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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Glee, Modern Family lead Gay contenders for Emmy nominations

Issue 27, Volume 39, July 8, 2011

John Cavanaugh: The man hanging our rainbows

by Joshua Michael Rumley Special to the SGN You may not recognize him on the street, but his genuine smile would lead you to believe that he was an old friend, someone from a past life, or maybe just a familiar face from the local grocery store. John

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on July 14. Glee will most likely compete for Outstanding Comedy Series again, and two of its openly Gay stars – Chris Colfer It’s been a good year for Gay and Jane Lynch – should repeat actors, characters, and storylines their nods from last year in the in television, primarily in com- supporting categories. Colfer edy programming. This should be reflected in the Emmy nominations set for announcement see emmys page 29

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Jennifer Nettles gives the Gays some sugar

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Sugarland superstar speaks out on homophobia, girl crushes, and being a Gay man

by Chris Azzopardi SGN Contributing Writer As the lovable lady half of supergroup Sugarland, Jennifer Nettles is country’s answer to the contemporary diva – she can belt like the best of ’em. And though she has one hell of a voice, as does bandmate Kristian Bush, she doesn’t just use it to sing the arena-rock-inspired songs from their fourth and latest album, The Incredible Machine. She uses it to speak to the duo’s Gay fans – something few country artists do.

In this rare sit-down with the singer, a powerhouse since “Stay” stormed the charts and nabbed a Grammy in 2009, Nettles talks about coming out in country mu-

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A zombie in the Fremont Zom

On July 2, 4,522 bloodthirsty miscreants staggered together to set a Guinness world record for having the most zombies in one place during the Fremont Zombie Walk.

Last year, Fremont was declared the “Dead Center of the Universe” and set the record for

the “Largest Zombie Walk on the Planet,” only to have the title stolen by New Jersey, where 4,093 brain-eaters of the undead East lurched into the record books on the day before Halloween.

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Celebrating 38 Years!

Sex and the seedy

Kim Cattrall on her very un-Samantha role, love of Gay men, and Britney Spears

by Chris Azzopardi SGN Contributing Writer There’s not much city in Meet Monica Velour, but there’s sex – and a trailer park and a very haggard-looking Kim Cattrall.

The Sex and the City actress plays the title character, a washed-up porn star who meets a young fan of hers when the boy travels to rural Indiana to see her at a strip club. After six seasons of glam in her iconic role as super-slut Samantha Jones on the hit TV series (and two movie spin-offs), Monica Velour is nothing like the femme fatale Cattrall once played.

Recently, we caught up with Cattrall, who discussed how the part parallels her own career, why she shops at Kmart, and whether she’d be up for another Sex and the City movie.

tlemen who traveled all the way from New York to Liverpool to see me in Antony and Cleopatra over the fall, and that is just so incredible. I’m overwhelmed that someone cares enough to follow me where my career goes.

Azzopardi: Did you realize how much Gay men loved you before Sex and the City?

Cattrall: I didn’t. I really didn’t. But now I do!

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Chris Azzopardi: What about this role was so different for you?

Kim Cattrall: I usually play characters who are very strong, forceful, and successful dynamos, and this woman is someone who’s been marginalized and is very much an outcast. I thought, “What will it be like to inhabit that, and do I have that in me?”

In some ways it’s a story that’s not too far from what has happened in Hollywood for decades. And I thought, “I can relate to that.

That’s a great handle for me to go on, because I’m in my 50s and suddenly you become, ‘You look good for your age,’ instead of, ‘You look good.’” It was a physical, emotional, and intellectual challenge.

Azzopardi: You really threw yourself into this part.

Cattrall: I had a tremendous amount of support, I really did. To be handed a role like this at any time in your career, but especially at this time, I said to Keith Bearden, the director: “You’ve written a feminist film.

It’s really incredible that you cast a woman in her 50s who’s overweight, and that you wrote that role.” This is a guy who’s rewriting a Hollywood movie and what he’s done is make a wonderful American movie. And I don’t think we have a lot of those around anymore, sadly.

Azzopardi: What kind of research went into this role? I heard some of it involved you going to strip clubs.

Cattrall: That was the least of it, really.

I mean, that kind of reality is very easy to access on the internet. For Keith and me, it was really an investigation on multiple levels. I decided to go with a deeper register in my voice. I felt that my voice as Kim was too hopeful, too lyrical, and I wanted to go deeper than that. Gaining the weight was, again, like looking at porn. It was something that was a dedication in the sense of continuously being aware of it and doing it and not exercising, which was a blessing, and not being on a diet, which was an even bigger blessing. [Laughs.]

Azzopardi: What did you eat?

Cattrall: Oh, god. Definitely pasta, butter, desserts, lots of pork. Anything and everything that was either salty or sweet. It was really a “Get Out of Jail Free” card, because my whole life I’ve been on a diet or on an exercise routine. But I do love to eat.

Azzopardi: Before the shoot, you were spotted at Kmart.

Cattrall: Oh, yeah. I was there. I did a lot of the costumes myself, and every weekend I would go to Kmart because that’s where Monica would shop. That’s the kind of authenticity that was going on in the sense of this is real; it’s not Hollywood real, it’s real.

No special lighting, no special treatment.

Azzopardi: You mention Monica being an outcast, and early test screenings for the

movie showed a strong interest among Gay men. Do you think that has something to do with it?

Cattrall: Well, not being a Gay man, I can’t really comment on that. But I can understand how it would – yes, definitely. Especially in Middle America.

Azzopardi: Did you tend to buddy up with the Gay people on set?

Cattrall: Our scenic designer – who did a brilliant job – is Gay, and he absolutely loved working on this movie. He came in at the last minute, and he did a phenomenal job. That trailer park doesn’t exist. A lot of those places didn’t exist. We actually shot in the trailer, and with such detail. I remember saying to him, “This really feels real.” The bedroom felt real; the living room and everything in the kitchen, he built that all out and he did a phenomenal job.

Azzopardi: Do you appreciate porn stars more now?

Cattrall: It gave me an appreciation for women of a certain age – which I am one of them. Whether you’re an actress or a teacher or a porn star, after a certain age you are marginalized – and then, in the case of a porn star, you’re an outcast. So where do these people go? And where do aging actresses go? I like to think that they go to the theater and they continue to be involved with great stories. So there are a lot of women I’ve surrounded myself with, like Janet Suzman, Judi Dench, and Meryl Streep; they are really inspiring, but most people get so downtrodden, like this character – where do they go, what happens to them? So I have a real respect and appreciation for what that is and will continue to fight it with everything I have. [Laughs.]

Azzopardi: If you were a porn star, what would your porn star name be?

Cattrall: Mine would be Fluffy Dawn, because my cat was Fluffy, and I lived on Dawn Road.

Azzopardi: What do you think Samantha would say about Monica? Would they be friends?

Cattrall: I don’t think they would be friends. I think they live in different universes. Samantha is a dynamo and in some ways she’s kind of stuck in her own way, meaning that she doesn’t want to change, she doesn’t want to age. A character like Monica Velour doesn’t have a choice.

Azzopardi: Will there be a Sex and the City 3?

Cattrall: I have no idea. I really don’t know.

Azzopardi: Would you be on board?

Cattrall: To me, it always depends on the script, because I always felt the writing was so good on the show and I know that for the writers and producers – Sarah [Jessica Parker] being one of them – that would be a real priority. But I’ve heard nothing. I also haven’t been around too much. I’ve been busy working. You’ll probably know before I do.

Azzopardi: What’s your relationship been like with the Sex and the City women?

Do you stay in touch?

Cattrall: You know, we do, in the sense of, “Hi, I’m over here,” and “Congratulations on that.” Two of the four of us have kids, so that’s a whole other world, and Kristin [Davis] travels extensively, as do I. But when we see each other, it’s so nice. It’s really lovely.

But we all live in different universes.

Azzopardi: How did you react when Cynthia Nixon came out?

Cattrall: I was very happy for her. I saw the pictures of her, and also just from being around her, and she just seemed so fulfilled. Christine [Marinoni] is just wonderful. They’re a terrific couple. And I’m very

pleased about the baby.

Azzopardi: What do you think when you go back and watch yourself in Star Trek VI or Mannequin?

Cattrall: I never do it. [Laughs.] The most I see of that is from fans. But I look back at my career so fondly. I had so much fun and I worked with such terrific people. I’m still working, and I’m just very lucky. And I know I’ve worked hard for it, and continue to, but it has not been a hardship, it has been a real joy.

Azzopardi: You played Britney Spears’ mom in Crossroads, and her life has changed so much since then. But did you ever feel maternal, like you wanted to protect her from all she’d gone through?

Cattrall: When I met Britney she was in top form, but what I really liked about her was that she had a real desire – acting in this film meant a lot to her. She had a coach on the set, and she took it very seriously.

I have a lot of empathy for her. The road that she’s chosen is a really tough one, and to be in the public eye is tough already – but to be at that level at such an early age, she has handled it the best she knew how.

