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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 17, Volume 40, April 27, 2012

Pride Idol doubles down in week four

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor Seattle Pride Idol, presented by Smirnoff, Seattle’s Best Karaoke, Neighbours Seattle, Seattle Gay News, and MOViN 92.5, is back for week four. This week, three contestants came out to sing not one, but two songs for the judges and audience.

The 2012 Pride Idol is a citywide singing contest hosted by Seattle Out and Proud (SO&P), running every Sunday night at Neighbours Seattle leading up to 2012 Seattle Pride. Doors open at 6 p.m. for open karaoke, hosted by SO&P’s Eric Bennett. Contestants must sign up by 7:30 p.m. in order to compete at 8 p.m., when the show begins. The grand finale is scheduled for June 10, where a winner will be chosen as Seattle’s 2012 Pride Idol!

The 2012 season kicked off on April 1 with a bang, and week four proved that this year’s com-

A child imagines life outside reality by creating a wild, monster-inhabited world of escapism in Pan’s Labyrinth, a stylistic fantasy-art film released in 2006 from Guillermo del Toro.

That world, or at least a version of it, is very familiar to Mike Ruiz.

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SGN EXCLUSIVE A look inside EVO

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Kristin Chenoweth in Concert May 9 Paramount Theatre Kristin Chenoweth stands only 4’11”, but she packs a huge punch. Her career is as eclectic as her choices of material, and she has never disappointed. She is the triple threat appearing on Broadway (Wicked), movies (Stranger Than Fiction), and television (the hit series GCB), proving she is a force to be reckoned with. Whether it’s singing Broadway, gospel, country, or opera, her gregarious personality and incredibly strong voice can’t help but impress. see chenoweth page 33

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by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor “Community,” said Todd Nordahl, owner of the soon-tobe-open EVO Tapas Kitchen & Cabaret, to Seattle Gay News.

“It’s all about giving back to the community.”

That’s the vision that Nordahl expressed to SGN during a sneak peak tour of the new Capitol

Hill eatery, set to open May 4.

The “community” that Nordahl speaks of is not necessarily exclusively LGBT – Nordahl says his business is meant to be all-inclusive. “Everyone is welcome,” he said. “EVO is a place for anyone who wants to eat, drink, relax, and be entertained.”

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SGN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer Damn Yankees 5th Avenue Theatre Through May 20Christopher Charles Wood is the kind of unique man musical theater craves. He’s young, talented, good-looking, and has a strong voice that lends itself to the stage. He’s appeared on stage in the controversial shows The Rocky Horror Show and Spring Awakening and at the prestigious Paper Mill Playhouse.

At only 24 years of age (his birthday is during his current stay in Seattle), Wood makes his Seattle debut in the 5th Avenue’s production of the musical classic Damn Yankees. The Seattle Gay News sat down with a face-to-face interview with this talented young man.

Eric Andrews-Katz: Who were your earliest influences to become a performer?

Christopher Charles Wood: It started early for me. I was a Frank Sinatra fan from, probably, the age of 5. I really took to his music and his voice. I think I played his tapes in my room and performed my own

jazz concerts. That got me excited to use my voice in that way. My sister was a dancer and she did some shows. I used to watch her perform and think, “I can do that.”

Andrews-Katz: How did you originally come to be involved with Spring Awakening?

Wood: I was on the last tour that was out.

We toured through Spokane, but didn’t hit Seattle [on that run]. I was still in school, and a casting director knew from a show I did down there. I flew to New York and did the callback. I stayed a week in the city and got cast in late March/April. I graduated in May and did some regional work before starting rehearsals in early fall. I had seen it once, and when I left I thought, “That’s a show I’ll never get to do.” I do more classical musicals and never really ventured into the pop world. Pop rock scared me because I’m unfamiliar with it.

Andrews-Katz: Was it ever uncomfortable for you to do the sex scenes on stage?

Wood: Erin was my girlfriend from college and was also cast in the show. The casting directors didn’t know it. We were in Florida and Erin got to go on, but her entire family was in the house for the show. It created a slight flurry about the scene, but it is so tightly choreographed that it feels very

safe. It’s a weird thing to get used to, but you get used to it. Once you do, it’s like a huge weight lifted.

Andrews-Katz: In Spring Awakening, audience members are seated on stage with the actors. What’s the oddest thing you’ve witnessed from them?

Wood: We’ve had a few characters, to be sure. One guy – who may or may not have been on something – thought he was part of the show and started doing his own choreography in his seat. During the second Act, he stood up and started to cross the stage, but they caught him and brought him back.

During the “Totally F****d!” number, he got up and was joining us. One of the crewmembers picked him up and took him off stage. Another woman didn’t read the warning about strobe lights and had a seizure.

It was kind of scary but an interesting moment; that was probably the worst. You also get people singing along and having their own conversations about what’s going on.

We had a couple groping each other.

Andrews-Katz: You come directly to the 5th Avenue production from a previous one of Damn Yankees. How did you get involved with the Paper Mill Playhouse’s production?

Wood: The casting director working on the show in New York knew me, and when they were having auditions, he thought of me for the role of Young Joe. In this day and age there are more actors who readily do pop musicals, so young baritones are not everywhere. Not to say they aren’t out there, but they may have called half of them for this show’s audition, and that’s not a whole lot. I went in and had the callback. It was the first Paper Mill show I auditioned for and didn’t know anyone on the team, so it was a totally new experience.

Andrews-Katz: What is it about this musical that makes it such an endearing classic?

Wood: I think when anyone thinks about

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continued from cover petition is top notch. Returning to host was the fabulous Gaysha Starr, who opened the show with a lip-sync performance of an Inaya Day dance mix. The amazing and talented DJ Almond Brown joined the judging panel of Kitty Kitty Bang Bang (who performed “Maybe This Time” by Liza Minnelli), Sister of Perpetual Indulgence Domine Trix, and me as we voted to advance one contestant to the wildcard round and another to the grand finale.

Returning vocalist Chris Godwin gave it another shot – and he nearly nailed it this time. Chris sang Elton John’s “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” and The Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody.” There is no doubt that Chris can sing. With a little vocal control and the right song choice, he could eventually advance to the Wildcard or Finals. Although that did not happen Sunday, we do hope that he comes back to give it another go.

The animated and talented Jason Quisenberry brought his vocal prowess with the intention of going all the way as he belted “I Can’t Make You Love Me” by Bonnie Raitt and “Believe” by Cher, securing him this week’s Wildcard slot. Folks, I cannot stress enough – it is all about song choice. Jason wowed the judges with the first song, but it was the over-the-top “Believe” that stopped

Damn Yankees, they think about the beautiful score. Then there’s the unusual pairing of musical theater and baseball. It’s a way for middle-aged men who wouldn’t go to the theater normally to go and enjoy themselves. It has something for everyone, although it’s more of a guy’s show. It has athletic and raw dancing. The choreography is focused on an athletic basis. I think the show has an unusual theme to it, also.

It’s about a dreamer going after his dream and abandoning his life to get it. The story this show tells is one about how the special things in life are the little things you don’t always notice. It’s an everyman’s story.

Andrews-Katz: Were you or are you currently a baseball fan?

Wood: I’m a huge baseball fan. A Yankees fan – those damn Yankees. I played baseball until the end of high school, and there was a time I thought I wanted to play pro ball. I realized I was better at singing and dancing than playing baseball.

Andrews-Katz: In what ways are you similar to and different from your character, Shoeless Joe? Wood: I wish I were a prodigy like Joe. Joe is struggling to find his place and himself. He gets lost in the six months of baseball, and this particular year gets lost literally. Looking at that as a metaphor, I can relate to the situation – like anyone can. It’s finding appreciation for the little things, and not taking them for granted. Things like family, friends, and love, and connecting to that has been the easiest and also the most important part of finding this character.

He’s a good guy, if a little selfish and confused, which I can definitely draw parallels to myself. We’re similar ages and both love baseball. But we’re both baritones.

