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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Blue Man Group provides visual feast

by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer Blue Man Group Paramount Theatre Through October 16 These silent figures, with their blue skin and bald heads, have become easily recognizable in the world of performance, and for good reason.

The Blue Man Group has been around for over a decade and their popularity only increases as more and more people embrace the blue. Now Seattle has its turn and, as with most other previous cities, the Emerald City opens its arms to the Blue Man Group.

Technically, there are six

Blue Man performers with an onstage band consisting of six musicians. While the band takes backstage, they are still easily seen in neon, black-light costumes that make them glow in the dark. The Blue Men are dressed in black outfits with only the iconic blue skin showing. Using body motions, and extremely expressive eye gestures, the men are completely silent during the entire performance.

So what exactly is a Blue Man performance? It’s a mixture of a rock concert, performance art, and a visual conception through electric see blue man page 32

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ied as the Cinerama, Central Cinema, and the Admiral Theater in West Seattle, it’s safe to say this is one cinematic city tradition that’s only getting stronger and growing in popularity with each passing year.

“It comes around so quickly,” said Three Dollar Bill Cinema programming director Jason Plourde, “and [we’ve] been able to consistently expand our yearround programming so we jump from one event to the next and time just flies by. But the SLGFF remains our largest event and is what most of our community is very excited to see.”

And Plourde couldn’t be more excited about the lineup he’s assembled for 2011. “This year’s festival is amazing,” he stated proudly. “It’s one of the strongest lineups of films we’ve ever had, with a wide diversity of work and a good number of West Coast, U.S., and world premieres.”

Part of his excitement comes from what he sees as the present state of so-called “Queer” cinema at the moment. LGBT filmmakers have been going the extra step for some time now, but it is only recently that Plourde sees this creative leap happening in an almost universal and international fashion.

by Sara Michelle Fetters “I think filmmakers are exnual Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film SGN Contributing Writer Festival (SLGFF) promises to be ploring more niche elements of one of the most diverse in its entire the LGBT community,” he exStarting tonight with the local history. Running 10 full days, with premiere of the coming-of-age 35 features and 125 shorts, and see SLGFF page 30 comedy Dirty Girl, the 16th an- with screenings in venues as var-

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ZinZanni’s new Shangela brings Bonsoir Liliane! the heat to Seattle a legendary event

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by Milton W. Hamlin SGN A&E Writer

Teatro ZinZanni continues to work its legendary magic with its newest show, Bonsoir Liliane!, a musical revue honoring the life and career of the legendary French nightclub and theater artist Liliane Montevecchi.

Making a welcome return to the Emerald City and Teatro ZinZanni, Montevecchi is in great form – an incredible performer at 80, she is truly remarkable.

She has solid support from a number of Seattle-based artists as well as international circus, cirque, and cabaret stars. And, as usual, a five-course gourmet dinner, designed by Seattle’s legendary chef, Tom Douglas, adds to the special feeling for the evening. That’s a lot of “legendary” details for one evening. The direction, credited to Ariana Lallone in Bonsoir Liliane!

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Shangela

by Joshua Michael Rumley SGN Contributing Writer

tober 21 and Saturday, October 22. Shangela made a name for herself during her two seasons Shangela at Le Faux on the hit show RuPaul’s Drag October 21-22 Race, in addition to numerous Julia’s on Broadway television appearances and a Shangela, the Debutantess hit single on iTunes, “Call Me of the Deep South, is returning LaQuifa.” to Seattle for a full weekend of The response was so great after shows with the cast of Le Faux at Julia’s on Broadway Friday, Ocsee shangela page 31

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The Cryptogram Seattle Public Theater Through October 23 Sometimes a theater company chooses a play that looks intriguing on paper and you can understand the possible attraction, though you still wonder at the choice.

Seattle Public Theater’s artistic director, Shana Bestock, clearly loves “the word” and chooses plays that are deeply focused in exactly how words are used to tell stories.

One such intriguing play is being performed at SPT this month. The Cryptogram

by David Mamet is not one of Mamet’s frequently performed plays – and for good reason.

Mamet has never been one to like clearly spelled-out consequences and behaviors, but Cryptogram takes this exercise to a whole new level. It almost sounds like a Mamet exercise in writing like Harold Pinter, the famously sparse playwright whose talent is in the partial sentences we all say (especially when we know each other well) when shorthand will do.

Kelly Kitchens directs a wonderful trio of actors in this exercise. The deft Emily Grogan, always entertaining to watch whether she’s comedic or, as in this case, dramatic, plays Donny, a tightly wound mother with a difficult child and a difficult marriage.

The amazing young Rowan Calvert is the wonder-child of the day: able to speak these half-sentences and repetitions with understated grace and terrific self-possession.

The child, John, is clearly mentally challenged. He can’t sleep, ever, and hears voices

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and singing in his head. Yet, the play is set in 1959, when child psychology was almost non-existent, and parenting books were still focused on children being seen and not heard. Donny is left to her own devices with John, who wears on her when she has to deal every night with a sleepless child.

In her support is best family friend Del. Richard Nguyen Sloniker dances a careful balance of trying to support both John and Del, while not jeopardizing his relationship with Denny’s husband Robert, who is never seen in this play. Del is uncomfortably out as a Gay man, and trying to have whatever kind of family is available to him in 1959.

The characters stutter and repeat their way through the short play (with no intermission) in three scenes. The tension is clear – John is not sleeping, Donny is waiting for her errant husband, and they all become somewhat fixated on a hunting knife that Del claims Robert gave him. It becomes an object of jealousy and a focus through the rest of the play.

As it is revealed that Del helped Robert commit adultery in secret from Donny, Donny’s ability to be civil with Del is strained to the breaking point, even to her using homosexual slurs against him to goad him to be angry back at her. And her ability to deal with her son becomes non-existent.

The basic story appears somewhat autobiographical, at least about his experience of being a child.

Rowan Calvert in Cryptogram The title is of a puzzle. The play’s language is a puzzle to decipher. It is never clear and always a challenge to understand up to the challenge of playing these mysteriwhat people are talking about in their non- ous characters.

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Year Zero a light look at dark realities

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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer Year Zero Hugo House Through October 22

Michael Golamco is not Cambodian, yet his quirky, individualistic, and moving play Year Zero shows that research and deep interest can create beautiful art. Golamco’s friends include younger people of Cambodian descent, and the stories of their predecessors and their diaspora to this country,

specifically to the Long Beach area of California, moved him enough to develop a play about a Cambodian-American teen.

Vuthy is a 16-year-old whose Cambodian mother escaped from the Khmer Rouge under horrific circumstances, surviving to relocate to Long Beach and establish a successful life as small store owner. True, the store is located in a gangster-ridden neighborhood where Vuthy uneasily evades gangster lures and beatings by other local ethnics, and included selling pornographic videos in its stock.

We meet Vuthy (Moses Yim) and collegeattending sister Ra (Elizabeth Daruthayan) as they face complete upheaval in their young lives. Their mother has just died (though we don’t quite know why), and they must move everything themselves. Ra is a bit afraid of the responsibility of taking care of her brother and has arranged for him to stay to finish school in his home neighborhood by living with a local friend of the family.

She is also concerned about imposing on her Chinese boyfriend, Glenn (Christian Ver).

Concurrently, family friend Han (Johnny Patchamatla) has just gotten out of prison for gang activity. He indicates a great debt to their mother, who fed him and took care of him over the course of years, before his gang activity cost him his freedom. He’s also clearly in love with Ra, and tries to assume a big brother role for Vuthy.

