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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Pride Idol wows the crowd in week two

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor

Seattle Pride Idol, presented

by Smirnoff, Seattle’s Best Karaoke, Neighbours Seattle, Seattle Gay News, and MOViN 92.5, is back for week two, and the competition came out in force for a night of great vocal performances and community connections.

The 2012 Pride Idol is a citywide singing contest hosted by Seattle Out and Proud (SO&P), running every Sunday night at Neighbours Seattle leading up to 2012 Seattle Pride. Doors open at 6 p.m. for open karaoke, hosted by SO&P’s Eric

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Out from under Bully director and Lesbian teen talk controversial documentary

by Chris Azzopardi SGN Contributing Writer Lee Hirsch will never forget the brutality of his middleschool years, when he was the victim of what, in recent years, has become a tragic epidemic – bullying. The punches, taunts, and name-calling were all wielded his way. And the bullshit justification for all the above: that it’s just part of being a kid.

But, as Hirsch’s controversial documentary Bully argues, it shouldn’t be.

“The driving force behind the film was to give a voice to that experience for myself and for others,” says the Long Island-raised writer/ see bully page 28

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Lea Salonga’s Cast of CATS hold enchanted fundraiser at R Place life

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by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer

Lea Salonga in Concert April 13 Moore Theatre It would seem that Lea Salonga leads an enchanted life.

Her career started early in the Philippines, where she made her first recording at age 10.

At 17 she won the lead in the smash musical Miss Saigon, winning a Tony Award by the time she was 20. Her star has not stopped shining. She’s appeared on Broadway five times and has lent her singing voice to two Disney princesses (Jasmine and Mulan). In between recording more than seven solo CDs, she has a love of playing video games and the Game of Thrones series.

In preparation for her next Seattle concert at the Moore Theatre, the Seattle Gay News spoke to this wonderfully talented diva.

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On April 19, the company members of the national tour of CATS will perform “Don’t Let Anyone Steal Your Magic,” a benefit and fundraiser for the Trevor Project in memory of Tony Ray Hicks (Mama Fonda) at R Place.

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Bully Opening April 13 I’m not going to lie, watching Bully isn’t easy. The movie throws images on the screen that make the viewer uncomfortable, showcasing with forceful directness children in peril (whether they realize or understand it or not) and parents who have lost their young ones to suicide. It doesn’t pull punches or try to paint a more palatable picture. Director Lee Hirsch (Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony) delivers his saga of kid-onkid brutality with a didactic verisimilitude that’s chilling.

Filmed over the course of the 2009-10 school year smack-dab in the middle of the American heartland, Hirsch weaves a cadre of stories into a cohesive narrative highlighting what it is like to both be the subject of abuse as well as the parents of those being abused. He also focuses on one school administrator trying to navigate these damaging waters, highlighting her strug-

in or are different, so I think bullying in a small town can be more acute. It can be a harder world.”

Once he had his subjects, shooting was another challenge. Kelby’s school, unlike that of Alex, denied them access to film inside the premises. And the scenes involving bird’s-eye-views of bus rides and principal’s office sit-downs were “incredibly difficult” to capture.

One scene, on the bus, involves coarse language that the MPAA deemed too obscene for anything less than a hard R rating. Disappointed that the film’s message wouldn’t reach those it intended to, the studio fought the decision – with Michigan teen Katy Butler leading a movement that rallied nearly a half-million supporters, including – no kidding – Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp. Just days before its release date, Weinstein Co. decided to go the unrated route, snubbing the MPAA and leaving the decision to screen the film up to individual theaters. But then, on April 5, the MPAA and Weinstein Co. came to an agreement: after making profanity edits, the film received a PG-13 rating.

“We were just shocked,” Hirsch says of the MPAA’s initial decision. “I guess I wasn’t as shocked at the initial R, because technically we knew that might happen, but the appeal was really devastating because we had such a strong, compelling argument and other films had been overturned and had much worse profanity. We really thought they’d understand and recognize the value and the merit and the hope that this film offers to so many.”

One of them being Kelby, who’s now 19, just got her GED

gles and her almost comical (if they weren’t so depressingly heartbreaking) attempts to assure parents the school will do all it can to hold bullies accountable.

Not that the movie does very much. It follows its cast of characters. It shows their struggle. It listens to what they have to say.

It offers up an emotional finale. It asks its viewers to take action and try to help put an end to bullying and educate their children on the effects upon bullied and bully alike.

That’s it, nothing more. And, to put it bluntly, there isn’t a darn thing wrong with that.

I must say that as interesting as the stories of middle-school student Alex (given the distasteful nickname “Fish Face” by his abusive so-called friends), 16-year-old Lesbian Kelby, and 14-year-old Ja’Meya (incarcerated in a juvenile detention center) are, it was the stories of parents David and Tina Long and Kirk and Laura Smalley that brought home the impact bullying can have upon an entire family. Their children were lost to them, taking their own lives (Kirk and Laura’s son was only 11) because the abuse they were receiving in school just became too much to bear.

Hirsch has delivered an important and vital documentary that’s difficult to dislike.

Cinematically, he’s compiled his footage in a way that is consistently compelling, and it’s hard to believe anyone who watches the film won’t come away impacted by what they’ve witnessed. Is it enough on its own?

Probably not, but Bully does get the dialogue started, and that is an important attribute that cannot be dismissed.

and is living in Oklahoma City – somewhat less close-minded, she mentions – with her girlfriend. Her plan now involves becoming a Gay activist and working with LGBT groups, like Do Something, to continue blasting the bullying issue.

“There’s always going to be something, but [the bullying] has calmed down a little bit for me after the film,” she says, “and there are a lot of things I can brush off now. The film has helped me grow stronger and be more aware of others around me. It’s definitely been a positive experience, and I will carry it with me for the rest of my life.”

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director, who sensitively spotlights the national issue in the film. “I made it for all of us ex-bullied and once-bullied – the coalition.”

And he did it by putting a face on the ever-growing problem. Five faces, in fact. Harrowing and heartbreaking, the documentary follows the teens – one of whom is then-16-year-old Lesbian Kelby Johnson, living in Tuttle, Oklahoma – as they’re victimized within their own schools, often brushing it off as just a part of growing up.

“I was looking for a way to change something,” Kelby says, “and Lee gave me that opportunity, and I was excited to take that and run with it.”

To many Gay teens, Kelby’s story of being ostracized is devastatingly familiar: She’s the reject of her small-town community, which doesn’t accept that she’s a Lesbian – or that she has a girlfriend.

Tuttle turns against not only Kelby but also her family.

“Kelby and I didn’t bond over a conversation about sexuality,” says Hirsch, who didn’t want to discuss his own orientation with us. “We bonded over the experience of being bullied, and that was really the same as it was with all the kids. I feel like our relationship began with a real conversation about what I experienced, what I wanted to set out to achieve with this film, why her story mattered, and why what was happening wasn’t OK.” They met via The Ellen DeGeneres Show, after Kelby’s mom, desperate to help her daughter, reached out to the outspoken talk-show host through a message board because she was afraid her daughter would succumb to the same fate of the

many Gay teens who’ve killed themselves in the last few years. Kelby not only didn’t, but she’s now helping others get through those hard years.

“I know that being Gay, you can feel very alone,” she says, “and I hope that when they watch the movie, that goes away and they realize there is someone standing with them who has gone through that. The world is going to change and people are going to get more accustomed to [LGBT people], and they should be here to see it.”

Hirsch began filming in 2009, before the rush of LGBT-related suicides was met with national attention: Rutgers University student Tyler Clementi, who jumped off the George Washington Bridge; 13-year-old Seth Walsh, who hanged himself; and Asher Brown, who shot himself after being bullied for coming out.

“They didn’t inspire the film, but it informed the early stages,” Hirsch says of the suicides. “You’re just overwhelmed by how much tragedy there is. The suicides were deeply moving, and people were writing in response to them – and it seemed that people everywhere were really struggling with this issue.”

Youth selected for the film were all, coincidentally, from rural communities and not vast urban cities. “It wasn’t intentional.