Andrews-Katz: Regardless of gender, what roles would you like to take on?

Wood: I’ll start realistically and say Billy Bigelow from Carousel. I’d love to play Coalhouse Walker in Ragtime, but don’t think I’ll ever get that chance. I wish I could do Mama Rose, that’s one of those powerhouse twisted, dark, complex characters, whose psyche is so scattered, and yet she is so unaware of it. I’d take out my Frank-N-Furter heels out again for that one.

Damn Yankees is playing at the 5th Avenue Theatre through May 20. Joining Wood from the Paper Mill Playhouse’s production are Chryssie Whitehead as Lola and Tony/ Drama Desk nominee Patti Cohenour as Meg. Playing the role of the devilish Applegate is Hans Altwies. him from advancing to the Finals. Jason will have one more chance to impress the judges on June 3 at the Wildcard round and prove that he could be the next Pride Idol.

Ryan Crawford, Pride Idol alumni and all-around great guy, was back in action on Sunday. Last week, Ryan won the Wildcard slot but decided he wanted his slot in the finale sooner rather than later. Always the consummate performer, Ryan works dancing, style, and fun into every round he is a part of, and the audience and judges – even the other contestants – love him for it. On Sunday, Ryan won the coveted spot after he performed George Michael’s “Faith” and Tori Amos’ “Taxi Ride.”

Each week there is a nightly prize of $100 for first place and a spot in the wildcard round for second place. Who’s going to take home the Pride Idol trophy and prizes this year? Why not you? You can sign up in person the night of the competition or online at www.seattlepride.org/idol-register.html.

There is a $10 fee to enter the contest.

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

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

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Celebrating 39 Years!

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN Contributing Writer

Translations May 3-6 Three Dollar Bill Cinema Opening May 3 at SIFF Cinema Uptown in Queen Anne, Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival returns for its seventh go-round with the Northwest premiere of the award-winning The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye. A product of Three Dollar Bill Cinema, the folks behind the annual Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, this year’s Translations is the most ambitious one yet, boasting an arresting lineup of films sprung from cinematic minds hailing from across the globe.

“The excitement level is very high,” said Three Dollar Bill programming director Jason Plourde. “I go into every year hoping that we’ll be able to find another collection of interesting and diverse films – and it just happens! The festival truly gets bigger and better every year.”

On many levels, Jason feels this year’s Translations lineup is the best he and his crew of fellow programmers have ever delivered. “It’s incredibly diverse,” he stated proudly. “We’re thrilled to have the Northwest premiere of The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye as our opening-night film.

It’s a fascinating cinematic experience and I know it will appeal to a broad range of people. There’s also I Stand Corrected, a documentary on acclaimed jazz musician Jennifer Leitham, who will be here for the screening. We have films from around the world: The Last Summer of La Boyita from Argentina, Angel from Ecuador and France, and Facing Mirrors, the first Transgender narrative film from Iran!”

In no way does the longtime Three Dollar Bill Cinema stalwart see the importance

of Translations dwindling or dulling. If anything, his feelings lead in the opposite direction. “This festival allows us to put a unique focus on Transgender films and the lives of Transgender people,” said Jason.

“It provides an opportunity for everyone to question, learn about, and explore issues around gender and identity.”

“We will always show work relevant to the Trans community at the Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, because of the many ways the communities intersect and overlap, but having Translations as a separate event is an equally important forum for this work.

This festival is right in line with our mission to strengthen, connect, and reflect diverse communities through Queer film and media.”

As for LGBT cinema in general, Jason believes it’s in as great a shape as it has ever been. “I think the state of LGBT films is very good,” he said confidently. “The uncertainty of the film industry in general has definitely impacted LGBT filmmakers and their work. However, the grassroots and indie nature of most LGBT films has allowed them to thrive in this economy. The ability of individuals to use inexpensive, high-quality equipment, as well as raise funds and do promotion on the internet, has allowed marginalized Queer stories to be told.”

Looking forward, the programmer is excited about what Three Dollar Bill has on tap, and not just October’s annual Lesbian & Gay Film Festival. “We have a lot going on after Translations!” exclaimed Jason.

“We’ve curated the film program for the Seattle Erotic Art Festival, which takes place in June. Also, we have an amazing outdoor cinema series lined up for Cal Anderson Park in July and August.”

In the end, Jason sees Translations as an integral piece of the LGBT pie, as festi-

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Translations: Seattle Transgender Film Festival preview

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vals like this one help propel the narrative and get people talking about and analyzing gender issues in new and important ways. “There have been great advances towards equality, like the recent EEOC ruling against [Transgender] employment discrimination,” said Jason. “However there’s still a long way to go. It’s important that we continue providing visibility and sharing these

personal stories.”

Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival runs from May 3 through 6.

Festival passes are $50, opening-night tickets are $11, while single event tickets are $9 ($7 for Three Dollar Bill Cinema members, youth, and seniors over 65). For full schedule information or to purchase tickets, head to www.threedollarbillcinema.org. courte sy inti-ili mani

Inti-Ilimani earns standing ovations

by Mercy Moosemuzzle SGN Contributing Writer Tuck and Patti Zazen joined Mercy for Tuck and Patti at Jazz Alley April 17 because Cuteness was watching Equality play lacrosse. Mercy found Patti’s voice in her multicolored gown glorious and Tuck’s guitar playing outstanding. Zazen said, “They are great. He is a wonderful guitarist. She is a fabulous singer. They are clearly comfortable together after their 33 years together.”

They opened upbeat with “Yeah Yeah.”

“With a Song in My Heart,” the Rogers and Hammerstein song, slowed down nicely. “His Eye is on the Sparrow” touched a gospel note. The Beatles’ “Blackbird” followed. “Take This Feeing” was nice and jazzy. “High Heel Blues” was written by Patti.

“Time After Time” was a sing-along.

“I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face” and “Europa” were solos by Tuck which received standing ovations.

“Castles Made of Sand” returned to Inti-Ilimani the upbeat and included some scat. “Better Than Anything” stayed fast. “Take My power. The leader said their music is about Breath Away” slowed down again. “Little mythology. Reality said he liked the new al- the expression of human dignity.

Wing” closed well. The set received a stand- bum and that Dar appeals to the old folkie Mercy thought the band was danceable. ing ovation. in him.

Cuteness found them infectious. She liked The evening was full of mellow original a story the emcee told about when they first Dar Williams ballads. There were a lot of requests called came to America and people assumed they Reality joined Mercy for Dar Williams at out. Reality said, “She does have a crowd of were Mexican and that all Latin-American the Triple Door on April 21. Alex Dezen of fans here.” people played panpipes. She pointed out the the Damnwells was the warm-up act. Mercy audience was enthusiastic. thought he had a nice folk voice and guitar Inti-Illimani Daniel Cantillana’s violin was hot. Flute work. Reality said Dezen’s songs all soundCuteness joined Mercy for Inti-Illimani by Christian Gonzalez was delicious. Jorge ed alike after a while. Mercy agreed. at the Triple Door on April 22. Mercy was Coulon Larranaga’s guitar was melodious.

Dar Williams and her band took the stage. impressed the waitress remembered she The congas were driving.

Mercy thought she had a fantastic voice. needed a lot of candles to help her write.

Cuteness’ favorite song was “The Plow,” Reality said he had forgotten how funny Cuteness has been a fan of the band since for the workers in the country. She liked her stories were. Williams was introduc- the ’70s. The Chilean group lived in exile in its beautiful harmonies. There were three ing a new album of songs inspired by Greek Italy for many years after Pinochet came to standing ovations.

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Oregon Shakespeare Festival in full swing

by Milton W. Hamlin SGN A&E Writer

ANCIENT CHINESE LEGEND The out-and-out hit of the spring season is The White Snake, an OSF-commissioned script by noted New York and regional theater author/adapter/director Mary Zimmerman. One of the top innovative directors in the country, Zimmerman’s work has been seen (and highly praised) at the Seattle Repertory Theatre. The Tony Award-winning Metamorphosis played here en route to Broadway and her award winning The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci was an earlier hit in the Emerald City.

