and execution.”

Naturalness said, “Overall, the audience was lukewarm. Many of the movements were beautiful. I enjoyed the video and seeing the bare bodies dancing so beautifully. I couldn’t connect with the dance.”

There was a question and answer period.

One question was, “How is this a departure from your earlier work?”

Wei said, “As a creative artist who has constantly created new work for 20 years, I wanted to do more research to find something new. It is science. What are the feelings I’ve never felt before?”

The second question was, “How do you derive your original choreographic lanShen Wei Dance Arts guage?”

Shen answered, “I go back to how the hu- were rhythmic. Edwina’s voice was nice and cordion), Chris Lightcap (bass), and Alvesman body works. How muscles work. How low. The titles were appropriate: “Just a Lit- ter Garnett (drums/percussion). She will be energy works. Also how the senses work.” tle Bit,” “East Meets West, “Soulful Ances- there February 21 and 22. They are touring tors,” “Climbing the Mountain,” “Rumors,” in support of their new CD Reverse Thread, Edwina Lee Tyler “Things Are Gonna Change,” and “My Two their take on African folk melodies.

Carter is an amazing improvisational jazz Mercy thought Edwina Lee Tyler’s album Spirits.” violinist. She was awarded a MacArthur Things Are Gonna Change was remarkable.

Fellowship in 2006. She accompanied AreThe songs were all originals. Tyler’s marimRegina Carter ba d’jembe, tom tom, and kick drum were Mercy is looking forward to seeing Regina tha Franklin, Billy Joel, Dolly Parton, and pleasing. Gabrielle Schavran’s cello suited Carter at Jazz Alley. Band members are Ya- Max Roach.

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w e e k o f F e b r ua r y 10 - F e b r ua r y 16

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Don’t let arguments become about making you look good or right. That will only backfire.

Better to use any disagreement as a test of your diplomatic skills.

The voices in your head are offering advice, not orders. Think before acting.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Make any social commitments as tentative as you reasonably can. Your friends want your company and you’d find social occasions advantageous, but you might be even better off quietly with a few well-chosen pals.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20): Don’t let social temptations distract you from your career, but use them to network and to get ahead. Be very attentive to moves behind the scenes and disappointments that could prove to be blessings in disguise.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22): Engage confusing new ideas.

Clarity will come soon. Intellectual and aesthetic challenges will bring lots of opportunities to advance professionally and socially.

When you feel overwhelmed, don’t be afraid to ask friends or experts to help.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Your sexual allure can open erotic treasures and/or Pandora’s box. Sublimation can help your career, but needn’t be an all-or-nothing proposition. Dangers lurk at extremes of abstinence or indulgence. Use foresight and look for opportunities not necessarily in the bedroom.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): You are entering a long phase in your life where relationships are becoming even more complicated. Erotic impulses can open up hidden depths and new ways to communicate with the one you love. Some mixed signals are just part of the learning process.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Even if you really do know better (and I’m sure you do!) your efforts to help are easily seen as aggressive meddling. Ask first if your suggestions would be welcome. Attending to your own tasks is usually the better way to set an example.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): There’s more to “creative differences” than the idea that you’re creative and they’re different. As strong as your feelings are steel yourself to welcome constructive criticism as an opportunity to improve. Real friends are not flatterers, but tell the truth.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Uncovering family treasures (House cleaning? Talking with older relatives?) can help you realize how much you have to offer in your work.

Talking with family elders? Pay special attention to the family’s health history.

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Whether you are arguing with or citing the authorities you can all too easily get it wrong. Check and double-check your facts very carefully. Right or wrong, you are also likely to anger people in charge. Take it slow and easy; be diplomatic!

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Don’t be afraid of arguments. (But are you ever?) New angles of discussion will open your mind as well as others’ to intriguing new ideas. A little shock adds extra value. As usual, the trick is to accept challenges more than you offer them.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Being outgoing, even garrulous, will open a lot of doors. Some you may want to shut again in a hurry. Still the good outweighs the bad. Listen more than you talk, but speak up and you’ll hear something important.

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continued from cover Contents included 280 costumes, the towering sets, 50 wigs, countless props, one horse, one donkey – and the rubber chicken.

As choreographer, Ratmansky himself arrived in Seattle for several weeks of polishing touches after three “stagers” from the Dutch company had taught the elaborate ballet to PNB’s highly regarded dancers.

Two Sundays ago, The New York Times ran an article naming Ratmansky and Seattle/ Renton native Mark Morris as the two most exciting choreographers working in ballet today – talk about “torn from the headlines.”

