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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 07, Volume 40, February 17, 2012

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by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor

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Adele

If you weren’t one of the 39 million people who watched the Grammy Awards last weekend, this is some of what you missed.

Adele, the British singer-songwriter who owned the music charts in 2011, capped a superstar year by claiming each of the six

awards she was up for, including Album, Record, and Song of the Year. You also missed a moving tribute to Whitney Houston by Jennifer Hudson, another fantastic tribute to Etta James by Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt, a lukewarm opening by The see grammys page 32

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Vonda Shepard

Seattle Red Dress Party 2012 offers stellar lineup

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor

is more than OK

by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN Contributing Writer

The Seattle Red Dress Party – a local community tradition – is set to pop off Saturday night at Fremont Studios (155 N. 35th St.), and this year’s program is the best yet. As if sets by DJs Almond Brown and Brian Gorr and performances by party host Gaysha Starr weren’t enough, this year’s Red Dress Party will feature the Seattle debut performance of the one and only Deborah Cox. There’s no doubt about it: The 2012 Seattle Red Dress party is an event you won’t want to miss!

The Red Dress Party draws crowds as diverse as Seattle itself. “Each year, on this one special evening, people of all backgrounds come together for a celebration full of dancing and music, spirits, and laughter,” said see red dress page 33

Gaysha Starr

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Alexandra Zorn and Eric Ankrim in Oklahoma!

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Oklahoma!

5th Avenue Theater Through March 4 Oklahoma! is the groundbreaking show that changed the face of musical theater forever. Not only marking the first collaboration between the fathers of American musical theater (Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II), Oklahoma! would set the precedent of the “book musical,” and solidify the place in history that Rodgers and Hammerstein would rightfully claim. Now the 5th Avenue Theatre presents this classic musical, and they do a delightful job. see Oklahoma! page 32

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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

Vonda Shepard February 22 The Triple Door With over 12 million album sales to her name, two Golden Globes, two Emmy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and the Billboard prize for selling the most television soundtrack records in history for the hit series Ally McBeal, Vonda is a world-renowned artist who continues to delight audiences with her magnanimous live performances. She dedicates songs, tells stories, and at the same time projects dynamic charisma and intimacy with her audience.

Vonda is scheduled to perform at The Triple Door (216 Union St.) on February 22 in support of her latest album, Solo.

Vonda and her piano. That’s Solo, which features many of

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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer Whitney Houston’s death last weekend impacted the entire world. It caught everyone by surprise. No matter what you were doing or where you were, things came to a sudden halt. Adored by the Gay community since her self-titled album (how many of us reenacted the “How Will I Know” video in our bedrooms, complete with hair bow?), the music superstar shattered Billboard’s record charts, won a trophy case of awards, starred in major blockbuster films, appeared in a sometimes funny, sometimes tragic reality show, and made her mark as one of the most successful entertainers in history.

Though she never quite warmed up to her Gay fans like Madonna or Barbra Streisand, Houston never judged anyone, despite her deep religious beliefs. Like many Gay men, I grew up listening to Whitney Houston.

Her songs gave me courage and comfort when I came out, her voice penetrated my Sony Walkman, her personal demons troubled me, and her untimely departure broke my heart. But life marches on, though not without a look back at a woman who pretty much did it all. From the many high points of Whitney Houston’s career, here are five moments in time that took our breath away.

1) “Saving All My Love for You”

live performance and win, 1986 Grammy Awards Houston wasn’t eligible for Best New Artist due to the Recording Academy’s old rules, because she’d released the single “Hold Me” (with Teddy Pendergrass) the year before. This made her a heavy favorite to win the much-coveted Best Pop Vocal Performance award. After a flawless performance during the main telecast, her Grammy debut and first major televised appearance, cousin Dionne Warwick (and Julian Lennon) presented Houston with her first gramophone. A star was born that night, exploding soon thereafter.

2) “One Moment in Time” live performance, 1989 Grammy Awards Of all Houston’s televised performances, this one reigns supreme. Standing statuesque in an elegant dove-white gown and hair beautifully done, her appearance followed a brief Olympic medalists montage.

She sang the piece backed by a full orchestra, and nailed it from beginning to end. It later earned the New Jersian one of her two career Emmys. I literally got chills watching it on TV, and still do.

3) “The Star Spangled Banner” live performance, 1991 Super Bowl No one, before or since, has sung the National Anthem at the Super Bowl with the vigor that Houston did in 1991. This was a moment when our country was at war, so that performance did more than serve as a pre-game booster; it instilled American pride in a nation emotionally torn.

4) The Bodyguard film and soundtrack, 1992 I’d never seen a black woman with a white man in a movie or TV show, except for that nutty couple on The Jeffersons. But in 1992, while living in Hawaii and recently coming out, I rushed to the nearest theater to watch The Bodyguard. Weeks later, I bought a cassette of the soundtrack and can’t tell you how many times my roommate and I listened to it – he spun round and round in our tiny apartment to “Queen of the Night,” while I wore out “I Have Nothing.” The pinnacle hit of that album was Houston’s soaring version of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You,” a classic remake of a classic.

Despite poor reviews, The Bodyguard was one of the year’s top motion pictures at the box office and the soundtrack went on to scoop multiple Grammys, including Album of the Year. To date, it’s one of the biggestselling soundtracks of all time. And though a few feature films have since come along with black female-white male love themes, it was The Bodyguard that broke the taboo for mainstream audiences.

5) Oprah interview, 2009 Not since the infamous “crack is wack” interview had Houston opened up so boldly to anyone, yet in 2009 she spilled it all on a two-part Oprah appearance. She was on the comeback trail, promoting her thennew album I Look to You, and answered a long list of questions from the talk show icon. The one moment leaving me stunned and speechless was when Houston revealed Bobby Brown had spit in her face. Oprah froze in disbelief. Isn’t it ironic that Brown’s first hit single is titled “Don’t Be Cruel”?

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer George Clooney or Jean Dujardin? Meryl Streep or Viola Davis? Martin Scorcese or Michel Hazanavicius? “Man or Muppet” or “Real in Rio”?

These contests – and the all-important one for Best Picture, with nine films competing for the prize this year – will be decided on February 26 during the Academy Awards telecast. It’s the mother of award shows, the Super Bowl for fashionistas, and the time of year when we realize that those $10 movie tickets and $7 buckets of popcorn help pay for some really hideous formal gowns (or swan dresses).

Rather than watch alone or spend money to see the Oscars somewhere else, consider rooting for your favorites right on Capitol Hill. Seattle Gay News and Purr have

teamed up again to host a casual Academy Awards viewing party that won’t cost you a dime, except for what you order from the bar or kitchen. The mood will be festive, if not intense (I’m actually cheering for a Michelle Williams upset), and the atmosphere is inviting to all types of people and all levels of film geeks.

Prize packages, also at no cost, will include gift certificates, DVDs, music CDs, film memorabilia, and other goodies. Ballots should be completed and turned into the bar staff before the telecast begins. Arrive early for good seats, and don’t miss all the fun with the red carpet arrivals!

Bring your friends, co-workers, neighbors, or just come stag. Either way, this is the party to be at on Oscar Sunday, February 26, and it’s totally free. Look for the Purr ad in this issue of Seattle Gay News.

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by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor Drag, breakfast, and liquor.

OK, now that I’ve got your attention, I want to tell you about an absolutely wonderful event that takes place in West Seattle every second Saturday of the month: Morning Glory drag brunch at Skylark Café and Club (3803 Delridge Way S.W.).