It was the way it fell together, and the stories we found were most compelling there.

A lot of it had to do with getting that access in Sioux City [the home of then-12-year-old lead Alex Libby], which kind of landed us in the Midwest to begin with.”

Some footage was filmed in New York and Minneapolis, but none as powerful as what made the final cut, Hirsch says. “There was something about the landscape of small-town America, the quiet and incredible heroism of the families, that I was really drawn to. There are so few outlets there; in big cities, there’s more for kids who don’t fit

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Tony Tripoli goes fast and hard at Rendezvous

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor A Tale of Two Grindrs April 21-22 The Rendezvous Restaurant and Lounge You might not know who Tony Tripoli is right out of the gate. But when I tell you he’s the head writer of Fashion Police with Joan Rivers, and that he’s “that one guy from that one sitcom,” you’ll know whom I am talking about. But none of that matters. In fact, it doesn’t even matter that he’s so hot (seriously, have you seen this guy’s picture?!).

Tony Tripoli is sidesplittingly, laugh-outloud funny. And he’s coming to Seattle!

Tripoli is scheduled to perform at the Rendezvous April 21-22 with Phoenix’s Gay comedy phenom Mike Gillerman in a show aptly titled A Tale of Two Grindrs.

Yes, the show is going to be that Gay. I, for one, can’t wait! I love me some Gay comedians, and Tripoli is at the top of his game.

“I have never been to Seattle, mostly because I hated Frasier’s uppity bullshit so damn much,” Tripoli joked. “But, I’m thinking enough time has passed now, so I’m coming to check your shit out.”

Just so you know, that is just a taste of what you are in for, folks. Tripoli is crass, to the point, and it feels oh-so-good. He throws jokes like a jock passes a football: fast and

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hard!

“Here’s the deal: I’m super funny, and have worked with a bunch of famous people, and since I’m not at all famous, I can totally bust on them behind their backs and they’ll never know,” he told Seattle Gay News. “Seriously, you guys. I’ve seen Joan Rivers naked. I need to talk about this with a professional, or an audience of strangers in a basement in Seattle.”

Speaking of Joan Rivers, “I’m the head writer of Fashion Police, which is the best gig ever,” said Tripoli. “Let’s be honest: Joan doesn’t need any help. She is just such a hard worker, and she truly values having a sounding board to bounce her brilliance off.”

“She makes it look so easy, but believe me, she busts her ass making sure every joke is a killer,” he told SGN of his boss and mentor. “And the response to the show is incredible – they just took us to an hour!”

“So, I tell people, if you laughed at something, I wrote it, and if you didn’t laugh, it was someone else,” Tripoli quips. “That’s a total lie, but I’m sticking with it.”

Tripoli is also the new cast member on the reality show Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best.

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by Milton W. Hamlin SGN A&E Writer Teatro ZinZanni’s Caliente!

Seattle Center Through June 10 The zany entertainment crew at Seattle’s Teatro ZinZanni invites you to “unleash your inner jalapeno” in the new Caliente!, midway through its four-month run in its historic circus/cabaret tent at Seattle Center. In every way, this fun-filled Caliente! is hot, hot, hot. The saucy spiciness starts on the table of the five-course gourmet dinner, continues through the sizzling supporting acts, and shares the center ring with the show’s two outstanding stars – the robust, rotund Christine Deaver and Seattle’s own Robert Lopez, better known as El Vez, the Mexican Elvis.

It’s impossible to imagine a better outing for the long-running Teatro ZinZanni. Last fall’s Bonsoir, Liliane! brought the fabled French star Liliane Montevecchi back to Seattle and imported Broadway legend Tommy Tune to direct the high-profile concept show. Although the teaming of the two entertainment legends brought an Evita-like “star quality” to Seattle, the results were, frankly, forced. In Caliente!, ZinZanni reverts to what it does best: a seemingly spontaneous show with a wisp of plot, heavy on bad puns, full of life, possible ad libs, and a real sense of fun.

Teatro ZinZanni remains constant in its overall plan: “A three-hour whirlwind of cirque, comedy, and cabaret served with a five-course feast designed by Tom Douglas” runs the ad campaign each and every week.

SGN’s faithful scribe, a long time ZinZanni fan (and once a pulled-from-the-audience participant) decided to follow this structure in reviewing the new show.

Three Hours of Cirque: The circus-like acts are the breathtaking backbone of every ZinZanni show. An international cast of ac-

robats, aerial specialty acts, and contortionists – even a hula hoop artist – simply take your breath away with their incredible feats.

All of the specialty acts perform supporting roles in the “plot” of the evening, often playing straight man to the comic headliners.

For example, Jacques, Lulu, and Coco perform together as Les Petits Freres (and are delightful) but they return as a comic duo, three single characters, another duo, etc. It’s often hard to keep track of who is who.

Three Hours of Comedy: Well, there’s no doubt that Christine Deaver, unleashing her inner Mae West and Sophie Tucker, and Robert Lopez/El Vez rule the evening. She’s Tres and he’s Cinco. Asked his last name, he deadpans, “de Mayo.” Yes, bad puns rule the night – which is what should happen. (Has anyone ever heard of a “good pun”?) As their adversary, Mike “Big Mike” Geier is the dreadful Mr. Otis who plans to close the ZinZanni tent at the end of the evening. The French master of ceremonies and the whole staff of cooks and waiters has been fired.

“Don’t yell ‘fired’ in a crowded theater,” of course, is the pun that starts the plot. The staff, primarily Hispanic in this staging, has until midnight to put on a show show Mr. Otis that ZinZanni can succeed. Well, as a wisp of a plot, it works. (Of course, the drinks help.)

Three Hours of Cabaret: Deaver confesses in song that she’s “A Little Bit Country (and a Little Bit Rock ‘n’ Roll)” in a properly upbeat style. A wistful “Paper Roses” and other country/western standards follow – a terrific showcase for the talented star. With a nod to the show’s theme, Tres notes she left Mexico “to find a real man.”

Her first stop was Seattle’s Capitol Hill.

Eye rolling follows. Then, she met Adam.

“I will be your Eve,” she coos. “You smell like Facebook and internet porn,” he replies. Then, she teaches Adam to blow … the bugle. Only in ZinZanni land does that all make sense. Even Mr. Otis turns out to

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ZinZanni serves up a hot Caliente!

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have a booming voice. His late-in-the-show appearance as the sad-faced clown singing “Where Did Your Love Go?” turns out to be a musical highlight of the cabaret sections.

The Feast: Seattle’s “celebrity chef” Tom Douglas has been a major factor in the success of Teatro ZinZanni since the first show. Using a seasonal menu is standard – squash soup in the fall, spring green salad in the summer. On occasion, Douglas gets to match the menu with the show’s theme.

That’s what works so well in his Caliente! outing.

As patrons are seated, the appetizer is on the table. An appropriate Oaxaca polenta (a sundried tomato and red pepper and olive tapenade and crackers) start the feast. Drink orders are taken – ZinZanni offers a wine flight of samplings for each course ($34 per person) plus a full bar with a good wine and beer selection. Then the show starts. The waiters, dressed as stage participants (and most of the cast) serve the courses alternating between stage center selections.

The sopa for the night is a creamy mushroom, with a biting tomato basil alternate.

Both were deemed delightful at the press table.

More show. Then en salada – basically watercress with jicama and tomato to complete the Latin/Hispanic theme and color scheme.

The entree offered three delicious choices: a New York steak with added spices, prawns diablo (“very spicy,” our waitress warned – unnecessarily, as it turned out) or stuffed masa cakes (a goat cheese, garbanzo bean, and herb vegetarian choice). The four at the press table sampled each and shared bits of several. All were enthusiastic about their choices.

Dessert was brazo di getano, an almond cake with a raspberry and white-chocolate mousse filling. A superb end to a superb evening. (To introduce the dessert, Mr. Otis returned in Statue of Liberty drag, which elevated to display the dessert cart as his skirt – a wonderful, truly funny touch.)

Ticket information for all performances is available at (206) 802-0015 or at www. zinzanni.org . Check it out. Highest recommendation.

