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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 39, Volume 39, September 30, 2011

Here comes Kathie Lee

SGN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer

Erasure singer a true Gay icon

Saving Aimee 5th Avenue Theatre Through October 29 The world has come to know Kathie Lee Gifford for many things. Her voice has become famous, whether giving musical hints on Name That Tune or as the singing voice for Carnival Cruise

Line advertisements. Gifford gained household recognition when she became the co-host of Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, and then as the Emmy Awardwinning host of the fourth hour of the Today Show.

What most people don’t know about Gifford is that her passion lies with musical theater. Aside from appearing on Broadway in the Stephen Sondheim revue Putting it Together, Gifford has written several musicals, including the latest co-production with the 5th Avenue Theatre, Saving

Long before Adam Lambert or Jake Shears sashayed onto the music scene, there was Andy Bell. As far back as 1986, the Erasure singer publicly vowed never to pretend he wasn’t Gay. Many years later, he announced to fans and colleagues that he was HIV-positive. This couldn’t have

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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

Betty White makes Lifeline Program “white hot”

by Joshua Miller Special to the SGN

Behind the blue An interview with a Blue Man

time. Having posters of David Cassidy and Donny Osmond earned him his first Gay card, and he came out of the closet at the ripe old age of 14. He garnered most of his support from see betty white page 30

by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer

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Blue Man Group Paramount Theatre October 7-16 The Blue Man Group. The name itself evokes a certain sense of intrigue and mystery. Their vibrant blue bald heads, with the stark wide eyes and black uniforms, stare out from the poster, making us wonder who (and what) they are. As the Blue Man Group makes its entrance to the Emerald City, Seattle Gay News caught up with Bhurin (pro-

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Lifeline project

There is no question that Betty White is an icon in the Gay community. I don’t even need to tell you what she is famous for.

Betty White has been working with the Lifeline Program for several years. Since 1989, the Lifeline Program has been at the leading edge of the growing life settlement industry.

Founded in Cleveland, Ohio, the Lifeline Program began with a very simple mission: to assist terminally ill patients.

Through a transaction called a viatical settlement, the company helped terminally ill patients (most suffered from AIDS) sell their life insurance policies for immediate cash.

The transactions were classic win-win situations. The terminally ill patients received money to pay medical bills and were able to live out their lives with dignity.

Lifeline co-founder Stephen Terrell told us that finding the perfect spokesperson was easy. He immediately thought of Betty White – he is her biggest fan, not just because of

her role on The Golden Girls, but because her personality makes her so trustable.

Terrell grew up in the country without a lot of friends and was bullied in school. Television (like The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Brady Bunch, and The Partridge Family) filled a lot of his free

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nounced “POUR-on”) Sead, a Blue Man veteran of over three years.

Eric Andrews-Katz: How would you describe what the Blue Man Group does?

Bhurin Sead: Blue Man Group (BMG) is a creative company that produces shows and involves itself in many outside groups and activities, beyond the show. There is the Blue School, which gives kids an opportunity to express their creativity, and is see blue man page 32

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Tales From the Musicquarium back for one month only

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor

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Just in time for Halloween, Seattle’s favorite free interactive half horror movie/half live performance is back for one month only as Night of the Return of the Bride of Tales From the Musicquarium Monday evenings in October at the Triple Door’s Musicquarium Lounge (216 Union St.).

What better way to lead up to Halloween than with a whole new series of horror nonclassics, scary movie bingo, prizes, killer cocktails, and the gripping film analysis and drunken ramblings of your hostess, Seattle drag and burlesque sensation BenDeLaCreme?

BenDeLaCreme told Seattle Gay News she started Tales From the Musicquarium as a way to provide people with the opportunity to do something fun and casual “where we all just get to hang out in a bar, have some drinks, and watch truly awful movies.”

Every Monday, BenDeLaCreme has scheduled a new flick for maximum ter-

ribleness. Here’s the lineup: 10/3 Bloody Birthday – Kids stab the darnedest things!

10/10 Dreamaniac – A sexy succubus chows down on hunks in their undies!

10/17 Uninvited – Bikini-clad coeds are terrorized by a mutant cat with a smaller cat in its mouth.

10/24 Aerobicide (aka Killer Workout) – Back by popular demand! Slasher flick or workout video? You decide!

10/31 A special HALLOWEEN PRESENTATION of the out-of-print VHS Slaughterhouse Rock – Soundtrack by Devo! Starring Toni Basil as a rockin’ satanic ghost!

“Come out and see for yourself,” said BenDeLaCreme. “There’s nothing to lose since there is never a cover, and there is plenty to gain: Not only will you get to see some of the dumbest movies ever committed to celluloid and hear my thrilling analysis of said film, you’ll also have the opportunity to win all sorts of fabulous prizes with our interactive scary movie bingo!”

PNB opens 39th season with Wheeldon program

by Milton W. Hamlin SGN A&E Writer

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Karel Cruz and Maria Chapman in After the Rain

as yet another young dancer emerges after the triumph of the night. The newcomer slowly begins to dance as the new star realizes that a circle continues. It’s All About Eve in the dance world.

An affectionate, often laugh-out-loud send-up of backstage with any arts group, Variations Serieuses ends the evening on a decided plus. A 2001 work from New York City Ballet, the comic delight made its PNB debut in 2008 at the “Laugh Out Loud” Festival. It makes a welcome return here. Conductor Emil de Cou, incidentally, appears in the real orchestra pit to conduct the opening

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Pacific Northwest Ballet opened its 39th season last Friday with a four-part tribute to Christopher Wheeldon, one of the most promising young choreographers on the international dance scene. The all-Wheeldon program – a rare one-person program for such a young choreographer – reflects not only Wheeldon’s increasing importance on the current ballet market, but also PNB’s investment in the modern and the new. Both are important points of emphasis for Peter Boal, PNB’s artistic director. While PNB audiences have seen all four works in various programs over the past five or six years, the wide range of Wheeldon’s work hits with a stronger impact when clustered together for a career retrospective.

In picking four works by Wheeldon, Boal and PNB have wisely chosen four diverse dances that demonstrate PNB’s wide range of skill on stage and in production.

The glorious Carousel (A Dance) is Wheeldon’s tribute to the lush romantic qualities of classic ballet. Adapted from Richard Rodgers’ music for the beloved Broadway musical, one of the most popular of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s long list of hits, Carousel takes the opening “Carousel Overture” with “If I Loved You” and other themes from the classic and creates a totally new dance experience. Billy and Julie, unnamed but clearly the show’s lovers, take center stage but the large company provides multiple roles – a living carousel at one point, other young lovers at others. While Julie, beautifully danced by Carla Korbes on opening night, wears a simple pale yellow dress, the other women in the company flaunt deep, dark colors, often splashed with a contrasting color as the deeply gored skirts flare open in sensuous turns. Billy, danced by an accomplished Seth Orza at the 2011 premiere, sports the traditional neckerchief of the carousel barker. The other men wear a stylized version of period striped jerseys but with decidedly modern overtones. Carousel (A Dance) premiered in 2002 at the New York City Ballet and joined PNB’s repertoire in 2009. It makes a welcome return in this all-Wheeldon program.

After The Rain pas de deux, the second part of Wheeldon’s 2005 New York City Ballet premiere, is an abstract pairing for

two lovers. Using music by Arvo Part, a marked contrast to the romanticism of the Carousel tribute, the two dancers unite on a basically bare stage. She wears a nearly nude, flesh-colored leotard. He is barechested with gray pants. Two musicians, piano and violin, and two dancers – Maria Chapman and Karel Cruz on opening night – fill McCaw Hall with impassioned (if modern) music and dance. Well chosen, beautifully danced.

Polyphonia is a 10-part work that was the first of Wheeldon’s dances to join the PNB catalog in 2007. Two pianists tackled the abstract music by Gyorgy Ligeti while eight dancers rotated in and out of the 10 sections of the work. Abstract in all areas, Boal’s program notes refer to the demanding selection as “one of the strongest neoclassical works of the last decade.” Again, beautifully danced in a basic black and dark purple color scheme for the simplest of rehearsal costumes.

After the serious impact of Polyphonia, the lighthearted Variations Serieuses (Serious Variations) ended the evening with a welcome smile. Staged like a skit for Carol Burnett’s long-running TV series, Variations takes us backstage at a ballet company. An innocent young girl arrives early for a performance. She is new – so new she doesn’t understand that she is overstepping her role. She takes stage center on the empty stage and begins to dance. Sarah Ricard Orza is, of course, enchanting as the new dancer. The Premier Ballerina, an elegant Laura Gilbreath, arrives in a flurry and is not happy to see an upstart rehearsing her role. She is even less happy to notice that the leading male dancer, her lover, seems to be fascinated by the young woman.

Slowly, the full company arrives – the fussbudget ballet master, the frumpy pianist, the efficient stage manager, the supportive dresser. The work crew also arrives with a delightful ballet routine to the constant cleaning of the stage. Jealousy drives the comic work, as the aging dancer grows more and more impatient with the newcomer. Then – this is a backstage tale, after all – the leading lady falls and cannot go on.

The understudy saves the day. But, happy ending: the limping star exits with her leading man. True loves wins out. The young dancer, now an unexpected star, sits at her inherited dressing table and slowly notices

scenes and then, cleverly, shifts to the onstage orchestra pit to conduct the remainder of the farce. He is in his first official year as PNB’s new music director. As usual, the PNB orchestra played beautifully in the opening Carousel selections and in the final Variations, danced to the music of Felix Mendelssohn.

