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Issue 33, Volume 41, August 16, 2013

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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(l) and Fernando

Luna in Beauty of

the Father

BEAUTY OF THE FATHER LATINO THEATRE PROJECTS / BURIEN LITTLE THEATRE Through August 25 In the last decade or so homosexuality has become much more positively presented on the theatrical stage. Despite this advance, it’s only been in the last few years that homosexuality and minority stories have been combined, written about, and produced for the theater. Latino Theatre Projects, an organization formed to present Latin American and Spanish theater in the Puget Sound region, has broken through these limitations by producing the play Beauty of the Father

by Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz. In an effort to explore further this modern fusion of Latino culture, SGN caught up with Fernando Luna, one of the stars of the show.

Eric Andrews-Katz: Who were your earliest influences in becoming a performer?

Fernando Luna: Honestly, my earliest inspirations were the writers of theater – Federico Garcia Lorca, Edward Albee, Jean Genet, Tennessee Williams, Maxim Gorky, Anton Chekhov. I read all these and others at a young age and was amazed at the power and beauty of their words. Knowing that those words were written to be brought to life on the stage, spoken aloud, inspired me to get involved with a local theater company in my hometown of Durango, Mexico. see luna page 4

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PRINCE AVALANCHE Opens August 16 There is a quiet, intoxicating intensity burning behind the simple intimate authenticity of David Gordon Green’s Prince Avalanche that’s something else.

A small picture – a return in some ways to the director’s early days of crafting indie gems like George Washington and Snow Angels, and far removed from his larger budget Hollywood comedies (Pineapple Express, Your Highness, The Sitter) – this mar-

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Not everyone has celebrated Pride. Yet. About a dozen major cities around the world are still looking forward to their upcoming festivities, partly due to anticipated cooler temperatures and others to avoid holding their annual events around the same time as everyone else’s. If you’ve got the sudden urge to travel, here are 10 places where you can still get your Pride on. (See also our separate article on Curaçao Pride, in this issue.) see pride page 16

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The truth is down there Jo Jo Stiletto makes burlesque out of The X-Files

by Jessica Price SGN A&E Writer THE BURL-X-FILES THEATRE OFF JACKSON August 23 – 31 Three weeks from the launch of The BurlX-Files, burlesque producer Jo Jo Stiletto was cool as a cucumber when we met on a warm summer day to talk all things Mulder and Scully. At that point the acts were steadily pulling together, along with the anticipation for Jo Jo’s next major event after the successful Whedonesque and Geeklesque Unites productions. But the actualization of The Burl-X-Files has been a long time coming. Nearly two years ago, Jo Jo’s nimble brain began to fixate on the

distanced herself from the faltering show (not unlike Duchovny did at the time, taking a large part of the audience with him). Embarking on a career in advertising, she also became involved with fringe theater and came across the Gun Street Girls burlesque troupe. Within six months, Jo Jo had signed up for a class at the Academy of Burlesque.

But as any true obsessive can attest, though the action figures, dioramas, and badges of fandom may be stuffed into the darkest corner of the closet, they never truly leave their “host” (to use the parlance of the show). By the time Jo Jo started producing, the burlesque she naturally gravitated to was born of fandom and a hybrid of popcultural striptease called “nerdlesque.”

Following Whedonesque Burlesque (in-

“I’ve read [articles] looking back on the idea of Agent Scully and why was it so important to have a character like her that wasn’t defined by her sexuality." idea of a show inspired by the long-running, paranormally obsessed series The X-Files.

The X-Files first aired in September 1993, but like the proverbial “dream of the ’90s” the series had fizzled out well before its final episode, in May 2002. Blame was placed on everything from audience viewing habits post-9/11 to more plausible issues with cast changes and increasingly poor writing. For a stretch of the 1990s, when pop culture was swirling with a mix of conspiracy theories,

spired by the works of Joss Whedon), it was time to come clean about her love for The XFiles. Paying homage to a 20-year-old show would be tricky; Jo Jo realized the way to develop the idea was to call in trusted associate producers (dubbed “The Syndicate”).

The Burl-X-Files should feel evocative of the series, with visitations from familiar characters but with a brand new story weaving the acts together. Though careful to guard against spoilers, Jo Jo will say that Jules Doyle

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nascent Internet chat rooms, rumored alien abductions, and government suspicion, The X-Files was a thrilling weekly indulgence.

Even the opening sequence contained paranoid, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it messages: “Trust No One.” “They’re Watching.” “The Truth Is Out There.”

Meanwhile, future producer Jo Jo first caught the series at the University of Oregon. Connecting with the spirit of the show (and with heartthrobs David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson), Jo Jo began organizing viewing parties. With cropped red hair and a thrift-store approximation of Scully’s FBIappropriate business suit, Jo Jo found a new circle of friends and a welcome distraction in The X-Files. For a time Jo Jo entertained the idea of becoming a forensic scientist until journalism and theater eventually won out. “I think I didn’t want to be a forensic scientist – I wanted to play one on television,” she recalls.

the show is framed by Mulder and Scully investigating paranormal activity in a burlesque theater. “To some the show will feel like a genre spoof, trying to capture the tone and feeling of conspiracy/horror/drama/scifi shows from the ’90s. To others it will be a walk down memory lane,” she clarifies.

Casting was easy once Jo Jo settled on the leads (a process that at one point involved paper cutouts arranged in different combinations). The Shanghai Pearl was cast as Agent Dana Scully, and Jake Groshong as Agent Fox Mulder. Rehearsals took the form of all-cast brainstorming sessions and drop-in workshops for feedback. All of which adds up to a uniquely collaborative new narrative.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Asked what holds up from the The XFiles-era ’90s, Jo Jo clearly has given this a lot of thought. “Strong female characters,” she says, is the show’s lasting legacy. “SculFINDING HER NICHE ly, Buffy [the Vampire Slayer] ... nobody After college, Jo Jo moved to Seattle and now has that role.”

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The Shanghai Pearl and Jake Groshong as Agent Dana Scully and Agent Fox Mulder

“Rewatching [the series] has been really interesting,” she continues. “Its greatest strength and greatest weakness were these overarching stories … because they got so convoluted that you had no idea what was happening. You were watching for the moments of humor or the moments of connection between two characters that literally had no sexuality … their relationship was so angst-ridden, that that became the fun. You were waiting and watching for that one little touch …

“I’ve read [articles] looking back on the idea of Agent Scully and why was it so important to have a character like her that wasn’t defined by her sexuality … but wouldn’t it be nice if we actually got to see her, maybe … as a full human lady, with all the different parts of female sexuality? ... That’s the ultimate betrayal, right? You

watch the show for so long, and wait … they had a baby?” she laughs.

“That’s what has been fun about taking this into a burlesque realm,” Jo Jo says.

“Now we get to explore some things the show didn’t share with us. But also do it in a way that is respectful to the show. We want to fulfill some expected fan fantasies while also holding some things back because that’s The X-Files. It’s about what’s seen and what isn’t seen. It’s about revealing some truths and then not revealing. It’s perfect for burlesque, if you think about it. You don’t reveal everything – you must hold something back. Things aren’t explained. Things are mysterious. Things are magical. And to me, that is burlesque.” For tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/377146.

