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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 17, Volume 41, April 26, 2013

by Jessica Price SGN A&E Writer

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PRINCE THE SHOWBOX AT THE MARKET April 18 When Prince drops some new material on his website and announces that in less than a month he’ll embark on a nine-city tour

of intimate venues, you’d better pay attention – and you’d better do it fast. Even with tickets priced at $250 for each of the four Seattle shows (two per night), three were sold out before many fans could roll up some change and march on down to the box office. Predictably, the see prince page 40

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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer BLACK WATCH PARAMOUNT THEATRE Through May 5 Everyone who has seen a production, anywhere, of Black Watch, an intense production based on interviews with Scottish servicemen who served in Iraq (by the National Theatre of Scotland), has said it’s amazing and not-to-be-missed. It’s been seen in New York City and Chicago, besides all over Europe.

We have a unique opportunity to see it for ourselves as it arrives at see black watch page 29

Cameron Barnes in Black Watch

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An angel in drag Ladie Chablis to raise money for Boston Marathon victims

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor Every year, Seattle drag personality Ladie Chablis, the house queen of R Place, holds a birthday weekend fundraiser. In this way Chablis has raised money for a variety of charities, service organizations, and other nonprofits. Most recently she set out to tackle youth suicide by raising huge amounts

will undergo several brain surgeries due to the blast, and his little six-year-old sister lost her leg and was in danger of losing the other one too.”

“That’s when it really hit me that this family was suffering because of someone else’s negative actions,” Chablis continued.

“So the only way for me to not just grieve over their loss, I felt, was to pitch in and help out this family.”

“People know that it’s not just about my birthday but more how I feel about this community. I love Seattle and whatever I can do to help – I’m on it.” of money for the Youth Suicide Prevention Program’s OUTLoud Project.

But this year is different.

On April 15, Chablis (aka Howard Russell) was listening to the TV when the Bos-

It’s hard to say just how much money Chablis has raised over the last seven years of birthday party fundraisers at R Place. Reports from local organizations required to record such information suggest the figure courtesy Ladie Chablis

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who will be celebrating with me.”

Throughout the seven years of service to the community, there is no denying that Chablis calls R Place home. “With any home, you cherish it,” Chablis told SGN.

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ton Marathon was bombed. She heard the announcement that an eight-year-old boy had died from the blast.

“My heart sunk,” Chablis told SGN. For a while, the young child, Martin Richard, was the only reported known fatality.

Soon after, there would be two more.

RESOLVED TO HELP “When they showed his picture and talked about how much he loved helping people, it reminded me of myself,” said Chablis. “Later that evening, I learned that his mother

is well over $50,000.

This year’s birthday celebration, taking place over two nights (April 26-27, 9:30-11 p.m.), will be during Lashes Cabaret, which Chablis headlines weekly. She says it will be “more of a spiritual thing” this time around.

“People know that it’s not just about my birthday but more how I feel about this community,” said Chablis. “I love Seattle and whatever I can do to help – I’m on it.

“So it’s more of a celebration of giving and loving. I have a few friends from Portland

VETERAN PERFORMER Chablis is not new to the game – she has performed as a drag queen for over a decade.

“When it comes to winning titles I love the competition of it all,” she said. “And if I don’t win I keep trying ’til I do. It took me 10 years to win La Femme Magnifique.

And now trying for RuPaul’s Drag Race, I’ll keep doing that ’til they finally take it off the air unless something new comes my way.”

“I really love the people who enjoy my talent,” she said. “It’s a good feeling knowing that when the evening is done at a show someone went home smiling. I enjoy when someone comes up to me and says, ‘A friend told me about you’ and they express how they feel about the show.”

“Fans,” continued Chablis, “are based on your personality and what you give them.”

Aside from wanting to help out the Boston family in need, Chablis said that it is because of her fans, her compassion for humanity, and love for this community that inspired her decision. “I’m scared that what happened in Boston can happen anywhere – even Seattle,” she said. “You wake up one day and within hours you or one of your family members is gone. Just like Martin’s family. I wish we lived in a world where we can all feel safe. Unfortunately there are way too many evil people out there and you have to watch your back.”

A HEART FOR CHILDREN The other beneficiary on April 26 and 27 is Rise n’ Shine, which provides emotional support and advocacy for children and teens affected by HIV/AIDS.

“If you can tell, my pattern with fundraising is all about the children,” Chablis told SGN. “When I first heard of Rise n’ Shine I didn’t understand what they did. It wasn’t until someone asked me if R Place could help raise money for these kids to go to camp.”

“I was like, ‘OK,’ and then they explained to me that these kids were either infected or living with someone who has HIV or AIDS,” said Chablis. “Their mission really speaks to me. These kids, or anyone who has HIV/AIDS, should live their life like everyone else and not let it control them.

“Every year at R Place, Lashes Cabaret dedicates the whole month of December to Rise n’ Shine and the bar’s owners, Rick and Steve, the managers, bar staff, and the Lashes Cabaret girls are all about making sure each kid gets what they ask for, and that’s a good feeling.”

Chablis has been performing in drag for 12 years and maintains that Lashes Cabaret is her favorite show. “When I first approached R Place General Manager Floyd Lovelady about having a drag show, he and I presented it to the owners. “I had no idea it would run this long, and every year it gets better and better,” she said. “It’s my baby and I thank R Place for the opportunity.”

Of those 21 years, her most memorable moment in drag was being crowned La Femme Magnifique International after 10 years of trying. “I still look at the video with disbelief,” said Chablis. “It was one of the happiest days of my life.”

“I love to perform more than anyone can imagine,” she said. “I like to pick a song that people are going to get up and dance to and that’s some good energy.”

Chablis has a message for SGN readers: “I want say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone for their love and support and many years of enjoying my talent and energy on stage. I love you all.”

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Warts and all

Book-It’s Huck Finn gives you the unvarnished Twain

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN: UNCENSORED BOOK-IT REPERTORY THEATRE Through May 12 Young Christopher Morson is hardly off-stage for even a few seconds in the new Book-It Repertory Theatre adaptation of the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Uncensored. He leaps, bounds, cartwheels, and sneaks around stage in a complete embodiment of the young protagonist of Mark Twain’s stories. Along with a great performance by Geoffery Simmons as runaway slave Jim, Morson delivers the goods.

The story of Huck Finn has been told as a popular musical, Big River, recently performed by Village Theatre in Issaquah. If you’ve seen the musical, you’ve seen much of what is contained in the Book-It version of the story.

Huck Finn is a young teen who is the only child of a drunkard who beats him and then abandons him until he hears Huck has come into money. Then he abducts him and terrorizes him, causing Huck to sneak away and fake his death. Huck hides out on a small island near his town and finds Jim, a runaway slave who hopes to get to a slaveryfree state. Instead, as they jump on a raft on the wide Mississippi River, they drift south into a series of dangers.

NO SUGAR-COATING The “uncensored” part of this title is due to an unfettered use of the n-word, which is liberally peppered throughout Twain’s book, reflecting the vernacular of the time.

(A number of high schools across the country have begun using an expurgated version that changes it to “slave” in an effort to somehow erase the casual nature of racism in our long history of people-owning.)

