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was Soundtrack Night. Contestants were asked to sing their favorite ditty from a movie or stage show. The eight participants It has been said that music is delivered, making Soundtrack the soundtrack of our lives. In Night one of the most memorakeeping with that concept, and ble Pride Idol shows to date! to offer an excuse for showtune queens to sing a song from RENT, Pride Idol’s ninth week see pride idol page 40

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by Milton W. Hamlin SGN A&E Writer Hail, Caesar Teatro ZinZanni Through August 28 As usual, “love, chaos, and dinner” reign supreme at Teatro ZinZanni where Hail, Caesar has returned in a greatly revised and revamped production for a summer run through August 28. As before, comedian Frank Ferrante heads the cast as Julius Caesar, heavy on comedy with no tragedy (or Ides of March) in sight. Dreya Weber encores her Teatro work in the San Francisco edition of Hail, Caesar as the eternal vamp, Cleopatra. With “Comedy Tonight” as an unstated theme, this zany ZinZanni offering turns history into a comedy routine and a quest for the elusive Love Spice that sets the dinner and comedy mixture in flight. As usual, the totally unique Teatro ZinZanni see zinzanni page 40

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Achtung, party people! Paul van Dyk is in the house!

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

How big is Paul van Dyk? He’s enormous! Consistently ranked amongst the top 10 DJs on the planet since 1998, this eye-catching German is a superstar in electronic music and continues to pack concert venues from Vilnius to Kuala Lumpur to San Diego. With a new album, Evolution, set for release later this year, van Dyk is introducing material from it in select cities with a stimulating live show that arrives here on June 10 at The Showbox SoDo – visit www.showboxonline.com for tickets. Reached

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Four More Years

The Seattle International Film Festival is well underway, and will continue through June 12.

Here is SGN’s continuing look at the festival’s prominent LGBToriented films.

For more film reviews as well as a schedule of upcoming films

of Gay interest, visit www.sgn. org.

Information and tickets can be found at www.siff.net as well as the SIFF Box Office on the 2nd floor of Pacific Place, and SIFF Cinema at Seattle Center on Mercer Street. see SIFF page 37

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Latest X-Men vaults to the head of the class

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN Contributing Writer

Michael Fassbender in X-Men: First Class

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and Magneto heading out into the world to find fellow mutants is wonderful. There are two sensational cameos that are both cheer-worthy but also move the narrative forward, and a sequence depicting Raven, Hank and a group of other fellow young mutants showing off their powers to one another is pretty darn awesome.

Vaughn handles everything with deft assuredness, juggling the various aspects of the admittedly overstuffed plot far better then I’d ever have thought possible. The movie has a glossy, slightly soft 1960s sheen, evoking early James Bond adventures, and the retro cool mixes with today’s hot-button social topics with astonishing fluidity.

For all my reticence, it must be admitted that X-Men: First Class is a huge step in the right direction for a Hollywood franchise that was on the verge of sinking for good. As far as this summer is concerned, the mutants are the superhero valedictorians, and with only Captain America and Green Lantern to come, I don’t see their class standing changing.

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X-Men: First Class Opening June 3 It is 1963. Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) has just presented his thesis on genetic mutation at Oxford and, much to the delight of his mysterious “little sister” Raven (Jennifer Lawrence), become a fullfledged professor. His presentation has also caught the eye of CIA special agent Moira MacTaggert (Rose Byrne) and she’s positive he’s just the man she needs to help her with a little problem involving the United States, the Soviet Union, and an influential industrialist named Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon).

Erik Lehnsherr (Michael Fassbender) is also looking for this strange, secretive Xavier, and although he hasn’t seemed to age a day (if anything, he’s grown a little younger), he knows Shaw is the same smiling bastard who murdered his mother and forced him to act like a trained seal for his own edifying amusement back in a WWII concentration camp. He’s going to kill this man, use his peculiar skills to exact his revenge, and all those who get in his way are nothing more then collateral damage.

Things change when Charles saves Erik’s life and convinces him they must join forces in hunting Shaw to uncover his plan and stop a nuclear war. With the help of MacTaggert, a nameless high-level CIA operative (Oliver Platt), and teenage prodigy Hank McCoy (Nicholas Hoult), a scientist desperately trying to contain an inner beast, the two men go on a search for others like themselves and Raven, forming a team of unique assets with abilities outside the Darwinian norm.

After X-Men: The Last Stand and XMen Origins: Wolverine, the thought of another entry in the Marvel mutant franchise – a prequel charting the origins of Professor X, Magneto, and, to a lesser extent, Mystique – didn’t exactly thrill me.

Yes, X-Men and X-Men 2 director Bryan Singer was returning to produce and to write the initial treatment. Yes, Kick-Ass and Stardust filmmaker Matthew Vaughn had apparently settled his feud with 20th Century Fox (he was originally supposed to helm the third one before relinquishing the reigns to Brett Ratner) and signed on to direct. Those two things didn’t matter as far as I was concerned, as the previous two films were so disappointing that Howard Hawks or Don Siegel could have risen from the grave to make them and I still wouldn’t have cared.

I was surprised, however, that X-Men: First Class is the first sequel (or in this

case, prequel) of the summer that doesn’t just meet expectations, but surpasses them.

Thanks to some ingenious casting decisions, four great performances, two awesome cameos, and a script that’s as intelligent and as thought-provoking as it is compelling and inspired, this movie rocks.

It starts with McAvoy and Fassbender.

These two are outstanding as Xavier and Lehnsherr. Taking over for icons like Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen is no easy task, yet these two don’t just rise to the occasion but pole vault right over it, making the characters uniquely their own yet also feeding right into what their much-lauded peers managed to create in both of Singer’s previous X-Men adventures. Their psychological duel has weight and meaning, and while the metaphors they’re talking about (self, identity, gender, race, orientation) can be on the heavy-handed

side, it’s not like the comic book series itself was ever known for its subtlety.

Their story intertwines with Raven’s, a.k.a. Mystique’s, beautifully. This saga of a shape-shifter at war with her ability to look like anyone but at the same time having to become comfortable with her true demonically blue visage is nicely done.

There is a problem, of course, and it is one inherent in almost every prequel: We know how it all must end. We know Lehnsherr will become Magneto and look to destroy all of non-mutated humanity. We know Charles Xavier will face off against him by building a school for mutants to hopefully help create peace and understanding between species.

Still, X-Men: First Class is hugely entertaining much of the way through. The opening scenes inside a concentration camp between young Erik (Bill Milner) and Shaw are stunning, while the montage depicting future enemies Professor X

Prepare to be McSmitten. Yes, that easyto-love Ewan McGregor is at it again with another Gay-themed film, but this time he plays the hetero one. Beginners, which premiered to rave reviews at the Seattle International Film Festival and thus far has an 89% favorable rating on Rotten Tomatoes, is the story of an older man (Christopher Plummer) who delivers two shocking announcements to his son Oliver (McGregor):

he’s dying of cancer, and he’s madly in love with a younger guy (Goran Visnjic from ER). Oliver reflects back on his father’s last days as he focuses his attention on his own new flame Anna (Melanie Laurent, from Inglourious Basterds). The movie opens locally on June 10, but Seattle Gay News has free movie passes for an advance screening of Beginners two days before. To get a free pass, be at Purr Cocktail Lounge (1518 11th Avenue) on Saturday, June 4 – bar staff will start giving them away no sooner than 8 p.m. Enjoy the show!

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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer Arms and the Man Seattle Public Theater Through June 12 George Bernard Shaw was a writer of plays that stand the test of time. He was also funny and smart and expressed his politics through his playwriting.

Arms and the Man is an early work now presenting at Seattle Public Theater. It expresses Shaw’s disdain for war and the brashness of soldiers in the main character of a soldier of fortune who is almost killed, but escapes into the bedroom of a romantic and impressionable young woman who decides to hide him rather than reveal his presence.

Set in Bulgaria, a tiny country tangentially involved in a war between the Serbs and the Russians, Captain Bluntschli (Frank Lawler), a soldier for hire from Switzerland, escapes from the Russians and hides in Raina’s bedroom (which he manages by pointing a gun at her head). Raina (Anne Kennedy Brady) is engaged to Sergius Saranoff (Ryan Childers), a pompous and wrongheaded officer, though she thinks he is valorous and brave, especially when she hears he led a cavalry charge.

Bluntschli describes the utter folly of that charge – directly at a battery of guns – that only worked because they ran out of ammunition. Otherwise, the cavalry would have

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Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same Rating: Good Genre: Comedy Farce USA (Alien language subtitled) A nerdy Lesbian stationery store clerk who just doesn’t quite fit in falls in love with a Lesbian alien who has been sent to Earth by her own world to have her heart broken, as their planet has learned that the feeling of love contributes to the depletion of their protective ozone layer. The aliens look, dress, and talk in a monotone just like the Coneheads of Saturday Night Live fame.