Magnolia Crawford – West Seattle socialite and self-described icon – has put together an event that promises to entertain.

Morning Glory, a two-hour drag and comedy show, has caught on. Crawford invited Seattle Gay News to her February 11 show, which featured former Miss Gay Seattle Jetta Mae, the live vocal stylings of Miss Honey Bucket, Brooke Lynn Bradshaw, and stand-up comedian Jeffrey Roberts. From beginning to end, the show was a triumph.

Each entertainer (with the exception of Roberts, who opened the show with a hilarious comedy routine) performed three different numbers with three different wardrobe changes. Under Crawford’s direction, these queens were not at all intimidated by day drag – on the contrary, they embraced it. I’m not quite sure what I was expecting, but was happy with what I got: an early afternoon of laughter and mimosas, entertainment, and glamour.

Crawford told SGN that brunch gets its name from the morning glory flower, which alludes to the time of day the show takes place.

“Many cities around the country have drag brunches, although most take place on

Sunday,” she said. “Skylark and I decided that a Saturday drag brunch could work well.”

A few months ago, when Crawford started the show, Seattle had no such event. “I thought it might be a good market to tap into,” she said. “Plus, who doesn’t love drag queens and brunch?”

Good point. And judging by the full house at Saturday’s show, the market that Crawford has tapped into is more than happy to pay the $10 VIP ticket charge (admission is free, but buying a ticket guarantees you a table for two). By the time the show got started, it was standing-room only as every table had been taken.

“Working with Skylark Café and Club has been a very good experience,” said Crawford. “Jesse, the owner, is really easy to work with and does a great job of promoting the show. We are all committed to the show’s success.”

Picking a cast for any show – let alone one with an 11:30 a.m. call time – is an important task. Crawford says that performers rotate monthly and are selected based on talent and availability.

“Each performer I select is someone I’ve worked with before and respect as an entertainer,” she said. “I like to book entertainers with different styles so the show has variety.”

Crawford, who says she first performed in drag at 12 years old, says her current character has only existed for about 2 and a half years.

Aside from Skylark Café and Club, Magnolia Crawford has performed at Neigh-

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Morning Glory’s drag brunch at Skylark Café and Club

Magnolia Crawford

bours Legendary Lip-sync contest, Vicious Dolls (also at Neighbours), Lashes Cabaret at R Place, Bacon Strip at Re-Bar, Family Feud at Lobby Bar, Heels and Hoes at Swank in Kent, Vibe in Kent, Queens by Nature at Bad Monkey Bar and Grill in Kent, and more.

Crawford’s experience as a performer shines through at Morning Glory; she is completely at ease hosting the show and enjoys light banter with the audience. An au-

dience, which has grown in recent months; Morning Glory has certainly caught on in West Seattle.

At the end of the day, Crawford says people should come see the show simply because “it’s fun!”

“Combining a drag show with brunch leads to a very entertaining start to your weekend,” she said. “It certainly is more entertaining than watching Saturday morning cartoons and eating Lucky Charms.” ji ji lee

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by Mercy Moosemuzzle SGN Contributing Writer The Atomic Bombshells Mercy and Cuteness enjoyed J’Adore, the Valentine’s Day show, at the Triple Door February 11. The service was great. The waiter noticed Mercy’s order was late getting there and arranged that she didn’t have to pay for it.

Announcer Jasper McCann, pointed out Gay people can get married here now, and said, “There’s a good reason people move to Washington.”

Ruby Mimosa danced to “Home Is Where the Hula Is” in sparkling grass skirt and coconut shell bra. Her strip was appealing.

Ben DeLaCreme danced to “Sugar Town” in a red dress with a giant box of candy in front. She ate the chocolates as she danced.

Inga Ingenue, Lou Hoover, and Kitten LaRue danced to “Prisoner of Love” in convict outfits with their legs chained together.

Cuteness liked their very clever moves, tap dancing together.

Lily Verlaine’s dance to “La Vie En Rose” included a costume made of roses.

She worked the crowd, including kissing a woman. Her strip was hot and left her with rose pasties. Hers was one of Cuteness’ favorite dances.

Honey DeLuxe came out in a costume made of balloons which Inga and DeLaCreme, dressed as Cupids, pricked. Her strip was entertaining.

Inga Ingenue danced to “French Poodle” in a costume made of puffballs. Her strip was stimulating.

DeLaCreme danced “Paradise Misplaced” as Eve in flesh leotards with a bush painted on. She danced with a snake and put on a fig leaf and fig leaf pasties.

Lily Verlaine’s dance to “Avian Invitation” in feather cap and tail included some pointe work that made Mercy think she was classically trained. Kitten LaRue’s dance as “Kitty West the Oyster Girl” was fun.

Cherdonna, a drag queen, danced dressed in a giant heart costume. Mercy missed Waxie Moon, who had done some fabulous dancing in the Nutcracker Burlesque.

Tower of Power Mercy’s friend Reality joined her for Tower of Power at Jazz Alley on February 9 because Cuteness was with Equality. The group has been together for 44 years. Reality pointed out some young people in the crowd.

Mercy thought Larry Braggs’ vocals were vital. The horn section of Emilio Castillo (tenor saxophone, vocals), Stephen “Doc” Kupka (baritone saxophone), Rocco Prestia (bass), Adolfo Acosta (trumpet), Mic Gillette (trumpet and trombone), and Tom Politzer (saxophone), were out there. David Garibaldi’s drums were rhythmic.

Reality thought the group was great.

“There is a lot of power there,” he said. “The singer is very energetic and has wonderful range. The band had people up dancing.”

High points were “What Is Hip,” “So Very Hard to Go,” “Diggin’ on James Brown,” and “Below Us All the City Lights.”

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Seattle Women’s Chorus (SWC) Mercy enjoyed listening to the rehearsal for Seattle Women’s Chorus concert Shot Through the Heart. Her friend Melody pointed out director Dennis Coleman’s genius in including the edgy song “So What” – not what you would expect in a concert of love songs, pushing the envelope so you have something fresh.

The chorus provided their trademark tight harmonies. “Dancing Cheek to Cheek” was cheerful. “My Funny Valentine” was sweet and one that reminds Mercy of Cuteness.

SWC’s rendition of “Heart, We Will Forget Him” was moving. The cello accompaniment was nice.

“All I Was Doing Was Breathing” was one that Melody pointed out as challenging because of the different rhythms of the East Indian music. Melody explained it is about a young woman defying her parents because she is smitten with a young man her parents have forbidden her to see. The text is a poem by ecstatic poet Mirabai. Dennis used Indian drums and bells. Ginny Daugherty and Sheila Houlahan were incredible soloists.

Sarvani Eloheimo, 14, was a highly trained dancer who interpreted the song.

“Candy Man” was swinging. “It’s in Her Kiss” was rocking.

Mercy liked the lyrics to Holly Near’s song, “Simply Love”: “Why does my love make you shift in your chair/ It’s simply love/It’s simply my love for a woman.”

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Arrietty (voice by Bridgit Mendler) in Studio

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN Contributing Writer The Secret World of Arrietty Opening February 17 Based on Mary Norton’s family literary marvel The Borrowers, the latest effort from Studio Ghibli, The Secret World of Arrietty, is the first non-Hayao Miyazaki directed effort I can honestly say comes close to being a masterpiece. With a screenplay cowritten by the Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke genius, this sparkling adaptation transcends culture and ethnicity to become

Ghibli’s The Secret World of Arrietty

instantly timeless. This divine hand-drawn animated adventure took my breath away on more than one occasion, and by the time it came to an end, I wanted to run up to the projection booth and make the theater start it over from the beginning.

