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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 18, Volume 39, May 6, 2011

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Pride Idol sizzles Wildly on pop music night talented Hal Sparks talks to SGN y

by Anthony Greer SGN Contributing Writer

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May 1 was Pop Music Night at Pride Idol, and the competition performed their best bubblegum top 40 hits for us.

Pride Idol is a citywide singPop music is just plain fun.

Whether it’s Lady Gaga telling ing contest produced and preus to “Just Dance” or Madonna sented by SO&P, Verizon Wireasking us to “Vogue,” the pop songs that top the charts evoke the need to dance or sing along. see pride idol page 32

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor

Hal Sparks performed at the Nordstrom Recital Theatre on April 29. Best known for playing the role of Michael Novotny on Queer as Folk and for his commentary on VH1’s pop culture hit series I Love the ’80s, Sparks spoke with SGN about his career as a comedian/actor/musician and what fans can expect to see at his show.

“I deal with pop culture and socio-political issues, but I do it in a way that is palatable. I’m a big fan of inclusion,” Sparks said. “The nice thing about my act is that it’s all new and it changes all the time.”

After Queer as Folk’s fiveyear run, Sparks hit the road and began working on a show.

The result was Charmageddon, Sparks’ one-hour Showtime

SGN’s 2011 summer movie A touch of magic An interview with Mary Poppins’ preview: Part II Nicolas Dromard

by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN Contributing Writer

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN Contributing Writer

Mary Poppins May 12-29 Paramount Theatre There are countless beloved characters who have made the transition from book to film with great success. Far fewer characters attempt the move from

As the summer movie season continues, July and August are filled with their fair share of familiar faces. The months feature four sequels, one prequel, a return to the 100 Acre Wood, two remakes of cult ’80s classics, and another Marvel Comics icon gets the spotlight to help set up next year’s The Avengers. Superstars Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts team up for the second time, Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig ride the range and shoot it out with invaders from another world, and Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman trade lives in a body-switching comedy.

With that in mind, here’s what’s on tap at the multiplex during the second half of the summer.

As a reminder, release dates are tentative and subject to change, so don’t come crying to me if something listed here ultimately doesn’t get a release.

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Nicolas Dromard as Bert in Mary Poppins

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The gentleman in the jacket An interview with Ramiro Orellana-Guzman

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor

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by Mercy Moosemuzzle SGN Contributing Writer Pinetop Perkins Tribute Mercy and Cuteness were knocked out by the performances at Jazz Alley’s Pinetop Perkins tribute on April 26. Willie “Big Mouth” Smith, who won a Grammy for Joined at the Hip, his collaboration with Perkins, said he was grateful to the pioneers who came before him for keeping the music alive.

Smith’s band was tight. Jimmi Mayes, the drummer, opened by singing “Chicago

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I’ve never quite met anyone like Ramiro Orellana-Guzman. He’s talented, cute, and witty, but those are descriptors that could apply to many people. If you spend just five minutes with Ramiro, you will realize that he is nothing like other people. His talent is self-taught, his look is unique, and his wit is quite strange. He is an artist in every meaning of the word.

As we talk over coffee I can’t help but think that Ramiro is a remarkable man.

He is a local entertainer who, at 21, has already recorded his first album all on his own. He has created a number of characters that he writes about when penning a song.

And, perhaps most importantly, he is an out Gay singer who entertains audiences from Shoreline Community College to Capitol Hill. Ramiro is like a good book you just can’t stop reading.

In December of 2009, Ramiro began work on his first solo album, Sealed For Your Protection. The project, he said, took him on a journey of self-introspection, and in many ways helped him through some very difficult times during his formative college years.

“All of the recording happened at home, in my room,” he explained about the album, infused with an ’80s dance-pop sound. “The songwriting happened all over the place. To paraphrase one of the biggest fag-hags of our time, Lady Gaga, ‘I vomit songs whenever I feel nauseous.’”

That last quote is Ramiro in a nutshell.

Dedicated. Complicated. Talented. He is, among other things, a master storyteller who weaves his imagination into song lyrics like a spider trapping its prey. “For starters, my mind is twisted,” he admitted. “I’m passionate about writing. Not just songwriting, but whatever comes out of pen/paper sex.”

Writing is a very personal thing to Ramiro. “If you have caused a big enough impression in my life, then you might end

up in a song,” he said. “I cannot, however, write with other people. To me, writing is as personal as using the bathroom – so I like to do it alone.”

Ramiro is not shy. His performances are high-energy and, although he recorded Sealed For Your Protection alone, he performs it with a backup band. Lucas Kraft (bass guitar), Robin Turner (electric guitar), Nick Ajer (drums), and Chamylee Arella Shafman (backup vocals) join him for live gigs.

“I’ve been singing in front of big crowds since I was 16,” said Ramiro.

There are two characters that make their way into his songs or live performances.

The first, the “Gentleman in the Jacket,” is a playful and energetic man who (sometimes) wears a jacket made out of duct tape (seriously, you’ve got to see this thing to believe it – the craftsmanship is impeccable). The second is a darker character, “Jack Mozie.”

Jack is the anti-Ramiro, and he certainly is no Gentleman in the Jacket. To fully understand all of this, you will have to turn to the music on Sealed For Your Protection. Trust me when I say the musical journey that Ramiro takes us on is unique without artsyfartsy pretense. Sealed For Your Protection is no mere pop album, as Ramiro’s musical influences are vast.

“My father is obsessed with classical music,” he said. “I was one of those babies that had Mozart playing in the background every moment I spent awake. As a toddler, my mother exposed me to music from around the world. I experienced songs in different languages and styles. At the age of 6, I began singing along to Shakira, and that’s when I found out I had a nice voice. However, a lot of my young years were spent listening to ’80s pop and Latin pop. Later, as a teenager, I ventured into the side of rock. I explored anything from punk to heavy metal. Now I listen to several bands and musicians.”

Ramiro lists Shakira, Mika, Lady Gaga, Daft Punk, Linkin Park, and Elvis Presley as some of his influences.

When asked why he became a vocalist, he answers the question in the only way he knows how: a roundabout way that, although it may seem odd on the surface, holds truth beneath.

“I always wanted to be a superhero,” he said. “I chose to be a singer because I lacked super powers, and my parents wanted me to choose a more realistic career. It is also the perfect excuse to turn down free cigarettes.

To quote myself, ‘I don’t care if I die tomorrow as long as I sing today.’”

Ramiro maintains that he has never encountered a problem due to the fact that he is Gay. “I think it’s because people just see Ramiro on stage – not Gay or straight, not male or female, just Ramiro. Sometimes I think that’s because I’m Ramirosexual. … I leave that open to interpretation.”

Ramiro ended our conversation by saying he wants his fans to know that “the challenges that will face us are nothing compared to what’s beautiful. The obstacles that stand before me, they question my glory, but I’m beautiful.”

This summer, Ramiro will perform gigs anywhere he can to promote Sealed For Your Protection. You can purchase the CD and find out more about Ramiro on his blog, “Who Is Jack Mozie?” at ramiro1221.blogspot.com.

He is also scheduled to perform at this year’s Capitol Hill Pride Festival on June 25. “Look for Jack Mozie,” he said. “I’ll be wearing my favor ite color.”

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Blues” with a nice voice. Frank Krakowski had a strong voice when he sang “Everything I Do.” His guitar work was amazing.

Robert Stroger’s bass was rocking. Krakowski also sang the B.B. King song “The Thrill Is Gone.”

Smith’s voice was powerful and his harmonica was phenomenal. “I Like to Hear You Call My Name” was slow and bluesy and featured guitar and harmonica. “I Work Hard Every Day” stayed slow and featured Willie and Frank. “Higher Cooking” was upbeat and featured harmonica and guitar.

Hubert Sumlin’s voice was soulful, and his guitar was knowing. “I’m Sitting on Top of the World” featured his guitar and Smith’s harmonica and was slow and funky.

“Baby Come Back to Me” was fast-paced and focused on Hubert’s guitar and Willie’s harmonica. Those instruments were also featured in “I Did What I Could For You, Baby.” There was a standing ovation for Sumlin at the end of his part of the concert.

“I’m Just Your Fool” returned to the upbeat with Smith’s voice and harmonica.

“Last Night I Lost the Best Friend I Ever Had” was slow and sad and reminded us of Pinetop. Solos by Krakowski and Smith were the focus of the fast-paced “You Got to Cut That Out.” “Hold My Hand” was slow and moving. It featured Willie and Frank.

“I Was Born in Arkansas” focused on Smith and Krakowski. “I’m a Creeper” ended the evening fast and featured Willie and Frank.

There was a standing ovation that Mercy and Cuteness joined, even though they are disabled.

Seattle Rainbow Contra Dance

Come to Seattle Rainbow Contra Dance for gender-free dancing at Ballard Oddfellows Hall. There is a potluck at 5:45 p.m.

Cost is $8. The free lesson is at 7 p.m., dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Join them for a great evening of fun while dancing to the fabulous live music of Ruthie Dornfeld and Terry Wergeland. Rich Goss from Portland will be calling. No experience or partner necessary. All dances taught.

For GLBTQ folks/friends, dances are open community-building events. Please come out and help them build the gender-free contra dance community!

Visit the YouTube page: www.youtube. com/watch?v=rhdtBIEEGaw Bring water and please come fragrancefree. For the 2011 schedule, visit http://seattledance.org/contra/rainbow. Donia Alexandra will be selling her homemade salted caramels.

HD Broadcast of Met Peformance of Il Trovatore Mercy and Cuteness and the gang loved the HD broadcast of the Met’s Il Trovatore.

