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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 23, Volume 39, June 10, 2011

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Pride Idol’s week k.d. lang: Loud and proud butch, coming out, 10 a disco inferno Being and being the first y

Gay country star (before Chely Wright)

by Chris Azzopardi SGN Contributing Writer

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Pride Idol is a citywide singing contest produced and presented

by SO&P, Verizon Wireless, FUZE, Seattle’s Best Karaoke, Pride Idol Disco Night marked and Seattle Gay News every the last night of regular competi- Sunday night at Neighbours tion in the local singing contest Nightclub (1509 Broadway) and that has made stars, gifted cash, and brought a community together through Pride and music! see pride idol page 43

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor

k.d. lang is manning up, and here’s why: Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and all the other sexpots of pop who shoot whipped cream from their chests and ride disco sticks. In our recent interview with lang, a longtime Gay activist and singer of the purest form who turns 50 later this year, she told us how her decision to boost her longtime butchness was a rebellious choice.

The look is evident in “I Confess,” the lead single from the recently released Sing it Loud. k.d.’s first record made entirely with a band in over 20 years ago, the new album features her sublime voice in all its glory.

The singer chatted about the album’s evolution, how being the first out country star doesn’t matter (she says she doesn’t even know who Chely Wright is), and why she’s proud to be part of Glee.

U2 plays supersized Ewan McGregor and director Mike Mills talk about Beginners show to massive An older generation comes out, and the villain of American history andr ew Teppe r

I found writer/director Mike Mills’ Beginners – starring Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, and Mélanie Laurent – to be nearly perfect. The story of lonely artist Oliver (McGregor), the movie weaves together disparate strands of narrative, going from past to present. It follows our hero’s love affair with beguiling yet wounded French actress Anna (Laurent) while also showcasing his emotionally surreal relationship with his elderly father (Plummer), an esteemed art historian who has recently come out of the closet and is fighting cancer.

I sat down with Mills and McGregor to discuss the film while they were attending the Seattle International Film Festival. While our wide-ranging conversation touched upon a number of topics, our time together was much too short.

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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer U2 June 4 Qwest Field Less than a handful of artists can fill soccer stadiums around the world: U2, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, and Metallica – sorry, Lada Gaga, not yet.

Last weekend it was Dublin’s finest – Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen,

Jr. – who landed in Seattle to perform in front of 70,000plus fans at Qwest Field. There was nothing small about this concert; even the merchandise lines were abnormally long.

U2 was ushered through a stadium tunnel to the stage as David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” blared from the 575 speakers built into the four “claw” towers. Always in rock-star

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Ewan McGregor in Beginners

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“The best”– Beginners is profound Beginners Opening June 10 Writer and director Mike Mills’ Beginners is the best film I’ve seen this year. The followup to the filmmaker’s wonderful 2005 effort Thumbsucker, this inventive and surprising comedic drama of fathers, sons, relationships, sexuality, and life is an engaging emotional frolic filled with numerous delights. It is a marvel of storytelling and character, telling a relatively familiar and potentially melodramatic tale in a way that feels different, new, and profound.

Oliver (Ewan McGregor) is in a relationship with quietly eccentric French actress Anna (Mélanie Laurent). They met at a costume party – he was dressed as Sigmund Freud and dealing with an emotional cesspool involving his late father Hal (Christopher Plummer), while she was looking like a dowdy Charlie Chaplin struggling with laryngitis. They find themselves relating on levels both intimate and therapeutic, each discovering an easygoing catharsis in spending time together.

Presented in a smooth, oddly beguiling nonlinear fashion that feels like bits and pieces of Oliver’s memories presenting themselves at the most naturalistic of times, Mills handles all of the multifarious tangents of his protagonist’s journey with remarkable ease. From his current relationship with Anna to his recollections of his mother (Mary Page Keller) as a child (Keegan Boos) to the dual discoveries of his father coming out of the closet as an old man and dating a much younger one (Goran Visnjic) as well as learning he is fighting terminal cancer, much of our hero’s travails weave themselves around the viewer in a way that enthralls.

More than that, the film achieves an emotive authenticity that resonates far beyond

the norm. It speaks to universal truths about who we are, what we want to do with our lives, our hopes, our dreams, and our inherent fears, all of which feel strikingly universal. It doesn’t matter how surreal some of the corners are that Mills decides to mine and it seems perfectly natural when whimsical idiosyncrasies (like subtitled talking dogs) get thrown into the equation. Everything rings of honesty and truth, making Oliver’s self-exploratory struggles all the more reflective.

McGregor has rarely been better. He taps right into this milieu from the start and does wonders with it. He brings Oliver out of his shell and makes him sparkle even when insecurity, rage, or timidity threaten to do him in. He lets his bravery come in stages, allowing him to wrestle with the issues generated by his upbringing in a way I could relate to and feel sympathetic with.

The past has always affected the future (the way we respond to adversity makes us who we are), and McGregor makes this battle innately personal while allowing the audience to join in on it with him, and as such makes the character that much more spectacular because of it.

Plummer equals McGregor, deftly underplaying his role where a lesser actor would have made him the center of attention and taken the excitable and sexually liberated old man into the realm of caricature. His performance anchors the picture, showing multiple sides that allow Oliver to get a glimpse of a life fully lived and not one to be apologized for, even if all facets of it weren’t always entirely out in the open.

There’s so much more to Beginners than this, however, its sum total not an easily divined equation that can be put forth in a simple mathematical form. Mills pulls the heartstrings but doesn’t strum them; he makes his case for living life in the open but doesn’t get didactic while doing so. He’s taken inspiration from his own family history and divined truths that are as universal as they are remarkable, crafting a stunning work of comedy, drama, romance, and regret that had me silently cheering long after I’d left the theater.

when my dad came out, he was even more that way, going for more of [what] he wanted and never looking back.”

For McGregor, being a part of Beginners was an easy call. While the actor has appeared in projects big (Angels & Demons), small (Miss Potter), and culturally significant (the Star Wars prequels), his process of picking scripts hasn’t changed much since his Danny Boyle double-whammy days in Shallow Grave and Trainspotting.

“I don’t get my pick of material,” he admitted. “I rely on what comes my way. … I read scripts as they come in and generally I don’t know very much about them [beforehand]. It’s what grabs me. This one grabbed me.”

In Beginners, Mills refuses to patronize, refuses to give his characters an easy villain to blame for their misfortune. At the same time, the director does find a few places to point some fingers, and leaves it up to the audience to decide whether or not he’s justified.

“There is a villain,” Mills admitted, “and to me, that is American history. There’s the psychiatrist who says [Hal’s] Gayness is a mental illness, and the way the vice squad is in the film, that’s a real institutional villain.

It’s quiet and it’s in the background, but it is there. Even the anti-Semitism that’s in the story with the mom who gets kicked off the swim team for being half-Jewish – it’s that history that they’re all up against.”

“In terms of love, the villain would be these old stories, these old fears. There’s this monologue towards the end where [Oliver] says we finally stopped the stories in our

heads and I could see Anna in 2003 saying, ‘I love you,’ crying, talking, and all of that.

For me, these are all the more insidious villains because they’re internalized; they’re the villain we half-help crush us down.”

“It’s all those things, right? My real dad I don’t even know. What was his commitment to my mom? Was it all self-sacrifice? Did he really love her? It’s so ambiguous. One day I can feel one thing; one day I can feel another.”

Tackling these contrasting themes and making them resonate was important to McGregor, and although the film itself presented plenty of challenges, the actor wanted to dig into every one of Oliver’s cells. The trick he and Mills came up with to help with this was novel, and made the actual shooting of the picture much more engaging and energetic.

“We shot two films,” explained McGregor.