Performances continues this weekend at McCaw Hall at the Seattle Center. Ticket information, reservations and complete details are available at (206) 441-2424 or at www.pnb.org.

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Endearing MilkMilk Lemonade could use some tightening

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer MilkMilk Lemonade Washington Ensemble Theatre Through October 10 The whole next season at Washington Ensemble Theatre (WET) is focused on local playwrights and local generation of productions. Kudos to them for realizing what a lot of people moan about: that there is a ton of local talent to exploit, both in acting and in writing, which is often overlooked. WET is poised to do what they can to overcome the taint of “local” for the next year.

Starting off is a play by Cornish grad Joshua Conkel, endearingly entitled MilkMilk Lemonade. The title apparently references a dirty little nursery rhyme: “Milk, milk, lemonade / ‘Round the corner, fudge is made / Stick your finger up the hole / Out comes a chocolate Tootsie roll.”

The whole of the rhyme easily sets the tone for this story of fifth-grader Emory (an engaging Tim Smith-Stewart), who lives on a chicken farm with his only living relative, Nanna (Troy Mink in his cross-dressing, farting, mumbling, conservative best), and whose best friend is a giant chicken.

Emory is different. He likes dolls, of course, and practices well-choreographed dances with Linda, the chicken, complete with jazz hands and Broadway dreams. Um, Gay, right? Right. Nanna does her level best to help him understand that boys don’t do that sort of thing, but somehow Emory still likes himself and doesn’t hate his Nanna, though he hates the farm.

Emory is outrageously taunted and beaten up by the neighbor kid, Elliot (a menacingly large Noah Benezra, who manages to be both dangerous and sympathetic by turns), and Emory somehow understands that Elliot hates to like him, and likes him anyway. They play a sexually charged game of “house” together until Elliot’s evil twin (who lives in his thigh) eggs Elliot on towards hurting Emory.

The play mostly hangs together with the help of an oddly directed narrator (Jennifer Pratt) who triples as an interpreter of Linda’s clucking and the evil twin, until toward the end when Linda does a failed standup routine at a nightclub and then gets bitten by a black widow spider and dies. All the relevant points Conkel seems to want to make are present without those diversions.

An off-kilter, rundown set by Kristyne A. Hughes sets the right tone for the farm, with the barn available to go into and do nasty, hidden things. Sound designer Skyler Burger has chosen just the right sounds and music to go along with the wacky themes and machines. Light-hearted lighting, plus a disco ball, is supplied by Allysa Thompson.

Director Montana von Fliss could help

tighten both the rhythm and the content of the script a bit.

Honing the message is just as important as making the gags work. But with help from choreographer Cathy Sutherland, Smith-Stewart and talented chicken Kate Sumpter (with a little participation from Pratt) do a pretty good attempt at their own Broadway show.

Benezra’s Elliot ends up being the most sophisticated and difficult character, the most conflicted and the most resonant of many real-life quandaries. He seems to embody those who grow past fifth grade into closeted Gay-haters who hate themselves so much, they want to legislate their shame out of everyone else’s life.

For more information, go to www. brownpapertickets.com /event/195838 or call 800-838-3006.

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Border Songs Book-It Repertory Through October 9 Pot, pot smuggling, border issues, and the economy are front and center in a stage adaptation at Seattle Center. Quixotic and differently-abled border patrol agent Brandon Vanderkool is at Book-It Repertory.

Vanderkool is the creation of Jim Lynch in his second novel, Border Songs. The novel has been adapted by Bryan Willis and David Quicksall, a Book-It veteran who also directs, and preserves the magical qualities of the lead character who always seems to be in the right place at the right time to catch the bad guys.

Two border families are intertwined in this tale of Canadian border life. The Vanderkools are mother Jeanette, who soothes through recitation of arcane facts (Molly Thompson); father Norm, who is struggling and failing to keep a cattle farm afloat without alarming his son (Jim Gall); and Brandon (Patrick Allcorn), a seemingly reluctant law enforcer who would rather create temporary art installations (that nature destroys – think ice sculptures). Across the narrow border stream is Madeline (Helen Harvester), who has been Brandon’s crush since early school days, and her cantankerous, anti-establishment father, Wayne (Andrew DeRycke), who has just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of

58. Jeanette is showing symptoms of early Alzheimer’s disease, so long-term health struggles are a running theme through the play.

Brandon likes to spend time outdoors, in harmony with nature, building his art installations on the side of streams and in meadows. Neighbor Sophie (the sexy Rachel Glass) becomes intrigued with his art and his character and starts documenting it in photography and film. It’s mostly this penchant for solitary art creation that inadvertently makes him great as a border patrol agent. He happens to be at the right place when smugglers try to get through an area they think people never go.

Madeline is an aimless young woman who doesn’t have great ambition and likes drinking a little too much. She finds herself drawn deeper and deeper into the pot-smuggling business until she feels trapped by the danger and incapable of finding a way out. The smugglers are threatened by Brandon’s ability to arrest them, so Madeline is pressed to take advantage of her school connection with Brandon to find out how he is so successful. What she finds is a sweet man whose sweetness she can in no way appreciate, drawn as she is to more risky, dangerous men. She rejects his advances.

Allcorn carries the production on his shoulders, being in most of the scenes, and does yeoman efforts in his portrayal of this sympathetic but offbeat character. Harvester is similarly sympathetic as a young woman

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who is part her father’s anti-establishment flag waver and part scared, unformed seeker. A solid ensemble backs them, including a key standout role of another patrol agent hankering after Brandon portrayed by Hannah Victoria Franklin.

An imaginative natural, yet mystical, set design by Carol Wolfe Clay establishes the border and the atmosphere. Great lighting

by Ben Zamora and sounds and original musical composition by Nathan Wade com-

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plete the technical supports. Director David Quicksall helps this sprawling story move quickly along, so the slightly longer runtime seems short.

This play is suitable for more mature teens, since there are references to sex and drugs. For more information, go to www. book-it.org or call 206-216-0833.

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by Jerry L. Peerson Special to the SGN Bon Iver September 26 Paramount Theatre Stillwater, Oklahoma, sextet Other Lives are about as buzz-worthy as they come.

Opening with the intense “As I Lay My Head Down” from 2011’s Tamer Animals album, lead vocalist Jesse Tabish set the mood for what was to become a highly

passionate evening. Steeped in everything from dreamy, cinematic anthems to galloping spaghetti-western themes, Other Lives quickly captured its virgin audience.

Starting promptly, the house was far from packed, but those fortunate enough to catch the band were obviously transfixed, not only sonically but also visually. Nearly every member performed on three to five instruments, many times switching flawlessly in mid-song. Playing trumpet and guitar simultaneously seemed like child’s play to multi-instrumentalist Jonathon Mooney,

and for the young women sitting next to me, the visual stimulation most likely peaked as cello player Jenny Hsu revealed a set of bell-strung antlers for the song “Tamer Animals,” thus far my personal favorite of 2011. When they played the final number, “Dustbowl III,” which Tabish states is about Oklahoma, any doubt left lingering of the audience’s enchantment with Other Lives was soon put to rest as a rare occurrence happened: a standing ovation for, yes, the opening band.

The intensity of Other Lives’ moving, multi-instrumentalist performance could have easily made them seem like a coheadliner with Bon Iver. Having been absorbed by the raw, melancholy sound of their records, I was expecting an emotionally intense, but more intimate and acoustic performance from Bon Iver. Instead, frontman and “genius” (as one audience member proclaimed) Justin Vernon reinvigorated his secluded, homey sound into an unexpectedly rock-heavy show. Vernon’s ensemble opened the set with “Perth,” the same song that opens their latest, self-titled album.

Each of Justin’s nine bandmates were illuminated in a way that gave the iconic Paramount stage the ambiance of an old castle; snowflake-shaped spotlights made each band member seem to be standing on Persian rugs while lit by soft candle-like light.

The whole show utilized lighting in a way rarely seen by indie-folk acts – strobing in a deep, rich yellow as “Perth” ended to give the impression of massive flickering candles; pulsating with a metallic red violence during an intense transition into “Blood Bank,” and providing an ethereal, icy-blue patina of nostalgia over the intro into “Hinnom, TX.” Vernon’s voice resonated with passion and energy throughout the show: ranging from an intensely masculine, gruff baritone to a vulnerable, innocent, almost pleading boys’ choir falsetto. There was seldom a moment when he was singing that the crowd wasn’t entranced by the raw emotion of his voice, whether exclaiming above clashes of instruments, or during acoustic moments when the rest of the band left the stage like during

“Re:Stacks.”

Bon Iver’s masterful instrumental prowess was exemplified in the middle of the set by an incredibly emotional, Stravinsky-like instrumental performance: As “Creature Fear” ended, double drum sets and violins increased both in volume and in intensity to create the semblance of a tremendous winter storm, culminating in an explosion of sound, suddenly ending with a bright flash, signaling the end of the musical storm.

Gradually, with an almost cautious curiosity, French horns, violins, and bells chimed in from different parts of the stage. Each member was slowly illuminated by his own spotlight as individual sounds expanded and blended to form and fill the body of the piece. It seemed as if a calm, frosty, spring morning were emerging from the havoc of the previous night’s storm.