The heart of the mystery, though, is the dead mother’s past. She has never spoken of the horrors she went through with her children, and they are chagrined to find that Han knows her better than they do. Han also lived through those horrors as a tiny child before coming to the U.S. Though Golamco helps us identify with and understand some of her journey, he leaves her experiences so vague, even as he has created a perfect vehicle for more exposition, that we have little context to build on for the mother’s history.

So, most of the focus is on the immediate family and their need to make quick deci-

sions and execute.

Director Miko Premo keeps a light touch as she moves the production through quick scenes. Moses Yim excels as the hip-hoploving 16-year-old Vuthy, a role that sits more easily on his shoulders than the much older David Henry Hwang of last month’s Yellow Face at ReAct Theatre. Yim understands and communicates the uncertainty and utter willingness to keep plowing through that encapsulates young Vuthy.

Patchamatla is such a compelling, compassionate, and honorable presence on stage that he can’t embody the “badness” that Han represents. Han faces a gang imperative to kill a former best friend or be killed himself.

It’s impossible to believe that Patchamatla has that in him, which kind of undercuts the danger Han represents to the little family.

Daruthayan acquits herself well as the benighted sister with responsibilities she can’t quite handle, though she’s not as good at revealing all the complexities she’s going through or why, nor what she expects from Glenn. That may be partly a script problem, since again, Golamco has characters do things and often not talk about them, demonstrating an appropriate “show, don’t tell” playwriting imperative, but sometimes not revealing enough about the motivations leading them to that action.

Ver has the right preppy doctor demeanor, with the slightly geeky delivery. One can’t help but feel sorry for Glenn, who is trying to do all the right things and getting no credit.

Year Zero, even though the title is a reference to the dictator Pol Pot’s desire to restart all of Cambodian history over again, is a lightly humorous immersion into the effects of a darkly difficult human past.

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SLGFF. Sadly, this Australian import wastes its inspired premise (a woman who stopped being straight to be with the woman she thinks she loves is dumbstruck when her new girlfriend, who has been a Lesbian her entire life, suddenly dumps her to go straight herself) and gets stuck in the muck and mire of Woody Allen and RichDirty Girl Juno Temple in ard Linklater clichés that drove me pretty much nuts. Not without some nice moments, and Emily O’Brien-Brown is actually pretty Dirty Girl (2.5/5) great as the perplexed newbie Lesbian, but October 14 overall this one just didn’t do a darn thing Egyptian Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

A hit-or-miss coming-of-age comedy for me. set in 1987 and concerning self-described Heart Breaks Open (2.5/5) “dirty girl” Danielle (Juno Temple, who is October 18 outstanding) as she coerces fellow outcast, Egyptian Theatre, 7:15 p.m. pegged as Gay by the student body even Part of the HIV30 series, this mostly though he’s still firmly entombed in the closet, Clarke (newcomer Jeremy Dozier) moving, if overly familiar, drama follows to assist her in traveling cross-country to community activist Jesus (Maximillian Dafind the father she’s never known. When the vis) as he deals with the revelation he’s just movie is good, it is very, very good. When tested HIV positive. The movie works best it is bad? Well, you can already guess my during its first two-thirds or so, anchored by rejoinder. Still, there is something of merit Davis’ marvelously complex and heartfelt to be found here, and even if the film never performance. But somewhere along the way, quite makes it all the way from start to fin- director William Maria Rain and his team of ish, the stuff it gets right definitely brought a writers lose their focus, the movie tumbling into a series of overly melodramatic clichés smile to my face. that quickly grow tiresome. Still a worthy (if not entirely successful) effort, and one Gun Hill Road (3/5) I could see myself enjoying a bit more the October 20 second time around.

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A strong melodrama with Esai Morales as Jamie and Jessie a Bronx ex-con who returns from a stint in Are Not Together (3/5) prison to discover his only son is behaving October 15 far more effeminately than he views as acEgyptian Theatre, 7:15 p.m. ceptable. While clichéd, writer and director Writer/director Wendy Jo Carlton’s witty, Rashaad Ernesto Green’s explosive debut is nonetheless a stirring and heartfelt story of funny, and surprisingly heartfelt follow-up family, forgiveness, and self-discovery that to her 2010 audience favorite Hannah Free held me captivated from the first frame to is easily one of the more enjoyable films of the last while also featuring a breakthrough the entire festival. The story of unexpressed performance by Harmony Santana as Mo- love filled with somewhat inspired musical

interludes, the movie is a free-spirited affair of longing and desire that kept me smiling pretty much start to finish.

Judas Kiss (2/5) October 20 Egyptian Theatre, 9:30 p.m.

Did I want to like this one, let me tell you.

Sadly, however, this mostly Seattle-filmed sci-fi “Twilight Zone” allegory piece never quite came together in a way that satisfies. The story of a failed filmmaker who finds himself in some weirdly alternative reality situation when he heads back to his old high school to judge a competition, the movie is a jumble of missed opportunities and never fully realized good ideas. Still, it’s beautifully photographed by David Berry, and Charlie David’s performance as the central protagonist is at times eccentrically inspired. wew ereh eref ilm.c om

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plained. “The stories are becoming more diverse, and I think there’s more inclusion of people who may identify more broadly as Queer. The documentaries are bringing focus to some amazing new stories as well, including some of the films we’re showcasing here like The Sisterhood, How Are You, and Orchids: My Intersex Adventure.”

“Visibility is always important. Seeing SLGFF signs and programs all over the city is great for everyone, from young people looking for community to straight people who maybe need to become more familiar with who we are and the issues we face. And the films we show are for everyone – we can all learn something from at least one of the 150 films we show!”

One of the special showcase sections of the festival he’s most proud of programming this year is the HIV30 series. “HIV30: Take Action Seattle is a coalition of HIV/ AIDS service organizations that formed to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the epidemic,” Jason explained. “We wanted to select films that would speak to that mission and share stories that would inform our community about the struggles and victories we’ve been through. Fortunately, there are five amazing films this year that we were able to program in an HIV30 series. They include the beautiful and profound We Were Here, the locally made narrative film Heart Breaks Open, The Grove, Still Around, and our closing-night film, Vito.”

The latter is one of the motion pictures Plourde is most excited about getting the chance to showcase. But it isn’t the only one, and trying to get him to limit his favorites to a handful of select titles proved difficult for the longtime festival programmer.

“I can’t believe how fortunate we are to be able to close the festival with the film Vito,” he said. “This remarkable documentary on Vito Russo, who wrote The Celluloid Closet and was a lifelong Gay activist, is probably the most fitting film we could show. I also think The Wise Kids and Tomboy are two of the best indie films I’ve seen in a while. And there are some extremely entertaining gems in the festival this year, including Jamie and Jessie Are Not Together, made by Hannah Free director Wendy Jo Carlton, Bob’s New Suit, and our midnight movie, Varla Jean and the Mushroomheads.”

As for Plourde, he doesn’t see himself going anywhere anytime soon. The SLGFF continues to be his passion, and it is one he doesn’t take for granted. “I love putting on LGBT community events,” he admitted.

“Having a group of people come together to share a common experience is a powerful thing and I love hearing reactions to what they’ve seen. Being able to show something new to people, or knowing that they’ve truly enjoyed what they’ve seen, is also very rewarding. I always like getting feedback from our audience to find out more about how we can improve and meet the needs of our community. I see the festival getting better every year, and that we’ll bring even more exciting programs to Seattle in the future!”

