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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Gregg Edelman

different. Gordon sang with such a beautiful sound that was so natural, and so close to his speaking voice. I love that. John was so quirky, and I love the fact that he

see edelman page 9 (l-r) Mark Jacoby, Johnny Rabe, and Gregg Edelman in Secondhand Lions

Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards telecast was one of the worst I’ve ever seen. And not just because Miley Cyrus got her jollies off with a Styrofoam finger. It was just bad all-around.

I wish Lady Gaga had actually sung her new single “Applause,” because it’s a halfway decent track. Her seashell bikini was pretty cool, however. I thought Justin Timberlake’s 15-minute song medley combined with tricky dance moves was the best part of the ceremony, but I was left wanting more of the ’N Sync reunion. That said, another delight was seeing hometown heroes Macklemore and Ryan Lewis win two moonman statues, one for Best Hip-Hop Video (“Can’t Hold Us,” featuring Ray Dalton) and another for Best Video with a Social Message (“Same Love,” featuring Mary Lambert). A third VMA went to the cinematographer of “Can’t Hold Us.” Grammy nominations are set to be announced the first week of December. Macklemore also appeared recently on the cover of Rolling Stone.

Ryan Lewis (l) and Macklemore

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SGN’s guide to Seattle’s signature festival, now in its 43rd year

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer BUMBERSHOOT SEATTLE CENTER August 31 – September 2 There’s something for everybody this weekend at Bumbershoot, and I do mean everybody.

The lineup for this year’s threeday event at Seattle Center is an interesting cross-section of artists representing many genres and diverse backgrounds, from veteran rock group Heart to acclaimed hip-hop sensation Kendrick Lamar. But you’ll be happy to note that Bumbershoot organizers have booked several Gay and Gay-friendly musicians on the weekend bill, some of whom are expected to draw large

Missing Piece

Gregg Edelman: Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, most influences came from watching movies. Gordon MacRae [from Oklahoma!] was a real influence.

John McMartin [in Sweet Charity] was another. I love both those guys, and obviously they are very

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SECONDHAND LIONS: A NEW MUSICAL ADVENTURE 5th AVENUE THEATRE September 7 – October 6 (Official premiere Sept. 23) Gregg Edelman is quite the triple threat of actors. He’s appeared in several feature films, traveled the country performing concerts, and earned three Tony Award nominations with his work on the stage, where he’s performed in such classics as Evita, Anything Goes, and Into the Woods. Currently, he’s here in the Emerald City at the 5th Avenue Theatre, getting ready for a lead role in the debut musical Secondhand Lions.

It was a pleasure to sit and chat with this man of many talents.

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crowds. For complete schedule and more details, go to www. bumbershoot.org. Here are 10 artists to catch at the big festival.

DIAMOND RINGS Fisher Green, Saturday, 2:45 p.m.

Toronto glam-pop artist Diamond Rings, who interviewed with SGN last November, is hoping to expand his fan base with a Saturday afternoon performance at Bumbershoot. The young singer (real name: John O’Regan) is further boosting his 2012 album Free Dimensional.

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Vapid Austenland wastes an inspired premise fickle fish films

se – it just makes it unique. Suffice it to say this adaptation is as big a missed opportunity as anything I’ve seen this year, a handful of wonderful comedic performances undone by an unfocused, overly melodramatic script and muddled, ham-fisted directorial choices keeping things from resonating on any level other than the superficial. It drowns in treacle and pointless sentimentality, leaving a number of its secondary characters hanging in limbo while Jane never comes to life as fully or as completely as she deserves to.

Overall, however, much of what Jane is forced to do is laughably idiotic. Her dual relationships with a sexy fake stablehand (Bret McKenzie) and a faux Mr. Darcy (JJ Feild), going by the nom de guerre Mr. Henry Nobley, aren’t as enchanting as they deserve to be, everything building in ways that are as facile as they are transparent.

The film hangs its lead character out to dry and doesn’t do anything of merit with her, everything building to a supposedly heartwarming conclusion that left me as cold as it did disappointed.

A handful of wonderful comedic performances undone by an unfocused, overly melodramatic script and muddled, ham-fisted directorial choices keeping things from resonating on any level other than the superficial.

Keri Russell (l) and Bret McKenzie in Austenland

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer AUSTENLAND Opens August 30 Jane Hayes (Keri Russell) is obsessed with Jane Austen. The thirtysomething administrative drone is positive the world would be a better place if things happened more like they did in one of the author’s novels, this by all accounts driven, opinionated, and intelligent still relatively young woman having Mr. Darcy fantasies she’s never outgrown.

From that starting point blooms Austen-

land. Based on the book by Shannon Hale, featuring a script co-written by the author and director Jerusha Hess (the Napoleon Dynamite writer making her debut behind the camera), the movie is an odd fantasy creation, a romantic comedy born out of absurdity yet somehow based in an odd, somewhat surreal sensationalistic superficial reality that feels all too real. It takes current manias with the likes of the Kardashians or any of the “Real Housewives” to an entirely different plane, commenting on celebrity obsession in a way I can’t really say I’ve seen attempted similarly before.

This does not make the movie good, per

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I wish I had better news. Jane Seymour has some nice moments as the woman behind the mirage, her haughty nastiness a delicious counterpoint to the mundane sterility of the prim and proper romantic world she’s constructed in such detail. Georgia King is also enjoyable as a selfish guest who for her own reasons has it out for Jane, but one gets the idea that Hess and Hale weren’t entirely sure what to do with her and thus don’t utilize the actress’ talents as well as they potentially could have.

Austenland isn’t terrible – I’d be remiss if I claimed as much. It just isn’t very good, the whole film a blandly sophomoric enterprise, a good idea that’s been poorly realized. The movie is a sitcom masquerading as a feature, and while for some that will be just fine, I’m not one of those who typically finds such entertainments worthwhile.

Prison Break star breaks out of the closet

He got his start as a YouTube star. Now, Nickelodeon actor Lucas Cruikshank, who is best known for creating the hyperactive, over-the-top character Fred Figglehorn, has revealed he is Gay by posting a comingout video where he got his start in the first place – YouTube.

Cruikshank, 19, came out during a question and answer session with actress Jennifer Veal, telling fans “I’m Gay.” “It feels so weird saying it on camera,” he said, laughing nervously.

“My family and friends have known for, like, three years – I just haven’t felt the need to announce it on the Internet,” he explained, adding that he felt “so awkward.”

Though coming out was clearly something Cruikshank wanted to do publicly, he did mention that he was frustrated that he had to do it at all. At one point he turned to Veal and asked, “How come you didn’t have to make a video saying you’re straight?”

That’s a good question, actually.