OSF’s production of The White Snake will surely be the first of many stagings. A New York production is inevitable – and well deserved.

Like all of her work, The White Snake was created by Zimmerman and the acting company as the show was rehearsed. Based on an ancient Chinese legend, it’s the story of a magical white snake who transforms herself into a beautiful woman and falls in love with a handsome young man who unwittingly marries her and then begins to suspect her dual personality. The production is full of imaginative, highly theatrical stagings that often left the audience breathless. Many of the stage effects are adapted from traditional Chinese and Asian drama – a width of blue silk fabric becomes a river, birds “fly” on long bamboo poles – and others are completely new. Many are tonguein-cheek – a Chinese philosopher keeps interrupting the story with contrived “history” lessons. While Amy Kim Waschke, the human version of the title character, is of Asian descent, OSF follows its philosophy of “color blind casting” with a merry mix of actors, including some brief genderbending moments. Waschke, incidentally, is a veteran of the Seattle Children’s Theatre.

The legendary White Snake and her companion and best friend, Green Snake, are created with oversized snake puppets,

onstage as in the audience. At the Sunday press conference, OSF officials were in agreement that “we need to see that one again.”

Despite the problems (a rare occasion at OSF) at the opening, the show is an outand-out comic delight. Period songs like “Three Little Words,” the lovely ballad “Who’s Been Listening

RUSSIAN ANGST Former OSF artistic director Libby Appel returns to Ashland with her new adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull. Appel, strangely, retitles the play simply Seagull – an attempt, it seems, to mark the new adaptation as her own. “Pretentious poppycock!” was this writer’s first reaction, but the fine direction and even finer acting wiped away any serious concerns. This Seagull is one of the best Chekhov stagings this scribe has seen in the past 20 years, in Seattle, New York, San Francisco, or Ashland – and that says a lot.

Performed on a thrust stage in the intimate New Theatre (which gets a new name this season from a zillion-dollar naming grant), Seagull gives the audience amazing access to the production, and to the script and the acting company. Kathryn Meisle is a superb Arkadina, a vain, aging actress who fears that her son will be (rightly) perceived as an adult and limit her future acting roles. The strong Chekhov characters are fully intact, and his best lines, rightly, remain. Early in the play, Marya/ Masha (a memorable Kate Hurster) comments that she “is in mourning for my life.” And that, in a nutshell, is Chekhov.

Libby’s direction is totally on-target until the final, tragic moments of the production, when a strange splitsecond lighting change seems to indicate the story is finished, the tale is told. Then, perhaps as an unwise coda, the final moments of the play are revealed. It was an uncomfortable moment for the audience and one that should be reconsidered before future productions are planned.

(As a rule, OSF – like most professional theaters – freezes a show at the final preview and no changes are made during the run.)

Seagull continues at the New Theatre through June 22. High recommendation. Three and a half stars.

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The Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon, is in full swing for the spring season with six full productions occupying the Festival’s two indoor theaters. Three outdoor productions start previews in early June and two more indoor stagings open in July as two winter/spring openings close. Most of the season – February to early November – finds at least six productions in rotating repertory, allowing out-of-town visitors the chance to see as many as six plays in just three days. No wonder Ashland and OSF are known for “theater vacations” for serious stage buffs.

Four productions opened in one weekend in late February to start the 2012 season. Traditional Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet), classic Chekhov (Seagull), an ancient Chinese legend transformed into a new, commissioned world premiere (The White Snake), and a nearly forgotten American comedy (Animal Crackers) opened in a non-stop flow of first-rate theater. Rarely has OSF, or any theater company, produced four firstrate, four-star (or nearly) productions in one three-day period. Seattle Gay News was there – it remains the only Seattle publication to cover the full OSF season. As usual, Seattle’s lively theater scene was well-represented onstage and backstage at the Festival.

manipulated by the actors who play their human counterparts. A white parasol becomes the head of the white snake puppet when it needs to move into attack mode.

The large company of talented actors play multiple parts, a casting choice that often adds fun to the final results. At one point, a character appears who seems to be more than eight feet tall – he’s obviously walk-

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ing on stilts hidden by his elaborate Chinese robes. After the show, one audience member remarked on “that really tall actor who only played one short scene.” Such is the magic of theater.

The White Snake continues at the indoor Bowmer Theatre through July 8. It’s one of the most successful new theater works that this reviewer has seen in the last 10 years.

Seeing it in Ashland undoubtedly means seeing it before New York. Highest recommendation. Four stars.

ZANY COMEDY WITH MUSIC Inspired lunacy reigns in OSF’s zany production of Animal Crackers, written in 1928 as a stage vehicle for the Marx Brothers. Best known from its 1930 film adaptation, the play is rarely staged today. That’s sure to change with the new 2009 adaptation by Henry Wishcamper, using music from Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby. The original Broadway version of the laughfilled comedy was written by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind, but the riotous sons of Minnie Marx rarely followed the script. Kaufman is famous for his observation at one performance: “Shhh, I think I just heard one of my lines.”

The wild antics of the new script were well-directed by Seattle’s Allison Narver, but she must have come close to a nervous breakdown at the opening performance.

It seemed (and one can only guess with a madcap romp like this) that anything that could go wrong did indeed go wrong. Props didn’t appear (“Isn’t there supposed to be a table around here?” the Groucho character, aka Captain Spaulding, ad-libbed when a table was supposed to float up from below the floor), cues were missed (“Wanna try that again?”), and such spontaneity ruled that there seemed to be as much laughter

to My Heart,” “We’re Three of the Four Musketeers,” and, of course, “Hooray for Captain Spaulding” just add to the fun. Highest recommendation. Four stars.

Animal Crackers continues at the Bowmer all season, ending November 4. Some jolly gender-bending and some superb, extra-campy puppet work adds to the LGBT interest.

STAR-CROSSED LOVERS Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet remains one of the Bard’s most popular plays. OSF acting and directing veteran Laird Williamson tackles the 2012 staging and is blessed with a pair of title actors who are simply incandescent. Alejandra Escalante is a memorable Juliet and Daniel Jose Molina is equally fine as a youthful Romeo. Strong support comes from character actors – Isabell Monk O’Connor as the flustered Nurse and Tony DeBruno as Friar Laurence, the misguided monk who unknowingly creates the tragedy.

OSF stages this Romeo and Juliet in the California territory just before the historic gold rush. Lord and Lady Capulet become Don and Dona Capulet and, like last year’s Hispanic take on Measure for Measure, simple phrases are translated into basic Spanish. Shakespeare purists will not be happy with OSF again this season (and this scribe is one – it seems absurd to rewrite Shakespeare to justify a setting change) but most of the audience will not be bothered.

High recommendation. Three and a half stars.

Romeo and Juliet continues at the Bowmer through November 4. In an OSF first, a Spanish open-captioned performance is scheduled October 6. Traditional open-captioned performances are planned for May 10 and October 20. A sign-interpreted per-

OTHER PRODUCTIONS Two new shows have opened at OSF since the early spring opening weekend. A theatrical collage combines elements from works

by Euripides, Shakespeare, and Rodgers & Hammerstein. The result – the just-opened Medea / Macbeth / Cinderella – will either be a comic delight or a total bomb. Reviews are not yet in. SGN will review it this summer. It continues in the Bowmer through November 3. Shakespeare’s rarely staged Troilus and Cressida is up and running (with generally favorably reactions) at the New Theatre. It continues through November 4 in an updated, war-torn Middle Eastern staging.

The outdoor Elizabethan Stage productions, opening in early June, include Shakespeare’s Henry V, As You Like It, and an updated version of The Merry Wives of Windsor – Alison Carey’s world premiere, The Very Merry Wives of Windsor, Iowa. SGN will review all five of the spring and summer shows in July. Watch for it.