For a full calendar of this year’s SLGFF screenings and events, as well as ticket information, go to threedollarbillcinema. org. As for the feature-length options being screened this opening week (October 1420), here’s my opinion about a small handful of them, including tonight opening-night attraction Dirty Girl:

rales’ blossoming daughter-to-be. Originally premiered during this year’s Seattle The Best Little Whorehouse International Film Festival. in Texas (2/5) October 18 Hannah and the Hasbian (2/5) Central Cinema, 9:15 p.m.

October 17 This year’s sing-along extravaganza is the Egyptian Theatre, 7:15 p.m.

1982 Burt Reynolds/Dolly Parton musical I’ll give this film this much: it arguably that is far more of a cult favorite than, in my opinion, it has any right to be. Granted, the has my favorite title of just about any film in this year’s first time I saw this movie I wasn’t even 10, and the second time I watched it I was in high school and had already decided my favorite musicals were The Band Wagon, The Pirate, and Brigadoon, so what did I know?

That said, I did give the movie a third chance a couple of years ago. To be perfectly frank, I still sort of more or less hated it.

Sorry.

The Lulu Sessions (3.5/5) October 16 Northwest Film Forum, 4:30 p.m.

Solid documentary about Dr. Louise Nutter – Lulu to her friends – a former cheerleader, poet, and researcher who discovers a new anticancer drug just as she herself is diagnosed with breast cancer at the still-young age of 42. Filmed over the last 15 months of her life, the film somehow transcends its potentially depressing subject matter to instead become an inspiring treatise on living one’s life to the fullest. A wonderful achievement and one of this year’s festival’s major highlights.

Orchids: My Intersex Adventure (3/5) October 15 Northwest Film Forum 4:30 p.m.

Limber, light on its feet, self-effacing, and never taking itself too seriously, filmmaker Phoebe Hart’s documentary of selfdiscovery and enlightenment concerning her own intersex condition is a beguiling journey well worth taking. Even with her own mother refusing to appear, Hart’s insistence on coming to terms with who she is not only allows her to find some sort of inner peace, but also brings her into contact with fellow intersex individuals of all types.

An empowering road trip documentary that sheds much-needed light on subject matter few filmmakers or fellow documentarians dare to explore.

Varla Jean and the Mushroomheads (3/5) October 15 Egyptian Theatre, 11:59 p.m.

What. The. Fuck. All you need to know about this sure-to-be midnight cult sensation is that it is a pseudo-sequel to Girls Will Be Girls, that Varla Jean Merman (Jeffrey Roberson) has decided to try and film her own children’s variety television show, and that puppets (think Lambchop or Mr. Moose) are involved. It’s hysterically wrong in just about every way, and all I can truly say is that I enjoyed nearly every single second of it. WTF indeed.

We Were Here (4/5) October 15 Egyptian Theatre, 5 p.m.

A sensational documentary chronicling the AIDS epidemic as it first hits the San Francisco community in the 1980s. One of the finest pictures of the year, David Weissman and Bill Weber’s awe-inspiring epic is a sure Academy Award contender and a film that absolutely cannot be missed. We Were Here is a borderline masterpiece.

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were the focus of another well-known song, “Dance to the Music.” It had people up and moving around, of course.

“Summer Days” slowed the pace down nicely. “Family Affair” was a request and had a guitar solo. Alex said “Stand” was in honor of Sly Stone. Davis played a fun harmonica.

The group earned a standing ovation.

Alex said, “I’m going to give a you a history of funk. Every so often, someone comes along and turns a page. When it comes to funk, two cats do it: Chuck Barry and Sly Stone.”

An homage to Sly is the funkiest track

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by Mercy Moosemuzzle SGN Contributing Writer

continued from the cover Shangela’s debut performance earlier this year that the owners of Julia’s on Broadway were eager to have her grace Seattle again.

Shangela said that, rain or shine, she’ll bring the heat to Seattle.

Joshua Michael Rumley: Good afternoon! How are you?

Shangela: I’m wonderful! I’m in Omaha, Nebraska, right now in the middle of a cornfield.

Rumley: Oh my god, Omaha? You better watch out, girl.

Shangela: [Laughs.] Well, I’m a country, corn-fed kind of girl.

Rumley: I’d be watching out for those corn-fed Midwestern boys I keep hearing rumors about.

Shangela: Oh, I’m watching out, baby.

I’m actually out here working with Hope’s Voice and the Divas of Diversity. It’s me, Pandora Boxx, and Morgan McMichaels, and we’re traveling around to different universities. We were at the University of Omaha and we’re sharing stories about our lives, our personal journeys, we are talking with students, doing Q&A, and of course we’re doing shows. We had 200 people come out for it – straight students, Gay students, and mothers. RuPaul’s Drag Race really has developed a wide reach with it being on both VH1 and LOGO, its great. Tonight I’m performing at the Flixx Lounge in Omaha. But let me tell you, these country, corn-fed boys are nowhere near as fabulous as the Seattle boys.

Rumley: [Laughs.] Speaking from experience, I would have to give my seal of approval to that. I recently saw your video of Shangela stepping out at Home Depot in the middle of the day with big Diana Ross hair.

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Metropolitan Opera HD Broadcast Anna Bolena Mercy and Cuteness are psyched up to see the Metropolitan Opera HD Broadcast of Anna Bolena. Anna Netrebko sings the title role. cour tesy broa dway worl

Mercy took her friend Reality to see the Family Stone at Jazz Alley because Cuteness had to be at curriculum night for Equality. When the band mentioned having been at Woodstock, Mercy learned that Reality had been there as a high school student. Reality said, “For a bunch of old codgers, they put on a really good show.”

Reality cited the guitar of Nate Wingfield, one of the newer additions, as making the group a cross between Jimi Hendrix and Sly and the Family Stone (the original version of the band). Sly Stone is apparently homeless and living on welfare.

Original members who are also Rock Roll Hall of Famers were Cynthia Robinson, Jerry Martini, and Greg Errico. Robinson’s trumpet was out there. The sax by Martini was delicious. Errico’s drums were hot.

A newer addition to the band was Alex Davis, whose piano was rocking and whose voice was strong. Trina Johnson Finn’s vo-

Jazz Crusaders Cuteness and Mercy love the Jazz Crusaders. The group includes Joe Sample (piano), Wayne Henderson (trombone), Wilton Felder (sax), Nicklas Sample (bass), and Doug Belote (drums). They will be at Jazz Alley October 20-23.

The Crusaders have been playing a mix of soul, pop, and jazz since 1961. They have done more than 40 albums, 19 under the name Jazz Crusaders. Their newest project is called Kick the Jazz.

You can get tickets to both Louis Prima, Jr. and the Jazz Crusaders at jazzalley.com

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Louis Prima, Jr. Mercy and Cuteness are looking forward to seeing Louis Prima, Jr. at Jazz Alley. Band members will be Sarah Spiegel (vocals), Ted Schumacher (trumpet), Ad Adams (drummer), Ryan McCaughey (guitar), Marco Palos (sax), Philip Clevinger (trombone), Gregory Fox (keyboards), and Michael Gerbino (bass).

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cal harmonies were tight.

The set opened strong with “Are You Ready.” “Everyday People,” one of the band’s most famous songs, followed, featuring sax. Errico, Robinson, and Davis

ever laid down: “Thank You (Falettinme Be October 18-19.

Mice Elf Agin).” That song was Reality’s faLouis Prima, Jr. is the son of Louis Prima, vorite and he had to get up and dance. There who was known as the king of swing. Louis was a second standing ovation.

Prima, Jr. is at work recording an album of covers of his father’s music.

alness that a girl on the go living in Hollywood has to have. I go out as Shangela rather often. As much as I like putting on a show, my life really is a show.

Rumley: What was the reaction from people seeing Shangela in the middle of Home Depot?