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It’s now and forever

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continued from cover “We chose the Trevor Project because of its outreach to the struggling LGBT youth,” the CATS members told Seattle Gay News.

“The traveling company of CATS are all well aware of the suicide and depression rates for young LGBT teens, some of us had those struggles ourselves. We wanted to be a part of helping the Trevor Project to make a difference in young peoples lives nationwide.”

“The Trevor Project is a shining beacon of hope for those struggling with their individuality and expression,” they said. “We are all living examples that things really do get better, no matter where you come from. You have to pick yourself back up, stand proud, and march forward into life. You are bound for amazing things if you stay true to your heart!”

According to officials, the traveling company decided to do the show because each of them have been down the road before “with our own personal struggles with self identity.”

“We have all been bullied, scared, and teased at some point in our lives, with no one to turn to but ourselves,” wrote CATS members in an email to SGN. “We want

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which of them has earned the right to go to the “Heaviside Layer”; a kind of kittyheaven where one lucky cat shall be reborn.

Focusing on being a heavy “dance” show, the casting calls were sent out.

“We all thought it was silly,” recalls Sarah Brightman. “We thought it would only play a few weeks, but it was a job.” Brightman created the role of Jemima for the original London cast, a job that seemed to pay off well as she eventually became Mrs. Andrew Lloyd Webber. Other members of the original London cast included Judi Dench as a newly created cat named Grizabella.

Grizabella is a former “Glamour Cat,” and was a poem that went unpublished from the original book as Eliot’s widow thought

in Evita, and then as a song for Max for a 1970 version of Sunset Boulevard, (both

by Lloyd Webber). The role was originally to be played by Dench, but during rehearsals she tore an Achilles tendon, and Paige stepped into musical theater history just four days before the opening previews. Said Paige, “A different set of lyrics was sung to that tune for the first 10 previews of the show.”

When the musical transferred from its debut in London in 1981 to Broadway the following year, the musical kept the original production team, including producer Cameron Mackintosh and Trevor Nunn, who wrote filler lyrics for the show. The cost rose from £900,000 to $5,000,000. Originally slated for Lorna Luft (Judy Garland’s

to stand up to the oppressors and the abusers and help make a difference in a young person’s life. We want to show them that it is okay to be themselves and that it may be hard right now, but it really does get better.

There are a lot of people in this world that care about them and want them to succeed.”

“Our costume director, Tony Ray, was a glowing example of a proud individual who started out on a small farm and grew up to accomplish many incredible things in his life,” they continued. “Tony Ray Hicks (Mama Fonda) was never afraid to be himself. In fact, several times while on the road in small conservative towns, Tony Ray would show up fearlessly to a restaurant in drag. Of course they would stare and even cover their children’s eyes, but he stood proud. He was the type of Gay man who made other Gay men proud to be themselves.”

“Tony Ray once said in an interview, ‘No matter what anybody tells you, you’ve got to follow your heart and your dreams.’ He then gave what we consider to be his most beautifully profound quote: ‘Don’t let anyone steal your magic.’ We decided to do this in his memory and title the show after his quote.”

Although the subject behind the show – LGBT suicide and bullying – is heavy, you

can rest assured that the show will be nothing but fun and inspiring.

“This event is all about the cause and to celebrate the memory of Tony Ray, who recently passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly,” said cast members. “While traveling with CATS, Tony Ray would sponsor drag shows himself. He would buy wigs for those boys who had never done drag before, put them in a dress and onstage. Tony Ray loved to perform and was so proud of who he was and what he had accomplished, that he wanted everyone around him to feel the same way. Tony Ray was later promoted to costume director and left the road. After his promotion the tradition ended. Now, in his memory, we are bringing it back.”

“It is a celebration of life, individuality, expression, and, most importantly, hope,” they said. “You can expect some seasoned drag queens and some who have never done drag before. You will see drag kings as well.

There is a lot of fun choreography set to music and because we are a traveling musical there will be songs that are sung live by fellow company members as well. You will not regret coming to see this and please come help us, help the Trevor Project save a young struggling person’s life.”

There will be drink specials and all tips that the performers earn will be given to the

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daughter) to play Grizabella on Broadway, the role was eventually given to Betty Buckley. “If I had to stand around all night long just to come out at the end and sing one song,” Luft recalled, “I’d go bat-shit crazy!”

Buckley would subsequently win her first Tony Award for the role, and become forever associated with the song. Other members of the original Broadway cast included Ken Page (Old Deuteronomy), Terrence Mann (Rum Tum Tugger), Harry Groener (Munkustrap), and Marlene Danielle (Bombalurina), who has the distinction of being the only performer in the musical from its Broadway beginnings until it closed.

In June 19, 1997, CATS won the honor of becoming the longest-running Broadway musical, only to be surpassed three years later by another Lloyd Webber musical, Phantom of the Opera. CATS won the Laurence Olivier Award (London) for best musical and choreography in 1982. In 1983 it would be nominated for 10 Tony Awards including Best Featured Actor (Harry Groener, Stephen Hanan), Best Featured Actress (Betty Buckley), and Best Musical. It would again make history by awarding the first posthumous Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical (awarded to T.S. Eliot and accepted by his widow, Valerie). The song “Memory” would go on to be recorded by some of the greatest vocal artists in the world, including Barbra Streisand (her version would reach No. 9 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary charts), Barry Manilow (No. 8, and the highest-ranking version on Billboard), Johnny Mathis, Shirley Bassey, Celine Dion, Petula Clark, and Susan Boyle, to name only a few.

A filmed version of the musical was released on VHS and DVD in 1998, directed

by David Mallet and choreography/musical staging by the show’s original creator, Gillian Lynne. For the final showing of its original London run (its 21st-anniversary date – May 11, 2002), demand was so high for tickets that it was broadcast on a large screen in Covent Garden, and held the record as London’s longest running musical until it was surpassed by Les Misérables on October 8, 2006. The show has been produced around the world including productions in Brazil and the Philippines (starring Lea Salonga as Grizabella) in 2010. It has been translated into over 20 languages worldwide, and a London revival has been rumored for the 2013 season.

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CATS April 17-22 Paramount Theatre The black poster with the yellow eyes and dancers for pupils is now an iconic sight for any lover of Broadway. Just one look and anyone over the age of 7 can tell you what show it represents. It’s the smash hit musical CATS by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. The cast album gave birth to such hits as “Rum Tum Tugger,” the first Broadway video to be played on MTV, and of course the now famous “Memory”; a song that has been recorded worldwide by some of the greatest artists. But it’s odd to think that a collection of children’s poems written more than 50 years prior could be the fertile ground for what became the second-longest-running Broadway musical in history.

When the esteemed poet and playwright Thomas Stearns Eliot sat down in the early 1930s, his goal was nothing more than to write a collection of simple, lighthearted poems for his godchildren. He signed the various writings “Old Possum,” a nicknamed given to him by his contemporary, the renowned poet Ezra Pound. The book became an endeared classic of English literature.

While celebrating his success from his previous musicals Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita, Andrew Lloyd Webber was killing time in an airport when he picked up a copy of Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats in 1977. After reading the poems, Lloyd Webber decided to take on the task of setting them to music. It was in 1980 that he presented some examples to Eliot’s widow, Valerie. She gave her blessings with the condition that only the original prose would be used as text, and that no further script would be written for the show.

It was agreed.

Being that there wasn’t any plot (which confused the cast and angered many critics), Lloyd Webber used a variety of musical styles to tell the story, including classical arias, pop music, jazz, rock, and even

hymnal variations. Through the music and poetry, a quasi-storyline fell into place: a group of magical cats of different breeds and temperaments gather one evening to decide

it to be “too sad” for children. The character is also taken from two other poems by Eliot, Preludes and Rhapsody on a Windy Night, the latter recalling days of a formerly glamorous woman past her prime. The poems were combined to form the song “Memory,” originally to be sung by the principal role, Bombalurina, but after being rewritten several times, it was given to Grizabella when Elaine Paige took over the role. (The song was originally written for Perón as a ballad

Trevor Project.