Arrietty (voiced by Bridgit Mendler) and her equally diminutive mother Homily (voiced by Amy Poehler) and father Pod (voiced by Will Arnett) live in a tiny abode built within a stack of bricks underneath the foundation of a secluded country home. The wily housekeeper Hara (voiced by Carol Burnett) has known something strange has been going on for quite some time, while sickly newcomer Shawn (voiced by David Henrie) is fascinated by his Aunt Jessica’s

(voiced by Gracle Poletti) unbelievable stories of the little people and of the doll house her father built in hopes they’d someday choose to live there.

Shawn has seen Arrietty and knows that she and her family exist and are not figments of his imagination. Pod and Homily are terrified to learn that their daughter has been having conversations with a “bean” (that’s a human being) and know from past tragedies that they will have to immediately move in order to avoid catastrophe. But the bond between Shawn and Arrietty goes deeper than either realizes, as their friendship may be the only thing assuring the latter’s survival and the former’s recovery from a devastating ailment.

Horton’s story has been adapted before, most notably in 1997 by director Peter Hewitt (Garfield). While I liked that version, starring John Goodman and Jim Broadbent, it doesn’t hold a candle to this one.

Miyazaki, co-writer Keiko Niwa, and director Hiromasa Yonebayashi show the material such respect, such reverence, they manage to bring forth all of its major themes of friendship, family, and self-reliance with ravishing ease. At the same time, they’re not so beholden to Norton’s source material that they’re afraid to make cinematic changes that could help the tale reverberate on a deeper level. It’s a masterful reinterpretation of the novel, and each moment spent with Arrietty, Shawn, Pod, Homily, and all the rest is one to cherish.

The animation is as richly layered as any of Miyazaki’s classics, having a distinct look and feel that’s similar to Kiki’s Delivery Service and Howl’s Moving Castle but at the same time achieving a delicately balanced milieu intractably its own. Colors pop off the screen, rich blues and greens filling the frame giving things an earthly sheen that speaks to the ecological and humanistic balance central to the story (and, in retrospect, to the majority of Miyazaki and his studio’s previous efforts).

Disney has maybe gone a bit overboard in some respects, casting their Wizards of Waverly Place starlet Mendler and giving her a slightly obnoxious Radio Disney pop song to sing over the end credits (the U.K. version featured Saoirse Ronan in the part; I’d love to hear what she did with it). Mendler isn’t bad, but she brings an unceasingly precocious perkiness to her portrayal that at times grew tiresome.

But this is a minor complaint. The Secret World of Arrietty soars at every turn, building to an honestly tearful finale that’s touching, poignant, and altogether natural. If this is the direction Studio Ghibli is going now that Miyazaki has begun passing the animation torch to others, then my hopes for their continued success are certainly augmented.

Their version of Norton’s novel borders on perfection, and even though it’s only February, there’s every indication I’ve just watched the best animated film I’m likely to see this year.

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer Prairie Nocturne Book-It Repertory Through March 4 The singular word for the newest production at Book-It Repertory is “beautiful.”

The sprawling narrative that is Prairie Nocturne, adapted from Ivan Doig’s novel, is beautifully rendered. The two leads, Geoffery Simmons and Myra Platt, make you fall in love with them.

Of course, there are a couple of deep flaws, mainly being the length (almost three hours, which leaves one more exhausted than uplifted) and some awfully fiddly set issues (a little more about that later), but you can ignore those in this ambitious story of a black servant with an extraordinary voice and the teacher who helps him achieve national recognition as a singer of African American folk gospel.

Two of the main sources of the beauty are the wonderful singing voices of Simmons and the ghost of his mother, Faith Russell.

While this is not a musical, there is a lot of music in the play, as Simmons practices his spirituals with the emotional and vocal assistance of his mother, and Platt’s Susan Duff composes her life’s dream, which she entitles Prairie Nocturne.

Set in Montana in the 1920s, racism is an integral part of the tale, where small-town

gossip has a teacher and student having an affair (resulting in an attack by Ku Klux Klan members), and Monty’s vocal lessons might be for naught due to the difficulty in arranging concerts for a black singer. That tension, and the dawning love story between Monty and Susan, are the through-lines of the evening.

Simmons displays a full range of emotions, from despair to hope, pride to wonder, and finally self-fulfillment. He also has the vocal chops to fulfill the description of an amazing set of pipes – the immediate need of the character. Pratt also displays her talent as an actor (she more often directs and writes for Book-It), and also her talent for playing and composing music. She and Theresa Holmes wrote some original songs for the play, and some of the background music.

They are supported by Shawn Belyea as the ex-lover who decides his chauffeur must be taught, and a father-figure (Clark Sandford) and his wife (Walayn Sharples). Almost all the ensemble players are also musicians who make beautiful noise during the production. Belyea gives excellent support, along with Joe Ivy and a kind of cameo performance from Earl Alexander as Monty’s father, who Monty believed abandoned him, and who is revealed to have been murdered.

A word about the set: Andrea Bryn Bush can do amazing set work. Some of this set worked beautifully, creating a music room,

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Sweeping Prairie Nocturne beautiful but flawed

Former ranch hand Monty Rathbun (Geoffery Simmo ns) is a hopeful singer who comes to Susan Duff for lessons in Prairie Noctur ne

a ranch, and even the sense of a river canyon. But in trying to create the skyscrapers of New York, painted curtains were used and pulled on and off multiple times, which seemed fiddly and unnecessary.

And then there was this large square piece of flooring. It was turned to a diamond shape, then back to a square, then moved a foot and locked down again, then had two chairs put on it and taken off it, and moved back, and moved forward, and tilted, and realigned with the rest of the set. Could you quit fiddling with the set, please? It may

have been director Laura Ferri’s issue more than Bush’s, but all that silly, minute changing was really off-putting and unnecessary.

Still, this production is well worth seeing, and forgive its flaws in favor of theatricalizing a sweeping American story and watching these seasoned pros work.

For more information, go to www.book-it. org or call 206-216-0833.

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Seattle Rep scores with I Am My Own Wife Chris Bennion

Nick Garrison in I Am My Own Wife

by Milton W. Hamlin SGN A&E Writer I Am My Own Wife Seattle Repertory Theatre Through March 10 The Tony and Pulitzer-winning I Am My Own Wife finally made it to the Seattle Repertory Theatre, where it continues at the intimate Leo K. Theatre with evening and matinee performances through March 10.

While the production was not quite ready for prime time at its opening last week, the impact of the play is of such importance that the prize-winning work should be on the “must-see” list for any theatergoer in the LGBT community, as well as general audiences throughout the Emerald City. As Washington state moves into same-sex marriage and a new era for gender equality, I Am My Own Wife could not be more timely.

First, a little backstory: Doug Wright, the award winning author of Quills, the story of the Marquis de Sade, stumbled on the incredible true story of a East German transvestite Charlotte von Mahlsdorf in the early 1990s. Fresh from the success of Quills,

Wright, an openly Gay man, was looking for the material for a successful follow up to his first theatrical hit. A friend alerted him to the nearly unbelievable story of Charlotte, a man who lived openly as a woman under both the Nazi regime and the Communist era that followed in East Germany. Wright contacted her and she agreed to a series of interviews in her home, once a grand mansion but now filled with collections and clutter, including a “hidden” LGBT bar from Berlin, salvaged and secreted (and operating) in her basement.