Presented mostly in black-and-white to convey a retro theme, only the space and alien planet scenes are in color. It was a delightful and humorous romp that the audience really seemed to enjoy, although the plot and pacing did seem to slow down a bit in the middle. Fun, silly, and at times outrageous, hopefully this film will be released soon.

been completely decimated. Bluntschli is Shaw’s mouthpiece for the perils and dirty ugliness of war. Lawler has the right oldsoldier attitude that disabuses Raina of her romantic visions of her fiancé’s accomplishments.

Raina finds herself unwillingly attracted to the realism that Bluntschli represents and enlists her mother, Catherine (Julie Jamieson), to help keep him secreted. Together, they also keep the secret from returning father Paul (Gordon Carpenter), though servants Nicola (Mark Fullerton) and Louka (Brenda Joyner) probably know a lot more than they appear to.

Each of the characters hides parts of him/ herself. This provides a lot of the comedy as the audience is privy to the secrets. In addition, Shaw provides for vigorous and smartly resourceful women, and also for smartly resourceful servants. This makes the play feel relevant to today’s cultural milieu.

Louka is allowed to long for Saranoff herself, though possibly unattainably beyond her station in life. Nicola shows a dignity and strength as he tells Louka that he understands her interest and won’t stand in her way, even though they are affianced.

Bluntschli escapes and returns as a valued advisor when the war is over (almost as soon as he escapes). Yet, he goes along with Raina and Catherine’s subterfuge that they don’t know him. Sergius tries to portray his love for Raina as a higher love, yet romances Louka on the side. Raina tries to bar of Gay comedy without resorting to the lowest common denominators or bathroom humor to engage the audience. Not to be missed and already released in Sweden, let’s hope it gets an American release.

Gun Hill Road Rating: Poor Genre: Trans Coming-of-Age USA When a career criminal gets out of prison after three years, he returns home to Brooklyn and finds that the pride of his life, his son, is Trans and is beginning to behave, dress, and act like a woman. With lots of violence, use of every old tired cliché, as well as horribly negative ethnic and racial stereotypes and shallow, unsympathetic characters, this film is yet another prime example of the frequent shallowness that still often exists in LGBT cinema in America.

However, one redeeming part of this film is the outstanding debut performance of Harmony Santana as the teenaged son Michael (aka Vanessa) who is struggling to come to grips with the emotions of his angry father while at the same time deal with his own gender identity. Santana’s performance is destined to become historically significant in American Gay cinema and will no doubt Four More Years be examined in the future as a noteworthy Rating: Excellent characterization. The production values and Genre: Political Comedy plot are consistent; it’s just the exploitation Sweden (Subtitled) A married conservative political leader in of negative stereotypes that brings this film parliament whose party is dropping in the down. polls has an affair with an up-and-coming Black Bread openly Gay socialist party member. A night Rating: Excellent of drinking and talking with the object of Genre: Coming-of-Age/ his affections results in his waking up in the Historical Drama other man’s bedroom and discovering he’s Spain (Subtitled) Gay. His wife has known this for years (even Friday, June 3, 9:30 p.m., before they married) and she just accepted Admiral Theatre it and never confronted him. So now he The family of a Catalonian Red Rebel struggles with what to do and has to make a decision whether to follow his heart or his suffers under Franco’s regime in 1944 as obligation to his political career and con- 10-year-old Andreu learns the truth of the stituents. This is an expertly produced ro- contradictions of his father’s values. Set in mantic comedy which uses awkward social a small village, the plot takes the audience situations as the primary source of laughs. through some great twists and turns as it It is refreshing to see a film that raises the exposes the complexity of human behavior.

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Arms and the Man presents Shaw on stage

Gordon Carpenter and Julie

convince herself that she loves Sergius, but has missed Bluntschli, whom she calls her “chocolate cream soldier.”

Aided by an ingenious set by Richard Schaefer that comes apart in many different ways and period costumes by K.D. Schill, director Shana Bestock hits many of the right notes. Of the cast, Lawler and Jamieson are particularly good at conveying the wry humor.

Still, the overall effect is a bit flat. Part of the issue lies with Brady’s Raina. Brady is a lovely young woman suited for the role, but somehow her rhythms don’t seem comedic.

The entire plot centers on a repressive Gaythemed subplot. Warning: This film has several extremely violent (including anti-Gay) scenes which are critical to the story. The cinematography and characterization of this turbulent period of Spanish history are portrayed with remarkable clarity, as well as the true-to-life performances and the emotional upheaval within the family. This is an example of Spanish cinema at its best.

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The text implies that she’s more self-aware of her silly, romantic side, yet Brady does not show that awareness. Joyner’s Louka also appears more sullen than works well for the comedy, and Fullerton is sadder. The farce is missing.

It is very pleasing to see Shaw on stage. Seattle Public continues to program in a classic play each season, often re-introducing us to works that don’t deserve to be forgotten.

For more information, go to www.seattlepublictheater.org or call 206-524-1300.

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Jones formed a student organization called the “Third Wave” on campus to show how easily humans can get caught up in fascism.

What transpired in only about five days is a legendary and notorious incident which changed the lives of nearly everyone involved and has become the subject of much sociological and scientific examination. The events that occurred clearly demonstrated that what happened in Germany could, in fact, happen here or anywhere by exploitation of the human desire to be part of a group when manipulated by a leader with a strong or charismatic personality. Through interviews with the actual participants including the teacher, the students themselves, and others, this is a fascinating examination of the appeal of demagoguery which shows that the road to fascism and totalitarianism can be a slippery slope in the right circumstances. This is a must-see SIFF entry which is almost certain to see theatrical release.

Technically, this is nearly a perfect documentary in terms of cinematography, use of historical materials, and participant identification in subtitles. Documentary films are seldom as expertly produced as this work of cinema.

Littlerock Rating: Very Good Genre: Comedy Drama/ Coming of Age USA (Partially Subtitled) A young female Japanese student who speaks no English is on trip to the USA with her brother. She finds herself stuck alone for several days in the small agricultural California desert town of Littlerock (yes, there really is such a place) where she develops friendships with a group of local guys around her age, even though they barely understand each other. She is taken under the wing of Cory Lawler, a very talkative stoner and irresponsibly dreamy young man (expertly and familiarly portrayed by newcomer Cory Zacharia) who appears to have sexual identity issues. The film really Steam of Life underscores the power of language and reRating: Excellent sulting communication across such barriers Genre: Documentary/ as some of the characters are able to comMasculinity municate clearly, while others are too selfFinland/Sweden (Subtitled) absorbed to convey their thoughts and feelTuesday, June 7, 6:30 p.m., ings adequately. This is an excellent charAdmiral Theatre acter portrayal film where the performances In these two Nordic countries, the sauna seem so realistic and are played with both is a significant community institution for depth and shallowness. It is a shining exam- men. Through interviews with naked men ple of New American Cinema. of all ages, sizes, and backgrounds in and around sauna baths, the filmmakers explore Lesson Plan masculine emotion as the profiled subjects Rating: Outstanding talk openly about their lives, experiences, Genre: Documentary and emotions. While it is a simple film (and USA most of the men would not be considered In 1967 at a high school in Palo Alto, eye candy) it is nonetheless a fascinating and California, a history teacher named Ron amazing glimpse into the experience of beJones, in response to a question about why ing a man within Nordic culture. This is a ordinary Germans supported Hitler, decid- film that clearly demonstrates the benefits ed to try an experiment with his students. that SIFF brings to our area.

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Jetta Mae Lexington Lane talks about La Feme Glamafique cou rte sy jet

Anthony Greer: Tell us about the benefit.

Jetta Mae: The benefit was something that came from the idea of doing a talent show. The school that I go to does a benefit every year for Lifelong AIDS Alliance.

Gary of Gary Manuel was very involved with Lifelong from the beginning, so when I approached J’keren [James] about the benefit, this grew from it.

Greer: Who is the benefit for?

Jetta Mae: The Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle scholarship fund and the Lifelong AIDS Alliance.

Greer: What is the Court of Seattle scholarship fund?

Jetta Mae: It’s a scholarship fund that was designed years ago with the Court of Seattle. A lot of the courts were designed to raise money.

The scholarship is given out once a year. I think they go to two recipients. As long as you’re enrolled in school, you’re eligible.

Greer: What kind of event will this be?

Jetta Mae: It’s going to be an all-ages event. I want to introduce drag performance to people who have never seen a drag show, raise awareness of Lifelong, and bring a lot ta ma e lex ing

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by Anthony Greer SGN Contributing Writer Jetta Mae Lexington Lane, Miss Gay Seattle XLVI, sat down with SGN earlier this week to talk about her first fundraiser during her year-long reign. The La Feme Glamafique benefit will be held at the Gary Manuel Aveda Institute on Sunday, June 5.

of the drag benefits out of a bar and toward a mainstream community.