Nearing the end of the intital set, Vernon referred to this experience as his “smackme-in-the-face tour,” alluding to his own surprise at the grandeur that his small Wisconsin cabin-based project has attained.

He was gracious throughout the show, often expressing his thanks and love for the audience and his fans. The high point, and the moment that confirmed my respect and appreciation for him, was when he played a unique rendition of Bob Dylan’s “God On Our Side,” a song he and his band had learned only days before. As an introduction to the cover, Vernon remarked that President Obama had been in the same room the previous night. While not wanting to discuss politics, Vernon told his audience, “People should think about some shit. This is kind of about that.” The remarkably beautiful version of the song gave us a glimpse into the artist’s social and political thoughts, something seldom seen in the rest of his work.

The passion, exuberance, and illustrative nature of Bon Iver’s musical performance transcended the entirety of the show. The sound was bigger, more raw, and more explosively emotional than that on the albums themselves. It is always exemplary of a musician’s talent when the live performance exceeds the expectations of even the most devoted fans of their recorded material.

Death Cab for Cutie interview on October 21

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

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Yes, we did. In the midst of a very busy year, as they prepare to embark on another tour, Seattle Gay News caught up with hometown rockers Death Cab for Cutie. The four-piece ensemble – Ben Gibbard, Chris Walla, Nick Harmer, and Jason McGerr – have played just about everywhere, as demand for this not-so-indie-anymore band continues to escalate. Once a bar act in little ol’ Bellingham, DCFC now performs in sports arenas throughout Europe, Australia, Asia, and North America. This year found the Grammy-nominated quartet landing their highest position on Billboard’s album chart (No. 3) with their newest and best recording to date, Codes and Keys. DCFC comes home October 22, slated to perform at Key Arena, and on the eve of that performance they’re talking to us. Grab a copy of Seattle Gay News on October 21 for a oneon-one interview with Death Cab for Cutie.

Concert tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com.

More Sting? You got it. The British star has added a second Seattle concert and is now performing December 5 and 6 at the Paramount Theatre. Now in his 25th year as a solo artist (aside from his time with rock trio The Police), Sting is celebrating the occasion with a full North American “Back to Bass Tour” and greatest hits recording package, Sting: 25 Years. The artist will be supported by a five-piece band that includes

vocalist Jo Lawry, guitarists Dominic and Rufus Miller, electric fiddler Peter Tickell, and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta. Tickets, priced between $46.50 and $123.50, go on sale October 3 (10 a.m.) at www.livenation. com, Paramount Theatre’s 24-hour kiosk, or by phone (877-STG-4TIX).

The ’80s are red-hot again. Many nostalgic bands, from The Cars to Duran Duran to the Go-Gos, have reunited years after successful runs during the ’80s. Add another group to this list: The Bangles. The all-female unit, mentioned briefly in the opening episode of Glee’s third season, are back together with a new album, Sweetheart of the Sun, and a nationwide tour, which descends to The Showbox Market on November 5.

Three-fourths of its original lineup – Susanna Hoffs and Vicki and Debbi Peterson – are re-introducing fans to a long list of hits, including “Walk Like an Egyptian,” “Manic Monday,” “Be With You,” “Eternal Flame,” and “Hazy Shade of Winter.” Look for an interview with The Bangles in early November just before their Seattle appearance. For concert tickets, visit www.showboxonline.com.

Congratulations to Heart! The Seattle rock band, led by power-vocalist Ann Wilson who once performed with the Seattle Men’s Chorus, has been nominated for one of music’s highest honors, induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We’ll know very soon if they received enough votes to be included among music’s elite.

Last call: these shows are happening this

week. Decibel Festival at multiple venues, through October 2; Gary Burton Quartet (featuring Julian Lage, Scott Colley, and Antonio Sanchez) at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, October 4-5; Basia at The Triple Door, October 5; Erasure at Moore Theatre, October 6; and Colbie Caillat at The Showbox SoDo, October 7.

Finally, a sad farewell to an historic band with local connections. R.E.M. has called it

quits after three decades of creating some of the best recordings in pop and rock music, and they’ll be deeply missed. One member of the group, Peter Buck, is a longtime resident of Seattle. I’ll always treasure that air kiss thrown to me by lead singer Michael Stipe at Bumbershoot several years ago, and the three other times I saw R.E.M. in concert.

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Dr. John at Jazz Alley – Seattle Women’s Chorus

by Mercy Moosemuzzle SGN Contributing Writer Dr. John Mercy’s friend Jewel joined her at Jazz Alley for Dr. John’s concert on September 22. The audience was enthusiastic and gave Dr. John and his band a standing ovation.

Mercy agreed they earned it for the evening of New Orleans blues. Jewel said, “He plays a party on that piano. He has a great backup band.”

John Fohl’s guitar was masterful. The bass played by David Barard was hot. Dr. John’s take on “It Don’t Mean a Thing” was a strong opener. “My Baby Had a Change of Heart” followed nicely. About “Love For Sale,” Dr. John said, “That’s not the way Cole Porter composed it. It is how we decomposed it.”

His most famous song, “Right Place, Wrong Time,” was next. Other high points were “How Come My Dog Don’t Bark When You Come Around,” “Indian Maiden,” and “Black Widow.” “I Shall Not Be Moved” closed upbeat.

satirical rewritings of songs, including “Stand By Your Woman.” Melody said, “What country show would be complete without Loretta Lynn?”

Chely Wright, Lesbian country singersongwriter, wrote “Heavenly Days” about coming out. Melody highlighted the lyrics: “It’s your place in life/It’s your right to shine.”

The k.d. lang song “Big-Boned Gal,” complete with line dancers, was Mercy’s favorite. Artistic director Dennis Coleman asked, “Can you do a little more twangy stuff?” “Wide Open Spaces” and Taylor Swift’s “You Belong to Me” were Cuteness’ favorites. She particularly liked cranking up the latter and singing it along with her daughter, Equality.

Cuteness said, “It is fun to see the chorus having fun. They clearly resonate with Dennis and Rhonda Juliano. It is good to see Dennis being relaxed and more himself than the formal person he is in concert. He sang a gospel song and it was very moving. It was a treat to hear him sing. He has a beautiful voice.

“Chely Wright had a tough row to hoe, coming out and getting married to her partner. She had to create an alternative career since Nashville wouldn’t embrace her. Must have been hard for k.d. lang, too, but it would have been hard for her not to be read.”

The performances will be October 1 and 2. You can get your tickets at www.flyinghouse.org/swc/2011-12/truecountry.asp

Seattle Women’s Chorus (SWC) Mercy and Cuteness previewed SWC’s upcoming concert, True Country, by watching a rehearsal. The first half is going to be a recreation of the Grand Ole Opry. The second half will re-enact the Timberline, the much-missed Lesbian and Gay C&W bar.

Mercy’s friend Melody pointed out the Family Stone song “Wide Open Spaces” resonates well Mercy is looking forward to seeing the with feminist feeling: “I want wide open Family Stone at Jazz Alley. The perforspaces/Room to make my big mistakes.”

“The Tragic Country Medley” included mance will include founding members of

Gay hotlines like today’s Trevor Project.

Terrell said, “When I was a kid, you didn’t think it could get better – but it does. Having come out in the ’70s, I didn’t have many role models to follow, so I had to go through a lot of painful years looking for me.”

He found his calling within the Lifeline Program. “The company was created as a financial option for people with AIDS in the ’90s. My business partner had a partner with AIDS and they could not afford his medical bills and keep food on the table – something had to give. When they had to decide whether or not to let a life insurance policy lapse versus pay it, he had the brilliant idea to ask friends to buy the policy at less then the face amount, leaving some money in the payout for them as interest on the investment. So an idea was born.”

Today, many medical advances later, HIV has become a more manageable condition rather than necessarily a terminal sentence.

The Lifeline Program has restructured, offering the same service to seniors. Finally, financial freedom in their golden years!

This past week, Terrell and the Lifeline Program released a music video starring Luciana and featuring Betty White, two of today’s hottest stars. The iconic role of Sue Ann that Betty played on The Mary Tyler Moore Show may have prepared her for the collaboration with Luciana on “I’m Still Hot.” Betty said, “Sue Ann would definitely say she was still hot. She was one of the first

hot girls on television. It’s a great song and we’re so glad that Luciana and Sony let us use it. I don’t know if I’m still hot, but Luciana sure is, though I wasn’t so happy with how skinny she is – I kept trying to feed her a sandwich! We had a wonderful time on the set and the song is catchy and fun.”

Terrell added, “Betty is ‘white hot’ – she is still hot to me and most of the country, with a whole new fan base of kids enjoying her warmth and humor. At 89 and up for another Emmy with 64 years in the business, that’s hot! For our company, I want to show seniors and baby boomers that age is just a number, and you can still be hot.”

Terrell wanted to have a project that the Lifeline Program could use to target a younger market, so he came up with the idea to create a viral video that captured Betty’s sense of humor. “YouTube is quickly becoming a major entertainment power, and sharing catchy videos on Facebook and Twitter is the avenue of communication,” he said. “Bringing the video to life required a major team of talented and energetic people.

I have to say, I am working with some of the best people I could find. When you put them all in the ‘Betty bubble,’ magic occurs. And you thought Glenda the Good Witch had powers – ‘There’s no place like Betty!’”

Luciana and Betty seemed like an unlikely pair for the video, but it just makes sense!