Without a doubt, the new Don Quixote is the most elaborate production PNB has ever staged. To help pay for the expensive import, PNB founded a “Don Quixote Fan Club” with donations – all from individuals – ranging from $1,000 (many) to $100,000 (two). Presumably, future PNB revivals of the production will help defray the incredible costs, but the current Don Quixote, running through Sunday, could prove to be “a once in a lifetime” experience for Seattle ballet fans.

Don Quixote is a strange ballet. Although the title character and his loyal sidekick, Sancho Panza, are on stage for much of the production, both are non-dancing roles.

Early ballet adaptations dating to 1740 attempted to translate the various adventures of Quixote and Sancho directly for the ballet stage. None captured the essence of the novels. By 1801, the ballet had shifted focus from the main characters of the novel to two minor characters in a throwaway sequence in the books. Since 1869, when Marius Petipa staged the tale for Russia’s Bolshoi Ballet (with an original score by Ludwig Minkus), Don Quixote has become the story of Kitri and Basilio, two young lovers in a small village. The two take the central roles in a comic star-crossed romance with Kitri pursued by the foppish aristocrat, Gamache (so foppish in this production that the bows on his shoes are larger than any Shirley Temple ever wore in her Hollywood heyday).

Revisions of the Russian masterwork continued but that staging remains the basis for all of today’s productions. And, as is traditional in the ballet world, some of the major dances have been passed down directly from dancers of each era who danced the duets or small ensemble works. Today, original sequences by Petipa and, later, Alexander Gorsky are staged in recognizable form. The score is also a combination of later revisions. This production uses works from seven composers, all in “the Russian style.”

For most of the audience, little of ballet history matters when ticket holders settle into McCaw Hall for a night at the ballet – and what a night it is. On opening night last Friday, Carla Korbes danced Kitri with polish and style, and Karel Cruz was a simply spectacular Basilio. Jonathan Porretta was a riot as Gamache – he, properly, stole every scene in which he appeared. Hollywood and television’s Tom Skerritt took the title role, and Seattle’s prime character actor Allen Galli brought Sancho Panza wonderfully to life. Skerritt, a Seattle area resident for many years, brings a star quality to the ballet (and a lot of press coverage – an invaluable bonus for such a costly production). Even with massive publicity, the opening night was not a total sell-out, but that could change for this weekend’s final performances. Word of mouth has been incredible and it certainly is a terrific choice for devoted ballet fans and first-time ballet visitors. Comedy reigns supreme, with brilliant dances once the dancing begins.

The production, basically, lives up to its reputation. The sets are towering. A fantasy sequence from Quixote’s dream is wondrously bizarre – dancing cactus plants, a sprightly Cupid and his followers, more dryads than you can count. In the scenes in a Barcelona square, toreros twirl pink and orange capes with style and flair. A few costumes miss the mark – a major male dancer has a black and white outfit that has to be one of the most unflattering costumes ever pawned off on a PNB male. Kitri, in the only red dress on the whole stage (the only red dress in Barcelona, perhaps), looks ter-

rific, but falls into the “spitfire” stereotype of Spanish literature. But, enough quibbles.

Running nearly three hours, Don Quixote is first-rate in every department. The stage is constantly full of color, spectacle, and, much of the time, first-rate choreography with world-class dancing. PNB’s spring season continues with New Works, a program of three world and Seattle premieres, March 16-24. Classical ballet returns for the final two programs in April and June.

Complete information on all PNB performances – including this weekend’s final Don Quixote stagings – is available at (206) 441-2424 or at www.pnb.org.

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continued from the cover Studios (155 N. 35th St.). Although she’s been to the city before, she’s never actually performed for her fans here. All that will change next Friday.

“Not sure why it’s taken this long,” Deborah Cox told Seattle Gay News of her upcoming 30-minute performance in Seattle, “but I am excited that it all worked out now and I’m looking forward to this show.”

Cox has a strong fan base in Seattle, especially among the city’s Gay male population.

As a vocalist, she is at the top of her game, and her experience in the industry is impressive, proving she is more than just a great voice. Cox is professionalism personified.

“When I came into this business, I started out singing many different styles,” she explained. “I also spent time in the dance clubs doing house music, so I’ve always been connected to dance music. My first tour was with a couple DJs and we went to London to do rave parties.”

“I pride myself in being able to do it all,” she added. “I challenge myself to be able to do it all. I am a vocalist, a storyteller, and an entertainer.”

And she’s been quite successful at “it all.”

Recently, her 2012 single “If it Wasn’t for Love” reached the top slot on the Billboard Club Chart. “I have the best fans on the planet,” she said upon learning she’d earned her 11th No. 1 hit. “I love and appreciate you all.”

Cox told SGN she is busy working on an album of dance songs. “My fans have been hounding me about another ‘remixed’ album,” she said.

“Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here” also peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/ Hip-Hop Songs chart on October 27, 1998, where it remained for a record-breaking 14 weeks. This record was tied in 2005 by Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together” and broken in 2006 by Mary J. Blige’s “Be Without You,” which spent 15 weeks at No. 1. Still, Cox told SGN that she felt she had arrived years earlier, when her career was just getting started.

“I was sitting in an apartment in Los Angeles and recording sessions were booked to record songs that I wrote in my small apartment in Toronto, Canada.”

After those humble beginnings, Cox went from singer/song writer to diva. Her second single, “We Can’t Be Friends” also went to No. 1 on Billboard’s singles charts and sold over 500,000 copies. “Things Just Ain’t the Same” and “It’s Over Now” followed.

Cox’s last studio album, The Promise, was released in 2008. Since then, she’s hit the road bringing her hits to stages and clubs the world over.

“Between albums I perform all over the world,” she told SGN. Hours before this interview, Cox returned to her native Canada from a gig in Tokyo, Japan.

In 2011, there were reports that R&B songstresses Tamia and Kelly Price would Join Cox to collaborate on a an album called The Queen Project, produced by Shep Crawford.

Unfortunately, Cox says that due to all three stars’ busy schedules, “we simply ran out of time.”

“Each of us has moved on and we are all doing our own projects now,” she said.

One of those projects that is keeping Cox busy is her return to Broadway; Cox has been cast to portray the legendary Josephine Baker in a workshop production of the new musical Josephine. The new musical, based on the life of the iconic entertainer who dazzled Paris audiences, is scheduled for June.

“I love Broadway,” Cox told SGN. “I love

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musical theater. I even have my eye on another production coming in March 2013 and I will make that official announcement in the spring.”

“Between prepping for Broadway, recording, managing my companies, and adding the title of ‘mommy’ to the mix, I keep busy,” she joked.

Cox recently teamed up with the Village Tea Company to roll out her very own line of organic teas.

“I am an avid tea drinker and a lover of fine teas,” said Cox. “I see where I can help in bringing the idea of health and wellness to people who may not already know about some of the benefits of drinking tea. I’m looking forward to reaching a new audience of tea lovers. It’s such an exciting time!”

Throughout her years as an entertainer, Cox says she is well aware of her fans in the Gay community. “The Gay community has some of my most loyal fans. They are the ones who have been with me since the first album,” she recalled. “A lot of them know the dance remixes derived from the ballad version on the album. And I love that they support me with the old and new stuff.”

“As long as it has my voice on it, they support it!” said Cox. “Who could ask for anything more?”

Cox has a message for all of the LGBT teens who feel bullied in school: “I was teased a lot for the way I looked when I was growing up. Over time, I learned to love myself and my flaws,” she said. “Ultimately, I had to find peace with everything about myself and learn self-love so that no one could make me feel inferior. This takes away their power. If you can be confident in who you are at an early age, you’ll be set for life and you won’t need validation from others!”

Never one to turn down a good party, Cox says she is excited to perform for everyone at the Seattle Red Dress Party. But what also attracted her to the gig was the beneficiaries who work in HIV/AIDS prevention and services. “I have friends who passed on from this disease,” she told SGN. “The numbers of people infected and passing away are still staggering. I hope we can get past this and be able to celebrate finding a cure.”

As for her upcoming Seattle debut performance, Deborah Cox has promised to bring it! “My shows are always performed with a live vocal and are high-energy,” she said.

“Expect to have a good time!”

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continued from the cover Sunday Morning,” a track that on disc is over 13 minutes long – it seemed almost the same length on Tuesday. Most performers start their show with a whopper, to get the audience going, but not Wilco. They don’t have to.

Things did pick up gradually from there.

“Poor Places,” from the essential Yankee Hotel Foxtrot album, was somewhat fiery, followed by “Art of Almost” that was near psychedelic, with bright lights covering the stage in trippy patterns at slow speed.

“I Might,” the leadoff single from Wilco’s newest release, The Whole Love, got many concertgoers on the floor moving around, although the best part of that song – the vintage organ that peeks through in each verse – was overwhelmed by the other instruments.

Lead singer Jeff Tweedy, fully bearded with matted hair underneath a brim hat, has a set of strong pipes. His vocals are husky and bluesy, perfect for swaying from a rockabilly track to a ballad, like the wonderful “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart.”

“You look very familiar,” said Tweedy to the crowd. He was referring to Wilco playing at the Paramount almost two years ago to the day, and perhaps he literally saw some

people who were at that show as well. Later in the performance, Tweedy politely asked the audience to settle down a bit, requesting the band be complimented with a simple, “That was a nice job, guys” instead of yelling wildly in appreciation. He was speaking particularly to a cluster of obnoxious fans who screamed after each song.