Shangela: Well, you know you will always get a few shocked looks from the construction guys.

Rumley: Well, I think it was just because they were jealous of your dress.

Shangela: [Laughs.] You never do know what they might have hanging in their closet. I’m sure some of them have a leather catsuit in there.

Rumley: You are the only contestant in the history of RuPaul’s Drag Race to be cast twice in different seasons. How did it feel to be asked back?

Shangela: Joshua, it was amazing. When I first went on Drag Race during season two, I had only been doing drag for five months. After getting kicked off, I really focused on myself and developing Shangela.

I did a bunch of shows and worked on myself as a comedian, actor, and performer. I didn’t feel like I had enough time to share exactly what Shangela was all about the first time around. Now, though, I made sure that everyone knows exactly who Shangela is. I have a single on iTunes, and let me tell you, Christmas will never be the same again. I’ll be making sure Shangela drops out of every box till 2020.

Rumley: What was your experience filming Drag Race like?

Shangela: We filmed the entire season over a course of three weeks.

Rumley: It was only three weeks? I imagine it was a pretty intense schedule, then.

Shangela: Very intense. Imagine seeing one of your friends voted off every couple days. Plus we didn’t have contact with the outside world; no email or phone calls. Thank god for those Absolut cock-

tails, though. It really was a full experience.

Sometimes some of the girls were not very accepting of me. I’m always real, as Shangela I’m always real. Everything you saw of me was the real deal. I don’t always come off as the sweetest thing, and sometimes people didn’t like that, but I was just being real. Not everyone will accept the real you, but you have to stay true to yourself.

Rumley: It sounds like you’ve been very busy since Drag Race.

Shangela: So much has been going on since season three of Drag Race. As a comedian and as an actor, it’s been wonderful. It’s been amazing to travel around and to meet all of my beautiful fans. I’ve been getting a lot of great work, as well. I just filmed a show for NBC with Michael Patrick King, who worked on Sex and the City, and a show on HBO with Sigourney Weaver and Tea Leoni. To be in that company was absolutely amazing. Something current is the November 3 episode of Community with Joel McHale, Chevy Chase, and John Goodman. I play a drag queen named Miss Urbana Champaign.

Rumley: Miss Urbana Champaign plus Joel McHale, what an amazing combo. Joel McHale is dreamy.

Shangela: Trust me, it was a ton of fabulous. In addition, I was also on Dance Mom on Lifetime. It’s a reality show following 9-year-old dancers and their crazy mothers.

LaQuifa herself came in to teach the kids, and let me tell you, America is eating this stuff up. I was also in an episode of Toddlers & Tiaras, which my goddaughter is on! They asked her who her favorite actor was, and she said her godfather Shangela!

The producers went nuts. I’m teaching my goddaughter how to catwalk, its great. It’s really been non-stop lately. I was at Milwaukee Pride Fest in June with Mo’Nique. She is such an incredible woman. She has such a strong connection to the Gay community and – who knew – she is ordained to do mar-

riages! She married India Farreh and her boyfriend right on stage. Mo’Nique just got up on stage and yelled out “I’m marrying everyone tonight!”

Rumley: You often perform as Nicki Minaj. How did it feel to come face to face with her?

Shangela: Nicki is so sweet, she is an absolute doll. I was in New York filming an AIDS awareness ad for LOGO and I had just returned home in Los Angeles when I got the call they wanted me to come perform at an event for her in New York. So I turned around and got right back on the plane. It was amazing to work with her, I love her music. Performing her music and to have her yell out “Work it out!” was my “Oh, bitch” moment for life!

Rumley: I saw her earlier this year while she was touring with Britney Spears. Nicki really tore the stage up; she came out and really got the audience pumped.

Shangela: That whole tour was sickening.

I’m just like that kind of performer. Just like Beyoncé and Britney, well, when Britney’s in it, she’s really in it. They just set fire to the stage when they perform. I always try to bring the heat, and Seattle, trust me, I’m coming with the fire.

Rumley: You were in Seattle earlier this year. You must have had one hell of an experience since you’re coming back again.

Shangela: That was my second time in Seattle, but the first time performing with the fabulous cast of Le Faux. I got so much love from the audience. I called the owner and told him that anytime he wanted me back, I’d be there in a heartbeat. The Le Faux audience was amazing – nothing but love. I’m very excited to come back for another two nights.

Rumley: Your real name is D.J. Pierce.

Where does D.J. end and Shangela begin?

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Lorna Luft: A Personal Tribute to Judy Garland court esy first night recor ds

Lorna Luft

by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer

ville back to the “Palace,” but it was her daughter Lorna Luft who brought her beloved songs to the Washington Center for Judy Garland may have brought vaude- the Performing Arts. On September 30, Ms.

Luft took over the stage in Olympia, and for over 90 minutes she shared with the audience her own presentation of her mother’s legacy.

Starting with the lowering of a film screen, Judy Garland informs the audience that there were no songs with the name of her daughter in them. She explains that they took the theme song from her television show, The Judy Garland Show, and asked Johnny Mercer to write lyrics. The result was the song “Lorna,” and as the celluloid Garland starts to sing, her voice invokes the live appearance of Ms. Luft.

The petite blond with the well-endowed legacy comes out belting in strong voice.

With her husband at the piano leading an intimate musical ensemble, Ms. Luft explains to the audience what it was like to be the daughter of a legend.

Through personal stories and song, Ms. Luft takes the audience on a ride that presents a different side of a person she knew well; a person other than the one heard about in speculation or tabloid. Ms. Luft dispels rumors of her mother as being a ‘tragic figure’ by regaling to the audience little-known stories of Judy’s impish sense of humor.

Tales of practical jokes, sometimes crossing the line to mischievous, were shared, letting us see a glimpse into the more intimate and personal side of a mother/daughter relationship.

The songs that were shared were not only those found in the famed movie musical repertoire of MGM studios. Ms. Luft definitely covered the inherited songs of her parentage.

She put her own energy and emotion into the hits: “Rock-A-Bye Your Baby,” “Chicago,” and “Come Rain or Come Shine” sharing her inheritance, and expressing her own talented viewpoint through song.

When she sang “The Man That Got Away,” her mother’s classic from the Sid Luft film A Star is Born, it seemed extra special, giving simultaneous tribute to the genius of both

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by Jessica Price SGN A&E Writer Dum Dum Girls October 9 Neumos The four untamed ladies of Dum Dum Girls turned more than just heads at Neumos last weekend. Their coordinated black short skirts with leather trimmings and pat-

terned stockings were adorable, but it was their new material that made a lasting impression.

Dum Dum Girls were interesting when they were just another up-and-coming fuzzed-out girl group mining the same nostalgic ground as The Raveonettes. With the current tour in support of new album Only in Dreams, all four ladies have stepped confidently into the spotlight and the new songs

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capture a depth and originality that hadn’t quite materialized before.

As for the echoes of The Raveonettes and The Go-Gos, it’s no coincidence. Sune Rose Wagner of The Raveonettes shares Only in Dreams production credits with Richard Gottehrer, known for multiple hits with Blondie and The Go-Gos. The band started out with the propulsive “Always Looking,” barely pausing before

parents. The strength and beauty that was Judy Garland’s voice is definitely present in her daughter, but Lorna has her own style and makes the music her own. In between personal anecdotes she sang Jerry Herman’s poignant ballad, “Time Heals Everything,” expressing her coming to grips with her mother’s too-early death. Ms. Luft emotes with strong sentiment and personal understanding through the Stephen Sondheim song, “Children Will Listen,” in a vignette where she tells the story of her mother’s rise to fame to the grandchildren who will never personally know her.