Mercy found the staging set in the Civil War effective. Cuteness thought the singing and acting by Sondra Radvanovsky, Dolora Zajick, Marcelo Alvarez, and Dmitri Hvorostovsky in the principal roles incredible. She can’t understand why opera females such as Leonora expect their males to forgive them for buying the men’s freedom with their bodies. “Why are they surprised when they are rejected for it?” she asked. Assonance has decided to forgive Il Trovatore for its unbelievable plot because the music is so gorgeous.

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Celebrating 38 Years!

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer Fleet Foxes May 3 Moore Theatre There’s nothing flashy about a Fleet Foxes show. The stage backdrop is a plain black curtain, the drum set doesn’t have the group’s logo or name on it, and the band members dress in whatever was at the top of their suitcases that morning. But their music is a whole different matter; lush, finely layered compositions that draw from life’s simpler things – like rolling mountains and sweet golden apples – yet are executed with grandiosity.

When the six-piece ensemble appeared on stage, lead singer Robin Pecknold quickly pointed out that guitarist Skyler Skjelset and drummer Josh Tillman were both celebrating birthdays. Immediately, the crowd broke into a “Happy Birthday” sing-along and stood on their feet awaiting the start of the show. The second of back-to-back sold-out performances at the Moore Theatre found the Fleet Foxes celebrating two more special occasions: playing in front of a hometown audience and the release of their much-anticipated sophomore album, Helplessness Blues.

“The Cascades,” off the new record, opened the concert and was followed closely by “Grown Ocean” and then “Drops in the River” from the band’s Sun Giant EP that

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Fleet Foxes keep it simple and sublime incorporated maracas, piano, and double bass. Three entries from their latest album were performed in succession: “Battery Kinzie,” “Bedouin Dress,” and notably “Sim Sala Bim,” which climaxed with a galloping guitar riff and thunderous jam-like session.

“We got a lot of shit last night for tuning too long,” Pecknold told everyone. He obviously felt the need to apologize in advance of the waiting times between some songs, though on this night the crowd seemed to understand.

“Mykonos” was impeccable, ending with overlapping vocals and a twittering flute played by Morgan Henderson, a recent addition to the Fleet Foxes. The experience of hearing this song live inside a theater versus at home on the stereo was so different, it was beyond magical and overwhelmingly satisfying. “Your Protector” was also amazing, and ditto for “White Winter Hymnal” that began with a shaking tambourine and gradually built into a beautiful wall of sound.

What you get from listening to the Fleet Foxes in concert as opposed to a CD is the quality of Pecknold’s vocals, gliding freely from vigorous to gentle, always enlightening but never overbearing. Where he exemplified this best was on “Lorelai,” especially when he sang the chorus – not an easy one

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to do – with great ease.

Moments later, lighted candles atop frosted cupcakes were delivered on stage to birthday boys Skjelset and Tillman, followed by an odd, interesting exchange of words between an audience member and the band – it started with “cupcake fetish,” and then the words “suck your dick,” “handjob,” and “old school teacher” were tossed out.

I’m not sure what it was all about, but everyone (including Pecknold) appeared to enjoy this impromptu banter.

“The Shrine/An Argument,” the finest track on Helplessness Blues, was stunning and finished with a sneering violin and wailing saxophone. “Blue Ridge Mountains,”

Seattle Symphony offers shocking program of utter genius Tanj a Aho la

Pietari Inkinen

by Rod Parke SGN A&E Writer Seattle Symphony with Pietari Inkinen April 28 Benaroya Hall Never in my imaginary life as a conductor would I ever think to program Sibelius’ 7th symphony as a concert opener! Who makes up these programs? The official answer

from Seattle Symphony: “Season planning is a very collaborative process. The music director works with the artistic department and several other departments in our administration on putting together the repertoire for the season. Guest conductors are always asked for input on their programs and, of course, the soloists are also consulted on choosing their repertoire as well.”

Actually, the Sibelius worked very well in what turned out to be an extraordinarily well-designed and executed program. The

which closed out the main set, had people around me swaying and tapping their feet as Skjelset dazzled on mandolin. The band returned for an encore that included the title track from their just-released album.

It’s hard to escape describing Fleet Foxes as organic because so many of their lyrics are plucked right out of natural settings, from red strawberries in the summertime to cold mountain air to squirrels, hummingbirds, and meadowlarks. As live performers, they bring that fresh and unfiltered sound with them – it’s like being in the countryside and distracted only by what you see and hear. It was nice to exist in such an innocent, pleasurable world for just one night. of this score, check out www.youtube.com/ watch?v=mj2TaQD_Ij4.

After intermission, an equally brilliant work, Bartók’s “Concerto for Orchestra” (1943) further demonstrated Inkinen’s superb sense of orchestral balances and beautiful sonorities. His emphasis seemed to be more on beauty of sound than catching the jazzy moments. Thus, I found this performance gorgeous but a little tame. His was certainly a valid way of treating the piece; I’d just like it to have a little more kick. It is a work that of course gives the individual sections of the orchestra each its moments to shine, and the Seattle Symphony was more than up to the task. The players seemed to like playing for Inkinen, and I for one would love to see him back in future seasons.

young Finnish conductor, Pietari Inkinen, elicited gorgeous sounds from the Orchestra, with balances just so. It is perhaps not surprising that his Sibelius seemed idiomatic and right, but what was surprising was the level of orchestral clarity. With no sacrifice of Sibelius’ characteristic “atmospheric” qualities, the usual muddiness created by the lower strings was replaced by beautifully balanced and open sonorities. Tempi were brisk without being rushed, with the rather brooding feeling of a von Karajan transformed into a more positive, almost Reviewer Rod Parke can be reached at ecstatic sense of possibilities, which I found rmp62@columbia.edu. altogether appropriate, given the generally ascending harmonies of the closing moments. (Mr. Inkinen has recorded all the Sibelius symphonies on the Naxos label.)

The biggest gift of the evening, however, came with the “Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 15” of Benjamin Britten, played by Dmitry Sitkovetsky. Between the soloist’s intensely focused sound and Inkinen’s control of the brilliant orchestration, one could not hope for a more satisfying performance. But the shock was that we were hearing a work of incredible genius that almost no one had ever heard before! Why is this work not in the regular repertoire of every great violinist? I met with four friends during the following intermission, all of us with our jaws wide open in amazement. The Concerto was not just astoundingly original; it was also a magnificent showpiece for the soloist. Like the Sibelius violin concerto, it was a virtuosic piece that could not be played on anything but a violin. (The great concerto by Beethoven, on the other hand, has been successfully transcribed for other instruments.)

Many thanks to Inkinen and Sitkovetsky for bringing this great work to our attention.

There are CDs of it available, although not apparently by Sitkovetsky. For an excellent sample of the intensity and brilliance

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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer

The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs Seattle Repertory Theatre Through May 22 Mike Daisey loves, loves, loves Apple and Apple products, so he went to China to find out more about where they are made. He tried normal, bureaucratic ways to visit factories located in a humongous complex in Shenzhen, China, at a company called Foxconn, which employs 400,000 people, but he came up against all kinds of brick walls in this very secretive society. So, he apparently put on a Hawaiian shirt (if people are going to stereotype Americans, he thought he’d go ahead and stand out) and pretended to be an American businessman looking for factories to partner with.

Only then was Daisey able to penetrate the Chinese veneer and explore what is an amazing, heart-wrenching, and horrifying human tragedy that unfolds every day in the making of some of world’s most popular electronic gadgets.

He somehow interviewed dozens of real

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Mike Daisey puts audiences through unforgettable Agony

factory workers (in the first two hours alone, he met some as young as 12, 13, and 14) who told of unimaginable factory conditions where no one speaks (for eight to 12 hours at a time) unless they want to be fired, where there is little equipment (fingers are cheaper and more accurate than machines), and where the Mike Daisey in The Agony dormitories are stacked to the and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs ceiling with beds you have to crawl into. He was shown lists of blacklisted people who had spoken the Foxconn management: netting hung up and asked for more humane treatment. around the tops of the building to catch Once a worker’s spine fuses or their fingers jumpers.

This is part of what Daisey wants to help lose their dexterity – as early as age 19 – you see during his two-hour monologue at they are essentially thrown away.

He bullshat his way onto factory floors Seattle Rep. He connects the conditions in with 35,000 people working and not speak- China with his love of Apple and the rise ing – apparently only one floor of dozens and success of Apple founder Steve Jobs. in the building – and a cafeteria that seats Daisey relates the history of Apple to Jobs, 25,000, which he said is always full of Steve Wozniak, and Jobs’ firing and rehirworkers. He was told about workers throw- ing by Apple prior to the triumphs that are Discuss your opinions at sgncritic@ ing themselves off the top of the Foxconn the iPhone and iPad. Daisey, clearly immeasurably aided by gmail.com. building because working conditions were so horrendous, and he saw the response of his life-partner, wife and director Jean-Mi-

Guys, dolls, and gangsters

events, developing a writing style of human interest instead of strict reporting, while nursing the beginnings of a gambling habit.

Runyon quickly garnered a daily readership numbering in the millions. It was his coverage of the infamous Snyder/Gray murders in 1927 that became the source for James M. Cain’s novel Double Indemnity, and later the film by the same name.

Guys and Dolls was a collection of short the military, Runyon moved to New York stories published in 1932 and became an City, where his work appeared in Harper’s instant hit. A cynical reporter mingling Weekly and his first book was published in among gangsters became synonymous 1911. In the years that followed, with Runyon’s style and image, as his work Runyon covered many sporting practically created the archetype. His colorful creations presented (and parodied) the worlds of organized crime and street corruptions. Known for his distinctive vernacular, his writing mixed slang and formal speech while always keeping the present tense, and he strictly avoided any contraction usage in his writing. This distinctive form of speech instantly became associated with Brooklyn and Midtown Manhattan circa 1920.