My hat’s off to her that she has found her way through that really tough time, and I wish her the very best. I really do.

Azzopardi: On your episode of Who Do You Think You Are? you found out that your grandfather was married to two women at the same time. How did discovering that affect you personally?

Cattrall: It’s affected my whole family. It was very wounding and hurtful to find out the truth, but ultimately it brought the family that I do have closer together. It also started to envelope other people who neither of us knew existed, and that has been a wonderful experience – to have new family and really respect and value the family you do have.

Azzopardi: This may come as a shock to you, but you have a massive Gay following.

Cattrall: Where would I be without Gay men? I don’t know where I’d be.

I love Gay men.

Azzopardi: I love Gay men, too.

Cattrall: I know you do! [Laughs.]

Azzopardi: Do most Gay men recognize you as Samantha?

Cattrall: Some do, and some know Mannequin and some know Big Trouble in Little China.

Some know me just from my theater work.

I have a couple of gen-

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by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN Contributing Writer Trollhunter Opening July 8 When Volda College students Thomas (Glenn Erland Tosterud), Kalle (Tomas Alf Larsen), and Johanna (Johanna Mørck) go into the Norwegian countryside to document a series of recent bear attacks, they come across a stranger named Hans (Otto Jespersen), who is apparently hunting bears illegally. The students follow this strange, weathered man as he goes on his nightly hunts, and film everything in hopes of catching something useful for their school documentary project.

What they capture is footage of trolls – actual, bona fide, live-under-a-bridge, smell-the-blood-of-a-Christian-man, turnto-stone-in-sunlight trolls. Turns out the government has gone out of its way to hide their existence for eons, hiring ex-soldiers like Hans to keep the troll population in check and keep the public from knowing they’re out there. But Hans is tired of the secrecy and doesn’t like the layers of bureaucracy he has to wade through in order to do his job. It’s time the truth about trolls was uncovered, and these three excitable and driven students are just the ones to help him get the word out.

The Norwegian import Trollhunter is a “found footage” film along the same lines as [Rec], The Blair Witch Project, and Cloverfield. It is another entry in the genre, shaky-cam over-the-shoulder footage capturing the action in documentary-like detail in an attempt to make it a more visceral and

realistic experience for the audience.

While I’m tired of this trend, it must be admitted that writer/director André Øvredal’s fantastical real-world fairy tale opus gets the job done, delivering a 90-minute entertainment that’s as silly and nonsensical as it is fun. While there are some dry spots, and while it doesn’t always come together, for the most part this movie is an engaging and inventive treat filled with imagination.

The filmmaker has crafted a mythology for his hunter and for the creatures he is tracking that is as wild as it is inspired, making things far more believably authentic than they would have been otherwise.

At the same time, this is awfully slight stuff, and like most films in this genre, at a certain point the surprise vanishes as there is only one way for things to end. As glorious as the final hunt is (the crew finds itself pitted against a massive “Jotnar” troll hiding in the frigid and icy mountains of Norway, Hans blaring “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” over his vehicle’s speakers to draw it out into the open), what happens is hardly a shock. These pictures are sadly starting to lose their allure, and reenergizing them will take some major work by a conventionsmashing filmmaker. Øvredal is not that filmmaker. For all his movie’s whimsy and imagination, he rarely strays from the expected template. As much fun as learning about “Ringlefinches” and “Tosserlads” is (they’re varieties of trolls), seeing it through the camera lens as photographed by Thomas, Kalle, and Johanna is strictly by-the-numbers. The rapid-fire dialogue, the running through the woods in confusion, the wavering focus of the cam-

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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World ACT Theatre Through July 17 Locally and internationally acclaimed playwright Yussef El Guindi has a unique voice and has used it to write politically pointed plays about Arab-American rela-

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tions. His point of view brings fresh insights to American theater. However, even writers of sharply pointed and acerbic commentary want to write something different every now and again.

In Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World, which opened last week at ACT Theatre, El Guindi takes on romantic comedy, and dips his characters into his own version of the melting pot. Here, an Egyptian cab driver gets to know a brassy, insecure, somewhat unlikable born-and-raised-in-America

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era as it eyes the gigantic Jotnar – all of it has been done so many times before that the impact is lessened, and for all the film’s strengths, that one minus is difficult to overlook.

Still, like I already stated, Trollhunter can be a major blast. Jespersen is great as the oafish Hans, his indignity as he dons a metal suit of armor to extract a blood sample from a sick Ringlefinch or the way he bristles at filling out his “Slayed Troll Form” fits the

character perfectly. The first encounter with the Tosserlad is so good it literally caused me to squeal in embarrassed girlish glee, while some of the bureaucratic jokes (including the ones involving imported bear carcasses) are inspired. In short, for all its over-familiarity I liked this movie and had a heck of a time watching it, and as late night rentals or fodder for midnight matinees go, Øvredal’s fantasy-fueled flick fits the bill nicely.

waitress, and somehow finds something to love.

We meet Musa (a sweetly self-effacing Shanga Parker) and Sheri (brash and awkwardly sweet Carol Roscoe) as they are getting to know each other and hooking up as they work the night shift. Their conversation, propelled mostly by the direct, very “American” way that Sheri digs into all her concerns (“Should I be worried?” she asks while she’s standing in the middle of his tiny apartment), gets pretty personal pretty quickly. Sheri acknowledges that she’s there to have sex, but blurts out her desires not to be taken as an easy lay, even as she then admits to sleeping around.

Sheri even seems to almost want to get rejected by Musa, as she rejects his compliments and literally grabs the extra fat around her middle and shakes it at him.

So, this odd pairing feels in danger of being over before it starts. Somehow, though, Musa sticks with her, and they consummate the evening’s expectations.

By the morning, Sheri is leaping ahead and wondering if there is any real possibility of forming a relationship. And again, Musa doesn’t react in a typical American fashion, where many men would decide that her directness is off-putting, and agrees that he is truly attracted to her and would like to explore the relationship.

Musa has two friends: roommate Abdallah (a warmly upbeat Anthony Leroy Fuller), who has gone missing on a pilgrimage to Mecca, and dignified advisor Tayyib (Sylvester Foday Kamara), whose stories of immigration are quickly sketched in, and who supplies alternative viewpoints to the immigrant experience. Tayyib, in particular, advises that Musa should not get too deeply involved with this waitress because “one does not want to be a stranger twice.”

In other words, when one comes home from this alien American culture, home should be a place of familiarity. Being with Sheri means returning to an alien culture at home, also.

The stalwart and trustworthy Musa neglects to mention, however, that he’s been engaged to a naturalized Arab-American girl, Gamila (Kimberley Sustad), who has been visiting his family in Egypt in preparation for the wedding. Gamila unexpectedly arrives after Sheri has begun settling into the relationship. Act One ends with a great scene between the two women as they find out the depth of Musa’s deception and betrayal.

Will either of the women stay with him?

If so, will there be enough justification for their choice? It’s a good cliffhanger to contemplate as you get your drink.

Gamila is the most intriguing character, because she has also come from a faraway country, but did so as a young girl, so she has a solid foundation in American culture, though she still wears a headscarf in deference to her family and her faith. El Guindi gives her a moment to show that she is proud of her restraint in dress and thinks that women like Sheri are too available and shallow. She rebuts the notion that Arab women wear modest clothing because they are being overpowered by their male relatives.

With a sleek set by Jennifer Zeyl – if a small, rundown bedroom and a diner can be called sleek – and a disappearing auto, great sound support from Brendan Patrick Hogan, and brisk direction by Anita Montgomery, the production gives a satisfying taste of culture-clash and resolution.

Who knows why people fall in love? And don’t we all know couples who are baffling in their connection to each other? It’s a good thing that we don’t understand it, since fat people can be with thin, old people can be with young, and Egyptian cab drivers can fall for awkward American waitresses.

What a relief to know that there can be someone for anyone!

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Celebrating 38 Years!

Maybe: The Good Wife, True Blood, Fri- Hamm (Mad Men), Steve Buscemi (Boardday Night Lights, The Walking Dead, Sons walk Empire) continued from the cover of Anarchy, The Closer, Treme Maybe: Ray Romano (Men of a Certain Longshot: Big Love, Fringe, Game of Age), Hugh Laurie (House), Timothy Olywill probably compete with two other out Thrones, Justified, The Killing phant (Justified), William H. Macy (Shameactors, as he did a year ago, Jesse Tyler less), Simon Baker (The Mentalist), Andrew Ferguson (Modern Family) and Neil PatLead Actor, Comedy Lincoln (The Walking Dead) rick Harris (How I Met Your Mother), not Longshot: Bill Paxton (Big Love), Steto mention 2010 champ Eric Stonestreet Sure thing: Jim Parsons (The Big Bang phen Moyer (True Blood), Charlie Hunnam (Modern Family), who plays one half of a Theory), Alec Baldwin (30 Rock), Matthew (Sons of Anarchy) same-sex couple. The Lady Gaga-inspired Morrison (Glee), Steve Carell (The Office) “Born This Way” episode of Glee is one Maybe: Joel McHale (Community), Josh Lead Actress, Drama of eight submitted for consideration, Radnor (How I Met Your Mother), David but sadly its best episode, “A Very Glee Duchovny (Californication) Christmas” featuring a stunning duet

by Colfer and Darren Criss, is not in the running.