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the synopsis of Beauty of the Father?

Luna: Fundamentally, Beauty of the Father is a deep examination of sexual orientation in the context of a complicated extended family. My character, Emiliano, is a successful artist living by the sea in Andalucia, Spain. His household is a nest of complex relationships. He lives with his younger Moroccan male lover, Karim, and his best friend, Paquita, who has married Karim for immigration purposes so that he can be with Emiliano. Emiliano’s young daughter comes to visit from the U.S. after her mother dies and is immediately taken with the young man. All the while, the ghost of Lorca appears to Emiliano to cajole, advise, and reflect on the situation he finds himself in. There are several unexpected turns as the different relationships develop and change.

continued from cover Andrews-Katz: What sparked your interest in Beauty of the Father?

Luna: Last summer, Latino Theatre Projects produced the Pulitzer Prize winner Anna in the Tropics by Cuban-born playwright Nilo Cruz. I fell in love with his writing. When we were reading many plays to select our summer show, I kept coming back to Beauty of the Father. Its symbolism and poetry touched me deeply. We didn’t intend to do another Cruz play, but this one just jumped out at us. I am a huge devotee of Lorca and his presence and influence over this play were a big part of why Beauty of the Father just felt right for us.

Andrews-Katz: How would you describe

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Emiliano is talking to himself, weighing his options, attempting to keep his anger under control, and sorting out his confusing relationship with his daughter Marina, his companion Karim, and his best friend (and, perhaps, occasional lover) Paquita. In addition, Lorca also foretells much of the events in the play, expressed in gorgeous language and symbolism.

Andrews-Katz: In what ways can you identify with your character?

Luna: Emiliano and I have much in common. I, too, have an almost 20-year-old daughter who I have seen only occasionally since her childhood. Although I am a theater artist, not a sculptor or painter, I still relate to Emiliano’s need to express himself through his work. He is around the same age as me and probably struggles with the same issues of aging in a youthful culture.

Most of all, I am sort of in love with Lorca and his work, and clearly Emiliano’s evocation of his ghost (and Cruz’s clear love of his work and persona) match my own love for Lorca’s work and for his historical relevance as a leftist and an openly Gay man.

It was Lorca’s tragic fate to be murdered for his openness and the impact that his poetry and plays had on the people of Spain during that time of upheaval.

Andrews-Katz: How do you prepare to get into your role?

Luna: One word, many times over: work!

I don’t think many people understand how difficult it is to act in a second language – minimizing your accent, capturing the subtleties and nuances of the text, and, God forbid, having to improvise if someone skips or loses their lines. I have spent hours outside of regular rehearsals delivering my lines and getting solid coaching and feedback. I have also dug deep into Lorca and the culture of Andalucía to really put Emiliano in the proper context of time and place. It’s interesting to compare stage work in a second language to acting in movies or on TV …

Fernando Luna in Beauty of the Father Salma Hayek or Penelope Cruz only have to Andrews-Katz: How does magic realism Luna: By the very fact of the play being deliver a couple of lines at a time with a diatake a role in the play? set in the south of Spain, Hispanic culture lect coach sitting next to them, and if they Luna: You know, “magic realism” has is front-and-center. Our wonderful designer, flub a line, it’s “Cut!” and they get a reshoot. become almost a cliché in Latin American Maggie Larrick, did deep research into Saliterature. The introduction of it in books lobreña, the town where the play is set. Her and plays usually involves so-called magic amazing recreation of the beautiful archior mysticism, which causes unexpected tecture and lush greenery is stunning to see. events to occur. Nilo Cruz in this play al- The play is grounded in Spanish life with most turns magic realism on its head. Yes, all of the passion, attitudes, and beauty that there are elements of magic in this play – one finds there. When I first read the play I for example, at one point Lorca appears thought of it as Pedro Almodóvar (the great with the moon on a “leash.” However, Cruz contemporary Spanish moviemaker) meets made the choice to demystify Lorca’s image Lorca. It weaves the complicated relationas the icon of Spanish literature by present- ships – Gay, straight, and familial love – ing him as a very real human with a sharp with the landscapes and culture of modern wit, carnal desires, and intense and vivid Spain. memories of his brutal death at the hands of Andrews-Katz: What does the metaphor the fascists during the Spanish Civil War in of the character ghost of Federico Garcia the 1930s. He comes across as the kind of Lorca mean to the characters of the play? charming, charismatic, and complex person Luna: After working on my part of a that he actually was in real life. month or so, it occurred to me that the ghost Andrews-Katz: How does Hispanic cul- of Lorca basically functions as the alterture weave itself into the script? ego of Emiliano. In a sense, through Lorca,

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Being live on stage, we don’t get any doovers, and you are on your own.

Andrews-Katz: How does the play extend beyond the Hispanic culture and become more universal?

Luna: Beauty of the Father may be set in Andalucía and is grounded in Spanish culture and literature, but thematically, it could be set almost anywhere. Complicated relationships are not exclusive to Hispanic/Latino cultures. And, of course, Lorca is one of the giants of worldwide literature and is studied and performed virtually throughout the world. In fact, I learned recently that Lorca is the most performed playwright who wrote originally in another language in Britain and the North America. Additionally, the personal and social challenges for LGBT folks are universal even with the progress of the past number of years in the U.S. and elsewhere across the globe. Just look at what is going on in Russia right now.

Andrews-Katz: Regardless of any limitations, what role would you like to play on stage?

Luna: Gee, I’m not sure … maybe the next role I get? Seriously, I can’t name a single role that I would kill for. I just appreciate any opportunity to get in front of an audience. I do hope to continue performing and directing in works that go beyond cultural tourism. After all, Latino culture is much more than Frida Kahlo, Day of the Dead, Cinco de Mayo, domestic workers, and life in urban barrios. One thing: It has been my lifelong wish to dance in a Broadway musical. Bring on the tap shoes and Busby Berkeley! I am ready for my cue!

Nilo Cruz, a Cuban-American playwright who first came to this country in the early 1970’s, wrote the play Beauty of the Father.

Aside from being the author of the yet-tobe-produced musical Havana (music by Frank Wildhorn), he won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play Anna in the Tropics in 2003. For tickets or more information on the play, visit www.latinotheatreprojects. org. Burien Little Theatre is at 14501 4th Ave. S.W., in Burien.

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Eyewitness to history Though dramatically uneven, Butler is an acting triumph

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Lyndon B. Johnson. Vanessa Redgrave, Clarence Williams III, Mariah Carey, Alex Pettyfer, and Terrence Howard all pop up in key supporting roles, while Cuba Gooding Jr. and Lenny Kravitz are given center stage as fellow White House servants key to Cecil’s personal and emotional expedition. What’s interesting is that none of them stand out (by and large) in the way you would expect them to, each investing more of themselves into their respective performances than you might otherwise surmise, each going out of their way to add to the proceedings by disappearing into character

back in Jonathan Demme’s 1998 adaptation of Beloved. Yet, even with that absence, even as she’s left her talk show and started her own cable TV network, as far as acting talent goes Winfrey seemingly hasn’t lost a step. She makes Gloria a figure to be reckoned with, the actress’ tightly modulated performance a powerhouse of grace, verisimilitude, and emotional nuances. Winfrey never does what you expect her to, never gives too much of her hand away, and even when saddled with pounds of old-age latex she still burns through the celluloid with a magnetic intensity I found striking.