Cruikshank isn’t the only young actor to come out recently. Earlier this month, former “That’s So Raven” star Raven-Symone came out on Twitter, when she wrote that she can “finally get married” and thanked the government for it.

Wentworth Miller reveals he is Gay in letter to Russian film festival

the festival’s director, which was posted on GLAAD’s website.

“However, as a Gay man, I must decline.”

“I am deeply troubled by the current attitude toward and treatment of Gay men and women by the Russian government,” the actor went on to explain. “The situation is in no way acceptable, and I cannot in good conscience participate in a celebratory occasion hosted by a country where people like myself are being systematically denied their basic right to live and love openly.”

Miller was, of course, referring to Russia’s new anti-Gay laws, which include a ban on “propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations” as part of an effort to promote traditional Russian values over Western liberalism and prohibit the adoption of Russianborn children to national and international same-sex couples.

“Perhaps, when and if circumstances improve, I’ll be free to make a different choice,” concluded Miller.

In a statement, GLAAD spokesman Wilson Cruz praised Miller’s decision to come out, noting that the actor’s “bold show of support sends a powerful message to LGBT Russians,” telling them they are not alone.

Prison Break aired on the Fox TV network from 2005 to 2009. file photo

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by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor

SOME BRIGHT SPOTS Not that the film is a complete waste of time. Whoever had the brilliant idea to cast Jennifer Coolidge and then let her freelance her way through it all with enchanting, invigorating inspiration deserves a raise.

She’s known as Miss Elizabeth Charming, and she’s come to the Jane Austen wonderland for – well, I can’t really come up with a reason, but that’s perfectly OK. Why? Because she’s awesome, doing and saying things that feel completely spur-of-the-moment and as such she’s a continual joy, giving the proceedings an energy and a vitality they otherwise would not have enjoyed.

If only the rest were worthy of the same sorts of accolades. Russell tries her best, and there are certainly moments where she charmed the pants right off me, making me grin wildly in something akin to glee.

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor Prison Break star Wentworth Miller came out as Gay this week after being invited to attend the St. Petersburg International Film Festival in Russia.

“Thank you for your kind invitation. As someone who has enjoyed visiting Russia in the past and can also claim a degree of Russian ancestry, it would make me happy to say yes,” the 41-year-old wrote in a letter to

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Ricky Martin: I was a bully

Gay pop star opens up about his homophobic childhood

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor In a recent interview, international Latin pop star Ricky Martin admits that he bullied Gays when growing up in Puerto Rico so others wouldn’t suspect him of being Gay himself.

Martin, now 41, came out as a Gay man back in 2010.

‘INTERNALIZED HOMOPHOBIA’ “I was very angry, very rebellious. I used to look at Gay men and think, I’m not like that, I don’t want to be like that, that’s not me. I was ashamed,” Martin told the magazine, according to Australia’s News.com.au.

“When you’re told you’re wrong by everyone, from society, from your faith – my selfesteem was crushed. I took my anger out on those around me.”

“When you’re told you’re wrong by everyone, from society, from your faith – my self-esteem was crushed. I took my anger out on those around me.”

The mentor on the Australian edition of The Voice appears on the cover of the October 2013 issue of GQ Australia, a popular men’s magazine. The response to Martin’s joining The Voice has been so overwhelming that Australian promoters have reportedly been lining up to get him on stage. In the cover story, he discussed life as a closeted young man in San Juan. The magazine dubbed the singer a “role model for the entire planet.”

“I look back now and realize I would bully people who I knew were Gay. I internalized homophobia,” he added. “To realize that was confronting to me. I wanted to get away from that.”

When Martin came out as Gay, he made the announcement in a post on his website, writing, “I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am.”

REGRET AND REDEMPTION The following year, in an interview with

the Guardian newspaper, he said he always hated when people tried to force him to come out of the closet. During that time, Martin continued to question his sexuality.

“If I had spent a quarter of the time that I spent manipulating my sexuality in front of a piano instead, I would be the most gifted piano player of my lifetime,” he said. “What people were expecting from me was not who I was, and I forced myself to believe that what they wanted could be my truth, my reality, and I went after it hardcore.”

Martin became a father in 2008 to twin boys, Matteo and Valentino, born to a surrogate mother. He has made public that he is in a committed relationship with stockbroker Carlos González Abella.

Currently, Martin fights for Gay rights, including speaking out against hate crimes with the “Give A Damn” campaign, a project of Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors Fund.

He was also presented with GLAAD’s Vito Russo Award in 2011 for his work in promoting equality.

Madonna: Coming soon to your living room

MDNA tour DVD/Blu-ray to be released Sept. 10 The highly anticipated, groundbreaking Madonna MDNA World Tour concert film will be released September 10 on DVD, Bluray, and as a digital album on Live Nation and Interscope Records.

This two-hour nonstop performance includes songs from Madonna’s MDNA album, such as “Girl Gone Wild” and “Gang Bang,” as well as fan favorites including exhilarating versions of “Hung Up,” “Express Yourself,” “Vogue,” “Open Your Heart,” “Like A Prayer,” and “Celebration.”

The most successful single tour of 2012, the MDNA Tour extravaganza was launched in conjunction with the album of the same name, which debuted in the No. 1 spot in 35 countries. Presented by Live Nation Global Touring, the MDNA World Tour consisted of 88 sold-out shows in 29 countries. Madonna and her 10-member band, led by musical director Kevin Antunes, and a troupe of 27 dancers performed a wild two-hour spectacle including state-of-the-art visuals and sound, as well as hundreds of costume changes that fascinated, enthralled, and entertained more than 2.2 million fans.

THE PERSONAL TOUCH “I left my heart on that stage every night,” commented Madonna, who personally spent six months editing the footage to perfection for the DVD release to give her

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fans a total concert experience in their own homes.

“My show is a journey ... the journey of a soul from darkness to light. It is part cinematic musical theater, part spectacle, and part sometimes-intimate performance art.

I know people can relate to it. It’s very important to me as an artist that my show not be taken out of context. It must be watched with an open heart from beginning to end. I am sure if it is viewed this way, the viewer will walk away feeling inspired and invigorated, and will want to make the world a better place. And this of course is my intention,” commented Madonna in a tour manifesto she released to her fans around the globe.

Raved The Dallas Morning News: “The Material Girl proceeds to take us through a song cycle that examines sex, liberation, sin, empowerment, love, addiction, rebellion, and finally redemption. She did it all in classic Madonna style – controversial and eye-popping.”

The MDNA World Tour DVD was directed by Danny B. Tull and Stephane Sennour, and was produced by Madonna.

Executive producers were Arthur Fogel , Guy Oseary, and Sara Zambreno. The tour wardrobe was created by Arianne Phillips.

