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SGN EXCLUSIVE: Director Gregg Araki’s sexy Kaboom

by Gary M. Kramer SGN Contributing Writer Kaboom Opening February 25 Northwest Film Forum Gregg Araki’s Kaboom is a sexy, sci-fi, romantic mystery about Smith (Thomas Dekker), a Bisexual film student at an unnamed college. Smith lusts after his frequently nude surfer roommate Thor (Chris Zylka), is best friends with the wisecracking Stella (Haley Bennett), and has a series of intense, intimate sexual encounters with London (Juno

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GaGa, Babs, and Cee Lo make 2011 Grammys memorable

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Joan Rivers Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom February 12 The advertisements for Joan Rivers’ appearance at the Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom on February 12 started to air on Seattle television stations in November.

Within weeks, her latest comedy show sold out as over 900 people from all walks of life – Gay, straight, new and old fans alike – came forward to follow the 77-year-old sextuple threat.

As a comedian, host, actress, TV reality star, businesswoman, and jewelry designer, it seems appropriate that the words “sex” and “threat” can be used to describe her as she has built a remarkable career saying what everyone thinks – with

infuse his work with surrealism.

(He even includes a clip of Luis Buñuel’s classic Un Chien Andalou in Kaboom.)

He explains, “I’m not interested in reality when I go to the movies. I don’t want to see a constructed, controlled vision of the world. That’s why my films have the colors and pop aesthetic. I want something more stylized.”

All of Araki’s films – from his breakout 1992 hit The Living End

Chris Zylka in Kaboom file photo

Joan Rivers still a star, captivates

Temple). In addition, Smith thinks animal-masked men are hunting him. In fact, three threaten him one night after he encounters a strange woman from a recurring dream he has.

Araki’s film throbs with both sexual tension between Smith and Thor and dramatic tension as the engaging mystery unfolds. Kaboom is vivid in both its color and style, too. Araki provides viewers with a trippy experience both visually and through the narrative.

On the phone from Los Angeles, the filmmaker claims that he likes to

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26 at R Place Seattle. “ T h i s might make me seem like a geek, but I really want to visit the first S t a r b u c k s ,” Jujubee told Seattle Gay News. “I’ve never been to Seattle, but everyone tells me how beautiful the Emerald City is, so I can’t wait!”

Jujubee rose to drag-stardom as a contestant in season two of RuPaul’s Drag Jujubee Race, where she proved that

by Shaun Knittel winning the top spot isn’t everySGN Associate Editor thing; although Jujubee walked away as the second runner-up, Jujubee she had earned the respect and February 25-26 admiration of viewers, easily R Place joining her BFF, Raven, as the The wait is finally over, Seat- season’s fan favorites. tle. Jujubee is on her way!

“RuPaul jump-started the The drag queen reality tele- character of Jujubee,” she told vision personality of RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag U see jujubee page 32 fame will perform February 25-

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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

Joan Rivers

With only 10 categories presented on the televised ceremony, the Grammys were more of a concert than an awards show.

But I’m not complaining, as I’d rather listen to live music than artists thanking distant relatives and chauffeur drivers. Sunday

night’s broadcast of “music’s biggest night” was a mixed bag of the great (the Eminem and Dr. Dre collaboration) and the faulty (the John Mayer-Norah JonesKeith Urban cover of “Jolene”).

Here are my post-Grammy Awards honorees. see grammys page 33

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SGN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW The SGN sits down with Cedar Rapids director Miguel Arteta

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN Contributing Writer Cedar Rapids Opening February 18

but it’s all pretty honest. Tim [does something illegal] and we don’t punish him for it.

Anne Heche is married and she has kids but she sleeps with somebody every year at this convention, but we don’t hate her for it. John C. Reilly’s language couldn’t be

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Since his 1997 debut Star Maps, director Miguel Arteta has spent the past decade making some of the best, most provocative, and highly original independent comedies that the majority of audiences haven’t taken the time to see. From Chuck and Buck to The Good Girl to Youth in Revolt, he’s fearlessly gone places that are both uncomfortable and hysterical, creating character-driven comedies with intriguing and complicated storylines that tickle the funny bone and excite the mind.

His latest, Cedar Rapids, recently debuting at January’s Sundance Film Festival and opening this week in Seattle, might just be Arteta’s best work yet. The fresh, lively, and extremely funny take on small-town life and what happens when insurance salesmen get together en masse respects its characters, while at the same time has a blast poking some much-needed fun at them.

Anchored by a star-making performance by The Hangover scene-stealer Ed Helms and sporting award-worthy supporting turns by John C. Reilly and Anne Heche, the movie has a great deal going for it. This might be the breakout hit its director has deserved for so long.

“Thank you for saying that,” com mented Director Miguel Arteta on Arteta. “I’m the set of Cedar Rapids quite proud of this film, and audience reactions have been great. While I’m always hopeful that my projects will do well, it’s always nice to hear someone else feels the same.”

Sitting down with him during his recent trip to Seattle, we spoke at length about Cedar Rapids, his luck with working with actors, how he picks his scripts, and in Cedar Rapids what he sees as Jr., and Anne Heche Helms, Isiah Whitlock Ed , illy Re C. hn Jo the state of comleft) (Clockwise from top more fouledy today. In reThe Dorothy mouthed or insensitive, but we don’t hate gards to this film, his excitement when talking about he’s talking about in this case is played by him for it. Ultimately, that’s why I think writer Phil Johnston’s original screenplay Ed Helms and is named Tim Lippe. He’s a people enjoy the movie. It has both a comewas palpable, and it was easy to see why he sheltered Wisconsin insurance salesman dic edge but it’s mixed with a lot of thoughtchose this one as his follow-up to last Janu- who’s never flown on a plane or stayed in a fulness.”

One of the more intriguing things about hotel, and his first and only girlfriend (wonary’s Youth in Revolt.

“The script had a lot of affection for the derfully played by Sigourney Weaver) is his the film is how it takes perceptions about a characters,” stated Arteta. “I really loved former sixth-grade teacher who he’s had a character or a situation and then slowly subthat; it was something about Phil’s writing crush on his entire life. Sent to Cedar Rap- verts them, twisting things in a way that is I was drawn to. I think I’m just getting hap- ids by his boss to save the firm, Tim is bum- unexpected and original. There is a freshpier in my life and I wanted to make a movie rushed by sights and sounds he’s never be- ness to the characters that’s a bit startling. about friendship, a movie that could be a fore experienced, not the least of which is a Arteta and Johnston go out of their way to foul-mouthed fellow salesman (Reilly) who keep things moving in fresh and lively ways love letter, in some ways, to the world.” that continually captivate.

Which is interesting considering just how seems to have no self-control whatsoever.

“Contradictions are what make life work,” “[Ed Helms] has a special talent,” says downright filthy some of what happens in Cedar Rapids can be. The film more than Arteta. “He’s the type of comedian we proclaims the director. “When you’re watchlives up to its R rating. But as the film goes haven’t seen in a while. It can be easy to do ing a movie and you’re seeing a character on, as its main character descends further comedy if all you are is mean or you are sar- do something completely contradictory to and further down into his big-city rabbit castic like so many of the comics – many convention or expectation, that’s when you hole, it never loses its affection for its char- of whom I love – of today are. But to do move to the edge of your seat [because] it’s acters, as all of them are treated with an comedy from a good-natured place is really interesting. I think the worst thing that haphonesty and respect that is rare for comedies difficult. Ed has the ability to do that, and I pens in Hollywood is that people who are haven’t seen that from an actor since Jack not really artists are sitting there and think of this type. they’re doing their job by taking all of the “There’s something really amazing and Lemmon, in my opinion.”

“In some ways, Cedar Rapids might have contradictions out of the script and making beautiful when you go on a trip,” explains the director. “You don’t know when it is go- a lot of filthy language and sexual situations, the writer explain everything. They say, ‘At

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For Sara Michelle Fetters’ review of Cedar Rapids, visit www.sgn.org.

ing to happen, you don’t know how it is going to happen, but the potential is there that you just might make a lifelong friend. When you look back on those [relationships], those first few days with that lifelong friend are hilarious and they’re magical and they’re entirely unexpected.”

“There’s something beautiful about finding those people in your life, and that’s one of the other things that I loved so much about [the script].

Our main character was so sheltered and so naïve and ends up going on an adventure and finding these people that will be in his life forever. It is just this sweet, simple story about friendship, but it is also wild and crazy and so much that is unexpected keeps happening. It’s like the Wizard of Oz of insurance movies: our Dorothy has to go to the Emerald City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and along the way he meets this motley crew of people who need him and he needs them and they all end up helping each other out.”

first she was like this, and now she’s like that, and that doesn’t make sense to us.’”

“But that’s sort of the point. People don’t always make sense, and they don’t always do things that you expect. That’s how life is. Storytelling is flirting with an audience, that’s all it is, and whether you’re talking to somebody, writing a book, or making a movie, that’s what you’re doing. And what’s a better way to flirt than to be completely contradictory and incomprehensible, to do things that keep them on their toes and keep them interested? It’s comforting when you see or read something that doesn’t make complete sense because that’s how life is. It doesn’t always make complete sense.”