Runyon’s work eventually caught the eye of Hollywood, and was the inspiration for many motion pictures. Based on the short story Madame La Gimp, the 1933 movie Lady For A Day earned four Academy Award nominations and was later remade (with Bette Davis) in 1961 as Pocket Full of Miracles.

The story The Girl in Pawn became the film Little Miss Marker in 1934, and gave Shirley Temple her movie debut. It would inspire several remakes and another film based on the lead character, Sorrowful Jones.

In the late 1930s, Runyon developed throat cancer. Despite being left without speech after an operation in 1944, he continued to socialize with friends through written notes, especially at Lindy’s restaurant.

Among his friends was WWI air ace Eddie Rickenbacker, the man who, two years later, Billie Wildrick (l) and Brandon O’Neill in Guys and Dolls

A brief history of Guys and Dolls

by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN Contributing Writer Guys and Dolls May 12-June 5 5th Avenue Theatre Before Robert Alda even created the role of Nathan Detroit on Broadway in 1950, the worlds of Sky Masterson, Harry the Horse, and Miss Sarah Brown had already been established in the pages of Damon Runyon’s short stories. By reflecting the legendary personas of Al Capone, Arnold Rothstein, Jack Dempsey, and Babe Ruth, Runyon drew on personal experiences for his writing, giving the public a glimpse into the world of gangsters and gambling.

Damon Runyon (originally Runyan) was born October 4, 1880, in Kansas. Following the newspaper trade, the family moved to Pueblo, Colorado, where the boy’s mother died when he was 7. After working for several newspapers (including one that changed the spelling of his last name, which he kept), Runyon enlisted in the Spanish-American War in 1898 and began writing for the Manila Freedom and Soldier’s Letter. After leaving

chele Gregory, puts on a hell of a show. He is funny, bombastic, dramatic, outrageous, and his ability to manage a stage is at its peak. He’s honed his craft to a fine art by this point, as his restless intelligence has explored and created monologues examining electrical generation (Monopoly), economic global interconnectedness (The Last Cargo Cult), and even how theater works or doesn’t (How Theater Failed America), among other complicated topics.

He often combines at least two strains of information into an integrated delivery, like the history of Apple with working conditions in China. Here he is using (abusing, maybe) Apple to illustrate our love of technology and our obsession with faster, smaller, and cheaper, and connecting it to the corporate consequences that conspire to bring us what we crave. He makes clear that Apple is not, by any stretch of the imagination, the only corporation turning a blind eye to inhumane factory conditions.

This is awesome entertainment. Even as we are made to squirm about the electronics we carry, we laugh awkwardly at ourselves and leave the theater inculcated with a virus-like inability to forget how our electronics might have little tiny fingers caught inside them.

Ever seen a Michael Moore movie? Mike Daisey is there, in person, to tell you a story you will never forget.

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

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would use his plane to scatter Runyon’s ashes over Broadway.

The 1950s saw two main revivals of interest in Runyon’s work. The Damon Runyon Theatre dramatized over 50 of his stories for radio broadcasting. Broadway moguls Frank Loesser and Abe Burrows became interested in one particular short story, The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown, and in 1950 used it (with a nod to several others) as the foundation for the hit musical Guys and Dolls. The story tells of gamblers Sky Masterson and Nathan Detroit, who bet on the results of a liaison between one of their own and Salvation Army worker Miss Sarah Brown.

Guys and Dolls first opened on Broadway November 24, 1950, with music/lyrics by Frank Loesser and a book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling. Originally starring Robert Alda, Isabel Bigley, and Vivian Blaine, the musical ran for 1,200 performances and won five Tony Awards including Best Actor and Best Featured Actress in a musical, and Best Musical of 1951. Subsequently, Guys and Dolls would grace Broadway in six separate incarnations and would star many others with several more nominations/wins: Walter Matthau, Alan King, Jerry Orbach (1965 nominee), Robert Guillaume (1977 nominee), Peter Gallagher, Nathan Lane (1992 nominee), Faith Prince (1992 win), Craig Bierko, and Oliver Platt are just a few to enact the lively world of Nathan and Sky, or to complain with “Adelaide’s Lament.”

The 1955 film version starred Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando (who, contrary to rumor, did sing his own songs), and Jean Simmons. Vivian Blaine and Stubby Kaye would be the only ones to recreate their original roles from the stage. Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, Bob Hope, Gene Kelly, and Clark Gable were all considered for the film but dismissed for various reasons. Three new songs by Loesser were added to showcase Frank Sinatra’s vocals, while five songs were removed. The movie would be nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Music, and graced

by Golden Globe wins for Best Motion Picture and Best Actress (Jean Simmons).

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movies

continued from the cover July 1 Larry Crowne – Tom Hanks tries his hand at directing a second time (That Thing You Do was his first attempt) and he’s brought Julia Roberts to help him in this story of a middle-aged man who gets downsized and subsequently goes back to college, reinventing himself in the process.

Monte Carlo – A mistaken identity comedy with Leighton Meester, Selena Gomez, and Katie Cassidy as three students traveling in Paris who suddenly find themselves living the life of royalty and whisked to Monte Carlo when one of their party is mistaken for a British heiress.

Page One: A Year Inside the New York Times – Exactly what it sounds like. Director Andrew Rossi gets unprecedented access inside the Times newsroom to document a year in the life of the reporters and editors who make the paper click.

The Perfect Host – A small-time criminal on the run manages to talk his way into a dinner party hosted by the outwardly charming David Hyde Pierce, only to discover he’s picked the absolute wrong place to hide. Pierce received rave reviews at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival for his supposedly devilishly unsettling performance.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon – The Autobots and the Decepticons continue their fight. This time, it has to do with the events surrounding the 1969 moon landing.

Now ask me if I care.

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July 8 City of Life and Death – One of the standouts from the 2010 Seattle International Film Festival, this rough, uncompromising, and at times devastatingly depressing drama chronicles the rape of Nanking by the Japanese in 1937. Not for the faint of heart, this is a sensational effort for those who have the stomach to witness it.

Horrible Bosses – A pitch-black comedy about a group of three friends (Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudeikis) who conspire to murder their bosses, whom they believe are holding them back. Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx, Kevin Spacey, and Jennifer Aniston costar.

The Last Mountain – A documentary pitting a small Appalachian community against the corporate coal industry as both vie to take control of Coal River Mountain.

The movie has its local premiere during the 2011 Seattle International Film Festival.

Zookeeper – New York City zookeeper Kevin James talks to the animals to get some help wooing the lovely Rosario Dawson.

July 15 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II – After 10 years and seven previous motion pictures, Harry Potter and Voldemort finally face off, bringing to a conclusion the most financially successful motion picture fantasy series of all time.

Pianomania – This documentary follows Steinway piano tuner Stefan Knüpfer as he tunes the pianos in some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls.

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan – Wayne Wang (The Joy Luck Club) directs this drama split between the 19th and 21st centuries following two sets of female friends bound together by circumstance and fate.

Winnie the Pooh – Disney returns to the 100 Acre Wood for a new hand-drawn animated adventure following everyone’s favorite “silly ol’ bear” and his friends as they all try to find a replacement for Eeyore’s lost tail. This film will have its local premiere during the Seattle International Film Festival.

July 22 Another Earth – A strange, surreal drama about an MIT student and a famous composer who tragically cross paths the same evening that a duplicate Earth is discovered in the night sky. The film will have its local premiere during the Seattle International Film Festival.

Captain America: The First Avenger – Marvel’s second comic book feature of the summer (Thor being the first). This one depicts the origins of the famed red, white, and blue superhero as he battles Nazis and the Red Skull to help turn the tide for the Allies during WWII. Friends with Benefits – A comedy with Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher about … no, wait, that was No Strings Attached.

Sorry. Friends with Benefits stars Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis as two friends who decide to sleep with one another but not pursue a romantic relationship. Yeah.

I know. It sounds just like No Strings Attached.

If a Tree Falls: The Story of the ELF – A behind-the-scenes doc chronicling the Earth Liberation Front. Filmmakers Marshall Curry and Sam Cullman apparently got unprecedented access to the group that the FBI calls “the number-one domestic terrorist threat.”

Sarah’s Key – An apparently stunning drama with Kristin Scott Thomas as a modern journalist investigating the truth behind the French Vichy government’s roundup of Jews in 1942 and the star tling

Harrison Ford (l) and Daniel Craig in Cowboys & Aliens

discovery she inadvertently makes about her own family’s part in this historical tragedy. It got rave reviews at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival, and this is one summertime drama I can’t wait to see.

July 29 Cowboys & Aliens – Based on the graphic novel, Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, and Olivia Wilde draw their six-shooters and form a posse to combat an army of invading interstellar marauders with designs on taking over Earth.

Crazy, Stupid Love – An awesome-looking comedy about love, sex, and marriage with Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei, and Kevin Bacon directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, the minds behind last year’s intelligently transgressive I Love You Phillip Morris.

The Devil’s Double – Based on fact, this dramatic thriller stars Dominic Cooper as a man forced to become the body double of Saddam Hussein’s sadistic son Uday.

The Future – Miranda July’s follow-up project to Me and You and Everyone We Know revolves around a couple who decide to take in a stray cat – and how doing so nearly destroys their lives and disrupts the space-time continuum.

Good Neighbors – A serial killer thriller set in 1995 in a small Montreal neighborhood on the eve of the second referendum on the separation of Quebec. Jay Baruchel, Scott Speedman, and young Canadian auteur Xavier Dolan (Heartbeats) star.

Point Blank – A French thriller about a nurse who inadvertently saves the life of a master criminal whose henchmen subsequently take his pregnant wife hostage and force him to spring their boss from the hands of the police.