Using grants, loans, and personal income, Wright met, befriended, and interviewed Charlotte over several trips to Germany.

Little by little, the shape of the play came into focus. He designed the work as a oneactor play with 30-some speaking characters – many, like the news reporters in the final moments, with only a line or two. Charlotte, of course, has the main focus. Wright, as the potential playwright, the friend who suggested the project, and others connected with the story all take supporting roles.

The show opened out of nowhere on

Broadway in New York in 1993-94 and simply took the town by storm. The New York actor won the Tony for Best Actor, the play won the Tony as Best Play and – wonder of wonders – the work won the Pulitzer Prize for Best Play. In every aspect, the New York production was a sensation.

Jerry Manning, now artistic director for Seattle Rep, had worked with the playwright on the New York off-Broadway production of Quills and planned to bring the show to the Rep. In a major local theatrical embarrassment, the Rep even announced that it would be included in the upcoming season.

Whoops. The highly regarded ArtsWest, the little theater company in West Seattle, had already secured the production rights to the show and had signed the legal contracts required for the staging. With proverbial egg on its face, the Rep – the most important theater company in town – backtracked, and ArtsWest mounted a triumphant production in 2008.

For this season, the Rep once again scheduled the production and announced that Nick Garrison, who had scored with Hedwig and the Angry Inch (at Re-Bar in 2000 and again in 2004) and in Dirty Little Showtunes with his send-up of Gilbert & Sullivan (“I Am the Very Model of a Modern Homosexual”), would play the lead. While Garrison, a Gay man who has been out “forever” (according to a lifelong friend), has successfully played many roles – Gay and straight – on Seattle stages, his work as the title transvestite in Hedwig and the pattersong satire seemed to make him the perfect Emerald City actor to bring Charlotte to life at the Rep. For the most part, that’s just what happened.

Director Jerry Manning, in his notes for the production, noted the importance of the play to him in his own life.

“As a Gay man – a Gay man who lived through the AIDS crisis of the 1980s,” he began in his “Letter to Our Patrons,” and went on to discuss the play and his feelings toward it. For many in the opening-night audience, Manning’s “coming out” comment was a surprise. To many others, it was not.

Generally, the Rep gives I Am My Own Wife a first-class, thoroughly polished production. Opening-night stumbles from Garrison limited the impact to a minor degree – it’s always disconcerting when an actor starts a line wrong and has to paraphrase it to complete it as written. One presumes that those concerns have been eliminated during the show’s first weeks of playing before an

audience.

Physically, the production works well. A handsome set – simple at first but growing more detailed as lighting reveals hidden treasures in the house – come to life in some stunning theatrical moments. Jennifer Zeyl deserves much praise for the detailed set design and execution. Ditto for Robert Agular’s sensitive lighting. Erik Andor’s simple costume design, strangely, goes against the play’s textual description of a “plain black dress,” which was factual and culturally correct for a woman of Charlotte’s generation. When Charlotte mentions keys in her apron pocket, it seemed strange that she was not wearing an apron. Quibbles, to be sure, but valid concerns.

Charlotte was born Lothar Berfelde and lived as boy until he was about 13. In 1943, a loving aunt – a Lesbian who lived as a man in men’s clothing for most of her life – introduced him to women’s clothing. “Nature played a practical joke on us,” she told the young Lothar, who lived the rest of his life as a woman. The Nazis basically ignored him. The Russian secret police probably used him as an informant on other LGBT figures – history is inconclusive. While Russian documents note that he was an “informant” in the 1970s, “everyone was an informant then,” another German character notes.

Toward the end of her life, Charlotte left her beloved 18-room house filled with Victorian furniture, clocks, her beloved phonographs, and thousands and thousands of recordings and moved to Sweden, into “only” eight rooms. She sold most of her collections but kept her most important things. She was recognized as a national hero and a living treasure, ostracized as an informant – and more.

At the time of her death, no one knew the whole truth. Wright’s incredible play simply preserves her story. And what a story it is.

Aside from opening-night stumbles, Garrison gives a remarkable performance. He is always believable as the coy, winning Charlotte, but can quickly become another character in a matter of seconds. It’s a memorable performance that should be seen.

I Am My Own Wife continues through March 10 at the Seattle Rep’s Bagley Wright Theatre at Seattle Center. Various discounts, “rush” rates, student and senior admission, and other special ticket pricings are available – ask and ye shall receive. Complete information at (206) 443-2222 or online at www.seattlerep.org. Check it out.

Competent Chorus Line doesn’t elevate

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer

A Chorus Line

much of the dancing. Munkers does bring a lot of difficult choreography to life, and the fun of the show comes through in many of the songs and dances. The script has a lot of jokes in it, and many of them hit properly.

One of the best numbers was “Sing,” where Christine Riippi and Sterling play a dancer-wife who can’t sing and a husband who keeps trying to support her anyway.

The show – one of the longest-running on Broadway – was about real chorus hoofers who brought their real stories to the writers, so it rings true to all of us. It embodies all of the angst of trying to get somewhere, hav-

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A Chorus Line Seattle Musical Theatre Through March 4 Seattle Musical Theatre walks a difficult line. The company has a great deal of responsibility, with managing and maintaining a theater building that is the property of the City of Seattle, paying rent, and working on upgrades the building desperately needs, like air conditioning. They do that in a genre of theater that is often a cash cow: musicals.

Yet their offerings are typically uneven, sometimes reaching well into the great or even excellent range, and sometimes in the more-or-less competent range.

This unevenness often stems from either the directorial side or the ability to field a great crop of actor/singers. Their production of A Chorus Line is in the competent range, due to both reasons. There are some lovely singers on stage, particularly Alana Peters, Madison Greenlund, Ryan McCabe, Brandt Sterling, and Dustyn Moir.

But this is an enormous show and also has to have great dancers as well as singers,

and while most of the choreography doesn’t have to be perfect (after all, they are only auditioning through most of the show), the last dance must be perfect, since it shows off everything they have been rehearsing for.

The other must-have is a true triple threat for Cassie, the older breakout star who hasn’t broken out far enough and wants to go back to dancing. Giselle Brock is a beautiful woman with a nice voice and a solid dance background. However, the choreography for a very long dance piece needs to be vibrant and exciting, which director/choreographer Crystal Dawn Munkers doesn’t create, and Brock’s dancing is careful and tentative instead of abandoned and assured.

What was uncomfortably clear also was that many of the singers don’t know where to sing from, with their voices coming lightly off the tops of their lungs rather than fully supported by their diaphragms. It undercuts their power and their ability to control their voices. When fielding a group of actor/ singer/dancers from whomever shows up to audition, training their voices seems to be part of what is necessary to bring the show up notches or more.

The most successful part of this show was

ing to prove yourself, and persevering even when nothing seems to support you.

You should note that it’s done without intermission and runs straight through for two hours. It’s also basically family-friendly fare, with a few earthy references to “tits and ass,” and brief descriptions of family traumas, but a lot of great songs and dancing, and some laughs.

For more information, go to www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org or call 206-363-2809.

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The songs are iconic: “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” “Surrey with the Fringe on Top,” “People Will Say We’re in Love,” and even the title number have all become part of the American Songbook repertoire.

