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Issue 31, Volume 41, August 2, 2013

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

by Daniel Hanks SGN Contributing Writer

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The men of Buckaroos USA, the all-male dance revue produced by Chris Pink and Jonathan Betchtel for Can Can Productions, rode (or disrobed) into town for three packed shows at the Triple Door – and turned giddy fans into “Buck Buddies.”

Although the production, called Seattle’s Premier Male Revue by its creators, was mainly marketed

towards female clientele, the cowboys onstage performed a show that is fun for both men and women. The production ranged from audience participation to choreographed strip teases; what Betchtel and Pink (both men are seven-year veterans at Can Can Productions) achieve with Buckaroos USA is that the show brings together all the elements of a classic male revue while keeping it fun and lightsee buckaroo page 16 Xavier Lopez jr.

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer

Meet Xavier Lopez Jr., muralist and community builder

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor Art, like people, comes in many forms. For decades the LGBT community has worked to secure our rights as citizens – first-class, that is, not second.

What we’ve known all along is that we couldn’t win the fight alone so we have turned to our straight allies for help. Many of them have answered that call and are helping to change our lives forever. Local painter Xavier Lopez Jr. is one of those allies.

Lopez told Seattle Gay News that nearly two years ago, “a see lopez page 9

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TROUBLE IN MIND INTIMAN THEATRE Through September 15 Out of the four productions of Intiman’s 2013 summer festival, Alice Childress’ Trouble in Mind is by far the most important and well-done. Directed by the talented and passionate Valerie Curtis-Newton, who brought it to Intiman’s attention, this taut yet ironically funny play speaks directly to the topic of race – a conversation that ought to be engaged in today.

Childress wrote contemporaneously, setting the play in the mid-1950s, and yet many of the trenchant observations are still timely, despite our fondness for thinking we’re in a post-racial culture. She notes, in a play-

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Internal trauma

Azeotrope’s latest uses pain as a metaphor for … pain

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer

and forth over a relationship of 20 years, hopping around to salient moments between Doug and Kayleen from ages 8 to 38. The GRUESOME PLAYGROUND effect of the tightly written scenes is to give INJURIES an overall story of their relationship, in anyAZEOTROPE thing but a typical fashion. In the presentaThrough August 11 tion, then, there is a kind of linear feeling to Azeotrope is a tiny theater company what unfolds. typical of a number of tiny local companies, where a couple of dedicated theater ACCIDENT-PRONE practitioners feel they have a point of view Chiang has a knack for creating stupenthat they’d like to take charge of and pres- dous dramatic tension, and the 80-minute ent themselves. It’s headed by talented ac- play keeps you firmly focused on stage the tor Richard Nguyen Sloniker, who has per- entire time. We first meet Doug and Kayformed on many local stages but has demon- leen as eight-year-olds in a school nurse’s strated devastating range, most particularly office, where Kayleen is sick to her stomwith his own company, and Desdemona ach – a story-long affliction – and Doug has Chiang, an in-demand director in both San nonchalantly broken his face by riding his Francisco and Seattle in particular, who bicycle off the roof of the school – his dareknows how to choose work that challenges devil activity also a story-long aspect. and compels her. Actor/producer Serin Ngai We see them at various ages – most of supports. the time at moments where Doug has hurt While they have to grapple with finding himself yet again! Doug seems to long for venues and funds for their productions – Kayleen to see him as a love interest over and that can create great challenges – they time, while Kayleen depends on him but has have produced two top-notch productions stuck him firmly in the friend category. so far: Red Light Winter in 2010 and Jesus We don’t get to know why these two beHopped the ‘A’ Train last year. This year, come so close, or what they get out of their they are currently presenting a two-hander, relationship – it’s a given that must be acGruesome Playground Injuries by Rajiv Jo- cepted. That’s either a strength or weakness seph, renting Washington Ensemble’s Little in the script, depending on whether you like Theater (608 19th Ave. E.), and starring to think about subjects on your own or if Sloniker and Amanda Zarr. Coincidentally, you enjoy more fully fleshed-out informaJoseph’s award-winning play, Bengal Tiger tion on stage. Suffice to say, if we were told at the Baghdad Zoo, will be staged by WET more, the play would be longer, which Join the fall. seph seemed to want to avoid.

Joseph’s play is nonlinear: it goes back The actors are lovely at all ages. Zarr’s bio

Margaret Cho brings her ‘Mother’ stage show to the Moore this fall

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer MARGARET CHO THE MOORE THEATRE November 16 This time, Margaret Cho is coming to us.

After performing to a sold-out audience last spring at Tulalip Resort Casino, the comedian-actress will appear for a one-night concert in downtown Seattle. Fans will have the opportunity to experience her new production, “Mother,” which she previewed at the casino, though the show has been tweaked since then.

Cho, in a February 1 interview with Seattle Gay News, described “Mother” as being about her own mom, but also about mother-

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refers to Los Angeles and not to the fact that she went to the UW, and that’s where she got to know Sloniker and Chiang. We’re glad to get a chance to see her back on a Seattle stage. Sloniker and Zarr match each other mood for mood and odd emotion for odd emotion.

This production has another fantastic set design by Deanna Zibello, the award-winning designer of Jesus. The puzzle of the play is echoed in the metal grid above the stage that holds hospital curtains that slide scenes along by hiding or revealing, while the actors do a complex dance of changing costumes and removing or applying makeup. Lighting by Jessica Trundy, simple

but easily adjusted costuming by Christine Tschirgi, and sound by Evan Mosher amplify the moody atmosphere.

While there are some gruesome-ish injuries on stage, it’s clear that the most severe wounds these two compelling characters suffer are internal ones. Give this show a try! For information on the company, go to www.azotheatre.org, and for tickets, go to www.brownpapertickets.com/event/389111 or call 1-800-838-3006.

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like pop icons like Madonna, Lady Gaga, and such fallen idols as Amy Winehouse and Whitney Houston. Thus far the reviews have been stellar, the show earning praise from critics from as far away as Australia and Paris. In press notes, the performance is further explained as “a complicated and completely original take on sex, Queer politics, drugs, guns, identity, and madness, proving time and time again that boundaries uncrossed are meaningless.”

The Emmy and Grammy-nominated entertainer is always busy. When she’s not starring on the Lifetime sitcom Drop Dead Diva, or guest-hosting on The View, or co-developing her own YouTube series In Transition, she’s working on fresh material to take on the road. Additionally, Cho has teamed up with funnyman Jim Short for an iTunes podcast series titled Monsters of Talk, which has included visits by Tegan and Sara, Billy Bragg, and Lee Tergesen.

When Cho mentioned in her interview with me six months ago that she’d bring “Mother” to Seattle, she wasn’t lying. Tickets, priced between $29.50 and $49.50, are on sale now at LiveNation.com, STGpresents.org, and at both the Paramount and Moore Theatre box offices.

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by James Whitely SGN Staff Writer On Thursday, July 25, Mod Carousel, Seattle’s very own boylesque troupe, captivated and titillated a near-full Rendezvous/ JewelBox Theater with “SeaMen: A Maritime Boylesque Cabaret.” Burlesque star/ jazz singer Sydni Deveraux offered her services as hostess or “anchor” for the evening.

Deveraux was excited to announce the startling success of Mod Carousel’s first video, “Blurred Lines,” which she also starred in.

The Robin Thicke parody went viral after it went live on July 21 and was featured on the Today show. It has garnered close to 2 million views as SGN goes to print.

The troupe also welcomed a special guest performer, the NYC-based “boy-next-doormeets-glitter-sex-bomb” Go-Go Harder, who brought his own brand of New York boylesque’s signature fierceness to add to the excitement.

Go-Go and the three members who make up the multidisciplinary boylesque collective – The Luminous Pariah, Paris Original, and Trojan Original – each performed two acts, some of them debut performances, and kept the momentum going from their tremendously popular Internet video.

THEY CAME FOR THE SEAMEN Luminous opens with a lip-sync and striptease to “My Hair Looks Fierce” by Amanda Lepore. It’s as wild and fun as the track and his elaborate costuming sets an exciting tone for the show. For his second act, he’s the sea personified. He wields a large blue trident and sports a latex headdress adorned with barnacles and a starfish, which Paris helped him create, as well as handmade latex underwear. The work Luminous puts in to his costumes is just one quality that makes him a real storyteller.