Supervising editor was Danny B. Tull, and Mark Ritchie was director of photography.

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Not feeling the ‘same love’

cisions against DOMA and Prop 8 that the song experienced a surge in popularity, and became known as the anthem for same-sex marriage.

The song has become so popular that Lambert, who provides vocals on the chorus of “Same Love,” has now released “She SNL BREAKTHROUGH After a rather slow upward (sometimes Keeps Me Warm,” which takes the chorus’s

On October 20, Macklemore, Lewis, and Lesbian singer-songwriter Mary Lambert performed the song on Ellen. Although it had not yet reached chart status, the song brought the audience to its feet.

Openly Gay rapper accuses Macklemore of plagiarism

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“It saddens me out that a straight man is the voice pop music has chosen for Gay rights.” downward) curve for “Same Love” on the U.S. chart (it took 14 weeks to crack Billboard’s Top 40) people start to pay attention. Some credit the movement of sales after Macklemore and Lewis performed their hit “Thrift Shop” on Saturday Night Live on March 2, a performance that drew 5.8 million viewers.

But it wasn’t until the Supreme Court de-

lyrics and fashions it into a new track.

In his acceptance speech at the VMA’s, Macklemore proclaimed, “Gay rights are human rights – there is no separation.” The music video’s win, he says, speaks to the amount of progress happening here in the United States.

The “Same Love” YouTube video has been viewed more than 71 million times. file photo

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by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor Macklemore’s “Same Love,” which won two MTV Video Music Awards last weekend, has been hailed as both a Gay rights anthem and a marriage equality anthem. But one openly Gay rapper does not share those sentiments.

“It saddens me out [sic] that a straight man is the voice pop music has chosen for Gay rights,” the artist Le1f said on Twitter, adding that Macklemore and his partner Ryan Lewis have “blatantly” ripped off one of his songs.

Le1f has received critical acclaim for his self-released mixtapes but has not yet landed a major record deal. His comments finished a tirade he began on Monday morning, after the VMAs aired.

His tweets, which have been deleted from his account but preserved with screenshots, included: • “I’m gonna write a song about disabled people, or about the aboriginal struggle. cuz mama needs a new fur coat. oh wait, that’s evil” • “news just in: gay people don’t care about your video about gay people.”

• “that time that straight white dude ripped off my song then made a video about gay interracial love and made a million dollars.”

• “gay kids don’t come out cuz of Macklemore vids. they come out to Bjork concerts YA DIG?” In other tweets, Le1f questioned whether Gay rights organizations received any financial benefit from Macklemore’s work.

Macklemore and Lewis have, in fact, donated large amounts to the HRC and other groups, a fact Le1f later appeared to acknowledge.

1 spot with their single “Thrift Shop,” and their independently produced debut album The Heist is on track to a reach Platinum certification in the U.S., having sold close to 1,000,000 copies.

“Thift Shop” debuted on U.S. charts on August 28, 2012, with a brassy hook reminiscent of Le1f’s single “Wut,” officially released on July 24, 2012.

Macklemore fans – pretty much all of Seattle – are obviously upset over the allegations.

Before “Same Love” was even penned or recorded, Macklemore, whose real name is Ben Haggerty, did not have a road to fame paved with gold. For 15 yeaers he played nightclubs, recorded and self-released The Language of My World in 2005, battled substance abuse, and more before anyone outside Seattle knew who he was, much less considered him a legitimate rapper.

A GAY ANTHEM IS BORN Macklemore says he wanted to write a song about Gay rights, marriage equality, and homophobia in hip-hop, but didn’t know how to do it. Lewis urged him to use a personal story.

“My dad’s best friend was Gay. My barber was Gay. My uncles owned this restaurant that was a huge magnet for the Gay community. My whole upbringing was around Gay people,” Macklemore explained in an interview with the glossy Gay magazine Out. Macklemore, who grew up Catholic, was questioning his sexuality by third grade. His mother reassured him that he was straight, but that period of confusion has stayed with him, he maintains.

The duo, known officially as Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, wrote and produced the song specifically to support same-sex marriage and approval of Washington state’s marriage equality bill in early 2012, a bill that ‘THRIFT SHOP’ AT ISSUE finally became law in November with the Macklemore and Lewis, both straight passage of Referendum 74. “Same Love” men from Seattle, scored a Billboard No. became an Approve R-74 rallying cry.

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Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City, that earned him a Billboard Music Award nomination for continued from cover Top Rap Album. On his previous visit to Seattle, he filled The Neptune. At Bumbercity’s LGBT community, Diamond Rings shoot, he’s playing Key Arena. Now, that’s has not officially stated his sexuality. what you call an upgrade.

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KENDRICK LAMAR Key Arena, Saturday, 4 p.m.

Not that I’m tired of Jay-Z and Kanye West, it’s just that I’m tired of Jay-Z and Kanye West. Thank goodness for the fresh faces of hip-hop, like Macklemore and this guy, Kendrick Lamar. The Compton native put out one of my favorite records of 2012,

HEART Key Arena, Saturday, 9:45 p.m.

Fresh from their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Heart returns for a hometown show that should attract a fairly big audience. Lead vocalist Ann Wilson can still belt with the best of them and sister Nancy is always exciting to watch on guitar. The

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from more familiar tunes like “Time to Pre- venue, giving seven total performances on those four nights. Stone’s shows are pre-sale tend,” “Kids,” and “Electric Feel.” only, no reservations – tickets must be paid for at time of booking. Visit www.jazzalley.

KINKY com for ticket informatiion. The only other Fisher Green, Monday, 4:30 p.m.

It was at Bumbershoot nearly 10 years new concert to announce this week is The ago that my ears caught wind of this very Cave Singers playing The Neptune Theatre energetic act. Kinky, hailing from Mon- on November 30. Go to www.stgpresents. terrey, Mexico, are a nonstop dance party org for ticket information. with songs that mix electronic keyboards BUMBERSHOOT: LAST CALL with techno samples and accordions, bass Bumbershoot three-day and single-day guitars, and speckles of ranchera music. I saw them at Chop Suey about two years af- Platinum passes are sold out, and three-day ter that, and it was as hot and sweaty as the Gold passes and single-day Gold passes for first time I’d seen them. They’ll give you a Saturday and Sunday are sold out (Gold passes for Monday still available for $150). workout, for sure.

Single-day passes for all days are available for $60 (Saturday) and $56 (Sunday and Monday) online at www.bumbershoot.org. continued from cover Prices will increase if purchased on day of event at the venue box office.