The storyline is probably less known than the songs it originally presented. Set in the Oklahoma territory in 1906, the story centers on the courtship between cowboy Curly (Eric Ankrim), and farmer’s daughter, Laurey (Alexandra Zorn), who is being raised by her Aunt Eller (Anne Allgood). Adding tension to the scene is farmhand Jud Fry (Kyle Scatliffe), a shifty sort who has also been secretly in love with Laurey. When it comes time to go to the countryside event, the Box Social, flirtatious games get out of hand and Curly takes another girl while Laurey goes with Jud. Quickly giving in to their true feelings, Curly and Laurey abandon their escorts, give into their hearts and get engaged, leading to a full confrontation between Curly and Jud Frye.

The main actors have great voices and all do well with the songs they sing. Ankrim

adds a charming boyish quality to Curly that easily allows the audience in to his character. This is a different take from the familiar macho image this role has become associated with (Alfred Drake, Howard Keel, and Hugh Jackman have all played it before), making the cowboy more endearing. He handles the lyrics well and the gentleness of his presence adds a more melodic quality to the songs he sings. Zorn plays the neophyte with a strong sense of understanding herself. We can see Laurey being torn between her heart and her responsibilities.

Zorn’s clear, operatic tone is solid and easily projected.

Only Scatliffe seemed to be out of sorts with his performance. He was obviously cast for his stage presence and his singing voice, both of which are strong assets indeed. His appearance on stage as the antihero is more menacing due to his build – especially when standing next to someone less threatening.

Scatliffe’s voice is definitely strong and he sings the duet “Poor Jud Is Dead” with a firm sound. It was his acting with which he seemed clumsy and not comfortable, as it appeared that he stumbled over most of the staged blocking. It could have been as simple as a misunderstood stage note: it might

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ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Relationships are hard work, and work consists largely of managing hard relationships. Staying calm, focused and cooperative on the task ahead is a real challenge. Keep faultfinding to yourself; be mature, stoic and farsighted.

It will get easier next week.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Friends can feel like they’re more trouble than they’re worth. That’s when it’s time to go hide and relax. Social obligations at work can be especially difficult. Prioritize; do what you must and save time to recharge your batteries.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20): You could figure out a way to make the impossible work with a balance of inspiration and practicality. That crazy idea that comes out of nowhere could be the key. Test it before you commit, but at least check it out.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22): New ideas and situations can be overwhelming, even confusing. Resist temptation to retreat into quiet, familiar escapes. Push through the fog. Not only can you rise to the occasion, but you will find the effort rewarding.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Efforts to smooth over problems will backfire big time.

Face the music and deal with it. Rather than using your charm to sweep things under the rug, put that sunshine to work rallying support for a real solution.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Even the best intended advice, especially if it is from your partner or about your relationship, can go very wrong. Pay attention and receive it politely. If it sounds like a good idea, consider it very carefully before acting on it.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Don’t take anything for granted. It may seem tedious work to spell out all the little details, but it is worth the trouble. The less you boast of your experience and confidence, the more attractive they will make you.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Some of your friends aren’t really. Losing them without creating trouble can be challenging. Be gentle and polite. If they accuse you of being overly critical, smile agreeably. That’s just a harsh way of saying you have higher standards.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): You’re on a power surge for a couple of weeks. It could build momentum at work and push you into a better job. If you are considering any big risks with your work, this is the time to take them, but think ahead!

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Your goals are becoming more realistic, but you still need clarification and to get your ego out of the way. Negatives overshadow the issue now. Bring those to light; get them out of the way. Soon you’ll see the positives more clearly.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Your love of a good argument can get you into big trouble. Seriously, this time it could cost you. Be restrained and pragmatic; keep your ears open. Elicit information, but don’t contradict. You could learn something very useful, even profitable.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): A lover’s spat can become a major disaster. Perhaps you are being too critical. Focus on being a better partner. That might mean allowing a bit of space, being less codependent. Enjoy your birthday, but impulse spending would prove surprisingly expensive.

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have read “play crazy in love” and maybe he lost the last two words, as his delivery seemed awkward on most accounts, if not just a little too over-the-top.

The supporting cast was mostly excellent.

The sideline story of romance between Will Parker (Matt Owen) and Ado Annie Carnes (Kirsten deLohr Helland) is very charming. DeLohr Helland is perfectly cast as the girl who “Cain’t Say No.” Her mere presence summarizes Ado Annie’s flair for the flirtatious life and the enjoyment she gets from it. She plays the wide-eyed woman with great delight and adorability. Owen plays the love-struck cowboy as more of a cartoon caricature than a man determined to win his true love. His voice is strong and he excels in both singing and tap-dancing in the crowd-pleasing “Kansas City” number, but the rest of his movements (as well as his delivery) are more along the lines of Woody from the Toy Story series. Anne Allgood plays Aunt Eller – that should be all that’s needed for anyone to want a ticket for this show. Allgood is enjoyable appearing on any stage.

The ensemble cast all deserve to be mentioned, but there are too many members to single out. The Spectrum Dance Theater lends its support to the large groups of dancers who help to make this a beautiful show.

While some of the cowboy scenes was reminiscent of Seattle’s old Timberline days, the sheer gracefulness of the dance is exemplified in the now historic Dream Ballet.

Fifteen minutes of polished elegance can be a little long if one is not a true fan of dance, but the sequence is beautifully presented, as is most of the other dancing in this show.

Oklahoma! opened at the St. James Theater on March 31, 1943, and ushered in a new era of musical theater. Being that the Tony Award for theater excellence was not founded until 1947, Oklahoma! was awarded a special Pulitzer Prize. Since then, the musical has enjoyed four successful Broadway revivals, garnering a total of nine Tony nominations with two wins, including a special award for its 50th anniversary in 1993.

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Grammy Awards. He received the first one at a pre-telecast for Best Alternative Music Album, where he beat Radiohead and Death Cab for Cutie, and the second was for Best New Artist. Still haven’t heard of this guy?

You’re really behind.

Least deserving winner: Tony Bennett I’m a fan of vintage Tony Bennett – the old stuff. His newer material, collaborations with younger entertainers (in an attempt to appeal to a broader demographic), is just so-so. I was really turned off by Bennett’s ego when accepting his gramophone for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, bragging about winning his 16th Grammy and landing a No. 1 album. Why the need to toot your horn, Tony? You’re an icon already – isn’t that enough?

Dude can wear a suit award: Adam Levine, Bruno Mars, Blake Shelton, Kings of Leon Among the sharp-dressed men on Sunday night was Adam Levine (who desperately needs an ice cream flavor named after him) in a blue Tom Ford suit. Just as dapper was Bruno Mars, wearing a charcoal three-piece with retro hair. Towering country singer Blake Shelton was a very tall glass of water in a black-gray combo, and studly rock band Kings of Leon unhinged my jaw wearing cool, cut suits and well-groomed hair.

Bad day in the office award: Lady Gaga Poor, poor Lady Gaga. The diva was outgunned, literally, in the costume department by some Russian chick who donned actual weaponry on the red carpet, not to mention Nicki Minaj also upstaging her with a ridiculous get-up that screamed “Dear Lord!”

(Seriously, this woman needs prayer.) Mama Monster went home empty-handed, yet seemed to be graceful about it underneath a black veil.

Thank God for Christian hotties: Brandon Heath, Dave Barnes, Matthew West Talk about heaven-sent. I was ready to convert to whatever religion Brandon Heath, Dave Barnes, and Matthew West belong to.

All three men were nominees in the gospel field and all three were young, fit, and damn cute. Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.

Boss, a Beach Boys reunion disappointedly mushed together with Maroon 5 and Foster the People, a ton of hardware handed out to many repeat (and undeserving) winners, and Adele giving a knockout delivery of her cannonball hit “Rolling in the Deep.”