Just after he takes the stage, two bottles drop from inside his costume – then, seemingly out of nowhere, a hubcap. It’s certainly a statement on pollution, but the lesson ends there. While social issues are a theme in Luminous’ work, he takes care not to be overtly or overly preachy. Instead, as the act progresses, the audience is made privy to the fury and tranquility the ocean is capable of. This is where Luminous shines: it’s his range of gestures that make this act great.

With a background in theater, it’s no sur-

his pants and throwing them into the house, before his feet touch the ground.

His second act, we’re told, is a premiere.

He walks onstage in just a red towel, his body wet and his long brown hair clinging tightly to his shoulders. As he smiles seductively and slowly lowers the towel, it’s evident where the act is going. To Jem’s “Come on Closer,” Trojan plays with strategic reveals, moving the towel in all manner of exciting ways, tempting cheering fans by coming within inches of the good stuff.

“My goal was to present the male body and masculinity in a sexy and serious light – no jokes, no built-in humor, just my body flexing … trying to highlight what makes the male body attractive.” prise this is one of his strongest skills. Luminous can tell a story with just his face – the costuming, choreography, and striptease just make each story a hell of a lot sexier.

THE MIGHTY TROJAN For Trojan’s first piece, he wears lightly applied eyeliner and a sailor suit. As he rolls around the stage, the house doesn’t seem quite sure where he’s taking us, then he’s up from a roll holding his body up off the stage horizontally by just his arms. He holds the feat of strength for about five seconds, pushes himself up, and the striptease goes into full swing. He jumps into the air, pulling off

“I’ve been wanting to do something like that for years,” Trojan told SGN. “My goal was to present the male body and masculinity in a sexy and serious light – no jokes, no built-in humor, just my body flexing … trying to highlight what makes the male body attractive.”

He thinks of it as his version of a fan dance.

“The concept is the same. You’re already naked and have a prop to cover you up, and the goal is to cleverly hide and reveal parts of your body throughout the act.”

As he faces downstage and slowly folds the towel smaller and smaller in front of him, he gives the final reveal – a bright red merkin. He burlesqued us; he was covered all along. A huge applause from the house shows the act is clearly a favorite of the night.

Paris and Trojan’s stage name doesn’t just speak to an artistic partnership – they’re twins.

“He definitely took on the role of the baby in the family and I was more the middle child, regardless of him popping out first,” Trojan told SGN. (Paris is four minutes Trojan’s elder.)

“We do fight from time to time … but the fun part is we never take each other too seriously,” said Trojan. “We certainly have figured out how to work together well, which is good since we’ve been working together our whole lives.”

WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS In his first act, Paris offers a unique statement on climate change, electing to speak to its effect on coral. He moves fluidly across the stage in his pointe shoes to the “Flower Duet” of Delibes’ Lakmé while batting his eyelashes. He wears a choral-esque headpiece that’s about 12 inches high and his outfit consists of bright pinks and purples, but it’s not over the top, even though it’s covered in rhinestones. Paris’ costume design is still comme il faut and distinctly ballet.

“Every time I watch him dance, I think, ‘Hmm, I can’t do that. … Can’t do that, either,” said Deveraux.

For his second performance, Paris uses less of his ample ballet training and performs with large blue scarves.

“We say we’re multidisciplinary because we have such varied training and like to put different performance arts into our acts,” the troupe told SGN. “Paris will often utisee seamen page 16

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Mod Carousel and the "Blurred Lines" parody cast (l-r): The Luminous Pariah, Sydni Deveraux, The Trojan Original, Caela Bailey, Dalisha Phillips, and Paris Original

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film and Television Role reversals Director Maggie Carey hopes The To Do List will subvert your sexual paradigm

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer THE TO DO LIST Now showing Don’t let Maggie Carey’s laid-back, lackadaisical nature fool you – this woman has tenacity and talent to burn. As the writer/ director of the coming-of-age sex comedy The To Do List, it was important to her to infuse her debut motion picture with both smarts and smarm. This chronicling of a high-school valedictorian, Brandy Klark, played with self-effacing easygoing ease

by Aubrey Plaza, is female-centric and unafraid to shock and pull at the heartstrings, sometimes both at the same time.

“I really just wanted to deal with losing your virginity from an authentic teenage

ity type of girl way and he’s fumbling with her clothes but it turns out she’s not wearing a skirt – it’s a skort. I wouldn’t think a male would write that joke but I do think he’d appreciate [it], and that’s been a lot of the conversation after people see the movie.

My guy friends love that because they’ve had to fumble with bras, they’ve encountered weird clothing they don’t understand, but the girls love it because something like a skort is just so specific. And that’s what I was trying to do. I was trying to be truthful.

[I was inspired] by specific things from my life and my experiences as a teenager.”

In the movie, Brandy is a driven young woman who realizes she’s three months away from college with no romantic experience whatsoever. More to the point, no sexual experience, and, much like she did

"It’s refreshing to me that the humor comes from a female [perspective]. The movie gets called a female American Pie, which I’m totally OK with. I’d call it a dirty Sixteen Candles." girl’s point of view,” comments the filmmaker, in Seattle to promote her film a good two months before its actual theatrical release. “That was important to me. It’s refreshing to me that the humor comes from a female [perspective]. The movie gets called a female American Pie, which I’m totally OK with. I’d call it a dirty Sixteen Candles, but I do like that idea about a female American Pie because [the movie] is talking about sex in a specific way, which is what teenagers do. When you’re not having sex all you do is talk about sex – when you start having sex, you don’t really talk about it as much.”

“There’s a moment where Brandy is making out with Johnny Simmons’ character Cameron on the couch, and she’s trying to check ‘fingerbang’ off her list, so she’s encouraging him in a very Type A personal-

with her education she’s determined to fix that problem as clinically and as methodically as possible, crafting a sexual to-do list of important and necessary experiences, hopefully culminating in the losing of her virginity by summer’s end.

“One thing that happened organically, and it wasn’t the intention, was that Brandy was approaching losing her virginity as if she were studying for the SATs,” explains Carey. “She’s very by the book – you do this, this, and this, and that will equal sex.

She is a little bit emotionally removed. Her arc, she learns that feelings and emotions are part of sex, but when she’s going into it she’s just going for that main goal.”

LOVE : IT’S A GUY THING? “But then, the other character who has a

Actress Aubrey Plaza (l) and writer-director Maggie Carey

main role in the movie, Cameron, he is very much about that sex is about love and your first time should be [special]. It happened organically that this ended up being in some ways a gender-role reversal between these two, which I think actually gave us a lot to play with in regards to the comedy and that’s also where many of the big laughs involving Cameron come from, stuff like that a girl would give him a handjob and then not think they were dating.”

With the cast, especially the three principals, Brandy and her two best friends, Fiona and Wendy, Carey went off the beaten path, not basing her decisions on trying to fit a certain model or mold but instead going with gut instincts as to who would be best for the part. “Aubrey Plaza, who plays Brandy, Alia Shawkat, who plays Fiona, Sarah Steele, who plays Wendy – I didn’t even think about it, but we cast them because we

love them, not because they fit a certain look or anything,” she recollects.

“Aubrey, who I worked with on ‘The Jeannie Tate Show’ and from working with as part of the Upright Citizens Brigade, was on board early on. Alia, it was like, oh my God, I’m such an Arrested Development fan.

Sarah had just done Please Give, and she was so good in that, and she just felt so real, and here she just gets so many big laughs in the movie. I was looking at them on the set and I was never thinking, ‘Oh, we cast three brown-haired girls,’ where had this been a studio-financed movie you’d have had a redhead, a blonde, and a brunette, and that would have been important for someone.”

“But, for me, I wanted the best people for the parts, and I think because this was an indie movie we had the luxury, as well as the difficulty, of casting the movie ourselves and going after the actors who we admired their work and had a personal connection with. We wanted people who would respond to the material.”