“We shot the father-son story in its entirety, and then we stopped and rehearsed. After that, we shot the second film, both more or less in order. My looking back, my remembering stories that took place with my father while with Anna, I was literally able to do that, I was literally able to recall those moments because we’d shot them already.”

“And we shot them differently,” added Mills. “Christopher and Mélanie are so different, so it kind of changed the whole tenor.

It’s like me and Ewan went and met all these other people. We sort of had this traveling show, shot the dad’s story all blocked off and in very careful tracking shots. Theatrical. But the stuff with Mélanie was handheld and in the round. I’d always encourage

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Christopher Plummer (l) and Ewan McGregor in Beginners

“This is where my parents met,” said Mills. “They went to Garfield High. I keep thinking that [Beginners] kind of started here, in a funny way. But I was born in Berkeley, California, and we lived in Santa Barbara, so I moved the story to L.A. because that’s where I live and where I know.”

Much of the script was inspired by Mills’ relationship with his own father, who came out to him as Gay after the death of his mother and proceeded to live the kind of life he’d denied himself up to then. But while the inspiration sprung from reality, that doesn’t mean events in the film paralleled Mills’ life in absolute symmetry.

“The body and soul and psyche and spirit and energy is actually pretty different,” he admitted. “Christopher [Plummer] isn’t my dad, and that was never the goal. It was more to just take this man’s predicaments and desires and fears. Christopher is a bit more grand. He customizes in some very nice ways, and actually helped me tell a better portrait of my dad.”

“There’s this scene where he’s telling [Oliver] how the mom proposed to him and how [she] knew, and that scene was really short [originally]. Christopher came to me and said that he needed to tell more because Oliver was being mean and judgmental and he felt he needed to defend himself. He just kind of roughed it out and I filled in some of the facts, and I loved that when it got to that kind of place, I knew I was getting some-

where.”

Due to the nonlinear narrative and how much is going on (and the fact there’s a talking dog), there was potential for Beginners to lapse into melodramatic sentimentality or overindulgent whimsy. Yet the movie never does that, a fact the director is quite proud of. “I remember saying [to the cast], ‘Oh my god, help me keep this from being a narcissistic, self-pitying, sentimental memoir,’” laughed Mills. “I was like, ‘You guys have to do it now. You have to own the characters, take it over, make it your own story, and communicate with the audience.’”

“I was afraid of it being sentimental.

I didn’t want it to be. I love films that are naturalistic and organic, where you feel that the truth of life is in there but hopefully not manipulative. Ewan and Christopher really have something very alive between them and I kept trying to put wood under that fire so [the film] wouldn’t be just my family and my stuff.”

“You’re very kind to say that,” interjected McGregor, “but also it would never be that way [overly sentimental] because the writing wasn’t that way. What you see was more or less on the page. It didn’t ever come across as sentimental or self-pitying. It was never like that.”

“And maybe a piece of that is [due] to my real dad’s energy,” concluded Mills. “That’s the first thing Christopher said: ‘I love that it has no self pity. Not a drop.’ And I was like, ‘You would say that, Christopher, because you were born in [1929].’ That is that generation. You don’t complain, you don’t whine, you keep going forward. Especially

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The Gay films of SIFF 2011, part III

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this offbeat Gay suspense film, and the only factors saving the movie are the solid performances and decent producThe Seattle International Film Festival tion values. continues through this Sunday, June 12.

Here is SGN’s continuing look at the festiBlinding val’s prominent LGBT-oriented films.

Rating: Poor For more film reviews as well as a schedGenre: Experimental ule of upcoming films of Gay interest, visit Documentary www.sgn.org.

Canada Information and tickets can be found at Unusual graphics using an almost www.siff.net as well as the SIFF box of- rotoscopic cinematography technique fice on the second floor of Pacific Place, and are utilized to present three interSIFF Cinema at Seattle Center on Mercer mixed interviews with a blind writer, Street. an Air Force pilot, and a Lesbian cop.

While it is clear that a lot of thought Absent and effort went into producing this Rating: Average colorful visual spectacle, it simply Genre: Suspense Drama does not work with the subject matSaturday, June 11, 1:30 p.m., ter. The film lacks a clear vision of Harvard Exit intent and just fails to come together A manipulative teenager cons his way and engage the audience in whatAbsent into spending the night with his swimming ever point the filmmaker was trycoach. A seemingly evil intent is conveyed, ing to get across. There is never a hook to especially by the music, but it never really convey why these characters are related to had previously planned out to visit together leads to anything of significance in the plot. each other in this film, nor why it would be before his death. As they travel to each of Billed as a “Hitchcockian” drama, this film of substantive interest to the viewer. these beautiful places (filmed entirely in delivers suspense at first, but it is ultiWashington state), they spread portions of his ashes at each of these locations.

At first it seems that they are using each other to fill the emotional gap in each other’s lives left by their beloved departed family member, but it evolves to a deeper purpose as they come to know each other. Poignant as well as strained, and told through flashbacks in time, it is nonetheless a well-made film with believable performances and solid productions values (which seems to be a rarity for independent films made in this area, especially Gay films). It is really great to see a locally produced Gay film of high quality.

women living there is Miri’s former Lesbian best friend (or maybe former lover?) and the only one who knows the truth. Lukas clearly does not want to come out as Trans, yet seeks to gain acceptance among the males, especially an attractive closeted Gay male who seems to have taken a liking to him.

So Lukas goes to extreme lengths to keep his female gender hidden deep in the closet while he continues toward transition, and we the audience watch in anticipation of the other shoe dropping and everything to come flying outward. This is an extremely complex and provocative masterpiece of LGBT cinema that realistically examines Transism (anti-Trans sentiment) in the Gay and Lesbian community while craftily exposing the myriad issues faced on a daily basis by those who live out similar experiences.

What is even more remarkable about this tour de force of LGBT cinematic excellence is the way in which director Sabine Bernardi conveys this screenplay without resorting to use of old clichés or the usual worn-out negative stereotypes so common in American cinema (compare this film with 2011 SIFF entry Gun Hill Road). Even more amazing is the brilliant and exceptionally realistic and captivating performance of lead actor Okon, who conveys the complexity of this character with such definitive realism (aided by fantastic artistic special effects and makeup) that the audience is left wondering if in reality Okon is male, female, or in transition. It is so wonderfully refreshing to see LGBT cinema at its absolute best in a contemporary feature that addresses gender and sexual identity and the resulting cultural matters in a modernistic, 21st-century way! If you miss the last SIFF screening, this film will have a commercial release through Strand soon after the festival circuit ends later in the year, and will be released on DVD even if it is not shown in theaters. Shout-out to Seattle’s Three Dollar Bill Cinema: you should select this one for your 2011 film festival!

mately a big letdown when nothing happens. What does occur at the second plot point certainly never reaches anywhere near what the suspense has hinted the audience should expect. After the situation is radically altered, the teacher begins having second thoughts about his relationship with the student. Was what could have happened exactly what the apparently nowquestioning teacher actually desired? Certainly more was expected than delivered in

Do You See Colors When You Close Your Eyes?

Rating: Very Good Genre: Road Trip Romance USA After the death of one member of a Gay interracial couple, the surviving partner gets together with his deceased lover’s Gay twin brother and they decided to embark on a road trip together which the couple

Romeos Rating: EXCEPTIONALLY OUTSTANDING Genre: Coming of Age Romance/Trans and Gender Identity Germany (Subtitled) Friday, June 10, 4 p.m., Pacific Place By far the best film of LGBT interest screened so far at this year’s SIFF, this is a cutting-edge portrayal of contemporary issues facing individuals who are Trans, as well as a multigender romantic drama. Miri/Lukas (played by Rick Okon) is a young adult who is transitioning from female to male, although at the very beginning this is not quite clear to the audience. In Germany, everyone must enter either the military or national civilian service at a certain age, so Lukas is moving into a residence hall for national service. An error has been made by the staff in placing him in the female dorm when he is clearly male (or is he still a she?), and the staff refuses initially to redress this problem.