“Impossible Germany” was every bit as good as I can recall, this being my third visit to a Wilco concert. Even better was a rousing version of “Misunderstood.” Also on the set list were “Heavy Metal Drummer,” “I’m the Man Who Loves You,” and “Dawned on Me.” The stage, by the way, had no props, except for an awkward overhanging rack of lights covered with torn rags. At times, it looked like diapers hanging out to dry, other times it eerily took the shape of dead chickens dangling by their feet. I’m sure, however, it was supposed to be an artistic display.

Wilco concluded its main set with “A Shot in the Arm,” climaxing with an all-out jam of shrieking guitars and fluttering lights. A five-song encore included the waltzy “Walken” and another jam session on “Outtasite.”

In 2004, Wilco won a Grammy for A Ghost is Born in the Best Alternative Music Album category. They compete for Best Rock Album honors at this weekend’s Grammy Awards.

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that roughly half of the cast are members of the LGBT community. This year’s production feels like a Valentine toast to good things to come.

The Atomic Bombshells have been embraced by a wide-ranging audience for years now, and Kitten credits Seattle’s cerebral audiences and her family of dapper co-hosts, drag queens, drag kings, and glamour girls for presenting gender performance in such a way that definitions are incidental. “Most of our shows are very heavily themed, with a specific through-line, but I wanted J’Adore to be our rotating variety show … a bombastic, over-the-top glittery spectacle would be the theme,” she says. “It’s more of a grab bag of different guests.”

Stylistically, the performances range from tap and jazz dance to burlesque and drag (Ben DeLaCreme’s maniacal take on “Sugartown” is an annual highlight), and the through-line, aside from the many forms of love, is a certain brand of campy humor that The Atomic Bombshells come by naturally. Having been raised in Louisiana on a steady diet of dance, MGM musicals, and classic burlesque, when Kitten moved to Seattle and created The Atomic Bombshells, a little glamour mixed with screwball humor fit the bill. Meanwhile, Kitten found herself working at a Belltown bar with local heroine Dina Martina. Both Dina and The Bombshells were scouted by the same producer, looking for acts to book for the summer in Provincetown. In later seasons, the Bombshells shared a roster with such influential drag artists as Varla Jean Merman. “Provincetown definitely influenced the progression of The Atomic Bombshells,” she said.

“It’s like boot camp for performers. People like Margaret Cho are out there barking, hustling their shows every day.”

Kitten is coy with specifics this year, preferring to keep audiences on their toes.

She will divulge that Inga Ingénue and Ben DeLaCreme will introduce acts new to J’Adore, and Cherdonna (of The Cherdonna & Lou Show) will perform a solo dance number. Ruby Mimosa debuts a new signature costume made by the fantastical J. Von Stratton Designs. As for Honey D. Luxe’s unforgettable heart contraption? “Well, she decided it just wasn’t big enough,” Kitten laughed. “It’s pretty amazing.”

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The Car That Brought You Here Still Runs: A Portrait of Richard Hugo A one man performance

by Turk Muller.

Seattle debut at Richard Hugo House 1634 11th Ave. 2/23-25, 8 PM, 2/26 at 2 PM.

Tickets available at brownpapertickets.com $16, $14 for seniors and students. $12 each for groups of 10-20, $10 each for groups of 20-30.

All community celebration of the signing of the Marriage Equality Bill Featuring music by Seattle Men’s Chorus

Plymouth Congregational Church 6th Ave. and University St. Downtown Seattle February 13, 7:30 p.m.

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FRIDAY

Century Ballroom - Gay Night 3rd & 4th Friday every month. 7:30 pm lesson $5.00 with cover; 8:30 pm dance $7.00. 21+ with ID. Changes - Prime Rib dinner, $11.75; other dinner special, $8.25.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Neighbours Nightclub - House music with DJ Eric.

9 pm - 4 am 21+ * Cover charges as follows: 9 pm - 12 am, $5.00; 12 am - 2 am, $8.00; 2 am - 4 am, $10.00* **From 2 am - 4 am, 18+ with valid ID on main floor** www.neighboursnightclub.com.

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

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 Freddy King of Pants 9 pm - midnight.

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

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

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

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

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SATURDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MONDAY

Changes - Happy Hour all day and night.

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

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

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

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

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

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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. Seattle Eagle - Radio Dept. $4 wells all night Dj HOTPLAY from 10 pm - 2 am.

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

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

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

Free pool all day - 2 tables.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Karaoke 9pm-2am with José.

Wildrose - Taco Tuesday. No cover.

WEDNESDAY

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

A Black Nail production.

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

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

The Cuff Complex - Free pool & Pitcher Special.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Meetings Events Activities

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

DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm.

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

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

community calendar

February 11 thru February 19 Lambert House Art Night. 7:30-9:30pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Les Be Honest. 8-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Open women only AA group. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org.