TRUE-LIFE EXPERIENCES A lot of the humor flowed right out of the filmmaker’s own experiences growing up and going to school in Boise, Idaho. The more embarrassing the moment or the recollections, the more likely some semblance of those memories would find their way filtered into the script itself.

“When I was in high school, when I was 16 and you went to junior prom, that’s when I thought you lost your virginity,” Carey admits candidly. “Somehow, junior prom rolled around and I was still a virgin. I don’t know how I picked that up – maybe it was watching ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ or reading Sweet Valley High or from John Hughes movies, but whatever it was that was coming from the ether had me convinced this was true, but then suddenly it didn’t happen. I wanted to explore that, too, with the movie.”

“I still have my diaries from the ’90s. I was very similar to Brandy, very Type A, in accelerated classes, total jock, played a ton of sports. I had a lot going on in my teenage girl life, but my whole diary was boy crazy – it was all about teenage boys. Talking nonstop about them. So that was something

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else I wanted to explore [with the movie] as which is somewhat similar to like April on well.”

‘Parks and Rec,’ but I knew she could do a lot more. It was fun to cast her as someone COMEDIC DREAM TEAM much different [than that]. Brandy is a very Even though her movie was filled with co- Type A personality. I kept telling her that medic heavyweights including Clark Gregg, this person, Brandy Klark, was Aubrey PlaAndy Samberg, Connie Britton, and Chris- za’s version of Tracy Flick from Election. topher Mintz-Plasse (as well as included a When you see the film, there are just these scene-stealing central role for husband Bill specific moments where you see this spark Hader), Carey never doubted for an instant of Aubrey coming through that gives [the that Plaza would be able to front the picture. performance] a specific spin, like the masFrom their time working together at UCB, turbation scene. When you see it and you to their collaboration on “The Jeannie Tate see what Aubrey decided to do, it’s genius.”

Show,” to Plaza’s roundly applauded work as both a series regular on “Parks and RecSCRIPT VS. IMPROV reation” and her deliriously inspired turn in But while her praise for Plaza is without last summer’s incredible Safety Not Guar- end, at the same time Carey didn’t want to anteed, Carey was positive from the get-go leave out another actress she felt stole nearshe had her Brandy even though the actress ly as many scenes in The To Do List as her had never played a character quite like this headliner did. “I did want to say, Rachel one before.

Bilson, she’s so funny,” says the filmmaker “‘The Jeannie Tate Show’ is this web with a gigantic grin. “I knew she was talentseries about a soccer mom who does this ed and funny because I adored her on ‘The talk show from her minivan while she’s O.C.,’ but I think people are going to be surdriving errands,” Carey explains. “So she prised at just how funny she is. She did a lot interviews people like Rashida Jones, Bill of improvising with her lines, which was Hader, Rob Riggle, and others while she’s awesome. She was great. It was a wonderful driving around town and picking her kids up surprise. [Rachel] was perfect for the part as from soccer. Aubrey is her angsty teenage [Brandy’s] hot older sister but then to have stepdaughter who [Jeannie] hates, and she’s her elevate that character so much with her continually hilarious coming up with lines own humor and improvising was awesome.” and little moments that would continually With a cast filled with so many comedic have us all breaking down in laughter.” heavyweights and veteran improvisers, the “When you do improv you play like 10 pressure to let them all have free rein to characters in one show, so thanks to the come up with material on their own was web show and to UCB I knew [Aubrey’s] omnipresent. At the same time, as the script wide range. She does play this kind of was in many ways her baby, born from expedark, sarcastic, angsty person really well, riences she herself had while traversing her

own high-school coming-of-age minefield, one does wonder if battling the impulse to let her actors improvise or forcing them to stick to the written material weighed on her at all during shooting.

“It did,” Carey admits. “You don’t want to be too precious with your words but you also don’t want to become too attached. When you’re directing comedy, there are jokes that are going to play on paper but aren’t necessarily going to play once you edit them [into the movie]. Then there is the joke that is going to work on-set and the crew is going to laugh but isn’t going to work in the final film and you have to cut it out. Then there are the jokes that don’t click when you shoot them but bring the house down when they’re shown to an audience.”

“I think what you’re just hoping for as a director is to try and get options. I want to shoot it all ways. I want to shoot as scripted but if this actor is responding to something on the set or in the moment, something we couldn’t predict, I want to shoot that, too. I also like to see the stuff that we get that’s unscripted, that’s totally improvised.

I would tell people, ‘We’ve got the shot, we’ve got what was on the script, now go for it. If there’s something you want to do, something you want to try, now is the time.’

In the same moment, the hardest thing you’re struggling with on a movie with such a low budget is that time. You need options in editing with comedy but you’re also fighting this thing with time where you have producers telling you that you need to move on even though you want to wait because you know it could be funnier. Let us keep try-

ing.”

WIDE RELEASE A SURPRISE As for the movie, at this point the main pressures are born from the fact that what was once this little independently produced labor of love has now been dropped right into the heart of the summer movie season amidst the big-budget major studio tentpoles. This fact hasn’t been lost on Carey, not at all, but overall the filmmaker is doing her best to retain perspective and stay confident in the fact she’s made a comedy all involved have every reason to be proud of.

“It’s a little intimidating,” she laughs. “I just kept saying to my husband that I just wanted the movie to be good so I could show my high-school friends – that was very important to me. Then hearing [CBS Films] was going to do a somewhat wide release was a dream come true, but it was also very intimidating. But I think it speaks to the strength of the cast. It’s such a fantastic cast, and I felt completely lucky to work with them all.”

“What I like about the movie is that hopefully younger audiences will like it because it is closer to what they are dealing with now. But then, also, I do think people who grew up in the ’90s will love it as well because they’ll enjoy all the shout-outs to the time period. There’s a really good call-waiting joke I think my fellow 1990s [peeps] are going to find particularly funny. I’m happy with the movie and I’m just glad people are going to get the chance to see it and enjoy it for themselves. Hopefully that’s just what they’ll do.”

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer 2 GUNS Opens August 2 Robert “Bobby” Trench (Denzel Washington) is a DEA agent who has been working deep undercover for the past year.

He and his nutty, by all accounts clueless partner, Michael “Stig” Stigman (Mark Wahlberg), have grown increasingly close to Mexican cartel drug lord Papi Greco (Edward James Olmos), even learning the whereabouts of the bank where he hides his U.S.-based funds. Stig comes up with the idea to rob that bank, and even though the plan is crazy it’s one Bobby can still get behind, as doing so would cripple Greco (setting him up for potential money laundering and tax evasion charges) while also allowing him to see his Neanderthal partner arrested and behind bars.

The problem? For one thing, Stigman isn’t a criminal – he’s an undercover Naval investigator tasked with ripping off the cartel kingpin so his funds can be used against him in covert military operations. For another, the money in the nondescript smalltown bank isn’t Greco’s – it belongs instead to the CIA and is under the protection of a psychopathic agent going by the nondescript nom de plume Earl (Bill Paxton). Finally, turns out Stig’s boss, Commander Quince (James Marsden), set him up under false pretenses, making him the fall guy for a theft no one was supposed to know about.

BY THE NUMBERS Based on the Boom! Studios graphic novels by Steven Grant, the buddy actionthriller 2 Guns isn’t nearly as convoluted (or, for that matter, interesting) as that description might lead one to initially assume.

Bobby and Stig will of course learn of the other’s subterfuge and find themselves through circumstance and situation forced to team up as partners, looking to get back the money they stole and figure out how to

get themselves out of criminal holes neither man, each a soldier for law and order in his own way, intended to dig. Greco, Earl, and Quince all want the money for themselves, while another DEA agent, nicknamed Deb (Paula Patton), finds herself at the center of all of the bullets, bloodshed, and carnage.

It’s relatively familiar and not exactly original, everything leading to a Sergio Leonemeets-Walter Hill-meets-Richard Donner conclusion action aficionados will likely have seen coming long before the two antiheroes do.