The plot thickens as one of the other

people to not block it off and to go anywhere they wanted, especially with the love story.

I didn’t want them to be controlled. I wanted them to be wild.”

Looking back, McGregor was reticent to state which characters have been his favorites or which films have meant the most to him. At the same time he understands where he has come from, looking to challenge himself and improve as an actor while not shying away from the performances he’s given in the past.

“They all have meant something,” he said proudly. “They all have to mean something.

Different degrees, I suppose, but if you’re connected to what you are doing – and god hope you are – then you’re always exploring elements of your own life. I don’t know which one meant more or less, it’s difficult to say because when you make a movie it’s for people to watch so it is up to them.”

“Some of the films obviously changed my life. A film like Trainspotting changed the course of my life because it was the film that kicked me into people’s consciousness in a more international way. But there were other films that were really important to me that other people didn’t take much notice of

and that’s fine. And I don’t wish that they would have gotten [more acclaim]; it’s just the way things are.”

“It can be disappointing if people don’t see them, but it doesn’t matter to me so much because people come up and talk about all of them at some point or another. A film like Velvet Goldmine, which didn’t do much business, is probably one of the films people talk to me about the most. It maybe didn’t work 100 percent as a film … but it was a great attempt at something different.”

“Or like The Pillow Book, which was so important to me. I can see how it defines me

as an actor, that film. It was my second movie, and I remember it being like this beautiful dream. … What we achieved in that film is so beautiful, and I love what it is about and I learned so much.”

With potentially five films coming out in 2011, one might wonder if overexposure is something McGregor worries about. “I like to work,” he said with a grin. “I really do. I like to make films. I’ve had a nice run of it, and it happens from time to time when they all sort of jam up. As long as you like what you’re in and you feel it is worthwhile, then it really doesn’t matter.”

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They are both currently playing for their national teams in pursuit of an Olympic bid this summer. Katie Smith was new at this game. She played the position of guard. Katie turned 37 at Saturday’s game. She is the third-highest scorer in the league.

There was a great deal of excitement with the ring ceremony for the team’s WNBA championship. Jamie Nova and Mischa Kainne performed a rocking National Anthem. Governor Gregoire was in the audience.

The first quarter was close, ending Storm 18, Mercury 16. The lead increased to 19 before the game ended with a respectable 78-71 Seattle victory. Camille Little injured her knee toward the end and left the court.

Even so, she was the highest scorer with 18 points. Lauren Jackson was second with 15.

Katie Smith was the Microsoft Player of the Game with eight.

Cuteness liked Smith a lot and appreciated that she did a lot of three-pointers. She said it was an aggressive game. Phoenix is known for that. Sue Bird was on the floor a lot. Cuteness also likes being the fan of a winning team.

light. “Someday You’ll Be Gone” was slow and sad. “Certain Girl” came back to the fast pace.

“Mother-in-Law,” “Fortune Teller,” and “Working in a Coal Mine” were famous hits of his. “Singin’ the Blues” was a nice song

by Melvin Endsley. “St. James Infirmary” was a classic. “Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues)” was another fine original. Toussaint said the most-covered of his songs was the next one, “Get Out My Life, Woman.” “We Are America Now” was another slow one.

Tussaint said, “Before [Hurricane] Katrina, the world came to me,” because many artists came to him to produce their albums.

“Katrina was one big booking agency, getting me out on the road.” His house was destroyed in the hurricane and he lived in New York while he had it rebuilt.

The Steve Goodman song “City of New Orleans” followed. Toussaint said, “All white people know this song.” He had us sing along. He was right. “It’s a New Orleans Thing” continued the theme.

The next song, “Southern Nights,” was Cuteness’ favorite, probably because she feels the same sort of wistfulness about her own childhood in Southern culture. She appreciates Toussaint’s deep love of his culture and the land. This song was made famous by other singers, most notably Glen Campbell, but it’s a different thing when sung by him – at least to her, it is. It’s his version that moves her. Mercy liked some storytelling the singer did about his growing up in Louisiana, which inspired the song. int Allen Toussa The sold-out audience gave him a standing ovation. The announcer mentioned this was

by Mercy Moosemuzzle was powerful and his face expressive. He his first appearance here.

SGN Contributing Writer was a master of the piano.

He mentioned writing “Java” and Storm vs. Mercury Allen Toussaint “Whipped Cream,” both of which Al Hirt Mercy and Cuteness very much appreciCuteness turned Mercy on to Allen Tous- had as hits. He opened with “Happy Times” ated the season opener of the Seattle Storm saint, and Mercy was very happy she did. which, like most of the evening, was up- on June 4 against the Phoenix Mercury at He appeared at Jazz Alley on May 31. The beat. “Sneaking Sally Through the Alley” Key Arena. Destiny mentioned she missed singer had white hair and appeared in a tur- and “Sweet Touch of Love” followed nicely. Bossa Nova. Both Svetlana Abrosimova quoise jacket with multicolored accents and “I’ve Seen the Rain Pouring Down” was (Russia) and Jana Vesela (Czech Repubjewels, matching pants, and a tie. His voice slow and soulful. “I’ll Take a Melody” was lic) did not return to the Storm this season.

Allen Toussaint an amazing songwriter, performer mich ael wils on

Jenny McNulty Mercy and her friend Zazen went to see Jenny McNulty at Theater Off Jackson on June 5. Lisa Koch and Peggy Platt warmed up with some of Mercy’s favorites: “The Twelve Step Inner Child Day Care,” “The Gravity Blues (My Skin Has Fallen and it Can’t Get Up),” and “Heartwood Mac.” Zazen liked how tight Koch’s rock ‘n’ roll guitar was. She also liked how well McNulty worked the audience.

Mercy’s favorite of Jenny’s jokes was one about how it was no coincidence that the killing of Osama bin Laden followed so closely after the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Her second favorite was the comic’s suggestion we should say wherever there is an increase in Gay marriage, there is a corresponding decrease in erectile dysfunction. Her other favorite was calling Arnold Schwarzenegger “the Sperminator.”

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer Sense and Sensibility Book-It Repertory Through June 26 Book-It Repertory does the 18th century so very, very well! Jane Austen adaptations seem to meld their love of books, their love of period, and their humor all together into the perfect theatrical offering.

With a beautifully encapsulated adaptation by Austen-phile Jen Taylor, Sense and Sensibility is the latest production for your Austen-tatious viewing pleasure. The sense and decorum of Elinor Dashwood (embodied by the lovely and self-possessed Kjerstine Anderson) and the almost histrionic sensibility of Miss Marianne Dashwood (performed with the proper rush of emotions by Jessica Martin) bring the book to life.

The sisters Dashwood, their mother (Amy Fleetwood), and younger sister Margaret (a comically youthful Samantha Leeds) are left in less-than-affluent circumstances after their father’s untimely death. Their brother (Shawn Law) has promised to take care of them, but their greedy sister-in-law (Emily Grogan) convinces him that, since they will have no carriages or horses or ever entertain, they have virtually no expenses and should get along just fine as-is.

An extended visit by shy, awkward brother-in-law Edward Ferrars (Jason Marr) finds Elinor appreciating his wit and sensible nature when she gets to know him. Meet-

ing the more dashing and vivacious John Willoughby (Aaron Blakely) touches Marianne’s heart, though she is also being courted by the much older and less emotional Colonel Brandon (David Quicksall).

There are twists in the road to love’s fulfillment, of course, beginning with the introduction of Lucy Steele (Angela DiMarco), who tells Elinor that she has been the secret fiancé of Edward for four years, but due to his mother’s temper, they have kept it a secret. And Willoughby turns out to have behaved very badly indeed, causing Marianne great grief. Neither sister seems destined for romantic success.