Book-It’s adaptors, director Jane Jones and Judd Parkin, have deliberately kept the word in their adaptation and kept it in casual dialogue, tossing it off as any person would have, including the slaves themselves, at that time. It is meant to be simultaneously shocking and mundane. It is also a way to reflect on who we have become and why even a celebrated writer such as Twain would write in that way.

The main point of the story is that Huck begins to realize who his friend is, and who cares about him, and that the attitudes of the “abolitionists” might be right after all.

Huck begins to do that when he makes up his mind to be evil, as he puts it, not caring what further trouble he gets into.

SOLID SUPPORT The Book-It production uses a cadre of choral performers in a different presentation. Multiple people speak a narration at once, sometimes with a rhythmic sing-song effect. Humorous moments are played out at times using humans as props (such as demonstrating how Huck shoots a pig and uses its blood to fake his own death before escaping), giving some lighter-hearted opportunities in the adventures of the play. It sometimes works well and sometimes is a distraction as one wonders why they’re doing it. It’s a choice, neither always a good one nor a bad one.

Russell Hodgkinson and Peter Jacobs excel as the diabolical King and Duke, es-

Geoffery Simmons (l) and Christopher Morson in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Uncensored

pecially in their crude reconstruction of Shakespeare, and Hodgkinson is suitably creepy as Huck’s father. Gin Hammond demonstrates her chameleon-like skills as Huck’s caretaker, Widow Douglas, and part of the chorus.

Musicians led by the talented Theresa Holmes perform original music by Dan Wheetman that lends an authentic feel to the play. Lighting is key for this production and Andrew D. Smith does a great job with various river locales and every time of day stg presents

(l to r) Richard Rankin, Cameron Barnes, Benjamin Davies, Stuart Martin, Adam McNamara, and Gavin Jon Wright in Black Watch

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the Paramount Theatre for a two-weekend stay.

The press release says, “Hurtling from a poolroom in Fife to an armored wagon in Iraq, Black Watch is based on interviews conducted by Gregory Burke with former soldiers who served in Iraq. Viewed through the eyes of those on the ground, Black Watch reveals what it means to be part of the legendary Scottish regiment, what it means to be part of the war on terror, and what it means to make the journey home again.

John Tiffany’s production makes powerful and inventive use of movement, music, and song to create a visceral, complex, and urgent piece of theater.”

COALITION PARTNER Black Watch is the name of the Scottish brigade whose existence is hundreds of years old – the brigade that Scotland sent to be part of the “coalition” forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Not only did the American public not hear much from its own soldiers in Iraq, it heard virtually nothing from those of other coalition members. This is an opportunity to hear that unique perspective.

In an exchange with the writer, Gregory Burke, SGN got a glimpse into the writing process. Burke had a series of interviews with members of Black Watch in a pub. The interviews were not easy to obtain, which is part of what is portrayed on stage. Burke describes that, before rehearsals began, “the script was all written. Rehearsals were about how we put together those scenes that

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were in Iraq and the scenes when they were at home in the pub.

“There were a series of historical scenes that I had written which were all condensed and turned into the parade scene. Also, John [Tiffany, director] and Steven [Hoggett, movement] had to find a nonverbal language in order to portray the emotions of the soldiers. Like most working-class males, they weren’t forthcoming with their emotions.”

Burke says that when they conceived of the piece, in 2004, they didn’t really know how they were going to stage it. “I don’t think any of the creative team had any idea about how the play was going to turn out.

I only wanted to reflect the experiences of the soldiers. I think the military is quite a theatrical institution anyway. The clothes, the music, etc. ... What was a surprise was

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or night.

This production is suitable for younger children, though some preparation for the language might be appropriate. For more information (including a calendar of related special events), go to www.book-it.org or call (206) 216-0833.

Discuss your opinions with sgncritic@ gmail.com or go to www.facebook.com/SeattleTheaterWriters. how easily it lent itself to making a theater piece from it.”

‘WRITING IS POLITICAL’ Burke’s plays are often wickedly funny, and also often based on very topical or “political” subjects. Battery Farm deals with the elderly and who is taking care of them; Debt focuses on the pile of debt many create by bad habits or out of necessity.

Asked about his writing, Burke says, “I don’t really think of myself as a political writer, but it does seem to be where I have ended up. Writing is political. Whatever you write, you are making choices about the stories you tell about the world. Personally, I have always wanted to write a movie where someone walks into a situation room and says, ‘Gentlemen, we have a situation here.’”

Burke feels pleasure that Black Watch is still running and still producing positive reaction, and he feels it’s making a difference in awareness. “It’s just a shame it’s still relevant,” he says. “But then, a piece like this is always relevant. Powerful nations have always bullied weaker nations throughout history.”

He doesn’t think there is any gap in understanding between American audiences and European ones. “American audiences get it. Soldiers are soldiers. War is war. All that’s different is that the other armies have different kits.”

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO There is a stern warning accompanying the advertisements for Black Watch: it’s an hour and 50 minutes long, and if you need to leave, you’ll be escorted out with no option to return. Also, age 16+ is advised, and there is no late seating! The Paramount is reconfiguring its seating from the normal 3,000 seats to 400 in a gallery-like, two-sided format to accommodate this unique production, so tickets may be at a premium. For more information, go to www.stgpresents. org or call (206) 682-1414.

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Love that dirty water Gritty Mud is a powerful coming-of-age adventure MUD Opens April 26 Ellis (Tye Sheridan) is 14. He lives on a houseboat on the banks of a country river in Arkansas with his parents, Mary Lee (Sarah Paulson) and Senior (Ray McKinnon). He has a crush on 16-year-old highschooler May Pearl (Bonnie Sturdivant).

His best friend, Neckbone (Jacob Lofland), scavenges the river with his eccentric uncle, Galen (Michael Shannon), for lost treasures

he longs to believe that love is as true and as pure as the stories say. Even though he’s warned off by wizened old man Tom Blankenship (Sam Shepard), living in seclusion on far bank of the river, and although it’s apparent Mud is wanted by the police and that Juniper isn’t the angelic, devoted woman Mud has led him to believe, the teen still wants to help him, and even if it means putting his own life on the line he’s going to make sure his new friend achieves the deepest desires buried within the confines of his not-so hardened heart.

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The movie is a character-driven descent into the lives of people who are instantly familiar – individuals you can relate to and understand almost as if you’ve known them your entire life. the two can refurbish and sell.

It’s a typical summer for the two boys – typical, that is, until they hear tale of a gigantic motorboat stranded atop a tree on an island not far from the mouth of the river.

Wanting to claim the boat as their own, they discover a peculiar, talkative loner calling himself Mud (Matthew McConaughey) living within, spinning a yarn about saving the life of his dearest lady love, Juniper (Reese Witherspoon), and how the two of them will sail away into the sunset together.

Ellis wants to believe this stranger for a multitude of reasons, especially because

UNEXPECTED TWISTS Mud is the third film from indie darling Jeff Nichols. Like Shotgun Stories and Take Shelter before it, the movie is a characterdriven descent into the lives of people who are instantly familiar – individuals you can relate to and understand almost as if you’ve known them your entire life. Also like those two previous efforts, Nichols once again subverts genre convention and slowly goes in directions you don’t always see coming.

If his debut was a Hatfield-and-McCoy descent into familial darkness and his sophomore effort a psychological freak-out combining nature in upheaval and a devoted father slowly losing his marbles, then his third is a coming-of-age drama of faith, understanding, and friendship that defies convention resulting in an authentic urgency unique unto itself.