Does this mean Arteta has no wish to work for a major studio, doesn’t want to have his opportunity to swill at the big budget trough? Or is he content to keep working for relative peanuts in the world of independent cinema, free of people in suits looking over his shoulder and keeping track of the bottom line?

“I think you are probably right,” says the filmmaker.

“Not consciously, but probably I have avoided working for Hollywood for all those reasons. But I’m dying to sell out. Bring it on. Problem is, every time I read the scripts, I think they’re so uncomplicated and so uninteresting I feel like I could never make them work.

They would just feel bogus if I directed them. I want to make a big studio comedy, but I think I need to find that rare moment where the [script] feels somewhat interesting to me and that the studio will still allow me to make the film the way I feel it needs to be made. It’s hard to find those kinds of projects.”

Thinking more about Hollywood and the state of comedy in general, I can’t help but ask Arteta about the recent Academy Award nominations and the lack of the genre getting any real respect as far as Oscar is concerned. Why doesn’t comedy get the same respect as drama? Why is it so hard for movies like Cyrus or Morning Glory or Greenberg or the director’s own Youth in Revolt to get any award-season love?

“I think people just assume that comedy is easy,” says Arteta mournfully. “The job of someone that is making you laugh is to relax you, and so you end up thinking it’s easy, that it isn’t Oscar-worthy. But the Academy is getting younger – I’m in the Academy, I was brought in as a young filmmaker [after Star Maps] – and you would think we’d be voting more of those types of films, films like Greenberg, for awards.

Maybe we have to wait for the Academy to get even younger.”

As for Cedar Rapids, based on his previous experiences at the box office, the director tries to remain practical in regards to its prospects. At the same time, it’s easy to tell how much making the film has meant to him and how fond of it he truly is.

“I try to be realistic,” begins Arteta, “but to be honest I’m really hoping that it catches on in the middle of the country. We made this as a love letter in many ways to the Midwest, and it’s one of those unusual films that has the potential to not be a big hit film in New York or L.A., but that audiences in the heartland are just like, ‘It’s hilarious and it’s honest and it brought some joy to me.’

If that were to happen, that would make me extremely happy.”

“I’m really proud of it. I know that we made a good movie. I know people will have a good time and that it has a sweetness and an affection that rises above the vulgar stuff. It’s what I want to see in a movie and it’s why I as a director make movies. I hope that the general public catches on. I’m tired of hip, self-referential comedies, and I wanted to make a bit of a more tender comedy that I hope people can appreciate. If they do, that would be wonderful.”

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continued from the cover to his critically acclaimed Mysterious Skin in 2004 – have a dreamy quality, a heightened sensibility that plays with reality. The writer/director recounted that his lead actor Dekker observed that Kaboom is, “Like my greatest hits – the best bits from every film I’ve done.”

Araki admits, “There is a certain truth to that. For me, it was a return to those culty films The Doom Generation and Nowhere.” These last two titles, along with the documentary-styled Totally F***ed Up were part of the director’s “Teen Apocalypse Trilogy.”

Kaboom could be The Doom Generation for a new generation.

While this new film shares a fatalistic quality of Araki’s earlier work, it is a decidedly sunnier project, despite the ominous title.

Araki reflects further on this statement: “It’s a strange movie to me in that it’s dark and apocalyptic, but it’s fun – there is an optimism. I made it in a way to return to a style unbound by genre, expectation, and convention; an experiment in creative freedom. I let story and character do whatever they want. I did not worry about it being too weird or confusing or different.”

Kaboom unfolds in its own crazy logic with characters and plots going off in all kinds of directions. Being along for the ride is part of the fun for viewers.

Araki explains that his inspiration for the film began as “nostalgic recollection.” He cites his college routine of sitting in coffee shops with his best friend and talking about their days as Smith and Stella do. And he still enjoys being transported by music, just as Smith is when he sees his favorite band perform.

“These are pure and real moments,” the filmmaker says about the scenes drawn from his experiences. “All the conspiracy comes in from I don’t know where. I wanted it to be a mystery with an element of intrigue.”

If the characters suffer from an impending sense of doom, it may be because Araki believes teenagers magnify every emotion

new work.”

Keano got his start at the student-run radio station C89.5 in 2006. “I spent at least eight hours a day at the station,” he recalled.

“Each day I was circled by professional DJs and club standard equipment, so every day I practiced DJing both as an on-air personality and on the turntables.”

“C89.5 is the largest dance radio station in the nation, and because of that we have DJs from all over who come in, so whenever I had the chance, I would get tips from them,” he said.

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C89.5 DJ Keano Martinez, is promising Seattle a night of dubstep that’s 100% fun with 100% bass inside Neighbours Nightclub every Tuesday night.

DJ Keano, the host and producer of C89.5’s The Bassment, told Seattle Gay News he is ready to make his mark on the nightlife circuit by making you shake your ass.

“When I spin, you can expect bass-heavy tunes pumping through Neighbours’ incredible sound system,” he said. “Wall to wall bass with an extremely excited C89.5 DJ moving to the beat of the music!”

Keano says his style is a “new and inviting sound.”

“Dubstep is a genre of dance music based out of London primarily derived from U.K. garage, reggae, and drum ‘n’ bass,” he explained. “U.S. dubstep tends to be heavier and hosts a lot of sounds popular in hiphop. Due to the rise in popularity, dubstep has become more mainstream and you can hear aspects of it in many types of music including pop, hip-hop, and house.”

Keano says evidence of dubstep’s influence on popular music can be found with Britney Spears’ newest album. “Dubstep producer Rusko is producing the pop star’s

“I love music, and I love being able to share it with others,” said Keano. “I like dance music in general, but specifically bass-heavy dance music makes me feel carefree and alive … and when the bass drops, I feel vibrations crawl up and down my spine, overwhelming my senses with a legal high!”

“I am also all for the scene,” he added. “I love how when you go to a dance party, everyone is chill.”

There is no cover for Dubstep at Neighbours. Doors open at 9 p.m., and the party is 21+.

“Tune in to my C89.5 show Thursday nights from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.,” said Keano. “And come enjoy some great music Tuesday night at Neighbours!”

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they have. He likes the metaphor of the apocalypse becoming real, which may be why he titled his film Kaboom.

But can this new Queer cinema pioneer still relate to teenagers now that he is – gasp!

– 51?

“I don’t know why I can’t,” he remarks, displaying a sassy attitude. “People talk about me or Larry Clark, or Gus Van Sant [who make films about] adolescents. But are teenagers supposed to make these films?

For me, teenagers are dramatically interesting because they are unformed, and unpredictable. Most middle-aged people have extremely boring lives that would make boring movies.

Teenagers don’t have the ability to make a film about themselves – save Xavier Dolan.”

Araki insists that Kaboom is his most autobiographical film.

He likes portraying that period where who you are, what you will become, and how you identify yourself are all “question marks.” He emphasizes that the Bisexual and sexually ambiguous experiences the film’s characters have are very much geared to that particular time in youth.

While the filmmaker admits that his years as an undergraduate did not include as much sex as Smith has in the film, he has had relationships with both men and women. His romance with actress Kathleen Robertson, who starred in Araki’s 1999 film Splendor, was much-discussed.

When pressed about his sexual identity now, he answers, “I consider myself essentially Gay.” However, he quickly confirms that the current generation “is very much not into categories or into strict definitions of sexuality – what it is, or who they are. It’s individual desire and experience. The general loosening of boundaries is healthy and more natural. For political reasons, though, it’s important to declare yourself.”

The discussion then turns to the casting of the actors in Kaboom, most of whom participate in same-sex sex scenes. Back when Araki made The Living End, it was hard to find actors – Gay or straight – to play Queer roles. But the filmmaker said that nowadays, that’s not the case, “The world is changing, so rapidly. For actors in particular, it’s much easier for them [to play Gay] in the wake of Brokeback Mountain. It’s accepted. There

“It’s a strange movie to me in that it’s dark and apocalyptic, but it’s fun – there is an optimism.”

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are still actors that won’t do it, but it’s easier than it used to be. I don’t try to deliberately cast Queer actors – I don’t care who they sleep with. Obviously, it would be cool to have an openly Gay actor in a film, but it’s not an overriding factor.”

So is Araki, the one-time enfant terrible of the new Queer cinema era mellowing?

Perhaps.

“The weird thing about this movie is that I find it very different from Doom Generation. Although it has immature characters, it has a maturity about it. Doom Generation was something I made when I was young-

er and angrier. Being younger, and of the mindset of the characters, I had a different perspective. There’s a certain level of wisdom here. Looking back on life at middle age, [college] was some of the best years.

Stella says – she’s a mouthpiece for what I think about that period – that those years are about your experiences, not your exams/ classes. What you get out of that period is the people you meet and relationships you have – that is your growth as a person. That was the starting point for Kaboom.”