August 5 Bellflower – A drama about a pair of friends who prepare for the apocalypse by building flamethrowers and other weapons of destruction in hopes they’ll be able to rule the coming wasteland. Things change when one of this pair falls in love and begins to mature, leaving the other to let his apocalyptic fantasies spiral out of control.

The Change-Up – A body-switching comedy with Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds as a pair of best friends who both imagine their lives would be far more fulfilling if they could spend some time in the shoes of the other.

Dirty Girl – A road trip comedy set in 1987 with Juno Temple, Milla Jovovich, Mary Steenburgen, William H. Macy, Tim McGraw, Dwight Yoakam, and Brian Baumgartner (yes, that Brian Baumgartner) about a pair of teens (one the supposed school slut, the other its requisite closet case) who join forces to escape the mundane normalcy of everyday life.

The Man Who Fell to Earth – An anniversary re-issue of the 1976 Nicolas Roeg classic about an alien (David Bowie, in arguably his most iconic cinematic role) who comes to Earth to get water for his dying planet and finds himself becoming more and more human in the process.

Mysteries of Lisbon – A jealous countess, a wealthy businessman, and a young orphaned boy race across Portugal, France, Italy, and Brazil, finding adventure and mystery along the way.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes – A Planet of the Apes prequel (that apparently completely discounts Escape from the Planet of the Apes and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes) with James Franco as a visionary scientist whose discoveries in genetic engineering inadvertently lead to the simian revolution.

August 12 30 Minutes or Less – A comedy-thriller hybrid with Jesse Eisenberg as a nebbish pizza delivery guy kidnapped by criminal Danny McBride who straps a bomb to his chest forces him to rob a bank within the next 30 minutes.

Final Destination 5 – Remember how The Final Destination was, you know, supposed to be the actual final destination for this horror franchise? Surprise! Thanks to that film’s surprising box office success, here comes another one, with more silly teenagers and 20-somethings attempting to cheat Death, even though Death won’t have it.

Glee Live! 3D! – Really? A concert film featuring the cast of Glee? Singing songs from the show? In 3D? Can’t this phenomenon just die already?

The Guard – Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle in a thriller about an unorthodox Irish policeman and an uptight FBI agent who team up to smash a team of international drug smugglers.

The Help – Based on the best-selling novel

by Kathryn Stockett, Emma Stone stars as an aspiring writer just home from college in 1960s small-town Mississippi. Viola Davis costars as a local maid who spills the beans on the secrets her white employers have been hiding through the years.

The Tree – An Australian drama about a family grieving over the loss of one of their own and the child who comes to believe he’s been reincarnated as the gigantic fig tree growing in their backyard.

August 19 Circumstance – A drama about two female Iranian best friends who share a secret, clandestine relationship that, if revealed, could threaten both of their families. The film will have its local premiere during the Seattle International Film Festival.

Conan the Barbarian – A new version of the 1982 Arnold Schwarzenegger classic directed by gory remake king Marcus Nispel (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Friday the 13th) and starring unknown Jason Momoa as the titular Cimmerian. Ron Perlman and Rose McGowan costar.

Fright Night – A remake of the awesome 1985 favorite about high schooler Charley Brewster, who discovers his next-door neighbor is a vampire and calls in horror movie legend Peter Vincent to help him rid the neighborhood of this undead evil. Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, David Tennant, and Toni Collette star.

Life, Above All – This South African import is based on the acclaimed novel Chanda’s Secrets by Allan Stratton, about a young girl and her mother who must reconcile their differences in order to fight against the fear and shame that have poisoned their community.

Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World – Eight years after the fact, a sequel from director Robert Rodriguez reunites almost grown-up stars Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara as the titular characters are once again drawn into the spy game.

August 24 Higher Ground – Actress Vera Farmiga makes her directorial debut with this story about a woman struggling with her Christian faith over three decades.

August 26 Apollo 18 – A low-budget “found footage” thriller about an aborted Apollo mission NASA never told us about.

Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark – Co-written and produced by Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth), Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark is an incredibly creepy suspense thriller about a young girl who discovers there really are monsters under the bed and in the closet, and they want to claim her as one of their own.

Griff the Invisible – An independent comedy about a mild-mannered office worker who moonlights as an invisible superhero and the woman who changes his life forever.

Our Idiot Brother – Paul Rudd stars as the estranged, idiosyncratic brother who barges back into the lives of his three sisters (Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, and Emily Mortimer), wrecking havoc and creating chaos every step of the way.

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w e e k o f M a y 6 - M a y 12

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): The cost of living it up may force some choices in how you unwind. How you have fun is more serious than you may think. Look ahead 10 years and imagine what friendships, talents and skills you’d like to have developed through your hobbies.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Life’s tough blows have been piling up, but don’t let it give you piles! Much as people depend on the solid, reliable bull, you need to be able to let it out and lean on someone else.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20): Your friends are only human.

Don’t take disappointments too much to heart. Cutting off communications is a big mistake, but so is over-talking the problem.

A short break or limiting conversation for a while may be best.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22): Your friends’ ideas for promoting you are too much from the heart, not enough from the brains.

Going along with their ideas could hurt your rep and your wallet.

Don’t argue. Thank them for their ideas and change the subject.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): In your ideal relationship you’re the star married to your agent or manager. That means you can’t always be the boss! Arguments are a normal part of a healthy partnership as long as listening remains more important than speaking.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Novel sex techniques can be a blast but may require novel forms of safety. They can also open up a lot of suppressed feelings. How well do you know your partner? Just be sure that he or she can be trusted!

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): You and your mate could have a great time exploring kinky new fun. Anything from silk scarf bondage to cattle prods is open to testing. Slow, careful and easy is the best approach – at first, anyway.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Whatever position you occupy you are still part of a team and everyone else is as important as you. As much as your special talents do contribute to the team, cultivate humility as one of those talents!

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Argue about movie, art, sports, anything fun or creative; you’re sure to find amazing new ideas. Keep your mind and ears open and respectful of other notions. Well, at least be polite with the idiots.

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Livening up your home life should be a fun creative challenge, not a painful economic one. Think kink! Sexually or otherwise, unleash your dark side in planning any changes – but not in how you treat housemates in effecting them.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Criticism of family, housemates or your community could be surprising (even to you!) in its harshness. If you really can’t be kind, give your loved ones a break and look for schmucks or dysfunctional organizations that deserve your wrath.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Financial surprises can work your nerves. You seriously need a break. A long walk, meditation, a hot soak … try something new and different, even if it’s just a quiet stroll in a park or country road you’ve never trod before.

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Slowing things down a bit, Matthew Hefel sang Neil Diamond’s “Hello Again” to a very receptive audience. Matthew proved to be quite the vocalist, and although the song wasn’t quite as pop-infused as we would’ve liked, he did an outstanding job.

Rounding out a great night of performances were our three guest entertainers.

Bianca Starr returned to the Pride Idol stage to give us another taste of her fierceness. This queen can do it all; she can dance, gives good face, and is a joy to watch. Also, other queens take note: she knows her words. Bianca truly is a star, and I suspect we will be seeing a lot more of her in the weeks to come.

Yee-Shin Huang is a part of the Pride Idol family. Moving seamlessly from his role as a contestant last season to a local entertainer today, Yee-Shin wowed the audience by singing (and dancing) to Jay Sean’s “Down.”

His voice is amazing, he’s super-cute, and he’s a true entertainer.

Caesar Hart is the go-to drag king of Seattle. Whether he’s co-starring as Eminem to Gaysha Star’s Rihanna or performing an Adam Lambert song, Caesar is hot, hot, hot.

He flirts with the girls, flirts with the boys, and owns the audience from beginning to end. Seattle audiences just can’t get enough of the amazingly talented Caesar Hart!

This year, Pride Idol is themed!

May 8: Latino Night May 15: Country Music Night May 29: Soundtrack Night June 5: Burlesque Night You don’t have to choose songs that go with that night’s theme, but it is highly encouraged. Also, remember to dress the part – you are performing, after all – and try to win over the judges and audience alike.

Each week there is a prize of $100 for first place, a Verizon Wireless Bluetooth Device and a spot in the Wildcard round for second place, and two VIP tickets to Le Faux at Julia’s on Broadway for third.

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.brownpapertickets.com/event/162931. There is a $10 fee to enter the contest.

This year’s Grand Finale prize package is very attractive: $300 will go to the third place winner, $500 to second place, and first prize is $1,000 plus a Verizon Wireless phone, two round-trip tickets to anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada aboard Delta airlines (courtesy of Orbitz), and a chance to perform aboard the SO&P float during the Seattle Pride Parade, June 26.

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

less, FUZE, Seattle’s Best Karaoke, and Seattle Gay News every Sunday night at Neighbours Nightclub (1509 Broadway) and is hosted by Gaysha Starr. Doors open at 6 p.m., when contestants can sign up to sing in the 7 p.m. competition. The grand finale is scheduled for June 19, where a winner will be chosen as Seattle’s 2011 Pride Idol!

The show got off to a great start with Starr performing Rihanna’s “S&M” with the help of some candle wax and cheers from the audience. This week, C89.5 radio DJ Richard Dalton joined the esteemed (well, kind of) panel of judges – the wickedly wild pop-tart Sister Domine Trix, me, and the talented, luscious, and Jackie-O-inspired Kitty Corset – as we helped the audience decide who would advance to the Wildcard and Pride Idol finals.

Contestant number one, Bobby, had an amazing voice, but chose the wrong song.

He sang Jason Mraz when he should have been singing a song that really showed off his vocal prowess. Although he didn’t place, I can speak for all the judges when I say he should come back and give it another shot.