Jim Parsons, who appears regularly with his boyfriend at Hollywood events, is a shoo-in for Lead Actor in a Comedy, having won a year ago for his work on The Big Bang Theory.

Aside from permanent cast members, Emmys are also given to actors in guest roles and several LGBT actors are vying for a nomination, including Cheyenne Jackson (Glee), Nathan Lane (Modern Family), Cynthia Nixon (The Big C), Margaret Cho (30 Rock), and Lynch (Two and a Half Men).

Gay drama? Hardly, as the top TV dramas last season opted for fewer Gay storylines and even fewer major roles for out actors. Still, Alan Cumming, who lives with his partner in New York, is a contender for his supporting role in The Good Wife. And although a dark horse, I’d leap over fences if Matt Ross was mentioned for playing the semi-closeted villain Albie Grant on Big Love.

Neil Patrick Harris New series include The Walking Dead, Boardwalk Empire, Mike & Molly, OutSure sourced, and The Killing. Ineligible for L o n g - thing: Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer), Elisathe 2010-11 season are Breaking Bad and shot: Ben Rappaport (Outsourced), John- beth Moss (Mad Men), Julianna Margulies Damages. ny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory), Alan (The Good Wife) Melissa McCarthy, ridiculously hilari- Ritchson (Blue Mountain State), Thomas Maybe: Connie Britton (Friday Night ous in the film Bridesmaids and a pos- Jane (Hung), Neil Flynn (The Middle), Lu- Lights), January Jones (Mad Men), Emily sible nominee for her leading role in Mike cas Neff (Raising Hope) Deschanel (Bones), Kathy Bates (Harry’s & Molly, will help unveil the results. Her Law), Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: co-announcer is the hunky Joshua JackLead Actress, Comedy SVU), Katey Sagal (Sons of Anarchy), Anna son (Fringe, Dawson’s Creek).

Pacquin (True Blood), Melissa Leo (Treme) Here’s an Emmy cheat sheet going into Sure thing: Laura Linney (The Big C), Longshot: Jeanne Tripplehorn (Big Thursday’s nominations.

Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie), Amy Poehler Love), Sarah Wayne Callies (The Walking (Parks and Recreation), Tina Fey (30 Rock) Dead) Comedy Series Maybe: Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly), Kaley Cuoco (How I Met Your Mother), Supporting Actor, Comedy Sure thing: Modern Family, Glee, The Lea Michelle (Glee), Patricia Heaton (The Office, Nurse Jackie, 30 Rock Middle), Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds), Toni Sure thing: Chris Colfer (Glee), Jesse Maybe: Parks and Recreation, The Collette (United States of Tara) Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family), Neil PatBig C, How I Met Your Mother, The Big Longshot: Martha Plimpton (Raising rick Harris (How I Met Your Mother), Eric Bang Theory, Hot in Cleveland, Two and Hope), Eva Longoria (Desperate House- Stonestreet (Modern Family) a Half Men wives), Courtney Cox (Cougar Town) Maybe: Simon Helberg (The Big Bang Longshot: Community, The Middle, Theory), Ed Helms (The Office), Oliver Outsourced Lead Actor, Drama Platt (The Big C), Aziz Ansari (Parks and Recreation), Rainn Wilson (The Office), Drama Series Sure thing: Michael C. Hall (Dexter), Jon Ty Burrell (Modern Family), Chevy Chase

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(Community), Jeremy Piven (Entourage), Cory Monteith (Glee), Mike O’Malley (Glee), Ed O’Neill (Modern Family), Peter Facinelli (Nurse Jackie), Jack McBrayer (30 Rock), Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men) Longshot: Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother), BJ Novak (The Office), John Krasinski (The Office), Sasha Dewan (Outsourced), Bill Hader (Saturday Night Live), Kenan Thompson (Saturday Night Live), Justin Kirk (Weeds)

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Sure thing: Jane Lynch (Glee), Sofia Vergara (Modern Family), Julie Bowen (Modern Family), Kristen Wiig (Saturday Night Live) Maybe: Betty White (Hot in Cleveland), Jane Krakowski (30 Rock), Holland Taylor (Two and a Half Men), Amy Ryan (The Office), Anna Deavere Smith (Nurse Jackie), Cloris Leachman (Raising Hope) Longshot: Rosemarie DeWitt (United States of Tara), Rashida Jones (Parks and Recreation), Naya Rivera (Glee) Supporting Actor, Drama Sure thing: John Slattery (Mad Men), Andre Braugher (Men of a Certain Age) Maybe: Michael Shannon (Boardwalk Empire), Michael Pitt (Boardwalk Empire), J.K. Simmons (The Closer), Scott Caan (Hawaii Five-O), Josh Charles (The Good Wife), Alan Cumming (The Good Wife), Chris Noth (The Good Wife), Billy Campbell (The Killing), Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), Robert Sean Leonard (House) Longshot: Matt Ross (Big Love), Joshua Jackson (Fringe), Walton Goggins (Justified), Vincent Kartheiser (Mad Men), Shawn Hatosy (Southland), Alexander Skarsgard (True Blood), Jeffrey DeMunn (The Walking Dead) Supporting Actress, Drama Sure thing: Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife), Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) Maybe: Chloe Sevigny (Big Love), Ginnifer Goodwin (Big Love), Christine Baranski (The Good Wife), Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy), Olivia Wilde (House), Debra Winger (In Treatment), Amy Ryan (In Treatment), Sharon Gless (Burn Notice), Chandra Wilson (Grey’s Anatomy) Longshot: Jennifer Carpenter (Dexter), Mary Kay Place (Big Love), Michelle Forbes (The Killing), Rutina Wesley (True Blood), Callie Thorne (Rescue Me)

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Cavanaugh, a Seattle native, considers himself an ambassador for his beloved city and is the man responsible for getting a rainbow Pride flag into a majority of the businesses on Capitol Hill for Seattle Pride.

Seattle Pride 2011 got off to a rocky start after the Space Needle’s initial decision to not fly the rainbow flag during Pride weekend as they had in 2010. This decision sparked heated discussions across multiple social media platforms, an online petition asking the Space Needle to fly the flag once again, local and national news coverage, and a wave of negative PR for the famous Seattle icon.

“They took a lot of heat for their decision,” said Cavanaugh. “They made a business decision at the Gay community’s expense, and it really knocked me down a few steps.”

The Pride flag is a cherished symbol for the LGBT community and it represents the community’s long fight for equality and legal protection. While some members of the community were seeing red after the Space Needle’s decision, Cavanaugh heard a call to action. He recognized an opportunity to take his disappointment and frustration and harness it in a positive manner for the greater good of the community. He took this opportunity to the streets.

“I wanted to respectfully show the Space Needle that there were a lot of other private businesses that were willing to fly the flag,” said Cavanaugh. “I consider what I did community outreach.”

With assistance from the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce and Healeo, two Capitol Hill businesses that purchased a large number of the Pride flags to distributed, Cavanaugh made it his personal mission to stop by every business on Broadway, the Pike/Pine corridor, and Madison Street to talk with business owners about adorning their storefronts with a flag. He admitted he was slightly nervous at first about talking to business owners, but those fears were quickly washed away by the positive reception and support he received.

“Giving out the flag to our local businesses was one of the best days of my life; it put a face with those in the community that support us,” said Cavanaugh. “Our supporters really cover every ethnic, cultural, age, and gender demographic out there.”

Over a three-day period, Cavanaugh canvassed the entire Capitol Hill “Gayborhood” and handed out almost 200 flags to local businesses. “If the business was closed, I was stuffing the flag under the door, in the mail slot, anywhere I could put it,” Cavanaugh said with a smile.

Of all the businesses that he spoke with, only one turned down the opportunity to fly the flag, he said.

With all of the positive response from the community, Cavanaugh was surprised that Healeo, which helped supply the community with Pride flags, had received threats for their support for the LGBT community.

“All kinds of ugly heads will come up.

Some people just don’t want to understand,” Cavanaugh said. “All of that hate-filled stuff made me think twice, but it did not diminish my resolve. And Justin Brotman, the owner of Healeo – what a beautiful guy – he reaffirmed why I was doing this. If he can do it, I can do it.”

Cavanaugh thinks that LGBT community has made amazing advances over the last 40 years and that negative backlash to the community is nothing new.

“We’re the last group of people fighting for equal rights under the law, and we’re not going to shut up or go away,” he said.