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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer The Brothers Size Seattle Repertory Theatre Through February 27 Once in a while, you get to enjoy something that is the pure essence of an experience. The production The Brothers Size at Seattle Repertory Theatre is one of those experiences. It’s the essence of what those who love theater think theater should be.

You know it from the moment the lights go down. From the stylized dance steps, beautifully sung á cappella melodies, strong, muscled human bodies, expressive faces, gorgeously minimal staging, warm lights, and mythic, mystical language, accented from the Bayou.

Tarell Alvin McCraney has beautifully crafted a play about brothers and brotherhood. Oshooshi Size (Warner Miller) has come home from prison seemingly just the same as when he went in. He’s a laid-back slacker, unsure of what he should do in life, but desirous of the trappings of the American dream. His hard-working older brother, Ogun Size (Yaegel T. Welch), is tired of his brother’s slacker ways and tries to motivate him through tough love to work hard and regain a solid footing in society’s opinion.

But there is another kind of brother, Elegba (Eddie R. Brown III), who has bonded closely with Oshoosi in prison. His call on Oshoosi is just as strong as Ogun’s. Elegba, though, tugs toward the same kinds of dangers that Ogun is trying to protect Oshoosi from. Which brotherhood will Oshoosi turn to? What is the nature of those relationships?

McCraney digs deeply into the areas of society that are often ignored, as we in the 21st century (with a black president) would like

to feel we have moved beyond. Very current statistics, though, refute that for vast areas of our country, where huge percentages of young black men are imprisoned, or have to deal with the aftermath of imprisonment.

McCraney himself wrote the play partly to dedicate it to his own siblings, one of whom spent a couple of years in prison.

He uses “Yoruban mythology” to anchor what he calls “distant present” (which happens sometime between now and then) to a present past. The Yoruba includes up to 40 million people spread in diaspora from southwestern Nigeria across the globe.

Combining with other faiths, it creates hybrids such as Candomble, Santeria, and Voodoo, which remain prominent in the United States, particularly in the South. In Yoruban myth, Ogun is the god of tools and metal, Oshoosi is the god of the hunt, and Elegba is the god of trickery.

With occasional asides to the audience (“Ogun pulls himself back under the car”), ritual dance, drum beats and poetry, the production draws the audience in. After a few minutes of getting used to the strong Bayou accents, the power of the performance overtakes you. The trio of actors is incredible and absolutely riveting.

Mikiko Suzuki MacAdams’ set design is limited to old tires on a slab of concrete and a sky that slides open and contracts to fit the scene. The space is said to be an abstraction of the Louisiana delta. The changing sky is a dramatic counterpoint to the music and dialogue.

The costumes created for the play are by Constanza Romero, in a modern representation using the myths. The choreography, brilliantly conceived by Sonia Dawkins, is a mix of Afro-Brazilian dance and hip-hop.

Sound designer Matt Starritt created the rhythmic drum/heartbeat, insistently intrud-

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The Brothers Size – the essence of good theatre

Yaegel T. Welch (l) and Warner

ing and occasionally incorporating original musical compositions by Kathryn Bostic.

The music perfectly augments or illustrates moments in the play.

Director Juliette Carrillo uses all the talents of these amazing actors, all of whom move surely and gracefully, sing beautifully, and speak movingly. The totality of

the production will not be soon forgotten.

Only those who would be offended by a lot of swearing should consider not going.

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

mother. Mary is dressing chic and living the eccentric life as owner of an erotic art gallery. Despite all her carefully laid plans, Kathy is emotionally lost, stumbling and tion into sorority women of 1968. As senior trying to find her life’s pathway. As tea gives into champagne, strains and betrayals year comes to a close, surface and all three realize that what they the three face the originally hoped for in life is not necessarily world with difwhat they have ferent aspiat hand. rations.

E a c h Joanne of the c o nt i n three ues to womfocus en is strictly givon her en a upcoming chance wedding. Mary to shine, embraces the and all do sexual revolution excellent jobs. and is anxious to disJennifer Sue cover what life holds Johnson (Joanne) in store. Kathy has diliis adorable as the gently followed her lists, ingénue who avoids organizing the sorority and the world’s truths by getting a degree in P.E., but hiding in the American is starting to notice that life dream. Ms. Johnson’s isn’t happening the way she vocal talents bring out planned it. her comic timing in “The After another visit to their Same Old Music” as her dressing tables, the women take character gets intoxicated us to a New York penthouse at the tea party – she lets her apartment. The summer of 1974 hair down and attempts to finds Kathy hosting a tea party reconnect with her friends, to reconnect with her friends. trying to avoid confrontaJoanne shows up completetions while enjoying ly submerged in her her precious few role as a conservamoments free tive Connecticut of family rehousewi fe sponsibilia n d

ties.

Billie Wildrick (Mary) perfectly embodies her character’s desperation to escape from her small town and experience the world.

With a beautifully powerful talent, Ms. Wildrick erupts through the song “Fly Into the Future,” with all the resentments, longings, and sexual provocation that her character is holding down. She exudes Mary’s toughness without forgetting to reveal the character’s struggle with her own insecurities.

Cayman Ilika (Kathy) shows us her character’s “type A” behavior and determination to get what she wants. Her song “Cute Boys With Short Haircuts” gives us a glimpse into the beginnings of her character’s selfdoubt, with a subtle combination of longing for something when there is little interest returned. It’s a beautiful song and Ms. Ilika’s vocals handle it well, but aside from that she shows us little of the breakdown her character faces, and seems to interchange disillusionment with a certain sense of apathy.

Vanities was originally written by Jack Heifner and first presented off-Broadway from 1976-1980. In 2009, Mr. Heifner successfully converted his script into a musical without losing any of the integrity of the original. While the original ended with the tea party confrontation, Mr. Heifner has added in a final scene for the musical: a reconciliation that isn’t necessarily needed, but works for the new collaboration. David Kirshenbaum (“Summer of ’42”) wrote the music and lyrics that takes the play to a new level. The songs represent the characters’ ambitions and desires while continuing the show’s storyline. The music lends itself to humming the tunes as you walk out and will linger in your mind afterwards. While reenvisioned for the Seattle premiere, 95% of the music remains the same as the original cast album, released through Ghostlight Records.

Showing their Vanities

by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN Contributing Writer

Vanities: A New Musical ACT Theatre Through May 1 Vanity – noun 1: Excessive pride/admiration of one’s own appearance 2: The quality of being worthless or futile 3: A dressing table

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Billie Wildrick as Mary in Vanities: A New Musical

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The definition of “vanity” is expressed in every form with the opening of the new musical Vanities at the ACT Theatre. Based on the play by the same name, the musical tells the story of three best friends who are trying to find their ways in the world amongst the turmoil of the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s.

On a bare stage sit three empty vanity tables. One by one and without any fanfare, the actresses take their seats, oblivious to the audience. They begin to sing about how we look at ourselves and the changes we go through as we grow. As they put on blue and gold cheerleading outfits, the audience is transported to a small Texas high school gymnasium in 1963, where three best friends (Kathy, Joanne, and Mary) are cheerleaders and the school’s most popular girls. Kathy is meticulous, carefully planning each step of her life’s journey. Joanne’s primary goal is to marry her boyfriend and have a family. Mary yearns for something she’s not finding at home with her alcoholic mother. As the girls discuss prom and their boyfriends, an announcement comes over the school’s P.A. system: the president has been shot in Dallas.

Without realizing it, the seeds of change have been planted.

Returning to their vanity sets, the actresses begin their next transforma-

Miller in The Brothers Size

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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer The Radio Dept.

February 12 The Crocodile Much like their 15-year career, The Radio Dept. was both captivating and frustrating on Saturday night at The Crocodile. The Swedish trio, featuring only one member from its original lineup, played barely over an hour. The outpouring was beautiful, dreamy pop – a throwback to ’80s melodic new wave – though they appeared stiff and lifeless throughout the show.

Opening marvelously with the dreary “Freddie and the Trojan Horse,” there was an immediate desire to love everything about this concert. This was reaffirmed a few songs later when the trio performed the snappier number “David” – Johan Duncanson’s vocals floated like marshmallows over

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The Radio Dept. mesmerizing, dreamy ’80s pop a deep, pulsating bass and tinkering keyboards – and it was again bliss when The Radio Dept. got to “The Worst Taste in Music.”

Duncanson acknowleged the band’s previous Seattle stop at Chop Suey, and their enthusiasm to return here. “Good city, good to be back,” he said to the audience – although, like the performance itself, the words slipped out of his mouth with little emotion.

I’m sure he meant it, but you couldn’t shake any excitement from him or the other two, Martin Larsson and Daniel Tjader.

Their appearance was another slight disappointment. The Radio Dept.’s niche is ambient, light pop and yet they looked like they were part of a pitiful grunge act in flannel shirts, un-fitted trousers and disheveled hair – they were boring to the eye, with no sign of effort.