In what was perhaps one of the best performances of the night, Sarah Lising delivered an amazing version of Gwen Stefani’s “Underneath it All.” Although the karaoke version did not contain the rap, Sarah was more than happy to perform it a capella, much to the delight of the judges and audience alike. Sarah moved on to the Wildcard round where she will compete for a chance to make the finals!

Gary Deyter chose some ’80s pop and slowed things down a bit with the Journey classic “Open Arms.” Great voice, bad song choice. You can really sing, Gary, so come back and give it another try!

Susan Sinas was the surprise of the night.

She delivered a spot-on rendition of Tina Turner’s “Private Dancer” and everyone loved it. Although it wasn’t enough to advance her to the final show, we’d love to have Susan back any time.

Clayton Coleman is a star. He very well may be the next Pride Idol. He is sexy, talented, and loves to sing. This week, he struck gold with the Luther Vandross hit “Always and Forever,” which advanced him to the finals. I can’t wait to see what he brings for the season finale on June 19!

While one contestant went missing (we think they chickened out), Pride Idol enthusiast and showman Angel Chris gladly stepped in and delivered another of his signature “Angel moments.” If you’ve been to Pride Idol, then you will know what that means. If you have yet to come out, what are you waiting for? continued from the cover Pride Idol favorite Zoe Dixon returned (she is already slated for the Wildcard round) to sing Pink’s “Who Knew.” Zoe is quite the performer and is welcome on the stand-up comedy special which was released last summer and is now a best-selling DVD. Pride Idol stage any time.

Among the subjects of Charmageddon were Gay rights, being sex-positive, and equality for women.

“The goal of my career has always been to release a stand-up special about every year and a half,” Sparks said. “I want to be somebody while also making jokes to add to the public dialogue.”

A lot of what he discusses can be heard on his Wednesday radio show, Hump Days with Hal. “I also do a Saturday show in Chicago now [Chicago Progressive Talk] and I videostream the show so that people can both listen to and watch it. Across the board it’s

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been a great political outlet,” Sparks said.

“It’s great for me to have so that I can deal with those issues on a serious note, so that when I go to stand-up I can lighten things up a bit.”

Sparks has come a long way since he started his career as a comedian. He moved from Kentucky to Chicago at the age of 14 and jumped at the chance to join the Second City troupe.

“In my opinion, it’s the greatest acting school you can go to. Second City is famous the world over. The original Saturday Night Live cast came from there,” Sparks said.

From there he moved to L.A. and began performing in numerous comedy clubs including the Ice House, the Comedy Store, the Improv, and the Laugh Factory before landing a job as the host of E!’s Emmy-winning show Talk Soup.

“I auditioned for Talk Soup for five years.

I kept coming back and kept coming back, and in the fifth year what got me the job was that I stopped acting like I wanted it so bad,” Sparks explained. “I kinda did a throwaway audition. I’m just gonna go in and enjoy myself. I’m gonna make myself laugh, write some jokes, and be a bit of a dick.”

Sparks’ experience with Talk Soup wasn’t quite what he expected. “[It was as] if your dream came true, but it had fishhooks in it. There are elements you’re not too aware of when you’re just shooting for it. I had to learn a lot at that job about managing expectations and delivering a good show.

However, the benefit of being on TV and being funny every day was worth it. It was an amazing gift.”

From there, Sparks stepped outside of his comedic bubble and played the comic-bookloving Michael Novotny in Showtime’s Queer as Folk.

“I came into the show with the sympathies and respect for the Gay community that I’ve always had. … I’ve always believed in equal rights and am supportive of my Gay friends.

I wanted them to be treated with respect and equality that they deserved. I’m very surprised that I was able to be a part of a project that would lead to that,” Sparks said. “[Queer as Folk’s] writing was solid.

The story felt like it had to be told. This has worth … this is going to help human beings that I’ll never meet. It’s very seldom that you get a script that you think will do people some good.”

Sparks added that he was grateful to play a character with an actual story arc, going from being Brian Kinney’s best friend/follower to becoming a leader in his community with an HIV-positive husband and adopted teenage son. “As an actor, it was very satisfying to play it and to see it play out.

It might even be an instruction manual for people who found themselves in the same situation,” he said.

In addition to his acting credits, stand-up routines, and radio shows, Sparks is also in a band, Zero 1, which just recently got a record deal with Rocket Science. He’s also worked on the pilot for a new Disney Channel series called Lab Rats, which he is very excited about.

“My career is in a constant rotation,” Sparks said, “but as far as stand-up goes, I’ll never stop doing it.”

For more information on Hal Sparks, you can follow him on Twitter and on his website, www.halsparks.com.

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continued from the cover celluloid to the live stage, and only a small percentage of those manage the change without losing storyline or any of the characters’ integrity. Mary Poppins has made the journey as easily as if she flew in on the eastern wind. Ever-present is Bert, the lovable chimney sweep who acts as a narrator/guide through the world of everyone’s favorite English nanny. Nicolas Dromard plays Bert and chatted with the SGN about theatre and Mary Poppins.

Eric Andrews-Katz: What started your interest in dancing?

Nicolas Dromard: I saw a Fred Astaire/ Ginger Rogers movie (Top Hat) when I was 6 years old. I was always imitating it – tap

dancing in the halls at school. One teacher called my mom and said, “Get him in tap class; he’s driving me crazy!”

Andrews-Katz: What was the first show you were cast in?

Dromard: When I was younger, the first show was Anne of Green Gables at a community theatre in Ottawa. My first show as an adult was the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in Branson, MO. I was in the ensemble.

Andrews-Katz: You’ve been in WICKED, West Side Story, Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia!, and several others. Which was your most challenging role and why?

Dromard: Bert in Mary Poppins is the most challenging. He’s such a jack-of-alltrades through the entire show. There’s the tap dancing, chimney sweeping, etc. … And so many costume changes. It’s a race to get ready for the next scene.

Andrews-Katz: You’ve said that you’d like to play Jamie in the musical The Last Five Years. What draws you to that particular piece?

Dromard: Jason Robert Brown is an incredible composer/lyricist. I adore the music, and the story is very relatable, especially in this business. Actors’ relationships are difficult when one person is a success and the other isn’t. As Jamie’s writing [in the show] blossoms and his girlfriend, the actor, isn’t doing as well, it shows hurt on both sides, and is a great show.

Andrews-Katz: What was your audition process like for Mary Poppins?

Dromard: I was very fortunate to be part of the original Broadway cast in 2006. I was with WICKED. Then I flew into New York to audition and got the ensemble. I was called back by the director to audition for the part of Bert, and took a red-eye and auditioned. Literally as I landed on the return flight, I got a message saying I got the part.

Andrews-Katz: With the movie being so well known, what differences can the musical’s audience expect?

Dromard: It is different. You have your favorite songs from the movie, but new songs were written for the Broadway version. The Broadway storyline involves more from P.L. Travers’ books and combines several stories in the books with the movie.

Both aspects are represented on stage. It also gives much more of a thorough connection between Mr. Banks and his wife and family.

Andrews-Katz: As Bert, there is one number where you literally dance across the ceiling. Can you explain the training process of being in a harness?

Dromard: It’s real Disney magic, so we can’t reveal too much. But walking on the ceiling, you start walking up the wall and using your core muscles. Once you’re hanging upside down, gravity assists. The main thing to remember is to make sure you’re staying balanced so you don’t slip or let yourself get pulled up headfirst.

Andrews-Katz: Since there are several things flying in the air in this show, what’s the funniest or oddest thing that has happened on stage?

Dromard: Nothing “magically” has gone wrong. People have flubbed lines, and that’s just live theatre. It’s always fun and makes everyone get on their toes to not react and stay in character. Technical aspects have been pretty flawless and (thankfully) running smoothly. We are lucky to have a great team and, of course the Disney magic never goes wrong!

Readings make good gifts!

The enchanting Mary Poppins made her debut in 1934 between the pages of P.L. Travers’ book of the same name – the first in a series of five – bringing with her a world of eccentric shopkeepers and colorful chimney sweeps. Immortalized on film in 1964, the film starred Dick Van Dyke as Bert, and Julie Andrews as the titular nanny. The movie would be nominated for 13 Academy Awards (winning five including Best Actress, Original Song, and Original Score). In the West End, Mary Poppins became a Disney musical in 2004, making her Broadway debut in 2006. The musical was nominated for seven Tony Awards in 2007, including Best Musical, Best Actor, and Best Actress in a Musical.

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Changes - Open at Noon, Happy hour ALL DAY / NIGHT. Karaoke at 9 pm with Black Nail Productions.

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

9-Ball Pool Tourney at 6 pm - 16 players only. Hosted by RW & Co. The Cuff Complex - Re Quest T-Dance DJ John England 6 pm-12 am, Beer Bust $1 domestic drafts & $4 well drinks, Cover $5 @ 6 pm. www.cuffcomplex.com.

Bottleneck Lounge - Check out ELIXER, a new “late night” Happy Hour every Sunday night from 9 - midnight.

Featuring six, old-school, classic cocktails for just $6 a piece. This is a great way to sample outstanding cocktails at a smokin’ price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 6, 2011

MONDAY

Changes - Happy Hour all day and night.

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

See us at www.clubsilverstone.com.

The Cuff Complex - “Free Games” ALL DAY! Tabletop games, pool, darts, pinball. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com.

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

Neighbours - “MAD MESS MONDAYS” With Neighbours hottest new DJ: DJ AARON. No cover.

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

PURR Cocktail Lounge - Happy Hour 4-7pm.

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

R Place - Happy Hour with Jeff 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special. FREE POOL ALL DAY ALL NIGHT. Rosebud - Industry Night, 6 pm - Closing. Bring something indicating that you work in the hospitality industry (pay stub, food handler or alcohol server permit, business card, etc.) to recieve Happy Hour drink and food prices all night!