The whole movie is seen through Ellis’s eyes, and it is his view of the world that anchors the narrative. He sees his parents struggling to keep their marriage intact, he is told that his time living on the river may be coming to an end and he experiences the first throes of an all-consuming crush. Each of these elements weigh on him in almost

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equal measure, making him question if love exists in the world or if it is nothing more than a fantasy people choose to embrace in order to give their everyday lives momentum and meaning.

In the person of Mud he constructs a figurehead to test all of his ideas and constructs, to prove to himself that love can save the day and heal all wounds. But like all fairy tales the truth is far more complex, and it is the darkness and the dangers surrounding Ellis’s quest that will give him insights he’ll carry with him for the rest of his life. Much like the boys searching for the body of a missing classmate in Stand By Me, the journey is what it is of most importance, not the supposed pot of gold to hopefully be discovered at the end of it, making what happens along the road all the more tender and evocative in the process.

MAGIC McCONAUGHEY McConaughey’s hot streak continues, the actor delivering another strong performance that proves his serpentine, complicated portraits in films as diverse as The Lincoln Lawyer, Killer Joe, Bernie, The Paperboy, and Magic Mike were anything but flukes. He makes Mud a fascinating figure, the multifarious layers lurking within this slithery storyteller coming to the forefront in fits and starts, the actor holding his cards as close to the vest as he can. McConaughey has moments of surreal beauty reminding us all why we thought he was going to be the Next Big Thing after 1996’s A Time to Kill, coming into his own during this current stretch of crackerjack performances in ways few would have thought possible beforehand.

Yet as great as he is – and he is terrific – none of this would matter if not for Nichols’s faith and trust in his main two child

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stars, Sheridan and Lofland. He allows the duo to disappear inside their roles in ways that defy description, the pair of boys living the film heart and soul instead of role-playing it as if they were outsiders dropped into a world they’d never known beforehand.

Sheridan, in particular, dominated my attentions, the youngster having moments of affecting magnificence that brought a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye.

Nichols doesn’t get it all right, and there are a few dramatic narrative shortcuts involving Shepard’s and Witherspoon’s characters that don’t feel anywhere near as authentic as the majority of the rest of the picture does. Additionally, Joe Don Baker and Paul Sparks are more or less wasted as the heavies, and while the pair do have a couple of individual moments where the potential for them to terrify is insidiously insinuated, I can’t truly say either of them sent shivers up and down my spine. Finally, the climactic events at Ellis’s home were a little too overblown, and while Nichols stages these explosive last acts with energy and panache they didn’t ring anywhere near as truthfully as the majority of the rest consistently did.

Even so, Mud works, plain and simple, everything building to a poetic final set of images that brought a smile to my face while it invigorated my heart with an overall ebullience I could barely contain. McConaughey proves again he’s an actor willing to take chances and dive into even the most unspeakable aspects of a character with a fearless abandon others would be terrified of. As for Nichols, once again he shows he’s a director worthy of the hype and praise continually thrown in his direction, and as excited as I am about this release, that’s nothing compared to my breathless anticipation to discover what he’s got up his cinematic sleeve next.

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by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer IT’S A DISASTER Opens April 26 Emma Mandrake (Erinn Hayes) and her husband, Pete (Blaise Miller), host a semiannual Sunday brunch for their closest friends. As per usual, Tracy (Julia Stiles) is bringing her latest beau, university professor Glen (David Cross), and even though things are going well (it’s their third date)

she’s pessimistically certain he’ll prove to be insane just like her past boyfriends. Other guests include chemist Hedy (America Ferrera), her longtime boyfriend Shane (Jeff Grace), and vivacious marrieds Lexi (Rachel Boston) and Buck (Kevin M. Brennan).

Jenny (Laura Adkin) and Gordon (Rob McGillivray) are also supposed to attend, but they’re perpetually late for everything.

Things go as normal – the girls bicker and banter back and forth while a few of the guys wonder what the score of the game is.

Yet things aren’t what they seem. Shane’s attempt to bid for a rare comic book is undone by a bad cell connection. The score of the game can’t be ascertained because the cable is out. Going to the computer isn’t helping, as the Internet is down as well. On top of that, Emma and Pete are getting a divorce, a little tinsel of information that inadvertently slips out long before the pair intended it to.

And oh yeah. On top of all the regularly scheduled domestic drama, terrorists have detonated a handful of “dirty” bombs downtown, the effects of which are slowly engulfing the remainder of the city. Trapped in the house, no way to escape, forced to seal it off completely from the outside world, the four couples are slowly coming to the realization that this afternoon just might be their last, their individual problems still important if now a bit insignificant considering current events.

DEEPLY COMPLEX The genius of writer/director Todd Berger’s (The Scenesters) It’s a Disaster is just how rudimentary and mundane much of what transpires within its fiendishly brief 88 minutes turns out to be. While these seven friends and one newcomer to the group do freak out, do have moments where they ponder doing more than they are humanly capable of, by and large they treat the revelation that this could be their last day on Earth in a way that feels honest, realistic, emotional, and true. It’s like someone took The Big Chill, Manhattan Murder Mystery, A Wedding, The Last Supper, Right at Your Door, and a random episode of “The Big Bang Theory” or “Modern Family” and dropped them in a Cuisinart, the resulting mélange a surprisingly smart and consistently funny stew I found wholly satisfying.

It’s interesting, considering how short the movie is, combined with the number of individuals involved in the chaos, to discover how richly defined all of the characters are. Each is given their own beat, their own moment (some more than others), each performer asked to craft three-dimensional

Subtly unnerving Salem a supernatural terror THE LORDS OF SALEM Opens April 26 Salem, Mass., radio personality Heidi Hawthorne (Sheri Moon Zombie) has received an unusual package, purportedly from a new underground band calling themselves The Lords. She and her partners, “Whitey” Salvador (Jeffrey Daniel Phillips) and Herman Jackson (Ken Foree), play it on the late-night airwaves to gauge the reaction, and that evening’s guest, local historian and museum curator Francis Matthias (Bruce Davison), is immediately curious as to where the record came from and who was responsible for its production.

Back at home, Heidi is certain someone has moved down the hall from her into a vacant apartment, but kindly building manager Lacy (Judy Geeson) does her best to assure her this is not the case. She also takes the time to introduce her favorite tenant to two of her most devoted friends, women she refers to as her “sisters” even if it’s plainly obvious the trio isn’t related by blood: eccentrically catty Sonny (Dee Wallace) and plainspoken psychic Megan (Patricia Quinn).

That’s all I’m going to say in regard to plot or synopsis as it concerns Rob Zombie’s latest horror enterprise, The Lords of Salem, although I’m pretty sure you can figure out what might be going on and where all of this is heading. Safe to say, this story is set in Salem for good reason, and to surmise that something supernatural might be going on

ENDING A LETDOWN The way things climax I did find to be a tad annoying, everything devolving into some sort of heavy-metal music video mon-

tage that’s sadly nonsensical. The air of mystery surrounding Heidi’s ultimate destination is supposed to chill, supposed to take our breath away and leave us shivering in questioning fear. Yet all I felt was disappointment, thinking that Zombie himself wasn’t certain exactly where he wanted to take things, instead deciding on a climax that’s too obnoxiously ephemeral for its own good.