The music spoke for itself, however. “I Just Wanted You to Feel the Same” was

Burlesque to Broadway heads to Seattle burl esqu etob road way. com

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor Burlesque to Broadway Triple Door February 24-25 With one show-stopping number after another, Burlesque to Broadway splashes onto The Triple Door stage for three nights only, starring Quinn Lemley, her backup gals and an intoxicating 10-piece big band.

This team of musicians and performers light up the stage and bring the audience into the worlds of Minsky’s Burlesque Theatre, The Ziegfeld Follies, Broadway and beyond in this fast-paced theatrical concert.

Burlesque to Broadway dazzles audiences with sequined and feathered costumes, music, and jokes that are all about the tease.

This glamorous Vegas-style production – with gorgeous girls who pay homage to the music, vaudeville humor, and the world of burlesque and Broadway – lets the audience leave reality behind.

Hot off a sold-out run in Athens, Greece, Quinn Lemley channels the “queen of comedy” Fanny Brice, the outrageous Bette Midler, Sally Rand and her fan, Seattle’s own Gypsy Rose Lee, and others that defined burlesque and illuminated Broadway.

Star of the critically acclaimed The Heat is On (celebrating the life of Rita Hayworth), Quinn Lemley is an international favorite from New York’s B.B. King Blues Club to The Half Note in Athens, Greece, where she

was celebrated by the media as “The Iconic Face of The Half Note.” Having appeared in many of the top theaters of the world across the U.S., Europe, and China, she has performed Burlesque to Broadway at L.A.’s Haugh Center for the Arts, New York’s Lehman Center, and to sold-out audiences at the Kravis Center and Sunrise Theatre.

Tony Award and Drama Desk Award-winning director Joe Hardy takes you on a ride through the music of burlesque, Broadway, and beyond, with show-stopping numbers from Sweet Charity, Gypsy, Cole Porter’s Leave it to Me, and My Man, to name a few.

Joe Hardy received the Drama Desk Award for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play for Child’s Play.

Come share the fun as vivacious Quinn Lemley, along with her sizzling backup girls and big band, sing and dance up a storm with such unforgettable hits such as “Hey Big Spender,” “Ten Cents a Dance,” “Let Me Entertain You,” “My Heart Belongs to Daddy,” and many other surprises.

Audiences from New York to L.A. have met Burlesque to Broadway with standing ovations, and now it is Seattle’s turn to celebrate the art of the tease!

Burlesque to Broadway plays The Triple Door for six performances only, February 24-25. Tickets are available now for this three-night engagement. Order over the phone by calling 206-838-4333, in person at the box office at 216 Union St., or online at www.thetripledoor.com.

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whispery and shimmery, “Never Follow Suit” had me basking in sunshine with my eyes closed, and “Domestic Scene” was airy and soft. Two splendid tunes worth crossing your fingers for, “Tell” and “Deliverance,” were both left off the set list, which included a one-song encore.

So, is it worth seeing The Radio Dept. in concert? Yes, and expect to be swooned by

that feathery, melancholy sound. But prepare yourself for some restraint; these guys never quite come out of their shell, making you wonder how much better they’d be if they gave it a shot.

The Radio Dept. has been added to the Sasquatch Festival lineup in May, and you can catch them outdoors or wait to see them in a recommended intimate setting.

Rocking out at Lisa Koch’s birthday bash

by Mercy Moosemuzzle SGN Contributing Writer

Brothers song, “Herman and Sallie.”

Roxanna Ward sang her version of the Roberta Flack song, “The First Time Ever I Sat on Your Face.” She introduced a surprise Seattle Women’s Chorus Mercy and Cuteness sneaked into the Se- guest, Cris Williamson. Cris nailed Gershattle Women’s Chorus’ rehearsal for their win’s “Someone to Watch Over Me.” Mercy upcoming concert on February 25 and 26. loves this song because it reminds her of Cuteness said it was fun to watch Dennis Cuteness. Ward came back with a dyslexic Coleman work. Mercy likes seeing his ani- chorus version of the song “Things Few Are mated face rather than his back, as she does of Favorite My These.”

The Barstoh Gay in concerts. They Men’s Chorus could see why came on to sing their friend, cho“We’re Comrus girl Melody, ing Out” and “It’s says he is “amazLovely Weather to ing.”

Go to Gay Pride ToThere was lots gether With You.” of laughter. CuteEveryone laughed ness noticed that at the new song, Dennis doesn’t “Don’t Let Your Son complain about Go Down on Me.” chorus members Jen Todd and Mel chatting. Mercy Watson provided said, “Yes, but nice guitar, clarinet, he gets a lot and voices on “Don’t of work done, Hold On.” Their too.”

“This Is What Life C ut eness’ Is Made Of” was also favorite songs Lisa Koch well-performed. were “Ain’t No Cuteness’ favorite Mountain High Enough,” “Bittersweet Tango,” and “I’ve jokes were Vickie Shaw’s about her grandGot the Sun in the Morning” with a sweet children. She said that when the 2-year-old solo by Sarah McGrath. Mercy also liked was having a tantrum Vickie told her, “Your “Mary Beth and Sue,” and “These Boots father drinks because you cry.” Also, when the baby wouldn’t stop weeping, she said, “If Were Made for Walking.”

Cuteness questioned the casting of Lisa you don’t shut up, I’m going to put you in the Brown and Betsy Bruce as soloists for “Oh, trunk and let you use the tire as a pacifier.”

Everyone came out to jam to Koch’s own Happy Day.” She felt the gospel song should lyrics to “White Rabbit.” “Big Yellow Taxi” have had a more energetic interpretation. and “Chain of Fools” were also strong closers.

Lisa Koch birthday bash Mercy and Cuteness loved Lisa Koch’s Just Kids birthday bash at the Triple Door on FebruMercy has been happily wrapped up in ary 9. Lisa opened with the hilarious “Just Patti Smith’s Just Kids this week. It is the Don’t Look Good Naked Any More.”

Comic Georgia Ragsdale weighed in with story of her relationship with Robert Mapa joke about Koch’s age: “Lisa is so old, she plethorpe. The two were lovers in their has friends who watch the weather channel youth, before he came out. Prior to their success, they were very poor. Her language is for the music.”

Lisa’s favorite singing companion, her poetic and story involving. The book evokes brother David, joined her for the funny New York City in the late ’60s and early Mason Williams song, “There Once Was a ’70s with telling details. The artist’s death is Prince.” Also hysterical was the Smothers heartbreakingly described.

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w e e k o f F e b r ua r y 18 - F e b r ua r y 2 4

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Enjoy the company of good friends; talk about where you all expect to be in about 10 or 20 years. That can trigger inspired hunches about the future. As wild as they seem, talk about them for a clearer vision of what will be.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): The future is necessarily uncertain. Don’t let that worry you, even the best astrologers can only hint vaguely at what will be. Focus on what you really want and expect of life – that will alleviate concerns about your career.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20): When you’re not sure what else to believe in, believe in yourself. Even that may be difficult while you are in the midst of redirection, but look into your own heart, your own guiding light, to see what you know to be true.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22): Discuss your deepest, darkest sexual fantasies with your partner – or someone you can trust.

Something new is likely to come up. You may not be ready to act on it, but at least consider the notion and what’s behind it.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): The bedroom can be a great place to clear up misunderstandings with your partner. Be willing to let your lover lead you to places and positions you’d never considered. Also be open to returning the favor. It’s all about trust and empathy.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Your ideas at work are brilliant enough, but winning support can be a problem. The art of persuasion is more seduction than argument. Let others think they had a part in your ideas if you don’t mind giving up some of the credit.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): The phrase “being a team player” does include some actual play – even at work. Moralebuilding fun and games will help you get into better sync with your colleagues. Even solo, new techniques will improve your game.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Family secrets or community scandals, some innocent, and even playful explorations could open quite a can of worms. In the end it could prove very healing, although the catharsis could put some big bumps on the path to resolution.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Confusion is the first step to enlightenment. Remember that when things get a little crazy with neighbors or siblings. Their “deception” is probably not deliberate. Be patient, forgiving and alert!

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): A necessary choice between diplomacy and honesty could test your values. “Being kind” is a mistake if it means hiding the truth, which will be discovered in any event. Gentleness and finesse will be appreciated; pussyfooting and sugarcoated lies will not.

no one or nothing off limits.

From topics including relationships, men, celebrities, Hollywood, fashion, plastic surgery, current events, politics, sex, pop culture, and religion, Ms. Rivers finds a way with charm and honesty to deliver memorable stories and one-liners that you will never forget.

After starting last week with a surprise Super Bowl commercial announcing her as the Go Daddy Girl promoting the godaddy. com domain, press interviews in New York including The Wendy Williams Show, and filming the weekly show Fashion Police on the E! Channel (on which she is the lead hostess), Rivers made it to Seattle for her Saturday-night date and left on an 8 a.m. flight back to Los Angeles Sunday morning to prepare for the Fashion Police: 2011 Grammy Awards that aired on Monday night.

Taking advantage of setting the tone for her show during the customary “Please turn off your cell phones” disclaimer speech, the crowd erupted as they heard Rivers’ voice offstage, towards the end of the disclaimer: “Where am I? It’s come to that!”