It works on a gut-wrenching, intimate, emotionally pure level that is often undeniable. than distracting from it mostly just from the sheer size of their respective names.

But they’re not the story. Neither is Oyelowo, so good as Louis even if the sheer volume of the critical historical events he finds himself involved with start to slowly push into the realm of the absurd. For that matter, even though he’s in the majority of the scenes and is the man of the title, Whitaker isn’t the story either, his performance austere, regal and commanding even if the character as written frustratingly remains on the sketchy side throughout all of the 80plus years depicted.

Oprah Winfrey and Forest Whitaker in Lee Daniels’ The Butler

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER Opens August 16 Starting its story in 1926, Lee Daniels’ The Butler covers roughly eight decades of American history, all of it seen through the eyes of Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker) and inspired by real-life White House butler Eugene Allen. In the film, Cecil serves in the White House between 1957 and 1986, providing services to seven presidents and their families. He gets married to a hot-tempered family woman with alcohol issues, Gloria (Oprah Winfrey), and has two sons – one of whom, Charlie (Elijah Kelley), goes off and fights in Vietnam while his older brother, Louis (David Oyelowo), becomes a central figure in the civil rights movement. It’s an awful lot of acreage to cover, many themes and ideas explored, Danny Strong’s (Game Change) script taking an almost Forrest Gump-like approach as it watches history fade into the rearview mirror, its central figure passing through with ghostly regality.

In the hands of a more confident director, this film could have been something extraordinary. As contrived as many parts of Strong’s script might be (he has Louis right at the forefront of numerous historical events, including pivotal moments at a Woolworth lunch counter, on board a Free-

dom Rider bus, in a hotel room with Martin Luther King Jr., and at important meetings of the Black Panthers), as short a shrift as it is oftentimes forced to give huge moments of historical significance, the central pieces are solid while its protagonist’s point of view is one that in most respects audiences can say they’ve likely never encountered before.

COMPETING NARRATIVES But Daniels’ handing of it all tends to be on the heavy-handed side, layering on the melodrama and the soapy musical cues at every turn. Structurally, there is an odd imbalance between Cecil’s and Louis’ dueling storylines, and while each man’s journeys are of vital importance the way they are intercut together can frequently be haphazard and jarring. The film drags just when it should soar, lags behind just when it should be surging ahead, and on way too frequent an occasion I found myself wishing Daniels would just back off and let the words and emotions layered within the script and the collective talents of the actors speak for themselves.

Be that as it may, The Butler has merit.

More than that, it works on a gut-wrenching, intimate, emotionally pure level that is often undeniable. Best of all, the acting is universally excellent, ranging across the board from pretty great to downright Oscar-worthy, this high-powered cast throwing themselves into the proceedings body and soul doing everything they can to give Cecil’s story the resonance it deserves. The film is compulsively watchable, and not once did I want to tear my eyes away from the screen.

While there are missteps aplenty, they do not stop the film as a whole from doing almost all it ambitiously sets out to do.

And when I say the cast is high-powered, I mean it. John Cusack as Richard Nixon.

Robin Williams as Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan (and Jane Fonda as First Lady Nancy). James Marsden as John F. Kennedy. Liev Schreiber as

OPRAH STEALS THE SHOW No, the story, the shock, the awe, the whatever else you want to call it, is Winfrey.

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continued from cover velous drama is bursting at the seams with real insights, honest emotion, and heartfelt comedy. It hits home in ways that sneak up on you slowly, devoid of sappy sentimentality and free of melodramatic treacle, the characters and their journey not exactly large yet still coming across as massive and of weighty import all the same.

Somewhere in the American wilderness, two highway technicians, Alvin (Paul Rudd) and Lance (Emile Hirsch), are tasked with painting fresh traffic lines on roadways ravaged by a forest fire. They live and work in the outdoors, camping overnight in makeshift sites moving from here to there based on the miles they travel through the secluded wooded countryside.

That’s it. That’s all there is. The tightly wound, buttoned-up Alvin working alongside the free-spirited, somewhat unfocused young upstart Lance, a kid he hand-picked for the job mainly because he wanted to stay in the good graces of the kid’s sister, his long-distance girlfriend. They bicker. They joke. They learn from one another. They take their time experiencing what their seclusion offers them. They become friends.

There’s no more, and there’s certainly no less, all of it transpiring over the course of a few hardscrabble days, maybe a week, as we watch them do their job slowly and with methodic, almost banal, precision.

I can’t help but wonder what might have been. As good a job as Daniels did in regard to casting, as much as his actors seem to love working for and with him, he just doesn’t seem like the right man for the director’s chair. The movie makes too many missteps, has far too many editorial blunders, doesn’t know when to pull back and let subtlety rule the day. Precious might have been a home run for Daniels, but I’m starting to think it might be his only one, and while this film certainly improves upon the laughably mediocre The Paperboy (which, it must be admitted, was also very well-acted) its flaws are much too glaring and obvious to be laid aside entirely. Still, thanks to the cast, indebted in some respects to Strong’s intelligently layered script, Lee Daniels’ The Butler is worthy of a look, if only to see Winfrey’s triumphant return in all its spellbinding glory. three of them working in tandem to find the core of the narrative and reveal its beating heart as they went along. Long stretches of silence, most of them involving Alvin as he explores his burned-out surroundings while Lance enjoys a weekend back in civilization, permeate the picture, moments of profound beauty and emotional warmth discovered along the way.

The genius of all of this is that, to a large extent, Green manages to reveal so many staggering truths about who we are as people and what we all long for as individuals even while keeping his focus on these two lonely men doing a drone-like job few would find satisfying. Yet while the task at hand seems simple, while the work is both physically taxing and mentally stupefying, doing it forces both Alvin and Lance to deal with interpersonal quagmires gestating within them, each taking a look inside they likely wouldn’t have had they not been presented with their current task.

Comparisons to films by Hal Ashby, Terrence Malick, Kelly Reichardt, and a handful of others obviously abound, but the simple truth is that Green cuts his own path, making these characters and their respective conjoined excursions uniquely his own. There is an intoxicating beauty to this barren austerity, the emotional authenticity of what is going on at any given moment seldom in doubt and almost entirely free of contrivances. The actions taken feel true, and even though there are ghostly apparitions forcing each man to question what exactly is going on and why their presence only adds to the overall majesty of the core emotional underpinnings being presented.

MEANINGFUL SILENCE And yet, the movie is haunting, entering into the heart in ways that are staggeringly profound. Green, loosely basing his screenSTELLAR CAST AND CREW play on the Icelandic import Either Way, Rudd and Hirsch are excellent, each playallowed Rudd and Hirsch ample freedom ing against type just enough to keep me offto improvise and transform their respec- guard, wondering what both were going to tive characters as the shoot progressed, the do next. Better is veteran Tim Orr’s (Seek-

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thing out, Green assuming the viewer will be smart enough to put the pieces together and decide what the things Alvin and Lance have experienced and witnessed mean for their respective futures. All of this is more

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ing a Friend for the End of the World) luminous cinematography, the landscape just as important a character in the motion picture as either Alvin or Lance prove to be. A special shout-out must also be given to David

Prince Avalanche isn’t loud. It doesn’t bark out its intentions in the first frame or seem interested in being more than the sum of its tiny, intimately woven parts.