In fact, Luciana is a huge fan, and sources say she was brought to tears when she met Betty. Betty of course soothed her and they bonded immediately. On set it seems Betty may have bonded with some of the hunky models, as well.

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Sly and the Family Stone, Cynthia Robinson (trumpet), Jerry Martini (sax), and Greg Errico (drums). Newer additions to the band are Alex Davis and Trina Johnson Finn (vocals), Nate Wingfield (guitar), and Blaise Sison (bass). They will perform October 6 through 9.

Sly and the Family Stone were a rock, funk, and soul band. Active from 1966 to 1983, the band was pivotal in the develop-

ment of soul, funk, and psychedelic music. Headed by singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist Sly Stone, and containing several of his family members and friends, the band was the first major American rock band to have an integrated multi-gender lineup. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

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brick outhouses. I kept thinking, ‘If I was 10 years younger….’ There was so much energy on the set, and while I told Steve at the end of the day that he could never get me to do it again … he knows I would.”

Terrell added, “We put love drugs in the cheesecake, but that’s our secret. There was an invisible force-field love bubble over Siren Studios on the days we shot the video.

Everyone was crazy in love with each other.

I don’t know anybody who wanted to go home. I had to tell the Betty boys they were cut and none of them left for two more hours or so. I hated that – not.”

to Luciana on having longevity in the entertainment industry?

White: I would tell her to always be professional: learn your lines, be on time, and respect the business. But I would also say that she should always continue to have fun, which she does … and for goodness’ sake, eat something!

Miller: Why do you think the LGBT community embraces and loves you so much?

White: Throughout my career, I’ve always portrayed characters that were humorous, but also weren’t afraid to speak their minds, especially when it came to racy or controversial topics. I think this struck a chord with the LGBT community. We both also share a very strong love for animals. When you combine the two, it’s a very strong match.

Miller: The world continuously sees you on TV/movies and every entertainment outlet possible. How do you keep your energy up and your body so fit?

White: Well, I’m certainly not built like those boys in the video or as skinny as Luciana, but I have always tried to stay fit, get my rest, and eat right. Everything is OK in moderation, and I have also been blessed with good genes.

Joshua Miller: What was it like working with Luciana and those hunky men on set?

Betty White: Seeing all those hunky men and Luciana, I knew there wouldn’t be a line at the craft services table. They were all so fit. One of the lines in the song is about cheesecake and we had plenty of it on the set, so I fed cheesecake to my beefcake!

Miller: Why do you think candidates should choose to use the Lifeline Program?

White: The boys at Lifeline really care about people and helping them pay for retirement. I’m lucky because I don’t really worry about retirement. As long as I keep getting a chance to work, I’m going to show up on the set … and I might show up even if they don’t ask me. I have learned that the Lifeline Program really cares about people.

Even though a life settlement helps people financially, I know that Steve Terrell and the Lifeline Program family really care about helping people who need money for retirement.

Miller: Is there any advice you would give

The world premiere of Luciana and Betty White’s “I’m Still Hot” will take place at 7 p.m. on October 11. The song is available for purchase on iTunes, and a portion of the net proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Zoo. For Betty White video clips/downloads and more on the Lifeline Program, visit www. thelifeline.com.

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emphasis with a wild kick of his left foot (without any noise). He seldom rests on both feet. He uses a baton and sometimes uses a score, other times (as in Ravel’s “Bolero”) not. He gets not only enthusiastic response from his players but also lots of smiles. Everyone seems to be having a good time.

“Music is emotion,” he said at a luncheon

I liked the Zappa piece, “Durpree’s Paradise” from The Perfect Stranger (1983). It was full of playful, jazzy rhythms, complex sonorities, and a tonality that often verged on a lyric 12-tone discipline, á la Berg’s Wozzeck. It was, of course, not to everyone’s taste – one couple left the already almost-empty third tier, where we sat.

Having been reassured of Morlot’s ability with Beethoven, I was equally pleased by the work of composer Henri Dutilleux, as represented here by his violin concerto from 1985, “L’abre des songes” (“The Tree of Dreams”). Dutilleux will appear on several SSO concerts this season; thus I was actually relieved to hear what a fine composer he is. (At 95, he is still living, but in poor health.) Renaud Capuçon, a strikingly handsome Frenchman, was an ideal soloist. His lovely tone was always audible, despite the large orchestra. Indeed, the orchestral textures were exquisitely transparent, constantly changing, and always attractive. In fact, the constant variety of sounds was a major appeal, never for a moment allowing one’s ears to become dull.

Because I loved his appearance here two seasons ago, I looked forward with eagerness to this first season with Ludovic Morlot (pronounced “Mor-low”) as music director; now, after the first two programs of the season, that emotion has escalated to something approaching giddiness. The audiences have certainly been enthusiastic, even if the second concert was poorly sold. One hopes that word-of-mouth leads to larger audiences. I did indeed notice a distinct rise in the percentage of young people attending. That’s a very good sign!

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pared this work for the SSO’s trip to Carnegie Hall, and it was a much more detailed reading than Schwarz’s usual Beethoven. But if one were to compare that performance with this one, you might not believe it was the same orchestra. Nothing about the many surprising elements in Morlot’s first two concerts has impressed me more than how he has changed the sounds, especially of the strings and brass. Everything is more beautiful, with more clarity between the string sections, and with a sense that no one is pushing beyond the volume at which they can make the most beautiful sound possible.

Morlot’s approach to the “Eroica” reminded me of a film I want to recommend most highly. It is a movie of the same name (BBC, 2003), and it dramatizes a fictional first run-through of the work in a lovely salon of a prince’s estate. Beethoven (Ian Hart) demands from the startled players (actually The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under John Elliot Gardiner) a level of turbulence with which they are utterly unfamiliar. Reactions from those in the room, especially that of Tim Pigott-Smith,

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

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Seattle Symphony with Renaud Capuçon Benaroya Hall September 24 Frank Zappa and Beethoven on the same program? And at Seattle Symphony?! And who’s this Dutilleux guy, also on this program? I’m not unfamiliar with 20th-century composers, but I’d never heard of Henri Dutilleux until I saw his name coming up multiple times on the menu for the coming season under the Symphony’s new music director.

Clearly things have changed at Seattle Symphony. The Stranger said last week that the 37-year-old Ludovic Morlot has “revived” the SSO, but that would imply that it had been dead. While many concerts under previous music director Gerard Schwarz were indeed deadly, most guest conductors got lively playing from the orchestra; and even Schwarz could be counted on for exciting Mahler, Janacek, and especially Shostakovich. But Morlot and the new executive director, Simon Woods, have not just stirred the pot. They have engaged exciting new players, programmed concerts of surprising excitement, taken concrete steps (free tickets!) to fill empty seats, and above all, they have changed the very sound of the orchestra.

Nowhere was this more apparent than in the familiar ‘Symphony No. 3, Op. 55’ of Beethoven. Not long ago, Schwarz pre-

who tries in vain not to be moved, convey the astoundingly revolutionary nature of the work. It is a thrilling experience and a great performance of the symphony. The elderly Haydn appears for the last two movements; his remarks afterwards are perfect!

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because I failed to notice the start time was one hour earlier than all other Saturday concerts.) Notable was the delightful banter between Morlot and soloist Joshua Roman (looking dashing with short hair and a stylish mustache!). Morlot asked him about the large black beanie (topped with a bright red something) Roman wore, at which point the cellist pulled an identical beanie out of his pocket for Morlot to wear. Roman explained that Friedrich Gulda (the great 20th-century pianist who wrote the concerto about to be played) often wore outlandish outfits at concerts, once even performing in the nude!

Gulda wished to banish stuffiness and to meld all kinds of music, using costume to shock people out of their passive state.

Suffice to say that the Gulda work (for cello and wind orchestra) accomplished the composer’s aims to delightful effect. Embracing jazz, pop, and classical forms and rhythms (a double bass, guitar, bass guitar, and small percussion sections completed the instruments), the piece was a delight from beginning to end, with lots of technical demands that Roman polished off with ease.

The house erupted at the end, and was rewarded with a solo encore: Mark Summer’s “Julie-O.” The cello was tastefully amplified for the concerto but not for the encore.

The second half gave us the Gershwin plus Ravel’s “Bolero.” Each was totally satisfying and fun. David Gordon’s trumpet put on quite a swagger in the Gershwin. Morlot seemed to say, “These guys don’t need me,” as he abandoned the podium to play violin during the Ravel, during which Roman joined the cellos. Much more playful than your usual SSO concert, without sacrificing an ounce of musical merit.

Because of the promise of Morlot’s gifts and a more interesting variety of works than usual, I have undertaken to review more than half again as many SSO concerts than I did last year. I advise anyone interested to take the plunge!

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Opening night at Seattle Symphony September 17 Benaroya Hall Free tickets to Seattle Symphony concerts for kids and seniors? The conductor putting down his baton and “sitting in” with the first violins? The guest soloist finishing his work and then “sitting in” with the rest of the cellos? Judging from Ludovic Morlot’s first week as the new music director of the Seattle Symphony, one should expect just about anything in his first season.

The charismatic little guy from France, along with the equally charming new executive director, Simon Woods, most recently from Scotland, have set out to bring the SSO emphatically into the 21st century. Among other moves, they have initiated programs to deepen relations with the community, fill the woefully empty seats at concerts, and generally create an atmosphere of excitement and innovation.

These changes are in matters of appearance as well as substance.