“We’ve set a goal of raising $1,000 but are hoping for more,” say officials. “If you are unable to make it to the Seattle event, but would like to donate to the Trevor Project in memory of Tony Ray, please visit www. thetrevorproject.org/onetimegift. In the “How did you hear about us” section, select Memorial/Honor Tribute and type in ‘In Memory of Tony Ray Hicks’ in the Greeting 1 section.”

“We are working on a raffle for the event.

If anyone knows a business that would donate a gift card or something that we can raffle off to raise more money, please email Louie Napoleon, who is organizing the raffle, at dontletanyonestealyourmagic@ gmail.com.”

“We want everyone to know what an awesome help Steve [R Place owner], Howard [Lady Chablis], and all the staff at R Place have been,” they said. “They have been so excited and eager to help us out in any way, shape, or form since we first presented this idea to them. The cast of Lashes will be helping us out that night and the award winning Lady Chablis will be our host. We certainly could not be doing this without their help. Also, thanks to Mike Toth, who designed our amazing poster, and to the Troika office for giving us their blessing and guidance!”

Celebrating 39 Years!

Titanic ’s unsinkable Edward Watts

by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer

Eric Andrews-Katz: Who were your earliest influences?

Edward Watts: I came into this business quite late. My first influences were my paternal grandparents. They were big into theater and so I went when I went to visit them in California. I saw Annie Get Your Gun and thought it was a lot of fun. The following year my school did a production of the show and I got the lead. Beyond that, there were never any movie stars that influenced me. It was definitely a family thing.

Andrews-Katz: What was the first professional acting job you had?

Watts: Outside of high school, when I moved to New York, I did a show called Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable and Me. I was not in the union yet, but it was the first show I did. After I got my Equity card, the first show was Titanic, directed by David Armstrong out in Long Island at the Gateway Playhouse. It was the first regional production of the musical since it closed on

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character of any show. Every audience will affect your performance differently.

Andrews-Katz: Currently you are playing El Gallo in the classic The Fantasticks.

Despite the show’s simplicity, what makes it the longest-running off-Broadway musical in American history?

Watts: I actually was lucky to be part of the 50th anniversary production two years ago. The simplicity of the show is a major part, but aside from that I think it is one of the most classic love stories: Boy meets girl, they fall in love, there’s turmoil, they grow apart and then come back together again.

The language Tom Jones uses in the script is real and very poetic, and they are mingled

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Titanic April 13-15 5th Avenue Theatre You may not know his name, but you’ll recognize his face. Depending on which show you saw at the 5th Avenue Theatre, you might even recognize his body. Edward Watts has done theater in New York, across the country and has performed in Seattle on several occasions. The 5th Avenue is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s tragic voyage by putting on a concert version of the 1997 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Playing the role of Barrett, the ship’s stoker, is Edward Watts.

Taking time between shows in New York, Watts spoke to the Seattle Gay News about The Fantasticks, Titanic, and the roles he’d like to play.

Broadway.

Andrews-Katz: Seattle audiences have seen you at the 5th Avenue in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Which makes the transfer easier: stage musical to screen, or movie musical to stage?

Watts: I’d have to say the latter, mainly because so many movie musicals have come to the stage; they seem ready for the stage.

Seven Brides is a great example. Everyone knew that musical because of the film.

It sort of baffles me why it doesn’t have a wider appeal. The audiences are built-in for shows like that after seeing them on screen.

More recently, there are many musicals going from stage to screen. I’ve never been impressed with those. They [movie studios] hire stars who can’t necessarily sing. They are lavishly produced but they don’t have the same pull. With things that are being produced for the stage first, you are seeing them live, and once you see them that way, the film versions just seem more impersonal.

Andrews-Katz: You’ve performed on TV (Sopranos, As the World Turns) and on stage. Which do you think holds the bigger challenge for yourself?

Watts: Stage, definitely. I was raised in the theater. My first TV experiences didn’t come until later in my career. The toughest part is the waiting around. I’ve never done any long-term shows on TV, so I don’t know if that would make a difference. You have to learn the entire [stage] show by heart from start-to-finish and in chronological order.

There’s no stopping and restarting. One of the great things about it is that whatever your emotional state is at the time, you get to live it right on stage, and it can be difficult doing a show eight times a week. But for me, that’s what makes it a tad bit easier. Once you’re there, and you’ve done the work on stage, you can live it again and again. It’s a little more difficult of course, because you have an added factor of an audience, the last

in such a beautiful way. The music is what so many people remember – I think it touches everyone who ever comes to see the show.

I’ve done the show over 800 times, and it still speaks to me every performance. That’s a testament to the language of the script. It’s so excellently crafted.

Andrews-Katz: The lead character of The Fantasticks, El Gallo, both helps and hinders the lovers of the show. Is he an antagonist or protagonist character for the musical?

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Radiohead April 9 Key Arena To say Radiohead are iconic doesn’t fully give them the credit they deserve, but it’s a start. The English act, who debuted on the music scene two decades ago with Pablo Honey, are pioneers of the alternative rock movement and have forever changed the landscape of modern sound. The most fascinating thing about all this is that Radiohead continues to revolutionize the way we listen to music – they’re innovators and artists in the truest definition of the word.

Every seat inside Key Arena was filled on Monday night when the Grammy-winning band brought their latest tour to Seattle. Concertgoers were crammed onto the standing-room-only main floor, covering every inch of space like a puzzle perfectly pieced together.

Backed by two large illuminated panels, Radiohead began the show with “Bloom” from last year’s The King of Limbs release, followed promptly by “15 Step” off 2008’s In Rainbows album. Lead singer Thom Yorke, dressed in slim jeans and a black vest over a white T-shirt with his hair pulled into a ponytail, was on double-duty in bringing the ensemble’s music to life in front of a massive crowd. He not only sank his vocals deeply into each of the songs, most of them

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dramatic and complex, but he frequently translated them through his own style of interpretive dance.

Yorke is a bit more flamboyant in concert than I expected him to be and his rare upbeat mood provided a dose of warm, positive energy that somehow radiated from the stage out to the audience.

“Airbag” from the group’s seminal recording OK Computer featured handy guitar work by Ed O’Brien, standing tall and lean with a top hat. On the opposite end of the stage, a floppy-haired Jonny Greenwood ran around multi-tasking on various instruments. Meanwhile, Phil Selway and guest percussionist Clive Deamer (of Portishead) pounded away simultaneously on drums.

Colin Greenwood, older brother of Jonny, spent most of his time hidden behind the action, but he too alternated between bass guitar and other instruments.

From their envied catalog, Radiohead played material from OK Computer to the present. Yorke played piano backed by hushed strumming and tapping from Colin Greenwood and Selway on “Pyramid Song,” as the stage was bathed in blue lighting. “The Daily Mail,” “These Aren’t My Daily Words,” and a riveting take on “Identikit,” this time featuring Yorke on electric keyboards, were also thrown onto the set list. Twelve LED screens, resembling big see radiohead page 32

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continued from cover Eric Andrews-Katz: Who were your earliest influences in becoming a performer?

Lea Salonga: I started listening to pop music when I was pretty young. My cousin was babysitting me when I was 3 years old, and she would bring her guitar to my mom’s house and play songs. She’d play Olivia Newton John, Helen Reddy, and Maureen McGovern. I listened to ABBA and The Carpenters. My dad played musical theater songs, but I didn’t get into it until I did my first show at age 7 (The King and I).

Andrews-Katz: You’ve graduated from playing Eponine to playing Fantine in Les Miserables. Which role presents the greater challenges and why?

Salonga: I think the bigger challenge is Fantine because you don’t have the luxury of time. From the moment she appears on stage, you are pretty much steamrolled until the moment she dies. She’s on stage for about 25 minutes in a three-hour production, and her story is what sets Jean Valjean off on the path he follows the rest of his life.

The challenge is how to make the role significant and memorable enough to justify all of Valjean’s actions. If Fantine comes off as

blah, then everyone who watches comments on it.

Andrews-Katz: Your brother Gerard is often your orchestral conductor. What are the challenges of working with family?