Wingo (Snow Angels) and group Explosions in the Sky’s unique and ethereally haunting score, their collaboration allowing the film to have a distinctively hypnotic sonic scope fitting both the setting and the characters just about perfectly.

Prince Avalanche isn’t loud. It doesn’t bark out its intentions in the first frame or seem interested in being more than the sum of its tiny, intimately woven parts. It’s leisurely paced and doesn’t spell every-

than fine as far as I’m concerned, and I have a sneaky suspicion that this just might end up being a movie I greedily return to again and again, reveling in its soothing, rhythmically restrained graces with satisfied glee every viewing.

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Kick-Ass 2 fails to take its violence (or anything else) seriously

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sequel to the 2010 mini-success based on the comic series by Mark Millar and John S. Romita Jr. and directed by Layer Cake and X-Men: First Class filmmaker Matthew Vaughn (returning as a producer only here).

Obviously it gets more complicated than that, D’Amico’s whiny brat of a son Chris (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) getting in on the action by choosing to become the city’s first supervillain assembling a like-minded cadre of cutthroats to help him see Kick-Ass meet a grisly end.

WHAT’S THE POINT? Thing is, while the action is well-staged, while there are laughs, while Moretz once again dominates in ways both fiendishly spectacular and morally queasy, this second chapter in the Dave Lizewski saga isn’t anywhere near as interesting as the first one was. The fine line that Vaughn and com-

arise in that, in many ways, this is a sequel that wants to have its cake and eat it too. It wants to set up a world not all that removed from the one in which we actually live in, one where actions do have consequences, where individuals slapping on spandex and wearing masks in an attempt to combat villainy can both kill and be killed. At the same time, it wants to embrace the silly, to have poop and fart jokes, to send up the Justin Biebers of the world and craft a pseudo-Mean Girls teenage world where boys, clothes, and makeup are all that matter. It wants to have a 15-year-old heroine take down cadres of baddies with the quickness and speed of a ninja, all the while not particularly caring that she’s slowly become even more of a sociopathic psychotic than she was in the first film (which is saying something).

While the action is well-staged, while there are laughs, this second chapter in the Dave Lizewski saga isn’t anywhere near as interesting as the first one was.

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by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer KICK-ASS 2 Opens August 16 Time has passed since 15-year-old Mindy Macready, a.k.a. Hit Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz), saw her real life superhero father Big Daddy murdered and subsequently aided teenage upstart Dave Lizewski, a.k.a.

Kick-Ass (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), unleash deadly justice against the perpetrator, mob boss Frank D’Amico. While he’s been forced to hang up the mask she’s still moonlighting as her vigilante alter ego, doing so right under the nose of her caregiver and her dad’s former partner, Detective Marcus Williams (Morris Chestnut). Bored with being normal, looking to get back into the game, Dave convinces Mindy to start training him, certain that the two of them to-

gether, working as a team, can clean up the streets in ways the city’s police department never could.

When Marcus discovers what they’ve been up to he puts the kibosh on Hit Girl, forcing the teen to return to school and deal with the things a young woman her age should be struggling with – boys, cliques, passing algebra – and not patrolling the streets for evildoers. But Dave doesn’t want to stop, quickly finding a new group of erstwhile superheroes to hang with. The team, calling themselves Justice Forever, is led by a former mob enforcer, now born-again Christian calling himself Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey), the group forming a tight-knit friendship as they volunteer at soup kitchens and bring down drug dealers while attempting to maintain humdrum personal lives.

That’s the basic setup for Kick-Ass 2, the

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pany attempted to walk is blurred considerably, incoming writer/director Jeff Wadlow (Cry_Wolf ) more interested in embracing the more exploitive aspects of the narrative instead of exploring the ethically complex societal constructs the existence of these real-life heroes generates. He revels in the blood-splatter, lets loose with the ultra-violence, letting things culminate in a showdown between teen boys with daddy issues instead of anything even remotely substantive.

I can’t help but feeling a bit hypocritical about having issues with this. Next week I’m going to heap massive amounts of praise on You’re Next, a seriously nasty and abhorrent bit of slasher horror that slices and dices through its cast with wild, gleeful abandon. It’s not like that movie is chock full of social commentary, the filmmakers more than content to devilishly toy with the audience and their knowledge of the genre in ways that are disturbingly vile. Yet, I’m going to call it fun, playful, and most of all entertaining, its whip-smart script and confidently assured direction helping make it one of 2013’s most surprising gems.

So why am I OK with films like that (my love for horror – all kinds, all types – is well-documented), in which human life is treated with as much respect as an ant being squished by a big black boot, and yet find myself having gigantic problems with a purposefully cartoonish action extravaganza such as Kick-Ass 2? I think the issues

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CARREY A BRIGHT SPOT I feel like I’m doing a horrible job coalescing all of my thoughts. To be fair, I did not hate this sequel. As stated, the action sequences are extremely well-staged and there’s some great supporting work by Carrey (notwithstanding his current stance on the film and his presence in it – he’s now saying he regrets his participation – he’s still mesmerizingly terrific), Donald Faison, Olga Kurkulina, and a sublime John Leguizamo. My general unease with the character aside, Moretz once again steals the spotlight as Hit Girl, scenes of her initially dealing with teenage girl world and its myriad land mines close to glorious. I do also appreciate the absurdist tone and the all-pervasive darkness at the center of the comedy, and even if subtlety isn’t exactly his strong suit I still value that Wadlow understands the gritty nastiness pulsating underneath all this glossy superciliousness.

But that doesn’t mean I liked Kick-Ass 2 or would take the time to watch it again.

The subtext that made the first film at least an intriguing curiosity has been diluted to insignificance, and the disgust I felt while absorbing many of the images thrown upon the screen is not something I find myself wanting to relive. To me, the sequel just came across as being exploitive just for the sake of being exploitive, and as such I fail to see the point and wonder why anyone anywhere would be entertained by any of this.

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Fitz and the Tantrums unleash good times BB Gun Press

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS THE SHOWBOX SODO August 9 The only things missing from Fitz and the Tantrums’ gig last weekend were a backyard and keg. The concert, in front of a near-capacity crowd at The Showbox SoDo, had the feel of a really good summer bash, the kind where all of your friends come over and no one’s afraid to dance (as strange as their moves might be) while rocking out to a hot live band.

Though the concert started quite late, around 11 o’clock, nobody seemed to com-

plain once the L.A. six-piece took the stage and opened with “Keepin’ Our Eyes Out,” from their new album, More Than Just a Dream. They continued with “Don’t Gotta Work It Out,” from the group’s 2010 studio debut, Pickin’ Up the Pieces.