It is in one of the final moments of the concert that Ms. Luft delivers a purely triumphant moment. Singing a duet with her mother (via celluloid), Ms. Luft presents a haunting version of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” as her mother croons her signature classic, “Over the Rainbow.” The result was something truly magical. Each voice was strongly unique, complementing one another perfectly. Slowly, they blended harmonizing so well that it was almost impossible to tell which voice belonged to which woman.

The moment’s beauty held the entire audience captivated, watching these two women musically salute each other with love and respect.

Lorna Luft was born the child of Judy Garland and movie producer Sid Luft. Her career began at age 4, when she appeared with her mother at New York’s Palace Theatre. Finding her own way into show business, Ms. Luft’s career covers extensive work in the theatre, cabaret, television, and film. In 1998, her memoir, Me and My Shadows, was published, giving a candid view into her turbulent and fascinating life.

The book was adapted into an ABC miniseries, winning five Emmy Awards. The CD, Songs My Mother Taught Me, was released in 2007 on First Night Records. © Eric can be reached at: Eric@sgn.org “Bhang, Bhang, I’m a Burnout” and a handful of tracks from debut album I Will Be. It’s hard to believe that album came out just last year, as Only in Dreams (released September 23, Sub Pop) is a noticeable stretch forward in maturity and refinement.

While still keeping the melodies as catchy as anything by their girl-group influences, there’s a bit more empowerment in Dee Dee’s vocals, more reminiscent of early Chrissie Hynde than The Shangri-Las. “Bedroom Eyes” and “In My Head” were effervescent and vocally on point. Slow motion silhouettes of girls jumping on trampolines flickered on the curtain behind the band.

“Caught in One,” “Hold Your Hand,” and the epic sweep of “Coming Down” were deceptively sweet but lyrically complex. All three songs are somewhat off-the-cuff musings on losing a loved one. The tragic loss of Dee Dee’s mother, diagnosed with what turned out to be a fatal illness, has changed her life and songwriting perspective since the last release. (Incidentally, Dee Dee’s mother is the cover star of Dum Dum Girls’ first EP and album.) The live delivery of these deeply personal songs felt purposeful, but barring this you’d never guess the underlying subject matter from the outwardly pretty melodies.

The only disappointment of the evening was the less-than-perfect sound quality at Neumos. The lackluster mix seemed out of synch with the fairly simple drums/two guitars/vocals/bass setup, the parts regrettably a little muddy compared to the album’s pristine clarity. Dee Dee’s vocals, noticeably rich on Only in Dreams, weren’t given the full focus they deserved.

I found myself wishing Dum Dum Girls were given a chance to play the set under better circumstances. However, it would be impossible to dismiss the show for the sound issues; Dum Dum Girls are going to be the band to watch over the next few years. Only in Dreams is just in time to be one of the best albums closing out 2011.

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Erasure fills Moore Theatre with energy

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

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continued from the cover Broadway’s nine-time Tony Award winning actor/director/choreographer Tommy Tune, makes that four special – indeed, legendary – elements in just one outing.

As usual, ZinZanni features one over-thetop moment after another. This edition of the popular spectacle uses a train motif as a unifying theme. The talented wait staff – they sing, they dance, they serve dinner – is dressed in train conductor costumes: smart European red train staff hats with black vests and pants. “Spiffy” would be a good word.

Montevecchi makes an appropriate diva entrance – incredible gown, towering showgirl headdress, and the obligatory feather boa. The cast gathers on stage as a marching band mixing musical instruments and red and white feathered fans. Seattle’s Kevin Kent is the stationmaster, Ziggy, and he hosts the opening sequence. He ad-libs to a young man seated at ringside in the 300-capacity historic tent – “such a bright pink for a straight boy.” Kent will make numerous appearances as assorted characters – including a lavish drag ensemble.

“Seattle to Bombay, a Train of Dreams” seems to be the show’s structure – at ZinZanni no one seems to care much about a logical train (pun intended) of thought. The show purports to be a musical autobiography of Montevecchi, but that soon seems to be derailed. Montevecchi returns in an elegant black and white outfit – one of many stunning costumes she will whip in and out of.

Soup is next on the menu (appetizers were on the table as each guest was seated). Diva & the Dixies takes the focus with a salute to the Andrews Sisters, which segues into The Chordettes’ “Mr. Sandman,” which is followed by a French Cole Porter ditty. In tribute to Montevecchi’s early career in ballet, Seattle’s Ariana Lallone, a 24-year veteran of Pacific Northwest Ballet and now a new star at Teatro ZinZanni, takes center stage as The Red Swan, a serious take-off

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Erasure October 6 Moore Theatre Pride in October? Not quite, but the energy and atmosphere inside the Moore Theatre for Erasure’s performance last week ran parallel to it.

The British pop-electronic duo – vocalist Andy Bell and keyboardist Vince Clarke – played to a receptive full house of mostly Gay men, with a scattering of straight women and Lesbian couples. It’s not every day you witness these three camps dancing jubilantly side by side, at least not the latter two.

But make no mistake, it was the Gay boys who turned this show into a real party.

Backed by a giant prop that slightly resembled Princess Beatrice’s royal wedding hat, along with sitting gargoyles and bloodtinted lighting, Erasure was certainly going for a goth-like stage appearance. Yet, the music throughout Bell and Clarke’s career is far from the dark side. Even the pair’s fresher material, from the just-released album Tomorrow’s World, is bouncy and intended for the dance floor.

The concert was a mix of old favorites and new songs, from 1994’s “Always” to 2000’s “Alien” to their latest single, this year’s “When I Start To (Break It All Down).”

Singing into a microphone with icicle lights coiled from bottom to top, Bell has the vigorous pipes of a vocalist half his age. He

belted beautifully on “A Whole Lotta Love Run Riot,” off the new album, providing one of the evening’s surprising highlights.

He also sounded fantastic on a near-acoustic rendition of “Breathe,” supported by two backup singers.

But what everybody came to hear were the big hits, and Erasure didn’t disappoint in this department. The crowd didn’t have to be asked to join in on slower numbers like “Always,” “Ship of Fools,” and “Chorus,” all of which they seemed to know every word to. What they really wanted, however, was to move. And they got plenty of opportunities to do so.

Midway through the performance, “Love to Hate You” kicked things into high gear.

Sweaters came off, hands went up in the air, and hips swayed with more authority – all signs of a good time getting better. Meanwhile, Bell campily pranced around onstage in a black T-shirt with scissored armsleeves.

“Chains of Love” had a similar, if not wilder, effect on everyone, especially those squished into the pit just below the stage.

“A Little Respect” climaxed Erasure’s main set, an impressive performance already with about 20 songs. But there was more to come. The duo raced out for a twosong encore that included “Oh L’Amour” – opening with Bell and his backup vocalists Erasure a capella – and a rousing version of “Stop!”

The Seattle date being the final show of that had a trio of shimmying Gay men in front of me flashing stop signs with their their North American tour, Bell told the au- was had and the memories so many of their hands in unison, a Supremes moment in- dience that Erasure hoped to return as ear- songs brought back, my arm need no twistly as next year. For the amount of fun that ing for a second round. deed. on Swan Lake and other classical masterworks.