Dressed in a black turtleneck, black pants, and a bedazzled blue panne velvet duster, the petite Rivers came out to a scattered standing ovation. Quickly commanding the room, she started her dialogue by announcing that at her age, she would only work with people she wanted to. She proceeded to ask where her Gay men were at, affectionately saying, “They can stay; they laugh at anything!” Everyone that fit into other groups were instructed playfully to “Go to the back of the room” or to “Get out!”

For the duration of her act, Rivers spoke about her role as the national spokesperson for osteoporosis and how, after she won Celebrity Apprentice, she donated her $500,000 prize to that charity – she explained that when celebrities do charity work, it really means photo opportunities.

She discussed her trip to The Great Wall of China with Olivia Newton John, the aging process for women (including what a dropped vagina resembles), how the loneliest time of the year for her was the Christmas holidays, and of course her daughter, Melissa Rivers, and their new show on Wetv: Joan and Melissa, Joan Knows Best.

Other celebrities who were lucky enough (or unlucky enough, depending on how you look at it) to be featured in her act included Chastity Bono, Kate Gosslin, Sally Field, Angelina Jolie, the Kardashians, Nicole Kidman, Gayle King, Bristol and Sarah Palin, Charlie Sheen, Betty White, and, naturally, Oprah Winfrey.

The audience had no problem keeping up, showing their approval with endless laughter, applause, and hoots and hollers. From watching her facial expressions on one of the two large screens anchored at each side of the stage, Rivers seemed to feed off the energy and used it as encouragement to go on during her set, outdoing each joke as she went.

As equally impressive as her material and quick wit is how Rivers commits to physical comedy. Rivers used endless hand gestures with her microphone tucked under her left arm. She raced back and forth on the stage – especially when she talked about using the handicap ramp with her deceased husband Edgar – and she simulated how she used a bathroom in China. Finally, she lay on the stage to demonstrate how to have to sex and watch television at the same – and Rivers even made getting up off the ground after that bit an opportunity to get a laugh. She asked members of the 13-piece band to help her get up, and with perfect comedic timing they looked away or at her with disdain, forcing her to use a stool to help herself get up. She endeared herself to the audience every time she screamed, and of course she didn’t disappoint when she delivered her trademark, “Can we talk?”

At the closing of her act, during a standing ovation, she went on each side of the stage and started to toss off the potted flowers and plants to the front row, and then went offstage to change into a black duster complete with hot pink lining and a mink collar. During her curtain call, the last dig she shared with the audience was an earlier phone conversation with Cher that included Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, and their daughter, Suri. When Rivers asked the iconic legend when she was going to retire, Cher replied “We’re performers! We don’t retire! We perform!”

After her show, she met a group of fans and took the time to pose for pictures, sign autographs, and even come face to face with a woman named Joy who claimed to be her Seattle lookalike. During the meet and greet, Joan was gracious and happy to meet her fans, and one can tell that after a 40-year career she values each and every one of them. If her successful show last Saturday night is any indication, we are lucky that Joan takes a cue from Cher and is a performer who has no intention of retiring anytime soon.

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continued from the cover SGN. “Drag Race gave me a door to walk through and changed my life forever. The exposure from being on that show has allowed me to travel and perform for all my fans. I’ve gotten everything I wanted and more.”

Jujubee says that the on-air friendship between her and Raven was real. “I love Raven,” she said. “We are best friends. All of the season-two alumni still talk almost every day. We connect and tell each other about the good clubs to perform in, check up on one another, and gossip. It’s a unique group of entertainers to be a part of.”

But enough about the other queens. Next Friday and Saturday, it’s all about the queen bee – Jujubee, that is.

“I absolutely love performing in the clubs,” she said. “My whole theory of drag is to tell a story and evoke emotion. When I am up there lip-syncing a song, I am telling a different story with my outfit and attitude.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Birthday splurges can carry hidden costs. Enjoy, but think ahead and consider the consequences. Take time out to consider where you’re going in life.

Maturing is a process of adaptation. Aging offers opportunities for insight and liberation.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Take as much time out as you need from worldly demands. You need to be able to charge your batteries to intuit the big changes coming up both globally and personally. Trust your instincts and act on them.

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I’m not going to be doing cartwheels and dancing all crazy; that is not what Jujubee is about. I’m all about giving face and having fun.”

In the whirlwind year following her Drag Race debut, Jujubee has been from one end of the country to the other and back. “I’ve just been having a really good time,” she said. “I love playing Vegas and I am looking forward to performing in Miami soon. But Seattle has been on my list for awhile and I am excited for my debut next week!”

For Jujubee, drag is a way of life. “I’ve always felt like drag allows me to show a side of me that doesn’t exist when I’m out of drag,” she said. “Jujubee is a great character.

Maybe I’m crazy – and honey, I believe we are all a little crazy – but drag is my way of showing off my craziness.”

“At the end of the day,” she continued, “Jujubee is a nice person just trying to make another dollar!”

Any good drag queen will tell you that in today’s market it is important to keep up with current trends in music. Jujubee is no exception. “I love the way that Rhianna is transforming,” she said. “I just love her style. And I live for Niki Minaj – she is just life!”

Seattle fans will get to see the Jujubee they know and love with a few new surprises sprinkled in here and there. “I’ve been changing things up a little bit,” she said.

“I’m leaning more towards glamour these days and I want to try out being a blonde.

If RuPaul can do it, then I can do it, too! Ru actually told me that.”

Jujubee has a message for all her Seattle fans waiting to see her R Place performance: “We are going to have a lot of fun. I want you to dance around with me, lip-sync back at me, and be fierce. It is all about having a good time. Let’s share an Absolut cocktail together.”

For more information about Jujubee, visit her official website www.jujubeeonline. com. To purchase tickets to see Jujubee, go to brownpapertickets.com, search venue R Place.

Best Reason to Look Below the Belt: Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum No, that wasn’t one of the country trio’s five Grammys stuffed into Kelley’s jeans during their performance of “Need You Now.” Worst Performance of the Night: Christina Aguilera I would’ve preferred Aguilera’s botched version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to her microphone-murdering performance during an Aretha Franklin tribute, featuring a handful of female vocalists not coming to an afternoon tea party together any time soon. X-tina, in another of her over-the-top vocal displays, took the opportunity to celebrate herself, and I’m sure the real queen was harrumphing in Detroit.

Best Use of Feathers, Puppets, Shiny Hairnets and an Oscar Winner: Cee Lo Green God bless Cee Lo Green for putting the fun and intended kitsch into his Grammy presentation of “F*** You.” His peacock/ turkey/parrot piñata get-up complete with a glittery hairnet (that Stevie Wonder wants back) – plus Gwyneth Paltrow dancing on a piano with pink feather earrings – was a riot.

Best Use of Saran Wrap for the Worst-Looking Pair of Pants: Ricky Martin Ricky Martin shook his bon-bon at the Grammys, his first appearance since coming out, in a painful-looking pair of trousers that screamed “South Beach afterhours.” The man is gorgeous, but the father of two didn’t quite rock the glam image he was going for.

Sexiest Dudes in a Suit: Multiple winners Forget the women, it was the boys who made mouths water on the red carpet – although, kudos to Rhianna for that daring continued from the cover Jean Paul Gaulthier number. Suit-wearing guys who stood out included Dan Auerbach Most Egg-stravagant of The Black Keys in classic black (also Entrance and Shout-Out shaving his beard for the occasion), John to Whitney Houston: Legend in blue, Raphael Saadiq in green, Lady GaGa Glee’s Darren Criss in gray, and my personal Did she really arrive in an egg-shaped favorite, Chris Tomson of Vampire Weekend incubator? Yes. Did she actually say that in charcoal.

Whitney Houston penetrated her thoughts during the writing process of “Born This Best Reason to Invest Way”? Yes. Besides this, the pop superstar in Antioxidants and a Comb: wore a Thunderdome-armadillo costume Pat Monahan of Train when she won Best Pop Vocal Album. I’m The double Train-wreck of the evening not sure if GaGa is raising the bar in fash- was this band winning Pop Performance by ion, but she sure is twisting it. a Duo or Group with Vocals for a live version of “Hey, Soul Sister” (which sounded a Best Performance lot better in the studio) only to be followed of the Night: by 40-something lead singer Monahan (Tie) Barbra Streisand / sporting bed hair that rightfully belongs on Bruno Mars with a 20-year-old. This guy needs a facial or a B.o.B and Janelle Monae green tea smoothie, because he’s not aging First of all, I was delighted to see Babs in gracefully at all. a dress color other than black – she looked amazing. Second, the woman’s still got it, Best Looooong and her performance of the classic “EverAcceptance Speech: green (Love Theme from A Star is Born)” Mavis Staples ended with a jazzy flair and proved that a Arcade Fire may have scored the biggest diva doesn’t have to overshoot the runway upset of the telecast, but in the pre-telecast (listening, Aguilera?) to sound amazing – it it was Mavis Staples who triumphed over was vintage Streisand. The other highlight expected winners Rosanne Cash and Robert was a triple scoop of R&B’s young, fresh- Plant for Best Americana Album. The legfaced talent represented by Bruno Mars, endary soul-gospel artist gave an emotional who won his first Grammy for Male Pop acceptance speech that stretched beyond the Vocal Performance, B.o.B., and the always allowed time, but her sheer joy on the podiadrenaline-filled Janelle Monae. I’m not a um easily overshadowed the minutes ticking big fan of either, but I must admit they added away. a strong dose of energy and class to a show that at times lacked it.