Lead singer Michael Fitzpatrick, in black Levis and black t-shirt, roamed freely around the stage during the night, as co-vocalist Noelle Scaggs, dressed in tight skinny denims and a sparkly black brassiere underneath a matching mesh tank, shook a red tambourine throughout most of the show and wiggled her petite, gorgeous frame right by her microphone. A neon-lit heart hung behind drummer John Wicks.

Chaka Khan, Moby announce upcoming shows

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer Legendary soul queen Chaka Khan is coming back for more. The multiple Grammy winner gave an exhilarating performance last year at Snoqualmie Casino, so good that it made SGN’s “Top 10 Live Performances of 2012” list. Fortunately for those who missed it, Khan is returning to the same venue for an October 27 concert.

If her set list is comparable to last fall, she’ll include many of her greatest hits, including “I’m Every Woman,” “Through the Fire,” “Ain’t Nobody,” and “My Funny Valentine.”

What she didn’t sing on her previous swingthrough, and fingers crossed she adds them this time, are “I Feel for You,” “This Is My Night,” and “Love You All My Lifetime.”

Tickets, priced between $68.60 and $121, are available now through the casino’s website (www.snocasino.com) or at Ticketmaster outlets.

Electronic music icon Moby has also announced an upcoming appearance, as part of a two-city itinerary. The New York-based artist is booked for a DJ set September 26 at The Showbox SoDo to coincide with the

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which was bouncy and fun and ever so vibrant, igniting the audience to dance and wave their hands in the air. Fitzpatrick and Scaggs held their mics out to everyone on “Tighter” as they loudly chanted the chorus.

The main set’s closing number, “L.O.V.,” was amplified by keyboard-alto sax-flute player James King, who might have picked up more instruments when I wasn’t looking.

The encore included one of their bigger hits, “MoneyGrabber.”

Fitz and the Tantrums have gradually built a following since forming in 2008, opening for such big-name artists as Maroon 5, Hall and Oates, and, more recently, Bruno Mars.

The band’s tour dates extend through the final week of November. courtesy Snoqualmie Casino

The queen of funk-soul returns

SWEATIN’ TO THE OLDIES Shortly after playing “Break the Walls,” Fitzpatrick announced, “It’s about to get real hot and sweaty in here!” And that it did, as the pop act dove into a very energetic number, “Breakin’ the Chains of Love.”

Two songs later, they fired up their fans – many of them Gay men – with an OK cover of Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” which could have used more gusto. Another flat note was the inclusion of “Last Raindrop,” a tepid ballad to begin with. Scaggs’ vocals were beautiful on the song, which had never before been done live in Seattle, yet I became bored listening to it.

It was a different story with “Out of My League,” the new album’s leadoff single,

10th Annual Decibel Festival. Billed as “Moby & Friends Showcase,” the performance also includes opening acts Loops of Fury and Blondes, though it isn’t clear whether the supporting artists are actually his friends. Tickets for Moby, who interviewed with SGN a few years ago for our Pride edition, are priced at $35 advance and available at www.axs.com.

Another past SGN interviewee, Chris Cornell, has included Seattle on his “Songbook” solo acoustic tour. The Soundgarden frontman will play Benaroya Hall on October 20. The show will feature the firstever solo arrangements of music from his group’s 2012 album King Animal, and I’m assuming he’s performing other material from his personal catalog and Soundgarden résumé. The Seattle concert is part of a twomonth tour with scattered dates around the country, as well as several in Canada. Go to www.seattlesymphony.org/benaroya for ticket details.

And, acclaimed singer-songwriter Ben Chaka Khan Harper will embark on a fall acoustic tour landing at McCaw Hall on November 12. his 1994 debut Welcome to the Cruel World his latest offering, this year’s Get Up! (with The folk-rock musician will perform songs to his Grammy-winning There Will Be a Charlie Musselwhite). Tickets are on sale from throughout his 20-year career, from Light (with The Blind Boys of Alabama) to now at all Ticketmaster locations.

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Seattle Opera's latest production tops even the Met Stefan Vinke as Siegfried

by Rod Parke SGN A&E Writer WAGNER: DER RING DES NIBELUNGEN SEATTLE OPERA Through August 25 Speight Jenkins, general director of Seattle Opera, wasn’t kidding when he said he thought this was the best cast he had ever assembled for Wagner’s Ring. Ever since I sang in the “Gotterdammerung” chorus in 1979 (or thereabouts), I have attended every Seattle Opera Ring. Many of those casts were unforgettable and marvelous, but this time the word “Amazing!” is thoroughly justified. Better than the current Met; better than the current Bayreuth (from multiple reviews); better than any Ring I have seen live in Chicago, Berlin, or Seattle, or on video.

The main reason it’s better, aside from the overall excellent singing and acting, is the Siegfried of German tenor Stefan Vinke.

His voice is the most attractive of any Siegfried I’ve heard, including Siegfried Jerusalem in the old Bayreuth production that was so well recorded on video. His stamina is simply incredible, seeming as fresh and energetic in his death scene as in his first scene, including the most beautiful, biggest, and longest high C anywhere! (His eightnote high C earlier was also amazingly spot-on and, stretched perhaps to a quarter note, effective.) At somewhere around 40, he is most light-footed and convincing as the young, kinda-stupid boy Siegfried. He was also very funny. His vocal technique is totally invisible and eschews the usual nasal snarl that most heldentenors use to keep the voice focused.

I was sure Vinke would not be able to keep up his amazing level of sound and energy, almost dreading each new scene as probably the one in which his vocal fatigue would become sadly apparent. Instead, he just got better and better. Truly amazing.

(Two sophisticated friends who heard his Siegfried in the first of the Ring cycles recently at Covent Garden said that he was significantly better here in Seattle than in London.)

The chemistry between Phillips and Vinke was blazingly apparent, and she did easily the best job of convincing me of Brünnhilde’s ambivalence about her transition from goddess to love-struck human. Mellor sang a nice Brünnhilde in “Die Walküre,” with the best war cry I’ve ever heard (better articulated than Birgit Nilsson’s!). But her middle and lower voice lacked the power to cut through the orchestra, whereas Phillips’ voice was better integrated, with easy tops and a more audible lower range. I was happy that Lori also sang in “Gotterdammerung.” Aside from a little fatigue at the end of her “Immolation” scene, she was a superb Brünnhilde.

Another outstanding newcomer to this Ring is conductor Asher Fisch. His reading is always alive with attention to detail, clear cues to the stage, and ravishing sonorities from the orchestra. In particular I love his pulling thrilling warmth and beauty from the horns, even allowing the tuba to “fart” where appropriate. Tuba solos, on the other hand, often began with barely audible pianissimos. As always, Mark Robbins’ horn

calls were excellent, at one point coming from the left upper balcony and then the right. Even if the singers hadn’t been superb, these evenings would have been rewarding for the orchestra alone.

Space constrains me from the kind of detailed praise I would like to give individual singers. Suffice to say that all the returnees from four years ago are undiminished in power and glory, most especially Greer Grimsley, Stephanie Blythe (without doubt the greatest Fricka of all), Richard Paul Fink (certainly the most acrobatic Alberich around), Andrea Silvestrelli, Stuart Skelton, Margaret Jane Wray, Dennis Petersen, and Daniel Sumegi (whose gravelly, unwarm voice is perfectly suited to Hagen).