Bad hair day award: But there’s more, so here are my personal Rihanna, Katy Perry, awards for Sunday night’s overall spectacle, Diana Ross from the red carpet to the pre-telecast to the Rihanna has a bangin’ bod, and she dismain event. played it well in that sleek Armani dress.

But the trashy, deep-fried frizz was icky.

Best in show: Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, who loves a good hair-dye, arGlen Campbell with Blake rived in a blue-tinted coif that looked like Shelton and The Band Perry fairground cotton candy – is she still proLeave it to the country music contingency moting The Smurfs? And that black cloud to class up the joint. Most of the evening’s atop Diana Ross’ head (yes, I know it’s her performances were over-the-top, while a signature look, though she’s worn it better) few were plain lackluster, and besting ev- didn’t match her elegant pantsuit and heels. eryone was Taylor Swift. Her charming rendition of “Mean,” which won her two Electronic music finally gets air time: Grammys on Sunday night, featured band Deadmau5 and David Guetta with Foo members wearing 1930s outfits and some Fighters, Lil Wayne, and Chris Brown fine banjo plucking from the bubbly artFifteen years had passed since the Gramist herself. Equally first class was the Glen mys introduced the dance category, and to Campbell tribute with surprisingly great mark this milestone the telecast organizers showings by nominees Blake Shelton and finally allowed viewers the privilege of exThe Band Perry, not to mention the legend- periencing the craze that’s become a worldary “Rhinestone Cowboy.” wide phenomenon. Sexy techno artist Deadmau5 performed an exciting mash-up with Worst in show: Nicki Minaj Foo Fighters, yet even better was house DJ Every time I want to love Nicki Minaj, David Guetta spinning background samples she gives me reason to just like her. I get the for Chris Brown and Lil Wayne. whole “Roman Holiday” theme to coincide with the track’s release, but there was too American electronica much going on and at the end it seemed like rules the world a big mess. Especially after losing Best New (e.g. Skrillex) Artist to Bon Iver, she had an opportunity to It wasn’t long ago that L.A. dubstep whiz convince Grammy voters and watchers that Skrillex was living in a dilapidated warea mistake was made. Instead, she assured house. Now he’s a three-time Grammy them that they made the right choice. I don’t winner. The 24-year-old (real name Sonny ever remember Missy Elliott or Queen Lati- Moore) racked up wins for Best Remixed fah trying this hard.

Recording, Best Dance Recording, and Best Electronic/Dance Album. In doing Most deserving winner: so, he trumped bigger electronic artists Bon Iver from around the globe, including Canada Though he showed up in a catalog suit and (Deadmau5), Australia (Cut/Copy), Sweden boat shoes, Wisconsin native Justin Ver- (Robyn), France (David Guetta), and Engnon (aka Bon Iver) deservedly earned two land (Photek).

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continued from the cover Vonda’s originals, like “Lose My Way,” “Don’t Cry Ilene,” “The Sunset Marquis,” “Soothe Me,” and “I Know Better,” as well as some of her favorite cover ballads, like “Walk Away Renee” and “You Belong to Me.” Vonda, who has performed at The Triple Door, as well as many other local venues and shows (including Bumbershoot), told Seattle Gay News she is looking forward to her upcoming show.

“This will be my first-ever solo show in Seattle,” said Vonda. “I love The Triple Door. It’s such a wonderful venue.”

The singer-songwriter said she adores Seattle. “It’s clean and the city has a calm, yet creative feel to it,” she said. “It’s so different from Los Angeles, which is where I live. I just love the vibe of Seattle and the people are really down-to-earth. I could really see myself living there.”

Vonda, who admits that she loves touring, said that her latest tour has been a wonderful experience.

“Alley McBeal was a pop culture show,” she told SGN. “It’s what I’m known for with many people. A lot of fans know my cover tunes from the show’s soundtrack. With Solo, I am able to share with the audience a lot of my original work.”

Vonda got the idea for the album from hardcore fans who love to hear her original songs, but requested stripped-down versions of them. “I recently toured Europe with Solo,” she said. “I’m used to having a band along with me to back me up onstage.

But this time around, it’s just me and a piano, so in a way I’ve conquered a huge challenge and I’m really having a good time.”

Solo provides the perfect opportunity to get to know Vonda’s earthy and accessible style and her intimate interaction with her audience. “I like to tell stories in between the songs, which really pulls the audience in,” she told SGN. “It’s just been really nice to laugh and share things with the audience.

The show is really intimate.”

Vonda, who’s recorded songs with everyone from Gladys Knight, Sting, Al Green, and Jon Bon Jovi, said that her music tastes run the gamut. “Right now I’m really into a French underground band called Pepper Island,” she said. “They are just fantastic.”

“I like a mixture of some of the new music that is out right now,” she continued. “I love listening to Billie Holiday when I’m cooking. But then I also might want to blast Soundgraden.”

Vonda told SGN she has nothing but love for her Gay fans. “My Gay fans are amazing! I feel very supported by them,” she said. “There’s so much loyalty there.”

“When I’m on stage and I look out and see same-sex couples together enjoying the show, it’s just such a great feeling for me to see that,” said Vonda. “I always feel like the more Gay people in the audience the better!”

Vonda is a strong advocate for marriage equality. “I am, without a doubt, 100% in favor of same-sex marriage,” she told SGN. “It is so thrilling that states such as Washington are, one by one, accepting the obvious as the norm. I just know that the wildfire of equality will spread throughout the country.”

“Come down and hang out with me,” Vonda said. “After the show, I meet with fans. It’s gonna be nice.”

“I’m going to knock the roof off the house,” she promised.

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continued from cover Red Dress officials. “This light-hearted fun provides the background for the real purpose of Red Dress, the opportunity for supporters from all walks of life to unify behind the common goal of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. As an annual symbol of hope and solidarity, with every last attendee donning the signature-colored dress, the Seattle Red Dress Party is a true testament to the power of our community coming together to effect positive change.”

The color red is commonly accepted as the international symbol of AIDS awareness, and the Seattle Red Dress Party builds on that idea by requesting that all guests, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation, attend the event wearing a red dress.

“The visual of all attendees donning red dresses, whether male, female, Gay, straight, old, or young, serves as a powerful symbol of solidarity of people living with HIV/AIDS and also reminds us that we are all here to make a difference and support a common cause,” said officials.

The event’s four beneficiaries are Gay City Health Project, Lifelong AIDS Alliance, Multifaith Works, and Rise N’ Shine.

“They represent the leading AIDS service organizations in the Pacific Northwest,” said officials. “Together, they provide a holistic continuum of care and prevention services to our community. They work to stop the spread of HIV and care for people living with HIV/AIDS.” While the exact origins of the Red Dress Party are unknown, Seattle’s event is fashioned after a similar party in Portland. “The Portland event started out as a small band of committed supporters and has grown to a grand scale that today welcomes more than 2,000 attendees each year,” said officials.

“Now in its fourth year in Seattle, Red Dress continues to grow by leaps and bounds.”

“To me, this event is a no-brainer,” DJ Almond Brown told Seattle Gay News. “It’s for a great cause and we have the hottest lineup for any local event that I’ve seen in years!”

“I kick the night off at 8 p.m. for VIPs with a bit of soulful and deep house until around 10:30 p.m.” Brown, who’s been a DJ for over 20 years, continued. “I’m going to be delivering nothing but house music truth to the kids! I’m also excited to drop my latest remix, ‘Movin Up,’ featuring Inaya Day and Chyna Ro!” Brian Gorr, the headlining DJ at Seattle Red Dress Party, began spinning in Seattle in 1998 and ever since has packed the houses of numerous Seattle nightclubs including Safari, Neighbours, Ego, 916, Arena, Timberline, Neumo’s, Sugar, Element, Level 5, and The Baltic Room. Gorr’s DJ style includes many genres of dance music, but you’ll often hear him playing vocal house, hi-nrg, circuit, and some tribal and trance.