Greer: Who will be performing?

Jetta Mae: So far we’ve got nine different performers scheduled to do numbers: Delorean Snow, Fendi, Gaysha Starr, Alexa Manila, Brooklyn Bradshaw, Magnolia Crawford, myself, Isaac Scott, Robbie Turner from Julia’s, and also a couple of other surprises.

Greer: When and where will this take place?

Jetta Mae: It’s going to be at the Aveda Institute on June 5. The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the show runs from 7 to 9. General admission will be $15, $10 for students, and anyone under the age of 10 gets in for $6.

We agreed that 100% of the proceeds go to charity. There’s also going to be a raffle, and Fuse donated all of the refreshments.

Greer: Why did you choose the Aveda Institute as your venue?

Jetta Mae: I am currently enrolled there.

The people at Aveda been so warm and accepting of me and my position in the community, and it just seemed to meld perfectly with the school and my private life. They’ve donated the space, the posters … pretty much everything. Anything that I ask for they’ve pretty much given to me. The space is also a very open space. By day it looks like a salon, but for the event, all of the stations will be rolled away. The space can comfortably fit 300 people.

Greer: You mentioned a raffle earlier.

What sort of things can be won?

Jetta Mae: So far we have some bags from Aveda, and Julia’s is donating two packets for a dinner for two and two VIP tickets for the show.

Greer: If anything, what do you think makes this event stand out from other benefits and drag shows?

Jetta Mae: It’s a new thing to include all ages, and the fact that, as far as I know, it’s never been held outside of a bar unless it’s a coronation. Part of my goal has been to get this out of the bar.

Greer: So I take it that you’d like to incorporate a lot of youth into this event?

Jetta Mae: When I ran for Miss Gay Seattle, my platform was education and chil-

dren. I wanted to be a positive role model for the Transgendered community, and also for all of the kids in my life. I have kids in my life ranging from 2 to 19. They’re very accepting of me and I wanted to prove to them that you can do anything you set you mind to at any age.

Greer: You certainly seem like the kind of woman that would like kids.

Jetta Mae: I am.

Greer: So let’s talk about Miss Gay Seattle itself. What does the title entail, and who is usually crowned?

Jetta Mae: The title of Miss Gay Seattle has been held by many different kinds of female impersonators. I believe that the title has been held by a couple of Transgendered people in the past as well. The title of Miss Gay Seattle has been going on for 46 years.

Some of the past Miss Gay Seattles have been a part of my life and they mean a lot to me. They do a lot of charitable work and represent our city at pride and as a whole. It was set up to just be a way to represent our city in a positive way and to be spearheading charities. So far I’ve visited other cities and pageants to help promote and speak. I also plan on going to other charities and benefits come summertime.

Greer: How does it feel to be Miss Gay Seattle?

Jetta Mae: To me it’s kind of bittersweet. I’ve known a few past queens who are no longer here. It’s being part of a sisterhood that has deep historical value … to be looked upon as a positive role model for people is very humbling. Anybody who looks at me, such as a young drag queen or a young Trans person, I want to be a role model to somehow.

Greer: Are you excited for the event?

Jetta Mae: I’m really, really excited. Myself, J’keren, and the dean of our school will be hosting throughout the evening. It’s a big build-up for something that’s going to be a really simple show. I’m taking a bar show and making it kind of mainstream.

Greer: Well, Jetta, thank you for your time and for agreeing to sit down with me. I look forward to seeing the show.

Jetta Mae: Thank you! I’m looking forward to it, too.

by Rahul K. Gairola SGN Contributing Writer Lykke Li May 26 The Showbox Market Arguably the hottest act to come from Sweden since Euro-pop diva Robyn, Lykke Li has the spellbinding aura of a grown-up version of Hermione Granger, the fictional female sidekick of Harry Potter. Her dramatic appearance at The Showbox Market last weekend cast her as a sorceress of sounds who is adept at orchestrating a number of instruments and vocals with relatively little visual pomp and gloss.

A barren, smoky stage lit by flickering strobe lights and screeching cymbals was the backdrop that introduced Li to her Seattle fan base. Black strips of muslin vertically punctuated the stage and swayed to and fro between clouds of smoke. As if summoned by the noise and mist, Li and her band suddenly appeared onstage. Clad in black and moving stealthily with the wisps of smoke, they dove into a haunting rendition of “Jerome,” the ninth track off Li’s critically acclaimed sophomore album, 2011’s Wounded Rhymes.

Li’s persona is as surreal as her stage setup. She wore short black hot pants, black fishnets, and what looked like a flowing black kimono/cape with her hair oiled and pulled back into a tight bun. She began

swaying back and forth as she sang, at times wrapping her body into the suspended muslin strip, and then spinning out of it with her limbs carried by the drifting smoke. Wielding a drumstick in hand like a wand, she began waving it toward the audience with grand swoops, and then banged it against a set of cymbals during the chorus of “I’m Good, I’m Gone.”

A swirl of cymbals, tambourines, and guitars characterized “Sadness is a Blessing,” which Li accented with her trademark muffled vocals. “This is a cover song I am going to do because I get so tired of myself,” she exclaimed, and performed a rendition of Wendy Rene’s “After Laughter Comes Tears.” Whilst twirling around in the black cloth, the band struck up the chords of “I Follow Rivers,” which was particularly memorable due to the heavy use of the steel drum and flickering pink and peach colored lights.

By this point in the show, the darkish music and atmosphere seemed a bit much.

As if to remedy this dilemma, Li struck up a high-power version of “Dance Dance Dance.” After “I Know Places,” another new song, Li faced the audience and used her drumstick to “orchestrate” the crowd as a conductor does. Halfway into an upbeat version of her debut single “Little Bit,” Li shouted, “For you, Seattle!,” and kept up the high energy by pumping out “Possibility” against throbbing strobe and red lights as

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the crowd danced.

Li then picked up a megaphone and treated the crowd to an explosive version of “Get Some,” which was arguably the best number of the night. This is because the muffled vocals seemed to fit Li’s frenetic, jerky dancing and her band’s crazed jamming.

Keeping up her possessed movements, Li admitted, “I never went to high school, but I used to play in high school.”

She and her band ended the night with “Unrequited Love,” an introspective hymn that closed the show with the somber atmosphere it began with. Perhaps this is not so bad given the spectacular performance that preceded Li’s mystical stage persona.

Though the vocals could have been a bit more resolute (which a number of folks near me also remarked about), Li’s performance was an ideal way to experience the rapture – at least musically.

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Bucky Pizzarelli still has it

by Mercy Moosemuzzle SGN Contributing Writer Bucky Pizzarelli Bucky Pizzarelli and his trio presented an evening of lush ballads at Jazz Alley on May 24. Pizzarelli’s fingers on his guitar were knowing. Jeff Johnson’s bass was smart.

D’Vonne Lewis was hot on drums.

They opened with “Tangerine.” Two Richard Rodgers songs – “Easy to Remember” and “This Nearly Was Mine” – followed nicely. Duke Ellington’s “Mellow Tune” featured drums and bass.

“Stars in Your Eyes” was pleasing.

“Nouage,” a Django Reinhardt tune, was well presented. Lewis did a nice solo on “Sing, Sing, Sing.” Johnson was the focus of “Body and Soul.” Nice renditions of “These Precious Things” and “In a Mist” followed.

Pizzarelli said he would answer a few questions. He was asked how long he had played guitar, and he said 65 years. Mercy thought his maturity showed.

Bucky told about touring Europe with Benny Goodman and an English band. “The piano player played with one finger missing.

He played so fast, the band shouted, ‘Take off another one.’”

A woman called out, “Can I buy you a drink after the show?” He said, “Sure. All I drink is Ovaltine.”

“Twilight Time” followed. “Satin Doll” featured drums. Bass was the focus of “Honeysuckle Rose.”

He got two standing ovations from the audience, including from Mercy, who doesn’t give them that often. The encore was “Undecided.”

Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks Cuteness had a conflict, so Mercy asked her friend Jollyness to come to the Dan Hicks show on May 29 at the Triple Door.

The sold-out crowd mostly had gray hair, like Mercy and Jollyness.

Hicks’ voice was phenomenally smooth.

His guitar work was rocking. The backup singers, Daria and Roberta Donnay, had tight harmonies. Benito Cortez played amazing violin and mandolin solos throughout the night.

The group opened with “Milkshake Mama,” an original about a romance at a soda fountain. Mercy liked the lines “We got married and had a bunch of little jerks.”

Dan joked, “We don’t get paid by the song.

We get paid by the hour.”