Morlot, for instance, does not wear white tie and tails when conducting.

He obviously enjoys opportunities to speak to the audience. Stuffiness has clearly been banned!

Morlot exudes energy and enthusiasm.

While less a dancer on the podium than, say, Leonard Bernstein, he nonetheless moves a lot, bouncing, vibrating, and often lending

last week following a rehearsal open to the press and other arts leaders. He pooh-poohs as “nonsensical” overly serious study of descriptive material before hearing the music, preferring his audience to let the music work its magic without a lot of programmed expectations.

I welcome Morlot’s emphasis on the emotional content of music, as well as the personnel changes in the orchestra itself. We have a new principal flute, the tall and handsome Demarre McGill, who to my eyes appears to be the only AfricanAmerican besides principal timpanist Michael Crusoe. New principal cello is Efe Baltacigil. And gone is John Cerminaro, leaving his position as principal horn open.

Hopefully, his replacement will not chop up beautiful, lyric melodies (think Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, slow movement) with inappropriate accents and a bloated tone. A new concertmaster has yet to be appointed.

At Wednesday’s open rehearsal, we walked in on Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.” As I walked down the aisle, I thought, “Uh oh, this isn’t good. It’s all loud and lacks clarity and punch.” Turns out it was a first run-through, with no interruption by Morlot. As soon as he started refining individual parts of the piece, his ideas seemed to invade the whole work, so that everything sounded better. He seemed always to get what he wanted, even if it took multiple tries.

Very soon, all the praise I gave Morlot for his performance here two seasons ago seemed justified in what we were hearing. Loudness gave way to great use of dynamics, clear delineations of lines and orchestral sections, and lots of punch!

Space doesn’t allow me a detailed report on Saturday’s opening concert. (Actually, we missed the opening Beethoven “Overture to ‘The Consecration of the House’”

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M o r l o t ’s reading was slightly less turbulent and considerably more beautiful. Tempi were brisk, dynamics worked effectively, and balances were ideal. Morlot gave us Beethoven that was spare, aggressive, and grand. Again, the sheer beauty of sound was to my ears unlike I have ever heard from the SSO. (The placement of the sections has changed: first and second violins together to Morlot’s left, violas next, and the celli to his right. Horns Reviewer Rod Parke can be reached at were behind the violins, and the timpani rmp62@columbia.edu. were at upper center.)

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ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Accepting invitations to fun will cause almost as much trouble as refusing them would. Adventure and drama are inevitable, so embrace them consciously with eyes open or they will sneak up on you. Be bold, not reckless!

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Don’t let work stress you out.

Exercise – especially with a pal – is a good way to shake off the tension. Redistributing the workload among your co-workers can help. Staying focused on the goal is important, but don’t obsess on it!

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20): Make the most of your creative spurt. Your efforts to include friends will probably just annoy them. Relax. Let them be the audience when you’re done. If you do find a good collaborator, though, it could become more than a working relationship.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22): Make new contacts in your community. You may be surprised to discover how well known and regarded you are already. Those new connections could prove especially helpful in your career. When in doubt, stay close to home.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Some things just need to be said and sometimes feathers have to be ruffled. Be tactful, but also be ready to deal with the fact that someone will be upset, and he or she will just have to hear it and adapt.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Be careful whom you contract with in any financial undertakings. It could work out brilliantly, but is more likely to be a disaster; little chance for in between. Sexual explorations can improve your partnership or help you start one.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Getting older beats the hell out of the alternative. The trick is to celebrate maturity, not to try hiding your age. Staying active and fit is one thing; holding on to your adolescence is another.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Your energy is high, perhaps hard to control. Worrying about that can turn it into nervous aggravation, making yourself sick. Stay focused on getting ahead, putting one foot in front of the other. Staying where you’re visible will help you stay on purpose.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): If arguments with friends leave you feeling irritated, it’s usually because they’re right. Be big enough to admit it. You’re in too much demand now to be in a cranky sulk. What you learn can prove helpful at work.

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Rewards for your accomplishments are likely to be more spiritual than remunerative. If that disappoints you, take it in stride. Remember, you’re always being seen and your attitude is the key to further success.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): If you can’t stay out of arguments, remember that charm can be more persuasive than facts. That doesn’t mean you have to compromise your integrity, but you may want to adjust your attitude. Especially with the one you love, remember to be kind.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Trying to settle or change outstanding debts should wait. Focus more on your sex life. What do you really want? Are you taking full responsibility? Partnered: A long heart-to-heart talk is in order. Single: An adventure can open up amazing new possibilities.

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Andrews-Katz: How would you describe a Blue Man performance?

Sead: It’s sort of an Off-Broadway show – not really story-based, but more of a connection with the audience. There are moments that are very specific with the audience that make it a special night, every night. You never know what the audience X-factor will be, and so it’s really a different show each night. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that people seem to enjoy.

Andrews-Katz: What kind of audition process does someone go through with Blue Man Group?

Sead: It’s a two-step process for auditioning. First there’s the open call, which is the initial interview and an appointment to test their abilities with singing and acting skills.

That’s when we look at their timing, rhythm, and to make sure the actor is open to trying all sorts of new things. The call-back is in New York, and it’s a two-day workshop where they work with the actual directors and troupe performers. If they work well, we hire them for training.

Andrews-Katz: Are there special talents that help with an audition?

Sead: I find it helpful for people who want to audition, to just be yourself and honest with who you are. That’s the biggest asset, to help a person to get into the training and be willing to try anything. Just let go of the ego and have fun!

Andrews-Katz: How long do you rehearse before you can go into the show full time?

Sead: Once you get hired you go into training, and we can evaluate where you are performing. You need to recognize important parts of the characters. It takes about a year until the Blue Man is really inside of you, and has become a part of you. After that, it depends on the show you go into and the workshops. There aren’t really rehearsals when on the road.

Andrews-Katz: How long does it take to get into costume, makeup, and character for each show?

Sead: The actual getting ready takes about 30 minutes prior to the show. Getting into character is different. For a lot of us there is a fine line between our Blue Man and ourselves, and it gets blurred after a while. We see the Blue Man; everyone has it in them, that childlike sense of wonder and innocence. We have to peel off layers to get to that Blue Man inside. One of the greatest exciting things about the job is that playfulness, getting into character and joking with the cast and band members. We try to find that vibe of the trickster energy.

Andrews-Katz: How long does it take to get out of costume?

Sead: It can be quick. Often though, I will find blue in my nose and behind my ears for days afterward. The blue finds its way, and it’s easy to hide somewhere.

Andrews-Katz: With all the blue makeup you have to wear, do you follow any special skin regiments?

Sead: Not really. Since we are putting the blue on every day, for the most part, we just use a good facial wash. Some of us use jojoba or maybe aloe, that’s about it.

Andrews-Katz: How messy do the shows get for the audience?

Sead: In our shows, the first few rows will have ponchos issued. The goal isn’t really to get the audience messy, just involved. The

ponchos are precautions.

Andrews-Katz: So the shows are audience participation?

Sead: Oh yes, it’s a funny thing to watch.

Christopher Lloyd came to one of our shows, and we were like little kids watching. We made him part of the show. We bring people up from the audience, and parts of the show happen in the audience. We can play with them – it’s fun.

Andrews-Katz: How many different Blue Man Groups perform in the world?

Sead: There are currently five domestic cities: New York (where it all started), Boston, Chicago, Orlando, and Las Vegas.

There are two international tours in Berlin and Tokyo. The Norwegian Epic Cruise Line has had a permanent Blue Man Group on board for over a year.

Andrews-Katz: How often does the material change in Blue Man Group?

Sead: It’s always changing. The latest rewrites happened about a year ago, and more material gets put into new cities. On tour we have a lot of new material. Blue Man always tries to stay on top of things, and we try to evolve with our world.

Andrews-Katz: What’s your favorite part of the show?

Sead: Any time we get to interact with the audience, scripted or not, it’s great. It’s the most rewarding because you are just in front of the person, and are having this honest moment with them. They are trying to figure out the Blue Man, who can be scary sometimes, and people aren’t always sure what to think of that. It’s great to try and track the different audience members throughout the show. Hopefully, they leave a changed person.

Chris Wink, Matt Goldman, and Phil Stanton formed the Blue Man Group in 1987. Since then, the phenomenon has taken off and spread worldwide. They have appeared on The Tonight Show, Scrubs, and Arrested Development, among many other shows.

Their debut film, Blue Man Group: Mind Blast, is scheduled to be released this year.

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continued from the cover been easy for Bell, open about his sexuality in a straight male-dominated business, not to mention being one of the most flamboyant live performers in pop music – honey, if those feather boas could talk….

But he didn’t let it rain on his parade. Instead, Bell and longtime collaborator Vince Clarke went on to release dozens of hit singles, from “Chains of Love” to “A Little Respect,” along with gold albums, earning multiple Grammy nominations and participating in equality and awareness campaigns like the “True Colors Tour” and the Red Hot + Blue album. Erasure performs October 6 at the Moore Theatre (www.stgpresents.org) to promote the duo’s forthcoming album Tomorrow’s World (October 11 release).

Reached by phone while on the road, here’s what Andy Bell – a true pioneer in knocking down doors for LGBT artists, had to say when he stepped into The Music Lounge.

Albert Rodriguez: What’s your take on Seattle from the previous times you’ve been here?