But wouldn’t you know it, thanks to the talents of both Washington and Wahlberg, their odd-couple chemistry bursting right off of the screen, coupled with some inspired villainous supporting turns from Paxton and Olmos, 2 Guns ends up being a heck of a lot more entertaining than it ultimately has any right to be. The banter between Bobby and Stig is consistently funny, the action sequences have the requisite punch required to make them sizzle, and the script by Blake Masters (a former staff writer on both “Brotherhood” and “Law & Order: Los Angeles”) is a tiny bit more layered and subversive than at first glance it appears. At just under two hours the movie never feels long or padded, and while credibility is thrown out the window right at the start for whatever reason, accepting what is going on and not rolling one’s eyes at the stupidity is far easier to do than anticipated.

BETTER THAN CONTRABAND I don’t want to lead anyone to believe the film is actually good, per se. Calling it better than Wahlberg and director Baltasar Kormákur’s last flick together, 2012’s misbegotten heist thriller Contraband, isn’t high praise, the cartoonish nature of all of this sometimes a bit too much to take. More, at a certain point the whole thing becomes so obnoxiously torturous it almost becomes a parody of itself. It’s never risible, never annoying, never so insufferable that anything going on grew tiresome, but at the same

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Denzel Washington (l) and Mark Wahlberg in 2 Guns

time it never does much in the opposite direction to cover up its flaws.

Yet Washington and Wahlberg prove to be a terrific team, their crass, four-letter-laced back-and-forths amusing, getting me to chuckle on a number of occasions. Even better are Paxton and Olmos, both having such a grand time overplaying their extremely broad amoral hands I almost couldn’t help but smile each time they sauntered into the frame. They’re terrific, plain and simple, more often than not stealing the film right out from underneath the superstar leads.

Would I watch 2 Guns again? Maybe, when it shows up on cable and I’m folding

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laundry, this thin piece of comic book inspired hokum might fit the bill perfectly. As far as recommendations go, I realize that’s a pretty nondescript and nominal one, but as much as the movie never annoyed me and I didn’t detest spending my time in the theater watching it, that doesn’t mean I’m willing to give it a total pass. As good as Washington and Wahlberg are, as great as the supporting players might be, that doesn’t make this anything more than a relatively OK trifle.

While there’s not anything particularly wrong with that, I can’t in good conscience urge people to buy a ticket to see it, either.

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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS THE SHOWBOX SODO August 9 The hardest thing for any new band is to get noticed. And once you do get noticed, the challenge is to keep everyone’s attention.

Fitz and the Tantrums seem to have leaped over both of these hurdles. The Southern California pop-soul outfit began their emergence around two years ago, shortly after

forming in 2008, but within the past 12 months they’ve really gained traction with three hit singles, a sophomore album, and sold-out shows across the country.

But for group vocalist/percussionist Noelle Scaggs, the journey hasn’t been a short one. “It happens organically,” she explains by phone in a quick chat. “It’s been a very organic process for us. It’s not like we shot up to the sky.”

She credits all the band’s success to the fans. “It’s really exciting for them to keep supporting us,” she states, with exuberance

in her voice. “There seems to be this magic, this connection they have with us.”

LOVE FOR SEATTLE Among the followers of Fitz and the Tantrums are many who reside here in the Emerald City. “Seattle has always been good for us,” notes Scaggs. “It was supportive early in our career. We’ve done really, really well there. We sold out The Showbox [Market], which was a really amazing thing for us.”

Seattle folks probably got their first

glimpse of the six-piece act when they opened for Hall & Oates at Bumbershoot a couple years back. “It was actually pretty rad for us,” recalls Scaggs. “We got to play on Hall’s show before that (the Live From Daryl’s House web series). “Sara Smile” is one of my favorites. It’s one that is always played at the dentist’s office, or in the elevator, or on the way to the dentist.”

More Than Just a Dream is the latest work from Fitz and the Tantrums, featuring the smash single “Out of My League,” the music video for which has already surpassed one million viewers on YouTube.

The band has been promoting the new album with headlining dates and appearances on Bruno Mars’ summer tour. They’ll go to Europe in October. From More Than a Just a Dream, the sextet plans to introduce seven or eight songs from it on this current road outing.

‘SWEATY DANCE PARTY’ On the list of upcoming concerts is an August 9 appearance at The Showbox SoDo, a slightly bigger venue than their previous visit to Seattle. Fans should expect a very enthusiastic performance.

“It is definitely a sweaty dance party,” says the 33 year-old singer. There is a lot of energy, a lot of movement. We’re kind of like the band that doesn’t do rehearsals. We like to just go out and play. We try to keep it as simple as possible, but it’s always fun. We try to play around 90 minutes.”

Tickets for Fitz and the Tantrums, priced at $26.50 advance ($29.50 at the door), are available through www.showboxonline. com.

Scaggs isn’t letting fame go to her head.

When I caught up with her, she was going about her normal routine. “I’m actually at Trader Joe’s in L.A. right now. It’s the only time I can get things done,” she states.

So, what’s in her grocery cart? “Today, I’m keeping it simple,” she replies. “Got some fruit, some salad items, and raisin bread.”

Bringing Messiah down to earth

A performance so good, you shouldn’t wait for Christmas

by Rod Parke SGN A&E Writer HANDEL: THE MESSIAH THEATER AN DER WIEN, VIENNA (Unitel Classica; 2010) The word about this Blu-ray disc of Handel’s Messiah was that the performance was musically so fine that even with the video turned off it was well worth the price.

You might find it distracting, or illuminating, also to watch an intelligent attempt to stage this most familiar oratorio as a series of dramatic scenes. Having often sung the tenor solos, and as a member of the chorus, I have clear conceptions of how this music might be performed. To say I found this concoction interesting would be gross understatement.

Musically, this is a live performance of the highest caliber. Jean-Christophe Spinosi leads the Ensemble Matheus and the Arnold Schoenberg Chor with sensitivity and a light touch that nonetheless packs a dramatic punch when needed. The superb DTS-HD sound of the disc makes the most of these qualities, and the camera work is also illuminating. The single, rather minor, problem for me is the accent of the continental singers, both soloists and the chorus – particularly with the articles “a” and “the.” I try to ignore it, yet that simple mistake keeps jerking me out of the musical moment.

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MAGNIFICENT MULTI-TASKING Devotees of conductor John Eliot Gardiner might find the singing of the Schoenberg Chor less than utterly precise, but this is a live performance in which the choristers also do a heap of dramatic action as well as some sign language. Their sound is lovely, perfectly blended, and also musical.

The soloists are excellent. Of particular interest are countertenor Bejun Mehta and bass Florian Boesch. Both not only sing with the highest musical intelligence but also command exceptional emotional intensity. Boesch’s “The people that walked in darkness” is downright spooky and at the same time dramatically powerful. His “The trumpet shall sound” is another standout.

Mehta is a wonder to behold; his concentration and incredible technique allow his attractive face complete expressive freedom.

His alto sound is always beautiful, even in his comically drunken duet with tenor Richard Croft, “O death, where is thy sting?”

In most scenes, dancer Paul Lorenger mimes the part of the dead person who clearly has committed suicide by slitting his wrists, taking the Christ figure to perhaps a yet new level of humanity. Some scenes are also accompanied by Nadia Kichler, a signlanguage performer. She even signs I know not what during the most dramatic “Amen” you will ever see.

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the live audience at the Theater an der Wien gave this two-and-a-half-hour show a most enthusiastic reception. I highly recommend it.

Reviewer Rod Parke can be reached at rmp62@columbia.edu.

Celebrating 40 Years!

Madonna’s first album turns the big 3-0

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer The way to a Gay man’s heart is through his Madonna record collection. I’ve met no one in my life with complete distaste for the pop icon – if I have I’ve disowned them.

And though she’s lost some credible glitter in recent years, the Material Girl is still the greatest of all living divas.

Madge’s self-titled debut celebrated its 30th anniversary this past week. Released on July 27, 1983, it’s one of the most beloved albums of all-time by Gay music fans, and it’s certainly one of the most important recordings of the rock era, although some would argue Like a Virgin and Ray of Light hold more artistic credibility.

While “Holiday” was the first hit from Madonna, it was actually the third single released from the album – “Everybody” and “Burning Up” were put out before the record was officially in stores, though neither made a significant impact on the charts. “Lucky

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Star,” which peaked at No. 5, and “Borderline” followed, and by that time the Michigan-born singer-songwriter was on the verge of international superstardom. Of the eight tracks on the album, only “Holiday” was included on Madge’s 2012 “MDNA Tour.”