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

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

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

TUESDAY

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

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

Free pool all day - 2 tables.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Twisted - $2 Tuesday featuring “Are You Smarter Than A Drag Queen?” trivia contest for $2, $2 tacos, well drinks and drafts all night! www.twistedineverett.com

Vibe - in Kent - $10 Dizzy Pass - $1 you call it, 6pm to close.

Karaoke 9pm-2am with José.

Wildrose - Taco Tuesday. No cover.

WEDNESDAY

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

A Black Nail production.

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

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

The Cuff Complex - Free pool & Pitcher Special.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Meetings Events Activities

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

DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm.

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

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

community calendar

SATURDAY - May 7

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.

Friends of the Conservatory Spring Plant Sale.

10am-3pm. Volunteer Park Conservatory, 1400 E Galer St. Plants featured in the Conservatory plus plants from the Conservatory’s own collection. www. volunteerparkconservatory.org Run for Your Rights! Registration 10:15am, Rally 10:45am, Step-Off 11am. Green Lake Park. Sponsored

by Pro Choice Washington. Pet & stroller friendly. www. prochoicewashington.org Get Engaged! 5th Annual ERW Gala & Auction.

Reception & Silent Auction 5:30pm, Dinner & Live Auction 7:30pm. W Hotel Seattle, 1112 4th Ave. Tickets: $190. Special Guest Tom Rocco. www.equalrightswashington.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 Swing Fever 2011: Through the Looking Glass.

6pm. Renaissance Seattle Hotel, 6th Ave & Madison St. An evening filled with fine dining, musical entertainment, silent & live auctions, swing dancing & no-host bar. Tickets $100. Benefits Rainbow City Band. www. rainbowcityband.com Together We Can Make Al-Anon Family Group.

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

Rainbow Contra Dance. Lesson 7pm, Dance 7:3010pm. Ballard Oddfellows Hall, 1706 NW Market St. Features Ruthie Dornfeld & Terry Wergeland with Marianne Tatom Letts calling. $8. www.seattledance.org Strength Over Speed. 7-8:30pm. Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 1002 E Seneca (lower entrance off parking lot).

FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strength overspeed.org Stop the War on Workers: Labor Activists Talk Strategy. 7:30pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Following massive demonstrations in the Midwest & a week of labor-led protests in Olympia, a panel of unionists will explore what’s next for the labor movement. Door donation $3. Dinner available at 6pm for a $9 donation. Benefits the Freedom Socialist newspaper. 722-2453, fspseattle@mindspring.com Queer Milonga Dance Night. 8pm-lesson; 9pm12am-dance. Century Ballroom, East Hall, 915 E Pine St, 2nd Fl. Meets 1st Saturday most months; check calendar on website to confirm. Lesson & dance, $10; dance only before 9:30pm-$5; after 9:30pm-$7. Must be 21+. 206-324-7263; www.centuryballroom.com.

Pitch a Pie. 9pm-12midnight. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave. A fundraising event for the Lady Graytop Memorial Scholarship Fund. Once we reach our goal of $2000, Washington State Mr Leather Toby Noon will make his drag debut with a special performance!

Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony. 9pm-3am. Neumos, 925 Pike St. Features DJ Paul Goodyear. Tickets: $12 advance, $15 at the door. Your sin tax goes directly to Gay City. www.twoknightsevent.com Sylvia O’Stayformore’s Bacon Strip Brings Back the Roaring Twenties! 10:30pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Come in your best glad rags or as a flapper & get in for $8. No costume $10. www.stayformore.com

SUNDAY - May 8

Mothers Day 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.

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May 7 thru May 15 Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. Fred Lind 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.)

PFLAG/Seattle Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month. (A spouse’s support group runs concurrently with this meeting; PFLAG/FOCUS meets concurrently with this meeting.) PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www.seattle-pflag.org.

PFLAG/Skagit County Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Skagit Valley Food Co-op Bldg, Room 309, 202 South 1st St., Mt. Vernon. Meets 2nd Monday each month. PFLAG/ Puget Sound: 325-7724.

Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Monday. A facilitated support & discussion group for Trans, Genderqueer, gender variant & gender questioning youth, ages 14-22. www. lamberthouse.org Lambert House Art Night. 7:15-8:45pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Gay Men’s Support Ministry. 7:30-9pm. St Joseph’s Catholic Parish, 732 18th Ave E. Meets every Monday.

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

Please call facilitator for more info before attending.

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

Knights of Mantra Monthly Meeting. 7:30pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month.

K of M/Jet Chapter is a fun-loving leather/Levi social & charitable organization that raises money for various causes & organizations, including Pennies from Heaven, Rosehedge House, & Three Cedars. 3290886, mailbox@jetchapterkofm.com Music of Remembrance Presents “Voices.” 7:30pm.

Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave & Union St. A new commission from Israeli composer Betty Olivero, plus a new songcycle version of Lori Laitman’s “Vedem.” www.musicof remembrance.org

TUESDAY - May 10

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

Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards!

Sponsored by the Snohomish County Gay Men’s Task Force. For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 12noon1:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000.

Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. To sign up visit www.raincity soccer.org No Safeword Writers Group. 1-3pm. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support for members’ efforts. Support is in the form of critique & commentary on each other’s work, information about publishing opportunities, & discussion of issues facing writers. NSWG@sexpositiveculture. org; www.nosafewordwritersgroup.org. (Also meets 4th Monday, 7-9pm.)

Daring Divorced Divas. 3-5pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. A support group for Lesbian women dealing with divorce, separation & transformation. To attend this group please contact the facilitator at daringdivorceddivas@yahoo.com Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/ Weds/Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Simply Sundays. 5:30-7pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Peer support for recovery from substance abuse. www.dunsheehouse.org Uncle Samantha’s Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ veterans group, for vets who served during peace time or conflict. All are welcome, uniforms optional.

322-2437, www.dunshehouse.org

May 6, 2011

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

Pride Idol (3/27-6/19). Doors 6pm, Competition 7pm.

Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

Who will take home the Pride Idol trophy this year?

The winner will perform on the Pride Idol float in the Seattle Pride Parade on Sunday, June 26. www. seattlepride.org Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

MONDAY - May 9

Women Facing HIV. 12noon-1:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Monday. Women Facing HIV is a drop-in peer support group for women living with HIV/AIDS. 322-2437. www.dunshee house. org Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm.

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday.

Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Monday. Ongoing 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. 322-2584, www.dunsheehouse.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth.

For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County.

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

LCS Foster Care Monthly Information Meeting.

6-8pm. 433 Minor Ave N. Meets 2nd Monday each month. LCS is a non-profit foster care program in King & Snohomish counties. LCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or sexual orientation.

Couples & singles encouraged to apply. RSVP to April at 694-5713.

Sex, Dating & Relationships. 6-7pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. 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. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org.

Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 322-2437. www.dunsheehouse.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth.

For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org Alzheimer’s Association’s LGBT Caregivers’ Support Group. 6:30-8pm. Elderhealth Northwest, 6555 Ravenna Ave NE (entrance on NE 68th St). Meets 2nd Tuesday each month. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia. For more information, contact group facilitator Caila Nickerson, 781-248-3524 (cell) or email: cailanickerson@gmail.com Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets every Tuesday.

Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org LGBT MS Connection. 6:30-8pm. Swedish Education & Conference Center, Room E, James Tower, 550 17th Ave. Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month.

MS Connection is a support group for LGBT persons with MS, their partners & their caregivers. Contact Shelly Henry at 250-5002 or lgbtmsconnection@ comcast.net.

Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network. 6:30pm-Social; 7pm-Open Rap. Capitol Hill Group Health, South Building, 201 16th Ave E, Room A6/7. 2nd Tuesday each month. Meet & mingle in an engaging, feminist, Bi-supportive environment. For information visit www. geocities.com/sbwn.

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

Meadowbrook Playfield, 10533 35th Ave NE (tennis courts at 32nd Ave NE). Every Tuesday & Thursday thru Sept. STA is Seattle’s premier Gay & Lesbian tennis club. $3 for members & first-time guests, $5 for returning guests. http://sta.clubexpress.com.

Different Drummers. Intermediate 7-8:15pm, Beginners 8:20-9:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. Dennis, 363-4500 or differentdrummers@mac.com Maybe Baby. 7-8:30pm. Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St. Meets the 2nd Tuesday each month. Maybe Baby is a support group for LGBTQ people who are interested in becoming parents. For information email info@maybebabyseattle.org or visit www.maybebaby seattle.org Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older.

7-8:30pm. Seattle Mental Health Institute, 1600 E

Celebrating 38 Years!

Olive St (in Conference Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. 722-0729..

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

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

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

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

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

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WEDNESDAY - May 11

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 True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Meets every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community. For info, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 3627282 x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org Speed, Sex & Sanity. 5-7pm. Gay City Health Project, 511 E Pike St. Meets every Wednesday. A drop-in informational & educational night for Gay & Bi men, friends & family. A program of Project NEON & Gay City. For more information, 323-1768, www.crystal neon.org, www.gaycity.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter.

(425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Grief & Loss. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. LGBTQ peer support group for issues surrounding grief & loss. 322-2437. www.dunsheehouse.org POZSeattle 12th Anniversary Celebration. 6-8pm.

The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave. Join us in celebrating our 12th anniversary as a face-to-face social networking group for HIV+ men & their friends. Meet us in the downstairs bar for socializing to catch up with old friends, make new ones & have a whole lot of fun. A special catered fare will be provided...with all the extras. We will be asking a suggested donation of $5 to offset the cost of providing this for you, our loyal supporters for the past 12 years. No one is ever turned away for lack of funds. Beverages provided by The Cuff at regular prices. www.pozseattle.org Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Come & discuss the best Gay novels with us. Join other booklovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come only once or come to every meeting. For info, call 322-2437; nickdimartin@earthlink.net Thrivor Trees. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Peer support for survivors of childhood sexual assault. thrivortrees@gmail.com Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.)