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SCOTTISH DELIGHT Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action is the newest album by Scottish rock four-piece Franz Ferdinand. This is the follow-up to 2009’s lukewarmly received Tonight: Franz Ferdinand. A brief film directed by Andy Knowles, available on the band’s website (www.franzferdinand.com), coincided with the August 27 release. Franz Ferdinand unveiled a few tracks from their latest album when they performed last fall at The Showbox Market, including “Fresh Strawberries” and “The Universe Expanded.” Seattle isn’t among the band’s 17 concert dates in October, but I’m hopeful they return to the Emerald City later this year or early next. Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action is in stores now.

TURN TO STONE R&B songstress Angie Stone is set to appear four nights at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, December 5-8. This will be the Grammy nominee’s debut at the downtown concert Bob Mould

TEGAN AND SARA Key Arena, Sunday, 2 p.m.

Canadian twins Tegan and Sara are just now enjoying mainstream success after a string of greatly underrated indie albums, including 2002’s rather ambitious If It Was You. The duo’s newest offering, 2013’s Heartthrob, has given them a bona fide smash single with “Closer,” featured this season on Glee. Tegan and Sara open for fun. on Sunday afternoon and they’re guaranteed to give an excellent performance.

Fingers crossed they add “Living Room” to their set list. fun.

Key Arena, Sunday, 3:30 p.m.

What a year it’s been for fun. They began 2013 by winning Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Song of the Year (“We Are Young”) and have played to sold-out venues across the globe. Most importantly, the New York trio has been actively supporting the LGBT community and Gay marriage campaign, even prompting frontman Nate Ruess to declare, “We’re pretty serious on Gay rights.” You gotta love these guys!

BOB MOULD Fisher Green, Sunday, 6:15 p.m.

Openly Gay and a self-proclaimed bear, Bob Mould continues to capture audiences around the country with both his solo work and back catalog of his former bands Hüsker Dü and Sugar. His latest effort is Silver Age, a 10-track collection of original songs, and he’s likely to play a lot of it at Bumber-

shoot, aside from material from his early group days. Mould has interviewed twice with SGN. DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE Key Arena, Sunday, 9:45 p.m.

Don’t get too excited if you’re expecting to hear anything from Death Cab’s Plans or Codes and Keys album. The Seattle band’s Bumbershoot appearance is the icing on the cake for Barsuk’s (the label that launched them to fame) 15-year anniversary, for which they’ll be playing Transatlanticism in its entirety. Mums the word on whether they’ll have time to squeeze anything else in, but if you’re a DCFC diehard – I’ve seen them on nine occasions – then you’ll definitely want to be there. All members of Death Cab for Cutie have interviewed with SGN except lead singer Ben Gibbard.

FAMILY FUN Finally, Town Hall has announced its upcoming Saturday Family Concert series, which includes performances by Caspar Babypants (September 21-22), Charlie Hope (October 19), Christian Swenson (November 16), and more entertainers booked through May 2014. For the complete lineup, go to www.townhallseattle.org/upcoming/ family.

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set list could include classic favorites, such as “Barracuda,” “Magic Man,” “Straight On,” “Crazy for You,” “Dreamboat Annie,” and, since Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience is opening the concert, I’m guessing a run-through of “Stairway to Heaven,” which they collaborated on at last year’s Kennedy Center Honors, is in the works.

YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE These concerts are now sold out: Adam Ant on September 7 (The Showbox Market), The Lumineers on September 21 (Marymoor Park; tickets still available for September 20), Jake Bugg on September 26 (The Nepture Theatre), Lorde on September 28 (The Showbox Market), Zedd on September 29 (The Showbox SoDo), Pearl Jam on December 6 (Key Arena), and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis on December 12 (Key Arena; tickets still available for December 10 and 11).

VICCI MARTINEZ Mural Amphitheatre, Sunday, 10 p.m.

Since singing her heart out on The Voice, Vicci Martinez has signed to a major record label that released her commercial breakthrough Vicci. The album has thus far produced one single, “Come Along,” which peaked in the Top 20 charts of several European countries, though it has not been released stateside. A Tacoma native who now Nick Frost (l) and Simon Pegg in The World's End calls Seattle home, she’s definitely an artist to catch on Sunday, if you happen to still be by Albert Rodriguez Monáe has a brand new single out, a duet around that late.

SGN A&E Writer with Miguel entitled “Prime Time,” though fans are still loving this year’s other collabMGMT Just mentioning the name Janelle Monáe oration with fellow R&B maverick Erykah Key Arena, Monday, 3:30 p.m. makes you cooler. The multiple Grammy Badu, “Q.U.E.E.N.,” and of course, her This is MGMT’s second Seattle ap- nominee is headed straight to Seattle this guest vocals on fun.’s mega-hit “We Are pearance this year, having performed to a fall, settling into The Showbox SoDo on Young.” She claimed one of 2010’s critisold-out audience a few months ago at The October 30. I can’t recall if this is the Kan- cally lauded albums – her ambitious debut, Showbox SoDo. The duo – Benjamin Gold- sas City native’s first headlining appearance The ArchAndroid – and hasn’t disappointwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden – will in the Emerald City since double-billing ed since. Her neatly styled hair and traderelease their self-titled album, their third with Bruno Mars at the WaMu Theater a mark suit jackets help her stand out from studio recording overall, on September 17. few years ago, but that’s not really impor- the pack, as if her musical talent didn’t alI’m assuming the psychedelic rock pair tant. What’s vital to note is that tickets are ready do so. This is going to be an amazing will unleash a few tracks from the new re- on sale now at www.axs.com, and this con- concert, for reals! cord Monday afternoon at Key Arena, aside cert will sell out, no doubt.

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Food and drink

A taste of the East out West

by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer BLACK BAMBOO RESTAURANT 2236 3rd Ave., Seattle (206) 443-9898 The Black Bamboo opened at the beginning of August in Belltown, and it seems to be just what downtown needed. Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Black Bamboo offers delicious meals with a good selection on the lunch menu for the working crowd. Lunch specials are offered Monday through Friday (11 a.m.–3 p.m.) and average $8.25 per plate including rice, an egg roll, two pot stickers, choice of soup, and of course a flavorful entrée.

Boasting a variety of Asian cuisine, the Black Bamboo offers authentic Szechuan, Mandarin, Hong Kong, and Malaysian recipes using only fresh ingredients. The appetizer menu starts at $3.50 with roti canai (a type of Malaysian flat bread) and goes up to $14.95 with the appetizer sampler, which includes crab wontons, satays, potstickers, BBQ pork ribs, chicken wings, and egg rolls (two of each item). If soup is your preference there are several choices, including congee (chicken, beef, pork, or seafood), hot-andsour, wonton, and corn.