SPECIAL LGBT INTEREST As usual, the Daedalus Project – OSF’s annual AIDS fundraiser – on Monday, August 20, is a major lure for LGBT audiences.

Many LGBT theater fans build an Ashland visit around the all-day fundraiser, which concludes with a spirited evening variety show. Once billed as a “talentless talent show” by some wags, it has evolved into a more traditional talent offering, with many campy elements. A special play reading on Monday afternoon always features a work with specific LGBT interest.

Complete box office details on all OSF events is available at (541) 482-4331 or, for out-of-area patrons, 1-800-219-8161, or www.osfashland.org. Watch SGN for various updates and summer show reviews.

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April 27, 2012

Celebrating 39 Years!

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

Coldplay April 25 Key Arena You won’t hear Coldplay fans complain after seeing them in concert. That’s because they get their money’s worth, and then some.

One of the world’s most celebrated rock bands, Coldplay was greeted by nearly 20,000 fans on Wednesday night when they came to town. The capacity crowd got exactly what they came for, a show filled with their favorite songs, a dazzling and neatly wrapped production, the opportunity to belt along to signature Coldplay tunes, and inperson sightings of cutie pie Chris Martin.

The night kicked off with two quick intros, the “Back to the Future Theme” and “Mylo Xyloto,” before the group dove headfirst into “Hurts Like Heaven,” a track from their latest work (2011’s Mylo Xyloto).

Bracelets given to all concertgoers upon entry had been activated and were now flashing all around in pinks, blues, and yellows.

The older stuff was just around the corner, like “In My Place,” which saw thousands of butterfly-shaped confetti pieces blown throughout the arena. A couple of songs later, during “Lovers in Japan,” more confetti was blasted throughout the lower levels, aside from a multi-colored assortment of large balloons that fans joyously slapped around.

“Thank you so much for coming out for us,” said a sincere Martin to everyone.

“Thank you for giving us your Wednesday.”

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Coldplay dazzles Seattle fans

The lead singer acknowledged this was the band’s fifth time through Seattle.

“The Scientist” was performed beautifully with Martin on a mural-painted piano and thousands of fans singing along to it. “Yellow” began slowly and softly, but then flourished into a power rock ballad.

“Violet Hill” featured Martin, in navy blue cargo pants and turquoise T-shirt, spinning around in circles on stage – and on the subject of pants, the bright blue pair worn by guitarist Jonny Buckland were pretty much brushed-on. They were so snug that I could tell where everything was behind the curtain, if you catch my drift.

“Princess of China,” the first of three hits performed at the edge of a long runway, included video footage of Rihanna, who duets on the original cut. The other two numbers played at this end were “Up in Flames” and “Warning Sign,” which Martin apologized for as it was so “sad and depressing.” But he made no apologies for introducing a blushing Guy Berryman as the act’s “handsome” member.

The four-piece band performed in a front of a graffiti-splattered backboard as a giant drum-shaped video screen flashed images of them during the whole concert. A smaller video screen at the floor’s midway point, and an even smaller one at the far end of the venue, were positioned up high to give everyone, including those in the nosebleed section, a glimpse of what was happening on stage. The larger drum-shaped screen also displayed digital swirls in fluorescent colors, like a big pinwheel or kaleidoscope.

On “Viva La Vida,” percussionist Will Champion struck an actual bell during the

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Spring Thaw XVII

by James Whitely SGN Staff Writer Northwest Bears held its annual Spring Thaw the weekend of April 19-22. The event, now in its 18th year, raised more than $4,500 for Seattle Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG).

In addition to cocktail hours at participating bars like the Cuff Complex, Diesel, and C.C. Attle’s, Spring Thaw XVIII offered a cruise on Elliot Bay, an “UnderBear” party

at C.C. Attle’s, and the Furnace Dance at Cuff Complex, spun by DJ Matt Stands (Bearracuda) and DJ Rob (Harbour City Bears).

As always, this year’s Spring Thaw wasn’t just for locals. The weekend of events saw patrons visiting from California and Oregon, as well as Canada and Europe.

“Each year at the September members’ meeting, Northwest Bears selects a charity for the coming year. For 2010, our charity was Lambert House. For 2011, it was the Safe Schools Coalition,” said Pete Winow-

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chorus. “Paradise” closed out the main set, and the audience was treated to a third downpour of confetti.

It took less than five minutes for Coldplay to reappear, this time across the arena nestled into the 100-level seats on a makeshift stage. They did an acoustic run-through of “Us Against the World” and then ran back to the center stage to drill out “Clocks” and “Fix You,” both sounding amazing with a clutter of lights and lasers shooting in all

directions.

“Do you have time for one more song?” asked Martin. When the crowd responded with intense cheer, the group ripped into “Every Teardrop is a Waterfall.” This ended a terrific two-hour performance.

You can snub Coldplay for being too commercial or too pop. But you can never fault them for giving their very best at every show. After all, it’s what their fans have come to expect.

itch, president of Northwest Bears. “For 2012, the charity is Seattle PFLAG. I am proud to have been involved with this organization raising money for these very worthy charities.”

Additional sponsorship of the event came from the Cuff Complex and Steamworks.

Additional fundraising efforts came courtesy of Quake Rugby and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Abbey of St. Joan.

Northwest Bears is a Gay men’s social and service organization. Its purpose is to provide a focal point within the Gay community for bears and bear admirers.

swank yet comfortable restaurant/cabaret space attached to the much-anticipated The Social Nightclub, and is certainly something to see. Although it is attached to the nightclub, the soundproof walls and door will keep the thumpa-thumpa noise out while containing the lounge, jazz, or cabaret music (performed by local entertainers and DJs) in. Even with construction incomplete, it was easy to see that EVO is a place that is poised to become a destination for Seattleites who like a little entertainment with their dinner.

“Our stage showcases a wide array of talent weekly, ranging anywhere from chill lounge DJs to extravagant burlesque performances and everything in between,” said Nordahl.

Seattle newcomer Colby Barnes will handle marketing and events management for the new space. During our conversation on-site, Barnes told SGN that EVO is all about the “synergy of, not only the surrounding businesses, but the Social Nightclub and EVO as well. We are creating an atmosphere that is a one-stop shop.”

The menu looks affordable and, quite frankly, delicious. “Our tapas bring alive the gourmet tastes of the Mediterranean including countries such as Greece, France,

Portugal, Italy, Morocco, and Spain, creating mouthwatering dishes that cater to groups of any size,” promises Nordahl in a statement on the EVO website, www.evoseattle.com. “We’ve crafted signature artisan cocktails, specialty sangrias, and a wine list with unique and exotic varietals.”

Artistic and innovative chef David K. Leopoldo will head the team of sous chef Dominik Zawadzki and consulting chef Khampaeng “KP” Panyathong.

And the kitchen will be open late. Nordahl assured SGN that EVO’s kitchen will remain open until 2 a.m.

EVO offers a 3,000-square-foot space that is able to accommodate groups both large and small. And, of course, there is the added bonus of having a dance club right down the hall.

The area of EVO that caught my attention the most is the outdoor patio that Nordahl and staff call an “urban oasis.” That description is not too far off as the patio (located in front of the property, not the back) is an open-air, stained wood space that will see customers drinking, socializing, and relaxing from Pride Sunday well past July 4th and into the holiday season.

“Each day I walk into the restaurant, I am reminded how grateful I am to be able to come to this incredible place where I can laugh, relax, and be entertained in an environment of unique and individual people,” said Nordhal. His hope is that EVO customers will feel the same way. “Whether it is a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, holiday party, or simply a night on the town, EVO Tapas Kitchen & Cabaret is the perfect venue to host your night,” he said.

According to Nordahl, from May 4 on, patrons will experience that “EVO Tapas Kitchen & Cabaret is focused on service excellence.”

Look for announcements, advertisements, and partnerships between EVO and SGN in future issues. The staff and management at SGN wish EVO Tapas Kitchen & Cabaret a wonderful grand opening.