All the same, when the movie works it does so marvelously, the fact I sat in the theater in frazzled rapt attention not something I dismiss lightly.

Tension ratchets up throughout, and the director has crafted great character parts for genre icons Stone, Quinn, and the nakedly frightening Meg Foster. Geeson does a deliciously malevolent ballet that Ruth Gordon herself would cheer if she were still around, while Davison anchors things with an authentic intellectualism easy to urge on and root for even though an air of tragedy ominously circles him right from the start.

Is it great? Sadly, no, I can’t go that far, the closing 10 minutes nowhere near as satisfying as the opening 80. But even so, The Lords of Salem is a giant step in the right direction for Zombie, and for a director I’ve thought precious little positive about in the past, the fact I’m now excited to see what he’s got in store for us in the future speaks volumes.

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isn’t a gigantic stretch.

STARTLING EFFECTIVENESS To say I have not been a fan of Zombie’s previous films would an understatement. I was OK with House of 1000 Corpses, but no more than that, and found The Devil’s Rejects to be an abhorrent pile of trash I wouldn’t want my worst … well, anything, to be forced to endure. As for the former musician’s 2007 remake of John Carpenter’s Halloween (and its 2009 sequel), the less said about those the better.

So I’m slightly surprised to admit that for the most part, up until the whack-a-doo finale, I was pretty darn impressed with The Lords of Salem. The movie is chillingly effective, moving with an unnerving precision recalling in some respects Robert Wise’s The Haunting, Roman Polanski’s Rosemary’s Baby, and Ti West’s The House of the Devil. While the imagery can be a little psychedelically silly and while the gothic overtones can be on the heavy-handed side, the central emotional whirlpool is still startlingly effective, the events circulating around Heidi attempting to seduce her into embracing an inner darkness she didn’t even know was there viscerally compelling.

I will say that, for all his storytelling faults, Zombie has always been an intriguing visual stylist, giving his films a look and feel that avoids many of the usual pictorial clichés, allowing them to have an unnerving vibrancy uniquely their own. He takes that to a new level here, Brandon Trost’s (That’s My Boy) steadily self-assured camerawork navigating the claustrophobic confines of

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A SATIRICAL TRIUMPH Some of this can feel staged, especially early on, Berger’s dialogue trying to find just the right John Sayles-meets-Lawrence Kasdan rhythm without quite ever getting there. For about ten minutes I was worried the facile banality of it all was going to force me tune out, and even though I was somewhat intrigued by the way each of the actors was throwing themselves into the proceedings, I wasn’t certain there was going to be enough in the way of narrative meat and potatoes to keep me wanting to watch.

How wrong I was. The setup to all that is going to happen is pure inspiration, Berger upping the ante and tightening the screws with confident inspiration. He makes each person real, a flesh-and-blood persona I could relate to and in many ways understand, making the bleak nature of the dark comedy to come all the more hysterically poignant. Better than that, the director crafts a final ten minutes that are as bleakly humorous as they are sublime, closing things out with an imaginative gusto bordering on perfection – making It’s a Disaster a satirical triumph almost certain to stand the test of time. anchor bay

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complexity out of the briefest of brushstrokes. Berger’s script isn’t afraid to push to the extremes, doesn’t shy away from potentially alienating viewers by having someone say or do something that might be considered unforgivable, always making sure to keep perspective and the enormity of the situation resonating even if the sandbox being played within is a small one.

It goes without saying that certain actors make more of an impression than others, Stiles and Cross somewhat unsurprisingly stealing a great deal of the limelight. But it should be noted that all of the women excel here, Hayes, Ferrera, and Boston all taking center stage on more than a number of occasions. Each of them makes a magnetic imprint, the deep complexity of the performances a genuine surprise that kept me on my toes.

Jennifer Spence’s (Splinter) exquisite production design with aggressively uncomforting grace. The self-control he showcases, his allowances for silence and for serenity to speak for itself, his eschewing of the typical jump scares and obnoxious music cues all-too-familiar to the genre, all of it showcases a marvelous maturation on his part I cannot help but applaud.

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Sunny day duo Colvin, Carpenter pair up for memorable performance

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer SHAWN COLVIN & MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER BENAROYA HALL April 19 A 30-year camaraderie brought two veteran singer-songwriters together under one roof last weekend. Shawn Colvin and Mary Chapin Carpenter, each a multiple Grammy winner and successful crossover artist, have sung on each other’s records, played spon-

gun Down the Avalanche” and “Round of Blues” flawlessly, her high-pitched voice gliding beautifully through the hall.

WARM REPARTEE When the duo weren’t singing, they adlibbed comically about age, womanhood, and ex-boyfriends. Carpenter humorously pointed out a pair of concertgoers sneaking into their seats after the first song, telling the crowd that she was starting to worry that the occupants of those seats may have gotten into a fight on the way over. “So, is

These women put on a great show, one that clearly validates their lengthy careers and friendship. taneously in each other’s living rooms, and jointly made a music video, but have never collaborated live in a formal setting. On Friday night, they turned a full Benaroya Hall into an intimate listening party that also delivered its share of laughs.

The evening began with a cover of Donovan’s “Catch the Wind,” Colvin wearing a formal red, sleeveless, ankle-length dress and Carpenter sporting more casual attire - jeans, white blouse, black blazer. They rotated as soloists, one sitting while the other sang and strummed guitar, but on several numbers they played as a duet or gave backup support.

Carpenter sang a warm-fuzzy version of “This Shirt” and a spirited rendition of “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her” (replacing “I’m sorry” with “Kiss my ass”). While the set time of around two hours was evenly divided between the pair, Colvin drew more attention with her effortless soprano vocals and crafty guitar work. She performed “Shot-

everything OK?” she asked the now-seated guests.

Later, Carpenter shared a recent experience at a grocery store where a young cashier exchanged a series of warm smiles and looks with her, and then finally leaned in to say, “My grandmother loves your music.”

A barely written song from Carpenter titled “Hand on My Back” got a rousing reception from the house, which led to a partial standing ovation. She included another favorite, “The Hard Way,” onto the set list, as well. Colvin, meanwhile, contributed a newer tune, “Change Is on the Way” from last year’s All Fall Down recording, and an incandescent version of “Sunny Came Home,” which she introduced as a “murder ballad.” Afterwards, Carpenter joked that she thought for the longest time that her touring partner had channeled Sunny von Bulow when penning that track, which won Grammy Awards for song and record of the year in 1997.

Shawn Colvin (l) and Mary Chapin Carpenter

An encore featured a sweet cover of The Beatles’ “I’ll Be Back” and a pleasant runthrough of Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Only Living Boy in New York.” Carpenter also chipped in “I Feel Lucky” as everybody clapped and joined her on the chorus.

Though the in-between-songs chatter was

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Osborne gets bluesy at Jazz Alley

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amusing, I would’ve opted for less talk and more music, especially since Colvin hardly touched her best material. But that still doesn’t take away the fact that these women put on a great show, one that clearly validates their lengthy careers and friendship.

JOAN OSBORNE WITH THE HOLMES BROTHERS DIMITRIOU’S JAZZ ALLEY April 20 Though it was a bit more toned-down than I anticipated, Joan Osborne’s performance last weekend at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley still had enough spark to light up the room, which was filled to capacity.