The dinner menu is more extensive but

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still affordable – most items are in the $11$12 range. With choices of seafood, beef, chicken, pork, and vegetarian/tofu dishes, there is something here for everyone’s taste.

The Cashew Prawns and the Prawns with a Lobster or Black Bean Sauce are succulent choices with a generous serving of prawns.

Honey Peach Prawns or Honey Walnut Prawns are available if sweetness is desired.

Sweet & Sour Pork (or chicken) features large, tasty, perfectly fried pieces of meat covered with a delicious sauce that tastes of freshness – not the gelatinous substance that too often makes this dish unpalatable. The Almond (fried) Chicken is excellent with a cup of sauce on the side to allow the individual’s choice of light or heavy on the flavor. Only white meat is used for the chicken dishes and it’s cooked to perfection. For the more adventurous, try the Szechuan Spicy Duck – actually half a duck – or the Peking Duck (the most expensive item on the menu at $28.99). Due to its long preparation time, orders for Peking Duck should be placed 24 hours in advance.

Dessert is always the proverbial cherry on the cake. While the choices here are limited, there are several classics on the menu, including New York cheesecake, tiramisu, and ice cream (vanilla or green tea). For the perfect palate cleanser try the raspberry

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Belltown’s Black Bamboo fills a delicious downtown niche

Mongolian beef

sorbet, an import from Bainbridge Island and not to be missed.

The restaurant boasts only the freshest ingredients utilizing local produce whenever possible, and no MSG is used. With local delivery to the Belltown area and catering

services available, the Black Bamboo is definitely a worthwhile addition to downtown Seattle’s culinary scene. Although the restaurant is already up and running, look for the official grand opening in late September/early October.

Serving it up family style Eating My Feelings looks at domestic dysfunction from a unique Gay perspective EATING MY FEELINGS MARK BRENNAN ROSENBERG (Three Rivers Press; 256 pp) Ever since Mark Brennan Rosenberg was a foul-mouthed, sass-spouting, overweight teenager, he knew his life was one for the books. And he was right: with the publication of his first memoir, Blackouts and Breakdowns, Mark became a self-published sensation, touring across the country and

world of Gay New York, and he raises as much hell there as he did in the sleepy Baltimore suburb of his childhood. Whether he’s hiring the personal trainer he only wants to sleep with, or blogging his way to fame with an X-rated twist on Julie & Julia, Mark’s life is anything but boring.

For a guy who describes himself as a “whiter, skinnier, Gayer version of Oprah,” Eating My Feelings is Mark’s metaphorical

No emotional stone is left unturned – or potato chip left uneaten – as Mark gives us an uncensored and uproariously funny look into every one of his food and body issues. winning over fans from small towns to big cities.

Now Mark’s back with a new book: Eating My Feelings: Tales of Overeating, Underperforming, and Coping with My Crazy Family. This collection of comic essays delves into Mark’s outrageous childhood, recounting his struggles as a fat, sassy, soon-to-be-Gay kid, relating to the world through his beloved idols from All My Children, Melrose Place, and Clueless.

From battling his “evil” stepmother with an arsenal of unprintable insults not suitable for your average 10-year-old, to attempting to blackmail his counselor at fat camp and shamelessly sporting blackface on Halloween, Mark’s adolescent misadventures set him up perfectly for an equally flamboyant adult life. Things don’t slow down when Mark emerges into the image-obsessed

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wheelbarrow full of fat. No emotional stone is left unturned – or potato chip left uneaten – as Mark gives us an uncensored and uproariously funny look into every one of his food and body issues.

Described as “the Gay, Jewish love child of Ignatius J. Reilly and Chelsea Handler”

by New York Times bestselling author Alison Arngrim (Confessions of a Prairie Bitch), Mark Brennan Rosenberg also writes the blog The Single Life. He currently resides in New York City and yes, he’s single – so if you know of anyone, let him know. Visit him online at www.markbrennanrosenberg.blogspot.com.

Mark Brennan Rosenberg will read from Eating My Feelings at Elliott Bay Books (1521 10th Ave., Seattle) on Tuesday, September 3, at 7 p.m.

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continued from cover could be quirky and very human and still the male lead of a musical!

Andrews-Katz: What was the process like for your first Broadway audition, Evita?

Edelman: I auditioned for Evita for the Chicago company, and I later went into the Broadway company. During my senior year at Northwest University, I only went to the audition because my acting teacher would let me out of class if I was going to a “pro-

they liked and got cast. When we started rehearsals, the person in the room who was most present was James Lapine, the director/book writer. The script was still being written at that time, and we removed the bugs as we moved through rehearsals. The score was created – literally – on us, as our performances developed the score would develop around us. It was such an organic and collaborative process. Steve made you feel like you were very much a part of the creation of a new show.

Andrews-Katz: In 1776, the cast is made up of 98% men. Are there noticeable differ-

"Being in a new show is wonderful because the team that created it selected you to be the guy to develop the role around. It’s your personality and talents. So, basically anything you do is hopefully pretty right for the role, and it should be a thoroughly enjoyable experience." ences working with a mostly male cast opposed to a more mixed-gender cast?

Edelman: Yes, there are. But I also have to say a lot of the chemistry of that particular show comes from the fact that all of us men are on stage at the same time, for about 90% of the show. So you have all men on stage, all at the same time, basically interacting freely with each other during the entire course. It has to be that way to capture the feeling of a Congress. And that chemistry developed on stage also goes off stage with you. We were very tight and had a great repartee, and have stayed friends all these years since.

One of the first things Scott Ellis said when we started rehearsals was, “Guys, feel free to get up and walk wherever you want at any time during this show. If you are in the way I’ll let you know, and if you are not I’ll let you do whatever you want.” I think he might have corrected a single piece of blocking once or twice during the show.

There is one book scene where for at least 40 minutes there are no songs, and that’s a long time. I think it was because we all entered into a sort of contract with each other that caused the mutual respect between us.

We were all different types of men and we respected each other.

Andrews-Katz: Where were you when you found out you were nominated for a Tony Award [for the revival of Into the Woods] and what was your reaction?

Edelman: I must have been at home. It’s all a bit of blur now, but I recall being really excited and making lots of noise on the cell to Carolee [Carmello, Edelman’s wife and a Broadway actress]. It’s always a surprise to get nominated because there are always so many really good actors each year who do not get nominated. I just don’t expect it to happen.

Andrews-Katz: The revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood just closed on Broadway after many accolades. Do you prefer a more serious musical or a campier one?

Edelman: I prefer a mixture. I’m often asked which I prefer to work [on] – movies, TV, or stage – and I like to mix it all up.