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Most Deserved Award of the Telecast: Esperanza Spalding The Portland, Oregon native shocked everyone by winning the coveted Best New Artist gramophone, bettering fellow nominees from England and Canada. This, of course, opened the door to hate mail from Justin Bieber fans around the world who threatened to never listen to jazz music – if they even knew what it was.

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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.

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.

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.

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.po-

cowineroom.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.

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.

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

Seattle Eagle - Beer Bust $1 Drafts from 2-10pm Dj UP-ABOVE from 10-2 Twisted - 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.

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The Cuff Complex - “Free Games” ALL DAY! Tabletop games, pool, darts, pinball. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm

half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com.

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

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

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

Twisted - 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.

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.

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

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

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

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Wednesday. Dress Code Leather Social 4th Wednesday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff . $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts.WET show.All male wet underwear contest 3 rd floor. Hosted by Chablis $100.00 1st place $50.00 2nd place 3 rd place Porn. DJ E Rocks the 3rd floor top 40, R&B. Rosebud - Hump Day Singles Mixer, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Single? Come in and meet others. Not single? Join us anyway and meet some new friends.

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

Seattle Eagle - on the DOWNLOW $2 Dos Equis Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Karaoke - drink specials.

Twisted - 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.

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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ANIMALS ESPRESSO - 550 12th Ave. - 329-3914 BALTIC ROOM - 1207 Pine St. - 625-4444 BAR MYX - 2810 Western Ave. - 588-1834 BEACON PUB - 3057 Beacon Ave. S. - 726-0238 THE BOTTLENECK LOUNGE - 2328 E. Madison St. - 323-1098 THE BROADWAY GRILL - 314 Broadway E. - 328-7000 THE CANTERBURY - 534 15th Ave. E. - 322-3130 CHANGES IN WALLINGFORD - 2103 N. 45th - 545-8363 THE CRESCENT - 1413 E. Olive Way - 720-8188 THE CUFF COMPLEX - 1533 13th Ave. - 323-1525 DOUBLE HEADER - 407 2nd Ave. S. - 464-9918 ELITE - 1520 E. Olive Way - 860-0999 GALERIAS - 611 Broadway E. - 322-5757 GLO’S - 1621 E. Olive Way - 324-2577 INSOMNIAX - 102 15th Ave. E. - 3230CAFE JAZZ ALLEY - 2033 6th Ave. E. - 441-9729 JULIA’S - 300 Broadway Ave. E. - 860-1818 KURRENT - 600 E. Pine St. - 323-1923 THE LOBBY - 916 E. Pike St. - 328-6703 MAE’S CAFE - 6412 Phinney Ave. N. - 782-1222 MADISON PUB - 1315 E. Madison - 325-6537 NEIGHBOURS - 1509 Broadway - 324-5358 POCO WINE ROOM - 1408 E. Pine St. - 322-9463 PURR - 1518 11th Ave. - 325-3112 R PLACE - 619 E. Pine - 322-8828 RE-BAR - 1114 Howell at Boren - 233-9873 ROSEBUD RESTAURANT & BAR - 719 E. Pike - 323-6636 SEATTLE EAGLE - 314 E. Pike - 621-7591 TIDBIT - 1401 Broadway Ave. - 323-0840 WILDROSE - 1021 E. Pike - 324-9210

CASTLE SUPERSTORE #17 - 206 Broadway Ave. E. - 204-0126 EMERSON SALON - 909 E. Pike St. - 323-7437 MAIL BOXES ETC. - Above QFC at Broadway & Pike - 324-5600 THE CRYPT - 1516 11th Ave. 325-3882 ONYX LEATHER - 1605 12th Ave. #8 - 328-1965 SALONDEWI/RED DRAWERS - 1525 14th. - 381-DIVA(3482) STAN’S ADULT SUPERSTORE - 9630 16th Ave. SW - 762-3299 UNDER U 4 MEN - 709 Broadway Ave. E. - 324-6446 TABOO VIDEO - 1012 1st Ave. - 622-SEXY TOYS IN BABELAND - 707 E. Pike St. - 328-2914

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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 19

Ethyl Forever Car Club Swap Meet in Puyallup.

Breakfast 6am, Swap Meet 8am. Cattins Restaurant, 9th Ave SW & S Meridian St, Puyallup. Park in the Blue Lot (FREE).

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.

Seattle Gay Flag Football League. 12noon-2pm.

Sandel Park, 1st Ave NW & NW 90th St. Come out and play; have some fun. We will practice some flag football essentials, run some drills and then do a fun scrimmage. Every skill level is welcome and everyone plays. Dress in layers and bring some water and a snack. Bring a friend, too!

Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday each month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lamberthouse.org PNW G/B/Q Longhaired Men. 2pm. Locations vary.

Check the website or call for details. An informal social group for longhairs, growers, longhair admirers & their friends. We gather for brunch on the 3rd Saturday each month to socialize, chat & often go out afterwards for coffee or some activity.For information & to RSVP, 309-0510 or www.longhair.shorturl.com 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.

Sponsored by BiNet Seattle, a multi-gender, multicultural, pro-feminist group dedicated to providing information about Bisexuality, promoting Bisexual visibility & developing community. www.binetseattle.org.

Coronation 2011: The President’s Ball. 5pm-door, 6pm-gala. Seattle Renaissance Hotel, 515 Madison St. Special 40th Anniversary ticket price: $40. www. imperialcourtof seattle.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 Together We Can Make Al-Anon Family Group.

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

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

FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strength overspeed.org OUTDancing Gay Night. 7:30pm - West Coast swing lesson; 8-11pm - Dance. Century Ballroom, East Hall, 915 E Pine St, 2nd Fl. Meets 3rd Saturday most months. Featuring salsa, swing and dance favorites with DJ Robb. Before 8:30pm-$5, after 8:30pm-$7.

21+. 206-324-7263; www.centuryballroom.com Mitzy’s Ditzy Glitzy Variety Show. 10pm. Open Circle Theatre, 2222 2nd Ave.

SUNDAY - February 20

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 worldwide 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

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February 19 thru February 27 PFLAG/Everett Monthly Meeting. 7pm. First Congregational Church of Everett, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Meets 3rd Monday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses & families of GLBT persons, as well as those minorities. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

Gay Men’s Support Ministry. 7:30-9pm. St Joseph’s Catholic Parish, 732 18th Ave E. Meets every Monday.

Men over 40 share stories of journey, seek & lend emotional support about life issues & have open discussions in a safe, comfortable place of community.

Please call facilitator for more info before attending.

Bruce Hall, 818-9415 (corrected phone #).

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

(253) 474-8897.

TUESDAY - February 22

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.

Coronation Victory Brunch. 10:30am. Seattle Renaissance Hotel, 515 Madison St, www.imperialcourtofseattle.com.

Ethyl Forever Car Club Monthly Meeting. Board 10:30am, Membership 11:30am. Mark Restaurant, 914 SW 152nd St, Burien. Meets the 3rd Sunday each month. ethylforever@hotmail.com Seattle Men in Leather Monthly Brunch. 11am.

Rosebud Restaurant & Bar, 714 E Pke St. Meets 3rd Sunday most months. All members of the leather community are invited to attend. www.seattlemenin leather.org Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 12noon1:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000.

Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. Perfect for guys looking for more relaxed play, who are just getting back into soccer, just learning the game and/or want to supplement their competitive play with a recreational team. To sign up visit www.raincitysoccer.org 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. SPT is a social club for Gay men & their friends. 329-0793.

Daring Divorced Divas. 3-5pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. A support group for Lesbian women dealing with divorce, separation & transformation. To attend this group please contact the facilitator at daringdivorceddivas@yahoo.com 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

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Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Simply Sundays. 5:30-7pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Peer support for recovery from substance abuse. www.dunsheehouse.org Uncle Samantha’s Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ veterans group, for vets who served during peace time or conflict. All are welcome, uniforms optional.

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

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

In The Life: “You Are Not Alone.” 12midnight. KCTS TV, Seattle, Channel 9. www.inthelifetv.org.

MONDAY - February 21

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 day, time & place.)

Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County.

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

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. The invitation is also extended to educAtors & counselors who may encounter homosexual issues in their student/parent populations.

(425) 462-9411, 542-2549.