Lady Gaga censored on Glee, Good Morning America When “Born This Way,” the first single named after the 2011 album and third studio release by pop icon Lady Gaga was released, it caused an uproar. Some members of the LGBT community liked it. Others did not. But as the song climbed the charts and those catchy lyrics (“No matter Gay, straight, or Bi/Lesbian, Transgendered life/I’m on the right track, baby/I was born to survive”) crept into the mainstream, there was no debate that the Gay anthem was a hit.

In Malaysia and the Philippines, radio stations snipped the LGBT lyrics from “Born This Way” because of a governmental reaction to the words. No surprise there; sometimes foreign governments that are not LGBT-friendly, or rule based on religious influence, censor artists – even the queen of the Gays, Lady Gaga.

That Glee would stoop to this level, however, was a bit of a surprise. In a recent episode, hailed as a triumph for LGBT representation on network television, some of Lady Gaga’s lyrics were omitted. Even though Gay character Kurt (Chris Colfer) wore a shirt that stated “LIKES BOYS,” the Glee cast left out the LGBT-specific verse.

Then, last week, Lady Gaga omitted the

lyrics during a live appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America.

What gives?

“One could argue time restraints on GMA caused the singer to shorten the tune,” wrote Lisa Derrick, a pop culture journalist for Huffington Post. “But Glee? Really?! Glee certainly has plenty of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual story lines, and infamously used the pejorative term “Tranny” in the Rocky Horror Picture Show episode, so it’s not like the program is unfamiliar with Transgenders. Or unwilling to acknowledge they exist, even though it’s with a slur.”

To be fair, shows like Good Morning America sometimes ask musicians to shorten their sings to fit an allotted time slot, so it is possible that Gaga was asked to do the same thing. But even so, Lady Gaga has the power. She was the one singing into the mic and could’ve cut any number of other lyrics to accommodate the very people the song was written for – us, the LGBT community.

Historically, GMA does not have a good track record when it comes to LGBT issues.

The show asked Britney Spears to perform sans drag queens, cancelled Adam Lambert’s appearance after his same-sex kiss at the American Music Awards, and expressed worry over two Oscar-winning actors hugging.

“I’ve Got Mine,” by Glenn Frey and Jack Tempchin, was satisfying. “That Ain’t Right” was another fun original, as was “How Can I Miss You, When You Won’t Go Away?” Dan said, “I used to play with the Beatles. It’s hard to go on from a group like that.”

Hicks did a nice rendition of Tom Waits’ “The Piano Has Been Drinking.” Cortez’ violin medley of “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Take the ‘A’ Train,” “Paper Moon,” and “Sheik of Araby” was pleasing. “Canned Music,” another original, followed. “‘Long Come a Viper” was an original that satis-

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fied with its fast lyrics.

“I Scare Myself” was a fine cover. Roberta and Daria knocked the ball out of the park with “Waitress in a Donut Shop.” Jim Kweskin’s “Blues My Baby Gave to Me” and Jon Hendricks’ “Tell Me the Truth” followed. “Buzzard and his Friend” was fourbar blues.

One encore, “Reeling Drum,” was sweet and slow in contrast to the rest of the night.

The other one, “Old Highway,” picked up the pace again.

Jollyness said, “He has a good line of patter. Where else would I get to see a Beatle?”

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Stevie Nicks

Stand back, because we’ve got the Bella Donna herself – not all to ourselves, but kind of.

Legendary rock queen Stevie Nicks is a special guest in our upcoming Pride Music issue on June 24. The Fleetwood Mac frontwoman and acclaimed solo artist, who performed at Key Arena a month ago, is one of the closest-followed divas in the country and around the world by Gay men. As both a

songwriter and distinct vocalist, songs like “Sara,” “Dreams,” “Edge of Seventeen,” “Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You,” and “Gypsy” are true pop classics that hold their own to this day. In fact, the Emmy-winning show Glee dedicated an entire second season episode to the nostalgic Rumours album.

Nicks spoke with select media this week by teleconference, a rarity given that she grants a very limited number of interviews.

So you can find out what we asked Nicks, and what other questions she responded to, on June 24.

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w e e k o f M a y 27 - J u n e 2

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Your recent lucky spree will now focus more on financial fortune. How? Mad dreams and inspirations offer some clues. Talk out your crazy notions with your friends and find a way to bring them to the bank!

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Recent hard times are about to turn around. How to cash in on your good fortune? You can turn your friends’ craziest suggestions into practical ideas. Inspirations now can point the way to future fulfillment of your dreams.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20): It’s time to get creative. You have some big challenges coming up in the next year. Your intuition is now unusually sharp to see how you can turn those into opportunities. Spiritual guidance can be especially helpful now.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22): Dreams can lure you too easily into never-never-lands of fantasy and escape. Sharing some of those phantasmagorical reveries with friends can help you find some practical outlet for them.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Remember the difference between dreams and goals!

Friends encouraging you to chase after your dreams offer some helpful inspiration, but a little of that can go a long way. Don’t let them distract you from practical, achievable aims.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Your brain is buzzing with schemes for success.

Your partner is likely to encourage all your wildest ideas. Sweet, but wrong! You need a leveler head with a bit of critical distance to give you pragmatic advice.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Expansive, fortunate Jupiter is starting a year

in your house of sex and other profound challenges. The deeper you go the greater the rewards. Don’t be shy on either count.

Neither is without risks, but Jupiter is good to have on your side!

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): You and your sweetie are due for a bit of frolic. That could open up some questions and confusion. Keeping communications clear and aboveboard could be a small challenge. The rewards are well worth it.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Job opportunities are opening up for you. Have faith in yourself. If familial encouragement is unrealistic, don’t worry about letting them down by “settling” for what’s in the real world. If you’re happy, they will be too.

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Usually better focused, you’re way too open to distractions and thus, accidents.

Mediation, poetry, music and/or art will help you get back into balance. Take classes in any of those fields. You need new ways of seeing the world.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Financial investments are especially risky now. If something feels just right, it could win big, but don’t put in any more than you can afford to lose. First ask yourself, what would mother advise? Then ask, is her advice reliable?

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Sing out, Louise! Whatever you have to offer, make it heard and known! Your family will back you up in your endeavors, but you really need to be very clear on who you are and what it is you’ve got.

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erything he does.

Contestant number three, Ryan McCabe, sang the most ambitious song of the night from the movie St. Elmo’s Fire, “Man in Motion.” Ryan is a delight and sang the song wonderfully.

Thomas Solomon, dressed in a snazzy shirt and tie, wowed the audience and judges with a Michael Buble version of “Save the Last Dance For Me.” Newcomer John Fulton performed “One Song Glory” from RENT. John has a wonderful voice and we hope to see him come back and give it another try. Don’t look at the monitor, John!

Singing the only Glee song of the night, Angela Pacentini delivered the goods on “Don’t Rain on My Parade.” Angela was stunning, and what a voice!

Super-cute Monica Greens offered the second RENT song, the infectious “Out Tonight.” Monica – who had the best boots ever! – had fun with the song and was entertaining from beginning to end. Loved her!

Bobby B. There’s nothing to say about Bobby other than, “What a voice!” Singing the biggest range of the night, Bobby gave us pre-crack Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” from the hit movie The Bodyguard. Bobby sang beautifully, and although he didn’t advance to the Finals, we are happy he is going to the Wildcard round on June 12 to give it another go.

Guest entertainer Nina Maxwell performed two numbers for the audience. Nina is one of Seattle’s premier drag queens and is, hands down, the best lip-syncer this side of RuPaul’s wig!

This year, Pride Idol is themed!

June 5: Disco Night June 12: Wildcard June 19: Pride Idol Finale 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.

continued from the cover Pride Idol is a citywide singing contest produced and presented by SO&P, Verizon Wireless, 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!

This week, the panel of judges was joined by the incomparable Arnaldo! Drag Chanteuse, and stepping in for Sister Domine Trixx was Sister Coochie von Beaverhausen.

Starting off the night right (and ultimately winning the contest, advancing to the June 19 finals round) was Christopher. Singing “Let Me Entertain You” from the musical Gypsy, complete with makeup and executing the splits, Christopher made Pride Idol history as the showiest showtune queen to grace the Pride Idol stage!

Returning to the competition from week one, Ramiro (who somehow ended up wearing hostess Gaysha Starr’s coat) sang a dance version of “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina” from the Madonna movie, Evita. It is always a pleasure to watch Ramiro perform as he includes choreography and fun in ev-

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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 and a Verizon Wireless phone with 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!

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continued from the cover soars, offering patrons a rare mix of firstrate European-style cabaret and a first-rate five-course dinner.

HISTORIC TENT ANCHORS SHOW All Seattle shows use the unique setting of the historic Moulin Rouge spiegeltent – literally “mirror tent” – from Belgium, originally designed to tour small towns in Europe which could not support their own cabaret theaters. The remaining nine historic tents are still able to be set up or taken down in less than a day and loaded into trucks (originally horse-drawn wagons) and moved to another city on short notice.