The main issue of this upper-crust comedy is whether it is better to be emotional and open (with sensibility), or to hide your feelings and be discreet (and sensible). Ultimately, neither quite wins, though Austen’s preference for the sense side of the equation gives it a bit of an upper hand.

The whole cast enthusiastically participates in making this novel come to life. As seen through the eyes of the sisters, characters are stereotyped and exaggerated, adding to the fun. Ensemble members Law and Grogan play two contrasting sets of married couples, each fittingly. Grogan as an enthusiastic mother found an illustrative laugh that trills perfectly above the activity. DiMarco’s almost upper-crust behavior is perfectly awkward, and she gets the best costumes by Deane Middleton to compensate.

Marr plays both Ferrars brothers and contrasts them beautifully, one being restrained and boring and the other flamboyant and

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almost loathsomely social. Bill Johns acquits himself well as both the father and an oblivious, though generous, kinsman.

Karen Nelsen provides more laughs as the busybody Mrs. Jennings.

The scenic design by Pete Rush uses innovative sliding cloth backdrops to bring the action in and out of an outdoor setting, but is a bit overly fluttery with additional sheeting that adds little to some set changes. Lighting by Amiya Brown and sound by Kevin Heard add proper atmosphere. The dialect sounded spot-on, supported by coach Gin Hammond.

Director Makaela Pollock keeps the pro-

duction moving and brings the story to a quick but well-earned ending that might find a tear in the eye of an audience member or two. The production is suitable for the whole family, and even little girls (about 6 and up) will find it entrancingly clear. It’s a great way to be introduced to Austen and encourage reading, which is exactly the Book-It mission.

For more information, go to www.book-it. org or call 206-216-0833.

Discuss your opinions at sgncritic@ gmail.com.

Come meet Tim and Matt and join the family.

Go 1605 12th Avenue at Pine, Seattle (In liquor store parking garage.) Seattle Storm!

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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer Elektra Macha Monkey Productions Through June 18 Macha Monkey is celebrating its 10th year of “funny, fearless, female” productions by reprising their original adaptation of the ancient Greek classic story, Electra. However, this version, titled Elektra, is probably nothing like you’d ever imagine an adaptation would be.

This hour-long encapsulation is almost more a parody than an adaptation. Desiree Prewitt and Kristina Sutherland, founders of Macha Monkey and adapters of this play, pull out the full funny for this production.

They update Elektra and her family to contemporary times, making them into a family whose intense weirdness brings down the property values in their neighborhood.

Kate Jaeger and Erin Stewart portray all the characters, starting with two gossipy workout friends at the local fitness club.

They deliver some of the funniest exposition you’re likely to hear as they detail how Elektra stands in her driveway all day doing strange rituals because she’s hoping her

missing brother will come home.

They also morph into Elektra and her sister Chrysothemis (“Call me Chrissie!” she cries. “I can’t even pronounce that!”) fighting with each other, as Chrissie encourages Elektra to move on from thinking that their mother, Clytemnestra, killed daddy. And Jaeger morphs from Chrissie into Clytemnestra, the powerful, overbearing mother who has had it with her daughter’s histrionics.

Stewart and Jaeger are pitch-perfect in their wildly different characters, both very at home with sketch comedy. And it’s inspiring to watch them work hard at it.

It’s probably useful to know the basic Greek story of Electra: Electra’s father is King Agamemnon, who is murdered by either Clytemnestra’s lover or by her. Clytemnestra blamed him for the murder of their eldest daughter, Iphegenia. Electra is distraught over the loss of her father and hopes her exiled brother, Orestes, will return and help her avenge his death. It’s all pretty grim, and usually played as a great tragedy.

This parody wonders what would happen if Orestes never showed up and goes forth accordingly. There are glimpses of great tragic emotion that peek through the

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Kate Jaeger and Erin Stewart in Elektra

production. It makes the funny even funnier, and keeps the audience on their toes, listening hard to make sure they don’t miss anything.

There is an interesting traveling set design

by Robin Macartney that consists of mostly stage flats mounted on turning joints so that the scenic sides can be revealed, changing a location visually, and then faced perpendicularly away from the audience. Sound design by Scotto Moore is a crucial (and also sometimes funny) support to the scene-

change moments, as the actors run off stage to change a bit of costuming for different characters. It’s a very minimal production that looks like it could go to local colleges easily.

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village.” Giselle is secretly loved by the local gamekeeper, but she is attracted to another – a local peasant boy who is really a duke in disguise. Giselle lives to dance and has to be reminded that it is time to harvest the grapes. Her loving mother reminds her that she could (foreshadowing at its best) dance herself to death. The older woman tells the famous folk tale of the Wilis: ghosts of young women who died before their weddings. These living dead arise each night to kill any men who wander by – revenge can obviously last beyond a lifetime.

The vil-

lage girls are terrified by the tale. Giselle laughs off the legend. When the loving gamekeeper reveals his rival to be a dastardly duke, Giselle realizes that she has been betrayed. Devastated, she goes mad. And then she dies.

Act Two finds the gamekeeper in despair at Giselle’s tomb. He dismisses his friends, warning them that the undead Wilis will gather at night and destroy any men who wander by. They might lure the men into drowning, or force them to dance themselves

to death as revenge for unrequited love. The queen of the Wilis appears to lead the undead maidens in a rapturous dance of death and to welcome a new spirit. The duke, realizing what he has lost, appears. The spirits destroy one of the men, while Giselle saves the other and guides him to a new love as the curtain falls. She then returns to her tomb.

It’s easy to see why this ghost tale has remained popular for 170 years. The stunning entrance of the Wilis in Act Two – a seemingly endless diagonal formation – is a world-famous image of ballet in general.

When it works (and it usually does), Giselle is a breathtaking combination of dance, music, and set, lighting, and costume design.

The PNB version of the various historic choreographic moments blends well with newly constructed dance moments. The sets and costumes, from Houston Ballet, are fine.

The music – one of the most famous original scores in ballet history – is beautifully performed by the PNB Orchestra under the baton of Emil de Cou, PNB’s new music director.

As usual, PNB dancers are first-rate in every detail. On opening night, Carla Korbes was incredible as the young, spirited Giselle.

Batkhurel Bold was a terrific gamekeeper, and Karel Cruz was memorable as the duke in disguise. Carrie Imler was the queen of the Wilis – a major role in Act Two. Strong support came from the other key characters and from the whole company.

Giselle is truly a milestone moment for PNB. Future revivals will undoubtedly find some polishing. The entrance of the Wilis, as noted earlier, is one of the most famous in all ballet. In this version, the veils of the undead brides are wired and fly off at the end of their famous entrance.

This unexpected moment caused a brief moment of unsuitable laughter on opening night. Giselle’s falling shroud likewise whipped into the air, causing another giggle. These momentary distractions would be wisely reconsidered for future stagings.

Giselle continues with matinees and evening performances through Sunday’s matinee. Ticket information is available at (206) 441-2424. Sunday evening brings PNB’s annual “Season Encore Performance,” celebrating the past season and honoring the departing members of the company. Ticket information and details are available at the same number.

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This incredible recreation – a restaging of Giselle, one of the oldest ballets still in performance – has brought national and international attention to Seattle’s Pacific Northwest Ballet. Two major New York newspapers sent reviewers, national press coverage was expected to be “record shattering” and European publications had reviewers scheduled for the opening weekend of the historic event.

PNB’s Giselle continues with performances through Sunday afternoon – for ballet fans of all description, it is truly the “must-see” dance event of the year in the Emerald City.