As the years go on, I find the artistic fun of this career is to be able to vary where you work day in and day out. Some days I’m on a sound stage in L.A., and some I’m on Broadway. I think it would get boring doing the same thing over and over again, and making a career out of it.

Andrews-Katz: Secondhand Lions is making its debut appearance as a musical in Seattle. What are the different challenges in creating a role versus stepping into one already established?

Edelman: I would turn that question

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and haven’t had the chance to play, is Professor Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady. I’m always looking for the unexpected role, that role that even I wasn’t thinking I would want to play. I’d love to play some sort of Jekyll/Hyde musical, but more like the Spencer Tracy version.

Gregg Edelman has been on Broadway in many roles including in Cats, Evita, City of Angels, Into the Woods, and The Mystery of Edwin Drood, among others. Secondhand Lions is a new musical produced by the 5th Avenue Theatre and based on the 2003 film by the same name. The book of the script is by Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes (Edwin Drood) and the music/lyrics by Broadway composers Michael Weiner and Alan Zachary. Weiner and Zachary also wrote the music/ ly rics to another 5th Avenueproduced show cur rently on Broadway, First Date.

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fessional” audition. So I’m auditioning for Paul Gemignani, and since it was for the ensemble I was given 16 bars to sing and that’s it. I chose to do “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning,” since I had just finished doing that show [Oklahoma!] in summer stock a month earlier. I sang my bars and Paul stopped me, saying, “This time, sing it as if you are a prisoner tied to a stake about to be shot.” I jumped in with both feet and tried my best, and got the part. Years later I told Paul that story (we’ve done several shows together since then), and he said, “I said what?!”

Andrews-Katz: When you joined the cast of Anything Goes was there any hesitance due to the heavy tap dancing in the show?

Edelman: Actually when I did it (the Lincoln Center version) there wasn’t as much tap as there is in the recent production. I needed to do more ballroom dancing, which I felt pretty comfortable with performing.

It’s the kind of script a guy like me – who sings and also loves to do comedy – can really sink his teeth into. I love getting laughs, dressing up like an old lady for a show or doing funny voices.

Andrews-Katz: City of Angels was a breakthrough show not only with its set design but also with its noir staging and themes. What was your first impression of the show?

Edelman: When I first saw the script I was doing Anything Goes. They sent me the script – it was called Double Exposure then.

I read it and was fascinated with it. You read a lot of scripts in theater and film, and when you come across a really good, original script where comedy just leaps off the page at you … that was one of those kinds of scripts. All of us went into the audition [and anyone who was anyone auditioned] wanting desperately to be a part of that show!

Andrews-Katz: You appeared in the dark chamber musical Passion. Did you feel any intimidation going into a new Stephen Sondheim production?

Edelman: It’s funny about Steve – if you ever pick up one of his books or song collections, there’s always a photo of him that looks intimidating, and you assume that’s what Steve will singularly be. When you work with him you very quickly find out that’s not Steve at all! The real Steve is a great collaborator, very kind. When I worked with him we found ourselves laughing a lot. I kind of like to cut up with Steve Sondheim; it’s a wonderful memory.

That being said, when I went to the audition for Passion, I knew everyone there. I wanted desperately to be a part of the show, and luckily I did something in the audition

around and ask, What are the challenges in replacing a character once it has been established? Once a role has been trail-blazed, you have to find an actor who can fit in the trail that has been founded before you. And that has its own set of challenges. You want to make it your own but you have to fit in the show that has been created for a different set of actors.

Of course being in a new show is wonderful because the team that created it selected you to be the guy to develop the role around. It’s your personality and talents.

So, basically anything you do is hopefully pretty right for the role, and it should be a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Sometimes it’s not, but in this case it is. It’s been great to work with the creative team and cast. They allow me to be silly in rehearsals.

Andrews-Katz: What differences can the audience expect from the screen to the stage?

Edelman: First off, and most importantly, the show is now a musical. Some of the flashback sequences where my character [Garth] is telling about my past have been developed into fun sequences with great choreography, songs, and comedy.

Andrews-Katz: If you could play any role – regardless of gender or any other limitation – what would it be and why?

Edelman: The one role I would like to play right now,

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Kiki with D Trampin’

by D Smith SGN Contributing Writer Dear D, I am a pre-op Transgender woman living in a small town. As you can imagine, it is not the most ideal situation. Life is hard and my ability to meet someone to share life with is difficult. My problem isn’t that I don’t meet guys – the problem is that the kind of guys I meet only want sex. I am at a place in my life where sex is not that important. I am looking for a life partner.

In the town I live in, most of the Transgendered women are prostitutes or viewed as prostitutes. So that is how I feel I am being viewed and treated. I don’t like feeling like this or being treated like this. I have men from other states and countries who reach out to get to know me, but they are not close enough to make a connection that will work for me, and I don’t want to move. My family and friends are all here. Making those types of changes are drastic and scare me.

I want to be loved and have a partner, but do I have to leave in order to have that? Is there not any place that is closer to me that I can find someone to be with? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. – The Tranny Is Not a Tramp

Dear Not a Tramp, I appreciate you for your courage to tell your story and thank you for reaching out for advice. Being from a small town myself, I can truly appreciate and understand what you are going through. Small towns breed small minds, which can in return make life there very difficult. I can only imagine all the issues you face daily.

When we make changes in life as big as the changes that you are making, sometimes we have to change everything in our life.

Just like a plant that has outgrown its pot, we must replant into a larger pot. Maybe it’s time for you to replant into your larger pot.

Obviously, you have outgrown the town you live in and you may have to move out of that town to a place where you can get what you are looking for.

Based on what you have said to me, it seems that you are at a point in your transition where it is time for you to change into a new environment – an environment that will allow you to grow and prosper. Relocate yourself to a place where you can get all that you need in order to fulfill your dreams. A place where you can obtain all that you desire.

Staying in a place that stifles you only will create negativity and bitterness, and leave you lonely. I understand that you don’t

want to leave your family and how scary that is. Facing our fears is the first step in true growth. Think back to when you started your change – you had to face the fears then. Now is no different. It’s just time to do it again, and this process will continue throughout your life.

Now, to make the process a little easier, I encourage you to reach out to family members or friends who live in larger areas. This can make the transition more comfortable and the adjustment easier.

I hope this helps. Remember always be true to you and always encourage yourself.

–D Dear D, So I have a friend who I’m really into a lot and when we hang out we have a great time. Sounds good, right? NOT! This person is harder to gauge then most people I’ve dated. We’ll hang out a couple times and then I don’t hear from him. Everybody says to not hit him up again until he hits me up, but when he does it’s only because – as he puts it – he’s bored. I’m thinking, could this be a test? Anyway, he also said he was moving this weekend. I offered to help, and his response was, “Can I get $200 for storage?” I’m like, damn, we only hung out like twice! I do like him but I’m honestly feeling like a sucker. Is this a game? Should I peace her out or what? – Am I a Sucka

or maybe not. Maybe things are just moving fast for her but not fast enough for you.