TUESDAY - February 14

SATURDAY - February 11

2012 Northwest Flower & Garden Show - “A Floral Symphony” (2/8-2/12). www.gardenshow.com Winter Pride (2/5-2/12). Whistler, BC. www.gay whistler.com A Gathering of Men in Edmonds. 8:15-11:30am.

Edmonds UUC, 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Men gather monthly for drumming, singing, storytelling & sharing of life experience. www.agatheringofmen.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 9am. Greenlake (outside Evans Pool). Every Saturday. GLBT running & walking club sponsors weekly runs, monthly potlucks, track & field activity, annual Run With Pride. 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

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 Cupid’s Heat 2. 8pm-12midnight. R Place, 619 E Pine St. A Valentine’s benefit for Rise N’ Shine, presented by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Features hostess Lady Chablis. www.risenshine.org

SUNDAY - February 12

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

2012 Northwest Flower & Garden Show - “A Floral Symphony” (2/8-2/12). www.gardenshow.com Winter Pride (2/5-2/12). Whistler, BC. www.gay whistler.com Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday, 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.

Voting Day for Imperial Court of Seattle. 11am-6pm.

12th & Pine/Richmark Bldg, 12th Ave & E Pine St. King County and Island County residents 18 years and older are invited to vote for the Court’s new Emperor and Empress. ID required. www.imperialcourtofseattle.com.

Just for Today. 12-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Drop-in 12-step group (Narcotics Anonymous) open to anyone in recovery. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 121:30pm. Seattle University Student Center, 901 12th Ave, Room 122. Every Sunday. LGBTQ supported.

The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattleal-anon.org Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. To sign up visit www.raincity soccer.org No Safeword Writers Group. 1-3pm. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support for members’ efforts. Support is in the form of critique & commentary on each other’s work, information about publishing opportunities, & discussion of issues facing writers. For info & location, NSWG@ sexpositiveculture.org; www.nosafewordwriters group. org. (Also meets 4th Monday, 7-9pm.)

Daring Divorced Divas. 3-5pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. A support group for Lesbian women dealing with divorce, separation & transformation. To

attend this group please contact the facilitator at daringdivorceddivas@yahoo.com. SASG 322-2427; www.sasgcc.org Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/ Weds/Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Simply Sundays. 5:30-7pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Peer support for recovery from substance abuse. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Ski Buddies Monthly Potluck. 6pm. Meets 2nd Sunday each month (Oct-Feb). Come & hear about all the great ski trips & winter activities Ski Buddies has planned. Whether you snow board, downhill, crosscountry, or telemark, there are trips & events for you.

Bring a potluck dish to share. www.skibuddies.org Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Every Sunday (except during the summer). Regular league bowling. Jeff, 932-3731.

Imperial Court of Seattle’s In-Town Show & Awards.

Doors 6pm, Show 7pm. R Place, 619 E Pine St. An evening of fine drag entertainment to kickoff Coronation Week. No cover. www.imperialcourtofseattle.com Seattle Women’s Chorus Friends & Family Preview Concert in Renton. 7pm. Renton Ikea Performing Arts Center, 400 S 2nd St, Renton. A concert of contemporary & classical love songs & love songs from the Great American Songbook. Tickets: 388-1400. www. flyinghouse.org Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

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MONDAY - February 13

Women Facing HIV. 12noon-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Drop-in peer support group for women living with HIV/AIDS. 322-2437. www.sasgcc.org SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. 322-2437;

www.sasgcc.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County.

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

LCS Foster Care Monthly Information Meeting.

6-8pm. 433 Minor Ave N. Meets 2nd Monday each month. LCS is a non-profit foster care program in King & Snohomish counties. LCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or sexual orientation.

Couples & singles encouraged to apply. RSVP to April at 694-5713.

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

Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. FredLind Manor, 1802 17th Ave. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only LGBT speaking club. www.Freely Speaking.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

PFLAG/Seattle Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month. (A spouse’s support group runs concurrently with this meeting; PFLAG/FOCUS meets concurrently with this meeting.) PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www.seattle-pflag.org.

PFLAG/Skagit County Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Skagit Valley Food Co-op Bldg, Room 309, 202 South 1st St., Mt. Vernon. Meets 2nd Monday each month. PFLAG/ Puget Sound: 325-7724.

Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. A chance for youth to talk with others about their experiences & concerns related to identifying as Transgender. www.lamberthouse.org Knights of Mantra Monthly Meeting. 7:30pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month.

K of M/Jet Chapter is a fun-loving leather/Levi social & charitable organization that raises money for various causes & organizations. 329-0886, mailbox@ jetchapterkofm.com

Valentine’s Day Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm.