PNB has spent the past 15 months readying the restaging of the world-famous Giselle. Before the current love of the undead – either in teen novels, Hollywood films, or television series – tales of tormented, eternal lives fascinated the Victorians. For Americans, Edgar Allan Poe thrilled readers with his short stories and poetry. For Europeans, Dracula and Frankenstein topped the best-seller lists. Premature burial was such a horrible fate that many Victorian graves had signal systems above ground to announce the sudden “recovery” of the presumed dead. Into this era, Giselle was born.

PNB is using a clever and timely tag line to help sell tickets: “Before the Black Swan, there was Giselle.”

Giselle premiered in Paris in 1841 to great success. When it was staged in St. Petersburg in 1842, a carefully annotated journal was prepared in France to assist with the Russian premiere. Another historic document was prepared in the 1860s in Paris.

Long feared lost, it recently surfaced in a private collection in Germany and has been published. Another important source was a Russian manuscript, using the Stepanov notation system, made in St. Petersburg, circa 1899-1903. While this turn-of-the-century document recorded Marius Petipa’s Russian edition of the then-historic work, ballet

tradition always incorporated earlier choreography, especially for the principal dancers in their key moments. Solos and other important moments were passed down from one prima ballerina to another. As dancers grew older, many became instructors to newer dancers. In

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French and Russian ballet companies of the era, it was not uncommon for a dancer who had created a particular role to teach into her 80s and instruct in exacting detail – hand positions, leg extensions, etc. – to young dancers in the company six decades later.

The story is typically gothic soap opera – the kind of tale Victorians loved. Giselle is a beautiful young lass “in a small German

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TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Sometimes it’s not easy being the strong, reliable one. People are counting on you, so all the more reason why you need to take care of yourself. Take a break.

Relax. You’ll hold up better and accomplish more in the long run.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20): As much as you love your friends, they can wear you down. Maybe you’re trying too hard to be the star of the party? Enjoy being on the sidelines now and then, or just take some time out. Your real friends will understand.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22): Friends and colleagues are as eager as you are to see you succeed, but they may be pushing you a little too hard. Keep an eye open to your larger goal, but the trick is still to stay focused on the job at hand.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Remember when to use your indoor voice, darling! The smart actor knows that whispers can get attention where screaming gets ignored. You will be noticed no matter what, but what do they see?

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LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): You don’t win or keep a lover by being the best in bed. Open communication keeps love alive. Focus on the small details; be attentive, sexually and otherwise. Being the best mate you can be is not a competitive sport.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): At work, remember that you’re part of a team. That means pacing yourself with your colleagues, not dragging so far ahead that you pull the efforts out of whack. Pushing too hard can also be bad for your health.

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AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Arguments with your family can actually help you to plan better for your future. Don’t be shy about speaking up. The trick is in keeping perspective.

Sibling rivalry can spur you to better work, but don’t let it affect you too deeply.

Chris Azzopardi: Why did you approach Sing it Loud with a fuller sound and, for the first time in a while, a band? k.d. lang: It just seemed to be the right thing to do. It was just what I was feeling.

I was working with Joe [Pisapia], writing songs, and it came time to record them and I just felt like the band was the right way to approach it – very live and spontaneous and kind of rock. We put the band together and it was beyond my wildest dreams what transpired. We recorded eight songs in three days and the love in the room was palpable, and the communication and the magic was just extraordinarily creative.

Azzopardi: There’s lots of love on the album. What inspired all of it? lang: We wanted to write something that was unpretentious and uplifting and made the listener feel good, and that felt good while we were playing it. It’s not really an autobiographical record because it’s highly collaborative.

Azzopardi: How will the new songs translate to a live venue? lang: I really believe that the energy we feel for each other and for the music will translate to the audience – at least I’m hoping, but I’m pretty sure it will.

Azzopardi: Explain the line “I’ll be your daddy” on “I Confess.” lang: Well, it’s pretty self-explanatory, isn’t it? [Laughs.]

Azzopardi: Definitely, but how did it come about? Was it your line? lang: We were just sitting around and I said to Josh [Grange] and Daniel [Clarke], who I wrote the song with, “I want to write a Roy Orbison song.” It just started coming out of us, and I was just kind of riffing on lyrics and fooling around – “I love you madly,” and I just went, “I’ll be your daddy” – and Josh is like, “Oh my god, that’s so cool.

You have to keep it.”

Azzopardi: How do you think that line would’ve been received had you recorded this song 20 years ago when you first came out of the closet? lang: Probably the same as now. I think there’s always going to be people who feel uncomfortable with it and there’s always going to be people who are titillated by it. You just have to know that’s going to be the case for a long time.

Azzopardi: Would you say you’re embracing your butchness more than you used to? lang: Yeah – this music really asks for it.

I also think that the aesthetic nature of today’s music, with people like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry – not that it’s new, it certainly isn’t; I know better than that – being very exaggerated, I thought, I can exaggerate too.

[Laughs.]

Azzopardi: You mention the aesthetic of performers today, which seems to be more important than vocal talent these days. But you’ve always been about the voice. What do you make of the way the music business has shifted in the way it sells music? lang: It’s kind of the direction it’s been going. If you’re really a historian you can probably go back to television, to video, to multimedia and see how it sort of extracted [the voice] from its purest form, which is making music. Now you’re on camera every single time you open your mouth. I’m surprised someone isn’t videotaping this interview for the web. [Laughs.] I actually think it’s boring because everything is so overexposed. But it’s fine; it is what it is. I’m not

going to be one of those people going, “Oh, it’s gotta be like it used to be.” I think it’s relative and it’s the evolution of the way things are. In terms of music, there is always going to be a place for someone who can sing and someone who can communicate with an audience. I don’t think that will ever be in danger, because that’s what separates the cream from the crop. If you can walk on stage and really deliver, yeah – you can’t fake that.

Azzopardi: Did you ever feel pressure to conform in your career? lang: That would depend on what I wanted to reap from my music. I’ve always been quite sure that I wanted to have a more artistic career and a career of longevity, so in that respect, no. I’ve made decisions that have nurtured my art rather than my public awareness or my celebrity. That’s been selfdetermined, so no, I never felt the pressure.

Azzopardi: So do you think people who nurture their celebrity status are less likely to endure than people who don’t? lang: I don’t know. I wouldn’t say less likely. You get what you get; it’s fate. You either have a huge amount of success at the beginning and then your career kind of dwindles, or you have something kind of consistent like me and it goes for years and years, or you work really hard and nothing happens and then you explode later on in life. I don’t really think that one is better than the other.

Azzopardi: If you hadn’t come out publicly at 30 and you were still closeted, how do you imagine your life and career now? lang: I can’t imagine, because I was always out and coming out wasn’t really a big deal for me just because I was living out to my family, and in the world, for a long time. But it certainly made things easier. I can’t imagine what it would be like, but at the same time it’s definitely made my life easier just because it kind of stripped away the question marks in the audience’s minds or the business mind – the sort of public understanding of who I was. It took away any pretense or any question. So even though in some circumstances it’s more difficult, it’s definitely open and honest, so in that respect it makes it so much easier.

Azzopardi: There was this big hoopla when Chely Wright came out last year as the first Gay country star, because there was the argument that you beat her to it. How did you feel about all that? lang: I don’t know who Chely Wright is.

But I don’t care. I mean, to a whole generation of people who know Chely Wright, they probably don’t know who I am, so to them [she] is the first country star to come out.

[Laughs.] I don’t really care who’s the first, who’s the last, because before me there were a lot of people that helped get me to a place to feel confident and comfortable with coming out.

Azzopardi: When you look back at the films that you’ve done in the past, like Eye of the Beholder or Salmonberries, what do you think? Do you watch them? lang: No, I don’t watch them. [Laughs.] I don’t watch a lot of movies, and if I were to watch a movie, I certainly wouldn’t pick one of mine.