PFLAG/Bremerton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 700 Callahan Dr, Bremerton. Meets 3rd Monday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses & families of GLBT persons, as well as those minorities. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

Lesbian & Gay Child Care Task Force Monthly Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Meets 4th Tuesday each month. The Task Force, in conjunction with Child Care Resources of King County, offers referrals to GLBT-welcoming child care centers & provides training, support & curriculum materials to child care providers. (To access this, call 329-1011 & ask for the “Gay-welcoming” child care programs in your zip code area.) The task force meets monthly to assess their progress in achieving their goals.

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

Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 322-2437. www.dunsheehouse.org An Epidemic of Police Brutality & Murder: Why Is It Happening? How Can We Stop It? 6pm. SCCC Room BE 1110, 1701 Broadway. Panel discussion sponsored by Revolution Books & the Revolutionary Student Club. FREE. Suggested donation $5-$10.

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

FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender, who is living with Hepatitis C. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth.

For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets every Tuesday.

Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverse harmony.org LGBT MS Connection. 6:30-8pm. Swedish Education & Conference Center, Room E, James Tower, 550 17th Ave. Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. MS Connection is a support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Contact Shelly Henry at 250-5002 or lgbtmsconnection@ comcast.net. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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

Different Drummers. Intermediate 7-8:15pm, Beginners 8:20-9:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. It’s easy, it’s fun & anyone can do it! Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Experience a real sense of connection & spirituality. Drums are provided. For information & location call Dennis, 363-4500 or differentdrummers@mac.com Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older.

7-8:30pm. Seattle Mental Health Institute, 1600 E Olive St (in Conference Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. 722-0729..

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

Ageless. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. Ongoing drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunshee house.org.

Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma.

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

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

Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. GLBTQ supported. Meets every Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction. Seattle SAA Hotline 781-4490. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

Celebrating 38 Years!

Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who want to play. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 217-9271, ext 3. www.otterpolo.com.

Independent Lens: “William S Burroughs, the Man Within.” 10pm. KCTS TV, Seattle, Channel 9.

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WEDNESDAY - February 23

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. Meets 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 Speed, Sex & Sanity. 5-7pm. Gay City Health Project, 511 E Pike St. Meets every Wednesday. A drop-in informational & educational night for Gay & Bi men, friends & family. Activities include social events, lecture series & brainstorming sessions. A program of Project NEON & Gay City. For more information, 323-1768, www.crystalneon.org, www.gaycity.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter.

(425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Grief & Loss. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. LGBTQ peer support group for issues surrounding grief & loss. 322-2437. www.dunsheehouse.org Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Come & discuss the best Gay novels with us. Join other booklovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come only once or come to every meeting. For info, call 322-2437; nickdimartin@earthlink.net Thrivor Trees. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Peer support for survivors of childhood sexual assault. thrivortrees@gmail.com Center for Spiritual Living. Meditation 6:30pm, Services 7pm. 5801 Sand Point Way NE. Blessings & we hope to see you soon! Info 527-8801 ext 203, www.cslseattle.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.)

Dharma Buddies Book Club. 7pm. Call for location.

You do not have to be a member of the group to join us. For location call 300-3321 or 920-6117 or email onlyonesf@yahoo.com 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 Lambert House Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Wednesday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22.

322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org 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 by collecting oral histories, preserving historical materials, & presenting public programs such as exhibits, walking tours, & slide shows. gayhistnw@aol.com; 903-9517.

Rain City Jacks. Lower Queen Anne. 1st Sunday each month, 3pm; 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm. Locations & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & non-profit private club. Membership required. Enrollment available at the door. Email info@raincityjacks.org for detailed info, or call 1-888-809-5033. Adult men only. www. raincityjacks.org Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemovie bears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com HIV-Negative Gay & Bi Men. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. This emotional support group provides a forum for HIV- Gay & Bi men to share strategies for staying negative; to explore issues

Visit us online www.sgn.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 1422. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Support/discussion group meets every Thursday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22.

322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org An Evening with Tavis Smiley: Changing the World One Conversation at a Time. Doors 6:15pm, Event 7-8:30pm. On this tour, Tavis becomes the interviewee as he answers your questions. Tickets $9 in advance, $10 at the door. www.brownpapertickets.com PFLAG/Tacoma Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S 12th (at Jackson), Tacoma.

Meets 4th Thursday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses & families of GLBT persons, as well as those sexual minorities. 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.)

Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group. www.dunsheehouse.org Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm.

Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower Atrium. Meets 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 Shifting Gears. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org That’s F*cked Up! 2! (2/24 & 2/25). Door 7pm, Show 7:30pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. A redux of performance depravity featuring a rich smattering of the nation’s most deliciously insolent burlesque, cirque, drag & performance artists. 21+. $15 pre-sale, $20 at the door.

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

FRIDAY - February 25

related to being HIV-; & to look at how to find meaning, purpose & lives worth living in the midst of HIV/AIDS. Please speak with the facilitator before attending. Call Scott at 725-2488. www.dunsheehouse.org HIV/AIDS Support Group. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 7:30pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome.

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

Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 7:30-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Wednesday. QYF is a confidential group for Queer & questioning women ages 22 & under to talk about dating, relationships, coming out - you name it - in a fun, laid back environment. Join your co-facilitators weekly & start making connections. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. First Congregational Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Confidential, informal group for people of all gender identities & expressions including butch dykes, cross dressers, TV, TS & feminine men. (360) 671-3358; www.washingtongenderalliance.com.

Crystal Meth Anonymous. 8-9:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Wednesday. A 12-step group for quitting & staying off crystal meth.

THURSDAY - February 24

Senior Lobby Day in Olympia. A fun, informative day & an opportunity to make a difference & make new friends along the way. Be sure to make an appointment with your legislators between 1-3pm. $10 includes coffee, rolls, box lunch & info packet. To REGISTER visit www.seniorlobby.org Lifelong AIDS Alliance “Making a Difference” Breakfast with Greg Louganis. 7:30-9am. Red Lion Hotel, 1415 5th Ave. Join MC Jean Enerson, guest speaker Greg Louganis & Lifelong board & staff for a funddraising breakfast to benefit Lifelong AIDS Alliance. Suggested donation $150. 957-1742, www. lifelongbreakfast.org

Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.”

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

BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting.

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

Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Harborview’s Madison Clinic, Ground Floor, West Wing, 325 9th Ave. (If people are uncertain which room, the folks up in Madison Clinic, 2 West Clinic, can give directions.) FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www. strengthover speed.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 GSBA Business & Humanitarian Awards Dinner.

5:30-9pm. The Westin Hotel, 1900 5th Ave. Features keynote speaker Sen Patty Murray & special guest Col Margarethe Cammermeyer. Maj Margaret Witt will be honored for her work against DADT. Tickets: GSBA members $130, non-members $145, students $75.

363-9188, www.thegsba.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. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Thursday. Peer support for people dealing with issues of sexual orientation. www.dunsheehouse.org

February 18, 2011

Film Showing: “Gen Silent” in Bothell. 1-3pm.

Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Dr, Bothell. Documentary film reveals how LGBT elders who fought the first battles for equality now face so much fear of discrimination they are afraid to ask for help. FREE. 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 La Movida. 6-7pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Todos los Viernes. Una junta bilingue para la comunidad GLBTQ en recuperacion de adicciones.

Para mas informacion visita entrehermanos.org o llame 322-7700.

Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strengthoverspeed.org 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 Al-anon Meeting. 7-9pm. CHAC, 1900 E Madison St. LGBTQ-supported. 625-0000, ais@seattle-alanon.org Gamblers Anonymous: Coming Out Winners!

7-8:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Friday. A 12-step meeting of Gamblers Anonymous. This is an open meeting, Gay & Lesbian preferred. All persons welcome. 1-888-GA HELPS. 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. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Peer support group for Gay & Bi men over 40: honoring the past, accepting the present & embracing the future. Group attendance requires facilitator approval. Please contact Joel Davis at 2616616. www.dunsheehouse.org That’s F*cked Up! 2! (2/24 & 2/25). Door 7pm, Show 7:30pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. A redux of performance depravity featuring a rich smattering of the nation’s most deliciously insolent burlesque, cirque, drag & performance artists. 21+. $15 pre-sale, $20 at the door.

GaYme Night 4 Gay & Bi Men. 8pm-1am. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun for Gay & Bi men. www.dunsheehouse.org Seattle Women’s Chorus “Swing Into Laughter” (2/25 & 2/26). Fri 2/25 - 8pm; Sat 2/26 - 2pm. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. Features special guest Kathy Najimy. For tickets call 388-1400 or visit www. flying house.org

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SATURDAY - February 26

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Seattle Women’s Chorus “Swing Into Laughter” (2/25 & 2/26). Fri 2/25 - 8pm; Sat 2/26 - 2pm. Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. Features special guest Kathy Najimy. For tickets call 388-1400 or visit www. flying house.org Black History Month Forum. 7:30pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. A community discussion featuring Black Panther Party leaders & fighters for African American rights speaking on the FBI’s crusade against them & how the fight continues today. Door donation $3. Smoked Turkey dinner at 6pm for a $10 donation. Sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party.

722-2453, fspseattle@mindspring.com.