As for the businesses that supported him on his Pride flag mission, Cavanaugh said, “We’re proud of you for being proud of us. It gives me goose bumps. Thank you.”

group with 4,400+ members and a comical “Red, White, and Dead” YouTube trailer.

In order to be considered one of the 4,522 world record achievers, you had to pay the $5 admission fee and get your picture taken as proof that you were at the event as one of the undead. According to sponsors, there were actually an estimated 7,000-7,500 participants in the walk (and one Tranny who showed up to her friend’s house three hours late and didn’t have time to get her make-up did).

The zombies themselves were of wide variety. Along with the classic blood-splattered corpses, undead brides, and zombie hunters with chunks taken out of them were an undead Mario and Luigi, zombie robots, and an undead Gumby. There was also a particularly famished zombie who decided to bring a brain to eat with him while on the walk.

There were also several food carts for those who preferred a cerebrum-free dinner, and a beer garden to assist zombies in their stagger swagger. The proceeds from the beer garden were donated to the Fremont Arts Council.

The gates to the event itself opened at 2 p.m., and throughout the day several bands including the Staxx Brothers and Kulture Shock performed in “Rock the Block,” Seattle’s newest outdoor music concert. The walk itself was scheduled to start at 6 p.m., but due to an excess of people still in the admissions line it was pushed back to 7 p.m.

After the walk concluded, the Rat City Roller Girls were guest judges for the costume contest, where the best and most creative zombies were rewarded.

The event was a success. It reclaimed the record from New Jersey, and now the flesh-rotting, blood-gushing growlers and grunters who made up the “Red, White, and Dead” Fremont zombie walk will have a new number next year to sink their teeth into.

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w e e k o f J u l y 8 - J u l y 14

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Brash overconfidence is sure to get you into trouble. You do have what it takes, but consider slowly and carefully what your strongest virtues are. A little humility will give you perspective and enhance your strengths.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): You can get away with almost anything, but second-guessing yourself will ruin this lucky streak. Meditation aids focus, but don’t get trapped in distraction or dawdling. Stay clear on your ideals and purpose; they will pull you through.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20): As usual, your mouth is the surest opening to trouble. Think ahead! When in doubt, trust in your friends for appropriate guidelines. Meditative reflection is helpful, not just for verbal discipline, but for clarity in professional goals and partnership.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22): Venus in your sign makes you more attractive, but not necessarily to whom you want to attract!

Stick to your standards. Do not submit to pressure! A philosophical sense of humor will get you through awkward advances and other potentially ugly situations.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): You need to clear the air and explore new ideas. Just be careful when and where! This is what friends are for, not your boss. Actually, once you have those ideas honed and polished your boss will probably love them!

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Whatever you’re worried about, face the problem directly. Discussing it with your partner could solve it. (Not discussing it together could in fact be the problem!) If words fail you, try round one in the bedroom.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): It’s your moment to shine. Worrying about family and relations could hold back your career, but understanding them as important support and resources will strengthen you. It’s all in your attitude and knowing how empowering your roots really are.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): There is a special pleasure in getting to the truth of the matter, but doing so could be very disruptive to personal and work relationships. Conspire with, not against, your potential allies in your search for understanding.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Allow yourself to be challenged by new ideas without arguing about them.

Just consider them and see how they might be constructively applied. You love your theories, but practical experience is what proves truth and value.

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Asserting yourself can create disaster at home. Pay attention and be ready to adapt. It may take some sacrifice, probably of some aspect of your ego, but foresight and your willingness to transform will save you.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Pay close attention to what your partner has to tell you. Don’t argue! You don’t have to agree; you do have to think about it. Affirming roots and community will give you the strength you need to make necessary changes.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Changes at work are likely to be a blessing in disguise. Friends’ advice that you don’t like will prove most helpful. It may need more discussion for you to fully understand. Keep an open mind.

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Chris Azzopardi: With all of its arena rock and pop influences, The Incredible Machine is a departure from your country roots. Does Sugarland still consider itself a country act?

Jennifer Nettles: You know, I’m so grateful that country music found us first. I love all kinds of music, and clearly not only can you tell from The Incredible Machine but even from songs on past albums or our cover choices. I just love to sing all kinds of music.

That being said, I consider myself country if you like country, and if you don’t like country but you like what we do – awesome! I love that, too. I think it’s really what speaks to the human spirit.

As an artist, it always feels a little bit squishy to try to answer that question – because you never want to be pinned in one way or another, while at the same time I feel very proud to be called country. Obviously I’m so grateful that they play us on country radio and that country fans love it, and I’m grateful that pop fans love it as well. So what do I call it? I call it good.

Azzopardi: Considering your cover choices, from Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable” to “Love Shack” and even “Stayin’ Alive,” I’m starting to think that maybe Jennifer Nettles has the musical taste of a Gay man.

Nettles: [Laughs.] Yes, absolutely! What’s not to love about that? And you would definitely think that if you saw our current show, because we’ve been closing with “Like a Prayer” by Madonna.

Azzopardi: See, it’s so true. I called it here first.

Nettles: I will totally credit you with it.

If people ask me, “What are your musical tastes?” from now on I will say those of a Gay man. [Laughs.]

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Azzopardi: Around the time the album was released, there was a higher reporting of suicides among gay youth – and the song “Stand Up” from The Incredible Machine felt particularly relevant. What was on your mind when you wrote it?

Nettles: There wasn’t one specific event that inspired it. It’s really a song about finding one’s own voice wherever you feel unseen or wherever it is you feel you need to be empowered. Just as you’re saying it resonated with you regarding the bullying and Gay teen suicides, if the song can be a place of healing and a place of inspiration – man, I mean, that’s why we do what we do as artists. So there wasn’t one specific event that inspired that song as much as it is, I guess I should say both fortunately and unfortunately, a message that people need to hear and have needed to hear throughout the ages.

Azzopardi: Do you get much feedback from Gay people who are inspired by your music?

Nettles: People sometimes will reach out with their personal stories. I did Nate Berkus’ television show a number of months ago when we were about to release The Incredible Machine, and in the audience was a woman who was a huge fan. She spoke to how our music really helped to empower her when she was coming out.

So I do get stories like that at times. Sometimes people share them out and openly and say, “This was my specific experience as a Gay person.” Sometimes people just say, “Hey, you helped me through a hard time,” and they don’t go into specifics. But we’ve had coming-out stories, and I feel honored to be able to help someone through that part of their life, for sure. All one really wants is to be seen as who they are, and to be able to be a part of that and be associated with someone who is coming into themselves – regardless of it being coming out, or figuring out what you want to do in your life – that’s a beautiful time and a beautiful thing.

Azzopardi: There’s always a risk too, though, when someone comes out. I read that after country artist Chely Wright came out, she lost a considerable chunk of her fan base because she’s living openly as a Lesbian now. Do you think a country artist coming out really has a big effect on their fan base?

Nettles: I don’t know. People would tend to, I’m sure, stereotype quote-unquote “country fans” as being either more conservative, or less tolerant or more closedminded. I don’t know when I look out at my audience. I am sure there are people who may be intolerant that are in the audience, but when I look out there, I see such a wide demographic that it’s hard for me to speak specifically. And I definitely can’t speak for all country artists – nor could I speak to all country fans as to whether there would be an effect. One would think stereotypically that there would be. I would like to think not. But at the end of the day, the reality is in many ways, as a culture in this country, we still have far to go as far as people understanding, being educated and being comfortable with different lifestyles, whatever that may be.

Azzopardi: Many country stars have actually addressed Gay issues in the press, including Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, and Dolly Parton. And yet we still don’t have a major country artist who’s out. Why do you think that is?

Nettles: I don’t know why that is. Let’s discuss here for a moment, because clearly there are Gay country fans. I can’t even speak as to why. Why do you think? Maybe we might come up with something here.

Azzopardi: My guess is that they’re putting their career on the line; it’s scary for a country artist to come out in such a conservative arena, as you said.

Nettles: But isn’t it scary for any artist to come out? Even in mainstream pop it is. I mean, thank god – and I’ve said this before – for Adam Lambert. Thank god for eyeliner. I have needed a sexy man to wear eyeliner since The Cure. Since Robert Smith, no one has really been able to do it for me in that way.

Azzopardi: We need a country artist who’d wear eyeliner.

Nettles: Right! But then, well, when you look at that we don’t even allow – come on.

We will allow eyeliner on the girls, that’s for sure, but as far as image maybe it’s not conducive to – I don’t know why. But someone needs to.

Azzopardi: Let’s talk about the legal battles that you had with ex-member Kristen Hall, who sued you last year for profits she said she was owed. Did it leave a bad taste in your mouth for Lesbians?

Nettles: [Laughs.] Ba-dum-chh! Well, obviously, I’m not allowed to speak about the legal battles, but I love Lesbians. Come on, let’s be honest. It doesn’t matter. Whatever.

How hypocritical of me would that be to say I had a bad experience with this one individual or a good experience with this other individual and it totally makes me think that everyone is like that? Oh, please. It doesn’t.

