Seattle Gay News
Issue 28, Volume 41, July 12, 2013
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer Editor’s note: Last week, SGN took a look back at the novel City of Night, which turns 50 this year. Continuing our celebration of this seminal event, we present here an exclusive interview with the author. John Rechy is part of Gay literary history, whether he chose to be or not. Growing up poor in Depression-era Texas, John left for New York City and Columbia University only to find a completely different life waiting for him. His experiences as a street hustler are well documented in his 1963
debut published novel, City of Night. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in September of this year with a new edition from publisher Grove Press, City of Night is hailed the world over as an American classic documenting a darker, seedier side of Gay life in the pre-Stonewall era. John Rechy gave me an interview in honor of Pride and City of Night’s five decades. Eric Andrews-Katz: You were born in El Paso, Texas, in 1931, as Juan Francisco Rechy. Please describe your family life growing up. see rechy page 16
RED DRESS PARTY Fremont Studios July 20 Chi Chi LaRue, one of the most recognizable names in the adult film industry (Gay or straight) will soon be on her way to the Emerald City to spin the fifth annual Seattle Red Dress Party, Saturday, July 20 at Fremont Studios (155 N. 35th St.). LaRue, owner of adult film studio Channel 1 Releasing, has directed hundreds of Gay porn films over the course of her nearly 20 year career. It’s not often SGN gets to chat with a talented DJ who also happens to be responsible for some of the highest grossing Gay porn films of all time. So we caught up with LaRue on the road to get her thoughts on coming to Seattle and to try to figure out just which one of her see chi chi page 6
by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor
courtesy sarey savy
courtesy chi chi larue
by James Whitely SGN Staff Writer
Sarey Savy is a 17-year-old singer/songwriter who is taking the Seattle music scene by storm. And he’s doing it by paying his dues performing locally at school plays, Pride events, and basically any venue that will book him. Savy is no stranger to the local music scene; he began singing at the age of 8. By the time he was around 12; he attempted an audition for America’s Got Talent, but didn’t receive a call back. Though at the time, it was an upsetting moment for him, that didn’t stop this strong personality from pursuing his aspirations see savy page 9