Montevecchi sings another French hit, there’s a strange toast to “no underwear,” and two of the three Les Petits Freres take the center ring with an entertaining display of aerial acrobatics. Ukrainian contortionist Vita Radionova follows as “The Spinning Sensation.” She starts as a French schoolgirl with a single hoop. One by one, dozens of other hoops appear and she, incredibly, keeps all of them spinning at once. The Diva & The Dixies return, now and then billed as the Triplets of Bellevue (which may or may not be a pun on the animated French film that has built a cult following). They lead the wait staff on an all-kazoo introduction to “Be My Little Baby Bumblebee” which finds the trio and the serving staff adorned with hats and headdresses full of bees. This, in the logic of ZinZanni, leads to the salad course.

Lallone returns for a brief moment and a key exchange with Montevecchi. Tobias Larsson then takes the spotlight with a terrific aerial act with a long pole. Montevecchi returns in a glory of blue velvet, feathers, and rhinestones to sing a little-known Cole Porter tribute to big bosoms. Kent returns in full drag as the Queen of Hearts. Audience participation – a major ingredient in any ZinZanni show – turns the crowd into a quivering mass of laughter as Kent adlibs one hot line after another (this reviewer could have lived without the fart joke). Norman Durkee and his talented musicians – the Orchestra DeVille – took the spotlight for an all-audience dance to “You Belong To Me” with support from the Dixies which then continued with “Sincerely.” A pair of Gay men ringside happily joined the dancing throng – this scribe and his guest encountered them by chance on the way home and happily took their photo together to memorialize their special night.

The main course followed. Radionova, now clad in a harem outfit, returned as an incredible contortionist. Lallone returned in elegant butterfly wings and costume. Montevecchi appeared in a classic French clown costume seated on a flying half-moon. She

was at her best in Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns.” A Bollywood extravaganza ended the evening – the wait staff sported gilded turbans to serve the dessert and introduce the finale, a blurring of exotic songs, lavish costumes, and Tune’s trademarked “It’s Not Where You Start, It’s Where You Finish,” the song from Seesaw – The Musical that won him his first Tony Award (as best supporting actor in a musical).

A touching closing by Montevecchi ended the evening in an elegant manner – all in all, another incredible Teatro ZinZanni event.

The show continues through January 29.

Ticket information is available at (206) 8020015.

Some quibbles: While the show was a whirlwind of pleasure and constant fun, it was really just another edition of the longrunning – and much-loved – format. Tommy Tune’s impact on the show was almost unseen, a disappointment for “theater types” (like this scribe) who expected more from the multiple Tony Award winner. Dinner – one of a long string of elegant five-course events – was not quite up to its usual standards. Lallone, in her first ZinZanni outing since retiring from PNB in June, was not given all that much to do. And, strangely, there was a persistent rumor at the press table that opening night would be the only night that Montevecchi would perform. No ZinZanni staff member would respond to the disconcerting rumor – without its leading lady, this quasi-autobiographical show would have no focus. At any rate, Montevecchi has continued with the show, ZinZanni has made no comment about the rumor, and friends who have since attended have loved “the whole evening.”

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continued from cover colors and lighting. As the three main performers start to beat out a rhythm, mercurial splashes of colored lights shoot up and outward from the kettles they are playing.

Soon, lights are vibrating all over the stage and even outward into the audience. Even the digital message board, that reminds us

that talking/texting during a performance is prohibited, is part of the show. It flashes humorous messages to individual members of the audience, as well as giving the audience instructions in joining in as the show goes on.

Blue Man Group is definitely an audience participation performance. Objects (solid, liquid, paper) are tossed out into the crowd to invite them to play with the Blue Men. The first few rows are given ponchos due to being seated in the “splash zone.” An audience-cam is used for close-ups and for when the Blue Men venture out into the crowds, inviting us to play. And if you dare to arrive late, well, let’s just say you will be noticed.

Blue Man Group is also a commentary on society. One “scene” shows three giant “gipad” phones, each set to a different purpose.

As the performers tap the screens, various notes appear to the audience, giving humorous explanations to a world very foreign to the Blue Men. And the show is even more than that. At one point, an audience member is brought on stage to participate in being the literal brush for painted nouveau art.

The finale of the show is a cumulated explosion of confetti guns, paper rolls, and giant multicolored air balls, tossed out into the audience to allow all of us a chance at finding our inner Blue Man. Blue Man Group is more than a concert or a performance. It’s a visual feast of watching alien adult children at recess, marveling at and exploring their foreign surroundings in a world that we may take for granted. There is a certain innocence that each Blue Man evokes and we, the audience, have no other choice but to watch and marvel as they discover the world around them.

Matt Goldman, Phil Stanton, and Chris Wink originally conceived Blue Man Group in the late 1980s. An instant success in Manhattan, the act quickly won acclaim with a special citation at the Village Voice Obie Awards in 1991, and a year later was given a special Lucille Lortel Award for excellence in Off-Broadway theater. Currently, there are at least three permanent homes for the Blue Man Group, in Las Vegas, New York, and on the Norwegian Cruise Line.

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continued from page 31 Shangela: [Laughs.] Well, they both wake up in the same bed. I feel so lucky, and sometimes it feels really twisted like I have two lives. I’m an actor, I see Shangela as a character. People get inspiration from Shangela, and I just love my fans. My fans support me as an actor, comedian, and drag performer. I always make sure to give back to the community since so much has been given to me over the years. It’s so important that we give back to our community. I was just at a homeless center for LGBT youth.

I wanted to make sure I had time to bond with the kids and that we had some time to hang out. We even had a Q&A and it really was an awesome experience. On December 1, I’ll be launching a safe-sex campaign as LaQuifa because LaQuifa wants everyone to wrap it up like a pimp ho.

Rumley: [Laughs.] LaQuifa sounds like fun.

Shangela: LaQuifa is in my first single on iTunes, “Call Me LaQuifa.” I’m sure there will be a follow-up to it sometime soon. Ru-

Paul really paved the way for so many performers. I learned a lot, and the best thing is she made it clear that she wasn’t going to do it for us, but she was going to show us how she did it.

Rumley: Coco Peru is in town this weekend, and both of you were featured in an episode of Detroit 187. How was it filming the show?

Shangela: I love Coco. First off, Coco has been around for years, and looking at that face, you can’t tell. We worked together as the “Drag Queens of Comedy” at the Out comedy festival. It was called Comedy in the Castro. It was Lady Bunny, Coco Peru, Jackie Beat, and me. It was amazing. We were in Detroit filming Detroit 187 in the freezing cold and we were staying at the MGM Grand at the casino. She always has such great words of advice for me about how to navigate the entertainment world.

Rumley: Who inspired baby Shangela?

Shangela: People who were directly around me such as my grandmother, grandfather, and mother. My grandfather started out as a pig farmer. I really saw the hard work they did just to get by and to make a living and it really inspired me; it really

showed me what it takes to be successful.

As an entertainer I love Jennifer Lewis, Whoopi Goldberg, and Kathy Griffin. I love to make people laugh and to entertain people. I love great entertainers – Jennifer Lewis is a diva.

Rumley: You’ve done television, film, and you’ve had a single. What’s next, Shangela?

Shangela: [Laughs.] Oh lord, I thought you said “and you’re single.” I think Shangela needs a dating show called “Shangela is Hella Looking for Love.”

Rumley: [Laughs.] Well, you give me the

word and I’ll work my magic. I’ll have a nice lineup of boys for you.

Shangela: [Laughs.] Please get me a nice lineup. The next big thing for me is meeting as many of my fans as I can. I love my fans and I think that we need to band together for the community. I would love to do a European tour one day. At the end of every show, I want my fans to have the desire to come back for more. That tells me that they were entertained, that they had a good time, and that they got their money’s worth. I’m in the business of repeat customers, baby.

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ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Feeling pressured by others to work harder? Never mind them. The real pressure is from within. Know that you can excel at what you love.