The first edition of ZinZanni in Seattle, in 1998, used an even older tent, “Palais Nostalgique.” After a sold-out run of 14 months, the Palais tent was moved to San Francisco, where it still operates as the sister of Seattle’s Teatro ZinZanni. In 2002, the Moulin Rouge – an extravagant art deco fantasy – was brought from Europe and erected in Seattle. The Emerald City and the City by the Bay often share ZinZanni productions, often using the exact same cast, often revising the supporting cast of vaudeville headliners. Whatever the mixture, fun is always first and foremost.

QUEST FOR LOVE DRIVES NEW SHOW ZinZanni plots are always the merest wisps of stories. In Hail, Caesar, the quest for the famous Love Spice drives what little plot there is. Audience participation is a trademarked element of ZinZanni. This writer was once (accidentally) picked as the new love of the femme fatale. Last week, my guest was the woman chosen by Caesar for center ring attention, and a slow dance to lead the crowd. The audience often wonders if the patrons summoned to stage center are plants or hired actors. Nope, they are genuine guests spotted by the savvy cast members, hopefully to be embarrassed beyond belief but sent home with a souvenir photo of their fleeting moment of eternal fame.

ACROBATICS AND COMEDY ALTERNATE WITH DINNER Teatro ZinZanni unspools its center ring circus and cabaret acts between the comedy routines and the five-course dinner. Action and comedy blur into dinner as the performers join with the wait staff to bring the food to the large crowd in the circular circus tent.

The blur of activity is what makes ZinZanni so different – it is sometimes easy to confuse the center ring signing with the entrance of various courses. Elaborate headdresses may turn out to signal the entrance of the salad course – danced, of course, to a samba. In this case, the salad reflects the theme of the show; it’s a Caesar salad, of course.

Among the headliners in the circus/ vaudeville/cabaret acts there are several standouts. Bernard Hazen combines juggling, acrobatics, and rola bola – a stunning balancing act performed on increasingly tall stacks of moving cylinders. Originally from Israel, Hazen has performed all over Europe and is a regular on European television. Weber, our Cleopatra for the evening, is also a talented aerialist and a powerful vocalist.

Elena Borodina is a master of the hand balance. The beautiful Russian woman seems to float across the ZinZanni stage as her chiffon scarf flows and floats into infinity.

Joel Salom mixes comedy, acrobatics and juggling. A talented pair of trapeze artists, billed as Ssens Duo, trained in Montreal and often perform in Europe and Canada. This is their third ZinZanni engagement.

One favorite of this critic was the solo and duo appearances of Juliana Rambaldi and Victor Benedetti. Both vocalists are outstanding in solo turns, but even better in duets. Both have extensive experience on the opera stage. Rambaldi, billed here as Lady Moundsajoy (a good example of the anything-for-a-laugh level of ZinZanni humor), and Benedetti, here playing a sultan, bring operetta and opera to the ZinZanni tent with spotlight numbers like “Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life” and “Temptation” and famous opera arias. To say they make beautiful music together turns out to be an understatement.

She has been with ZinZanni since 2004, while he is making his Teatro debut. Off stage, they turn out to be “real life co-stars.”

Separately, they are top-notch. Together, they are a simply terrific husband and wife combo.

The large wait staff often joins in the production numbers – and the stars of center ring take their turns serving the various courses. ZinZanni, if memory serves correctly, has trimmed the number of visiting specialty acts over the years – probably a reflection of economic times. Still, the threeand-a-half hour show and dinner is a wondrous self-contained evening.

MENU FEATURES THREE ENTREES, FIVE COURSES The dinner, designed by Seattle’s fabled celebrity chef Tom Douglas, starts with an on-the-table appetizer as patrons are seated.

This outing finds marinated beefsteak tomatoes (both red and yellow for color), fresh mozzarella, and fried basil. In a word: delicious. The dressing was just tart enough to tempt the taste buds, just sweet enough to start the evening.

After the first section of the show, the soup arrived: spring asparagus. Again, delightful.

Creamy and rich, yet not too filling. After more of the show, with a Carmen Mirandalike production number, the entrance of the salad: Caesar, of course. More ZinZanni, and then the main course. This outing featured three choices. Prime beef tenderloin was the choice of all six people at our backrow booth. Macadamia-encrusted sea scallops was a second choice, and ZinZanni’s famous mushroom strata was the vegetarian choice. Billed as “a medley of mushrooms, cauliflower, and chard in a savory custard with a tomato confit garnish,” it was a tempting option, and well-received by diners at a nearby table. Vanilla bean panna cotta with fresh strawberries and mint was the perfect refreshing dessert.

ZinZanni offers a side order of mushrooms, a steak or seafood addition, a basket of fresh-baked breads, and a few other a la carte options. Wine pairings, full cocktail service, and wine by the glass are all available. The dinner and theater package starts at about $110 per person, including table gratuity. Drinks and wine can easily add a bundle to that prepaid price, and ringside seating can add additional charges. While there is no doubt that Teatro ZinZanni is an expensive evening, the combination of “onestop” dining and the three-hour show is unbeatable, and without comparison.

Complete information is available at (206) 802-0015. Teatro ZinZanni makes its Seattle home on Mercer Street, across from McCaw Hall. Check it out.

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at his Berlin digs, the Grammy-nominated artist spoke with me on the phone articulately in English (with a semi-thick German accent). And here’s what Paul van Dyk revealed inside The Music Lounge.

Albert Rodriguez: You’ve played here several times. Do you just like Seattle, or do you have a big following here?

Paul van Dyk: Yes, I hope I have a following in this area. At least it seems to be

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because I always get invited back. It’s a great city. I like the sort of Northern atmosphere of it. It’s rough and it’s beautiful, it’s tough and it’s weak, and it has all these elements a great city needs to have, and it’s a very creative place as well.

Rodriguez: You have quite a unique stage experience you’re bringing with you. Tell us about it.

Van Dyk: In the album that’s going to come out in September, called Evolution, I wanted to bring something more with me than just me being there and jumping up and down, so I was reaching out to some very, very good people in that field – they have, for example, worked with Muse for their last show and we developed this whole sort of visual concept about evolution, so it starts with the nebula, then the big bang, ghosts, and all those different phases. The whole video, stage, and light design is all synched with each other. That creates a really intense visual and audio moment.

Rodriguez: What’s changed the most in electronic music since you first began recording and touring?

Van Dyk: The biggest thing is that it developed from a small subculture to the biggest youth culture in the world. The DJ was the freak in the corner while other people had fun. Now, there is big staging, big production involved. So, it’s become more focused on the person creating the music rather than just playing it. I don’t have any vinyl or CDs with me anymore, I have a complete studio setup on stage that allows me to play live, remix live, and recreate everything on the fly according to the vibe in the room, and this is something that makes it much more intense in terms of experiencing electronic music.

Rodriguez: Did you start by playing at any of the Gay clubs in Berlin or East Berlin, where you’re originally from?

Van Dyk: I never actually DJed in East Berlin. For me, it all started when the wall came down and I went to all the clubs. We have a very famous Gay club here – which is, funnily enough, run by an American – called GMF because there was a very famous club in the early ’90s called WMF and Sundays used to be the Gay night … and it’s probably the longest [running] club night in Berlin. I play there at least once a year and we always donate everything to the AIDS foundations here in Berlin, to make sure people who are infected with that disease get help and support.

Rodriguez: Wasn’t electronic music played at Gay clubs in its underground phase before it became mainstream?

Van Dyk: It’s always a question, “What do you include in the term of electronic music?” To be honest, I wouldn’t even say this mish-mash sound in the pop charts right now had anything to do with our scene, our music. It sounds danceable, but it’s awfully cheesy dance music that has nothing to do with our vibe or what actually was, indeed, intended and paraded in mostly Gay clubs around the world.

Rodriguez: “Crush” is my favorite Paul van Dyk track, from your Reflections album. Do you still rotate it into your sets?

Van Dyk: From time to time. One of the things people always do, like on the social networks, is request things. I see all that and I get the information, and I try to incorporate that into my set because at the end of the day I have a clear idea about the sound I want to play, but at the same time it’s all about the audience in front of me, it’s all about the interaction. Therefore, when I know this is something they requested, I play it.

Rodriguez: Is Berlin a good city for an artist to be based?

Van Dyk: Berlin is a place where we have a lot of little creative hotspots that enable artists from all over the world to come here, to be inspired and take something back into their own artwork. In terms of creativity, something that a lot of people outside of Berlin don’t know is that the arts scene is much bigger than just the music scene. When you look into painters, photographers, and de-

sign, it’s even bigger than music over here.