Azzopardi: Last year you lent your voice to a song on a Glee soundtrack. Would you ever do the show? lang: I don’t know. I don’t really watch Glee, but I know it’s very popular and very Gay-friendly, which is great. And Jane Lynch is hilarious. So I guess if they asked me I would consider it, but I’m really happy that I could be a part of something that’s supportive and promotes alternative and varying lifestyles.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): It’s too easy for spending and arguments to get out of control. Old habits and family traditions can mire you down, interfering with your success. Keep a clear focus on your goals and act as if your next boss is watching you.

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your passion, your brainpower – and your cash, actually.” continued from the cover This was the best U2 show in the four times I’ve seen them live. They’ve not only mode, Bono walked cockily past those gotten bigger (and somewhat older), but squeezed into the floor level, dressed in they’ve gotten a whole lot better than the all black, mostly leather, and goggle-type great band they already were. shades. But this guy is allowed to do as he pleases – after all, he’s the lead singer of the world’s biggest band.

U2 kicked off its two-hour set with “Even Better Than the Real Thing,” the jumbo- continued from the cover size stage illuminating like a carnival ride, although it’s actual shape resembled the hosted by Gaysha Starr. Doors open at 6 bottom of a spaceship. “I Will Follow” and p.m., when contestants can sign up to sing in “Get On Your Boots” were played next. A the 7 p.m. competition. The grand finale is pair of bridges connected from the center of scheduled for June 19, where a winner will the stage to a circular track moved simulta- be chosen as Seattle’s 2011 Pride Idol!

Sister Domine Trix (with hair big enough neously allowing the performers to vacillate to have its own gravitational pull) made her between the two.

During “Mysterious Ways,” Bono com- return as she joined Kitty Kitty Bang Bang manded everyone to raise their hands in the and me as we picked the last two people who air, and they did it without being told twice. would advance to the Wildcard and Finale.

When the group performed “Until the End Disco Night was a blast!

Contestant number one, Angela, returned of the World,” a steeple atop the stage took the form of a lighthouse with searchlights from last week’s show to give it another go.

Her first song, “Last Dance,” went over well flashing in various directions.

“Thank you most of all for your patience,” as it kept in step with the disco theme. But yelled Bono to the roaring crowd, refer- it was her version of Pat Benatar’s “Shadow ring to the year-long wait that tickethold- of the Night” that pushed her into the first ers agonized through when U2 regrettably place slot. Angela was ultimately advanced canceled last summer’s show due to illness. to the June 19 finale. Good luck, diva!

Contestant number two we’ve seen before As if announcing a reinvention of the multiGrammy winning act, Bono also shouted, … as Sister VixXxen of the Sisters of Per“Tonight, we’ve decided to start again. Let petual Indulgence The Abbey of St. Joan. me introduce you to this band from Dublin, This time, she was there as a he: Marcos.

Winning over the judges and the audience Ireland.” The stadium went nuts.

When Bono introduced The Edge, he jok- with costume changes and charm, Marcos ingly said, “I see him as one of Lady Gaga’s sang Elton John’s “Sad Songs Say So Much” funky dancers.” He later proclaimed, out of and “Mamma I’m Coming Home” (he clevthin air, “I feel good about myself.” That’s erly changed the lyrics from “mamma” to Bono, the Oprah of music, preaching what- “daddy”) to advance to the Wildcard round!

Pride Idol favorite Thomas returned to do ever is on his mind.

The most memorable part of Saturday what he does best: country western and balnight’s concert was the appearance by lads. Although he veered from the theme, it NASA Commander Mark Kelly direct from is always a pleasure to hear Thomas sing. the International Space Station, who spoke He did well on Brooks & Dunn’s “Believe” a few lines of the hit “Beautiful Day,” a and Michael Buble’s “Home.” Thomas also song that was dedicated to his wife, Arizona returns next week to sing at the Wildcard Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who was round.

Newcomer Tyler was a good sport. shot earlier this year. It was touching, inspirational, and united everyone in loud bursts Dressed the part and full of energy, he sang Gloria Estefan’s “Everlasting Love” and of cheering.

“Pride (in the Name of Love)” had the en- Billy Joel’s “Only the Good Die Young.” Altire Qwest Field up on its feet, many punch- though Tyler did not advance, he was fun, ing the air with their fists. Shortly after and we love that at Pride Idol!

Contestant number five, Stanly, was the “Zooropa,” a crown-like video screen way above U2’s heads – which had been flash- crowd favorite of the night. Maybe it was ing live images of the band as they played because of his chiseled body (he was a dead – suddenly extended all the way down to the ringer for Lenny Kravitz), great smile, and stage and turned into a cyclone of colorful sexy voice, or maybe it was because he was graphics. Minutes later, the classic “Sunday, brave enough to don an afro wig and strip Bloody Sunday” sounded ever-so anthemic down his shirt. Either way, Stanly made some fans Sunday night as he sang Rob inside the mega soccer stadium.

“Walk On,” which closed out the main set, Thomas’ “This Is How a Heart Breaks” and was also dedicated to a political type, Aung Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab.”

There are only two nights left!

San Suu Kyi, who protested against the BurJune 12: Wildcard mese government and was imprisoned, then June 19: Pride Idol Finale released. Volunteers from Amnesty InterThis year’s Grand Finale prize package national came out with rice paper lamps and positioned them around the stage during the is very attractive: $300 will go to the third place winner, $500 to second place, and song.

It was Kyi, speaking perfect English, who first prize is $1,000 and a Verizon Wireintroduced U2’s first encore by video, which less phone with two round-trip tickets to began with “One,” followed by a super- anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada fueled version of “Where the Streets Have aboard Delta airlines (courtesy of Orbitz), No Name.” A second encore included “Hold and a chance to perform aboard the SO&P Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me” and float during the Seattle Pride Parade, June “With or Without You,” before closing with 26.

Come out and sing! Show us what you’ve “Moment of Surrender.” Bono once again addressed the crowd, saying “Thank you for got and become Seattle’s next Pride Idol!

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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.

June 10, 2011

MONDAY

Changes - Happy Hour all day and night.

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

See us at www.clubsilverstone.com.

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

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

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

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

PURR Cocktail Lounge - Happy Hour 4-7pm.

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

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY

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

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

Free pool all day - 2 tables.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Karaoke 9pm-2am with José.

Wildrose - Taco Tuesday. No cover.

WEDNESDAY

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

A Black Nail production.

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

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

The Cuff Complex - Free pool & Pitcher Special.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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RESTAURANTS & BARS

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Meetings Events Activities

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

DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm.

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

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

community calendar

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

K of M/Jet Chapter is a fun-loving leather/Levi social & charitable organization that raises money for various causes & organizations, including Pennies from Heaven, Rosehedge House, & Three Cedars. 3290886, mailbox@jetchapterkofm.com

TUESDAY - June 14

SATURDAY - June 11

Capitol City Pride Festival & Pride Parade in Olympia (6/11 & 6/12). For a schedule of events visit www. capitalcitypride.net 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 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.)

Together We Can Make Al-Anon Family Group.

6-7:15pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Saturday. LGBTQ supported. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000.

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. strengthoverspeed.org “Viva La Diva” - Seattle Women’s Chorus Ensemble Sensible Shoes in Concert. 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. 21+. 206-324-7263; www.centuryballroom.com.

“Eat, Pray, Pant” - Seattle Men’s Chorus Ensemble Captain Smartypants. 9pm. Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave. Tickets: $20-$35; premium table seating $35-$50. www.flyinghouse.org

SUNDAY - June 12

June 11 thru June 19

Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Simply Sundays. 5:30-7pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Peer support for recovery from substance abuse. www.dunsheehouse.org Uncle Samantha’s Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ veterans group, for vets who served during peace time or conflict. All are welcome, uniforms optional.