The second of two sets on Saturday night began with backup band The Holmes Brothers playing for about 20 minutes before Osborne jumped on stage and shook things up.

She performed a few songs with the trio, including the title track from their 2010 album Feed My Soul, which she produced, and a gentle version of Kris Kristofferson’s “Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends.”

The Holmeses then left the stage, leaving Osborne and pianist/keyboardist Keith Cotton to take over on their own.

Almost 10 years ago, the New York native toured with The Dead, a group comprising several surviving members of The Grateful Dead, and during this time she had to learn a vast amount of songs from their catalog. One of Osborne’s absolute favorites, “Brokedown Palace,” was never used

on that tour, but that didn’t stop her from recording it (on 2006’s Pretty Little Stranger album) and playing a smooth cover of it at Jazz Alley.

An acoustic, dramatic rendition of “St. Teresa” with Osbourne strumming and tapping beautifully on guitar left me speechless. “Spider Web” was all-out funky with Cotton providing churchy organ backgrounds and The Holmes Brothers returning to lend their vocals, as Osborne danced and shook her hips.

I wasn’t thrilled with “One of Us,” the hit single that thrusted Osborne into the spotlight in the mid-’90s. It sounded too delicate on Saturday night, performed as a hushed ballad. I prefer the style of the original, an edgy pop-rock tune. I also thought Wendell Holmes’ supporting vocals in the chorus were unneeded – I imagine it sounding better with Osborne doing it solo.

Just one song was offered for an encore, a bluesy interpretation of Ben Harper’s “There Will Be a Light,” which featured Holmes Brothers drummer Popsy Dixon almost comically speaking the words “there will be” near the end.

Osborne earned a recent Grammy nomination for 2012’s Bring It On Home. Her four-night appearance last weekend in Seattle marked her Jazz Alley debut.

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who also addressed the Gay rumors, taking on America and the “threesome” he’d like to have.

Chris Azzopardi: Some straight guys might have a problem being as chummy as you are with the Gays, but not you. Why’s that?

Olly Murs: Personally, it’s because I’m so comfortable with my sexuality. I know I like women and it’s simply that. I’ve had Gay friends and it’s never been a problem.

Sure, there’s obviously boundaries you can’t cross, but nine times out of 10, it doesn’t bother me. I find that Gay guys are really funny and quite bitchy – but in a good way.

It’s always very funny and it never bothers me if, like, they slap my bum. It’s not like I’m freaked out by it. I don’t care. That’s why I’m so chill with it.

Azzopardi: Using the Kinsey scale, where 0 is exclusively hetero and 6 is exclusively homo, how Gay is your fan base?

Murs: Well, it’s funny, because I’ve done a couple of big events in the U.K. I performed at G-A-Y a few times, and every time I perform I have a really great response from the Gay fans. I’m really comfortable with my sexuality, and to be around Gay guys is fine. I enjoy their company and they enjoy the music as well, which is good.

Azzopardi: So we’re saying maybe a 3 on the scale?

Murs: It’s about 3 to 6. I reckon quite a lot of guys like me.

Azzopardi: Some interviews you’ve done address how not Gay you are. Is that something that comes up a lot?

Murs: Yeah, like I said, I’m really comfortable with my sexuality and I’m really extroverted and I like having a good time.

Some people have even said, “He’s obviously Gay,” because I like to have a good time and I don’t really care. Some people struggle with that.

Azzopardi: What do you make of the Gay rumors?

Murs: I’m straight and I love girls, but

Azzopardi: Anderson Cooper? Neil Patrick Harris?

Murs: Could I do it with Mila Kunis? [laughs] I’d like to see if Will Ferrell would do it. I’d like to see if he’d actually go for it.

I think he would.

Azzopardi: Who are two Gay artists who’ve influenced you musically?

Murs: Definitely Elton John. He’s incredible. I’d probably say George Michael, as well. Regardless of his personal life and the problems he’s been through, his music and his ability to sing and his performances – he’s an amazing artist. Elton John and George Michael are the two who’ve really inspired me in some way, shape, or form musically.

Azzopardi: Your first album, In Case You Didn’t Know, never had a proper release in the U.S., and then the label scrapped it for Right Place Right Time. What happened there?

Murs: To be honest, I always felt it was a bit weird. I was always unsure about releasing that album over here. I wanted a really good album, but it didn’t feel like it was the right album to release here at the moment.

I was writing at the time, so I said to the label, “Look, hold off for a minute – let me just finish this album.” I told the U.S. label, “I have this really good album coming out.

I’m really pleased with it. It’s got ‘Troublemaker,’ which I think will be a big song in the U.K. and hopefully in America.”

Azzopardi: How is this album different than In Case You Didn’t Know?

Murs: This album has much more depth to it. It’s much more mature. It’s cooler. I think the American audience is gonna love it a lot more. The title, for me, says it all: Right Place Right Time. It feels like the right place and the right time for me.

Azzopardi: What’s been the biggest challenge of cracking America?

Murs: It’s a massive market. I’ve never had my expectations high in America – I’ve always kept them low, and I always knew

I’ve always been able to hang around with Gay guys and have a laugh. I think sometimes that offends straight guys for some reason. I don’t know why they decide to write stupid rumors on Twitter and in different magazines saying that I’m Gay. I just think that’s ridiculous. The fact is, they’re probably more worried about their own sexuality than I am.

Azzopardi: There are so many people in this industry that I’m friends with who are Gay, and if I were so dead against talking to Gay people, what kind of person am I? I think that’s just ridiculous. We’re all human beings. We’re all the same. Whether you’re Gay, straight, Bisexual – it doesn’t matter.

But for me, I think it’s quite clear that I’m straight and that I like women. So I don’t know. It’s unfortunate. But hey, who cares.

Azzopardi: I hear you’re a pro at Gay chicken.

Murs: [laughs] You know, I’ve played it twice now. Obviously the game is a straight guy vs. a Gay guy, and normally you’d think that a Gay guy would last longer. Well, I’ve done it twice now and both Gay guys have turned away, which is funny.

Azzopardi: So you win?

Murs: I won both times!

Azzopardi: If you could pick any dude celebrity and play Gay chicken with him, who would you pick?

Murs: Good question. Who do you think I could play with in America?

it was gonna be a tough challenge. I’ve noticed a massive change in the last year.

I came from a TV show here in the U.K. – The X Factor – so I came off that show with a huge fan base who knew who I was without any music coming out, but in the States people don’t really know me, so people haven’t gotten to know me as a person – they’re just listening to my music. I haven’t really been over there that much to do lots of TV shows or big performances. To be at the point where we are now, with how well the singles have done, and to see that success and to see how much we’ve sold over there, it’s brilliant.

Azzopardi: What kind of exposure did The X Factor give you?

Murs: It gave me an amazing opportunity. Reality TV shows seem to put a negative spin sometimes on artists, and people don’t seem to like that I came from The X Factor.

For me, it gave me an opportunity to showcase my personality as well as my voice and my performing, and obviously I was able to showcase that to lot of girls and female fans – and, of course, the male fans. People liked it and I enjoyed what I did. It was great for me, and it’s given me the most amazing job and I love it very, very much. I hope I get to do it for many years to come.