Salonga: Actually, zero. I mean there’s no kowtowing to the maestro; he’s two years younger than I. We speak to each other like we speak at home. We’re brother and sister, and we have the history of fighting when we were younger so there isn’t any real censorship. We don’t fight or bicker in front of an orchestra – that’s just wrong. If I need to tell him something, it’s easy because there isn’t an ego to stroke. It’s my brother. Other maestros I would have to be mindful to respect them or of their reputations, but with my brother I don’t have to think of that at all.

Andrews-Katz: In 2010, you appeared as Grizabella in the Asia-Pacific tour of CATS. What is it about the song “Memory” that seems to strike a chord with so many people?

Salonga: I think it’s a personal experience. Everyone has their own reasons why it’s so memorable, aside from the belted notes at the end. For older audiences, it may have some resonance. For Grizabella it is the last-ditch effort for her to be noticed and find redemption for any sins she might have committed against this clutch of cats.

For other people, it strikes a note of finding

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redemption for something they wish they weren’t a part of. Younger people may not find such resonance in the song except on a musical theater level.

Andrews-Katz: You sing a lot of showtunes in your concerts. What is it about this style of music that appeals to you?

Salonga: I like the storytelling aspect of it. Even if the song doesn’t come from a musical or a show, there is something that tells a complete story from beginning to middle to end. It appeals because then you are able to imagine and create the story and use the melody and lyrics to propel it for you. If you’ve had a love affair gone wrong – and I’ve had my share – I remember that when singing “Dream a Dream.” You place that experience in that type of singing and it becomes a different song for you.

Andrews-Katz: On your CD Inspired, you’ve said your favorite song is “Two Words.” Do you have a favorite from your new CD, The Journey So Far? Salonga: I don’t know if there is a favorite from that one. There is a lot of stuff that I have pretty much sung through my career.

If I had to pick one, I’d pick “Too Much for One Heart.” It was a song cut from Miss Saigon and revised into the duet “Please.”

It was totally the correct decision (although it took away one of my solos). I love the duet but I think there might be a hint of regret for the lyricist Herbert Kretzmer. He’d say, “I have to write another ballad?” I can kind of understand that position, though.

Andrews-Katz: Rumor has it that you are going to be starring in a world premiere of a new American musical this year. What advance information can you give your fans?

Salonga: It’s true. Most of the information can be found on the website [www.allegiancemusical.com]. The story centers on the American Japanese internment during World War II. Japanese-American families were placed in camps because of the Pearl Harbor attacks. Every person of Japanese decent in the U.S. then became suspect of being a spy or a sympathizer during the war.

It sounds familiar with the post-9-11 treatment of Muslim Americans. If you think about it rationally, it’s ridiculous. History actually repeats itself!

Andrews-Katz: You’ve made the news taking a stand on the Reproductive Health Bill. How do you react when religious advocates say they are going to avoid your concerts because of your beliefs?

Salonga: They can if they want to, that’s fine. The Philippines isn’t composed all of Catholics. I was born and raised a Catholic, but I have to take a stand on those directly impacted by this. My stand is, we are all appointed by God as stewards of the Earth. To deplete the resources by how many children each family can have is just morally wrong.

For me, I believe every family has the right to choose their family size, and the way they can control that. I will practice according to my religious beliefs, but the Philippines aren’t all composed of Catholics who feel that way. There are Christians of all kinds.

There are also Muslims and Buddhists, and those who don’t practice any religious path. If you don’t want to use contraception that’s your right and choice, but who am I to take away that right from someone else who believes that that’s right for them? I’m not for abortion, but if two people decide to have sex, everyone should be responsible and they should know the [possible] consequences of their actions. If you have sex without contraception, you have to pay the piper and own up to the responsibilities.

Andrews-Katz: When singing for your own enjoyment, is there a particular style of music or a particular composer you prefer?

Salonga: No. As in, no, I enjoy whatever.

I will sing with Bruno Mars, Christina Aguilera, or Whitney Houston. I will sing things that I can’t sing in public. I’ll perform whatever in the car or the shower, and in some ways doing so helps me when I sing the stuff I normally sing. I don’t discriminate when it comes to singing for my pleasure.

Andrews-Katz: You played the Witch in Into the Woods. What is it about Sondheim’s music that people love?

Salonga: It’s a challenge to sing, first of all. No, it’s not a challenge to sing, it’s a challenge to learn. Once you learn the pacing and you get the patter into your head, you can’t get it out. It’s kind of unforgettable. As I get older, I enjoy Into the Woods

and A Little Night Music more. I enjoy watching what’s going on the stage, and enjoy the songs in their context. It’s crazy, amazing, and beautiful.

Andrews-Katz: If you could play any role – regardless of gender – what role would it be and why?

Salonga: Oh crud, that’s hard. I don’t know. I think it would have to be Javert [Les Miserables]. It’s easy to play the good guy, Valjean, everyone roots for you. Vocally, it’s hell, but everyone will already side with you when you win. For every antagonist, there’s a protagonist. How do you play the man who only wants to follow the letter of the law?

The challenge is how do you get people to also sympathize with this character, not necessarily to like him but to understand his position. Plus playing the bad guy is more interesting and delicious. The Engineer [Miss Saigon] or the Witch [Into the Woods].

It’s the people you don’t want to root for that you have to make audiences like.

Andrews-Katz: Do you mind being called a Gay icon?

Salonga: No! Why would I mind that?

What is there to mind about that?

Lea Salonga has been called a quadruple threat: she’s won the Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Awards. She can be heard on over 15 CDs and has appeared in over 15 films. Salonga’s updates and concert schedules can be found at her website, www. leasalonga.com.

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continued from page 31 flatscreen TV monitors, shifted into different positions throughout the concert – sometimes they were placed in tic-tac-toe formation, other times they were slanted and faced the audience directly, and during a few songs they formed a ceiling above the group to appear as if they were performing in a small room.

“Thank you, everybody, for coming out on a Monday night,” said Yorke before lunging into the final number.

An adrenaline rush presentation of “Idioteque” ended the main set. It started slowly, then built up to an awesome climax of digital images flashing rapidly across each lighting panel, including a strip at the very tip of the stage.

The first encore included a lush version of “Lucky” and found concertgoers belting the second verse lyrics “it’s going to be a glorious day” like a church choir. The last encore began with Yorke coming back out and bowing graciously to the audience, then joining the group for a dazzling, near-jazzy rendition of “Reckoner” as the stage glowed in a collage of blues, reds, and purples.

Individually exiting the stage with a hand wave, Jonny Greenwood the last to leave, Radiohead bid its fans farewell. This was their only Northwest appearance of the 2012 tour, a show sandwiched between Glendale and San Jose. And coming up on the 20th anniversary of their first album, it’s safe to say that Radiohead remains unparalleled.

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continued from page 32 Bandit” as well as being a narrator. I see him not in the slightest as an antagonist.

He is the vehicle for these two kids to learn maturity and to grow. I’ve had a few performances where people treat it as melodrama and there’s good-natured hissing when I take my bow. But for El Gallo, showing Matt the darker side of life hurts him as well. I choose to see his journey as a way to a good thing. There’s always that moment at the end where he knows he’s brought about this union of lovers. He recognizes that moment, but he continues his journey alone. It’s noble in a way.

Andrews-Katz: Coming up for the 5th Avenue, you are singing in Titanic, the musical concert. What is it about this unfortunate disaster that seems to have captured America’s attention for 100 years?

Watts: For me, it’s the people involved on the ship. When I did the show 12 years ago, I discovered that most people knew it was a majestic ship – the biggest in the world – and the irony of it being called “unsink-

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able.” But for me, it’s the stories of all the other people. Not only the good ones – the people who gave up seats on lifeboats for others – but also the sad, noble love story of Mr. and Mrs. Strauss. It touched me every night watching that couple sing their song every night. Then there’s the cowardice of the ship’s builder Ismay, who took a seat on a lifeboat to escape. The humanity of the stories is what’s interesting, and often the most inspiring part of the show. Without those stories it would just be a big boat that sunk.