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continued from cover As a kid, growing up as one of the few ethnic people in Quebec, he envisioned an alternate reality that transcended his drab real life. Little did he know that years later he’d be implementing it into real life: he’s famous for his celebrity photographs, capturing the who’s-who of Hollywood in another light.

He’s also part of another reality – reality TV. Aside from Logo’s tawdry The A-List: New York, which he left last year after two seasons of the tawdry show, he’s also been seen on RuPaul’s Drag Race and America’s Next Top Model. With Pretty Masculine, the first in a series of books released late last year, he’s focusing on photography, which includes an upcoming shoot with Martha Wash – and a storm of beefcakes – to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “It’s Raining Men.” Ruiz phoned us recently to talk about his break from reality TV (and to defend A-List), his new series of books, and how childhood transcendence inspired his photography career.

Chris Azzopardi: How are you able to balance a partner, photography, TV, and charity work – all while maintaining the muscles?

Mike Ruiz: I think it’s just my percep-

tion. I chose to perceive things differently, so my life just seems so much more manageable and calmer so far this year than it was in 2011.

Azzopardi: Not doing reality TV probably helps?

Ruiz: That’s probably the main reason.

[Laughs.] It’s not so much that it occupied a lot of time; it occupied a lot of my mental energy.

Azzopardi: Wait. Reality TV? Ruiz: [Laughs.] Imagine that!

Azzopardi: What about it?

Ruiz: I don’t know. Honestly, I can’t put my finger on it. It’s just a lot of effort and a lot of work. You have all these hopes and expectations for the outcome, and you’re kind of white knuckling it because you have no control over anything, so you just do your best and hope for the best. It’s just too taxing for too little pay off.

Azzopardi: Why did you do The A-List: New York in the first place?

Ruiz: I did A-List for very specific reasons, and it was not to hang my dirty laundry out. I did it because I wanted to be more visible in the community so I could do positive things in the community. You never know – those guys on Jersey Shore probably never thought they’d be making $7-$8 million a year; there’s always the hope that it’s going to become this pop culture phenomenon and you’re going to ride the wave and it’ll be great, but fundamentally, I just want-

w e e k o f A p r i l 27 - M a y 3 ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Your efforts at solving problems at work will be mired in obstruction for a while yet. Work off the frustration with moderate exercise. Remember you’re the one being edgy and impatient; be nice to colleagues! The good news: money is coming your way!

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Be very careful of sports injuries! Otherwise, be daring. Say what’s on your mind. Personally and professionally you’re looking fabulous. Hard work is sure to be rewarded. You could even luck out on the lotto on the 13th.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): The less you say, the more people will listen. Busy as your brain is, the stars promise a closed trap and an open mind will bring you lots of new information, insight and respect from others.

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LEO (July 23 – August 22): All eyes and ears are focused on you. Make the most of this opportunity. How you turn a sudden (financial?) shock into an opportunity could impress everyone around. Think quickly, show spontaneous foresight, and recruit help as you need it.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): You’re the queen of exacting details, but let that go and look at the larger picture. You’ll get a clearer overview of where and how those details work best.

Explore new ideas, tastes and feelings. Celebrating the sensual will prove practical.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Your ruler Venus usually confers graceful manners.

Now she’s pushing you to get slutty. You’ll have time to explore your sensual, adventurous side.

Consider ground rules, good sense and protection. If partnered, talk with your mate about how to focus that passion.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Your own charms and good work will get you ahead at work, but your partner could prove the secret weapon in helping you cement connections that will help promote you. Your competitive streak is coming out. Keep it light and playful.

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): A critique of your work may feel devastating. Set your feelings aside and learn what you can from that. There’s always room for improvement and the lessons here can be just what you need to push forward.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Family arguments can reveal a lot and might even prove to be blessings in disguise. Sexual adventures – or otherwise acting like a teenage boy – can go wrong. Be very careful. Remember you have nothing to prove!

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Open communications with those close to you can prove very lucrative, or at least help you focus on what really matters. Keep your ears open and let family and friends know what you want.

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ed to do something responsible.

If my goal was to become a Jersey Shore kind of character, I would’ve been way more reckless on TV. I feel like I conducted myself in a very responsible way. That was my goal, and I do it in life, as well. It’s important for me to put my best foot forward to set a good example, so I’m certainly not going to go on TV and get wasted and puke all over my other cast members. [Laughs.]

Azzopardi: In general, do you think the show gives Gay people a bad name?

Ruiz: It shouldn’t give anybody a bad name. It’s not meant to be a representation of anybody. It’s five or six people that they cast very specifically to make it an entertaining show, and for all intents and purposes it was very entertaining to a pretty big audience. It wasn’t meant to be responsible; it wasn’t meant to portray anybody in any kind of light. Most things on TV aren’t meant to be responsible. It was never fair to hold a few random people accountable for a whole community.

If you were to take a poll, a negligible percentage would even give a crap. But sadly, the 10 people who did were vocal enough about it to make it seem like there was this blanket of negativity over this show when that’s really unrealistic.

Azzopardi: How much of these reality TV shows are actually reality?

Ruiz: These days, honestly, none of it is reality. I’ve done everybody’s show, and I love them, but it’s no secret. I’ve worked with Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian and I’m like, “This is so put on. None of this stuff is real.” It’s all fabricated for TV. Something may happen but then, from a producer’s standpoint, they think, “How am I gonna spin it into a whole storyline?”

That’s when the artificiality comes in. So reality TV is not real.

Azzopardi: How did the idea for the book Pretty Masculine come to you?

Ruiz: I don’t typically shoot men a lot and being a Gay man I was thinking, “Why haven’t I shot men much?” I wanted to figure out a way to do something that wasn’t gratuitously homoerotic – that stuff doesn’t appeal to me. Because of my whole outlook on life, and everything being very fantasydriven with me, I wanted to carry that over into this book and do something super stylized and take hyper-masculine men and soften them up a bit and portray them out of context. It just grew into this book to buck the stereotype of what people think masculinity is.

I’m working on a second edition that’s gone into a whole other direction; it’s a little bit of that and it’s also just about pop art and using these men as canvases for other artists. It’s become this huge collaborative thing between me and all these body painters. Some of them are spectacular. The book, called Pretty Masculine Too, is going to be interactive; there will be a digital version for the iPad, and there will be video footage showing the making of it and some of the makeup application from beginning to end. I’m really excited about this second reincarnation.

Azzopardi: This idea of an alternate reality has always interested you, right?

Ruiz: I was always a sci-fi geek and before that, I loved musicals from the ’40s and ’50s where everything was Technicolor and everyone’s hair was perfect. That’s kind of where I needed to live when I was a kid, because my childhood was very gray and dingy. It started out as just as a very rich fantasy life as a kid, but then it eventually manifested into a tactile thing; I actually had to start creating this for myself.

You know, I used to see things on TV – we had three channels because we didn’t have cable back then – and every once in a while we’d get a news clip from Studio 54 and that would fuel me. I just needed to see a 30-second clip from Studio 54 and I would have months of daydreams fabricated around it. [Laughs.]

Azzopardi: When did you start applying that to photography?

Ruiz: I got the camera when I was around 30, and that’s when I started my photography career – but I started implementing the idea of creating a more beautiful reality around me much before; as soon as I was able to leave home is when it kind of happened. I was a model and my childhood was very tumultuous, so I always had to create

a very serene, calm sort of vibe around me, and I was pretty successful at creating, on the surface anyway, this much happier and calmer environment.

It just started as simple as my environment. I’d make my apartment, wherever I lived, really beautiful and then I started modeling, traveling and getting the inkling to get creative and expressive. When I got that camera, it became the spigot for everything that I had to say; it was a way for me to create this alternate reality in a real, tangible way.

Azzopardi: How do you come up with the concepts for your celebrity subjects?

Ruiz: It’s such a weird, organic thing and it’s so second nature, so I don’t know.