Andy Bell: Oh, I love it! It reminds me of London, even though it’s on the other side of the world. It seems quite down-to-earth, quite cool, in tune with the environment. I really like it.

Rodriguez: From the time Erasure broke through up to now, it must be easier for Gay artists to launch their music careers. Do you agree?

Bell: I would say yes, but I wouldn’t say by any huge amount. What tends to happen is, like with Adam Lambert, you get championed for the time you’re on the crest or have won on the show, if you come through Pop Idol (American Idol in America) or something like that. But then it kind of falls by the wayside, you’re left on your own really. It’s really tough. You seem to only get one shot.

Rodriguez: Do you think the “True Colors Tour” will ever be revived?

Bell: I don’t know, I’m sure Cyndi [Lau-

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per] would love to because it was such a great idea. It couldn’t have been necessarily for that one time because there’s continued struggle in the LBGT community. I would love to do it again. When I’m sitting in a cafe or something, and “True Colors” comes on, or when Duran Duran comes on, I always feel really safe.

Rodriguez: You mentioned Duran Duran, and a lot of us had crushes on those ’80s boys. Did you have crushes on any ’80s boy bands?

Bell: I didn’t. My crush was on Debbie Harry, and David Sylvian from Japan. So I liked the blondies, even though I’m not completely straight for blondes.

Rodriguez: Is there anyone in current pop music you follow or really like?

Bell: I wouldn’t say that I follow them, but I love Ladytron. I like Lady Gaga. I like Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Robyn, as well. It’s sort of the girly girls, I suppose.

Rodriguez: You have a new album coming out, Tomorrow’s World. How many songs from it might be on your set list for Seattle?

Bell: There are, at the moment, five songs from the new album on our set list.

Rodriguez: What is the first released single from the new album?

Bell: The first release is “When I Start to (Break It All Down).”

Rodriguez: My favorite Erasure song is “Love to Hate You.” Did it stem from anger or revenge?

Bell: It’s just the mentality of it. That’s just how the song came out when we wrote it. I would never say “love to hate you” to anyone, ever.

Rodriguez: For anyone going to their first Erasure live concert, describe the experience.

Bell: I would say there’s always a lot of love in the room. There are all ages, a whole mixed bunch of people. There’s a lot of respect from the audience. We can’t believe when we go on tour the diversity of people who come see us.

Rodriguez: How many feather boas do you pack for the tour? I’ve seen a few pop out at previous shows.

Bell: There are no boas at the moment.

But I have bought a Trojan helmet. Vince has got a pair of scissors that he uses on stage, and he has cut himself once already.

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Gifford sat down with Seattle Gay News to discuss her life, her work in the theater, and the odd coincidences that connect her to the heroine of Saving Aimee.

Eric Andrews-Katz: What were the earliest musical influences on your life?

Kathie Lee Gifford: My mom sang, and my dad was a jazz saxophonist. I started singing folk music in the 1960s, and was a fan of Peter, Paul, and Mary, Bob Dylan, and Simon & Garfunkel. I sang with my sister in a group. Later, it was when I heard Barbra Streisand singing “People” on the radio. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

Andrews-Katz: How did you become part of the Today Show?

Gifford: While doing the Sondheim show in 1999, I discovered that I loved the creative energy it gave me. I decided I was going to do the theater work I wanted and so I left the world of television. Years later, when I got the call from NBC and they asked if I’d host the fourth hour [of the Today Show], I agreed on the condition that I could bring my passion for theater to the show. NBC has been very supportive, and is even doing a show live from Seattle on October 20 featuring Saving Aimee.

Andrews-Katz: When did you first become interested in the story of Aimee Semple McPherson?

Gifford: I went to college [Oral Roberts University] and heard about Aimee there.

I remember thinking, “How could anyone live a life so unbelievable?” When I pursued my own career, I started meeting people who knew her. I dated her step-grandson.

My pastor studied at the Bible college she founded. As a child, my husband Frank had gone to her church. In fact, when research-

ing the musical, I met with her daughter, Roberta [Star Semple]. It turns out Roberta’s husband was Name That Tune’s creator, Harry Salter.

Andrews-Katz: What made you decide to write the musical?

Gifford: If you read any of the books on her life, or see the clips and interviews, she screams to be musicalized. She was so charismatic, and bigger than life. She’s mentioned in the [original] lyrics of “Hooray For Hollywood!” Aimee wrote 13 operas and thousands of songs. She was the first to preach about the Bible with pageants, so much that her preaching practically made her the P.T. Barnum of the pulpit! She used to say, “I’m going to take what they were using to build the devil’s kingdom, and use it to build God’s.” That’s what she did, becoming one of the most entertaining, successful, and because of that, controversial women of her day.

Andrews-Katz: Great controversy surrounded McPherson’s life in regard to her alleged kidnapping. Do you think she was kidnapped, or was it a publicity stunt?

Gifford: As the author, I was fascinated by her personal walk of faith. When you study everything about Aimee, you learn that she didn’t start out as a charlatan trying to rip off the world using religion. I’ve known too many real religious hypocrites, and many people who have sincere devotion in all walks of faith. I didn’t want to tell just the tabloid story; I’m not interested in that. I wanted to tell the real story of a real woman of faith, a woman who lost her faith. That’s far more interesting dramatically. I want people to leave the theater arguing about her actions. I have lots of thoughts about who she was, or what she did, but I want the audience to make their own conclusions about Aimee.

Andrews-Katz: Another controversy involves McPherson’s death. Do you think it was suicide, an accidental overdose, or murder?

Gifford: I never heard it was murder. Everyone agrees that it was an accidental overdose. She made two phone calls for help, according to the telephone records at the hotel in Oakland. She was about to open another one of her churches, and was at a very good place in her life. But she was addicted to drugs. Aimee died in 1944, and they were not as advanced in research on barbiturates as they are today. Nobody I know thinks it was a suicide.

Andrews-Katz: Your name elicits extreme reactions from people – there’s usually no gray zone. Why do you think that is?

Gifford: You’d have to ask them. Long ago, I stopped worrying and thinking about that. I just let it go. There are two kinds of ignorance in people: those who aren’t aware of the facts, and those who, even when presented with the facts, ignore it if it’s not within their agenda. I sang a song once, that I wrote with David Friedman [co-composer of Saving Aimee], and the last line says, “If I believe all the crap that I read about me …

I’d hate me, too!” What they think doesn’t matter to me – that’s one good thing about getting older. I think back and say to myself, “Why did I let one moment of my life be stolen from me by people who don’t even know me?”

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Kathie Lee Epstein was born in Paris, France, but grew up in Bowie, Maryland. At 17, she captured attention in America’s Junior Miss Pageant, and quickly moved on to appearing as a lead vocalist on Name That Tune and Hee Haw Honeys. It is from her 15-year run on Live With Regis and Kathie Lee that most people recognize her. Gifford has released 16 CDs and written nine books.

She has written four musicals, including Under the Bridge with music by David Pomeranz, and the lyrics for a new production of It’s A Wonderful Life with music by John McDaniel.

Saving Aimee has its book and lyrics written by Kathie Lee Gifford, and music cocomposed by David Pomeranz and David Friedman. It made its workshop premiere in 2005, and debuted in 2007. With an eye on Broadway, Saving Aimee is being revised to open at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre, and will star two-time Tony Award-nominee Carolee Carmello and Tony Award-winner Judy Kaye.

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September 30, 2011

Seattle Gay News 39

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FRIDAY

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

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

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

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

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

Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

The Elite - No cover! 12pm -2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, $1 off call cocktails, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.com. $3.00 daily drink specials. Happy Hour, 3 - 7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun. - Thurs. 9 - 11 pm: $1.50 Miller drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3.00 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - No cover … ever!!! Start your weekend off right. Happy Hour 6 - 8 pm.Weekly beer & cocktail specials.

Neighbours Nightclub - House music with DJ Eric.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wildrose - www.thewildrosebar.com.

SATURDAY

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

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

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

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

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

Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour Noon - 5 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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

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

Neighbours Underground - “THE ORIGINAL VOGUE NIGHT” 9 pm - 2 am, $7 cover Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday

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

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

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

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

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

Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime.

Happy Hour Noon - 5 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls. “full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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

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

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

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

September 30, 2011

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

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

MONDAY

Changes - Happy Hour all day and night.

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

See us at www.clubsilverstone.com.

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

Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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

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

PURR Cocktail Lounge - Happy Hour 4-7pm.

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

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY

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

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

Free pool all day - 2 tables.

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

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

Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Twisted - $2 Tuesday featuring “Are You Smarter Than A Drag Queen?” trivia contest for $2, $2 tacos, well drinks and drafts all night! www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $10 Dizzy Pass - $1 you call it, 6pm to close.

Karaoke 9pm-2am with José.

Wildrose - Taco Tuesday. No cover.

WEDNESDAY

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

A Black Nail production.

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

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

The Cuff Complex - Free pool & Pitcher Special.

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

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

Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY

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

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

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

Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Celebrating 38 Years!