322-2437, www.dunshehouse.org 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 Seattle Jewish Chorale “L’Chaim: Songs for Life.”

7pm. Town Hall. 1119 8th Ave. Features the song “Not in Our Town” originally commissioned for choir by the Seattle Men’s Chorus. Tickets: $15 in advance, $18 at the door; students/seniors $12 in advance, $15 at the door. www.brownpapertickets.com Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

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).

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

Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards!

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

Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 12noon1:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. 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. www.raincitysoccer.org No Safeword Writers Group. 1-3pm. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support for members’ efforts. Support is in the form of critique & commentary on each other’s work, information about publishing opportunities, & discussion of issues facing writers. NSWG@sexpositiveculture. org; www.nosafewordwritersgroup.org. (Also meets 4th Monday, 7-9pm.)

Daring Divorced Divas. 3-5pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. A support group for Lesbian women dealing with divorce, separation & transformation. To attend this group please contact the facilitator at daringdivorceddivas@yahoo.com 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

Women Facing HIV. 12noon-1:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Monday. Drop-in peer support group for women living with HIV/AIDS. 322-2437. www.dunsheehouse.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. Gay men living in Snohomish County meet for dinner. For information, location & to RSVP contact Ricardo at socialdinnerclub@ yahoo. com or phone (360) 722-1664.

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MONDAY - June 13

LCS Foster Care Monthly Information Meeting.

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

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

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

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

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 Freedom Socialist Party Seattle Meeting: Revolution in North Africa. 7pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. From Egypt to Yemen dictators are on the run or already toppled. Learn more about the forces driving the upsurge in North Africa & the Middle East.

Who are the key players, what kind of labor movement exists in these countries & why does the US remain silent about repression in Saudi Arabia while bombing Libya? Dinner served at 6:30pm for a $7 donation.

722-2453, fspseattle@mindspring.com 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 Neighbors & Strangers: Discussing Diversity & the Experience of Race in Seattle. 7pm. Taproot Theatre Company, 204 N 85th St. A panel of guests including Pastor Patrinell Wright & her Total Experience Gospel Choir engage in conversation about diversity & the experience of race in Seattle. FREE but RSVP to sonja@taproottheatre.org, 529-3666.

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

Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org.

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

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

Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org LGBT MS Connection. 6:30-8pm. Swedish Education & Conference Center, Room E, James Tower, 550 17th Ave. Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Contact Shelly Henry at 250-5002 or lgbtmsconnection@comcast.net. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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

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

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

ASL for Beginners. 7pm. The Elite “Loft,” 1520 E Olive Way. Meets every Tuesday. FREE lessons & tutor for 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 Maybe Baby. 7-8:30pm. Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St. Meets the 2nd Tuesday each month. Maybe Baby is a support group for LGBTQ people who are interested in becoming parents. For information email info@maybebabyseattle.org or visit www.maybebaby seattle.org Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older.

7-8:30pm. Seattle Mental Health Institute, 1600 E 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 whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction.

Seattle SAA Hotline 781-4490. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

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

Celebrating 38 Years!

WEDNESDAY - June 15

Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. www.mature friends.org GSBA Business Luncheon. 11:30am-1:30pm. Columbia Tower Club, 7600 Columbia Center, 701 5th Ave. $34 for GSBA members, $36 non-members, $34 students. 363-9188, wwwthegsba.org Women’s HIV+ Support Group in Tacoma. 1-3pm.

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

True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Meets every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community. For information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@ chs-nw.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter.

(425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com 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. 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 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. www.ingersollcenter.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 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.dunsheehouse.org Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome.

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

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. Join your co-facilitators weekly & start making connections. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Rain Country LIne Dance Night. 7:30-10:15pm, Lesson 8:30-9pm. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave. Lesson by donation. No partner required. www. raincountry dance.org Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Peer facilitators lead a structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender idnetity & expression. (360) 445-2411; www.washington genderalliance.com.

Border Riders Motorcycle Club Meet & Greet.

8-9pm. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave (at E Pine St). BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www.borderriders.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 16

Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.”

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

Visit us online www.sgn.org

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Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Harborview’s Madison Clinic, Ground Floor, West Wing, 325 9th Ave. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www. strength overspeed.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org Q Hour. 4:30-5:30pm. Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave. 1st & 3rd Thursday each month. A group for LGBTQ youth 13-21 & their allies. Sponsored by Youthcare.

FREE. 622-5555 x 212.

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 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 Independent Lens: “Two Spirits” Pre-Screening in Tacoma. 6pm. Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma. “Two Spirits” explores the life & death of a Navajo boy who was also a girl & the essentially spiritual nature of gender. FREE. (This program broadcasts on KCTS-TV, Ch. 9., on 6/27 at 10pm.)

Queer Parent Networking Dinners (1/20-6/16).

6-8pm. Meets 3rd Thursdays of every month. Open to all LGBT, Two-Spirited, Queer & Questioning families - including parents, co-parents & other people who have a significant role in the life of a child. RSVP at least a week in advance. 568-7777 or deann@ nwnetwork.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937.

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

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

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.

ACLU Washington Membership Conference: Politics, Obama, the Tea Party & What It All Means for Civil Liberties. Doors 6:30pm, Conference 7pm.

MOHAI, 2700 24th Ave E. Features UW Professor of Communications David Domke. Suggested donation $10. www.aclu-wa.org 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 GLBT Legal Clinic. 7-9pm. Meets the 3rd Thursday each month. QLaw Foundation holds a monthly legal clinic addressing the legal needs of LGBT individuals & couples. Volunteer attorneys provide 30-minute consultations. FREE. For APPOINTMENT call Tuesdays 12noon-3pm, 235-7235. For information visit www.qlaw.org/legalclinic PFLAG/Bellevue Monthly Meeting. 7pm - study group meets at 6pm. First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave NE, Bellevue. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. (A spouse’s support group runs concurrently with this meeting.) PFLAG/Puget Sound: 3257724. www.bellevue-pflag.org.

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. www.gfas.org or our message board at http:// groups.yahoo.com/groups/gayfathersseattle “Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton’s Cafeteria.” 7:30pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Documentary video delves into the little-known story of a 1966 riot in San Francisco when a collective uprising against the social oppression of Queer people took place, three years before Stonewall. $3-$5 suggested donation. Dinner with vegetarian option available at 6:30pm for $7.50 donation. 722-6057, 722-2453.

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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 17

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

Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays. Social, support, education & advocacy group for the Yakima area GLBTQ community. (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com 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. Seattle Prime Timers Coffee Reunion. 7pm. Starbucks, 1600 E Olive Way. Meets the 1st & 3rd Friday each month. Metro routes 8, 9, 14, 43, 49 & 60. 3290793; http://seattleprimetimers.usa-50.com Rain Country Dance Basic Plus Night Club TwoStep. Lesson 7:15-8:15pm, Open Country-Western Dancing 8:15-11pm. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave. Lesson by donation. No partner required. www. raincountrydance.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

Pioneers & Warriors TM. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Peer support group for Gay & Bi men over 40: honoring the past, accepting the present & embracing the future. Group attendance requires facilitator approval. Please contact Joel Davis at 2616616. www.dunsheehouse.org GaYme Night 4 Gay & Bi Men. 8pm-1am. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun for Gay & Bi men. www.dunsheehouse.org Seattle Dyke March Benefit. 8pm. Tommy Gun, 1703 E Olive Way. Features live DJ & fabulous raffle prizes.

All of your $10 cover goes to support the Dyke March. www.seattledykemarch.com Girl4Girl. 9pm. Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St, 2nd Fl. Monthly women-only dance meets 3rd Friday most months; check calendar on website to confirm. $10 before 11pm; $12 after 11pm. Must be 21+. www.girl4girlseattle.com; www.centuryballroom.com; 206-324-7263.