Azzopardi: You’ve toured with One Direction. Were you a fan of boy bands growing up?

Murs: Yeah, massive! I was *NSYNC

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all the way, as well as Backstreet Boys. I was also a massive Spice Girls fan back in the day. I mean, come on, every guy hates to admit it, but we all bought or danced to their songs in a club at some point.

Azzopardi: What’s your go-to Spice Girls song?

Murs: For me, it’s, [sings] “Stop right now/thank you very much/I need somebody with a human touch.”

Azzopardi: Let’s talk about this naked infatuation you have. Pics I’ve seen on the Web show you either with your shirt off, pants off, something off. And you stripped at G-A-Y. Are you an exhibitionist?

Murs: No, I don’t know why. I just, for some reason, have taken a lot of clothes off in the last three years.

And people have taken pictures and caught me with my clothes off. But maybe I am an exhibitionist. I’m not afraid to take my clothes off – that’s basically it. It just happens.

If someone dares me to do something, I always do it.

Azzopardi: What’s the most ridiculous dare you’ve been given?

Murs: Oh God, I was asked to dress up in drag for my documentary [Olly: Life on Murs].

It just got weird. They wanted me to dress up as a drag queen and sing one of my

songs at a proper evening night at a gentleman’s club or something. I was like, “No way am I doing that! I don’t think I can do it. I’m not that good at it.”

Azzopardi: What don’t we know about you?

Murs: I can’t stand raw tomatoes. I hate olives. I’m a 32 waist. I am conscious of my belly and I wish I could have a six-pack.

And I love Kate Beckinsale. She’s my ideal woman.

Azzopardi: So maybe a game of chicken with her, too?

Murs: If you could arrange it. We’ll do a threesome. We’ll have a Gay guy, a really hot Kate Beckinsale look-alike and me.

Azzopardi: I’m in.

Murs: Let’s do it!

Chris Azzopardi is the editor of Q Syndicate, the international LGBT wire service. Reach him via his website, www.chris-azzopardi. com.

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An intimate, unforgettable evening was exactly what Prince delivered. The chemistry with his brand new all-female band 3rdEyeGirl is incendiary, reminiscent of the perfect symmetry he found with Wendy & Lisa circa 1983-86. Seeing Prince’s colossal genius stripped down to a basic setup of two guitars, bass, drums, and occasional keys (by Prince, of course) was a rare treat. The late show Thursday night felt like an invitation to an after-party where new material, rarities, and some seriously heavy jamming were exactly what Prince felt like serving up.

And so he did. Everybody knows that hits fly effortlessly from his fingers – seven Grammy Awards don’t come for nothing – but underneath the hugely successful commercial hits, Prince should be widely recognized for the fiercely independent artist and bona fide guitar prodigy that he is. At times, the set veered into such heavy, crunchy territory that the sound was deafening in the best possible way – Jimi Hendrix being the only possible reference in terms of sheer innovation and ease. At 54, Prince looked fighting fit and not unlike Hendrix, sporting a short Afro and a black ruffled shirt.

Opening with a reworked, throbbing “Let’s Go Crazy,” the set plowed through a hefty back catalog from which Prince undoubtedly spent time culling the very best rarities, album tracks, and new material to show off with the girls.

“Endorphinmachine,” “She’s Always In My Hair,” and “I Like It There” preceded even earlier tracks “When We’re Dancing Close and Slow,” “Bambi,” and “Let’s Work” from Controversy. The Sign “O” the Times album was also prevalent with “I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man”

and “U Got the Look.”

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AN ARTISTIC REBIRTH “Ready for some lip-synching? Everybody’s doing it,” Prince teased, as slick new track “Screwdriver” began and the lyric video flashed in bright retro colors on the screen behind him. (Did he really lip-synch? Not a chance.) The 3rdEyeGirl material, including “Plectrum Electrum” and “FixUrLifeUp,” is energized and solid.

Prince is clearly in the midst of an inspired streak, getting busy in more ways than one, thematically speaking. Making love, falling in love, ladies acting up, a healthy pinch of spirituality – all the themes we’ve come to expect from Prince are present in his new songs. The new material also reveals a dose of wry humor and lyrical barbs, something else Prince is known for. He speaks his mind, though at times it may be in the form of a riddle.

The late show Thursday was rewarded with more off-the cuff surprises than the earlier set. “I said I wasn’t going to do this … but it’s the late show,” Prince relented at encore time, firing off a hit sampler to level all in its path and making the audience lose their minds with “When Doves Cry,” “Hot Thing,” “Nasty Girl,” “Alphabet Street,” “A Love Bizarre,” Darling Nikki,” “Pop Life,” “I Would Die 4 U,” and “Housequake.”

The club dates were in many ways the flip side to Prince’s last Seattle-area appearance at the Tacoma Dome in December 2011.

Where the Dome show was a satisfying but lightning-quick trip through the hits, the Showbox was more of a slow-burning workout. Classics were reinvented and the set plunged deep into Prince’s favorite tracks.

Which is really what any fan would want: Prince unleashing his genius exactly how he wants to for a few hours of transcendental music.

“We’ve got a lot of hits – we could be here all night,” Prince said. One could only hope.

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Passion, perfectly realized

by Rod Parke SGN A&E Writer BACH, J.S.: ST. MATTHEW PASSION (1727) ROYAL CONCERTGEBOUW ORCHESTRA AMSTERDAM (Arthaus Musik Blu-ray) Whenever a newly arrived disc gives me this much joy, I am compelled to share it with friends – both for the sheer pleasure of sharing a treasure and to see if my goosebumps are peculiar to me or a common response. In the process, I get to experience the disc multiple times in a short timeframe and see if the pleasure deepens or tires.

Recorded live just a year ago at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, this new Blu-ray release exceeds all expectations, both musically and technically. The sound and picture could hardly be better, with tasteful camera angles and close-ups that inform our listening as well as please the eye. Optional subtitles help make this St. Matthew Passion a compelling narrative and underscore the emotional message of each segment. So compelling is Bach’s musical invention that he almost succeeds in making me a Christian for its three hours! Though the musical message is of course deeply religious, the level of inspiration at nearly every moment is such that it requires no level of belief for the listener to be utterly transported.

There is absolutely nothing about this performance to stand between the listener and the astounding power of Bach’s genius.

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tion and effectiveness. Despite the considerable number of performers, the sound is always transparent, and the effect is one of airy delicacy with power in reserve. Even though the orchestra is in fact the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam, the sound is not the least bit heavy, with the strings using almost no vibrato. Even fans of John Eliot Gardiner’s superb CDs of this work will not be put off by the modern instruments.

Vocal forces include the Netherlands Radio Choir and the National Children’s Choir, in addition to the eight soloists. The Children’s Choir has a lot of singing to do, yet the children are the only singers without scores!

The tenor part of the Evangelist lies extremely high, but Mark Padmore handles it with apparent ease and appropriate emotion. All the soloists are excellent, with Ingeborg Danz’s ample and warm alto especially effective in her “Erbarme dich,” surely one of the disc’s highlights. The sublime violin solo accompanying her does use vibrato to lovely effect. For eye candy, it would be hard to top bass Henk Neven, who delivered his two arias with dramatic passion and a shimmer-fast vibrato.