It sounds like there is more to story than what’s being told. Time to investigate and what better way to do that than getting the inside scoop? If you are not ready to cut your losses and move on, I have an idea I would like for you to ponder.

Think about how much you would spend on an average date, and offer that amount to him, if you feel that $200 would be too much to ask of a person you have only known a short period of time. Also, offer to help him move. This shows your willingness to do all that you can to be there for him in his time of need. Not to mention it won’t bust your pockets either. Take time to look at how he reacts and what he says when you make him this offer. It will tell you everything you need to know.

The truth is if he is not talking there is not too much to go on. In the future I would encourage you to engage in conversation that will allow you to get to know him better.

Ask him open-ended questions that allow him to elaborate on things, not ones with yes or no answers. This will give you an opportunity to know more about him.

Sometimes things are not what they seem. Remember there is something you like about him or you wouldn’t be longing to spend more time with him. Just take your time in getting to know him and only do what you can. Don’t over-extend yourself – it’s still new. Enjoy this time, no need to rush it. Let us not forget all good things come to those who wait.

Hope this helps. Remember always be true to you and always encourage yourself.

–D

Dear Am I, A friend in need is a friend indeed. It is my pleasure to be here for you in your time of need. Like most things in life, when it comes to dating, time is the best teacher.

The more time you spend with a person the more you get to know about them. I always trust my gut. My intuition is hardly Life problems getting you down? Have ever wrong. However, that’s me. If you feel a burning question? Can’t tell your girllike you are being played, maybe you are friend? Hit me up! KikiWithD@gmail.com

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Meetings Events Activities

TO GET A CALENDAR LISTING: To have your meeting or event considered for the Community Calendar, please mail, fax, or drop off 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 visible or hidden 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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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 Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Men’s Task Force of Snohomish County in Everett. 6-8pm. Snohomish Health District, 3020 Rucker Ave Ste 309A, Everett. Meets 1st Tuesday each month.

Open to all Gay & Bisexual men in Snohomish County.

David, (425) 339-5238.

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

Call Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600 ext 155, or email sarahh@rays.org

Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth www. strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437.

Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org Gay/Bi Prostate Cancer Group. 6:30-8pm. Gilda’s Club, 1400 Broadway. Meets 1st Tuesday each month.

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

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

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

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

Friends in Adoption Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Childhaven Community Center, 1345 22nd Ave NE, Auburn.

Meets 1st Tuesday each month (Sept-June) with presentations by guest speakers on adoption-related issues. Friends in Adoption is an independent, nonprofit support & educational group made up of families touched by adoption. Created 10 years ago by local families as a way to support others just beginning the special journey of adoption, Friends in Adoption has evolved into a support group for waiting families as well as a place to provide educational meetings for parents before, during & after adoption. More info & to RSVP, call 264-5136; friendsinadoption@ yahoo.com.

Book Reading: Mark Brennan Rosenberg - “Eating My Feelings.” 7pm. Elliott Bay Book Co., 1521 10th Ave. In the tradition of Joel Kilmer-Purcel & Christina Handler, Mark’s new book is a collection of funny essays skewering his struggles with weight & body image, both as a kid in the 1980s & as a Gay man in the 2000s.

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.)

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

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

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

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

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SATURDAY - August 31

International Cat Association Cat Show (8/31 & 9/1). 9am-5pm. Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue. Hundreds of cats, from bare to fluffy, sleek to stocky, jungle eyes to pampered puss. General admission $7, seniors & children 6-14 $5, family of 4 or more $20. www.tica.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 9am. Greenlake (outside Evans Pool). Every Saturday. GLBT running & walking club sponsors weekly runs, monthly potlucks, track & field activity, annual Run With Pride. 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

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

SUNDAY - September 1

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

Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 3238382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGay HikingGroup/ International Cat Association Cat Show (8/31 & 9/1). 9am-5pm. Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue. Hundreds of cats, from bare to fluffy, sleek to stocky, jungle eyes to pampered puss. General admission $7, seniors & children 6-14 $5, family of 4 or more $20. www.tica.org Seattle Soto Zen. 9:15am-Zazen Instruction, 9:30amZazen. 101 Nickerson St, Lower Level. Follow the traditional forms of the Soto school of Zen in a spirit of warmth & inclusion. Anyone interested in meditation, whether new or experienced in Zen practice or other traditions, is welcome. 323-1659, www.seattle sotozen.com Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday.

Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards!

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

Meditation for GBT Men. 11am-1pm. Cal Anderson House, 400 Broadway. Suitable for beginning & experienced meditators. Sponsored by Dharma Buddies.

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

The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattleal-anon.org Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. Perfect for guys looking for more relaxed play, who are just getting back into soccer, just learning the game and/or want to supplement their competitive play with a recreational team. To sign up visit www.raincitysoccer.org 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

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

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

MONDAY - September 2

Labor Day (Because of the Labor Day holiday, some regularly scheduled events may be cancelled or rescheduled.

Check with the sponsors of your event to confirm date, time & place.)

Labor Day Celebration Picnic & Peaceful Demonstration in Support of Social Security & Medicare.

10am-gather at Lower Woodland Park, N 50th St & Woodland Park Ave N and walk to N 50th St & Greenlake Ave N; 11am-picnic begins. Sponsored by the Martin Luther King Jr County Labor Council.

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.

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

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

August 31 thru September 8

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

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

(253) 474-8897.

Washington Gender Alliance Support Group Meeting in Shoreline. 7:30pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline. Meets every Monday. 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 - September 3

WEDNESDAY - September 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm.

Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300.

All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome.

This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. www.ingersollcenter.org PFLAG/Renton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Wells Ave S, Renton. Meets 1st Wednesday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses & families of GLBT persons, as well as those minorities. PFLAG/Renton: 425235-4139. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www. seattle-pflag.org.

Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemoviebears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com 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.

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

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

community calendar

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 Rosh Hashanah Service. 4-6pm. Temple De Hirsch Sinai, 1441 16th Ave, Led by Rabbi Aaron Meyer, Cantor David Serkin-Poole & special guests, this community-wide service is accessible for all, young & old, people of all abilities. Kosher dietary laws observed. FREE. Advance reigistration encouraged. familylife@jfsseattle.org

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 Q Hour. 4:30-5:30pm. Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave. 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month. A group for LGBTQ youth 13-21 & their allies. Sponsored by Youthcare.

FREE. 622-5555 x 212.