The Canterbury Ales and Eats Presents their 35th Anniversary Party

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BASIC PLUMBING - (men) 1505 10th Ave. - 322-2799 CLUB Z - (men) 1117 Pike near Boren - 622-9958 HOT HOUSE SPA & SAUNA - (women) SW corner of Pike & 11th (stairs behind Wildrose) - 568-3240 STEAM WORKS - (men) 1520 Summit - 388-4818

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

ANIMALS ESPRESSO - 550 12th Ave. - 329-3914 BALTIC ROOM - 1207 Pine St. - 625-4444 BEACON PUB - 3057 Beacon Ave. S. - 726-0238 THE BOTTLENECK LOUNGE - 2328 E. Madison St. - 323-1098 THE BROADWAY GRILL - 314 Broadway E. - 328-7000 C.C. ATTLE’S BAR & GRILLE - 1701 E. Olive Way THE CANTERBURY - 534 15th Ave. E. - 322-3130 CHANGES IN WALLINGFORD - 2103 N. 45th - 545-8363 THE CRESCENT - 1413 E. Olive Way - 720-8188 THE CUFF COMPLEX - 1533 13th Ave. - 323-1525 DIESEL BAR - 1413 14th Ave. - 322-1080 DOUBLE HEADER - 407 2nd Ave. S. - 464-9918 ELITE - 1520 E. Olive Way - 860-0999 GALERIAS - 611 Broadway E. - 322-5757 GLO’S - 1621 E. Olive Way - 324-2577 INSOMNIAX - 102 15th Ave. E. - 322-6477 JAZZ ALLEY - 2033 6th Ave. E. - 441-9729 JULIA’S - 300 Broadway Ave. E. - 860-1818 KURRENT - 600 E. Pine St. - 323-1923 THE LOBBY - 916 E. Pike St. - 328-6703 MAE’S CAFE - 6412 Phinney Ave. N. - 782-1222 MADISON PUB - 1315 E. Madison - 325-6537 NEIGHBOURS - 1509 Broadway - 324-5358 OUT WEST - 5401California Ave. SW, West Seattle POCO WINE ROOM - 1408 E. Pine St. - 322-9463 PONY - 1221 E. Madison St. - 324-2854 PURR - 1518 11th Ave. - 325-3112 R PLACE - 619 E. Pine - 322-8828 RE-BAR - 1114 Howell at Boren - 233-9873 ROSEBUD RESTAURANT & BAR - 719 E. Pike - 323-6636 SEATTLE EAGLE - 314 E. Pike - 621-7591 TIDBIT - 1401 Broadway - 323-0840 TOMMY GUN - 1703 E. Olive Way WILDROSE - 1021 E. Pike - 324-9210

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

EVERETT

BAR MYX - 1212 California St. - 425-610-4071 LOVER’S - 112 SE Everett - (425) 353-3607 LOVER’S - 3402 Broadway - (425) 252-8754 TWISTED - 1611 Everett Ave. - (425) 438-4111

KENT

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

LA CONNER

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

OLYMPIA

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

PORT ANGELES

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

SPOKANE

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

TACOMA

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

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

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

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Meetings Events Activities

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

DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm.

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

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

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

Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHiking Group/ Border Riders Motorcycle Club First Sunday Ride. 9am-rendezvous; 9:30am. Broadway Grill, 314 Broadway E. Meets 1st Sunday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www. borderriders.com 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 2011 Northwest Book Fest (10/1 & 10/2). 10am-6pm.

For details visit www.northwestbookfest2011.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.

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

Contact Forrest Rode, 920-6177, or Mike Chin (509) 990-0007. Women may wish to contact our sister

meditation group via lotus.sisters@yahoo.com. www. dharmabuddies.org Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 12noon1:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000.

Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. Perfect for guys looking for more relaxed play, who are just getting back into soccer, just learning the game and/or want to supplement their competitive play with a recreational team. To sign up visit www.raincitysoccer.org Seattle Woman’s Chorus (10/1 & 10/2). 2pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave & Union St. SWC celebrates the uniquely American phenomenon that is country music with a special focus on female country music legends like Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette & others. Features Chely Wright with special guests Lisa Koch & Peggy Platt. 388-1400, www.flyinghouse.org Daring Divorced Divas. 3-5pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. A support group for Lesbian women dealing with divorce, separation & transformation. To attend this group please contact the facilitator at daringdivorceddivas@yahoo.com PFLAG/Kittitas County. 4-5:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 3rd & Ruby Sts, Ellensburg. Meets the first Sunday of every month. For information, (509) 925-7937.

Hep C. 5-6:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. NEW GROUP. Meets every Sunday. A support group for individuals coming to terms with the challenges of Hepatitis C. 322-2437.

Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/ Weds/Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Simply Sundays. 5:30-7pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Peer support for recovery from substance abuse. www.sasgcc.org Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship

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SUNDAY - October 2

Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Monday. A chance for youth to yalk with others about their experiences & concerns related to identifying as Transgender. www. lamberthouse.org Ageless. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Monday. Ongoing drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages.

For info, call 322-2437; www.sasgcc.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

TUESDAY - October 4

SATURDAY - October 1

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.

2011 Northwest Book Fest (10/1 & 10/2). 10am-6pm.

For details visit www.northwestbookfest2011.com Music of Remembrance: “From the Monkey Mountains.” 2pm. Plestcheef Auditorium, SAM, 1st Ave & University St. Jackie Robinson’s athletic resistance & Holocaust musician’s artistic resistance are the theme of this 90-minute chamber music concert-withcommentary. FREE. www.musicofremembrance.org Seattle Woman’s Chorus (10/1 & 10/2). 2pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave & Union St. SWC celebrates the uniquely American phenomenon that is country music with a special focus on female country music legends like Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette & others. Features Chely Wright with special guests Lisa Koch & Peggy Platt. 388-1400, www.flyinghouse.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 Together We Can Make Al-Anon Family Group.

6-7:15pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Saturday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000.

“Beebo Brinker Chronicles” (Thurs-Sun, 9/15-10/9).

7:30pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Award-winning play based on the iconic Lesbian pulp fiction by Ann Bannon. wwww.brownpapertickets.com/event/184155 Queer Milonga Dance Night. 8pm-lesson; 9pm12am-dance. Century Ballroom, East Hall, 915 E Pine St, 2nd Fl. Meets 1st Saturday most months; check calendar on website to confirm. Lesson & dance, $10; dance only before 9:30pm-$5; after 9:30pm-$7. Must be 21+. 206-324-7263; www.centuryballroom.com.

October 1 thru October 9

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 2378828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800477-8191.

Uncle Samantha’s Group. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ veterans group, for vets who served during peace time or conflict.

All are welcome, uniforms optional. 322-2437, www. sasgcc.org Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Meets every Sunday (except during the summer). Jeff, 932-3731.

“Beebo Brinker Chronicles” (Thurs-Sun, 9/15-10/9).

7:30pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Award-winning play based on the iconic Lesbian pulp fiction by Ann Bannon. wwww.brownpapertickets.com/event/184155 Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

MONDAY - October 3

Women Facing HIV. 12noon-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Monday. Women Facing HIV is a drop-in peer support group for women living with HIV/ AIDS. 322-2437. www.sasgcc.org SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Monday. Ongoing 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen.

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

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

Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. FredLind Manor, 1802 17th Ave. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). www.

FreelySpeaking.org “Gay in America.” 7pm. Elliott Bay Books, 1521 10th Ave. New photo-essay book “Gay in America” debuts in Seattle. www.elliottbaybooks.com Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

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. Ongoing drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. For info, call 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org.

Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 3222437. www.sasgcc.org 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.

Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets every Tuesday.

Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org 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.

709-BOAT, www.oycnw.org Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets 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 ASL for Beginners. 7pm. The Elite “Loft,” 1520 E Olive Way. Meets every Tuesday. FREE lessons & tutor for those interested in learning basic ASL. 860-0999.

Different Drummers. Intermediate 7-8:15pm, Beginners 8:20-9:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. For info & location call Dennis, 363-4500 or differentdrummers@ mac.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. More info & to RSVP, call 2645136; friendsinadoption@yahoo.com.

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

7-8:30pm. Seattle Mental Health Institute, 1600 E Olive St (in Conference Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. 722-0729..

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

Positive Outlook. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. A confidential support group for Gay & Bi men who have been living long-term with HIV. We come together to share our journeys both in the uccess we have had living with HIV as well as the challenges HIV presents to us. 32-2437.

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

7:30-9pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E. GLBTQ supported. Meets every Tuesday. Focus ob GLBTQI. 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.

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.

Celebrating 38 Years!

WEDNESDAY - October 5

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

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

True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Meets every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community. For info, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 3627282 x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter.

(425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Grief & Loss. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. LGBTQ peer support group for issues surrounding grief & loss. 322-2437. www.sasgcc.org Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 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/ Courage to Thrive. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Peer support for survivors of childhood sexual assault. thrivortrees@gmail.com A Case for Queer Medicine. 6:30-8:30pm. Lifelong AIDS Alliance Annex, 1002 E Seneca St. The last of this year’s Queerly Classed Discussion Series features a panel discussion plus spoken word artists. Sponsored by LGBTQ Allyship. facebook.com/ allyship.lgbtq 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.)

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

You do not have to be a member of the group to join us. For location call 300-3321 or 920-6117 or email onlyonesf@yahoo.com Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm.

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

322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org PFLAG/Renton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Wells Ave S, Renton. Meets 1st Wednesday each month. PFLAG/Renton: 425235-4139. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www. seattle-pflag.org.

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 & Relationships. 7-8pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets the 1st & 3rd Monday of every month. Talk about sexual health & safety, as well as different types of relationships. Ask questions and get answers from people who really know their stuff. 3222515, www.lamberthouse.org Brothers of Prometheus. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday This is a group for Gay & Bi men overcoming religious wounding. www. sasgcc.org HIV/AIDS Support Group. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 7:30pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing. For info, call 322-2437; www.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 idnetity & expression. All adults are welcomed, including those who are questioning, allies, or identify as FTM, MTF, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex, among others. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongender alliance.com.