“This is my fourth year on the board of the Seattle Red Dress Party, and I’m very honored to be asked back for a second year to headline with the amazing Deborah Cox!” Gorr told Seattle Gay News. “I’m very excited to be involved with such a great charity event that supports four great charities all related to helping HIV/AIDS prevention and support … and secretly, to work with such an amazing diva, Deborah!”

“I hope people realize that coming to this party helps so many people just from their ticket entry and that wearing a red dress is a huge solidarity with the community and the charities we support so I look forward to the biggest attendance thus far in our city’s major LGBT events,” he said.

“It is an absolute honor to not only be asked back to be the hostess for Red Dress 2012, but to be part of the steering committee,” said Gaysha Starr, Seattle-area drag queen and fundraiser/activist. “Not a lot of people know that this committee consists of only four people that volunteer our time to plan this large event: Sam Galano, SRPD director; Brian Gorr, entertainment director; John Fulton, marketing and design director; and myself as an entertainment coordinator and community outreach director.”

“We have worked really hard since last spring with weekly conference calls, meetings, endless emails, and networking to bring the community together to the actual party, but also behind the scenes,” she told Seattle Gay News.

“Anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Deborah Cox,” continued Starr. “Hands down she can sing live, has a recognizable career of music, and has always been a supporter of the LGBT community. Her music was instrumental to me both in my drag performances and in helping mark different chapters of my life.”

“With the recent loss of Whitney Houston, we decided to pay tribute to her by me performing one of her signature hits earlier in the evening,” Starr said. “I think the mood of the party will be the community wanting

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to come together, as we have lost a Gay icon way before her time. I spoke to DJs Brian and Almond and they plan on playing Whitney through out the night as her music really was the soundtrack to many of our lives.”

“I think what makes Red Dress special is that it brings the community together. Everyone has a lot of fun getting ready, but no one takes himself or herself too seriously,” said Starr. “After all, you are in a room with 1,000 other people in every kind of red dress ­– men, women, Transgender, drag, non-drag, straight, Gay, or Bisexual – and for one night that red dress makes everyone

equal.”

“There are not a lot of times other than Pride, Halloween, and the holidays that the community can come together and celebrate one another,” she said.

“Y’all know the rules,” concluded Brown.

“Don’t get up Sunday morning wondering how the party went, calling friends for an update. Get your tickets, your red dress, stop playin’ with my emotions and be there Saturday night!”

For more information about Seattle Red Dress Party – and to buy last-minute tickets – visit www.seattlereddressparty.org.

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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.

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A FILM BY WIM WENDERS

P I N A IN 3D

Dance, Dance, otherwise we are lost

StartS February 10. ticketS now available at cinerama.com.

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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.

Wildrose - www.thewildrosebar.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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Seattle Eagle - Beer Bust $1 Drafts from 2-10pm Dj UP-ABOVE from 10-2 Twisted - Happy Hour all night! www.twistedineverett. com Vibe - in Kent - Happy Hour All Day! FREE POOL! Wildrose - Free pool all day. www.thewildrosebar.com.

MONDAY

Changes - Happy Hour all day and night.

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

See us at www.clubsilverstone.com.

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.

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

PURR Cocktail Lounge - Happy Hour 4-7pm.

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY

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

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

Free pool all day - 2 tables.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Karaoke 9pm-2am with José.

Wildrose - Taco Tuesday. No cover.

WEDNESDAY

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

A Black Nail production.

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

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

The Cuff Complex - Free pool & Pitcher Special.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Meetings Events Activities

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

DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm.

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

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

community calendar

SATURDAY - February 18

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.

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 & songs from the Great American Songbook.

Tickets $22-$52. 388-1400. www.flyinghouse.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.imperialcourtofseattle.com 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 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

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.

Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHiking Group/ Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday.

Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards!

Sponsored by the Snohomish County Gay Men’s Task Force. For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com Seattle Sunday Bowlers. 10am. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW Oregon St). Open bowl every Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You don’t have to worry about how you bowl! $4.25 + $1 shoe rental. 329-1515.

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

Contact Forrest Rode, 920-6177, or Mike Chin (509) 990-0007. Women may wish to contact our sister meditation group via lotus.sisters@yahoo.com. www. dharmabuddies.org

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February 18 thru February 26 information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County.

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

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

Catholic Parents Support Group. 7pm. St Benedict’s Parish Center, 1805 N 49th St. Meets 3rd Monday each month. This is a drop-in peer support group for parents, family members & friends of GLBT persons.

The group offers a safe, supportive & welcoming space where concerned persons can share their experiences, struggles, joys & resources. (425) 4629411, 542-2549.

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

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

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

(253) 474-8897.

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

TUESDAY - February 21

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 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 Prime Timers Monthly Potluck Social & General Meeting. 2-4pm. Seattle First Baptist Church Recreation Hall, 1111 Harvard Ave (at E Seneca St enter thru glass doors on Harvard Ave.) Meets 3rd Sunday most months. Bring a dish to serve 6-8 people. $4 door fee covers hall rental. 329-0793.

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 & songs from the Great American Songbook.

Tickets $22-$52. 388-1400. www.flyinghouse.org 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 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 Seattle Rainbow Contra Dance. Lesson 3pm, Dance 3:30-6pm. Dance Underground, 340 15th Ave E. Live music & gender-free dancing for LGBTQ folks & friends & all who want to dance. Features Seattle Farm Report, Mariah Pepper calling. $10.

February 17, 2012

Meditation Class. 5-6:30pm. Rainbow Natural Remedies, 409 15th Ave. Every Sunday. Every class includes guided meditation, teachings from Buddha that have practical application in our busy modern lives & time for questions & discussion. You do not need to be a Buddhist to benefit from the class. Everyone is welcome. We ask a $10 donation but no one is turned away for lack of funds. The class is a branch of Kadampa Meditation Center Washington. 526-9565, www.meditateinseattle.org Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/ Weds/Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Simply Sundays. 5:30-7pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Peer support for recovery from substance abuse. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

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

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

MONDAY - February 20

Presidents Day (Because of the Presidents Day holiday, some regularly scheduled events may be cancelled or rescheduled. Please check with the sponsors of your event to confirm date, time & place.)

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

Fat Tuesday 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 Safe Schools Coalition Monthly Meeting. 3-5pm.

Planned Parenthood, 2001 E Madison. Meets 3rd Tuesday most months (schedule varies in summer).

The Safe Schools Coalition: A Public-Private Partnership in Support of LGBT youth. All are welcome at meetings; lots of volunteer opportunities are discussed.

632-0662 ext 49; CRISIS LINE: 1-877-SAFE-SAFE; www.safeschoolscoalition.org.

Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Police Department LGBTQ Advisory Council Monthly Meeting. 6-8pm. Seattle Police Department East Precinct Community Meeting Room, 12th Ave & E Pine St. Meets 3rd Tuesday most months.

The Sexual Minority Community Advisory Council has been established by the SPD to increase relationships & communication between the community & the SPD. Members of the GLBT community are invited to attend. kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Topics range from family issues to school happenings to like/lust/ love relationships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org 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 Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older.