There’s always something about a person that I feel, however I decide to portray them, is not completely alien to them; it’s something that I think resides in them but hasn’t been brought to the surface yet. I don’t do it for shock and awe, and I don’t do it to make them uncomfortable. It’s all aspiration. I want to create a different and perfected version of themselves. I’m not interested in capturing the reality of people, like a lifestyle sitting-on-the-couch-drinking-coffee thing.

I like to create this impression that you’re looking at a painting. It’s a perfected version of reality.

Azzopardi: And that all goes back to your childhood, right?

Ruiz: It all goes back to that. Fortunately, I had that to rely on instead of drugs and alcohol, but I struggled emotionally. It wasn’t easy. I left home and everything wasn’t hunky-dory. I had a lot of stuff to work through.

I was a pretty tortured young adult, and then I just kind of figured some stuff out – and then I figured out how to figure out more stuff – and it’s been smooth sailing for the past six years.

Azzopardi: You’ve shot Kathy Griffin, Ricky Martin and Zac Efron, to name just a few. Who’s been particularly memorable?

Ruiz: When I work with somebody it’s like a catharsis. I work with them and get everything out and move on from that. I don’t stay in one place; once something is done, I’m onto the next thing, so I don’t really have favorites. Basically whoever the last person I worked with is my favorite. I just worked with Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty, who’s such a sweetheart. I jacked her up and I did my thing and she looks so spectacularly beautiful in the shots that we did. I’m really proud of that shoot. It was simple because it was for a magazine’s June cover, so I couldn’t go too crazy, but they allowed me to take it up a few notches.

Azzopardi: So your body – how do you maintain that?

Ruiz: Photoshop. [Laughs.] It’s all part of my childhood thing. I was a heavy, unhealthy kid and I had anemia and other health problems – not major but minor – and I was just tired of it. When I was a kid I used to fantasize about hot, hunky guys, so I thought the only way I’m going to be in that arena is if I take care of myself. And it started out as that, that was my motivation, but then it grew into just feeling better. And I continue to do it.

Azzopardi: How does it feel to be engaged? And what’re your wedding plans?

Ruiz: Being engaged, I don’t know. I’m connected to Martin emotionally and spiritually in a way that transcends the need to have a ring or anything like that. The tradition of it doesn’t really mean anything to me, but the fact that we are afforded that right in the state of New York, I just wanted to exercise it mostly from a legal standpoint so we’re both protected under the law. But I love Martin. He’s everything to me. He’s a sweet, kind, gentle, compassionate man.

We still fall asleep looking into each other’s eyes every night. It’s hokey, but it’s really wonderful being in the same room with him.

Azzopardi: You donated all the proceeds from the first 500 copies of Pretty Masculine to Gay Men’s Health Crisis, and you’ve supported many other charities. Why is charity work so important to you?

Ruiz: I always knew the moment I had the capacity to do something I wanted to be helpful in the community. Most of my adult life was spent trying to get my shit together, but I always told myself, “The minute you have a platform and you’re capable and you’re financially secure, you’re going to do

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something beyond you, something that’s not completely self-serving.” So I’ve always had that in the back of my mind, and in the past few years with my visibility growing, it’s just given me a platform to do something.

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In preparation for her first national concert tour – starting off in Seattle – this devoutly spiritual woman and long-time advocate of LGBT equality spoke to the Seattle Gay News about her career, her choices, and her upcoming national tour.

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

Kristin Chenoweth: I would have to say Sandi Patty – who was a Christian singer – Dolly Parton, Sally Fields, Madeline Kahn, and Julie Andrews.

Andrews-Katz: You made your Broadway debut in Kander/Ebb’s Steel Pier. How did you come to audition for the dance marathon musical?

Chenoweth: My agent called when I was in Minneapolis doing Babes in Arms, saying I had the audition. They were looking for a tall chorine who sang high C. I thought, ‘I’m not tall, but I’ll go in anyway.’

I sang a little aria for John [Kander], Fred [Ebb], and Susan [Stroman], and they had me come back and do some dancing. After that I didn’t hear anything and so went through the mourning process of not getting the part. Two weeks later I got the call and was like, ‘What? They cast me!’ It was a dream come true. I had done a play in New York, but not a musical, and music was my arms and legs. I wanted to do this show. I got to sing an aria they wrote specifically for me. It was like the olden days of musicals when they wrote for a particular person. Now they just plug people into the role and it’s not the same.

Andrews-Katz: For You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, you played Sally, a character who wasn’t in the original production.

How much influence did you have on creation of the character?

Chenoweth: I had a lot of freedom there because of the director, Michael Mayer (Smash). He just gave me free rein so I could find the part. We looked over the original drawings by Charles M. Schulz, and I got to try things out on different audiences out of town, to see how it worked. It’s a rare and wonderful opportunity for an actor to get that chance. It will never happen in that special way again because it was a first kind of a big deal. I always thank Michael for that

opportunity.

Andrews-Katz: Pushing Daisies won seven Emmy Awards, including two personal nominations, and an Emmy win for you playing Olive Snook, a waitress at the Pie Hole. Critics applauded it. It was popular.

The storyline was consistently good. Why wasn’t it picked up?

Chenoweth: It was a sacrifice from the writers’ strike. We were finding our way, and it was a unique show and I wanted to be a part of it. But the strike interrupted us and when we came back, ABC didn’t advertise it as much, and then it kind of was hard to sustain what we found. I understand unions have to take care of their business, but it was a sacrifice, and that’s a real bummer. I think we would have found our fullest and most wonderful audiences if we were given the opportunity.

Andrews-Katz: In April of 2010, Newsweek ran an article that attacked your Promises, Promises costar Sean Hayes [among other Gay actors], saying he was too Gay to play a heterosexual romantic lead. You wrote a now infamous letter back. What kind of reaction did you see to your response?

Chenoweth: I remember reading that article between shows, and I tried to take a nap between the performances. I just couldn’t. I wanted to write down my feelings. My goal was never to take on the magazine, because that wasn’t my initial reaction. Anyone who has ever played a role that was different from who they really are knows what it means; it’s called “acting.” I got furious and wrote this letter. I talked to my manager about it, never intending to send it, but then I did. I never thought they’d actually print it.

I wanted my feelings to be known. The next thing I know it was printed – to the credit of the magazine – and I was just so happy to hear that. Not just for Sean, but for anyone Gay playing a straight character. I’ve played a prostitute, and I’m not one! They were attacking the idea that we can’t be one thing and play something else. I was glad it went out there. I never thought it would get so much press, but if it starts a discussion, then I’m happy. Also, I think something happens when you turn 40. You don’t care as much.

I will always care what people think of me because I’m human, but I just think you feel less about it when you turn 40, and start living in your own shoes. It’s not backing down from who you are or the way God made you!

Andrews-Katz: You were twice Emmy nominated for your appearance on Glee. In what ways do you identify with your character, April Rhodes? And will we be seeing her again?

Chenoweth: I don’t know if we will see

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her again, but I would love to reprise that role. She was very different from me. It goes back to the previous comment; we can play someone other than who we are. She’s a drunk and says inappropriate things a lot of the time. I think the audience just loved her for that. There is a small person in there, and we are just humans doing the best we can. I feel that way and I make mistakes. I just hope I can be forgiven when I do those things. That’s the part of her we identify with; her heart is in the right place.

Andrews-Katz: What is it about Carlene Cockburn of your new series GCB that made you decide this role was for you?

Chenoweth: I think I wanted people to see that you can be a person of faith – any faith – and still struggle with issues of good and evil. Are you going to choose the right path? Are you careful about the things you are you saying? Carlene gets it in her own way; she doesn’t always make the right decisions. People can relate to her. She was bullied and not wanting to deal with it. She finds a place with a little axe to grind, and has guilt because of it. She’s a little bit of a villain. And besides, I didn’t want anyone else playing her!

Andrews-Katz: Do you think the affluent societies of Texas recognize themselves in the show, or is the humor lost on them?