Rodriguez: I’ve been to Berlin once and it was a quick trip. If I were to go back, what should I not miss? What clubs, restaurants, or areas should I check out?

Van Dyk: Well, there’s one thing Berlin has in common with New York: it’s too quick to say; something I would [recommend] might not be there next week. We have great places, restaurants that open up in weird, trashy environments and are closed two weeks later. The same goes for clubs and venues.

Rodriguez: What parts of the city do you like hanging out in or recommend people go to?

Van Dyk: One of the things that makes Berlin rather special is we don’t have one city center. We have a lot of little centers and there’s a German word for it that is only used in Berlin, so you can say it’s a Berlin word, it’s kiez. We have a lot of these sort of mini-districts and they all have something very different. So I would suggest, in order to really feel Berlin, to get to as many of these kiez as you can. Go to Friedrichshain, go to Mitte, go to Prenzlauer Berg, go to Kreuzberg and Charlottenburg. If you’ve been to all these places, you can say, “I saw Berlin.”

Rodriguez: What do you really like about America?

Van Dyk: I have some of my best friends in America. It is a big, big country with a lot of different feels and vibes to it, and to be able to travel within one country and experience so many different lifestyles, I think is just great.

Rodriguez: Gay marriage is a big issue in America right now. Is it in Germany?

Van Dyk: No, because we have it. You can get married here. It was brought on the table, I believe, 10 or 12 years ago. It was not an issue for the society, it was agreed.

Here in Germany it’s not an issue that people are against. The mayor of Berlin [Klaus Wowereit] is Gay, so this is, in a way, how open-minded we are. For us, the respect and the tolerance for the person is what counts.

I don’t really care what they do at night in their bed.

Rodriguez: When you play here in Seattle, how long will your set be – an hour, hour and a half? And will you play a varied set list, music from all of your albums?

Van Dyk: It’s probably more like three hours. There’s going to be a big chunk off the new album, which is produced already.

You like “Crush” and I’m pretty sure people will request that, and I’m probably going to play that and a few other classics like “For An Angel,” “Time of Our Lives,” and probably “Home.”

Rodriguez: Maybe “Kaleidoscope”?

Van Dyk: Um, maybe I could. [Laughs.]

Rodriguez: Do you like what’s coming out of the U.S., in terms of pop music like Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Kanye West?

Van Dyk: Not everything from these people. But there are some tracks of Lady Gaga that I like, some I think are really not that good. In the beginning, I actually really liked Katy Perry and then it became a little [makes a bored sound]. I never really dove into the R&B and hip-hop world. For me, music has something to do with feeling, something that’s reaching out to me. Unfortunately, if someone is just cursing and calling each other “nigger” and “bitch” and whatnot, that’s not my kind of music, that’s not my kind of reflection of emotions.

Rodriguez: For anyone just starting out who has the idea to pursue being a DJ, how should they start?

Van Dyk: You mentioned the word “idea.”

The first step is to believe in your idea, and when you believe in your idea you develop that forward. And then you find ways of making that happen. These days, it’s so much easier than 15 years ago. These days we have Facebook, we have MySpace, Twitter, and it’s so easy to send your favorite DJ your track. And imagine the DJ likes it and starts playing it, then within a matter of a few weeks, you have a worldwide club hit.

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The Cuff Complex - High Energy Dance, 10 pm - 3 am, with DJs Stacey Cooks, MattStands, Harmonix, Funkybear.

Cover $5 @ 6 pm www.cuffcomplex.com.

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

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

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

Neighbours Underground - “THE ORIGINAL VOGUE NIGHT” 9 pm - 2 am, $7 cover

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

PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm - 2 am. Happy Hour until 7pm. DJ Freddy King of Pants, 9 pm - midnight.

R Place - HAPPY HOUR with Erik 2-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. $6.50 Gourmet Bloody Mary’s Lashes cabaret with Chablis and Company at 9pm DJ Flow spins on the 3rd floor at 10 pm VJ E spins the top Videos on the 2nd floor.

Seattle Eagle - Underwear Party Night (watch for event listing) DJs HOTPLAY, KING OF PANTS, UPABOVE, KC+guests.

Steamworks - 11:30 pm - 4:30 am DJ Chavez Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour, 4 - 7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Dancing with DJ Ricki Leigh.

Twisted - Dancing with DJ Trent Von, 3rd Saturday of the month: Boys Night Out with wet underwear contest, Last Saturday of the month: “Diva-Licious” hosted by Madison Lane with Prime Rib dinner special. www.twistedineverett. com Vibe - in Kent - Absolut Saturdays! $5 Absolut Drinks.

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

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

Sunday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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SATURDAY - June 4

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.

Richard Hugo House Write-O-Rama. 10am-6pm.

1634 11th Ave. A full day of more than 30 one-hour workshops offered by Hugo House writing teachers.

Fee for each workshop is $25. For information or to REGISTER visit www.hugohouse.org Rain City Soccer Tournament (6/3-6/5). Sat: 11am4pm. Starfire Sports Complex, 6840 Fort Dent Way, Tukwila. Annual jamboree-style friendly tournament will take place at Starfire, the training complex for Seattle Sounders FC. Spectators welcome. www.raincitysoccer.org (See related event at 8pm.)

Softball Exhibition - Seattle FatCats & Seattle Muffin Tops. Field Opens 1pm, Game 2pm. Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave. Benefits Lambert House, the Northwest’s largest community of LGBTQ teens & young adults. www.lamberthouse.org Film Screening - “Training Rules.” 3pm. Hual Hula, 106 1st Ave N. Documents nearly three decades of discrimination experienced by Lesbian basketball players at Penn State. Tickets $5 online, $10 at the door. www.sistahsincinema.webs.com Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouth center. org. (Also meets Thursdays & Fridays 4-10pm.)

Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. For more information visit www.rainbowbridge club.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com Together We Can Make Al-Anon Family Group.

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

“Double Shots & Forget-Me-Nots” - Diverse Harmony in Concert (6/4 & 6/5). Sat 6/4-7pm; Sun 6/52pm. Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway.

Welcome to Double Shot Cafe, a magical place where people come together to explore themes of acceptance & self-worth while dealing with issues of homophobia, transphobia, bullying & youth suicide. Written by Diverse Harmony members Kat Miller & Adam Quillan. $15 at the door. Ages 22 & under FREE. www.diverse harmony.org.

“Heartthrobs” - Seattle Men’s Chorus in Langley.

7pm. South Whidbey High School, 5675 Maxwelton Rd, Langley. Benefits Citizens Against Domestic Violence & Abuse. Tickets $25. www.flyinghouse.org Seattle Rainbow Contra Dance. Lesson 7pm, Dance 7:30-10pm. Ballard Oddfellows Hall, 1706 NW Market St. Features Celtic music by Devon Leger & Co, with Eric Curl calling. 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 “Viva La Diva” - Seattle Women’s Chorus Ensemble Sensible Shoes in Concert. (6/4 & 6/11). 7pm. Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave. Tickets: $20-$35; premium table seating $35-$50. www.flyinghouse.org George M! (6/4 & 6/5). Sat 6/4-8pm; Sun 6/5-2pm.

Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Ave. Life story of Broadway musical giant George M Cohan. Tickets $24. www. stgpresents.org 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.

“Eat, Pray, Pant” - Seattle Men’s Chorus Ensemble Captain Smartypants (6/3, 6/4, 6/10 & 6/11). Fri 6/3 & 6/10-8pm; Sat 6/4 & 6/11-9pm. Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave. Tickets: $20-$35; premium table seating $35-$50. www.flyinghouse.org “Not Required But Desired” Underwear Party. 9pm1am. The Lobby Bar, 916 E Pike St. Rain City Soccer Club presents hot soccer players in their underwear, happy hour prices and raffle prizes. $5 suggested donation benefits Rain City Soccer.

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June 4 thru June 12 veterans group, for vets who served during peace time or conflict. All are welcome, uniforms optional.

322-2437, www.dunshehouse.org 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 Comedy - Jennie McNulty with Lisa Koch & Special Guest Peggy Platt. 7:30pm. Theatre Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S. $15 in advance, $18 at the door. www. brownpapertickets.com Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

MONDAY - June 6

Ms Bacon Strip Pageant. 10:30pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Contestants will be judged on: Audience Response, Performance, Originality/Creativity, Charisma & “Bacon-osity.” Features celebrity judges Ade, Jackie Hell & Michael Strangeways. www.stayformore.com

SUNDAY - June 5

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

Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHiking Group/ Border Riders Motorcycle Club First Sunday Ride. 9am-rendezvous; 9:30am. Broadway Grill, 314 Broadway E. Meets 1st Sunday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www. borderriders.com Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday.

Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards!

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

Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 12noon1:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000.