The “goosebumps test” yielded nearly unanimous agreement that this is a nighperfect realization of one of the greatest products the human spirit has ever produced. Repeated hearings only strengthened that impression. It is now one of the most prized items in my collection.

Reviewer Rod Parke can be reached at rmp62@columbia.edu.

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For information on GLBT-friendly Christian churches around the world visit www.gaychurch.org.

National Film Festival for Talented Youth (4/254/28). Largest youth film festival in the world. For a list of films & venues visit www.nffty.org Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 3238382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGay HikingGroup/ Emerald City Softball Association Games. 9am6:30pm. North SeaTac Park, 13735 24th Ave S, SeaTac and Mosher Park, 430 S 156th Pl, Burien. www.emeraldcitysoftball.org Florabundance Spring Plant Sale (4/27 & 4/28).

Sat 4/27 - 10am-5pm; Sun 4/28 - 10am-3pm. Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum.

Perennials, annuals, grasses, shrubs, herbs, ferns & more. FREE admission & parking. www.arboretum foundation.org 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.

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 (Narcotics Anonymous) group 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

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Washington Gender Alliance Support Group Meeting in Shoreline. 7:30pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline. Meets every Monday.

For information email info@washingtongender alliance.com Les Be Honest. 8-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Open women only AA group. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org.

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SATURDAY - April 27

National Film Festival for Talented Youth (4/254/28). Largest youth film festival in the world. For a list of films & venues visit www.nffty.org Emerald City Softball Association Games. 9am2pm. North SeaTac Park, 13735 24th Ave S, SeaTac. www.emeraldcitysoftball.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.

Florabundance Spring Plant Sale (4/27 & 4/28).

Sat 4/27 - 10am-5pm; Sun 4/28 - 10am-3pm. Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum.

Perennials, annuals, grasses, shrubs, herbs, ferns & more. FREE admission & parking. www.arboretum foundation.org Youth in Focus: Double Exposure 2013. 5:30pm.

Seattle Design center, 5701 6th Ave S. Youth in Focus seeks to empower urban youth thru photography. www.youthinfocus.org General admission $100. www. brownpapertickets.com/event/306745.

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

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

Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. For more information visit www.rainbowbridge club.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com Book Signing: David Montgomery “The Rocks Don’t Lie: A Geologist Investigates Noah’s Flood.”

7pm. Revolution Books, 89 S Washington St. UW Geologist, MacArthur Fellow & winner of the Washington State Book Award David Montgomery will talk about his latest book.

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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. seattle-al-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. Perfect for guys looking for more relaxed play, who are just getting back into soccer, just learning the game and/or want to supplement their competitive play with a recreational team. To sign up visit www.raincitysoccer.org 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 Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

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

Pride Idol 2013 (4/7-6/9, except 5/19 & 5/26). Doors 6pm, Show 8pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. Each week’s winner moves on to the finals on 6/9 & each week’s runner-up moves on to the wild-card on 6/2. Winner performs at the Pride Parade Pre-Show & on the Pride Idol Float in the parade. $20 registration.

10 contestants per week maximum, first come, first served. www.seattlepride.org Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

MONDAY - April 29

SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. 12-step group open to anyone in

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

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

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.

Pozitively Me! 6:30-8pm. Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike St. Every Monday. A group and conversation about HIV for Gay & Bi men newly diagnosed and for Gay & Bi men facing the challenges of living with HIV longterm. www.gaycity.org.

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

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 Women’s Liberation & Socialism. 7pm. 9525 Wallingford Ave N. Meets every Monday. Take part in discussions of Women & the Family by Russian revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky. This collection of essays shows how the Soviet transformation was a monumental victory for the second sex, though women’s gains were largely rolled back under the bureaucratic Stalinist regime. The book demonstrates how the development of a worker-controlled cooperative economy is essential to achieving true gender equality. Books can be purchased at each meeting. 722-0657, rwseattle@ mindspring.org, www.radical women.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 Unity Gay Men’s AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St. Tacoma. Every Monday.

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

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org LGBTQ Questioning & Allied Youth Drop-in Group in Renton. 6-8pm. Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS), 1025 S 3rd St, Renton. Meets every Tuesday. Confidential. Snacks provided. Bring friends or come alone - anyone 12-18 is welcome. Questions?

Call Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600 ext 155, or email sarahh@rays.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org 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 Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI).

7-8:30pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E (enter at 509 10th Ave E; buzz in, Dickson room).

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.

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

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

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

Different Drummers. 7:15-8:30pm. Every Tuesday.

Hand drumming classes for Gay men. It’s easy, it’s fun & anyone can do it! Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Experience connection, community & spirituality. Drums are provided. For info & location call Dennis at 363-4500 or www.outdrum.com 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 Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma.

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

Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. 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 Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who want to play. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 414-8797. www.otterpolo.com.

WEDNESDAY - May 1

Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. MF is a social group for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org May Day March for Immigrant & Workers Rights.

1pm. St Mary’s Church, 611 20th Ave S. Rally at Judkins Park followed by march donwtown to the Federal Buidling.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 PFLAG/Renton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Wells Ave S, Renton. Meets 1st Wednesday each month. PFLAG/Renton: 425235-4139. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www. seattle-pflag.org.

Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemovie bears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Sex, Dating & Healthy Relationships. 7-8pm.

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

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

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

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

Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. 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.

Pride Skate Seattle. 9-11pm. Southgate Roller Rink, 9646 17th Ave SW. First Wednesday of every month. $7 admission includes skate rental. Must be 18+.

After-party at Company, 9608 16th Ave SW, with drink specials & karaoke. www.southgaterollerrink.com

community calendar

SATURDAY - May 4

Alcoholics Anonymous “Safe & Sober Group.”

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

BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting.

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

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

Volunteer Drop-In Night at Lifelong AIDS Alliance.

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

957-1776. www.lifelongaidsalliance.org Q Hour. 4:30-5:30pm. Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave. 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month. A group for LGBTQ youth 13-21 & their allies. Sponsored by Youthcare.

FREE. 622-5555 x 212.

First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Seattle/ Pioneer Square. 5-9pm. Art galleries in Downtown Seattle/Pioneer Square host opening night receptions.

Seattle Art Museum is free today.

Happy Hour Meditation. 5:30-6:40pm. Gay City, 517 E Pike St. Every Thursday. Join us at the end of your day in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Dropins welcome. We meditate silently for 25 minutes, followed by a short open discussion. No admittance

after 5:45pm to respect those who are meditating. www.healingandtransformationcenter.com Seattle Human Rights Commission. 6-8pm. Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Ave. Meets 1st Thursday each month. SHRC is made up of 15 citizen representatives who advise the Mayor, the City Council, & all City of Seattle Depts in matters regarding human rights. The commission advocates for justice & equal opportunity & collaborates with & educates the public & private sectors about how to prevent & eliminate discrimination city-wide. Meetings open to the public. 684-4540.

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

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

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 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 Emerald City Social Club. 7:30pm. Call for details & location - phone staffed most Tuesday evenings or leave message. Meets 1st Thursday each month.

ECSC is a confidential crossdressing social & support organization for Transvestite & Transsexual individuals, primarily MTF, which offers confidential membership, private monthly meetings, frequent events on the town, & help in coming out. (425) 827-9494.

Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 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

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THURSDAY - May 2

Seattle Prime Timers Coffee Reunion. 7pm. Starbucks, 1600 E. Olive Way. Meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. www.seattleprimetimers.org Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday.