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

You do not have to be a member of the group to join us. For location call 300-3321 or 920-6117 or email onlyonesf@yahoo.com Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group. 7pm. Entre Hermanos, 1505 Broadway. Bilingual (Spanish/English) Transsexual support group meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month to provide information, counseling, healthcare, sisterhood & social activities for Latino & foreign-born people in their transition. For more information contact Abby 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm.

Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300. All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. No fee, donations welcome. www.ingersoll center.org Lambert House Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Wednesday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22.

322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Rain City Jacks. Lower Queen Anne/Interbay. 1st Sunday each month, 2pm; 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm. Locations & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & nonprofit private club. Membership required. Enrollment available at the door. Email info@raincityjacks.org for detailed info, or call 1-888-809-5033. Adult men only. www.raincityjacks.org

Visit us online www.sgn.org

day & Thursday. STA is Seattle’s premier Gay & Lesbian tennis club. $2 for members & first-time guests, $5 for returning guests. http://sta.clubexpress.com.

Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 1422. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Support/discussion group meets every Thursday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22.

322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org PFLAG/Whatcom County-Bellingham Monthly Meeting. 7pm. First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Meets 2nd Thursday each month. 360-733-1500; www.whatcompflag.com; PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

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

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

Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower Atrium. Meets every Thursday. Support meetings for Gay fathers & Gay men who are currently or previously married. Safe, anonymous, non-judgmental environment of caring fathers & friends. You are not alone.

For information, community events & “questioning” visit www.gfas.org or our message board at http://groups. yahoo.com/groups/gayfathersseattle Shifting Gears. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org 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 13

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. http://groups.yahoo. com/group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemovie bears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Brothers of Prometheus. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday This is a group for Gay & Bi men overcoming religious wounding. www. dunsheehouse.org HIV/AIDS Support Group. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 7:30pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing. 322-2437; www.dunshee house.org Imperial Court of Seattle General Membership Meeting. 7:30pm. Neighbours Nightclub (Underground), 1509 Broadway (entrance in alley between Broadway and Harvard off E. Pike St). Meets 2nd Wednesday each month. The Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle and the Olympic & Rainier Empire, Seattle’s premier drag society, is a social & charitable organization that sponsors numerous shows & balls thruout the year. www.imperialcourtofseattle.com.

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

Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 7:30-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Wednesday. QYF is a confidential group for Queer & questioning women ages 22 & under to talk about dating, relationships, coming out - you name it - in a fun, laid back environment. Join your co-facilitators weekly & start making connections. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org “StageFright” - Youth Open Mic - For Aspiring Writers & Performers, Ages 14-24. 7:30pm. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. Meets 2nd Wednesday each month. FREE. Everyone welcome to attend.

StageFright not only features young folk, but is also MC’d by young folk & attended in great majority by young folk. 322-7030; www.hugohouse.org.

Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Everett Ubited Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Trained peer facilitators lead a structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender idnetity & 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.

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

THURSDAY - May 12

Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival (5/12-5/15). Features Chaz Bono documentary “Becoming Chaz” on opening night. For films, show times & venues visit www.threedollarbillcinema.org Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.”

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

Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Harborview’s Madison Clinic, Ground Floor, West Wing, 325 9th Ave. (If people are uncertain which room, the folks up in Madison Clinic, 2 West Clinic, can give directions.)

FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strength overspeed.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 Queer Night at the Bremerton/Kitsap Health Department. 4:30-7pm. 109 Austin Dr, Bremerton. Meets 2nd Thursday each month. HIV/AIDS & STD testing in a GLBT positive environment. Call Sue or Steve at (360) 337-5235.

Write Your Heart Out - A Queer Youth & Allies Writing Group. 5:30-6:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. We all have a story to tell. What is yours? Write Your Heart Out is a safe place for Queer youth & allies 22 & under to explore one’s self thru the written word. 322-2515, www.lambert house.org Come Out For Yourself (COFY). 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Thursday. Peer support for people dealing with issues of sexual orientation. www.dunsheehouse.org 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 Tues-

May 6, 2011

Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival (5/12-5/15). For films, show times & venues visit www.threedollarbillcinema.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 La Movida. 6-7pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Todos los Viernes. Una junta bilingue para la comunidad GLBTQ en recuperacion de adicciones.

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

Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strengthoverspeed.org Al-anon Meeting. 7-9pm. CHAC, 1900 E Madison St. LGBTQ-supported. 625-0000, ais@seattle-alanon.org Film Showing - “Salt of the Earth.” 7pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. This award-winning 1954 film explores a fierce strike by Mexican American miners in which women played a leading role. During the McCarthy era the film was banned because of its daring pro-labor, pro-civil rights conyent. Door donation $3-$5. Nacho plates & desserts available for a $4 donation. 722-2453, fspseattle@mindspring.com Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

Pioneers & Warriors TM. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Peer support group for Gay & Bi men over 40: honoring the past, accepting the present & embracing the future. Group attendance requires facilitator approval. Please contact Joel Davis at 2616616. www.dunsheehouse.org GaYme Night 4 Gay & Bi Men. 8pm-1am. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun for Gay & Bi men. www.dunsheehouse.org

SATURDAY - May 14

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival (5/12-5/15). For films, show times & venues visit www.threedollarbillcinema.org A Gathering of Men in Edmonds. 8:15-11:30am. Edmonds UUC, 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Men gather monthly for drumming, singing, storytelling & sharing of life experience.

All men are welcome. www.agatheringof men.org Gay City University. 9am-4pm. Antioch University, 2326 6th Ave. Head back to school this spring for another fabulous edition of Gay City University, a fantastic day of fun & learning for Gay, Bi & Trans men. Cost: $20. www.gaycity.org 2nd Annual JUGRZ Women’s Motorcycle Conference. 10am-4pm. Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave SW. Just Us Girl RiderZ is a conference for women bikers who wish to hone their wrenching skills, or to perhaps break into their own mechanic work for the first time.

This event will cover topics from basic repair to custom building. There will be opportunities to learn hands on.

The use of tools and equipment and shop safety will be emphasized. Participants will gain the confidence and independence to work on their own motorcycles. jugrzwmc@gmail.com; www.jugrz.com; 786-5660.

Black Tie & Sequins - Seattle Men’s Chorus & Seattle Women’s Chorus Dinner, Dance & Auction.

5:30pm. Fremont Studios, 155 N 35th St. Tickets: $195 (Patron), $250 (Benefactor).

Dustbowl Queer Dance Night. 7:30pm-lesson; 8pm11pm-dance. Century Ballroom, East Hall, 915 E Pine St, 2nd Fl. Meets 2nd & 4th Saturdays most

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months; check calendar on website to confirm. Featuring two-step, swing and waltz. Before 8:30pm-$5; after 8:30pm-$7. 21+. 206-324-7263; www.centuryballroom.com.

Songs for Japan Benefit Concert. 7:30pm. Seattle Unity Church, 200 8th Ave N. Top Seattle-area artists join together to present a special benefit concert honoring the people & music of Japan. Admission by donation to help the people of Sendai thru Helping Hands Japan. www.susanosborn.com “Blue Plate Special” - Sylvia O’Stayformore in Centralia. 8pm. Centralia Fox Theatre, 119 S Tower Ave, Centralia. A night of music, comedy & extraordinary performances to benefit the restoration of historic Fox Theatre. $10 in advance, $15 day of the show. www. brownpapertickets.com Playback Theater Northwest Fundraising Peformance for Japan Disaster Relief. 8-9:30pm. Q Cafe, 3223 15th Ave W. Suggested donation $10-$20. cash or check only. At least 70% of proceeds go to Peace Winds America for Japan disaster relief. www.playbacktheaternw.org

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SUNDAY - May 15

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival (5/12-5/15). For films, show times & venues visit www.threedollarbillcinema.org Ethyl Forever Car Club, Pacific NW Region Lambda Car Club Monthly Tire Kick/Social. 10:30am.

Randy’s Restaurant, 10016 E Marginal Way S (south of the Museum of Flight). Meets the 3rd Sunday each month. Open to all LGBTQ persons & friends who have an interest in the automobile, not just collector or performance vehicles. ethylforever@hotmail.com Seattle Prime Timers Monthly Potluck Social & General Meeting. 2-4pm. Seattle First Baptist Church Recreation Hall, 1111 Harvard Ave (at E Seneca St enter thru glass doors on Harvard Ave.) Meets 3rd Sunday most months. Bring a dish to serve 6-8 people. $4 door fee covers hall rental. SPT is a social club for Gay men & their friends. 329-0793.

Seattle PolyFidelity Discussion Group Potluck Meeting. 5-7:30pm. Meets 3rd Sunday of odd-numbered months at a poly-friendly location. PolyFidelity welcomes persons of all sexual orientations who are interested in discussing responsible alternatives to monogamy. Followed by a Poly Party. For more information & location, www.scn.org/~spg

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver. us Another Gay Social Club! - www.meetup.com/ Another-Gay-Social-Club/ Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html Bent Writing Institute promotes written & spoken word in our LGBTQI communities. Bent offers affordable classes & workshops for Queer-identified people.

For more information or to sign up for a class, email bent.writing@gmail.com. Visit www.bentwriting.com or find us on Facebook. For upcoming events, join our mailing list by emailing bent.news@gmail.com.

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

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

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

Report domestic violence and sexual assault.