Focus your energy wherever your passion is. That will sustain you through everything else.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Talk to your partner about any domestic problems that have been bothering you. The next month or two can be all about clearing the air and building a stronger relationship. Single? Flirt like crazy and have fun!

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20): Resolve whatever problems you have with colleagues.

Remember you’re all on the same team! Being tactful may be challenging at first, but it will get easier. Give a little and you’ll get a lot in return.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22): Powerful creative insights bring you up against the walls of expense and other people’s efforts to meddle. Push yourself to be as resourceful as a drag queen on welfare and encourage others to step back and take the long view. You can do it!

LEO (July 23 – August 22): You are not your home, family or community. As much as you identify there it can be a challenge to let others be themselves. The value of your milieu is that others there do have different perspectives that you can learn from.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Meditation can help calm that busy brain, but what about your motor mouth? You need to share very deep insights, but for most people it’s way too much information. Find a good listener among your most caring friends.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): The first step to solving financial worries is to stop future-tripping. Deal with the present by talking out your problems and goals with someone who has a good grasp of the larger issues. Choose your confidant carefully!

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): You’re feeling chatty and friendly, but rude remarks, especially about co-workers, could slip out and cause you a lot of trouble. You won’t reach your goals without your teammates. Being principled and ambitious can also help draw love your way.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Don’t worry. What they’re saying about you behind your back is mostly good. If they’re having jokes at your expense, it’s because they know you have a good sense of humor. Someone looking out for you is about to make herself known.

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Needing to conquer the world and prove yourself isn’t entirely unreasonable, but you may be overplaying it. Sexual divertissements can help you relax and be more efficient. A deeper metaphysical context for your goals is also helpful.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Friends and family are eager to promote you. Your kindness and generosity will boost theirs. Focusing too much on your work can be tough on your partner. Save some energy for your sweetheart, or focus some on finding one.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Future opportunities are looking brighter, but don’t bowl your friends over with optimism. In the real world making those advances will take hard work and thoughtful partnership. Working hard and feeling accomplished helps you look sexy.

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Meetings Events Activities

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SATURDAY - October 15

Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (10/14-10/23). www.threedollarbillcinema.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 9am. Greenlake (outside Evans Pool). Every Saturday. GLBT running & walking club sponsors weekly runs, monthly potlucks, track & field activity, annual Run With Pride. 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday each month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lamberthouse.org Bi & Bi Mixed-Gender Social Group. 4-6pm. Wayward Coffee, 8570 Greenwood Ave N. Meets 3rd Saturday each month. Social get-together for Bisexual men & women, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks. www.binetseattle.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. www.rainbowbridgeclub.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.

Chamber Dance Company. 10/15-7:30pm; 10/162pm. Meany Theater, UW. Choreography by Wade Madsen, Bebe Miller, Danial Shapiro & Joanie Smith.

General admission: $18 in advance, $20 at the door.

UW community: $16 in advance, $18 at the door.

Students & seniors: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. www.artsuw.org, www.meany.org OUTDancing Gay Night. 7:30pm-lesson; 8-11pmdance. Century Ballroom, East Hall, 915 E Pine St, 2nd Fl. Meets 3rd Saturday most months; check calendar on website to confirm. Featuring salsa, swing and dance favorites. Before 8:30pm-$5; after 8:30pm-$7.

21+. 206-324-7263; www.centuryballroom.com.

SUNDAY - October 16

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.

Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (10/14-10/23). www.threedollarbillcinema.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/ 2da Conferencia De Salud Para La Comunidad Femenina. 10am-3pm. High Point Center, 6400 Sylvan Way SW. En busqueda de la igualdad y justicia social. Mujeres Diversas busca a traves del dialogo interactivo, abordar los temas de: violencia domestica y sus efectos, depresion en la mujer, secretos en la familia, cancer de seno y cervico uterino. 322-7700, 856-8207, laura@entrehermanos.org, martha@entre hermanos.org Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday.

Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards!

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

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

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

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automobile, not just collector or performance vehicles. ethylforever@hotmail.com Meditation for GBT Men. 11am-1pm. Cal Anderson House, 400 Broadway. Suitable for beginning & experienced meditators. Sponsored by Dharma Buddies.

Contact Forrest Rode, 920-6177, or Mike Chin (509) 990-0007. Women may wish to contact our sister meditation group via lotus.sisters@yahoo.com. www. dharmabuddies.org 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 Chamber Dance Company. 2pm. Meany Theater, UW. Choreography by Wade Madsen, Bebe Miller, Danial Shapiro & Joanie Smith. General admission: $18 in advance, $20 at the door. UW community: $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Students & seniors: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. www.artsuw.org, www. meany.org Seattle Prime Timers Monthly Potluck Social & General Meeting. 2-4pm. Seattle First Baptist Church Recreation Hall, 1111 Harvard Ave (at E Seneca St enter thru glass doors on Harvard Ave.) Meets 3rd Sunday most months. Bring a dish to serve 6-8 people. $4 door fee covers hall rental. SPT is a social club for Gay men & their friends. 329-0793.

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 “Lights, Camera, Action!” - 2011 Lesbian & Gay Band Association Concert. 3pm. McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. Features music from the cinema performed by a 200 member symphonic band comprised of band members from around the country. Tickets $25-$45.

SGN readers get a 25% discount thru www.lgba2011.

org - promotional code RCBLCA. 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 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). Regular league bowling. Jeff, 932-3731.

Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

October 15 thru October 23 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.

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

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

Meetings open to the public. 684-4537.

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

(425) 462-9411, 542-2549.

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

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

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

Sex, Dating & Relationships. 7-8pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets the 1st & 3rd Monday of every month. Talk about sexual health & safety, as well as different types of relationships. Ask questions and get answers from people who really know their stuff. 3222515, www.lamberthouse.org Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Monday. A chance for youth to yalk with others about their experiences & concerns related to identifying as Transgender. www.lambert house.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 Weekly Feminist Reading Circle: Origin of the Family, Private Property & the State. 7:30-9pm. 3314 Wallingford Ave N, #2. Meets every Monday thru 12/12.

A roundtable discussion of Frederick Engels’ classic work on the persistent problem of women’s inequality & how it can be overcome. Suggested donation $2 per session. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by Radical Women. 722-6057, rwseattle@mindspring.com

TUESDAY - October 18

Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (10/14-10/23). www.threedollarbillcinema.org 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

Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (10/14-10/23). www.threedollarbillcinema.org Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm.

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org.

Safe Schools Coalition Monthly Meeting. 3-5pm.

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

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

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

Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 3222437. www.sasgcc.org Seattle Police Department LGBTQ Advisory Council Monthly Meeting. 6-8pm. Seattle Police Department East Precinct Community Meeting Room, 12th Ave & E Pine St. Meets 3rd Tuesday most months.

The Sexual Minority Community Advisory Council has been established by the SPD to increase relationships & communication between the community & the SPD. Members of the GLBT community are invited to attend. kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org 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 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.

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MONDAY - October 17

Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org 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 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.

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WEDNESDAY - October 19

Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (10/14-10/23). www.threedollarbillcinema.org Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. www.mature friends.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 information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@ chs-nw.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter.

(425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com 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 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. www.ingersollcenter.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 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. http://groups.yahoo. com/group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemovie bears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com 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

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GLBT Legal Clinic. 7-9pm. Meets the 3rd Thursday each month. QLaw Foundation holds a monthly legal clinic addressing the legal needs of LGBT individuals & couples. Volunteer attorneys provide 30-minute consultations. FREE. For APPOINTMENT call Tuesdays 12noon-3pm, 235-7235. www.q-law.org/legalclinic PFLAG/Bellevue Monthly Meeting. 7pm - study group meets at 6pm. First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave NE, Bellevue. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. (A spouse’s support group runs concurrently with this meeting.) PFLAG/Puget Sound: 3257724. www.bellevue-pflag.org.