(253) 474-8897.

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

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

Gay City, 517 E Pike St (temporary meeting location).

Every Friday. 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. seattle-al-anon.org Glitterati: A Glam Rock Party. 9:30pm-2am. El Norte Lounge, 13717 Lake City Way NE. Wear your most outrageous, glittery & glamorous attire. Cash prize for best costume. 21+. No cover.

married. Safe, anonymous, non-judgmental environment of caring fathers & friends. You are not alone.

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

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

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

FRIDAY - May 3

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

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (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 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 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 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.

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Word Play: A Spoken Word Poetry Festival. 10am9:30pm. Gay City Arts, 517 E. Pike St. Join Gay City for Word Play, a one-day spoken word festival including two workshops, a performance, and an artists reception. The workshops will be led by featured artists, who will share their expertise and encourage participants to explore their own recovery experiences through spoken word. The festival will culminate in a performance by four local artists, followed by an artists reception.

FREE. www.gaycity.org/wordplay.

Community HIV Testing. 12noon-5pm. All Pilgrims Church, 500 Broadway E. Open to people of all colors, ages, economic circumstances, sexual orientations, gender or Transgender identities, physical & mental abilities, education levels & conditions of health. FREE. Heart of the Seas “Lipsync for Your Life” Competition. Doors 5pm, Show 6pm. R Place, 629 E Pine St. The Hearts and the Seas of the Imperial Court of Seattle cordially invite you to witness eight contestants two at a time, “Lipsync for your Life” style, for a shot at being named the Lipsync Champion. Features fabulous guest performers, a raffle with amazing prizes & more, all to benefit Lambert House. $5 cover.

Contestants are judged partly on audience response, so come out and support your favorite contestants.

Northwest Bears Meet & Greet Beer Bust. 6-10pm.

The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave at E. Pine St. Meets 1st Saturday each month. Northwest Bears is a Gay men’s social and service organization providing a focal point within the Gay community for Bears and Bear admirers. www.nwbears.com.

Clara Fraser: The Original Socialist Feminist. Dinner 6pm, Program 7:30pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. The often controversial Clara Fraser advocated women’s liberation, racial justice, workers’ rights & Queer equality long before “multi-issue” politics was a common phrase. Different perspectives on her life will be featured at this May Day celebration, offering an opportunity to learn more about Fraser, her ideas & impact. Suggested donation: $3 door, $10 “Mike’s Louisiana Gumbo feast.” 722-2453, fspseattle@ mindspring.com

SUNDAY - May 5

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Border Riders Motorcycle Club First Sunday Ride. 9am-rendezvous; 9:30am. Broadway Grill, 314 Broadway E. Meets 1st Sunday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www. borderriders.com Lotus Sisters. 11am-1:15pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 1st Sunday of every month. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. Lotus.sisters@ yahoo.com; www.sasgcc.org Rain City Jacks. West Queen Anne/Interbay. 1st Sunday each month, 2pm; 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm. Location & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & non-profit private club. Membership required. Adult men only. Enrollment available at the door. www. raincityjacks.org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5033.

PFLAG/Kittitas County. 4-5:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 3rd & Ruby Sts, Ellensburg. Meets the first Sunday of every month. For information, (509) 925-7937.

Seattle Jazz Vespers. 6-8pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, Seneca St & Harvard Ave. 1st Sunday of every month (October-June). The historic Gothic sanctuary of Seattle First Baptist Church is offered to the best jazz groups in the city to perform 100 minutes of their own popular music. FREE. For info 325-6051, www. seattlefirstbaptist.org/sjv Pride Idol 2013 (4/7-6/9, except 5/19 & 5/26). Doors 6pm, Show 8pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. Each week’s winner moves on to the finals on 6/9 & each week’s runner-up moves on to the wild-card on 6/2. Winner performs at the Pride Parade Pre-Show & on the Pride Idol Float in the parade. $20 registration.

10 contestants per week maximum, first come, first served. www.seattlepride.org

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

Celebrating 40 Years!

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 LGBTQI 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. [NOTE: See SBWN’s first Tuesday listing for correct meeting date/time.]

Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club - www.chacseattle.org Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) 963-1994.

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

Report domestic violence and sexual assault.

Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equal rightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Freely Speaking Toastmasters - www.freely speaking.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 517 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.facebook.com/ISCSORE; www.imperialcourtofseattle.com Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 517 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.nw bears.com; The Olympians: www.TheOlympians. net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 888-809-5035, www.raincityjacks.org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples.org; Seattle Men in Leather: www. seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, www.seattle primetimers.org.

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

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 gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworks seattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/ proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families

Visit us online www.sgn.org

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 Out & Proud - 206-322-9561; www.seattle pride.org Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Seattle PrideFest - www.seattlepridefest.org Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) E-zine is an electronic resource distributed to people affected

by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. Now a part of Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979, www.thebody.com/step/ steppage.html Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network - www.shift recovery.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, until 7pm Tuesdays.

(425) 339-5298.

Social Outreach Seattle (SOSea) - www.facebook. com/socialoutreachseattle South Sound Q Calendar - LGBTQ events in Tacoma, Olympia & Sound Puget Sound area; www.South SoundQCal.com Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail. com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcity softball.org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/

EthylForever CarClub/; Festival of the Babes: www. festivalofthebabes.com; 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.pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www. puddletownsquares.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.seattle unitedsl.com; Seattle Volleyball Club: www.seattle volleyballclub.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies. org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www. teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934.

Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org 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 Alliance of the South Sound: www.SouthSoundGender.com; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey.com; Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersollcenter. org; The New BoyZ Club: www.olympiaftmgroup. webs.com; Olympia Trans Discussion Group: www. facebook.com/pages/Olympia-Trans-DiscussionGroup/262449878114; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www.washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: BABES: support groups for HIV+ women.

720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Lesbians Over 40: 722-0729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc. org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www.pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com; Seattle Girls of Leather: www.sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbian concern. org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/womenofwestseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http:// lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot.com, twitter.com/ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 461-4493.

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; Health Education Youth Outreach: for LGBTQ youth, ages 16-24 - Jessica Hatlo, 206-957-1665, jessicah@llaa.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) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter. org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag. org; Prism: for LGBTQ youth, 14-21, in Puyallup Cherise.Alexander@multicare.org; www.facebook. com/PuyallupPrism; Proud Out Wonderful (POW!): for LGBTQ youth, 13-21, in South King County, 206326-9112, www.facebook.com/proudoutwonderful; Queer Youth Space: 206-495-9963; www.queeryouth space.org; Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS): LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth drop-in group, ages 12-18 - Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600, ext 155; sarahh@rays.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www. safeschoolscoalition.org; 451-SAFE (451-7233) (nonemergency), 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1-877-723-3723) (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; Vista Youth Center: for LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth, ages 14-21, in Kennewick, 509-396-5198, www.vistayouthcenter.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, 1-800-273TALK, www.yspp.org

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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 Program at API Chaya, 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multiculturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 7813565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@ yahoo. com, www.macctsea.org; Nubian Pride Productions, nubianpride@gmail.com; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw.org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164.

Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ personal/glbt.aspx Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 682-6711; 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; 451-SAFE (451-7233).

SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. 905-9941, 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

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