Crystal Meth Anonymous. 8-9:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Wednesday. A 12-step group for quitting & staying off crystal meth.

Visit us online www.sgn.org

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Pride Skate Seattle. 8:30-11pm. Southgate Roller Rink, 9646 17th Ave SW. First Wednesday of every month. Come get your skates on at this new LGBT skating party. Admission $8, includes skate rental. The party continues afterward at Company, 9608 16th Ave SW, with drink specials & karaoke. www.southgate rollerrink.com

THURSDAY - October 6

Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.”

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

BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting.

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

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 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.

QLaw 6th Annual Falltacular Fundraiser. 5:308:30pm. Portage Bay Cafe, 391 Terry Ave N. Delicious appetizers, drinks & a fantastic local jazz band, the Fred Hoadley Trio. Tickets $40. Purchase by 10/5 & receive a free drink coupon. www.q-law.org Write Your Heart Out - A Queer Youth & Allies Writing Group. 5:30-6:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. We all have a story to tell. What is yours? Write Your Heart Out is a safe place for Queer youth & allies 22 & under to explore one’s self thru the written word. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Come Out For Yourself (COFY). 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Thursday. Peer support for people dealing with issues of sexual orientation. www.sasgcc.org 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. The commission advocates for justice & equal opportunity & collaborates with & educates the public & private sectors about how to prevent & eliminate discrimination city-wide. Meetings open to the public.

684-4540.

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.

Gay/Bi Prostate Cancer Group. 6:30-8pm. Gilda’s Club, 1400 Broadway. Meets 1st Thursday 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.gildasclub seattle.org 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 Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.)

“Beebo Brinker Chronicles” (Thurs-Sun, 9/15-10/9).

7:30pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Award-winning play based on the iconic Lesbian pulp fiction by Ann Bannon. wwww.brownpapertickets.com/event/184155 Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group. 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. Meets every Thursday. Support meetings for Gay fathers & Gay men who are currently or previously married. Safe, anonymous, non-judgmental environment of caring fathers & friends. You are not alone.

For information, community events & “questioning” visit www.gfas.org or our message board at http://groups. yahoo.com/groups/gayfathersseattle Shifting Gears. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. For info, call 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org

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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 - October 7

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

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Thursdays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.)

Born This Way Kafe. 5-9pm. Cal Anderson Park Shelterhouse, 1635 11th Ave. Every Friday. A welcoming place where LGBTQ youth ages 13-19, friends & allies can gather, be themselves & have fun. 883-6110, randy.wiger@seattle.gov La Movida. 6-7pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Todos los Viernes. Una junta bilingue para la comunidad GLBTQ en recuperacion de adicciones. Para mas informacion visita entrehermanos.org o llame 322-7700.

Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www. strengthoverspeed.org Al-anon Meeting. 7-9pm. CHAC, 1900 E Madison St. LGBTQ-supported. 625-0000, ais@seattle-alanon.org First Fridays in Yakima. 7-9pm. 223 N 1st St, Yakima.

Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays. Social, support, education & advocacy group for the Yakima area GLBTQ community & their allies. All are welcomed & invited. (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html Gamblers Anonymous: Coming Out Winners!

7-8:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Friday. A 12-step meeting of Gamblers Anonymous. This is an open meeting, Gay & Lesbian preferred. All persons welcome. 1-888-GA HELPS. Seattle Prime Timers Coffee Reunion. 7pm. Starbucks, 1600 E Olive Way. Meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. Metro routes 8, 9, 14, 43, 49 & 60.

329-0793; http://seattleprimetimers.usa-50.com “Beebo Brinker Chronicles” (Thurs-Sun, 9/15-10/9).

7:30pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Award-winning play based on the iconic Lesbian pulp fiction by Ann Bannon. wwww.brownpapertickets.com/event/184155 Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

Pioneers & Warriors TM. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Peer support group for Gay & Bi men over 40: honoring the past, accepting the present & embracing the future. Group attendance requires facilitator approval. Please contact Joel Davis at 261-6616. www.sasgcc.org Vets & Soldiers Speak Out Against War. 7:30pm.

New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Panel discussion on the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Afghanistan will examine the human & economic costs of US military actions, including the rise of anti-war sentiment & suicide rates among the troops. Donation $3 at the door, hearty snack plates available for $7. Sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party. 722-2453, fspseattle@ mindspring.com, www.socialism.com

SATURDAY - October 8

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

A Gathering of Men in Edmonds. 8:15-11:30am.

Edmonds UUC, 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Men gather monthly for drumming, singing, storytelling & sharing of life experience. We create a safe, confidential & sacred space in which a man can speak his truth from the heart, to heal & empower himself. We are fiercely non-political, non-sectarian & non-judgmental. All men are welcome. www.agatheringofmen.org “Queer It Yourself, Be It, Do It, Make It.” Registration 9:30am, Conference 10am-5pm. Seattle University, Pigott Hall, Room 202, 203 & 204, 12th Ave. & E. Marion St. An all-day conference for Queer artists.

Cost: $10, SU students, staff & faculty FREE. Queer artist showcase at 7pm & 9pm at SU’s Wyckoff Auditorium, $10 in advance or $12 at the door. www. brownpapertickets.com/event/20047 “Beebo Brinker Chronicles” (Thurs-Sun, 9/15-10/9).

7:30pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Award-winning play based on the iconic Lesbian pulp fiction by Ann Bannon. wwww.brownpapertickets.com/event/184155 Dustbowl Queer Dance Night. 7:30pm-lesson; 8pm-11pm-dance. Century Ballroom, East Hall, 915 E Pine St, 2nd Fl. Meets 2nd & 4th Saturdays most months; check calendar on website to confirm. Featuring two-step, swing and waltz. Before 8:30pm-$5; after 8:30pm-$7. 21+. 206-324-7263; www.centuryballroom.com.

SUNDAY - October 9

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

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. For info & location, NSWG@sex positiveculture.org; www.nosafewordwritersgroup.org.

(Also meets 4th Monday, 7-9pm.)

Icon: A Celebration of Drag. VIP admission 5:30pm, general admission 6pm. The Grand Hyatt Hotel, 721 Pine St. General admission $100, includes dinner & show. VIP admission $125, includes “early bird” reception with hors d’oeuvres & live entertainment.

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Benefits Seattle Counseling Service. 323-1738, www. seattlecounseling.org Ski Buddies Monthly Potluck. 6pm. Meets 2nd Sunday each month (Oct-Feb). Come & hear about all the great ski trips & winter activities Ski Buddies has planned. Whether you snow board, downhill, crosscountry, or telemark, there are trips & events for you.

Bring a potluck dish to share. www.skibuddies.org “Beebo Brinker Chronicles” (Thurs-Sun, 9/15-10/9).

7:30pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Award-winning play based on the iconic Lesbian pulp fiction by Ann Bannon. wwww.brownpapertickets.com/event/184155

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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

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

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

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

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

Report domestic violence and sexual assault.

Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equal rightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 511 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country.

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

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

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

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

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

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Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworks seattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/ proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www. seattle-pflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Project at the API Safety Center, April, 4679976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multi-culturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo.com, www.macctsea.org; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 3227061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw. org; TwoSpirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164.

Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/

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personal/glbt.aspx Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 6826711; www.q-law.org Resource & Referral Line can connect you to LGBT-friendly resources throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Call 323-LGBT Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. At other times leave voice mail and your call will be returned. Or visit www.gaycity.org to view list of resources online or through Facebook.

Rosehedge/Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www. rosehedge.org Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschools coalition.org SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. www.seamec.org Seattle Area Support Groups & Community Center (formerly Dunshee House and Seattle AIDS Support Group) offers free, facilitated & confidential support, discussion & skills groups, retreats, 1 to 1 peer mentoring & special events for those affected by HIV/ AIDS & the greater LGBT communities. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503.

Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families providing comprehensive mental health services on a sliding scale. 323-1768.

Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle. gov 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 Shanti - 324-1520; www.rosehedge.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.

Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail. com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball. org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/ EthylForever CarClub/; Festival of the Babes: www. festivalofthe babes.com; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops: www.jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures. org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacificnw gra.org; Puddletown Squares: www. iagsdc.org/puddletown; Rain City Soccer: www. raincitysoccer. org; Rain Country: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; Seattle Frontrunners: www.seattlefrontrunners.org; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orcaswimteam.org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otterpolo.com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www.quakerugby.com; Seattle Tennis Alliance: www.seattletennisalliance.org; Seattle Unified Bowling Association (SUBA): magee98106@ aol.com, www.teamseattle.org/bowling.htm, www.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 Tacky Tourist Clubs of America, Seattle Chapter - www.ttca.org; bruce@ttca.org; 1122 E Pike St PMB 905, Seattle, WA 98122-3934.

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

720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Lesbians Over 40: 722-0729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc. org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www.pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacoma lesbianconcern.org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ womenofwestseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: 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, 436-8671.

Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. As a program of GLSEN/ WA, WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org; www.wagsa. org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.Matthews Place.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www. oasis youthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 3257724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 632-0662 ext 49 (non-emergency), 1-888-99-VOICE (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www.thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; YouthCare/ Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org

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