Night FantAsia. 9pm-1am. Nijo Sushi Bar & Grill, 83 Spring St. Annual event celebrating the LGBT Asian community. Hosted by Aleksa Manila. Live DJ, food & drink, raffle. Fund-raising for LGBT Youth Suicide Prevention. 21+ with ID.

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SUNDAY - February 27

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

HRC Seattle Bowling for Equality. 3-5pm. The Garage, 1134 Broadway. Light appetizers, great entertainment & 2 hours of bowling (shoes included). Tickets: $40 before 2/19; $45 after 2/19. Tickets include annual membership to HRC. www.hrcseattle.org/bowling 6th Annual Academy Awards Party. VIP 3:30pm, General Admission 4:30pm. Cinerama, 2100 4th Ave. Seattle’s most fabulous Academy Awards party hosted

by Three Dollar Bill Cinema & Gay City Health Project.

Tickets $25 general admission, $50 VIP. www.three dollarbillcinema.org, www.gaycity.org

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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 Arts is the nation’s only non-profit Queer writing institute. Bent promotes written & spoken word among LGBTIQ people & in our communities. 860-3035, info@bentwriting.com, info@benditbandits.org, www. bentwriting.com, www.myspace.com/bend-it.

BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - www.sbwn.net.

Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St, offers an extensive schedule of LGBTQ-supported recovery meetings. For current schedule visit www.chacseattle. org, 860-9560 or call 587-2838 - 24/7.

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

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

Report domestic violence and sexual assault.

Dunshee House (Home of SASG) offers free, facilitated & confidential support, discussion & skills groups & coordinates retreats, 1 to 1 peer mentoring & special events for those affected by HIV/AIDS & the greater LGBT communities. 322-2437; www.dunshee house.org Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equalrightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 511 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country.

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

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

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on the ground floor behind Kaladi Brothers Coffee - just follow the signs.)

LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; lgbtms connection@comcast.net. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers.

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.

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

Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies. 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

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Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www. seattle-pflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Project at the API Safety Center, April, 4679976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multi-culturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo.com, www.macctsea.org; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 3227061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw. org; TwoSpirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164.

Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ personal/glbt.aspx Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 6826711; www.q-law.org 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.

Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschools coalition.org SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. www.seamec.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503.

Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families. 323-1768.

Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle. gov

Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) E-zine is an electronic resource distributed to people affected

by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. Now a part of Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979, www.thebody.com/step/ steppage.html Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org Shanti - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org/shanti/ 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; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball.org, www. eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/EthylForever CarClub/; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthe babes. com; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops (Basketball): www.jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www. pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www.iagsdc. org/puddletown; Rain Country: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www. teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934.

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

Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 741 St Helens Ave, a resource center for the LGBTIQA community of Pierce County, (253) 383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org TRANSGENDER: Emerald City Social Club: (425) 827-9494; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey. com; 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; www.LesBeHealthy. org; Lesbians Over 40: 722-0729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc.org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc. org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www. pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com, http://rainshadow women. tripod.com/; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www. tacomalesbianconcern.org; WOWS: a fun, memberdriven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo. com/group/womenofwestseattle Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.MatthewsPlace.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 6712838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 632-0662 ext 49 (non-emergency), 1-888-99-VOICE (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www.thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; YouthCare/ Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org

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10 housemates

10 housemates

_______________________________ WEST SEATTLE CLASSIC Quiet GM, 61, retired professional (and cat) seek GM to share large 3 BR/2 BA Tudor style 1929 brick home. W/D, D/W, two fireplaces, close to bus, deck, large private yard with garden. $470 plus share utilities. First, last, deposit.

Seek employed, responsible, stable, non-smoker. No other pets. Call David, 206-935-7762 or email david.kerlick@gmail. com. 07/3 _______________________________ 11 for rent

11 FOR rent

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HOUSING FOR SALE

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14 help wanted

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

JOB TRAINING _______________________________ HIGH PAY UNION TRAINING If you’re 16 to 24, consider Job Corps. Immediate openings in Union pre-apprenticeships. We offer free education, training, housing, and more. Females encouraged to apply! Call 1-800733-5627. Visit jobcorps.gov.

38/3 _______________________________ FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRAINING for eligible Seattle residents interested in becoming an Office Tech, Welder, Construction Worker, Auto Tech, or CNA. Program orientation every Tues at 3pm at ACRS, 3639 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98144, or call 206-695-7569 for more information. SGN/ _______________________________

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17 17 volunteers wanted

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

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

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

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19 19 computer services/ PHOTOGRAPY/ photography

COMPUTER TECH

_______________________________ NAKED PHOTOGRAPHY Soft touch to naked details.

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19 19 home & garden HOME & GARDEN _______________________________ JOHN CALLEN / Drywall Work, Hanging, Taping, Smooth Wall, Texture, Patch Work, Primarily Remodel. 206-325-3208. 06/15 _______________________________ www.mindfulcraftsman.com Custom Fences, T rellises & Gates. Will work with you in creating your heart’s desire. Contact Mark, 425-638-3286. 06/3 _______________________________ moving and hauling/errands light chores & yard work no job too small please leave a message 206-992-7806 07/3 _______________________________ QUALITY HOME REMODELING Tile Floors, Counters. New Kitchens & Baths. Showers, Decks, Doors. Drywall Complete. Fireplace Makeovers & Basement Finishings. References. 425-8293565. 06/3 _______________________________ 20 20 health & HEALTH & well-being

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Specialize in back, hip, neck, shoulder, extremity, neuromuscular disorders treatment, fullbody relaxation. Professional setting 10am-midnight. 7 days/ wk. Steve Chang, LMP. 206-4977897. 09/3 _______________________________

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Enjoy your First Massage at Dreamscape with $10 OFF! We are located at 619 Broadway E. 206-568-3771. DreamscapeMassage.com. 08/3 _______________________________ EXCEPTIONAL BODYWORK Release muscle pain & tension through deep tissue, trigger point & myofascial release. Specializing in back, neck & shoulder pain.

Insurance accepted. Matt Shafer, LMP, 206-524-7766. 14/12 ______________________________

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I really do need my old clients back. Approaching 16 years licensed here in Seattle, I continue to do excellent massage. I want you to experience me and my massage again if I used to see you in years past. You could use an excellent massage pronto. I am able to work with health insurance, so PLEASE find out your co-pay and coverage limits (if any) for massage therapy and give me a call, again if necessary. I am open to creating a sliding scale if you have no health insurance and must pay cash. I believe in my massage and try to make it accessible to all. THANK YOU. Jesse H. James, LMP. MA7881.

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_______________________________ THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE for personal wellness and injury recovery. Now offering Thai yoga massage and aromatherapy sessions. For appointments, call 206-610-3271. 09/3 _______________________________ 26 pets

26 PETS

_______________________________ 2 FREE English Bulldog puppies male & female. If interested, contact Richard Wilson, n.jacob450@ gmail.com. 08/3 _______________________________

38 men 36 escorts

36 ESCORTS

_______________________________ 1 HOT HUNG GUY SEAN, 35, 5’10”, bl/bl, 155 lbs.

Hot, hung, horny and always ready. IN and Out. Bodywork available. 206-850-8548. www. seattlegayescort.com. 06/3 _______________________________ EUROPEAN GUY Friendly, masculine, great smile, hung, total bottom, good-looking.

Luke, 206-323-2427. In/Out. _______________________________ MATURE, EXPERIENCED LEATHERMAN offers everything from massage to bondage and leathersex and everything in between! Call 206-326-0104 for appointment. 12/12 _______________________________ YOUNG, MUSCULAR, friendly, great personality, huge size, is happy to meet you. 206-3977675. 07/3 _______________________________

38 MEN

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37 BODYWORK

37 bodywork

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Seeking buddy to exchange fullbody massage; ongoing basis, once a month or more. Platonic scene; no money involved. Details, my picture, and reply option at tinyurl.com/4h75edc. 08/3 _______________________________ BODYWORK FOR SENSUAL and erotic pleasure. Fullbody massage for full release of tension and total relaxation. Afternoon and evening appointments. 206225-0524. 09/3 _______________________________ DADDY BEAR Full body complete massage.

Tender to the touch. Bi & Gay welcome by appointment only.

206-328-5828 before 10pm. Serious only. daddymaster66@gmail. com. 09/3 _______________________________ FRENCH TOUCH BODYWORK Experienced, friendly European masseur w/a table and sensual hands. In/Out. Luke, 206-3232427. 09/3 _______________________________ GREAT MASSAGE given by highly-trained, clean-cut, handsome guy. I have a clean, private studio just north of the UW. Call Matt, 206-774-9092. In calls/out calls/ hotels. 14/12 _______________________________ HOT FULL BODY WORK. 9” hairy uncut top - in/out. 206-329-0310 anytime. 12/6 _______________________________ I MEET YOUR KNEADS ME: Tall, GL, HWP, 50-ish bodyworker; Cauc, smooth & mellow, 10 years intimate experience serving men on the Hill.

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dress for the occasion use a condom to prevent hiv & other stds

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Celebrating 38 Years!

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