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

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visit www.raincitysoccer.org Lotus Sisters. 1-3pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 1st Sunday of every month. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. Lotus. sisters@yahoo.com; www.dunsheehouse.org “Double Shots & Forget-Me-Nots” - Diverse Harmony in Concert (6/4 & 6/5). Sat 6/4-7pm; Sun 6/52pm. Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway.

Welcome to Double Shot Cafe, a magical place where people come together to explore themes of acceptance & self-worth while dealing with issues of homophobia, transphobia, bullying & youth suicide. Written by Diverse Harmony members Kat Miller & Adam Quillan. $15 at the door. Ages 22 & under FREE. www.diverse harmony.org.

George M! (6/4 & 6/5). Sat 6/4-8pm; Sun 6/5-2pm.

Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Ave. Life story of Broadway musical giant George M Cohan. Tickets $24. www. stgpresents.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 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 PFLAG/Kittitas County. 4-5:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 3rd & Ruby Sts, Ellensburg. First Sunday of every month. For information, (509) 925-7937.

Hep C. 5-6:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. NEW GROUP. Meets every Sunday. A support group for individuals coming to terms with the challenges of Hepatitis C. 322-2437.

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

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.

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

Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. 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

TUESDAY - June 7

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.

Aging Your Way: Conversations for Community Change. 5:30-8:30pm. The Central, 500 30th Ave S. A new initiative that brings Baby Boomers & other younger-thinking older adults & their local communities together to plan for their future. Facilitated by GSBA’s Louise Chernin. www.seniorservices.org GSBA Prime Time East in Bellevue. 5:30-7:30pm.

Grand Cru Mixology Lounge, 1020 108th Ave NE, Bellevue. Complimentary. www.thegsba.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 Gay Men’s Task Force of Snohomish County in Everett. 6-8pm. Snohomish Health District, 3020 Rucker Ave Ste 309A, Everett. Meets 1st Tuesday each month. Open to all Gay & Bisexual men in Snohomish County. “We will be discussing issues concerning the local Gay community & value your opinion, voice, comments, suggestions & attendance. Come join us as we build community in Snohomish County.” David, (425) 339-5238.

Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth.

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

Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org 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.

ASL for Beginners. 7pm. The Elite “Loft,” 1520 E Olive Way. Meets every Tuesday. FREE lessons &

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those interested in learning basic ASL. 860-0999.

Different Drummers. Intermediate 7-8:15pm, Beginners 8:20-9:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. For information & location call Dennis, 363-4500 or differentdrummers@ mac.com Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance 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 - June 8

Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. MF is a social group for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org Mature Friends Dining Out Luncheon. 12:30pm.

Call for details, location & to RSVP. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday most months. www.maturefriends.org GSBA Prime Time Mixer. 5:30-7:30pm. Watertown Hotel, 4242 Roosevelt Way NE. GSBA members $10, non-members $15, students $10. www.thegsba.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter.

(425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Grief & Loss. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. LGBTQ peer support group for issues surrounding grief & loss. 322-2437. www.dunsheehouse.org Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Come & discuss the best Gay novels with us. Join other booklovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come only once or come to every meeting. For info, call 322-2437; nickdimartin@earthlink.net Courage to Thrive. 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 Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project Steering Committee Meeting. 7pm. Call for Capitol Hill location. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month.

New volunteers always welcome. NWLGHMP researches, interprets, & communicates the history of the GLBT community in the Pacific NW. gayhistnw@ aol.com; 903-9517.

Visit us online www.sgn.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 National Gay & Lesbian Task Force. 6-7:30pm. 905 12th Ave E. Meet NGLTF Board members & special guest speaker NGLTF Deputy Executive Director Darlene Nipper. Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres created especially for this event will be served. RSVP by 6/6 to mdalton@thetaskforce.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937.

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

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

Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 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. PFLAG/Whatcom County: 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 - June 10

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 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. For info, call 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, is a social & charitable organization that sponsors numerous shows & balls thruout the year. www. imperialcourtofseattle.com.

Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome.

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

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

Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. Meets 2nd Wednesday each month. 322-7030; www.hugohouse.org.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.”

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

BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting.

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

Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Harborview’s Madison Clinic, Ground Floor, West Wing, 325 9th Ave. (If people are uncertain which room, the folks up in Madison Clinic, 2 West Clinic, can give directions.) FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www. strengthover speed.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org 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. Fiction, non-fiction & poetry will be encouraged & supported. 322-2515, www. lambert house.org

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

(253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org 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 Gamblers Anonymous: Coming Out Winners!

7-8:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Friday. A 12-step meeting of Gamblers Anonymous. This is an open meeting, Gay & Lesbian preferred. All persons welcome. 1-888-GA HELPS. Dustbowl Queer Dance Night. 7:30pm-lesson; 8pm11pm-dance. Century Ballroom, East Hall, 915 E Pine St, 2nd Fl. Meets 2nd & 4th Saturdays most months.

Featuring two-step, swing and waltz. Before 8:30pm$5; after 8:30pm-$7. Must be 21+. 206-324-7263; www.centuryballroom.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 “Eat, Pray, Pant” - Seattle Men’s Chorus Ensemble Captain Smartypants (6/3, 6/4, 6/10 & 6/11). Fri 6/3 & 6/10-8pm; Sat 6/4 & 6/11-9pm. Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave. Tickets: $20-$35; premium table seating $35-$50. www.flyinghouse.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 Run & Walk with Pride Pre-Race Fundraiser. 9pm. R Place, 619 E Pine St. Underwear fashion show hosted

by Lady Chablis with live music by Vintage Youth. $5 suggested donation. Benefits Seattle Frontrunners Run & Walk with Pride scheduled for 6/19. www. seattlefrontrunners.org

SATURDAY - June 11

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Capitol Hill Community Garage Sale Day. Site of future park at Federal Ave E & E Republican or your own location. REGISTER by 6/7. www.capitolhillgaragesale.com

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A Gathering of Men in Edmonds. 8:15-11:30am.

Edmonds UUC, 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Men gather monthly for drumming, singing, storytelling & sharing of life experience. www.agatheringofmen.org “Viva La Diva” - Seattle Women’s Chorus Ensemble Sensible Shoes in Concert. (6/4 & 6/11). 7pm. Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave. Tickets: $20-$35; premium table seating $35-$50. www.flyinghouse.org Dustbowl Queer Dance Night. 7:30pm-lesson; 8pm-11pm-dance. Century Ballroom, East Hall, 915 E Pine St, 2nd Fl. Meets 2nd & 4th Saturdays most months; check calendar on website to confirm. Featuring two-step, swing and waltz. Before 8:30pm-$5; after 8:30pm-$7. Must be 21+. 206-324-7263; www. centuryball room.com.

“Eat, Pray, Pant” - Seattle Men’s Chorus Ensemble Captain Smartypants (6/3, 6/4, 6/10 & 6/11). Fri 6/3 & 6/10-8pm; Sat 6/4 & 6/11-9pm. Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave. Tickets: $20-$35; premium table seating $35-$50. www.flyinghouse.org

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SUNDAY - June 12

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

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. For info & location, NSWG@ sexpositiveculture.org; www.nosafeword writersgroup. org. (Also meets 4th Monday, 7-9pm.)

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 LGBT communities. Bent offers affordable classes & workshops for Queer-identified people. For more information or to sign up for a class, email bent. writing@gmail.com. Visit www.bentwriting.com or find us on Facebook. For upcoming events join our mailing list by emailing bent.news@gmail.com BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - www.sbwn.net.

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

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

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

Report domestic violence and sexual assault.

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

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

Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.imperialcourtofseattle.com 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.

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

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

Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworksseattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/ proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org 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, 467-

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9976; 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 providing comprehensive mental health services on a sliding scale. 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 Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby.com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcity softball. org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/EthylForever CarClub/; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops: www.jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www.iagsdc.org/puddletown; Rain City Soccer: www.raincitysoccer.org; Rain Country: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www. raincountrydance.org; Seattle Frontrunners: www. seattlefrontrunners.org; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orcaswimteam.org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otterpolo.com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www. quakerugby.com; Seattle Tennis Alliance: www. seattletennisalliance.org; Seattle Unified Bowling Association (SUBA): magee98106@aol.com, www. teamseattle.org/bowling.htm, www.theprideleague. com, Century 21 League; Seattle United Soccer League: www.seattleunitedsl.com; Seattle Volleyball Club: www.seattlevolleyballclub.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www.teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934.

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

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

720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Lesbians Over 40: 722-0729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc. org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www.pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacoma lesbianconcern.org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ womenofwestseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: low- or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LGBTQ individuals. http://lgbtqhealth-ywca. blogspot.com, twitter.com/ingridWHO, lgbthealth@ ywcaworks.org, 436-8671.

Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. 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, ages 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.MatthewsPlace.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 6712838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 632-0662 ext 49 (non-emergency), 1-888-99-VOICE (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www.thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; YouthCare/ Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org

Celebrating 38 Years!

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_______________________________ 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 _______________________________ GREEN THUMB PARADISE Corner property wtih three lots from 1911, which is when the garden started being created.

There is tremendous potential.

It has a very special quality.

There’s ponds and waterfalls and hundred year-old fruit trees.

I would love to host you, but the water bill is too expensive.

So I can offer you 1,000 sq ft to yourself in this three-level Victorian mansion. The room comes with its own private tree house deck and there’s the possibility of having a jacuzzi tub in the room. Also, if landscaping is your career, there is plenty of room for your inventory. So phone Dan, 898-1995. P.S. It’s Section 8-approved. And about me, I’m a laid back 45 year-old sole survivor. 22/1 _______________________________ 11 for rent

11 FOR rent

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WEST SEATTLE

3 BR/2 BA, fully remodeled house, 1600 sq ft, on large fenced lot. Shorewood/White Center, close to bus, shopping. $1500/mo. 1st/last. $500 deposit. Pets OK. No smokers. Call 206-768-1250 to see. 24/3 _______________________________ 13 13 housing for sale

HOUSING FOR SALE

_______________________________ PRIVATE CONTEMPORARY on huge lot in Spokane. 3+ BR, 4 BA, 3885 finished sq ft, 3 car garage, multi-decks, parklike grounds, wild life abound. $319,900. www.tourfactory. com/656971. Call Marilyn E. Amato, Century 21 Beutler & Associates, at 509-979-6027 (cell), 509-323-2100 (office). 23/3 _______________________________

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14 help wanted

_______________________________ PART-TIME WORK AVAILABLE at local cleaning company. $10 per hour, about 12 hours per week to start, more hours available, mostly Thursday and Friday days, no nights or weekends.

No exp necessary, need to be able to wear a backpack vacuum and walk a lot. Email brief resume to weneedhelp2011@live. com for more info. 22/3 _______________________________

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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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/ _______________________________ 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 commitment COMMITMENT ceremonies

CEREMONIES

_______________________________ CELEBRATE PRIDE WITH A COMMITMENT CEREMONY! As my way of supporting this June’s Pride Celebration in Seattle, I am offering 10 elopement-style Commitment Ceremonies for LGBT Couples this month for FREE! If you are, or will become, a legally registered Domestic Partnership during the month of June, you are eligible. Scheduling is limited to the dates and times currently available. Interested couples may contact me through my website SeattleOfficiant.com. 24/3 _______________________________ 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/ _______________________________

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HOME & GARDEN

_______________________________ GARDENMAKERS NORTHWEST Designing and planting inspired landscapes and stylish gardens.

Professional installations. Quality garden maintenance. Estate restorations. Stone walks and walls. Balconies and courtyards.

Proudly serving our community for twenty years. 21/3 Call Scott today!

425 822 6203 gardenmakersnw.com Lic# GARDEN912RQ _______________________________

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- NON-SEXUAL

_______________________________ 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. 22/3 _______________________________ $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. 24/3 _______________________________

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_______________________________ ADULT GAY THEMES Several pre-owned DVD and VHS movies for sale at $5 each in original packaging. rgbarbra@ comcast.net; 206-720-6295.

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

Hot, hung, horny and always ready. IN and Out. Bodywork available. 206-850-8548. www. seattlegayescort.com. 21/3 _______________________________ EUROPEAN GUY Friendly, masculine, great smile, hung, total bottom, good-looking.

Luke, 206-323-2427. In/Out. 24/3 _______________________________ MATURE, EXPERIENCED LEATHERMAN offers everything from massage to bondage and leathersex and everything in between! Call 206-326-0104 for appointment. 36/24 _______________________________

MICHAEL

TED

Naked touch, downtown, easy parking. Call 206-292-4TED. See slide show at —

www.292-4ted.com 24/3

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_______________________________ ADULT GAY THEMES Several pre-owned DVD and VHS movies for sale at $5 each in original packaging. rgbarbra@ comcast.net; 206-720-6295.

22/3 _______________________________ LONELY? DON’T BE! Call 206-424-4444. 18 plus.

FREE to try. SGN/ _______________________________ Man-Scapes Assessing Proper Trims for Gentlemen. Why wait long? when you can Properly Trim, Accentuate, and Celebrate the View! 206-3694598. SGN/ _______________________________ RAIN CITY JACKS Seattle’s own JO Club, RCJ hosts three group masturbation events every month. Safe, hot, friendly and fun. Adult men only. 888809-5035. info@raincityjacks.org; www.raincityjacks.org. 23/12 _______________________________

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

In and outcalls. Text or call 206354-3037 (new phone #) or email BUE_AL@yahoo.com. 22/1 _______________________________

DREAMSCAPE MASSAGE

Enjoy your First Massage at Dreamscape with $10 OFF! We are located at 619 Broadway E. 206-568-3771. DreamscapeMassage.com. SGN/ _______________________________ 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 _______________________________

iOUT-CALL2u!

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.

SGN/ YesJesse.com jesse@yesjesse.com

206-369-4598

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Visit us online www.sgn.org

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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 _______________________________ EROTICALLY CHARGED nude full body rubdown from playful top, stimulating the senses.

Get seduced. Incalls in Renton/ Seattle area. Scott, 206-3554469. 23/3 _______________________________ FRENCH TOUCH BODYWORK Experienced, friendly European masseur w/a table and sensual hands. In/Out. Luke, 206-3232427. 24/3 _______________________________ 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 _______________________________ HOT FULL BODY WORK. In/ Out. Anytime. 9” hairy uncut guy. Awesome touch. 206-3290310 22/3 _______________________________ QINERGY-BODY-WORK Non-Erotic Therapeutic Massage, men or women. 25 yrs exp, massage table or massage chair, no shower, convenient parking, small Queen Anne home office/studio, straight male (graphic artist, web author). 50% off 1st session ($45 for 1-1/2 hrs), travel extra. By appt only. Chris Pringer, Reiki Master, 206-286-0899. Add’l info via chalicebridge.com/ BMI-Brochure.html. 39/21 _______________________________ RUSSIAN STYLE

Very handsome fitness model, 6’2”, 230 lbs. Escort, bodywork, spanking, leather, watersports, fetish, toys, domination. Make your dreams come true! Outcalls only. 24/7. Michael, 206-7347265 (cell). 22/2 _______________________________ NICK, 27, hot, horny surfer. 5’10”, 160 lbs, brown hair & eyes. 7.5c.

In/Out near downtown for your pleasure. 206-261-4144, yngmn4hire@hotmail.com. 24/3 _______________________________ WELL-EQUIPPED 6’, brown/blue, 155, smooth body, clean-cut college student.

Hung 9-1/2. Josh, 206-4780612. 22/3 _______________________________

37 BODYWORK

37 bodywork

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

Soothing hands, quality massage. Enjoy yourself, feel good.

Awesome, unhurried Swedish/ Deep Tissue massage. JOHN 206.324.0682. www.tinyurl. com/62VF27J. 22/3 _______________________________ 34 y/o guy offering full body, naked, sensual bodywork! Available daily until 10 p.m. at my place on Capitol Hill. 206-7248510. 23/3 _______________________________ AMAZING BODYWORK! Deep tissue, erotic bodywork by handsome, hairy-chested, hung therapist. Reasonable rates. Photos, phone number and reviews at website: www.amazingbodywork. com. Robert. 24/6 _______________________________ ASIAN (CHINESE/THAI) Young, muscular, 5’9”, 165, 28 y/o. Sensual/erotic bodywork.

Incalls North Seattle; anywhere else outcalls. 206-713-1459; if I’m out, leave message. $100-incall; $150-outcall. 23/3 _______________________________

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Celebrating 38 Years!

What’s blooming at the Rosebud: delicious food

Lunch 12 PM - 5 PM Dinner 5 PM - 10 PM All day dining 10 PM - 1 AM Plus daily specials.

Jazz bRunch

enteRtainment

mon: Happy hour well drinks ‘til midnight tues: DJ Dubonnet & Miss Rose and Her Rhythm Percolators Wed: Jazz after 5 PM. Local Jazz artists perform in a weekly series. thur: Jinkx Monsoon in The Vaudvillians - our best live act in 80 years!

fri: DJ Cas spins chill sounds

Saturday and Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM enjoy our newly remodeled and Featuring our new bottomless heated outdoor garden patio!

Mimosa pitcher!

Perfect for summertime cocktail parties!

xiii Visit us online www.sgn.org

The Drag Queens Vs. The Dykes

Hosted by GaysHa starr

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Saturday, June 18th, 2011 Cal anderSon Park, BoBBy MorriS Ball Field GateS oPen at 4 PM GaMe FroM 5 to 9 PM

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