But I love the way you asked the question.

Azzopardi: Who’s your girl crush?

Nettles: There are so many wonderful women out there. As far as actresses go, I love Meryl Streep.

Azzopardi: You really are a Gay man.

Nettles: Maybe this will continue the whole idea that I’m actually a Gay man: I have this thing for British women. I love Judi Dench. I love Helen Mirren. I love these women, and I definitely do have big girl crushes on them. I’m trying to think as far as musicians go. I mean, what’s not to love about Beyoncé?

Azzopardi: I read that you want to be on Glee.

Nettles: I would love to be on Glee, thus furthering the myth that I’m a Gay man.

[Laughs.]

Azzopardi: I was thinking they could work you in as Kurt’s mom in flashbacks.

What do you think of being the dead mother of a Gay son?

Nettles: I would love it! Any way they could work me in – I would be the janitor sweeping the hallway of the school and cleaning out lockers, I don’t care.

Azzopardi: Based on your music videos, you’re actually a really great actress. You’re so convincing in the “Stay” video, but then “Stuck Like Glue” just reinforces how great of an actress you really are.

Nettles: [Laughs.] Or how great of a stalker I am.

Azzopardi: Do you have any interest in acting?

Nettles: I do! And I actually love it. Theater is definitely something that, through the course of my childhood and even in college, I enjoyed participating in. I would love to do theater, or as far as movies or television goes, if the right thing came along I would definitely entertain it. Right now everything has been so focused on my music career, and obviously music is my first love, so I’ve been focused there. But if the right thing came along, absolutely! I mean obviously I love doing it; I have a lot of fun in the videos. I would definitely be open to that.

Azzopardi: So just when I thought you couldn’t get any more adorable, you dance around in your pajamas in Sara Bareilles’ “Uncharted” video. How did that come about?

Nettles: Sara just reached out and said, “Hey, I’m doing this video and asking all my friends to be a part of it. Would you consider doing it?” I was like, “Sure, just tell me when you need it.” She wrote: “I need it tomorrow!” And I was like, “OK, I’m just going to do something casual.” So when I got up that morning, I said, “Hey, I’m going to do that in my pajamas – that’s casual enough.” And that’s what I did. It was fun!

Azzopardi: In the spirit of The Incredible Machine, what are some of your favorite incredible machines?

Nettles: Ooh, I hate to say it, and I’m a bit of a Luddite, but I would say that if I did not have my Blackberry it would be a challenging time. It keeps me connected.

Unfortunately – maybe people will gasp – I don’t get into a lot of toys and games, like the apps. I wish I loved them, because I feel like there’s a club out there that I’m not a part of. [Laughs.]

I also think, as I’m sitting in my dressing room right now looking around, for me as a singer, a humidifier is a pretty friggin’ incredible machine. And I just got a new place and I actually have a dishwasher, and that’s an incredible machine. I didn’t have one for years. I took it out to put a wine refrigerator in – because I have my priorities!

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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer Diane Schuur July 1 Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley Diane Schuur was in superb form when she played at Dimitrou’s Jazz Alley last weekend. The performance was her first Seattle appearance in three years.

“Deedles,” as she’s commonly known, sat down to a piano on stage and immediately greeted the audience by saying, “Hello, everyone. It’s wonderful to be here again in the Emerald City.” Then she went to work.

The Tacoma native opened with a cover of Merle Haggard’s “Today I Started Loving You Again” off her newest album The Gathering, a collection of reinterpreted country classics with a jazz twist. Midway through the song, she began scatting and matched her guitar note by note – you couldn’t tell the difference which was which.

She then channeled Patsy Cline on the waltzy “Why Can’t He Be You?” although it was actually recorded by Hank Cochran.

Dressed in black pants and a bright pink top, Deedles impressively held onto one note of that song for nearly a minute. “Land of Make Believe,” plucked from Chuck Mangione’s catalog, showcased the two-time Grammy winner on piano – another skill she’s known for. During the almost 10-minute piece, her voice hit an upper pitch just like a screeching saxophone.

In total, Schuur performed eight tracks

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from The Gathering, but did save room for a few jazz standards, including a sassy rendition of Duke Ellington’s “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If it Ain’t Got That Swing)” that featured drum rolls, cowbell, and light cymbals.

On a cover of Tammy Wynette’s “Til I Can Make it on My Own,” Schuur’s vocals had that rare quality, similar to Linda Ronstadt’s, which sounded as if she was crying when she sang.

Not entirely serious, Deedles referenced the movie Happy Feet in between songs and joked with those in attendance. “Penguins, right?” she quipped. “Kind of cute, from what I saw.” Schurr has been blind since birth.

She tapped away on piano with authority during “Taking a Chance on Love,” then slowed down for a saloon-style version of Dallas Frazier’s “Beneath Still Waters.”

When introducing the number “Don’t Touch Me,” featuring Alison Krauss on the recorded track, Schuur again had fun with the audience, saying, “Not to be confused with ‘Don’t Touch This,’” and then corrected herself to “Can’t Touch This.” She managed to get a chuckle from the crowd, who by this point were clapping loudly and shouting out messages, like a man who yelled, “Deedles, you get better and better!”

Diane Schuur More expert scatting was inserted into Willie Nelson’s “Healing Hands of Time,” “Louisiana Sunday Afternoon.” to her advantage in a performance that was a surprise take on a rather tranquil balWhile she now lives in California, Dee- remarkable and genuinely delightful. In four lad. Schuur closed the show with the saucy dles’ home turf is Seattle. And she used that words: she’s still got it.

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Sin City is the perfect destination for uninhibited fun. And it’s about to get even more sinful and colorful when the desert playground hosts “Gay Nights Las Vegas” Want a weekend in Vegas with no arm on August 4-7, a four-day bash catering to twisting required? With reasonably priced LGBT visitors. Presented by MGM Resorts flights and under two hours from Seattle, International, the event will include nightly

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soirees, pool parties, and special promotions at hot hotels like ARIA Casino & Resort, Mandalay Bay, New York-New York, and the Mirage, to name a few. Guests who purchase Gay Nights packages will receive VIP access cards that allow complimentary or priority entry to specific events, plus discounts at the city’s top restaurants and retail stores. Visit www.gaynights.com for details and information. Also, check out Shaun Knittel’s feature piece in Seattle Gay News’ summer travel spread, online at www.sgn. org (June 17 issue), for recommendations on where to go and what to do in Las Vegas.

It’s time to head north to Vancouver, B.C.! The city will host two big Gay events in the coming weeks, the North America Outgames (July 25-31, www.vancouver2011outgames.com) and Vancouver Pride Parade & Festival (July 31, www.vancouverpride.ca). Hotel accommodations should be made soon for best availability, and my personal recommendations are the Westin Grand (www.westingrandvancouver.com), Opus Hotel (www.opushotel.com/vancouver), Sandman Suites on Davie (www. sandmanhotels.com), and the newly opened Burrard (www.burrardinn.com) – the latter two are crawling distance to the Gay bars, while the Westin Grand is offering specific Outgames and Pride packages. Ace of Base (“All That She Wants,” “Beautiful Life”), Kim Kuzma, Sugarbeach, Alice Ali, Matthew Presidente, Dragonette, and Carol Pope have all been booked as performers for the Outgames festivities.

Getting to Germany just got incredibly easier. Condor Airlines (www.condor.com) launched a brand-new service between Seattle and Frankfurt last week with fully loaded planes coming and going at SeaTac Airport. This doesn’t eliminate Lufthansa’s

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service, which initially connected both cities with non-stop flights in 2009 – in fact, the two German airlines work cohesively with each other in some capacity. Condor will fly out of Seattle on a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft twice weekly, on Mondays (7:20 p.m. departure, 2:50 p.m. next day Frankfurt arrival) and Thursdays (6:05 p.m. departure, 1:30 p.m. next day Frankfurt arrival). Each flight includes three cabin classes – comfort (business), premium economy, and economy – and with easy connections throughout Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, aside from usual lower fares, Condor could be your ticket to a fabulous vacation. Did I mention that Paris is gorgeous in the fall?

We all know Seattle ranks as one of the nation’s top live theater hubs, but did you know Tempe, Arizona, is up there as well? Colleen Jennings-Roggensack is the only Tony Awards voter in that entire state and runs the ASU Gammage, an on-campus theater designed by famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. If you happen to be in the Tempe or Phoenix area on business or on a leisurely escape, consider the Gammage’s 2011-12 season that includes West Side Story (September 27-October 2), Blue Man Group (November 1-6), Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical (December 6-11), Stomp (December 28-31), Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific (January 10-15), Wicked (February 15-March 11), Green Day’s American Idiot (April 24-29), Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles (May 11-12), La Cage Aux Folles (May 15-20), and Million Dollar Quartet (June 5-10). Yes, I know, several of these productions have already come through Seattle. But there’s no such thing as seeing Wicked too many times.