Newcomers Lucille Beer and Wendy Bryn Harmer are welcome additions. My only, nitpicking complaint would be the initially weak Woglinde of Jennifer Zetlan (better in “Gotterdammerung”) and Forest Bird, where a purer sound is called for.

year, and this one, our “green” Ring, is apparently the only naturalistic version anywhere. It is arguably the only one that follows what Wagner asked for. Its “concept” of the balance of nature being disrupted and finally restored seems so right and is so beautiful to the eye that I hope Seattle Opera does indeed change its original plans and revives this production in 2017. Besides, it has the best Fafner/Dragon of all. Unlimited praise goes to the production team of set designer Thomas Lynch, director Stephen Wadsworth, costume designer Martin Pakledinaz (now deceased), and captions creator Jonathan Dean.

Final footnote for those who remember previous Seattle Opera Rings: After “Rheingold” I remarked to my friend that I missed the Phillips sisters, Lori and Mary, who were Valkyries in the 2001 version. As you have read, I loved Lori’s unexpected return, this time as our substitute Brünnhilde!

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

The world is full of Ring productions this

BEAUTIFUL BRÜNNHILDE Another reason this cast was better was the utterly convincing love scene in which Siegfried awakens the sleeping Brünnhilde.

The lovely Alwyn Mellor was out (an allergy plus mild virus attack) and was replaced by the even lovelier Lori Phillips.

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ment ceremony for couples wanting to tie the knot, set for October 12 at the W Hotel Midtown-Altitude (27th floor). The parade is on Saturday afternoon at 1:45 p.m., followed by a Dyke March at 6. Website: http:// atlantapride.org

a raisin from the heat. The festivities take place at Sunrise Park, while Sunday morning’s parade (10 a.m.) steps off on Palm Canyon Drive. A block party downtown the night before gets underway at 6, and from there it’s a series of pool parties and galas at local bars, hotels, and B&Bs. Thus far, deTW LGBT PRIDE tails on live entertainment and the weekend Taipei, Taiwan festival have yet to be announced. A golf October 26 tournament is also part of the weekend afBelieve it or not, upwards of 80,000 peo- fair. Website: www.pspride.org ple will be on hand for Taiwan’s biggest Gay event, its ever-growing Pride festival MARCHA DE ORGULLO in Taipei that went from a political rally to Buenos Aires, Argentina a full-blown festival. The parade launches November 9 at Ketagalan Boulevard, winds through Argentina became the first Latin Amerithe streets of the capital city, and returns can country to legalize same-sex marriage to the same spot two hours later. Everyone, in 2010 and is regarded as South America’s including Gay-friendly Taiwanese celebri- Gay-friendliest nation. Though specific inties, gathers at the main stage afterwards for formation has not been announced for its entertainment and speeches, and to peruse annual Pride, which happens during spring booths operated by local LGBT organiza- down there, the November 9 date appears tions. Website: www.twpride.org to be solid and events leading up to it are in the works. The crowds usually assemble GREATER PALM SPRINGS PRIDE at Plaza de Mayo and then move to the paPalm Springs, CA rade’s starting point at Plaza de Congreso.

November 2–3 Website: www.facebook.com/MarchaOrBe thankful Palm Springs’ Pride is in No- gulloAR the first full weekend of September, coin- vember, otherwise you might shrivel into ciding purposely with the popular weeklong “Gay Days Las Vegas.” The PRIDE Night Parade, presented by MGM Resorts International, runs right through downtown on Friday evening from 7 to 10 p.m. It begins at West Charleston Boulevard and heads north along 4th Street to Ogden Avenue. A Pride Festival at Clark County Amphitheater, a Family Bingo and Pajama Brunch Bingo (both at Circus Circus), and, of course, latenight/early-morning parties on and off the Strip are part of the agenda. It all promises to be a wild, wild ride! Website: www.lasvegaspride.org

Let’s go Caribbean!

Curaçao to host its first Pride Week

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MANCHESTER PRIDE Manchester, U.K. August 23–26 Manchester is the ninth largest city in the U.K., which includes Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland as well as England. “Acceptable in the ’80s?” is this year’s theme, acknowledging the impact that the decade had on the LGBT community and HIV activism. The parade, slated for Saturday at 1 p.m., begins at Deansgate and Liverpool Road and ends on Whitworth Street. Suggested viewing areas are on Deansgate, COME OUT WITH PRIDE Princess, Cross, and Whitworth streets.

Orlando, FL The “Big Weekend,” as it’s called, includes October 1–6 the usual – parties, community gatherings, It’s a Gay world after all – at least in the post-parade festival. Website: www.manfirst week of October. Pride week lands in chesterpride.com Orlando days before National Coming Out Day (hence its title) and kicks off this year OAKLAND PRIDE with a live appearance by cult filmmaker Oakland, CA John Waters (October 1, The Abbey), as September 1 Though it doesn’t hold a candle to San well as a comedy show, block party, and 5K Francisco’s mammoth Pride celebration in run. The parade, scheduled for October 5 at June, Oakland’s one-day event still draws 4 p.m., starts at North Summerlin Avenue, nearly 20,000 residents and visitors despite then turns at East Central Boulevard and not having an actual parade. The main fo- concludes along North Rosalind Avenue. A cus is a street festival with various stages performance by Grammy-nominated singer offering a mix of live entertainment, such Taylor Dayne and commitment ceremony as R&B act En Vogue, who perform in mid- for same-sex couples is also on the bill. afternoon on the “Pride Stage,” or Ameri- Website: http://comeoutwithpride.com can Idol alum LaToya London, who’ll apRIO GAY PRIDE pear early in the afternoon on the “Womyn’s Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Stage,” and a pair of Mexican banda groups October 8–13 (tentative) playing on the “Latin Stage.” A film festival “Heart has no prejudice. Has love.” is is also squeezed into the single-day festivithis year’s Pride theme for Rio de Janeiro. ties. Website: www.oaklandpride.org Though the dates are still awaiting final confirmation, the event is being organzed as AUSTIN PRIDE we speak for the second week of October.

Austin, TX The 1.3 mile-long parade happens on OctoSeptember 1–8 “Love Unites” is the theme for this year’s ber 13 (2 p.m.), moving along Copacabana weeklong Pride gala at the Texas capital, Beach and ending at Posto 2. Drag queen featuring a symbolic wedding ceremony shows, dance parties, a conference for Lesconducted by Go-Go’s band member Jane bian and Bisexual women, and a pre-parade Wiedlin. Saturday night’s parade, along gala are all in the planning stages. Website: Congress Avenue and 4th Street, is expected www.gaypridebrazil.org to draw close to 75,000 onlookers. Andy ATLANTA PRIDE Bell (of Erasure), Crystal Waters, and JD Atlanta, GA Samson (of Le Tigre) are part of the musical October 12–13 lineup that will perform on Saturday at the Perhaps surprisingly, Atlanta’s Pride celFiesta Gardens. Austin Pride also includes a fashion show, Rainbow Run and Stonewall ebration isn’t called “Hotlanta” – but it’s the largest of its kind down South except Rally. Website: www.austinpride.org for New Orleans’ festivities. Coinciding with National Coming Out Day, the event LAS VEGAS PRIDE opens Friday evening with an official kickLas Vegas, NV off party at the Georgia Aquarium (I’ve September 6–7 As if Las Vegas needs another reason to been there, and it’s amazing!). Atlanta will party, the desert oasis holds its Pride over also host a non-denominational commit-

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer Here’s a further sign that the world is changing: the tiny island nation of Curaçao will celebrate its first-ever Gay Pride Week next month. Positioned just above Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea, the country of nearly 150,000 residents has organized a fiveday event (September 25-29) that includes a local-style White Party, movie marathon, seminars, awards ceremony, and the inaugural Caribbean Conference on Women and Sexual Diversity.