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org “Love Beyond Boundaries” - A Valentine’s Day Banquet. 6pm. Renaissance Seattle Hotel, 515 Madison St. Dinner, dance & silent auction benefiting Rosehedge/Multifaith Works. Tickets $150. www. rosehedge.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Alzheimer’s Association’s LGBT Caregivers’ Support Group. 6:30-8pm. Elderhealth Northwest, 6555 Ravenna Ave NE (entrance on NE 68th St). Meets 2nd Tuesday each month. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia. For more information, contact group facilitator Caila Nickerson, 781-248-3524 (cell) or email: cailanickerson@gmail.com Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org LGBT MS Connection/National MS Society. 6:308pm. Swedish Conference Center, Cherry Hill Campus, James Tower, 550 17th Avenue, Room E, 1st Floor.

Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. MS Connection is a support group with the goal of providing a safe environment for the LGBT community to express their experiences and the impact of MS on their lives and the lives of their loved ones, as well as provide support for one another. Contact Shelly at 206-2505002 or LGBTMSConnection@gmail.com.

Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Topics range from family issues to school happenings to like/lust/ love relationships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network. 6:30pm-Social; 7pm-Open Rap. Capitol Hill Group Health, South Building, 201 16th Ave E, Room A6/7. 2nd Tuesday each month. Meet & mingle in an engaging, feminist, Bi-supportive environment. For information visit www. geocities.com/sbwn.

Different Drummers. Intermediate 7-8:15pm; Beginners 8:20-9:30pm. Every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. For information & location call Dennis, 363-4500 or differentdrummers@ mac.com Four Cupids of the Apocalypse. 7pm. Rendezvous Jewelbox Theater, 2322 2nd Ave. A burlesque show with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Gay City.

Tickets $10 in advance, %12 at the door.

Maybe Baby. 7-8:30pm. Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St. Meets the 2nd Tuesday each month. Maybe Baby is a support group for LGBTQ people who are interested in becoming parents. For information email info@maybebabyseattle.org or visit www.maybebaby seattle.org Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older.

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

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

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

Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual

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belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI).

7:30-9pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E. Every Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction.

Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who want to play. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 414-8797. www.otterpolo.com.

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WEDNESDAY - February 15

Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. MF is a social group for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org Women’s HIV+ Support Group in Tacoma. 1-3pm.

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

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

(425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6-7:15pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Discuss the best LGBT novels with other book-lovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come once or come every week.

Check our website for this month’s book. http://faculty. washington.edu/swittet/sglbookclub/ SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.)

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

Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300.

All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome.

This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. www.ingersollcenter.org Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemovie bears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Sex, Dating & Healthy Relationships. 7-8pm.

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

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

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

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

Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. All adults are welcomed, including those who are questioning, allies, or identify as FTM, MTF, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex, among others. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongender alliance.com.

Border Riders Motorcycle Club Meet & Greet.

8-9pm. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave (at E Pine St). Meets the Wednesday before the 3rd Saturday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www.borderriders.com

THURSDAY - February 16

Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.”

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

BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting.

12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. The BABES Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood of women facing HIV together. 720-5566 or 888-2921912; www.babesnetwork.org.

Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org School Employees Discuss LGBTQI Diversity Issues. 4-6pm. Roy Street Coffee, 700 Broadway E. A new social & discussion group for all school employees to share coffee, tea & resources concerning LGBTQI diversity issues relating to adults working in the K-12 school environment. RSVP not required. For more

Visit us online www.sgn.org

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

(253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org Born This Way Kafe. 5-9pm. Cal Anderson Park Shelterhouse, 1635 11th Ave. Every Friday. A welcoming place where LGBTQ youth ages 13-19, friends & allies can gather, be themselves & have fun. 883-6110, randy.wiger@seattle.gov La Movida. 6-7pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Todos los Viernes. Una junta bilingue para la comunidad GLBTQ en recuperacion de adicciones. Para mas informacion visita entrehermanos.org o llame 322-7700.

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

Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays. Social, support, education & advocacy group for the Yakima area GLBTQ community & their allies. All are welcomed & invited. (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html Imperial Court of Seattle’s Out-of-Town Show.

7pm. R Place, 619 E Pine St. An evening of fine drag entertainment to celebrate Saturday’s Coronation. $10 suggested donation. www.imperialcourtofseattle.com Seattle Prime Timers Coffee Reunion. 7pm. Starbucks, 1600 E Olive Way. Meets the 1st & 3rd Friday each month. Metro routes 8, 9, 14, 43, 49 & 60. 3290793; http://seattleprimetimers.usa-50.com LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 8pm.