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

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

Ageless. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org FREE Beginning ASL Lessons. 7:30pm. The Elite, 1520 E Olive Way. Every Tuesday. Have you ever wanted to learn basic American Sign Language? If so,

Celebrating 39 Years!

you can get some FREE beginning ASL instruction.

Meets in the loft. 860-0999.

Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma.

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

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

Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI).

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

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

Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Bellingham. 7:30-9pm. St James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St., Bellingham. Every Tuesday.

(360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance.com.

(See Wednesday listing at 7:30pm for details.)

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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FRIDAY - February 24

WEDNESDAY - February 22

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 Mature Friends Dining Out Luncheon. 12:30pm.

Call for details, location & to make reservations. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday most months. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community. For information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter.

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

Check our website for this month’s book. http://faculty. washington.edu/swittet/sglbookclub/ SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Lotus Sisters with Arinna Weisman. 6:30pm.

Columbia City Church of Hope, 3818 S Angeline St. Meets every Wednesday. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. Lotus.sisters@yahoo.com; www.lotussisters.org.

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

Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group. 7pm. Entre Hermanos, 1505 Broadway. Bilingual (Spanish/English) Transsexual support group meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month to provide information, counseling, healthcare, sisterhood & social activities for Latino & foreign-born people in their transition. For more information contact Abby 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm.

Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300. All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. No fee, donations welcome. www.ingersoll center.org Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project Steering Committee Meeting. 7pm. Call for Capitol Hill location. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month.

New volunteers are always welcome. NWLGHMP researches, interprets, & communicates the history of the GLBT community in the Pacific Northwest. gayhistnw@aol.com; 903-9517.

Rain City Jacks. West Queen Anne/Interbay. 1st Sunday each month, 2pm; 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm. Location & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & non-profit private club. Membership required. Adult men only. Enrollment available at the door. www. raincityjacks.org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5033.

SEAMEC Monthly Meeting. 7pm. 1605 12th Ave, Suite 21. Meets the 4th Wednesday of every month.

SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. www.seamec.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

Visit us online www.sgn.org

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 “The Car That Brought You Here Still Runs: A Portrait of Richard Hugo” (2/23-2/26). Thurs-Sat 2/23-2/25 8pm; Sun 2/26 2pm. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. A one-man performance by Turk Muller.

Tickets: $16; students & seniors $14; groups of10-20 $12 each; groups of 20-30 $10 each.

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.)

before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemoviebears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com 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. Structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender identity & expression. All adults are welcomed, including those who are questioning, allies, or identify as FTM, MTF, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex, among others. (360) 445-2411; www. washingtongenderalliance.com.

THURSDAY - February 23

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 Volunteer Drop-In Night at Lifelong AIDS Alliance.

4-7pm. LAA Volunteer Services Office, 1161 11th Ave. Every Thursday. Volunteer on LAA projects - assembling safer sex kits, helping with mailings, a different project every week! Get-togethers are highly social & offer “low impact” volunteer work & an opportunity to learn more about LAA. Please call before dropping in.

957-1776. www.lifelongaidsalliance.org Write Your Heart Out - A Queer Youth & Allies Writing Group. 5:30-6:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. We all have a story to tell.

What is yours? Write Your Heart Out is a safe place

for Queer youth & allies 22 & under to explore one’s self thru the written word. Fiction, non-fiction & poetry will be encouraged & supported. 322-2515, www. lambert house.org 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 Everett-Snohomish County Friendship Dinner for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS. 6pm. Grace UMC (formerly Firs United Methodist). Meets last Thursday most months. FREE. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by the Evergreen AIDS Foundation & SNOCO Gay Men’s Task Force. For information call (425) 252-7751.

Shifting Gears. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937.

Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 14-22. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org PFLAG/Tacoma Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S 12th (at Jackson), Tacoma.

Meets 4th Thursday each month. PFLAG/Tacoma: (253) 383-2318. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

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

Boost: Poetry to Uplift Your Spirits - A Benefit for Tara Hardy. Doors 6;30pm, Show 7:30pm. Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Ave N. A poetry benefit for spoken word artist & Bent Writing Institute founder Tara Hardy. Hardy recently developed a lifethreatening illness that impacts her body’s ability to produce blood platelets. She has gone thru her savings to cover medical expenses & community members are rallying to help finance her medical struggle. Admission $15; $100 Booster tickets include a front-row seat & signed book & poster. www.brownpaper tickets.com/ event/223558

February 17, 2012

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

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday.

(253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org 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 Mature Friends Monthly Potluck. 6:30pm-appetizers & socializing; 7:30pm-dinner. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Meets last Friday most months. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm.

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

322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday.

(253) 474-8897.

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

Pioneers & Warriors TM. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Friday. Peer support group for Gay & Bi men over 40 - honoring the past, accepting the present & embracing the future. Group attendance requires facilitator approval. Please contact Joel Davis at 261-6616. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org “The Car That Brought You Here Still Runs: A Portrait of Richard Hugo” (2/23-2/26). Thurs-Sat 2/23-2/25 8pm; Sun 2/26 2pm. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. A one-man performance by Turk Muller.

Tickets: $16; students & seniors $14; groups of10-20 $12 each; groups of 20-30 $10 each.

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.

LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 8pm.

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

Every Friday. (For group description, see related listing on Sunday at 12pm.) Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org

SATURDAY - February 25

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Michael Randall Ealy Social Justice Foundation Annual Meeting. 1-3pm. Ebenezer AME Zion Church, 23rd Ave & E Olive St. Panel discussion to strategize on how to hold police in the Seattle area accountable for their crimes. Panelist include two mothers - from Detroit & New York City - who won wrongful death lawsuits against their respective cities. A small donation will be requested but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. 329-0562, mresjf@yahoo.com, www. seattlejusticenow.org “The Car That Brought You Here Still Runs: A Portrait of Richard Hugo” (2/23-2/26). Thurs-Sat 2/23-2/25 8pm; Sun 2/26 2pm. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. A one-man performance by Turk Muller.

Tickets: $16; students & seniors $14; groups of10-20 $12 each; groups of 20-30 $10 each.

SUNDAY - February 26

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

“The Car That Brought You Here Still Runs: A Portrait of Richard Hugo” (2/23-2/26). Thurs-Sat 2/232/25 8pm; Sun 2/26 2pm. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. A one-man performance by Turk Muller.

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Tickets: $16; students & seniors $14; groups of10-20 $12 each; groups of 20-30 $10 each.

7th Annual Academy Awards Party. VIP 4pm, General Admision 5pm. Cinerama, 2100 4th Ave. Join Three Dollar Bill Cinema & Gay City for their 7th Annual Aacademy Awards party. See Hollywood’s biggest stars shine on the biggest screen in town. Enjoy light bites & delicious drinks as you celebrate the Academy Awards while supporting Three Dollar Bill Cinema & Gay City Health Project. 21+, ID required. Tickets start at $30. www.gaycity.org/oscars

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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

American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver. us 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.

(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 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. (The Library is located at Gay City’s offices, on the ground floor behind Kaladi Brothers Coffee - just follow the signs.)

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

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

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

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Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworksseattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/ proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www. seattle-pflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Project at the API Safety Center, April, 4679976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multi-culturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo.com, www.macctsea.org; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 3227061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw. org; TwoSpirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164.

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

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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. 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.pacificnw gra.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.tacomalesbian concern. org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/womenofwestseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http:// lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot.com, twitter.com/ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 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.globe youth.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter. org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, ages 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse. org; www.MatthewsPlace.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/ Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschools coalition.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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