SATURDAY - June 18

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Fremont Fair (6/18 & 6/19). Sat: 10am-8pm, main stage and beer garden open till 10pm; Sun: 11am-6pm.

N 34th St & Fremont Ave N. Features the Fremont Solstice Parade Saturday, 6/18 at 12 noon. www. fremontfair.org Northwest Coffee Festival 2011 (6/18 & 6/19). 10am6pm. Fisher Pavilion Seattle Center. For information visit www.nwcoffeefestival.com Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday each month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lamberthouse.org Picnic at the East Precinct. 1-4pm. 1519 12th Ave. FREE food, dancing & children’s activities with live music by Land of Pines. Meet your local officers & take a precinct tour.

Independent Lens: “Two Spirits” Pre-Screening.

2pm. Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave. “Two Spirits” explores the life & death of a Navajo boy who was also a girl & the essentially spiritual nature of gender.

FREE. (This program will broadcast on KCTS-TV, Ch. 9, on Monday, 6/27 at 10pm.)

Bi & Bi Mixed-Gender Social Group. 4-6pm. Wayward Coffee, 8570 Greenwood Ave N. Meets 3rd Saturday each month. Social get-together for Bisexual men & women, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks. www.binetseattle.org.

Bat N’ Rouge XIII. 5-8pm. Bobby Morris Playfield, 11th Ave & E Howell St. It’s Dykes vs. Drag Queens at the Pride Week Kickoff Softball Game. Benefits Capital Hill Alano Club. www.chacseattle.org Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT) June Potluck Social. 6pm. For location & to RSVP call 923-8313 or email macctseattle@yahoo.com Seattle Rainbow Contra Dance. Lesson 7pm, Dance 7:30-10pm. Ballard Oddfellows Hall, 1706 NW Market St. For LGBTQ folks & all who want to dance. Features Cascade Crossing with Sandy Strand calling. $8. www. seattledance.org OUTDancing Gay Night. 7:30pm-lesson; 8-11pmdance. Century Ballroom, East Hall, 915 E Pine St, 2nd Fl. Meets 3rd Saturday most months; check calendar on website to confirm. Featuring salsa, swing and dance favorites. Before 8:30pm-$5; after 8:30pm-$7.

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21+. 206-324-7263; www.centuryballroom.com.

Orca Swim Team “Blow Hole” Underwear Party.

9pm. The Lobby, 916 E Pike St. A fun evening with swimmers in Speedos, go-go boys & girls, underwear & swimsuit modeling & special debut performance

by Orca drag queen patron Juanita DeFuca. benefits Orca Swim Team scholarship fund. No cover. www. orcaswimteam.org

SUNDAY - June 19

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Fathers’ Day (See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Fremont Fair (6/18 & 6/19). Sat: 10am-8pm, main stage and beer garden open till 10pm; Sun: 11am-6pm.

N 34th St & Fremont Ave N. Features the Fremont Solstice Parade Saturday, 6/18 at 12 noon. www. fremontfair.org Northwest Coffee Festival 2011 (6/18 & 6/19). 10am6pm. Fisher Pavilion Seattle Center. For information visit www.nwcoffeefestival.com Seattle Frontrunners Run & Walk with Pride. 10am.

Seward Park, 5895 Lake Washington Blvd S. A 4K walk & run & a 10K run open to all. All abilities are welcome so come & join the fun! Cost: $20 online, $25 day of race; student/low income $10 online, $15 day of race. Benefits Three Dollar Bill Cinema. www. seattlefrontrunners.org Ethyl Forever Car Club, Pacific NW Region Lambda Car Club Monthly Tire Kick/Social. 10:30am.

Randy’s Restaurant, 10016 E Marginal Way S (south of the Museum of Flight). Meets the 3rd Sunday each month. Open to all LGBTQ persons & friends who have an interest in the automobile, not just collector or performance vehicles. ethylforever@hotmail.com Seattle Pride Picnic. 11am-5pm. Volunteer Park, 14th Ave E & E Prospect St. $1 gets you hamburgers, hot dogs & veggie burgers with all the fixings. The picnic welcomes the LGBT community & allied families. Enjoy music, games & revelry. www.seattlepride.org Seattle Prime Timers Monthly Potluck Social & General Meeting. 2-4pm. Seattle First Baptist Church Recreation Hall, 1111 Harvard Ave (at E Seneca St enter thru glass doors on Harvard Ave.) Meets 3rd Sunday most months. Bring a dish to serve 6-8 people. $4 door fee covers hall rental. SPT is a social club for Gay men & their friends. 329-0793.

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.

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

DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffaseattle.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, 461-3222 (24 hour line); King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-888-99-VOICE; Northwest Network - support & advocacy for LGBT 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 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 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.

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: Men & women 40 & over, www. mature friends.org; Northwest Bears: www.nwbears.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 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

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

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

Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschools coalition.org SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. www.seamec.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503.

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

Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org Shanti - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org/shanti/

SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network - www.shiftrecovery.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, until 7pm Tuesdays.

(425) 339-5298.

SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail. com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.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.

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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_______________________________ COLUMBIA CITY Duplex, 2 BR, plus rec room/1 BA, private fenced yard, appliances, W/D. Small pets OK. NO SMOKERS. Close to light rail and bus system. $1200/mo.

1st/last, $600 deposit. 4837 42nd Ave. S. Available July 1st.

Call 206-755-3347. 25/3 _______________________________

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

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HOUSE FOR SALE FREMONT NEIGHBORHOOD

4 BR 2-1/2 BA - GORGEOUS! Traditional Craftsman house with state-of-the-art upgrades.

Territorial view. Fantastic new kitchen and interiors. Upper level master bedroom suite with luxury bathroom. Call Jeff at 206-595-5709 or go onlne at www.4406GreenwoodAveN.com for more info. 25/3 _______________________________ 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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_______________________________ Part-time workers for the post of BOOKKEEPER, PAYROLL/PAY RECEIVER. Attractive salary plus benefits, and takes little of your time. Requirements: computer literate, must be efficient and dedicated. Contact our Recruit Dept. at scottrd3@ gmail.com. 29/7 _______________________________ 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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_______________________________ 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 _______________________________ HOUSE CLEANING 35 yrs of quality service. Call 253228-2814 from Tacoma to Seattle for free bid. 25/3 _______________________________

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1hr-$45/1.5-$65/2hrs-$85 16yrs professionally trained, talented masseur. Enjoyable, blissful, unhurried relaxation. Swedish/Deep Tissue bodywork for tightness, tension, pain. JOHN, LMP. 206.324.0682. www.tinyurl. com/62VF27J. 25/3 _______________________________ $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. 24/3 _______________________________ 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 _______________________________

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 _______________________________ 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 NAKED RUBDOWN

Sexy, intelligent and a load of fun.

34, 160 lbs, dark hair and brown eyes in West Seattle area. In and out calls. 24/7. 206-244-6343 (H); 206-853-9436 (C). 25/3 _______________________________ 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 _______________________________ SENSUAL, complete full body touch. 9”, hairy, uncut top. In/ Out. 206-329-0310. Anytime.

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TED

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

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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 _______________________________ 38 men

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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 _______________________________

dress for the occasion use a condom to prevent hiv & other stds

MICHAEL

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.

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206-369-4598

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). 26/4 _______________________________ 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 _______________________________

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_______________________________ 1hr-$45/1.5-$65/2hrs-$85 16yrs professionally trained, talented bodyworker. Enjoyable, blissful, unhurried relaxation.

Swedish/Deep Tissue bodywork for tightness, tension, pain.

JOHN 206.324.0682. www.tinyurl.com/62VF27J. 25/3 _______________________________ 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 _______________________________

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