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

GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) 363-9188; www.thegsba.org HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous infor-

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mation about & testing for HIV/AIDS. 205-7837. For a comprehensive list of HIV/AIDS service organizations see the GSBA Guide or visit www.thegsba.org or call Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979.

Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.imperialcourtofseattle.com Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 511 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction for the LGBT community and allies can be borrowed free of charge.

LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; lgbtms connection@comcast.net. 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.

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

Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworksseattle.

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org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/ proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www. seattle-pflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Project at the API Safety Center, April, 4679976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multi-culturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo.com, www.macctsea.org; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 3227061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw. org; TwoSpirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164.

Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ personal/glbt.aspx Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 6826711; www.q-law.org Resource & Referral Line can connect you to LGBT-friendly resources throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Call 323-LGBT Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. At other times leave voice mail and your call will be returned. Or visit www.gaycity.org to view list of resources online or through Facebook.

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

Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503.

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

Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle. gov Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org Shanti - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org/shanti/ SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network - www.shift recovery.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, until 7pm Tuesdays.

(425) 339-5298.

SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball.org, www. eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/EthylForever CarClub/; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops (Basketball): www.jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www.iagsdc.org/ puddletown; Rain Country: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www.teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934.

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

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

720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; www.LesBeHealthy. org; Lesbians Over 40: 722-0729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc.org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc. org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www. pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com, http://rainshadow women. tripod.com/; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www. tacomalesbianconcern.org; WOWS: a fun, memberdriven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo. com/group/womenofwestseattle ( Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. As a program of GLSEN/ WA, 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, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasis youthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/ Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 632-0662 ext 49 (non-emergency), 1-888-99-VOICE (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www.thetrevorproject. org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; YouthCare/Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/ Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org

Celebrating 38 Years!

FRENCH TOUCH BODYWORK Experienced, friendly European masseur w/a table and sensual hands. In/Out. Luke, 206-3232427. 18/3 _______________________________ GREAT MASSAGE given by highly-trained, clean-cut, handsome guy. I have a clean, private studio just north of the UW. Call Matt, 206-774-9092. In calls/out calls/ hotels. 26/12 _______________________________ DADDY Full body complete massage.

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

206-328-5828 before 10pm. Serious only. daddymaster66@gmail. com. 23/6 _______________________________ RUSSIAN STYLE

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10 housemates

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10 housemates

14 help wanted

_______________________________ GREENWOOD/BROADVIEW GM seeking male roommate.

Large furnished bedroom (can be unfurnished). Share entire house. D/W, W/D, large yard.

N 105th just off Greenwood. No pets. On bus lines #5, #28, #75.

Job and references required.

Email to BFG777@gmail.com or call 206-355-1226. 20/3 _______________________________ Struggling on disability?

VERY AFFORDABLE HOUSING! Single unit starting at $400.

Beautiful home and gardens.

Brand new Handsome, Huge, 5000 sq. ft. estate on double lot corner property. GREEN THUMB PARADISE. Everyone gets their own private microwave, fridge, and entry. Off-street parking and dog kennel available. Also outdoor cottage, billiard room, five star dining room, play room, hot tub, and city view. All units can come completely furnished and with all sundries, if necessary. With wi-fi, two washers and dryers, one standard and one culinary kitchen. Move-in assistance available.

A little about me: Very laid back, good, honest man in my 40s. I was exposed to HIV over 25 yrs ago, so I really try to live a drama free life. Honestly, if everything works out, you may never have to move again. Dan: 206-898-1995.

P.S. Right next to Beacon Hill light rail station, #60 bus route, also has vehicle for chicken soup and doctor visits, etc. 18/1 _______________________________ WEST SEATTLE CLASSIC Quiet GM, retired professional (and cat) seek GM to share large 3 BR/2 BA Tudor-style 1929 brick home. W/D, D/W, fireplaces, deck, large private yard with garden. Close to bus. $470 plus share utilities. Employed, responsible, non-smoker, no other pets. David, 206-9357762. 19/3 _______________________________

_______________________________ COOKING MATTERS COORDINATOR Coordinate & facilitate nutritional cooking classes; conduct volunteer recruitment, training & coaching. Requires: 2 yrs relevant experience in human service, health or nutrition field with 1 yr experience working with low-income populations OR AA in health field with 1 yr experience working with low-income populations. Also requires prior volunteer management experience. Being bilingual in Spanish is desired. FT, $18.47/hr plus benefits. Closes 5 PM on May 18th. Call 206-694-6840 for application, apply at 1501 N 45th St, seattle or www.solid-ground. org. AA/EEO. 19/2 _______________________________ FREE RÉSUMÉ AND JOB SEARCH WORKSHOPS South Seattle Community College’s WorkSource Center is partnering with the Seattle Public Library and the King County Library System to offer résumé and job search workshops. For more information, contact South Seattle Community College WorkSource Center at 206-764-5304 or visit www.southseattle.edu for complete schedule. SGN/ _______________________________

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_______________________________ BEACON HILL COTTAGE South Beacon Hill 4 BR/2 BA Craftsman cottage with hardwoods, large fenced yard, mountain and lake views and more. $1500/mo. Call Todd, 206-3967358. 19/3 _______________________________ 13 13 housing for sale

HOUSING FOR SALE

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FOR SALE

_______________________________ FIND YOUR PLACE in the sun on PUERTO VALLARTA’s Gay beach. Luxurious 2 BR/2 BA Lockout Unit. 3 wks/year. Huge rental income potential. Asking $15,000. Contacdt Steve at soconno62@msn.com. 16/3 _______________________________

FREE JOB TRAINING

free job training

_______________________________ FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRAINING for eligible Seattle residents interested in becoming an Office Tech, Welder, Construction Worker, Auto Tech, or CNA. Program orientation every Tues at 3pm at ACRS, 3639 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98144, or call 206-695-7569 for more information. SGN/ _______________________________ HIGH PAY UNION TRAINING If you’re 16 to 24, consider Job Corps. Immediate openings in Union pre-apprenticeships. We offer free education, training, housing, and more. Females encouraged to apply! Call 1-800733-5627. Visit jobcorps.gov.

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17 17 volunteers wanted

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

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

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

For more info, contact us at www. multifaith.org or 206-324-1520 ext 228. SGN/ _______________________________

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LAMBERT HOUSE seeks volunteers to staff LGBT youth center. Email volunteer@ lamberthouse.org or call 206322-2515 ext *817 for more information. SGN/ _______________________________

19 19 computer services/ COMPUTER TECH/ photography PHOTOGRAPHY

_______________________________ DETAILED BUSINESS & HOME COMPUTER SERVICES Best Price - Uncommon Solutions - Superior Results. 38+ Years Experience. Broke, slow, or needs help, let me fix it. DATA Recovery, Internet, Networking, Hardware, and Software. Very PATIENT. Call Randy. 1-954-684-3829. Will travel. SGN/ _______________________________ NAKED PHOTOGRAPHY Soft touch to naked details.

Memories captured. You name the event. Call Randy. 1-954-6843829. Will travel. SGN/ _______________________________ 19 19 home & garden

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_______________________________ www.mindfulcraftsman.com Custom Fences, T rellises & Gates. Will work with you in creating your heart’s desire. Contact Mark, 425-638-3286. 19/3 _______________________________ QUALITY HOME REMODELING Tile Floors, Counters. New Kitchens & Baths. Showers, Decks, Doors. Drywall Complete. Fireplace Makeovers & Basement Finishings. References. 425-8293565. 17/3 _______________________________ TOMSLAWNMOWING.COM. Capitol Hill north to Everett/Marysville. Free estimates. 17/3 _______________________________

21 21 licensed LICENSED massage MASSAGE non-sexual

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_______________________________ 1hr-$45/1.5-$65/2hrs-$85 16yrs professional masseur.

Comfortable studio. Quality massage. Swedish/Deep Tissue bodywork techniques. Enjoy an excellent massage. JOHN LMP 206.324.0682. www.tinyurl. com/62VF27J. 16/3 _______________________________ $55/90 mins., $75/120mins.

Specialize in back, hip, neck, shoulder, extremity, neuromuscular disorders treatment, fullbody relaxation. Professional setting 10am-midnight. 7 days/ wk. Steve Chang, LMP. 206-4977897. 18/3 _______________________________ EXCEPTIONAL BODYWORK Release muscle pain & tension through deep tissue, trigger point & myofascial release. Specializing in back, neck & shoulder pain.

Insurance accepted. Matt Shafer, LMP, 206-524-7766. 26/12 ______________________________

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

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Unforgetable bodywork from Russian fitness model. $50/hr.

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Enjoy your First Massage at Dreamscape with $10 OFF! We are located at 619 Broadway E. 206-568-3771. DreamscapeMassage.com. SGN/ _______________________________ THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE for personal wellness and injury recovery. Now offering Thai yoga massage and aromatherapy sessions. For appointments, call 206-610-3271. 19/3 _______________________________ 36 escorts

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

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Luke, 206-323-2427. In/Out. 18/3 _______________________________ MATURE, EXPERIENCED LEATHERMAN offers everything from massage to bondage and leathersex and everything in between! Call 206-326-0104 for appointment. 36/24 _______________________________ WELL-EQUIPPED 6’, brown/blue, 155, smooth body, clean-cut college student.

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_______________________________ 1hr-$45/1.5-$65/2hrs-$85 16yrs professional bodyworker.

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Incalls North Seattle; anywhere else outcalls. 206-713-1459; if I’m out, leave message. $100-incall; $150-outcall. 18/3 _______________________________ BODYWORK FOR SENSUAL and erotic pleasure. Fullbody massage for full release of tension and total relaxation. Afternoon and evening appointments. 206225-0524. 19/3 _______________________________ COMPLETE HOT full body work & sensual release by hung uncut top. Any time. 206-963-8644.

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