“Curaçao has always been welcoming to the LGBT community with appropriately oriented accommodations, events, and attitude,” notes André Rojer, the Curaçao Tourist Board’s marketing manager for North America. “But Gay Pride Week is a whole other dimension. We’re right up there now celebrating our diversity and pride along with cities like San Francisco, New York, Miami, and others who annually host Gay Pride Weeks. We’re looking forward to the power and potential of this celebration.”

A NEW ERA OF EQUALITY The event has been coordinated by Curaçao Gay Pro, an association comprised of professional organizations and individuals working with, or for, nearby LGBT communities. The launch of Curaçao Pride 2013 is expected to ring in a new era, one that comes after years of outreach and education within the local community. The Caribbean island, which benefits greatly from the tourism industry, hopes to become recognized as the friendliest place in a region that is seeing more LGBT travelers.

There are no direct flights to Curaçao from Seattle, but you can make easy connections through Miami on American Airlines (www.aa.com/rainbow), which has long been a supporter of our community. American now flies nonstop between Seattle and Miami. Pride Week’s official host accommodations are at the very Gayfriendly Floris Suite Hotel (www.florissuitehotel.com), offering rates starting at $99 per night, and those who book prior to September 15 will receive a fourth night free as part of a special promotion.

For more on Curaçao’s Pride Week, visit www.GayCuracao.com.

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

DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm.

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

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

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SATURDAY - August 17

Border Riders Weekend Run (8/16-8/19). Goldstream Park, Victoria BC. www.borderriders.com/ runs2013.html 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.

50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. 10am-6pm. Gather 23rd Ave & E Union St. March to MLK Memorial Park, 2300 MLK Way S. Hempfest (8/16-8/18). 10am-8pm. Myrtle Edwards Park & Centennial Park. www.hempfest.org Pistil Book Sale. 10am-4pm. 1415 E Union St. Paperbacks $1; hardcover $2.

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire (8/178/18). 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.

Central Area Community Festival. 11am-7pm.

Garfield Community Playfield, 2323 E Cherry St. www.cacf.com Bat N’ Rouge 2013 - Dykes vs, Drag Queens.

12noon-4pm. Cal Anderson Park, Morris Playfield.

A fundraising event to benefit Seattle Area Supports Groups (SASG). Features entertainment, concessions, community resources & HIV testing.

Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday each month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lamberthouse.org Kitsap Wine Festival - in Bremerton. 2-5:30pm.

Harborside Fountain Park, on Bremerton’s scenic waterfront adjacent to the ferry terminal. Tickets: $50. www.kitsapwinefestival.com PNW G/B/Q Longhaired Men. 2pm. Locations vary.

Check the website or call for details. An informal social group for longhairs, growers, longhair admirers & their friends. We gather for brunch on the 3rd Saturday each month to socialize, chat & often go out afterwards for coffee or some activity. Please join us! For information & to RSVP, 309-0510 or www.longhair. shorturl.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

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

Border Riders Weekend Run (8/16-8/19). Goldstream Park, Victoria BC. www.borderriders.com/ runs2013.html 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/ 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 Hempfest (8/16-8/18). 10am-8pm. Myrtle Edwards Park & Centennial Park. www.hempfest.org Seattle Sunday Bowlers. 10am. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW Oregon St). Open bowl every Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You don’t have to worry about how you bowl! $4.25 + $1 shoe rental. 329-1515.

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire (8/178/18). 10am-7pm. Kelly Farm, Bonney Lake. (See 8/17 listing for details.)

Ethyl Forever Car Club, Pacific NW Region Lambda Car Club Monthly Tire Kick/Social. 10:30am.

Randy’s Restaurant, 10016 E Marginal Way S (south of the Museum of Flight). Meets the 3rd Sunday each month. This monthly informal auto enthusiasts event starts with breakfast at this location with a show & tell and continues to a chosen point of interest. Open to all LGBTQ persons & friends who have an interest in the

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automobile, not just collector or performance vehicles. ethylforever@hotmail.com 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 BrasilFest. 12-8pm. Seattle Center Armory, Mural Amphitheatre and Fisher Pavilion rooftop. BrasilFest celebrates the unique diversity of this South American cultural melting pot, exploring its African, Portuguese and indigenous roots through classical guitar, Brazilian dances, samba rhythms and the percussive beats of traditional folk music. www.brasilfest.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 Seattle Prime Timers Monthly Potluck Social & General Meeting. 2-4pm. Seattle First Baptist Church Recreation Hall, 1111 Harvard Ave (at E Seneca St enter thru glass doors on Harvard Ave.) Meets 3rd Sunday most months. Bring a dish to serve 6-8 people. $4 door fee covers hall rental. SPT is a social club for Gay men & their friends. www.seattleprimetimers.org.

Ice Cream Social & Book Reading with Ronni Sanlo. 3-4:30pm. Jewish Family Service, 1601 16th Ave. Dr Ronnia Sanlo reads from her memoir “The Purple Golf Cart: The Misadventures of a Lesbian Grandma.” Admission $7 per person, $10 per family. www.jfsseattle.org

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 Melissa Etheridge in Concert. Doors 5pm, Show 7pm. Tulalip Amphitheatre, 10400 Quil Ceda Blvd, Tulalip. Tickets $32.75-$87. www.tulalipcasino.com Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

August 17 thru August 25 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.

Catholic Parents Support Group. 7pm. St Benedict’s Parish Center, 1805 N 49th St. Meets 3rd Monday each month. This is a drop-in peer support group for parents, family members & friends of GLBT persons.

The group offers a safe, supportive & welcoming space where concerned persons can share their experiences, struggles, joys & resources. The invitation is also extended to educators & counselors who may encounter homosexual issues in their student/parent populations.

(425) 462-9411, 542-2549.

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.)

PFLAG/Bremerton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 700 Callahan Dr, Bremerton. Meets 3rd Monday each month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 3257724.

PFLAG/Everett Monthly Meeting. 7pm. First Congregational Church of Everett, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Meets 3rd Monday each month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

Sex, Dating & Relationships. 7-8pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets the 1st & 3rd Monday of every month. Talk about sexual health & safety, as well as different types of relationships. Ask questions and get answers from people who really know their stuff. 3222515, www.lamberthouse.org 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 20

Border Riders Weekend Run (8/16-8/19). Goldstream Park, Victoria BC. www.borderriders.com/ runs2013.html 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 socialdinnerclub@ yahoo. com or phone (360) 722-1664.