Andrews-Katz: What was your initial reaction when you first heard the words, “Titanic, the musical”?

Watts: I’m sure, like many other people, I thought, “Really? How you gonna do that?”

I actually never did see the Broadway production mainly because [had] other things to do and knew no one in the show. I was pretty shocked by it. I knew about the ship, of course, but not much about the stories of those involved.

Andrews-Katz: In preparation for your character – Barrett, the Titanic’s stoker – did you do any research into the real-life disaster?

Watts: Over the years I’ve read about it and learned a few things. I saw the movie, of course, and originally I played a thirdclass passenger and sang another stoker role.

The interesting thing was learning about the class system, that they were so divided on that ship. The rich were taken care of, but the lower classes were down at the bottom of the ship and they were the ones that mostly died because they couldn’t get out.

That was interesting to know there was such a division line. My current character Barrett comes from the coal mines of Ireland and he finds himself in the same predicament, shoveling coal and never seeing the deck.

It’s ironic that he goes on the ship to get a better life, and yet it’s the same – he’s not getting out of his lot in life.

Andrews-Katz: What roles – regardless of gender – would you like to perform?

Watts: I’ve enjoyed playing a lot of the leading male roles, so I look forward to developing new roles. Someday I’d like to play Phantom [from The Phantom of the Opera], but as an actor to start out a role without being in anyone else’s footsteps is like the Holy Grail. You don’t get held up to other people’s performances. I’ve performed Harold Hill from The Music Man, but that will always be a role that belongs to Robert Preston.

sengers, the book was written by Peter Stone (1776) and music/lyrics by Maury Yeston (Nine). The 5th Avenue Theatre presents a concert version of the musical – with full orchestra – in remembrance of the 100th anniversary of the ship’s maiden voyage and sinking.

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showed this season. That’s incredibly cool of Joan, and huge for my career,” he told SGN. “They also showed me in a G-string, which did nothing for my career, but has gotten me so laid!”

“Joan also involves me in all her side projects, which is amazing of her,” continued Tripoli. “Plus, I’m doing my own standup all over the place this year. Bottom line: I’ll sleep in 2013.”

There is no doubt that Tony Tripoli is a Gay man. Hell, most of his standup routine – OK, almost all of his comedy – is based on that fact. He’s found success in that and he is proud. When asked how tough it is to “make it” as an out Gay man in the world of comedy, Tripoli simply said, “Well, you gotta be funny.”

“I really do believe that it ain’t about gimmicks and shtick; you can either slay a room full of strangers or you can’t,” he said.

“Gay comics get a bad rap, because we’ve all been through the torture of some queen getting up there and just complaining for 10 minutes,” Tripoli says. “It’s excruciating.”

“My show is completely different – I complain for a whole hour,” he said, halfserious, half-joking. “But, hey, there are just as many shitty straight comics, and they’re worse because, well, they’re straight!”

And Tripoli isn’t without politics. “I’m totally in favor of marriage equality,” he told SGN. I’m for it because a number of reasons.

First, duh, it’s a basic equal civil rights issue. Second, if my folks could each marry four times, and Britney spears can do it in a fucking drive-through, I really don’t see how I am going to destroy the sanctity of it all.”

“Third, it’d be so delicious to see the Jesus people freaking out,” he continued. They’re like those nature videos of raccoons; at first they cute and kind of funny, then you realize they are mean as fuck.”

“But, I have to admit, I do think about beTitanic opened on Broadway on March ing married,” said Tripoli. “Yesterday was 29, 1997, and ran for over 800 performanc- Easter, and I was thinking ‘God, I was so es. Focusing on the true stories of the pas- close to being married a while ago. I mean,

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if Prop 8 hadn’t passed, and I wasn’t dead inside’ … Funny how life works.”

To check out some really funny clips, go to www.tonytripoli.com. For tickets to his upcoming Seattle debut, buy them at www. brownpapertickets.com/event/241952.

“Hey, I’m a Gay comic trying to get out there, support the Gay community, and hold down a few jobs,” he concluded. “I called every comedy club in your area, and not one even returned my call. So, I found the Rendezvous, and they were so thrilled to have me. The place only seats 40 butts – 32 if Jessica Simpson shows up – so I need you to buy advance tickets, and bring people. And honestly, bring straighties – they loooove me. I promise the entire show isn’t fisting jokes.”

“What else are you gonna do?” he asked.

“Stay home and watch a Frasier rerun?”

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continued from cover Bennett. Contestants must sign up by 7:30 p.m. in order to compete at 8 p.m., when the show begins. The grand finale is scheduled for June 10, where a winner will be chosen as Seattle’s 2012 Pride Idol!

The 2012 season kicked off on April 1 with a bang, and week two kept the pace.

Returning to host was the fabulous Gaysha Starr, whose amazing wardrobe changes captivated the audience throughout the show. Our 2010 Pride Idol Karolina Longoria performed twice throughout the evening and joined the judging panel of Aleksa Manila, Sister Domine Trix, and me as we voted to advance one contestant to the wildcard round and another to the grand finale.

Eight competitors showed up to wow the crowd.

Chris Godwin, a vocalist with the Seattle Men’s Chorus, kicked off the night by singing Cher’s “If I Could Turn Back Time.”

Although Chris could sing, his imitation of Cher did not win over the crowd or the panel.

Last week’s Wildcard winner Jessica Swenson delivered another solid performance with Amy Winehouse’s most popular song, “Rehab.”

Sarah Spears (also returning from the sea-

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son premiere) sang John Denver’s “Take Me Home Country Roads” in her lower register.

Once again, Sarah made a connection with the crowd and the performance was well received.

Contestant number four, Victoria Victor, stole the show with both wardrobe and voice. Victor sang his version of Bruno Mars’ “Just the Way You Are.” Jacob McIntyre, the front man of a local band, sang Edwin McCain’s “I’ll Be.” Jacob is a true entertainer and we could tell that he was enjoying his performance. Although he did not advance to the next round of competition, we do hope he comes back to give it another shot.

Christina Davis, contestant number six, won round two by singing a stripped-down, acoustic version of the 1980s classic “Take on Me” by A-Ha. Christina will perform in next week’s show and will compete in the Finals show to find out who the 2012 Pride Idol will be!

Roy, who won this week’s Wildcard round, brought sexy back to the competition with his crowd-pleasing rendition of Justin Timberlake’s “Like I Love You.” The contestants should watch out for Roy – he’s got a lot of the same qualities and performance skills as last year’s Idol, Victor Cruz.

Marco returned to true form this week in leather, some glitter, and a lot of studs. Singing a song that he loves, Marco gave a wonderful performance.

Each week there is a nightly prize of $100 for first place and a spot in the wildcard round for second place.

Who’s going to take home the Pride Idol trophy and prizes this year? Why not you?

You can sign up in person the night of the competition or online at www.seattlepride. org/idol-register.html. There is a $10 fee to enter the contest.

This year’s grand finale prize package is very attractive: $200 will go to third place, $500 to second place, and first prize is $1,000 and a chance to perform aboard the Seattle Out and Proud float during the Seattle Pride Parade June 24. Seattle Out and Proud (SO&P) produces Seattle’s annual pride parade.

Come out and sing! Show us what you’ve got and become Seattle’s next Pride Idol!

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

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

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

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

Neighbours - Power Mix 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.

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

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

R Place - HAPPY HOUR 2-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. $6.50 Gourmet Bloody Mary’s Lashes cabaret with Chablis and Company.

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

Bar Myx - T Dance! 3-7pm with DJ Lady Char, $1.00 Rolling Rocks. Dinner and a Movie at Bar Myx! Enjoy the newest releases on our big screens from 7 pm every Sunday! Dinner specials every week, $4 glasses of house wine, $1 doubles any drink! After the movie, one lucky customer will get to take the movie home…every week!

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 - “Bottom forty” 6 pm-close w/ DJ Nark + Riff Raff & Guests. Cover $5 @ 8 pm Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour Noon - 5 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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

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

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

R Place - Happy Hour 2-7 $5.75 Wells $2.50 domestic drafts.