It was the second vinyl LP I purchased with my own money (the first being Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours). There were many nights spent beside our family’s livingroom record player listening to it over and over again with headphones and a cord that stretched around a wall into my room. This was right around the time that cassette players were becoming ubiquitous, and our family owned one – but it was specifically designated to record church sermons.

To date, Madonna (the album) has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, and it remains one of the artist’s most popular recordings. No commemorative edition was released to coincide with its 30th year milestone.

Another local artist, Ryan Henry Ward, will be live painting in the Olympic Sculpture Park on August 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. This is the first time SAM has worked with local, alternative artists in this way, and he is excited to be part of the whole thing and hopes this will be the first of many such projects.

MURALS MATTER “There have been many studies published that show that visible art, that is art on the walls, in community centers, on building walls – anywhere that they can be seen – brings the entire community up,” said Lopez.

“It is a form of communication and bonding and uplifts the spirits of its inhabitants,”

ing for what you believe in and, moreover, what is right.”

He told SGN, “On issues like marriage, freedom, expression, etc., the LGBT community has always been on the side of the angels and I am proud to be able to add my voice to the shout that is being heard around the world!”

BEYOND BOUNDARIES Lopez says that every artist has a message.

“My art actually stands for the right to send a message directly to others without any perceived limitations. A lot of people have asked me why I don’t paint artwork that is fundamentally Hispanic, or paint ‘Day of the Dead,’ but I think I am part of a genera-

“Slowly but surely, how can the inhabitants of an area not begin to feel pride in themselves when they see that others are talking about their sense of culture and the beauty on their walls?”

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continued from cover friend of mine named Aileen Sisson contacted me and asked if I might be interested in doing some work with the White Center Chamber of Commerce.”

He said that he was, indeed, interested, and that “led to a mural that I did, which was for both the Chamber and the Lions Club International.”

“White Center is very interested in finding ways to deal with many of the issues of being a city and that includes graffiti, drugs etc.,” he said. “One of the best deterrents to so much of the ills that plague so many areas in America and Washington state in particular, is art.”

Wanting to make a difference, Lopez grabbed his paint and got to work. He told SGN that the White Center mural will “hopefully be done by the end of the summer.”

Lopez is painting the mural, located at 1654 S.W. 107th St., on his days off from work.

PARTNERSHIP WITH SAM Recently, Lopez was invited by the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) to paint a mural for them. Again, he obliged. “I was looking for a way to become more connected to the Seattle Art Museum and asked them if there was any way that that could be arranged,” he recalls. “Well, you can imagine my surprise and delight when they said yes and that they had some very specific ideas in mind.”

“The Seattle Art Museum is perhaps the most important art institution in Washington and it is the place that all young artists go to learn about the possibilities of what art can be,” he added. “Museums like SAM, Frye, and MOMA are so important to the alternative and street art scenes because they are like a translator – they take history and make it something that we can grasp, hope, and dream about.”

“It is a huge responsibility,” Lopez said, adding, “I think because through what they choose to show the youngest artists, they have a huge influence on the future of Seattle and Washington artists.”

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he continued. “Places like White Center are even starting to build up mural walks, where people specifically come to their towns just to see the art that is on its walls.

“Slowly but surely, how can the inhabitants of an area not begin to feel pride in themselves when they see that others are talking about their sense of culture and the beauty on their walls? I am so proud to be part of something like that and proud to speak about the importance that public art brings to any and every community.”

Xavier Lopez Jr. does not identify as Gay or Bisexual, but he gladly identifies himself as an ally to the community. “I have always sought to stand with my Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered, and Queer brothers and sisters,” he said. “When I was a graduate student at U.C. Davis, I spent a summer working at the Gay and Lesbian Historical Society in San Francisco and it was an awesome experience! Over the years, lots of people have wondered if I was Gay and I take that as a compliment every time it happens!”

It’s not always easy, he says, but he continues to do it to this day. “As a child and especially as a teenager, a lot of the other kids thought I was Gay and I actually got beaten up a few times because of this, but what that taught me was an appreciation for being different and the hard, cold challenge of fight-

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tion of artists that no longer needs to prove that it has that amazing weight of history on its shoulders.”

He added, “I love Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, [David Alfaro] Siqueiros, and [José Clemente] Orozco, but I am not connected to them.”

“It drives me crazy when people assume that they know something about me simply because I am Chicano,” said Lopez. “You really don’t – you may think you do – but that sort of universalizing died out long ago. I am me, and this is my work and that is a strong message in and of itself. We all need to be seen as individuals and when we choose to be seen by a collective self – whether it be LGBT, Hispanic, Feminist, Queer, etc. – it needs to be on our terms, to the extent with which we choose.”

Lopez continued, “I really hope that everyone will join us on Saturday and in September for Parking Day in which Ryan Henry Ward and I will be painting under the [SAM] Hammering Man. I hope that you will check out my artwork on Facebook and on my blog at http://xavierlopezjr.blogspot. com/. I also just really hope that my artwork brings a smile to everyone’s face and that when you see me working on a mural or live painting to techno that you will feel free to stop by and say ‘hi’!”

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G. Valmont Thomas (l) and Tracy Michelle Hughes in Trouble in Mind

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continued from cover within-a-play setting, that African Americans still have to be careful of what they say to Caucasians in power over them. She shows the lack of communication between races, even as everyone speaks English. Yet each character’s motivations and interests are made clear as well.

We meet Wiletta (Tracy Michelle Hughes), Millie (Shontina Vernon), Sheldon (G. Valmont Thomas), and John (Andrew Lee Creech) – African-American actors who begin to rehearse a new play for Broadway. Wiletta, Millie, and Sheldon chime in to give John sometimes-conflicting advice about how to talk to the white directors and producers in order to get along and give them what they want. Some of the advice is funny; a lot is an uncomfortable reminder of what those in less powerful positions must often do.

The play they rehearse is supposed to break ground by addressing the crime of lynching, but we learn that the Caucasian writer has barely shifted the perspectives of the stereotyped Black characters from years of maids, servants, mammies, and uneducated Lawd-have-mercy portrayals. Yet to push for real change could get the actors fired from jobs they all need and crave.

The white characters – director Al (Tim Gouran), always addressed as “Mr. Manners”; young, liberal actress Judy (Skylar Tatro); veteran actor Bill (Mark Anders); and stage manager Eddie (Adam Standley) – display various attitudes of the time toward the Black cast members. Judy earnestly attempts to show her colorblind attitude, while Bill doesn’t care to engage much at all. Only the Irish custodian, Henry (Burton Curtis), seems able to connect on a simple, human level.

BLINDED TO PRIVILEGE Al, the main character who ignores Wiletta’s pleas to rewrite sections of the script, thinks he is doing something important on Broadway, moving the conversation on race, yet is blind to the contradictions in the script. Even so, he portrays an understanding of the corporate powers that control him, and perhaps a more realistic measure of what a white Broadway audience of that time was willing to accept and pay for. But his treatment of Wiletta is an ultimate condescension to her, both as an African American and a woman.

Hughes is transcendent in a role that she seems born to play. Supported by a commit-

ted cast, she’s funny, fierce, tormented, and heartbroken. Thomas also stands out as the guy willing to mime whittling wood for no reason when told to, yet finding the courage to tell a story of witnessing a lynching as a child.

Brought alive on a set of an old-timey theater stage by Jennifer Zeyl (who does yeoman work on a versatile design allowing for four different sets on one stage for the summer), wonderful costumes by Melanie Taylor Burgess that reflect the time period perfectly, and sound and lighting support from Matt Starritt and Andrew D. Smith, the production looks and sounds wonderful as well.

Directed impeccably by Curtis-Newton, the energy leaps off the stage and engages the audience.

This production could be fantastic for older tweens and teenagers, and it is an important contribution to the Seattle theater community. Hopefully, more of Childress’ works will be produced here and elsewhere.

For more information, go to www.intiman. org or call (206) 441-7178.

Discuss your opinions with sgncritic@ gmail.com or go to www.facebook.com/SeattleTheaterWriters.