Seattle Women’s Commission Meeting. 5:30-8pm.

Municipal Bldg, 600 4th Ave Rm 221. Meets 3rd Monday each month (except December). SWC is a 20-member volunteer advisory board that advises the Mayor, City Council, & all City of Seattle departments on matters concerning women & women’s rights.

Meetings open to the public. 684-4537.

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.

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 Safe Schools Coalition Monthly Meeting. 3-5pm.

Planned Parenthood, 2001 E Madison. Meets 3rd Tuesday most months (schedule varies in summer).

The Safe Schools Coalition: A Public-Private Partnership in Support of LGBT youth. All are welcome at meetings; lots of volunteer opportunities are discussed.

632-0662 ext 49; CRISIS LINE: 1-877-SAFE-SAFE; www.safeschoolscoalition.org.

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 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 Seattle Police Department LGBTQ Advisory Council Monthly Meeting. 6-8pm. Seattle Police Department East Precinct Community Meeting Room, 12th Ave & E Pine St. Meets 3rd Tuesday most months.

The Sexual Minority Community Advisory Council has been established by the SPD to increase relationships & communication between the community & the SPD. Members of the GLBT community are invited to attend. kim.bogucki@seattle.gov 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 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/

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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.

Intersections: Sex Positive Culture. 7-9pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. Community forum & discussion. www.socialoutreachseattle.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 addition to Tuesday meetings. 545-3521.

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

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

Hand drumming classes for Gay men. It’s easy, it’s fun & anyone can do it! Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Experience connection, community & spirituality. 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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FRIDAY - August 23

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 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. (See related listing on Sunday at noon for details.) Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 6250000; 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.

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 Three Dollar Bill Outdoor Cinema: “Galaxy Quest” (1999). Dusk. Cal Anderson Park, 11th Ave & E Howell St.

WEDNESDAY - August 21

Capitol Hill Job Fair. 9am-3pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E. Business attire & resumes.

Major industries.

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.

(425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Pierce County AIDS Foundation New Volunteer Orientation in Tacoma. 6-8pm. Pierce County AIDS Foundation, 3520 S Pine St, Tacoma - 3 blocks east of Tacoma Mall. Meets 3rd Wednesday each month.

PCAF is seeking volunteers to provide practical & emotional support services for clients, assist with administrative needs, & plan & work at special events.

More info & to receive application, call Colleen at (253) 383-2565 ext 206.

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 “God Loves Uganda” - in Bellevue. 6:30pm. Bellevue Public Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue. New film documents persecution of LGBT people in Uganda & the role of religious right congressmen & ministers from America. RSVP to info@ augreaterseattle.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

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who are currently or previously married. 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

SATURDAY - August 24

interaction & information for the whole Gender community. www.ingersollcenter.org Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesdayt. 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: seattlemovie bears-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 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.

THURSDAY - August 22

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.

August 16, 2013

Volunteer Drop-In Night at Lifelong AIDS Alliance.

4-7pm. LAA Volunteer Services Office, 1161 11th Ave. Every Thursday. Volunteer on LAA projects - assembling safer sex kits, helping with mailings, a different project every week! Get-togethers are highly social & offer “low impact” volunteer work & an opportunity to learn more about LAA. Please call before dropping in.

957-1776. www.lifelongaidsalliance.org Happy Hour Meditation. 5:30-6:40pm. Gay City, 517 E Pike St. Every Thursday. 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 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.

Real Talk: SOSea Youth Mentor Forum #1. 6:309pm. Gay City Health Project, 517 E Pike St. www. socialoutreachseattle.com 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/Tacoma Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S 12th (at Jackson), Tacoma.

Meets 4th Thursday each month. PFLAG/Tacoma: (253) 383-2318. 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. For Gay fathers & Gay men

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Star Trek Convention (8/24 & 8/25). Hilton Seattle Airport, 17620 Pacific Hwy S. www.creationent.com All Things Japanese Sale (8/24 & 8/25). 10am-3pm.

Japanese Cultural & Community Center, 1414 S Weller St. An eclectic collection of new & used Japanese antiques, collectibles & more. www,jcccw,org Craptacular Annual Rummage Sale (8/24 & 8/25).

Sat 8/24 -11am-6pm; Sun 8/25 - 12noon-6pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E. Benefits All Pilgrims & the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.

“Nudestock” - in Issaquah. 11am-6pm. FS Family Nudist Park, 24050 NE 127th St, Issaquah. A day in the park with live music. A nude rock & blues experience. $16. www.fraternitysnoqualmie.com Tibet Fest (8/24-8/25). 11am-5pm. Seattle Center Armory. Tibet’s ancient and modern history is woven into the two-day festival, which seeks to preserve this centuries-old culture. Live performances, visual arts and crafts, hands-on activities, traditional foods, games, and a lively marketplace illuminate Tibet’s extraordinary past and present. www.washingtontibet.org AMDEF - Art, Music, Dance, Entertainment & Fashion. 7pm-2am. Neumo’s, 925 E Pike St. A Benefit for Social Outreach Seattle sponsored by Seattle Fun Events, Trashed, Vortex Magazine, Ask Miss A & Seattle Gay News. Tickets $15 in advance or $25 at the door. http://neumos.com/event/6th-annualamdef-8-24/ Farmworker Women Battle for Worker’s Rights & Dignity. 7:30pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Celebrate Women’s Rights Day & hear from local fieldworkers standing up for humane working conditions & an end to sexual assault in the fields.

Door donation $1-$5. Northwest harvest buffet served at 6pm for $10 donation. Hosted by Radical Women.

722-6057. rwseattle@mindspring.com

SUNDAY - August 25

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Star Trek Convention (8/24 & 8/25). Hilton Seattle Airport, 17620 Pacific Hwy S. www.creationent.com All Things Japanese Sale (8/24 & 8/25). 10am-3pm.

Japanese Cultural & Community Center, 1414 S Weller St. An eclectic collection of new & used Japanese antiques, collectibles & more. www,jcccw,org Craptacular Annual Rummage Sale (8/24 & 8/25).

Sat 8/24 -11am-6pm; Sun 8/25 - 12noon-6pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E. Benefits All Pilgrims & the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.

Tibet Fest (8/24-8/25). 11am-5pm. Seattle Center Armory. (See Saturday listing for details.) www.washingtontibet.org

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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

Celebrating 40 Years!

American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver.us 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 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.

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 Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project - gayhistnw@aol.com 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

Visit us online www.sgn.org

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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 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 - 682-6711; 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. 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 SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail. com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcity softball.org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/ EthylForever CarClub/; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops: www.jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.

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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. 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.thepride league. 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.camp trc.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.tacomalesbian concern.org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/womenofwestseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http://lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot.com, twitter.com/ ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 4614493. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.)

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, ages 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; Q Youth Resources: in Kitsap County - 360-698-3335; www.kchaf.org; 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, 425271-5600, ext 155; sarahh@rays.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 451-SAFE (451-7233) (non-emergency), 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1877-723-3723) (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431TEEN; 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, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org

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