Lastly, if funds aren’t immediately available to travel this summer far outside Seattle, may I suggest a road trip to Portland, San Juan Islands, Eastern Washington, or Bellingham. Low-priced lodging, in the form of motels and campsites, make for an affordable getaway.

SGN’s latest travel issue is available online at www.sgn.org, in the special section of our June 17 edition.

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SATURDAY - July 9

Opening Day - Seattle United Soccer League Summer Season. Games at 10am & 11:30am.

Miller Soccer Complex, 19th Ave E & E Thomas St. See website for complete summer schedule. www. seattleunitedsl.com 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 Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 9am. Greenlake (outside Evans Pool). Every Saturday. GLBT running & walking club sponsors weekly runs, monthly potlucks, track & field activity, annual Run With Pride. 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

Debate for Beginners. 11am-4pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. A hands-on workshop for opinionated people! Improve your skills as a social advocate & work out your public speaking jitters in a friendly environment with experienced coaches. $20 fee includes lunch & materials. Call ahead to reserve a spot. 722-2453.

School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts Open House. 1-5pm. SANCA, 674 S Orcas St. Tour our 7600 SF expansion work in progress & see the recent improvements in our theater space. Watch classes in action & feats of daring by our Youth Performers. www. sancaseattle.org Olympic Music Festival - Mozart Festival in Quilcene. 2pm. 7360 Center Rd, Quilcene. Features the Festival Quartet performing string works by Mozart. www.olympicmusicfestival.org 4th Annual Bi Community Picnic. 3-7pm. Ravenna Park Picnic Shelter, 2000 NE 58th St, just north of Ravenna Blvd NE on 20th Ave NE. We’ll provide burgers, sausages, veggie burgers & plates. You bring a non-alcoholic beverage & something to share, such as salad or dessert. RSVP to www.socializer.cpm/event/ binetseattle/picnic2011 Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouth center. org. (Also meets Thursdays & Fridays 4-10pm.)

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

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

3rd Annual Queer TV Show. Doors 7:30pm, Show 8pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Starring Sylvia O’Stayformore, Aleksa Manila, Gams Galore, Anita Goodman, Pidgeon von Tramp, Dahlia Ste Cyr, Glitter Tribe, Luscious Ladypop & more! Sliding scale $10-$20 at the door. Benefits Allyship. www.LGBTQ Allyship.org

SUNDAY - July 10

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

Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHiking Group/

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July 9 thru July 17 & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only LGBT speaking club. www.Freely Speaking.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

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

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

Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Monday. A facilitated support & discussion group for Trans, Genderqueer, gender variant & gender questioning youth, ages 14-22. www. lamberthouse.org Lambert House Art Night. 7:15-8:45pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org 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 “West Side Story” & the American Imagination.

Doors 6:30pm, Event 7:30-9pm. Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave. A celebration of “West Side Story” in an evening of songs, stories & clips from the movie. Includes booksigning with Misha Berson. Tickets $5. www. brownpapertickets.com

TUESDAY - July 12

Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday.

Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards!

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

Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. Perfect for guys looking for more relaxed play, who are just getting back into soccer, just learning the game and/or want to supplement their competitive play with a recreational team. To sign up visit www.raincitysoccer.org Eyewitness Report from Labor-Community Fight Back Conference. 2-4pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Amalgamated Transit Union delegate Linda Averill will report back from a national conference to plan a coordinated response to the devastating budget crisis. FREE. Brunch served at 1pm for a $7 donation.

Daring Divorced Divas. 3-5pm. SASG, 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. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. NEW GROUP. Meets every Sunday. A support group for individuals coming to terms with the challenges of Hepatitis C. 322-2437.

Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/ Weds/Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Simply Sundays. 5:30-7pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Peer support for recovery from substance abuse. www.sasgcc.org Uncle Samantha’s Group. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ veterans group, for vets who served during peace time or conflict.

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

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday.

Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Monday. Ongoing 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen.

322-2584, www.sasgcc.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County.

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

LCS Foster Care Monthly Information Meeting.

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

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

Sex, Dating & Relationships. 6-7pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Cineoke. Doors 6:30pm, Show 7-9:30pm. Jewel Box Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 2nd Ave. It’s like karaoke - only better! You’re the star of your favorite movie musical. Pick any scene to sing along to, while the film and lyrics are projected onto the screen.

Hundreds of songs to choose from. $5 cover. www. threedollarbillcinema.org Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. FredLind Manor, 1802 17th Ave. Every Monday (except holidays

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

Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 3222437. www.sasgcc.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org Alzheimer’s Association’s LGBT Caregivers’ Support Group. 6:30-8pm. Elderhealth Northwest, 6555 Ravenna Ave NE (entrance on NE 68th St). Meets 2nd Tuesday each month. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia. For more information, contact group facilitator Caila Nickerson, 781-248-3524 (cell) or email: cailanickerson@gmail.com Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets every Tuesday.

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

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

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

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

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

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All are welcome, uniforms optional. 322-2437, www. sasgcc.org Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

MONDAY - July 11

listing at 6pm.)

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

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

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

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

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

community calendar

WEDNESDAY - July 13

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 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 GSBA Prime Time Mixer. 5:30-7:30pm. The Hall at Fauntleroy, 9131 California Ave SW. GSBA members $10, non-members $15, students $10. www,thegsba. org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter.

(425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Grief & Loss. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. LGBTQ peer support group for issues surrounding grief & loss. 322-2437. www.sasgcc.org Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Come & discuss the best Gay novels with us. Join other book-lovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come only once or come to every meeting. For info, call 322-2437; nickdimartin@earthlink.net Courage to Thrive. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Peer support for survivors of childhood sexual assault. thrivortrees@ gmail.com POZSeattle POZ Social. 6-8pm. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave. Meet us on the back patio for BBQ, socializing, to catch up with old friends, to make new ones & a whole lot of fun. This event is free (except for the cost of beverages) & is for all HIV+ men & their friends, regardless of age, shape, size or color. www. pozseattle.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.)

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

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

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

322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project Steering Committee Meeting. 7pm. Call for Capitol Hill location. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month.

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

Rain City Jacks. Interbay/West Queen Anne. 1st Sunday each month, 2pm; 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm. Locations & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & nonprofit private club. Membership required. Enrollment available at the door. Email info@raincityjacks.org for detailed info, or call 1-888-809-5033. Adult men only. www.raincityjacks.org Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemoviebears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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for returning guests. http://sta.clubexpress.com.

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

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

Puddletown Squares “A Little Bit of Gay Paris.”

7-9pm. St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 111 NE 80th St. A free taste of Gay square dancing. Casual dress, gender neutral partnering, singles & couples welcome. www.puddletownsquares.org Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.)

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

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

For information, community events & “questioning” visit www.gfas.org or our message board at http://groups. yahoo.com/groups/gayfathersseattle Shifting Gears. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 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. sasgcc.org

FRIDAY - July 15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 - July 14

Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.”

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

BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting.

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

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

Queer Night at the Bremerton/Kitsap Health Department. 4:30-7pm. 109 Austin Dr, Bremerton. Meets 2nd Thursday each month. HIV/AIDS & STD testing in a GLBT positive environment. Call Sue or Steve at (360) 337-5235.

Write Your Heart Out - A Queer Youth & Allies Writing Group. 5:30-6:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. We all have a story to tell.

What is yours? Write Your Heart Out is a safe place for Queer youth & allies 22 & under to explore one’s self thru the written word. Fiction, non-fiction & poetry will be encouraged & supported. 322-2515, www. lambert house.org Come Out For Yourself (COFY). 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Thursday. Peer support for people dealing with issues of sexual orientation. www.sasgcc.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937.

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

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

Bite of Seattle (7/15-7/17). Fri 7/15 & Sat 7/16 : 11am-9pm; Sun 7/17: 11am-8pm. Seattle Center. The Northwest’s premier food festival. www.comcastbiteof seattle.com Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Thursdays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.)

La Movida. 6-7pm. SASG, 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. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www. strengthoverspeed.org 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 & their allies. All are welcomed & invited. (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html 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 Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

Pioneers & Warriors TM. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Peer support group for Gay & Bi men over 40: honoring the past, accepting the present & embracing the future. Group attendance requires facilitator approval. Please contact Joel Davis at 261-6616. www.sasgcc.org GaYme Night 4 Gay & Bi Men. 8pm-1am. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun for Gay & Bi men. www.sasgcc.org 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.

Bollywood Outdoor Film Series: “Black.” 9:30pm.

Volunteer Park Amphitheater. “Black” portrays a blind & deaf girl & her relationship with her teacher. Winner of the national Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. FREE.

SATURDAY - July 16

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Bite of Seattle (7/15-7/17). Fri 7/15 & Sat 7/16: 11am-9pm; Sun 7/17: 11am-8pm. Seattle Center. The Northwest’s premier food festival. www.comcastbiteof seattle.com Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday each month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lamberthouse.org 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.