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

Every Friday. (See Sunday listing at noon for group description.) Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 6250000; www.seattle-al-anon.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

Pioneers & Warriors TM. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Friday. Peer support group for Gay & Bi men over 40 - honoring the past, accepting the present & embracing the future. Group attendance requires facilitator approval. Please contact Joel Davis at 261-6616. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org GaYme Night 4 Gay & Bi Men. 8pm-1am. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun for Gay & Bi men. www.sasgcc.org

SATURDAY - February 18

information, contact Doug at 329-5676 or Jill at jilldavidson53@gmail.com.

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

FREE. 622-5555 x 212.

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. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Come Out For Yourself (COFY). 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Peer support for people dealing with issues of sexual orientation. 3222437; www.sasgcc.org Queer Parent Networking Dinners (Sept-Nov, JanJune). 6-8pm. Meets 3rd Thursdays of every month.

Open to all LGBT, Two-Spirited, Queer & Questioning families - including parents, co-parents & other people who have a significant role in the life of a child. RSVP at least a week in advance. 568-7777 or deann@ nwnetwork.org Shifting Gears. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937.

Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities. 6:308:30pm. Municipal Bldg, 600 4th Ave, Room 221.

Meets 3rd Thursday each month. SCSM is made up of 15 volunteer members who work to ensure that the City of Seattle fairly & equitably addresses sexual minority concerns. Meetings open to the public. 684-4514.

Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 14-22. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org Imperial Court of Seattle’s Denver/Salt Lake Show.

7pm. R Place, 619 E Pine St. An evening of fine drag entertainment featuring performers from Denver and Salt Lake City in town for Saturday’s Coronation. No cover. www.imperialcourtofseattle.com

GLBT Legal Clinic. 7-9pm. Meets the 3rd Thursday each month. QLaw Foundation holds a monthly legal clinic addressing the legal needs of LGBT individuals & couples. Volunteer attorneys provide FREE 30-minute consultations. For information and to schedule an appointment, call 235-7235. Clinic volunteers return calls on Tuesdays between 12noon-3pm. For information, visit www.q-law.org/legalclinic Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm.

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22.

322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org PFLAG/Bellevue Monthly Meeting. 7pm - study group meets at 6pm. First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave NE, Bellevue. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. (A spouse’s support group runs concurrently with this meeting.) PFLAG/Puget Sound: 3257724. www.bellevue-pflag.org.

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

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

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm.

Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower Atrium. Every Thursday. Support meetings for Gay fathers & Gay men who are currently or previously married. Safe, anonymous, non-judgmental environment of caring fathers & friends. You are not alone.

For information, community events & “questioning” visit www.gfas.org or our message board at http://groups. yahoo.com/groups/gayfathersseattle Gay Male Sexuality & Relationships. 7:30-9pm.

SASG, 303 17th Ave. E. Every Thursday. A discussion group that is strictly focused on sexual topics and relationship issues related to being a Gay male.

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. (See Tuesday listing at 8pm.)

FRIDAY - February 17

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

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org

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(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday each month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lamberthouse.org Seattle Women’s Chorus “Shot Through the Heart” Concert (2/18 & 2/19). 2pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave & Union St. A concert of contemporary & classical love songs & love songs from the Great American Songbook. Tickets $22-$52. 388-1400. www.flying house.org Bi & Bi Mixed-Gender Social Group. 4-6pm. Wayward Coffee, 8570 Greenwood Ave N. Meets 3rd Saturday each month. Social get-together for Bisexual men & women, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks. www.binetseattle.org.

Imperial Court of Seattle’s Coronation 2012 “Channel 41: A Year to Remember.” Door 5pm, Pageant 6pm. Seattle Renaissance Hotel, 515 Madison St. An evening of fine drag entertainment & pageantry paying tribute to the Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle, culminating in the crowning of the Court of Seattle’s new reigning Emperor & Empress. Tickets $50. www.imperialcourt ofseattle.com Red Dress Party. 9pm-2am. Fremont Studios, 155 N 35th St. Join Gaysha Starr & special guest performer Deborah Cox & DJs Brian Gorr & Almond Brown.

Proceeds benefit Gay City, Lifelong AIDS Alliance, Multifaith Works & Rise N’ Shine. Tickets: general admission $40 in advance, $60 at the door; VIP $100 in advance, $120 at the door. 21+. MUST wear a red dress to attend. www.seattlereddressparty.org

SUNDAY - February 19

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Imperial Court of Seattle’s 2012 Victory Brunch.

10:30am. Seattle Renaissance Hotel, 515 Madison St. Celebrate the newly crowned Rainier XXXVII & Olympia XLI. $25. www.imperialcourtofseattle.com Ethyl Forever Car Club, Pacific NW Region Lambda Car Club Monthly Tire Kick/Social. 10:30am.