First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Seattle/ Pioneer Square. 5-9pm. Art galleries in Downtown Seattle/Pioneer Square host opening night receptions.

Seattle Art Museum is free today.

Happy Hour Meditation. 5:30-6:40pm. Gay City, 517 E Pike St. Every Thursday. Join us at the end of your day in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Dropins welcome. We meditate silently for 25 minutes, followed by a short open discussion. No admittance after 5:45pm to respect those who are meditating. www.healingandtransformationcenter.com Seattle Human Rights Commission. 6-8pm. Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Ave. Meets 1st Thursday each month. SHRC is made up of 15 citizen representatives who advise the Mayor, the City Council, & all City of Seattle Depts in matters regarding human rights. 684-4540.

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.

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

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August 30, 2013

THURSDAY - September 5

“Love is Love: Four Authors Who Celebrate Gay Romance.” 7pm. University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE. Gearing up for the Sept 14 conference “Gay Romance Northwest Meet-Up” at the Seattle Central Library, Old Growth Northwest presents a special reading event with four Washington state writers: Kade Boehme, Daisy Harris, Rick R. Reed, and Lou Sylvre. Whether they write taut thrillers or powerful romances, each author shines a spotlight on LGBT relationships and the universality of love. FREE. (NOTE: University Book Store will host a second FREE Gay Romance reading on Friday, 9/13 at 7pm.)

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

Seattle Prime Timers Coffee Reunion. 7pm. Starbucks, 1600 E. Olive Way. Meets 1st Thursday each month. www.seattleprimetimers.org Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group.

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Emerald City Social Club. 7:30pm. Call for details & location - phone staffed most Tuesday evenings or leave message. Meets 1st Thursday each month.

ECSC is a confidential crossdressing social & support organization for Transvestite & Transsexual individuals, primarily MTF, which offers confidential membership, private monthly meetings, frequent events on the town, & help in coming out. (425) 827-9494.

Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm.

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

For information, community events & “questioning” visit www.gfas.org or our message board at http://groups. yahoo.com/groups/gayfathersseattle Gay Male Sexuality & Relationships. 7:30-9pm.

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

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Freddy Mercury Day: An AIDS Awareness Fundraiser. 8pm. Purr, 1518 11th Ave. Hosted by the amazing Robbie Turner. Drink specials, prizes, gift baskets.

A percentage of the proceeds benefits Rosehedge House & Multifaith Works. www.purrseattle.com Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. (See Tuesday listing at 8pm.)

FRIDAY - September 6

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 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 Gay City’s Meet The Author Series: Kolo - “SALT.” 6:30pm. Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. Meet Kolo, one aspect of Seattle author Ryan Keawakane, as he reads from his latest book, “SALT,” the story of Carlos & Malani, a Spaniard & a Hawaiian & the grand passion they share after their unlikely meeting. www.gaycity.org LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 6:45pm.

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

Every Friday. (See related listing Sunday at noon for complete details.) Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org Columbia City Beatwalk. 7-10pm. Columbia City Gallery, 4864 Rainier Ave S. 1st Friday each month, May thru September. Columbia City retailers, restaurants & cafes combine the love of good music with good books, fine dining & provocative art. Admission to all venues: $5. www.columbiacitybeatwalk.org.

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

Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays. Social, support, education & advocacy group for the Yakima area GLBTQ community & their allies. All are welcomed & invited. (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html Gay Bingo in Kent. 7pm. Kent Senior Center, 600 E Smith St, Kent. Sponsored by Kent Youth & Family Services.

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.)

A Night Celebrating Love with Mary Lambert.

Doors 7:30pm, Show 8pm. Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave. Tickets $10, $40 (VIP). All proceeds support Q Youth Resources (Kitsap County). http://celebratinglove. brownpapertickets.com

SATURDAY - September 7

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

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

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

Celebrate Pride in Kent. 7pm. Nashville’s, 114 Railroad Ave N, Kent & AC Tavern, 209 E Meeker St, Kent. 21+.

SUNDAY - September 8

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Emerald City Softball Association Fall Ball (9/810/13). North SeaTac Park, S !28th St & 20th Ave S. Players of all skill levels welcome. www.emeraldcitysoftball.org Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival. 11am-7pm.

Seattle Center Armory. Features live music, food, vendors, kids’ activities. www.seattlelivealohafestival.com.

Kent Pride Festival in the Park. 11am-3pm. Burlington Green Park, W Meeker & Railroad Ave N. No Safeword Writers Group. 1-3pm. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support for members’ efforts. Support is in the form of critique & commentary on each other’s work, information about publishing opportunities, & discussion of issues facing writers. NSWG’s primary focus is erotic writing - but they welcome anyone who writes. The only requirements are to write, to attend, & to be respectful.

For info & location, NSWG@sexpositive culture.org; www.nosafewordwritersgroup.org. (Also meets 4th Monday, 7-9pm.)

Wedding Expo in Lynnwood. 1-4pm. Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, A diversity of Gay-friendly businesses will participate. RSVP samelovesamerights.com 1st Annual Fundraiser for YouthCare. 6-9pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. Hosted by Aleksa Manila & Shaun Knittel. Features silent auction & raffle.

Suggested donation $10. Proceeds go to YouthCare & Social Outreach Seattle.

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

For more information or to sign up for a class, email bent.writing@gmail.com. Visit www.bentwriting.com or find us on Facebook. For upcoming events join our mailing list by emailing bent.news@gmail.com BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - www.sbwn.net.

Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club - www.chacseattle.org Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) 963-1994.

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

Report domestic violence and sexual assault.

Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equal rightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Freely Speaking Toastmasters - www.freely speaking.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 517 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country.

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

Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.facebook.com/ISCSORE; www.imperialcourtofseattle.com Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 517 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction for the LGBT community and allies can be borrowed free of charge.

LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; LGBTMS Connection@gmail.com. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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

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

Visit us online www.sgn.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. 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.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934.

Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 741 St Helens Ave, a resource center for the LGBTIQA community of Pierce County, (253) 383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org TRANSGENDER: Emerald City Social Club: (425) 827-9494; Gender Alliance of the South Sound: www.SouthSoundGender.com; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey.com; Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersollcenter. org; The New BoyZ Club: www.olympiaftmgroup. webs.com; Olympia Trans Discussion Group: www. facebook.com/pages/Olympia-Trans-DiscussionGroup/262449878114; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www.washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: BABES: support groups for HIV+ women.

720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Lesbians Over 40: 722-0729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc. org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www.pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com; Seattle Girls of Leather: www.sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.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, 461-4493.

Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth. org; Health Education Youth Outreach: for LGBTQ youth, 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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proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www. seattle-pflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Program at API Chaya, 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multiculturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 7813565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures 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

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