Seattle Rainbow Contra Dance. Lesson 7pm, Dance 7:30-10pm. Ballard Oddfellows Hall, 1706 NW Market St. Features the Straw Hat String Band, with Laura Me Smith calling. $8. www.seattledance.org OUTDancing Gay Night. 7:30pm-lesson; 8-11pmdance. Century Ballroom, East Hall, 915 E Pine St,

Celebrating 38 Years!

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.

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

SUNDAY - July 17

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

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. This monthly informal auto enthusiasts event starts with breakfast at this location with a show & tell and continues to a chosen point of interest. ethylforever@hotmail.com Bite of Seattle (7/15-7/17). Fri 7/15 & Sat 7/16: 11am-9pm; Sun 7/17: 11am-8pm. Seattle Center. The Northwest’s premier food festival. www.comcastbiteof seattle.com Seattle Prime Timers Monthly Potluck Social & General Meeting. 2-4pm. Seattle First Baptist Church Recreation Hall, 1111 Harvard Ave (at E Seneca St enter thru glass doors on Harvard Ave.) Meets 3rd Sunday most months. Bring a dish to serve 6-8 people. $4 door fee covers hall rental. 329-0793.

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

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.

Rosehedge/Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www. rosehedge.org; www.multifaith.org Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschools coalition.org SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. www.seamec.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503.

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

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

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

(425) 339-5298.

SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; 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.emeraldcitysoftball. 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. pacificnw gra.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.seattlevolleyball club.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www. teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934.

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

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

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

Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. 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) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/ Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.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

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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

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

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

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

Report domestic violence and sexual assault.

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

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

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

LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; lgbtms connection@comcast.net. Support group for LGBT persons

Visit us online www.sgn.org

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: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Northwest Bears: www.nw bears.com; The Olympians: www.TheOlympians. net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 888-809-5035, www.raincityjacks.org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples.org; Seattle Men in Leather: www. seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, www.seattle primetimers.org.

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

Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworksseattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/ proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www. seattle-pflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Project at the API Safety Center, April, 4679976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910,

Please fax weekly changes to (206) 322-7188 or email them to seattleGaynews@yahoo.com no later than 3 pm on Tuesdays!

FRIDAY

Century Ballroom - Gay Night 3rd & 4th Friday every month. 7:30 pm lesson $5.00 with cover; 8:30 pm dance $7.00. 21+ with ID. Changes - Prime Rib dinner, $11.75; other dinner special, $8.25.

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

DJ Dance 9 pm - 1:30 am. Hosted by Eric. Bear Night, 2nd Friday every month.

The Cuff Complex - Country Dance, 7:00 - 10:30 pm.

High Energy Dance, 10:30 pm - 3 am. Cover $5.00 @ 9 pm www.cuffcomplex.com.

The Elite - No cover! 12pm -2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, $1 off call cocktails, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3.00 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, $3.00 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - No cover … ever!!! Start your weekend off right. Happy Hour 6 - 8 pm.Weekly beer & cocktail specials.

Neighbours Nightclub - House music with DJ Eric.

9 pm - 4 am 21+ * Cover charges as follows: 9 pm - 12 am, $5.00; 12 am - 2 am, $8.00; 2 am - 4 am, $10.00* **From 2 am - 4 am, 18+ with valid ID on main floor** www.neighboursnightclub.com.

Neighbours Underground - Efren's Divas Latin Night. 10 pm - 2 am. 21+ with valid ID. $5.00 cover. 206328-5198.

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 Freddy King of Pants 9 pm - midnight.

R Place - Happy Hour with Jeff 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 drafts. Daily drink and bottle specials. Lashes Cabaret at 9 pm with Chablis & company. DJ E spins on the 3rd floor at 10pm VJ Flow spins the top Videos on the 2nd floor.

Seattle Eagle - LEATHER NIGHT (watch for events) DJs SMILLER & BunD 8 pm - 2 am.

Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour, 4 - 7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Dancing with DJ Ricki Leigh.

Twisted - Dancing with DJ Matt Stands, 1st Friday of the month: DJ Trent Von and wet t-shirt contest, 2nd Friday of the month: Fetish Night www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $4 Jäger Bombs. South Side Boogie-Dancing, 9 pm - 2 am, with DJ Dirty Dan. Karaoke in the Main Room, 9 pm - 2 am. No cover.

Wildrose - www.thewildrosebar.com.

SATURDAY

Changes - Happy Hour till 7 pm. Free video games & pool all day & Night. Tacos 2 for $2.00 until sold out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MONDAY

Changes - Happy Hour all day and night.

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

See us at www.clubsilverstone.com.

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

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

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

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

PURR Cocktail Lounge - Happy Hour 4-7pm.

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

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY

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

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

Free pool all day - 2 tables.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Karaoke 9pm-2am with José.

Wildrose - Taco Tuesday. No cover.

WEDNESDAY

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

A Black Nail production.

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

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

The Cuff Complex - Free pool & Pitcher Special.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ANIMALS ESPRESSO - 550 12th Ave. - 329-3914 BALTIC ROOM - 1207 Pine St. - 625-4444 BAR MYX - 2810 Western Ave. - 588-1834 BEACON PUB - 3057 Beacon Ave. S. - 726-0238 THE BOTTLENECK LOUNGE - 2328 E. Madison St. - 323-1098 THE BROADWAY GRILL - 314 Broadway E. - 328-7000 C.C. ATTLE’S BAR & GRILLE - 1701 E. Olive Way THE CANTERBURY - 534 15th Ave. E. - 322-3130 CHANGES IN WALLINGFORD - 2103 N. 45th - 545-8363 CHAPEL BAR - 1600 Melrose Ave. - 447-4180 THE CRESCENT - 1413 E. Olive Way - 720-8188 THE CUFF COMPLEX - 1533 13th Ave. - 323-1525 DOUBLE HEADER - 407 2nd Ave. S. - 464-9918 ELITE - 1520 E. Olive Way - 860-0999 GALERIAS - 611 Broadway E. - 322-5757 GLO’S - 1621 E. Olive Way - 324-2577 INSOMNIAX - 102 15th Ave. E. - 3230CAFE JAZZ ALLEY - 2033 6th Ave. E. - 441-9729 JULIA’S - 300 Broadway Ave. E. - 860-1818 KURRENT - 600 E. Pine St. - 323-1923 THE LOBBY - 916 E. Pike St. - 328-6703 MAE’S CAFE - 6412 Phinney Ave. N. - 782-1222 MADISON PUB - 1315 E. Madison - 325-6537 NEIGHBOURS - 1509 Broadway - 324-5358 POCO WINE ROOM - 1408 E. Pine St. - 322-9463 PONY - 1221 E. Madison St. - 324-2854 PURR - 1518 11th Ave. - 325-3112 R PLACE - 619 E. Pine - 322-8828 RE-BAR - 1114 Howell at Boren - 233-9873 ROSEBUD RESTAURANT & BAR - 719 E. Pike - 323-6636 SEATTLE EAGLE - 314 E. Pike - 621-7591 TIDBIT - 1401 Broadway - 323-0840 TOMMY GUN - 1703 E. Olive Way WILDROSE - 1021 E. Pike - 324-9210

RETAIL SHOPS

CASTLE SUPERSTORE #17 - 206 Broadway Ave. E. - 204-0126 DOGHOUSE LEATHERS - 1312 E. Pike St. - 257-0231 EMERSON SALON - 909 E. Pike St. - 323-7437 MAIL BOXES ETC. - Above QFC at Broadway & Pike - 324-5600 THE CRYPT - 1516 11th Ave. 325-3882 ONYX LEATHER - 1605 12th Ave. #8 - 328-1965 SALONDEWI/RED DRAWERS - 1525 14th. - 381-DIVA(3482) STAN’S ADULT SUPERSTORE - 9630 16th Ave. SW - 762-3299 UNDER U 4 MEN - 709 Broadway Ave. E. - 324-6446 TABOO VIDEO - 1012 1st Ave. - 622-SEXY TOYS IN BABELAND - 707 E. Pike St. - 328-2914

LOVER’S - 193 Telegraph Road - (360) 752-1862 RUMORS CABARET - 1119 Railroad - (306) 671-1849

EVERETT

LOVER’S - 112 SE Everett - (425) 353-3607 LOVER’S - 3402 Broadway - (425) 252-8754 TWISTED - 1611 Everett Ave. - (425) 438-4111

KENT

LOVER’S - 25801 104th Ave. S.E. - (253) 852-1720 SWANK - 24437 Russell Rd. - (253) 854-2110 THE VIBE - 226 1st Ave. S., 98032 - (253) 852-0815 THE VOYEUR - 604 Central Ave. S. - (253) 850-8428

LA CONNER

THE HERON INN & WATERGRASS DAY SPA 117 Maple Ave. - (877) 883-8899 - info@theheron.com