Chenoweth: I think there’s a little bit of both there. I’ve gotten some tweets that say ‘That’s not funny!’ and ‘I think you’re taking yourself too seriously.’ Then I get those that say, ‘You nailed it! That’s it exactly!’ I love it. I think people generally understand the good sense of humor. After all, [GCB] is a comedy sendup, it’s a screwball comedy.

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Andrews-Katz: Being this is your first national concert tour, how did you pick the music for the venue, and what can audiences expect to hear?

Chenoweth: Obviously I want to do music that people know me for – there’s always a bit of a disappointment if you don’t. It’s like going to see Barbra Streisand and her not singing “People” – I wouldn’t be happy!

We [performers] are responsible for challenging ourselves and doing work out of the box and making different choices. There will be some surprise things that won’t be expected, and also some things off my lat-

est album. I play instruments and dance, but one thing I love to do is entertain. There will be a little bit of everything – opera, country, Broadway. The biggest challenge will be for me to stay healthy so I can do all the things I want. Of course I will sing “Popular,” but it might be done in a different way than what you’re used to.

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

Chenoweth: That’s a great question!

Yeah, definitely. I love Jerome Kern. I have been drawn to his music since I was in college. My professor introduced me to a whole different style. It wasn’t just Madonna, it was the music of the ’30s and ’40s, and Leonard Bernstein and Puccini – all the great classics. We have a lot of musicians and music choices today, but there is something that harkens back to that composer and lyrics that I just love. I will be doing some in the concert. I was sort of born to sing his music.

Andrews-Katz: What roles, regardless of gender, would you like to play?

Chenoweth: I’ve always wanted to sing “Soliloquy” [from Carousel], but doubt I’ll get that chance. I’ve also always wanted to play Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, but I have two strikes against me there.

Andrews-Katz: How do you feel about being called a Gay icon?

Chenoweth: It’s such a big honor. There are a lot of things I want people to say about me after I die. But for me, that is the most important one!

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Kristin Chenoweth originates from Oklahoma, where she received a master’s degree in opera as well as being first runner-up for Miss Oklahoma. Since her Broadway debut in 1997, she has appeared in six Broadway shows and the Great Performances presentation of Candide in the role of Cunegonde, singing the classic “Glitter and Be Gay.” The release of her latest CD, Some Lessons Learned, marks her fifth solo disc aside from her various cast recordings. Her autobiography, A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages, was released in 2010.

This is her first national concert tour, beginning in Seattle and ending in her hometown of Tulsa.

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Bar Myx - Weekly drink specials and dancing with DJ Trent Von! No cover!

Changes - Happy Hour 12pm-8pm Super Happy Hour 4pm-7pm $1.50/$3 Well Drinks $1.25 PBR Drafts. Free Pool, Free Darts and Free TouchScreen games all day and all night. Live DJ 9pm-close Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

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

The Cuff Complex - 1st Saturday Country Dancing w/ Rain Country 7 pm -10 pm, HiNRG Dancing - Alternating DJ’s 10 pm-3 am. Cover $5 @ 9 pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vibe - in Kent - Absolut Saturdays! $5 Absolut Drinks.

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

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

Sunday

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

Changes - Happy Hour 12pm-2am Karaoke with Black Nail Productions 9pm-1am Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

9-Ball Pool Tourney at 6 pm - 16 players only. Hosted by RW & Co. The Cuff Complex - “Bottom forty” 6 pm-close w/ DJ Nark + Riff Raff & Guests. Cover $5 @ 8 pm Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour Noon - 5 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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

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

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

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

Twisted - Happy Hour all night! www.twistedineverett. com Vibe - in Kent - Happy Hour All Day! FREE POOL! Wildrose - Free pool all day. www.thewildrosebar.com.

MONDAY

Bar Myx - Bacardi Game Night! $4 Bacardi calls all night long, plus $9 Bacardi Pitchers! Mental Masturbation at 7:30 (with bonus questions and a bar match for the grand prize), followed by Beer Pong! Evening is hosted by our sassy bartenderess Karee Jo! Changes - Happy Hour all day 12 pm-2am Super Happy Hour 4pm-7pm $1.50/$3 Well Drinks $1.25 PBR Drafts.

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

See us at www.clubsilverstone.com.

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

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

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

PURR Cocktail Lounge - Happy Hour 4-7pm. Hamburger & Draft Beer $6.00 from 4pm -10.00 Black Nail Productions Karaoke 9pm to 1am.

R Place - Happy Hour 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special.

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

Vibe - in Kent - $1 Domestic Drafts, $2.50 all bottled beers, $3 Touch Down Shots. FREE POOL! Wildrose - Pool Tournament 7 pm w/Prizes!

TUESDAY

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

Changes - Happy Hour 12pm- 8pm. Domestic Bottled Beer $1.25 All Day and Night, Super Happy Hour 4pm7pm $1.50/$3 Well Drinks $1.25 PBR Drafts. Burger Specials $2.50 Hamburger, $3.50 Cheeseburger $4.50 Bacon Cheeseburger.

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

Free pool all day - 2 tables.

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

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

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

R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special.

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

Karaoke 9pm-2am with José.

Wildrose - Taco Tuesday. No cover.

WEDNESDAY

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

Changes - Happy Hour 12pm-8pm Super Happy Hour 4pm-7pm $1.50/$3 Well Drinks $1.25 PBR Drafts Trivia Night 8pm Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts.

Vibe - in Kent - $1 off all mixed drinks and shots. Karaoke 9pm-2am with José.

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

THURSDAY

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

Changes - Happy Hour 12pm-8pm Super Happy Hour 4pm-7pm $1.50/$3 Well Drinks $1.25 PBR Drafts Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

Dart Tourney 7:30 pm. Hosted by RW & Co. The Cuff Complex - Happy Hour 2 pm-8 pm, Pool Tournament 7 pm, Karaoke 8 pm-12 am w/Jonathan Jones Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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

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

R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts.

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

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

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Meetings Events Activities

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

DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm.

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

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

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SATURDAY - April 28

Florabundance Spring Plant Sale (4/28 & 4/29). Sat 4/28: 9am-5pm; Sun 4/29: 10am-2pm. Washington Park Arboretum, Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Dr E. Vegetables, perennials, annuals, shrubs, herbs, trees. FREE. Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 9am. Greenlake (outside Evans Pool). Every Saturday. GLBT running & walking club sponsors weekly runs, monthly potlucks, track & field activity, annual Run With Pride. 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

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 Bare: A Pop Opera (4/28, 5/2 & 5/3). Doors 6pm, Show 7pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. A compelling story of a group of high school seniors at a Catholic boarding school facing issues of sexuality and personal identity. All ages welcome. $20 suggested donation at the door benefits Washington United for Marriage.

“Cabaret” at Re-bar (Fri-Sun 4/27-5/12). Fri & Sat - 7:30pm; Sun - 3pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 at the door, students & seniors $5 off at the door. www.brownpapertickets. com/event/232593

SUNDAY - April 29

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

Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHiking Group/ Florabundance Spring Plant Sale (4/28 & 4/29). Sat 4/28 - 9am-5pm; Sun 4/29 - 10am-2pm. Washington Park Arboretum, Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Dr E. Vegetables, perennials, annuals, shrubs, herbs, trees. FREE. 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 Meditation for GBT Men. 11am-1pm. Cal Anderson House, 400 Broadway. Suitable for beginning & experienced meditators. Sponsored by Dharma Buddies.

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

The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattleal-anon.org Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. 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

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

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

“Cabaret” at Re-bar (Fri-Sun 4/27-5/12). Fri & Sat - 7:30pm; Sun - 3pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 at the door, students & seniors $5 off at the door. www.brownpapertickets. com/event/232593 Emerald City Pride Bingo. 7-9pm. Julia’s, 300 Broadway E. Featuring drag performances by local artists.

Fundraiser for the Capitol Hill Pride Festival 2012. 18+.

Pride Idol 2012. 8pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway.

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

MONDAY - April 30

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

April 27, 2012

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.