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

Bar Myx - Bacardi Game Night! $4 Bacardi calls all night long, plus $9 Bacardi Pitchers! Mental Masturbation at 7:30 (with bonus questions and a bar match for the grand prize), followed by Beer Pong! Evening is hosted by our sassy bartenderess Karee Jo! Changes - Happy Hour all day and night.

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

See us at www.clubsilverstone.com.

The Cuff Complex - “Free Games” All Day - Table top games, pool, darts, pinball, Happy Hour 2 pm-8 pm Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special.

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

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

Bar Myx - 2 for 1 wells and $2 drafts all night long! Sliders 3 for $3, or 6 for $5! Either traditional or pulled pork!

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 - “Free Games” All Day - Table top games, pool, darts, pinball, Happy Hour 2 pm-8 pm, Peanut Night, Bearoke 8 pm- 12 am w/Jonathan Jones Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special.

Seattle Eagle - IN HEAT $5 Long Island Iced teas Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2 Vibe - in Kent - $10 Dizzy Pass - $1 you call it, 6pm to close.

Karaoke 9pm-2am with José.

Wildrose - Taco Tuesday. No cover.

WEDNESDAY

Bar Myx - $2 Bud and Bud Light drafts, and $4 Bud and Bud Light Mondos! $3 shots of Fireball, $5 well margaritas, $5 Nachos (beef, chicken or veggie) and 2 beef tacos for $2, 2 chicken tacos for $3 or 2 carne asada tacos for $4!

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 , Happy Hour 2 pm-8 pm, Country lesson w/Rain Country 1st & 3rd Wednesday 7:30 pm, Poz Seattle social 2nd Wednesday 6 pm, Leather social 4th Wednesday 7 pm Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts.

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

Bar Myx - $5 Long Island, Long Beach, AMF and Porn Stars! $4 with college or military ID! $8 Trashcans, and $3 Capitol Hill Dogs!

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 - Happy Hour 2 pm-8 pm, Pool Tournament 7 pm, Karaoke 8 pm-12 am w/Jonathan Jones Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts.

Vibe - in Kent - $3 wells, $4 Washington Apples.

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

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Meetings Events Activities

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

DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm.

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

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

community calendar

SATURDAY - April 14

Langston Hughes African American Film Festival (4/14-4/22). www.langstonblackfilmfest.org A Gathering of Men in Edmonds. 8:15-11:30am.

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

Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details.

Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouth center.org. (Also meets Thursdays & Fridays 4-10pm.)

Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. www.rainbowbridgeclub.org or visit rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com “Come Together: The Music of the Beatles” - Seattle Men’s Chorus on Whidbey Island. 7pm. South Whidbey High School Performing Arts Center, 5675 Maxwelton Rd, Langley. Tickets $25. 360-675-7057, cada@whidbey.net “Dina Martina - Ample Wattage!” 8pm. Rebar, 1114 Howell St. Brimming with new songs, new stories, new costumes, new audience gifts and BRAND NEW VIDEO! Like all of Miss Martina’s shows, it’s also brimming with (as the Village Voice says) “comedy that’ll make you piss your pants!” Tickets: $20 advance/$25 at the door. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/218811.

Sistah Sinema: “The Lies We Tell, The Secrets We Keep.” Doors 8pm, Movie 9pm. Chao Bar & Bistro, 1200 Pike St. Tickets: $10 online, $15 at the door. www.sistahsinema.com

SUNDAY - April 15

April 14 thru April 22 PFLAG/Bremerton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 700 Callahan Dr, Bremerton. Meets 3rd Monday each month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 3257724.

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

Sex, Dating & Relationships. 7-8pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets the 1st & 3rd Monday of every month. Talk about sexual health & safety, as well as different types of relationships. Ask questions and get answers from people who really know their stuff. 3222515, www.lamberthouse.org Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. A chance for youth to talk with others about their experiences & concerns related to identifying as Transgender. www.lamberthouse.org Lambert House Art Night. 7:30-9:30pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Les Be Honest. 8-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Open women only AA group. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org.

TUESDAY - April 17

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

Langston Hughes African American Film Festival (4/14-4/22). www.langstonblackfilmfest.org Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHiking Group/ Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday.

Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards!

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

Ethyl Forever Car Club, Pacific NW Region Lambda Car Club Monthly Tire Kick/Social. 10:30am.

Randy’s Restaurant, 10016 E Marginal Way S (south of the Museum of Flight). Meets the 3rd Sunday each month. This monthly informal auto enthusiasts event starts with breakfast at this location with a show & tell and continues to a chosen point of interest. ethylforever@hotmail.com Meditation for GBT Men. 11am-1pm. Cal Anderson House, 400 Broadway. Suitable for beginning & experienced meditators. Sponsored by Dharma Buddies.

Contact Forrest Rode, 920-6177, or Mike Chin (509) 990-0007. Women may wish to contact our sister meditation group via lotus.sisters@yahoo.com. www. dharmabuddies.org Just for Today. 12-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Drop-in 12-step group (Narcotics Anonymous) open to anyone in recovery. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 121:30pm. Seattle University Student Center, 901 12th Ave, Room 122. Every Sunday. LGBTQ supported.

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

& that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattleal-anon.org Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. To sign up visit www.raincity soccer.org “Dina Martina - Ample Wattage!” 2pm. Rebar, 1114 Howell St. (See Saturday, April 14 listing at 8pm for complete details.)

Film Showing: “Audre Lorde - The Berlin Years, 1984-1992.” 2pm. Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave S. This film demonstrates how noted theorist, essayist, poet & Lesbian activist Audre Lorde’s ideas about human differences inspired the development of a Black German movement & the growth of consciousness around racism among white women. www.langstonarts. 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. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. A support group for Lesbian women dealing with divorce, separation & transformation. To attend this group please contact the facilitator at daringdivorceddivas@yahoo.com. SASG 322-2427; www.sasgcc.org Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/ Weds/Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Simply Sundays. 5:30-7pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Peer support for recovery from substance abuse. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

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

Pride Idol. 8pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Grand Prize $1000, weekly prize $100. Weekly special guest performances. To REGISTER visit seattlepride.org/ pride-idol Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

MONDAY - April 16

Women Facing HIV. 12noon-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Drop-in peer support group for women living with HIV/AIDS. 322-2437. www.sasgcc.org SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Women’s Commission Meeting. 5:30-8pm.

Municipal Bldg, 600 4th Ave Rm 221. Meets 3rd Monday each month (except December). SWC is a 20-member volunteer advisory board that advises the Mayor, City Council, & all City of Seattle departments on matters concerning women & women’s rights.

Meetings open to the public. 684-4537.

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

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

The group offers a safe, supportive & welcoming space where concerned persons can share their experiences, struggles, joys & resources. (425) 462-9411, 542-2549.

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

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

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Safe Schools Coalition Monthly Meeting. 3-5pm.

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

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

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

Human Rights 101 Forum. 5:30-7pm. Seattle City Council Chambers, 600 4th Ave, Second Floor. Learn how human rights protect against all forms of discrimination including racism. Acquire tools to make a difference in your community & become an advocate for dignity & justice. Hosted by City Council member Bruce Harrell & the Seattle Human Rights Commission.

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

The Sexual Minority Community Advisory Council has been established by the SPD to increase relationships & communication between the community & the SPD. Members of the GLBT community are invited to attend. kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Topics range from family issues to school happenings to like/lust/ love relationships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Different Drummers. Intermediate 7-8:15pm; Beginners 8:20-9:30pm. Every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. For info & location call Dennis, 363-4500 or differentdrummers@ mac.com Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older.

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

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

Ageless. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Positive Outlook. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. A confidential support group for Gay & Bi men who have been living long-term with HIV. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org.

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

Celebrating 39 Years!

Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI).

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

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

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

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WEDNESDAY - April 18

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. www.mature friends.org Women’s HIV+ Support Group in Tacoma. 1-3pm.

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

True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community.

For information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter.