Randy’s Restaurant, 10016 E Marginal Way S (south of the Museum of Flight). Meets the 3rd Sunday each month. This monthly informal auto enthusiasts event starts with breakfast at this location with a show & tell and continues to a chosen point of interest. Open to all LGBTQ persons & friends who have an interest in the automobile, not just collector or performance vehicles. ethylforever@hotmail.com Book Launch - “At Second Glance.” 2pm. University Bookstore, 4326 University Way NE. Join Gay City & several local Gay authors for an afternoon of readings from Gay City’s fourth literary anthology. FREE. www. gaycity.org Seattle Women’s Chorus “Shot Through the Heart” Concert (2/18 & 2/19). 2pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave & Union St. A concert of contemporary & classical love songs & love songs from the Great American Songbook. Tickets $22-$52. 388-1400. www.flying house.org Imperial Court of Seattle’s Alaska Bird-Water Party.

3pm. CC Attle’s, 1701 E Olive Way. Features visiting guests from Alaska. No cover. www.imperialcourtofseattle.com.

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Seattle Rainbow Contra Dance. Lesson 3pm, Dance 3:30-6pm. Dance Underground, 340 15th Ave E. Features Seattle’s Farm Report with Mariah Pepper calling. $10.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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

American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver. us Another Gay Social Club! - www.meetup.com/ Another-Gay-Social-Club/ Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html Bent Writing Institute promotes written & spoken word in our LGBT communities. Bent offers affordable classes & workshops for Queer-identified people. For more information or to sign up for a class, email bent. writing@gmail.com. Visit www.bentwriting.com or find us on Facebook. For upcoming events join our mailing list by emailing bent.news@gmail.com BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - www.sbwn.net.

Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club is an umbrella organizing sponsoring LGBTQ-supported recovery meetings including AA, Al-Anon, CLA, CML, GA, NA, SAA, SLAA, OA, XA & Spanish-speaking AA. CHAC is currently looking for a new home. www.chacseattle. org, 860-9560 or call 587-2838. (Groups formerly meeting at CHAC are currently meeting at SASG (Seattle Area Support Groups) and other locations.

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

Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) 963-1994.

DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffaseattle.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, 461-3222 (24 hour line); King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-888-99-VOICE; Northwest Network support & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, (253) 798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; Seattle Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 1-800-562-6025. In an emergency call 911.

Report domestic violence and sexual assault.

Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equal rightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 511 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country.

GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) 363-9188; www.thegsba.org HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. 205-7837. For a comprehensive list of HIV/AIDS service organizations see the GSBA Guide or visit www.thegsba.org or call Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979.

Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.imperialcourtofseattle.com In The Life - www.inthelifetv.org Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 511 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction for the LGBT community and allies can be borrowed free of charge.

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

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

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

Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org

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Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies, including Alaska Airlines, Amazon.com, Amgen, AT&T, Bank of America, Deloitte, Macy’s, Microsoft, Russell Investments, Safeco Insurance, Starbucks Coffee, Xerox. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworks seattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/ proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www. seattle-pflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Project at the API Safety Center, April, 4679976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multi-culturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo.com, www.macctsea.org; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 3227061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw. org; TwoSpirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164.

Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Mi-

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norities: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ personal/glbt.aspx Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 6826711; www.q-law.org Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - 235-7235.

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

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

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

Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle. gov Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) E-zine is an electronic resource distributed to people affected

by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. Now a part of Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979, www.thebody.com/step/ steppage.html Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org Shanti - 324-1520; www.rosehedge.org SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network - www.shift recovery.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org

Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, until 7pm Tuesdays.

(425) 339-5298.

Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail. com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball. org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/ EthylForever CarClub/; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops: www.jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures. org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacific nwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www. puddletown squares.org; Rain City Soccer: www. raincitysoccer. org; Rain Country: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; Seattle Frontrunners: www.seattlefrontrunners.org; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orcaswimteam.org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otterpolo.com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www.quakerugby.com; Seattle Tennis Alliance: www.seattletennisalliance.org; Seattle Unified Bowling Association (SUBA): magee98106@ aol.com, www.teamseattle.org/bowling.htm, www.thepride league.com, Century 21 League; Seattle United Soccer League: www.seattleunitedsl.com; Seattle Volleyball Club: www.seattlevolleyballclub.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www. teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934.

Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org Tacky Tourist Clubs of America, Seattle Chapter - www.ttca.org; bruce@ttca.org; 1122 E Pike St PMB 905, Seattle, WA 98122-3934.

Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 741 St Helens Ave, a resource center for the LGBTIQA community of Pierce County, (253) 383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org TRANSGENDER: Emerald City Social Club: (425) 827-9494; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey. com; Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersollcenter.org; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www.washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: BABES: support groups for HIV+ women.

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

Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.MatthewsPlace.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 6712838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 632-0662 ext 49 (non-emergency), 1-888-99-VOICE (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www.thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; YouthCare/ Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org

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