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continued from cover hearted. The story of cowboys who come together and strip all the way to the big city is cheesy, because it’s supposed to be.

INFECTIOUS ENTHUSIASM The cast of six athletic male dancers – Jonathan Betchtel, Keon Price, Benjamin Meersman, Kaleb Kerr, Eric Ested, and Joe Frothingham – was fantastic. Displaying confidence, each cowboy didn’t waste any time before showing the eager spectators why they were cast to play sexy characters from the Wild Pacific Northwest. Whether donning a bedazzled thong or simply wearing next-to-nothing but a classic cowboy hat, the dancers were very comfortable in their own skin. As an entertainer myself, I have to say that I found it refreshing to see men embrace their sexuality in such an enthusiastic way, free from the stereotypes and stigma that so often plague go-go dancers, strippers, and – you guessed it – male dance revues.

As you enter the Triple Door, the friendly staff is quick to usher you to your seat, and if you are lucky enough to be seated in one of the plush booths, you’ll feel like you’re attending a Vegas show. One of the best

things about the Triple Door is that the stage is fully visible from every seat in the house.

Within minutes I had my drink delivered and an appetizer on the way. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.

The audience was jam-packed with women, from bachelorette parties to girls’ night out. The male population was not nonexistent, but for every 10 women there was only one guy.

THE COMPLETE PACKAGE It’s been proven that sex sells, but Seattle has always had a different take on the idea.

With such a vibrant and talented burlesque community, Seattle audiences have come to expect a higher level of entertainment on top of the sex appeal. And for the first time, our city got a taste of a homegrown highquality show that not only showcases male masculinity, but celebrates it too. After all, each one of us strips off our own clothes at the end of every day so, unless it is way over the top, it’s really something that everyone can relate to. Granted, most people just don’t do it in public, and especially not on stage. I have a great deal of respect for anyone who is willing to be so vulnerable. It takes a lot of guts. I should know, as I dance in nightclubs myself. It’s a rush. But putting together a production, complete with choreographed dance moves, costuming, and more, takes the watchful eye of dedicated producers and one heck of a cast. I’m happy to report that Buckaroo USA had all of the moving parts in place.

For as physically big, or beefcake, each member of the cast is, it was impressive how fast they kept the pace of the choreography. While they didn’t nail each and every move in sync, they never stopped performing, which is a testament to the quality of the show. The stripping fit seamlessly into the choreography. They kept the stripping on the right pace so the audience was constantly left wanting more and more from the rough-riding cowboys.

Because Buckaroos USA is modeled along the same lines as Thunder from Down Under and the famed Chippendales male dance revues – some comparisons could be made among the three productions. However, the venue really adds so much production value to this show, rightfully placing it next to the more established shows making the $25 presale and $30 day of ticket prices a great value.

Don’t worry if you missed Buckaroos USA, because the Can Can is moving the cast to their Thursday night lineup for The Bachelorette show: A Night of Celebration For Birthdays, Boys, and Brides to Be! Doors open at 8:45 p.m. and the show starts at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www.cancan.strangertickets.com, or in person at the Can Can Room (94 Pike St., Seattle). All attendees must be 21 or older. For additional information, visit www.thecancan.com.

music changes to Morningwood’s “Take Off Your Clothes,” but before stripping more, he puts the cigar out – on his tongue.

He then proceeds into the house and directs members of the audience to assist him with his striptease. At one point, he places a patron’s fingers just inside the top of his drawers, then thrusts himself back, leaving the patron with his underwear and himself in a thong. By the end of the act, the thong is gone and Go-Go is doing pushups onstage over his discarded boot, his boys presumably dangling inside.

This is what New York is known for. Seattle has talent just as rich, but the two cites’ differences show in their boylesque talent. Go-Go ends his second performance by producing a faux gold chain from his merkin, which he then licks and tosses into the house. It’s plain to see why Go-Go was named Best International Performer at the World Burlesque Games in London last year. He’s gritty, campy, has a love for leather, and will turn you the fuck on. Fitting name, eh?

BOYLESQUE IS BIG NEWS With their video parody of “Blurred Lines” featured on TV, and with coverage on stateside news outlets like the Huffington Post and popular blogs like feministing. com, as well as in European print publications, these three Seattle strippers became known across the globe in a matter of days.

“It was funny to see this be the first thing that really got a lot of attention, because this is what we do – we take things in pop culture and we burlesque them,” Luminous told SGN. Mod Carousel’s “Blurred Lines” is a parody of Robin Thicke’s chart-topping song of the same name. Thicke’s lyrics and music video has received heavy criticism for not only being misogynistic but thematically “rape-y.” The parody features new lyrics

by Seattle-based singer Caela Bailey and Seattle hip-hop artist Dalisha Phillips, who utilize a gender-role reversal to negate the song’s misogynistic themes. That’s where the half-naked boylesque troupe comes in.

Bothered by the content of the song, and recognizing that women featured in the video had matching hair colors to the troupe, Trojan came up with the idea to parody it.

After recruiting Phillips, Bailey, and Deveraux, clearing out one side of a room and applying some make-up, the six filmed the four-and-a-half-minute music video on July 18, exactly one week before SeaMen. When the show kicked off, the video had reached 1.2 million views.

While much of the publicity directed Mod Carousel’s way is already yielding tangible benefits, it’s worth musing on what the exposure might do for boylesque as an art form.

Most critics and bloggers who covered the parody wrote “boylesque” in quotes, seeming to signify they’d never heard of it before.

Now, at least 1,890,000 have.

The troupe, of course, hadn’t expected any of this to happen. After the first video’s success, they’re already planning on procontinued from page 5 ducing more. Having receiving requests from schools, nonprofits, universities, TV lize ballet vocabulary in his choreography, broadcasters, and promoters in Europe, they whereas Trojan will utilize the strength also plan to take the “Blurred Lines” parody and knowledge he’s gained in his aerial and to the stage. pole-dance training to incorporate more acrobatic choreography, and Luminous will ABOUT THE TROUPE approach his acts from a more physical-theMod Carousel was founded in 2010 with ater-based standpoint.” a goal to create cabaret and burlesque Paris is always a joy to watch – often he’s with an emphasis on dance. Since then, breathtaking. Formal training, practice, and the troupe has staged numerous shows natural affinity have given him seamless on both coasts and in between, while also movement and a decidedly sensuous smile logging more than 25 European appearfor his reveals. Watch too closely when he ances. They’ve recently completed a new blows a kiss as he goes offstage, and he group act, which will be featured in an upmight just break your heart. coming ’80s fantasy-themed production and in their next video project. Luminous, WATCH GO-GO GO Paris, and Trojan will also be performing Go-Go Harder’s first act brings him on- in Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann’s Austage in an all-black sailor suit and combat gust 21-24 production, “Burlesco DiVino” boots to the popular ’50s show tune “Stand- at the Triple Door. Learn more about Mod ing on the Corner.” As he moves, it’s already Carousel at www.modcarousel.com, and clear he’s more blatantly sexual than the watch their hit video at www.youtube.com/ local performers. He lights a cigar and the watch?v=tKfwCjgiodg.

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SATURDAY - August 3

Seattle Erotic Art Festival (8/2-8/4). Showbox SoDo, 1700 1st Ave S. For information visit www.seattle erotic.org Seattle Star Ball (8/2-8/4). Hilton Seattle Airport Conference Center, 17620 International Blvd. An NDCA recognized competition with over $30,000 in prize money, scholarships & 1st place top teacher $5,500. www.seattlestarball.com 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.

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire (8/38/4, 8/10-8/11, 8/17-8/18). 10am-7pm. Kelly Farm, Bonney Lake. Join Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on her royal progress thru the village of Merrywick. Find amazing treasures amongst her royal merchants or discover adventure amidst all manner of performers & artisans. Hoist an ale in salute of the royal joust as knights battle for the Queen’s favor.

Northwest Bears Meet & Greet Beer Bust. 6-10pm.

The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave at E. Pine St. Meets 1st Saturday each month. Northwest Bears is a Gay men’s social and service organization providing a focal point within the Gay community for Bears and Bear admirers. www.nwbears.com.

Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details.

Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouth center.org. (Also meets Thursdays & Fridays 4-10pm.)

Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. For more information visit www.rainbowbridge club.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com King & Queen of the Seas Pageant - “Sirens & Sailors.” Doors 6pm, Show 7pm. R Place, 609 E Pine St. Hosted by Drew Paradisco & Alessandra Hunt & celebrating the reigns of King of the Seas 34 Adam K King & Queen of the Seas 37 Olivie LaGarce. $5 suggested donation. www.imperialcourtofseattle.org “The Big Hitch” - A Variety Show and the Wedding of Eric Lane Barnes & Paul Rosenberg. 7:30pm.

Triple Door, 216 Union St. What do you get when you mix a burlesque star, vocal funny guys Captain Smartypants, local treasure Lisa Koch, a raft of topnotch singers, random acts of comedy and after a 22 year long engagement a Gay wedding? You get “The Big Hitch,” of course! It’s not just a wedding, it’s a variety show with a wedding in the middle. Tickets $22. tix.thebighitch.net

SUNDAY - August 4

For information on GLBT-friendly Christian churches around the world visit www.gaychurch.org.

Seattle Erotic Art Festival (8/2-8/4). Showbox SoDo, 1700 1st Ave S. For information visit www.seattle erotic.org Seattle Star Ball (8/2-8/4). Hilton Seattle Airport Conference Center, 17620 International Blvd. An NDCA recognized competition with over $30,000 in prize money, scholarships & 1st place top teacher $5,500. www.seattlestarball.com Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 3238382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGay HikingGroup/ Border Riders Motorcycle Club First Sunday Ride. 9am-rendezvous; 9:30am. Broadway Grill, 314 Broadway E. Meets 1st Sunday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www. borderriders.com Seattle Soto Zen. 9:15am-Zazen Instruction, 9:30amZazen. 101 Nickerson St, Lower Level. Follow the traditional forms of the Soto school of Zen in a spirit of warmth & inclusion. 323-1659, www.seattlesoto zen.com Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday.

Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards!

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

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August 3 thru August 11 Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. FredLind Manor, 1802 17th Ave. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only LGBT speaking club. www.Freely Speaking.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. A chance for youth to talk with others about their experiences & concerns related to identifying as Transgender. www.lamberthouse.org Lambert House Art Night. 7:30-9:30pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Unity Gay Men’s AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St. Tacoma. Every Monday.

(253) 474-8897.

Washington Gender Alliance Support Group Meeting in Shoreline. 7:30pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline. Meets every Monday.

For information email info@washingtongender alliance.com Les Be Honest. 8-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Open women only AA group. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org.

TUESDAY - August 6

shoe rental. 329-1515.

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire (8/38/4, 8/10-8/11, 8/17-8/18). 10am-7pm. Kelly Farm, Bonney Lake. Join Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on her royal progress thru the village of Merrywick. Find amazing treasures amongst her royal merchants or discover adventure amidst all manner of performers & artisans. Hoist an ale in salute of the royal joust as knights battle for the Queen’s favor.

Lotus Sisters. 11am-1:15pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 1st Sunday of every month. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. Lotus.sisters@ yahoo.com; www.sasgcc.org Meditation for GBT Men. 11am-1pm. Cal Anderson House, 400 Broadway. Suitable for beginning & experienced meditators. Sponsored by Dharma Buddies.

Contact Forrest Rode, 920-6177, or Mike Chin (509) 990-0007. Women may wish to contact our sister meditation group via lotus.sisters@yahoo.com. www. dharmabuddies.org Just for Today. 12-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Drop-in 12-step (Narcotics Anonymous) group open to anyone in recovery. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 121:30pm. Seattle University Student Center, 901 12th Ave, Room 122. 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; www.seattleal-anon.org 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 Emerald City Softball Association Awards Picnc.

1-4pm. North SeaTac Park, 128th St & 20th Ave S. Top ECSA teams & players are honored. Familyfriendly games & food available potluck style. http:// seattlegaysoftball.com Rain City Jacks. 1st Sunday each month, 2pm; 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm. West Queen Anne/ Interbay. Location & membership details provided upon

SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. 322-2437; 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. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County.

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 socialdinnerclubyahoo.com or phone (360) 722-1664.

Healing Words. 6:30-8pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Drop-in group open to all who are healing from trauma, addiction, or just the challenges of life in general. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org.

Pozitively Me! 6:30-8pm. Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike St. Every Monday. A group and conversation about HIV for Gay & Bi men newly diagnosed and for Gay & Bi men facing the challenges of living with HIV longterm. www.gaycity.org.

Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm.

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Butoh Festival: Hiroshima Remembrance Processional Dance. 5:30pm. Harbor Steps (1st Ave & University St) to Benaroya Hall (3rd Ave & University St). www.daipanbutoh.com Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Men’s Task Force of Snohomish County in Everett. 6-8pm. Snohomish Health District, 3020 Rucker Ave Ste 309A, Everett. Meets 1st Tuesday each month.

Open to all Gay & Bisexual men in Snohomish County.

David, (425) 339-5238.

LGBTQ Questioning & Allied Youth Drop-in Group in Renton. 6-8pm. Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS), 1025 S 3rd St, Renton. Meets every Tuesday. Confidential. Snacks provided. Bring friends or come alone - anyone 12-18 is welcome. Questions?

Call Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600 ext 155, or email sarahh@rays.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. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org Gay/Bi Prostate Cancer Group. 6:30-8pm. Gilda’s Club, 1400 Broadway. Meets 1st Tuesday each month.

For Gay & Bi men diagnosed with prostate cancer. A safe space for emotional support on issues of treatment, sexuality, relationships & topics specific to Gay/ Bi men. FREE. 709-1400, www.gildasclubseattle.org Olympic Yacht Club Meeting. 6:30pm. Northwest Yacht Brokers Association, 901 Fairview Ave N Ste A-190 (at Chandler’s Cove on South Lake Union).

Meets 1st Tuesday each month. Monthly board meeting open to all OYC members & prospective members.

OYC is a Gay & Lesbian yacht club for people who own boats of any size or type & for people who enjoy boating. The club sponsors monthly outings. 709BOAT, www.oycnw.org Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Topics range from family issues to school happenings to like/lust/ love relationships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Seattle Tennis Alliance Social Doubles. 6:30-8pm.

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

Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI).

7-8:30pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E (enter at 509 10th Ave E; buzz in, Dickson room).

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 helpline 237-8828. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older.

7-8:30pm. University Congregational Church, 4515 16th Ave NE, Pilgrim Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in

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request. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & non-profit private club. Membership required. Adult men only. Enrollment available at the door. www.raincityjacks.org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5033.

PFLAG/Kittitas County. 4-5:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 3rd & Ruby Sts, Ellensburg. Meets the first Sunday of every month. For information, (509) 925-7937.

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 Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

MONDAY - August 5

addition to Tuesday meetings. 545-3521.

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

Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network. 7-8:30pm check-in and open rap or topic discussion. Rock Salt, 1232 Westlake Ave. Meets 1st Tuesday each month.

Meet & mingle in an engaging, feminist, Bisexualsupportive environment. Pose your most burning questions & hear the most interesting responses from a diverse group of lively self-identified women, in a relaxing and laid back environment. www.sbwn.net.

Different Drummers. 7:15-8:30pm. Every Tuesday.

Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. For info & location call Dennis at 363-4500 or www.outdrum.com Ageless. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma.

7:30pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N “K” St, Tacoma. Every Tuesday.

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. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org 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.)

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WEDNESDAY - August 7

Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. MF is a social group for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org Women’s HIV+ Support Group in Tacoma. 1-3pm.

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

True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community.

For information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett.

Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter. David/Brenda, (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@ hotmail.com Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6-7:15pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Discuss the best LGBT novels with other book-lovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come once or come every week.

Check our website for this month’s book. http://faculty. washington.edu/swittet/sglbookclub/ SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Lotus Sisters with Arinna Weisman. 6:30pm.

Columbia City Church of Hope, 3818 S Angeline St. Meets every Wednesday. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. Lotus.sisters@yahoo.com; www.lotussisters.org.

Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.)