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.FreelySpeaking.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 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.

(253) 474-8897.

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

TUESDAY - May 1

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 Gay Men’s Task Force of Snohomish County in Everett. 6-8pm. Snohomish Health District, 3020 Rucker Ave Ste 309A, Everett. Meets 1st Tuesday each month. Open to all Gay & Bisexual men in Snohomish County. “We will be discussing issues concerning

April 28 thru May 6 the local Gay community & value your opinion, voice, comments, suggestions & attendance. Come join us as we build community in Snohomish County.” David, (425) 339-5238.

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 Gay/Bi Prostate Cancer Group. 6:30-8pm. Gilda’s Club, 1400 Broadway. Meets 1st Tuesday each month.

For Gay & Bi men diagnosed with prostate cancer. A safe space for emotional support on issues of treatment, sexuality, relationships & topics specific to Gay/ Bi men. FREE. 709-1400, www.gildasclubseattle.org Olympic Yacht Club Meeting. 6:30pm. Northwest Yacht Brokers Association, 901 Fairview Ave N Ste A-190 (at Chandler’s Cove on South Lake Union).

Meets 1st Tuesday each month. Monthly board meeting open to all OYC members & prospective members.

OYC is a Gay & Lesbian yacht club for people who own boats of any size or type & for people who enjoy boating. The club sponsors monthly outings. 709BOAT, www.oycnw.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 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 c363-4500 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 FREE Beginning ASL Lessons. 7:30pm. The Elite, 1520 E Olive Way. Every Tuesday. Have you ever wanted to learn basic American Sign Language? If so, you can get some FREE beginning ASL instruction.

Meets in the loft. 860-0999.

Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY - May 2

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

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

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

For information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org

Celebrating 39 Years!

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. David/Brenda, (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.)

Bare: A Pop Opera (4/28, 5/2 & 5/3). Doors 6pm, Show 7pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. A compelling story of a group of high school seniors at a Catholic boarding school facing issues of sexuality and personal identity. All ages welcome. $20 suggested donation at the door benefits Washington United for Marriage.

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: seattlemoviebears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Sex, Dating & Healthy Relationships. 7-8pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY - May 3

Translations: Seattle Transgender Film Festival (5/3-5/6). This groundbreaking festival is one of a very few Transgender film festivals in the world. For a list of filma and venues visit www.threedollarbillcinema.org 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.)

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.

Bare: A Pop Opera (4/28, 5/2 & 5/3). Doors 6pm, Show 7pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. A compelling story of a group of high school seniors at a Catholic boarding school facing issues of sexuality and personal identity. All ages welcome. $20 suggested donation at the door benefits Washington United for Marriage.

Come Out For Yourself (COFY). 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Peer support for people dealing with issues of sexual orientation. 3222437; www.sasgcc.org

Visit us online www.sgn.org

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First Fridays in Yakima. 7-9pm. 223 N 1st St, Yakima.

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

FREE. www.raincountrydance.org.

Seattle Prime Timers Coffee Reunion. 7pm. Tully’s, 19th Ave E & E Aloha St. Meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. Metro routes 8, 12, 43, 48. 329-0793; http://seattleprimetimers.usa-50.com Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday.

(253) 474-8897.

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

Pioneers & Warriors TM. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Friday. Peer support group for Gay & Bi men over 40 - honoring the past, accepting the present & embracing the future. Group attendance requires facilitator approval. Please contact Joel Davis at 261-6616. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 8pm.

Gay City, 511 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

SATURDAY - May 5

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.

Bare: A Pop Opera (4/28, 5/2 & 5/3). Doors 6pm, Show 7pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. A compelling story of a group of high school seniors at a Catholic boarding school facing issues of sexuality and personal identity. All ages welcome. $20 suggested donation at the door benefits Washington United for Marriage.

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

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

322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org 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 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 4

Translations: Seattle Transgender Film Festival (5/3-5/6). This groundbreaking festival is one of a very few Transgender film festivals in the world. For a list of filma and venues visit www.threedollarbillcinema.org Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm.

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

April 27, 2012

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Translations: Seattle Transgender Film Festival (5/3-5/6). This groundbreaking festival is one of a very few Transgender film festivals in the world. For a list of filma and venues visit www.threedollarbillcinema.org May Edible Plant Sale (5/5 & 5/6). 9am-3pm. Meridian Park, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N. An amazing selection of tantalizing veggies including more than 50 varities of organic tomatoes & 20 types of peppers. www. seattletilth.org Black Tie & Sequins: SMC & SWC 16th Annual Dinner, Dance & Auction. 5:30pm. Fremont Studios, 155 N 35th St. Features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, silent & live auctions to benefit Flying House Productions. Tickets: $175-$250. www.flyinghouse.org Radical Faerie Film Festival. 7-9pm. Fred Wildlife Refuge, 127 Boylston Ave E. Features 80 minutes of creative, outrageous, moving & colorful films about the Radical Faerie experience. $8. www.brownpaper tickets.com/event/242151 Seattle Peace Chorus “Many Faces of Peace” Spring Concert (5/5 & 5/6). Sat 5/5 - 7:30pm; Sun 5/6 - 2pm. All ages family friendly musical celebration of peace featuring two inspiring choral pieces: Ralph Vaughn Williams’ “Dona Nobis Pacem” & “Song of Wisdom” from Old Turtle. Tickets: $17 in advance & $20 at the door. www.brownpapertickets.com Showtunes Theatre Company “The Broadway Revues” (5/5 & 5/6). Sat 5/5 - 8pm; Sun 5/6 - 2pm.

Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Ave. Recapture the spirit, splash & brazenness of early Broadway. Tickets $28. www.STGpresents.org

SUNDAY - May 6

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Translations: Seattle Transgender Film Festival (5/3-5/6). This groundbreaking festival is one of a very few Transgender film festivals in the world. For a list of filma and venues visit www.threedollarbillcinema.org 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 Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration.

12noon-6pm. Seattle Center, Center House. Explore and experience the cultural roots of the Asian-Pacific Islands through live performancs, visual arts, handson activities, foods, games, and a lively marketplace.

The festival launches Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Seattle with spectacular lion dances, youth drill teams, drumming, martial arts, and artists from around the state. FREE. A Seattle Center Festal event.

Seattle Peace Chorus “Many Faces of Peace” Spring Concert (5/5 & 5/6). Sat 5/5 - 7:30pm; Sun 5/6 - 2pm. All ages family friendly musical celebration of peace featuring two inspiring choral pieces: Ralph Vaughn Williams’ “Dona Nobis Pacem” & “Song of Wisdom” from Old Turtle. Tickets: $17 in advance & $20 at the door. www.brownpapertickets.com Showtunes Theatre Company “The Broadway Revues” (5/5 & 5/6). Sat 5/5 - 8pm; Sun 5/6 - 2pm.

Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Ave. Recapture the spirit, splash & brazenness of early Broadway. Tickets $28. www.STGpresents.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. raincity jacks.org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5033.

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

GLSEN 7th Annual Auction & Awards Reception.

5-8pm. Bell Harbor, Pier 66, 2211 Alaskan Way. Tickets: $35 general admission, $20 students. GLSEN rolls out the red carpet for courageous young people & their allies who are working to stop harassment & end homophobia in Washington’s K-12 schools.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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

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

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

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

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

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

Report domestic violence and sexual assault.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rosehedge/Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www. rosehedge.org Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschools coalition.org SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. 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 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 providing comprehensive mental health services on a sliding scale. 323-1768.

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

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

testing 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, until 7pm Tuesdays.

(425) 339-5298.

Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail. com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.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.out ventures. 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.seattleunitedsl.com; Seattle Volleyball Club: www.seattlevolleyballclub.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www.teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934.

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

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

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

Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth. org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, ‑14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.Matthews Place.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/ Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschools coalition.org; 632-0662 ext 49 (non-emergency), 1-888-99-VOICE (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www.thetrevorproject. org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; YouthCare/Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/ Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org

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