OLYMPIA

DARBY’S CAFE - 211 5th Ave. S.E. - (360) 357-6229 DESIRE VIDEO - 3126 Pacific Ave. - (360) 352-0820 LOVER’S - 3959 Martin Way E. Suite D - (360) 456-7300 JAKES - 311 4th Ave. E. - (360) 956-3247 URBAN ONION - 116 Legion Way - (360) 943-9242

PORT ANGELES

MAPLE ROSE INN - 112 Reservoir Rd - (800) 570-2007

SPOKANE

DEMPSEY’S BRASS RAIL - 909 W 1st Ave. - (509) 747-5362 THE LOFT - 410 W. Sprague Ave. - (509) 455-7260

AIRPORT TAVERN - 5406 S. Tacoma Way - (253) 475-9730 CASTLE SUPERSTORE - 6015 Tacoma Mall Blvd. - (253) 471-0391 CLUB SILVERSTONE - 739 - 1/2 St. Helens Ave. - (253) 404-0273 THE FANTASY SHOP - 2301 6th Ave. - (253) 272-6640 LOVER’S - 7002 Tacoma Mall Blvd., #F - (253) 475-2271 RAINBOW CENTER - 741 St. Helens Ave. - (253) 383-2318 SHAKABRAH JAVA CAFE - 2618 6th Ave. - (253) 572-2787

TUKWILA

LOVER’S - 530 Southcenter Blvd. - (206) 248-5085

WENATCHEE

THE CELLAR CAFE - 240 N. Mission St. - (509) 662-172

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QINERGY-BODY-WORK Non-Erotic Therapeutic Massage, men or women. 25 yrs exp, massage table or massage chair, no shower, convenient parking, small Queen Anne home office/studio, straight male (graphic artist, web author). 50% off 1st session ($45 for 1-1/2 hrs), travel extra. By appt only. Chris Pringer, Reiki Master, 206-286-0899. Add’l info via chalicebridge.com/ BMI-Brochure.html. 39/21 _______________________________ RUSSIAN STYLE

TED

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

www.292-4ted.com 27/3

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38 MEN

_______________________________ 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/ _______________________________

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10 housemates

10 housemates

_______________________________ GREENWOOD/BROADVIEW GM seeking male roommate.

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

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

Job and references required.

Email to BFG777@gmail.com or call 206-355-1226. 27/4 _______________________________ 11 for rent

11 FOR rent

_______________________________ HUGE RENTON condo! 2 BR/1.5 BA. Awesome views! 2 minutes to 405. No pets / no smokers.

Available NOW! $975/mo + security. Christina, 206-4078258. 28/3 _______________________________ SOAP LAKE COTTAGE available July to September and December. Half block to “Healing Waters Park” - Walk to all amenities. Fully-equipped. Sleeps 4 (two queen beds). Rates: $700, Sun to Friday, nightly $155. For more information, contact: soaplakecottage@live.com. 30/6 _______________________________ 13 13 housing for sale

HOUSING FOR SALE

_______________________________ SUNNY BAINBRIDGE ISLAND COTTAGE Sunny Bainbridge cottage on private 1.5 acres. Sunroom, fir floors, 2+ BRs. Detached studio/ office. Organic gardens, fruit trees. Spectacular native plants/ trees. Minutes to ferry, town, farmers market. Photos at windermere.com/217639. $399,000.

Susan Murie Burns, 206-4988479. WRE/BI, Inc. 27/3 _______________________________ WEST SEATTLE CRAFTSMAN WITH PUGET SOUND VIEW Located in the heart of the vibrant Alaska Junction and ideal for indoor or outdoor entertaining. 1911 classic craftsmanship with large wraparound deck and stunning landscaping. $745,000. Photos at www.4412fortyfifth.com. Call Lorrie Brogan, 206-300-7139.

WRE/Wall St., Inc. 26/3 _______________________________

14 HELP WANTED

14 help wanted

_______________________________ 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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17 VOLUNTEERS volunteers wanted

WANTED

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

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

For more info, contact us at www. multifaith.org or 206-324-1520 ext 228. SGN/ _______________________________ LAMBERT HOUSE seeks volunteers to staff LGBT youth center. Email volunteer@ lamberthouse.org or call 206322-2515 ext *817 for more information. SGN/ _______________________________ 19 19 commitment COMMITMENT ceremonies

CEREMONIES

_______________________________ LOVE IS LOVE MARRIAGE EQUALITY Seattle Officiant, Frank Har len, performs LGBT Life Unions and Commitment Ceremonies for same-sex couples in the Seattle area. For more information, visit www.SeattleOfficiant. com. 27/3 _______________________________ 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/ _______________________________ 19 19 home & garden

HOME & GARDEN

_______________________________ www.mindfulcraftsman.com Custom Fences, T rellises & Gates. Will work with you in creating your heart’s desire. Contact Mark, 425-638-3286. 28/3 _______________________________

21 21 licensed LICENSED massage MASSAGE non-sexual

- NON-SEXUAL

_______________________________ 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. bodyworkman.com. 28/3 _______________________________ $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. 28/3 _______________________________ EXCEPTIONAL BODYWORK Release muscle pain & tension through deep tissue, trigger point & myofascial release. Specializing in back, neck & shoulder pain.

Insurance accepted. Matt Shafer, LMP, 206-524-7766. 38/12 _______________________________

36 escorts

36 ESCORTS

_______________________________ EUROPEAN GUY Friendly, masculine, great smile, hung, total bottom, good-looking.

Luke, 206-323-2427. In/Out. 27/3 _______________________________ KAREEM 28, 5’9”, 170 lbs, Mixed, Handsome, Hung, Always Hor ny.

Domination, Watersports, Fetish, Spanking, Toys. In/Out. 425260-5472. Now Hiring. 29/3 _______________________________ MATURE, EXPERIENCED LEATHERMAN offers everything from massage to bondage and leathersex and everything in between! Call 206-326-0104 for appointment. 36/24 _______________________________

MICHAEL

iOUT-CALL2u!

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

SGN/ YesJesse.com jesse@yesjesse.com

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DREAMSCAPE MASSAGE

Enjoy your First Massage at Dreamscape with $10 OFF! We are located at 619 Broadway E. 206-568-3771. DreamscapeMassage.com. SGN/ _______________________________ NEED A REALLY GREAT MASSAGE? Swedish/deep tissue, relaxation, injury treatment, 10+ years experience. David Peacey, LMP. 206-719-7344. 34/9 _______________________________ 27 travel

27 TRAVEL

_______________________________ SOAP LAKE COTTAGE available July to September and December.

Half block to “Healing Waters Park” - Walk to all amenities.

Fully-equipped. Sleeps 4 (two queen beds). Rates: $700, Sun. to Fri.; nightly $155. For more information, contact: soaplakecottage@live.com. 30/6 _______________________________

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

In and outcalls. Text or call 206354-3037 (new phone #) or email BUE_AL@yahoo.com. 27/1 _______________________________ SENSUAL, complete full body touch. 9”, hairy, uncut top. In/ Out. 206-329-0310. Anytime.

28/6 _______________________________ SHIATSU NUDE: Experienced, skilled GL mature male provides whole-body pleasure via physical intimacy; soft/sweet studio with handy location; price low/quality high: I’m 6’2”, 180, smooth & equipped; trim and toned; shaved all over, friendly with class; hours: 2pm-10pm, $40/hr (cash); call Bo: 206-264-7774. 29/3 _______________________________

in the comfort of my home. Ass & ball shave & pubic trim. All three parts only $35. I also do chest, back & legs. Safe & sanitary.

Shave & bodywork combos available. 206-310-3491. 29/3 _______________________________ 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. 35/12 _______________________________ SEX DATE: Chat with and meet hot guys in your local area 24/7.

1-888-788-8989; 1-509-7898439 ($1.14 per minute, phone billing). 18+. 31/6 _______________________________

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

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). 30/5 _______________________________ WELL-EQUIPPED 6’, brown/blue, 155, smooth body, clean-cut college student.

Hung 9-1/2. Josh, 206-478-0612.

28/3 _______________________________

37 BODYWORK

37 bodywork

_______________________________ 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.bodyworkman.com. 28/3 _______________________________ 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. 29/3 _______________________________ 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. 29/3 _______________________________ EROTICALLY CHARGED nude full body rubdown from playful top, stimulating the senses. Get seduced. Incalls in Renton/Seattle area. Scott, 206-355-4469. 29/3 _______________________________ FRENCH TOUCH BODYWORK Experienced, friendly European masseur w/a table and sensual hands. In/Out. Luke, 206-3232427. 27/3 _______________________________ GREAT MASSAGE given by highlytrained, 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. 38/12 _______________________________

INCALL/OUTCALL

or at your hotel. Experienced bodyworker, good-looking, nice body, nice manners. Guaranteed to make you feel better. Day or night.

Call 206-310-3491. 29/3 _______________________________

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July 8, 2011

Celebrating 38 Years!

Finally, A New Gay Bar in West Seattle!

Coming Summer 2011 Visit us online www.sgn.org

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