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 PFLAG/Renton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Wells Ave S, Renton. Meets 1st Wednesday each month. PFLAG/Renton: 425235-4139. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www. seattle-pflag.org.

Public Meeting to Discuss Seattle’s New Job Assistance Law. 7-9pm. New Holly Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Ave S. Learn more. ask questions & provide input on how to implement a new law requiring a legitimate business reason to deny employment based on a conviction record.

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 Sex, Dating & Healthy Relationships. 7-8pm.

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month. For LGBTQ youth that want to learn new things & explore all sorts of ideas around sex, identity & sexual relationships. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org HIV/AIDS Support Group. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Please arrive by 7:30pm.

FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing.

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome.

MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org

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

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. SASG 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 6:45pm.

Gay City, 517 E Pike St (temporary meeting location).

Every Friday. 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; www. seattle-al-anon.org Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm.

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22.

322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Rain Country Dance Night. 7-11pm, lessons at 7:15pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. An evening of country-western dancing for the LGBTQ community.

FREE. www.raincountrydance.org.

Seattle Butoh Festival: Greenwood Street Fair Butoh Parade. 7pm. N 70th St & along Greenwood Ave N. www.daipanbutoh.com Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday.

(253) 474-8897.

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

GaYme Night 4 the LGBT Community. 8pm-1am.

SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun. www.sasgcc.org

SATURDAY - August 10

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

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 identity & 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.

Pride Skate Seattle. 9-11pm. Southgate Roller Rink, 9646 17th Ave SW. First Wednesday of every month. $7 admission includes skate rental. Must be 18+.

After-party at Company, 9608 16th Ave SW, with drink specials & karaoke. www.southgaterollerrink.com

THURSDAY - August 8

Alcoholics Anonymous “Safe & Sober Group.”

12noon-1pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. 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.

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.

Happy Hour Meditation. 5:30-6:40pm. Gay City, 517 E Pike St. Every Thursday. Join us at the end of your day in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Dropins welcome. We meditate silently for 25 minutes, followed by a short open discussion. No admittance after 5:45pm to respect those who are meditating. www.healingandtransformationcenter.com Shifting Gears. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org

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B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937.

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

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

Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 14-22. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org PFLAG/Whatcom County-Bellingham Monthly Meeting. 7pm. First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Meets 2nd Thursday each month. 360-733-1500; www.whatcompflag.com; PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

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

Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group.

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm.

Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower Atrium. 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 Gay Male Sexuality & Relationships. 7:30-9pm.

SASG, 303 17th Ave. E. Every Thursday. A discussion group that is strictly focused on sexual topics and relationship issues related to being a Gay male.

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

FRIDAY - August 9

Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm.

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

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. We create a safe, confidential & sacred space in which a man can speak his truth from the heart, to heal & empower himself. We are fiercely non-political, non-sectarian & non-judgmental. All men are welcome. www.agatheringofmen.org Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire (8/38/4, 8/10-8/11, 8/17-8/18). 10am-7pm. Kelly Farm, Bonney Lake. Join Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on her royal progress thru the village of Merrywick. Find amazing treasures amongst her royal merchants or discover adventure amidst all manner of performers & artisans. Hoist an ale in salute of the royal joust as knights battle for the Queen’s favor.

Between the Covers - Gay City LGBT Library Book Club. 1pm. Gay City, 517 E. Pike St. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Informal group of Queer folks talking about Queer literature. Visit www.gaycity.org for monthly reading selection.

Seattle Butoh Festival: Wandering & Wondering.

2-5pm. Seattle Japanese Garden, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd E. $4-$6. www.daipanbutoh.com

SUNDAY - August 11

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire (8/38/4, 8/10-8/11, 8/17-8/18). 10am-7pm. Kelly Farm, Bonney Lake. Join Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on her royal progress thru the village of Merrywick. Find amazing treasures amongst her royal merchants or discover adventure amidst all manner of performers & artisans. Hoist an ale in salute of the royal joust as knights battle for the Queen’s favor.

No Safeword Writers Group. 1-3pm. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support for members’ efforts. Support is in the form of critique & commentary on each other’s work, information about publishing opportunities, & discussion of issues facing writers. The only requirements are to write, to attend, & to be respectful. For info & location, NSWG@sexpositiveculture.org; www.nosafeword writersgroup.org. (Also meets 4th Monday, 7-9pm.)

Leo Party X. Doors 6pm, Show 8pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. Featuring Jujubee & Yara Sofia with Aleksa Manila, Roxy Doll, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence & hot go-gos! A Joe Torres benefit for Seattle Counseling Service.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Allyship - an organization of LGBTQ individuals fighting for economic and social justice. www.LGBTQ Allyship.org, allyship@yahoo.com, 279-8169.

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

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

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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 - www.chacseattle.org 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.

Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equal rightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Freely Speaking Toastmasters - www.freely speaking.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 517 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.facebook.com/ISCSORE; www.imperialcourtofseattle.com Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 517 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@gmail.com. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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

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 gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & 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.familyworks seattle. 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 Program at API Chaya, 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multiculturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 7813565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures

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Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@ yahoo. com, www.macctsea.org; Nubian Pride Productions, nubianpride@gmail.com; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw.org; Two-Spirit 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 Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - 235-7235.

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 Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschools coalition. org; 451-SAFE (451-7233).

SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. 905-9941, www.seamec.org Seattle Area Support Groups & Community Center (SASG) is a non-profit organization that builds community and cultivates powerful, healthy lives by providing emotional support and personal development services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, the Queer communities, and those who love them. Our work is done in a spirit of safety, trust, inclusiveness, and celebration of individual differences. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.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 Out & Proud - 206-322-9561; www.seattle pride.org

Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Seattle PrideFest - www.seattlepridefest.org Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) E-zine is an electronic resource distributed to people affected

by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. Now a part of Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979, www.thebody.com/step/ steppage.html Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org 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.

Social Outreach Seattle (SOSea) - www.facebook. com/socialoutreachseattle South Sound Q Calendar - LGBTQ events in Tacoma, Olympia & Sound Puget Sound area; www.South SoundQCal.com Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan. l.simonson@gmail. com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcity softball.org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/ EthylForever CarClub/; Festival of the Babes: www. festivalofthebabes.com; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops: www.jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.out ventures. org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www. puddletownsquares.org; Rain City Soccer: www. raincitysoccer.org; Rain Country Dance Association: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www. raincountrydance.org; Seattle Frontrunners: www.

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seattlefrontrunners.org; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orcaswimteam.org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otterpolo.com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www. quakerugby.com; Seattle Tennis Alliance: www. seattletennisalliance.org; Seattle Unified Bowling Association (SUBA): magee98106@aol.com, www. teamseattle.org/bowling.htm, www.theprideleague. com, Century 21 League; Seattle United Soccer League: www.seattleunitedsl.com; Seattle Volleyball Club: www.seattlevolleyballclub.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www.teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934.

Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org 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 Alliance of the South Sound: www.SouthSoundGender.com; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey.com; Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersollcenter. org; The New BoyZ Club: www.olympiaftmgroup. webs.com; Olympia Trans Discussion Group: www. facebook.com/pages/Olympia-Trans-DiscussionGroup/262449878114; 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; Seattle Girls of Leather: www.sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbianconcern. org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/womenof westseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http://lbtqhealthywca.blogspot.com, twitter.com/ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 461-4493.

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; Health Education Youth Outreach: for LGBTQ youth, 16-24 - Jessica Hatlo, 206-957-1665, jessicah@ llaa.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter. org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org; www.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; Prism: for LGBTQ youth, 14-21, in Puyallup Cherise.Alexander@ multicare.org; www.facebook. com/PuyallupPrism; Proud Out Wonderful (POW!): for LGBTQ youth, 13-21, in South King County, 206326-9112, www.facebook.com/proudoutwonderful; Queer Youth Space: 206-495-9963; www.queeryouth space.org; Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS): LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth drop-in group, ages 12-18 - Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600, ext 155; sarahh@rays.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www. safeschoolscoalition.org; 451-SAFE (451-7233) (nonemergency), 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1-877-723-3723) (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; Vista Youth Center: for LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth, ages 14-21, in Kennewick, 509-396-5198, www.vistayouthcenter.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, 1-800-273TALK, www.yspp.org

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