(425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6-7:15pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Discuss the best LGBT novels with other book-lovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come once or come every week. http://faculty.washington.edu/swittet/sglbookclub/ SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Lotus Sisters with Arinna Weisman. 6:30pm.

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

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

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

Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300. All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. No fee, donations welcome. www.ingersoll center.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: seattlemoviebears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Sex, Dating & Healthy Relationships. 7-8pm.

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

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

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

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

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

Border Riders Motorcycle Club Meet & Greet.

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

THURSDAY - April 19

Northwest Bears Spring Thaw XVIII (4/19-4/22). For details visit www.springthaw.org Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.”

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

BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting.

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

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

Visit us online www.sgn.org

Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Fridays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.)

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

FREE. 622-5555 x 212.

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

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

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

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

Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 14-22. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm.

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

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

QLaw Annual Banquet. Reception 6pm, Dinner & Program 7pm. Hyatt at Olive 8, 8th Ave & Olive St. Features keynote speaker Evan Wolfson of Freedom to Marry. General Admission $125; QLaw members $95. www.q-law.org Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.)

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

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

Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower Atrium. Every Thursday. Support meetings for Gay fathers & Gay men who are currently or previously married. Safe, anonymous, non-judgmental environment of caring fathers & friends. You are not alone. www.gfas.org or our message board at http://groups. yahoo.com/groups/gayfathersseattle Gay Male Sexuality & Relationships. 7:30-9pm.

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

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

“Don’t Let Anyone Steal Your Magic” Cats Cast Benefit for Trevor Project. 12midnight. R Place, 619 E Pine St. Cats cast members will be singing songs & dancing, with some cast members in drag & more!

The cast will be selling raffle tickets & will receive $1 from each drink sold during their show to benefit the Trevor Project. www.wix.com/CATSbenefit/Seattle

FRIDAY - April 20

GLSEN Day of Silence. For information visit www. glsenwa.org Northwest Bears Spring Thaw XVIII (4/19-4/22). For details visit www.springthaw.org Q-Squared Spring (4/20-4/22). A celebration of Self & Spring for GBT men. For information & to REGISTER visit www.qsquared.org Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm.

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

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Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Thursdays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.)

Born This Way Kafe. 5-9pm. Cal Anderson Park Shelterhouse, 1635 11th Ave. Every Friday. A welcoming place where LGBTQ youth ages 13-19, friends & allies can gather, be themselves & have fun. 883-6110, randy.wiger@seattle.gov Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org Film Showing: “Prodigal Sons” by Kimberly Reed.

7pm. Magnolia United Church of Christ, 3555 W McGraw St. “Prodigal Sons” follows three siblings - a Trans woman, a Gay man & their adopted brother who discovers he is the grandson of Orson Welles & Rita Hayworth - back to their Montana hometown, where a powerful story of an entire family’s transformation unfolds. FREE. First Fridays in Yakima. 7-9pm. 223 N 1st St, Yakima.

Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays. Social, support, education & advocacy group for the Yakima area GLBTQ community & their allies. All are welcomed & invited. (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html Rain Country Dance Night. 7-11pm, lessons at 7:15pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. An evening of country-western dancing for the LGBTQ community.

FREE. www.raincountrydance.org.

Seattle Prime Timers Coffee Reunion. 7pm. Starbucks, 1600 E Olive Way. Meets the 1st & 3rd Friday each month. Metro routes 8, 9, 14, 43, 49 & 60. 3290793; http://seattleprimetimers.usa-50.com Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

Pioneers & Warriors TM. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Friday. Peer support group for Gay & Bi men over 40 - honoring the past, accepting the present & embracing the future. Group attendance requires facilitator approval. Please contact Joel Davis at 261-6616. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org “Dina Martina - Ample Wattage!” 8pm. Rebar, 1114 Howell St. (See Saturday, April 14 listing at 8pm for complete details.)

GaYme Night 4 Gay & Bi Men. 8pm-1am. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun for Gay & Bi men. www.sasgcc.org LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 8pm.

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

Every Friday. (See related listing on Sunday, 4/15, at noon for complete details.) Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org “A Language of Their Own” Opening Night. 8pm.

Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. Award-winning 1995 play about the lives & relationships of four Gay men, written

by Chay Yew & directed by Victor Pappas. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 students & seniors. www. brownpapertickets.com

SATURDAY - April 21

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Northwest Bears Spring Thaw XVIII (4/19-4/22). For details visit www.springthaw.org Q-Squared Spring (4/20-4/22). A celebration of Self & Spring for GBT men. For information & to REGISTER visit www.qsquared.org Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday each month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lamberthouse.org Music of Remembrance - Sparks of Glory: “Far is My Home.” 2pm. Plestcheef Auditorium, Seattle Art Museum, 1st & University St. This 90-minute concert contrasts SAM’s Gauguin exhibit with chamber music works by three Czech composers - Pavel Haas, Erwin Schulhoff & Gideon Klein. FREE. www.musicof remembrance.org Bi & Bi Mixed-Gender Social Group. 4-6pm. Wayward Coffee, 8570 Greenwood Ave N. Meets 3rd Saturday each month. Social get-together for Bisexual men & women, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks. www.binetseattle.org.

Camp Ten Trees “Shine” Dinner & Auction. 6pm.

Herban Feast, SODO Park, 3200 1st Ave S. Fine dining & festivities in support of children & youth in the LGBTQA community. Cost: $55 regular, $125 VIP. For more information & to REGISTER visit www. camptentrees.org Queer Prom. 6pm-12midnight. Pacific Lutheran University, University Center, Park Ave & 122nd St S. A drug & alcohol free event presented by Tacoma’s Rainbow Center and Oasis Youth Center. Open to LGBTQA youth 14-24. $2 suggested donation. oasisyouth center@gmail.com Meet US Vice Presidential Candidate Christina Lopez. 7pm. 1903 NE 82nd St. Ms Lopez is running as a Freedom Socialist Party write-in candidate with Stephen Durham of New York. A dedicated longtime fighter for immigrant rights, Ms Lopez is president of Seattle Radical Women. Appetizers & desserts will be served for $8. fspseattle@mindspring.com, www. votesocialism.com “Dina Martina - Ample Wattage!” 8pm. Rebar, 1114 Howell St. (See Saturday, April 14 listing at 8pm for complete details.)

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SUNDAY - April 22

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Northwest Bears Spring Thaw XVIII (4/19-4/22). For details visit www.springthaw.org Q-Squared Spring (4/20-4/22). A celebration of Self & Spring for GBT men. For information & to REGISTER visit www.qsquared.org Earth Gay 2012. 10am-5pm. Cheshiahud Trail, 2734 Westlake Ave N. The LGBTQ community’s most visible expression of environmental activism. A coordinated day of service projects fostering community for people of all orientations by tangibly making an impact in our cities & neighborhoods. Sponsored by OUT for Sustainability.

“Dina Martina - Ample Wattage!” 2pm. Rebar, 1114 Howell St. (See Saturday, April 14 listing at 8pm for complete details.)

Seattle Rainbow Contra Dance. 3:30-6pm. Dance Underground, 340 15th Ave E. For LGBTQ folks & friends & all who want to dance. Mariah Pepper calls.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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

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

Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club is an umbrella organizing sponsoring LGBTQ-supported recovery meetings.

CHAC is currently looking for a new home. www. chacseattle.org, 860-9560 or call 587-2838. (Groups formerly meeting at CHAC are currently meeting at SASG (Seattle Area Support Groups) and other locations. Check out the SGN’s Community Calendar listings to find these groups.)

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

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

Report domestic violence and sexual assault.

Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.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 Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 511 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction for the LGBT community and allies can be borrowed free of charge.

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

Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Mantra: 329-0886, www.jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Northwest Bears: www. nwbears.com; The Olympians: www.The Olympians. net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 888-809-5035,

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www.raincityjacks.org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples.org; Seattle Men in Leather: www. seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, www.seattle primetimers.org.

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

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

Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefounda-

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tion. 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 Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - 235-7235.

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

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

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

Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org Shanti - 324-1520; www.rosehedge.org SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network - www.shiftrecovery.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.

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

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

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

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

Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.MatthewsPlace.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 6712838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; 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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