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

“Become the Leaders We’ve Been Searching For.” 7:30pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. An exploration of the socialist feminist concept of feminist, grassroots leadership. Discuss the pressures that can discourage women from becoming confident leaders, as well as the conditions that propel some to step forward. Plus skills-building session. Dinner with vegetarian option available at 6:30pm for an $8 donation. Hosted by Radical Women. 722-6057. rwseattle@ mindspring.com Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group. www.sasgcc.org 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 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 21

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.

Border Riders Motorcycle Club Meet & Greet.

8-9pm. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave (at E Pine St). Meets the Wednesday before the 3rd Saturday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www.borderriders.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.

THURSDAY - October 20

Burlycon: The Burlesque Convention 10/20-10/23).

An educational and social convention for the burlesque community featuring classes, panels, networking, shopping and social events with guests of honor Ellion Ness, Scott Ewalt & Miss Astrid. www.burlycon.org Heineken CityArts Fest 2011 (10/20-10/22). www. cityartsfest.com Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (10/14-10/23). www.threedollarbillcinema.org AMPLIFY! Registration & Coffee 7-7:30am, Program & Breakfast 7:30-8:30am. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave & University St. 3rd annual fundraising breakfast benefits the Women’s Funding Alliance. Features keynote speaker Anika Rahman, President & CEO of the Ms Foundation for Women. www.wfalliance.org

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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 each month. A group for LGBTQ youth 13-21 & their allies. Sponsored by Youthcare.

FREE. 622-5555 x 212.

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 Queer Parent Networking Dinners (Sept-Nov, JanJune). 6-8pm. Meets 3rd Thursdays of every month.

Open to all LGBT, Two-Spirited, Queer & Questioning families - including parents, co-parents & other people who have a significant role in the life of a child. RSVP at least a week in advance. 568-7777 or deann@ nwnetwork.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937.

Seattle LGBT Commission. 6:30-8:30pm. Municipal Bldg, 600 4th Ave, Room 221. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. 15 volunteer members work to ensure that the City of Seattle addresses sexual minority concerns.

Meetings open to the public. 684-4514.

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

Burlycon: The Burlesque Convention 10/20-10/23).

An educational and social convention for the burlesque community featuring classes, panels, networking, shopping and social events with guests of honor Ellion Ness, Scott Ewalt & Miss Astrid. www.burlycon.org Heineken CityArts Fest 2011 (10/20-10/22). www. cityartsfest.com Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (10/14-10/23). www.threedollarbillcinema.org Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm.

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

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 each month. Metro routes 8, 9, 14, 43, 49 & 60. 3290793; http://seattleprimetimers.usa-50.com 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. Call Joel Davis, 261-6616. www.sasgcc.org GaYme Night 4 Gay & Bi Men. 8pm-1am. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun for Gay & Bi men. www.sasgcc.org Girl4Girl. 9pm. Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St, 2nd Fl. Monthly women-only dance meets 3rd Friday most months; check calendar on website to confirm. $10 before 11pm; $12 after 11pm. Must be 21+. www.girl4girlseattle.com; www.centuryballroom.com; 206-324-7263.

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SATURDAY - October 22

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Burlycon: The Burlesque Convention 10/20-10/23).

An educational and social convention for the burlesque community featuring classes, panels, networking, shopping and social events with guests of honor Ellion Ness, Scott Ewalt & Miss Astrid. www.burlycon.org Heineken CityArts Fest 2011 (10/20-10/22). www. cityartsfest.com Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (10/14-10/23). www.threedollarbillcinema.org National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality.

2pm. Westlake Plaza, 4th Ave & Pine St. Wear black in memory of people murdered by law enforcement.

264-5527, oct22seattle@hotmail.com, www.october22.org 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 23

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Burlycon: The Burlesque Convention 10/20-10/23).

An educational and social convention for the burlesque community featuring classes, panels, networking, shopping and social events with guests of honor Ellion Ness, Scott Ewalt & Miss Astrid. www.burlycon.org Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (10/14-10/23). www.threedollarbillcinema.org

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. www.chacseattle.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 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.

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

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

Northwest 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 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

Visit us online www.sgn.org

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/ 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. 323-1768.

Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle. gov

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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.

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: capitolhillcycling@groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail.com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby.com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcity softball. org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/EthylForever CarClub/; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops: www.jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www.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.raincountry dance.org; Seattle Frontrunners: www.seattlefront runners.org; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orca swimteam.org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otter polo.com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www.quakerugby. com; Seattle Tennis Alliance: www.seattletennis alliance.org; Seattle Unified Bowling Association (SUBA): magee98106@aol.com, www.teamseattle. org/bowling.htm, www.theprideleague.com, Century 21 League; Seattle United Soccer League: www.seattle unitedsl.com; Seattle Volleyball Club: www.seattle volleyballclub.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies. org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for 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 req’d. 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. http://lbtqhealthywca.blogspot.com, twitter.com/ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 436-8671.

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/WA State & WA State GSA Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa. org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.MatthewsPlace.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/ Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; 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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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.

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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!

All Absolut Drinks $4 All October Long!

Join Us for our 4 day long Halloween Bash!!

DJ’s, Dancing, Trivia, Costume Contest

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TOYS IN BABELAND - 707 E. Pike St. - 328-2914

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

BATHS

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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

RETAIL SHOPS

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

BELLINGHAM 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

TUKWILA

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

WENATCHEE

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

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_______________________________ 56 YO GWM, 6’4”, large frame, enjoys the ocean, antiques, clocks, casino and new things to enjoy. Seek GWM who knows and wants LTR. No games. Must love Levis and T-shirts. I have a lot to offer. Older men, please reply.

Write Arne N., PO Box 671, Ocean Shores, WA 98569. 42/3 _______________________________ Man-Scapes Assessing Proper Trims for Gentlemen. Why wait long? when you can Properly Trim, Accentuate, and Celebrate the View! 206-3694598. SGN/ _______________________________

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10 housemates

_______________________________ GREENWOOD/BROADVIEW (NOTE: new phone #) GM seeking male roommate.

Large furnished bedroom (can be unfurnished). $525, includes utilities. Share entire house.

D/W, W/D, large yard. N 105th just off Greenwood. No pets.

On bus lines #5, #28, #75. Job and references required. Email to BFG777@gmail.com or call 206-789-7472. 36/3 _______________________________ 11 for rent

11 FOR rent

_______________________________ FABULOUS VIEW 2 BR/2 BA, oak floors, incredible view of the Olympics sunset.

Mom’s Roman brick home.

Lots of parking. Close to bus.

Detached garage. Quiet neighborhood. It’s all about the view. $2200/mo. 4105 SW Cloverdale.

Call Marlee, 206-930-3164.

43/3 _______________________________ OLD PUERTO VALLARTA RENTAL. Guest BR in condo. Convenient to beach. Attractions day/ nite. 1-2 men. $25.00. austrl@ hotmail.com. 41/3 _______________________________ 13 13 housing for sale

HOUSING FOR SALE

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14 help wanted

_______________________________ FREE RÉSUMÉ AND JOB SEARCH WORKSHOPS South Seattle Community College’s WorkSource Center is partnering with the Seattle Public Library and the King County Library System to offer résumé and job search workshops. For more information, contact South Seattle Community College WorkSource Center at 206-764-5304 or visit www. southseattle.edu for complete schedule. SGN/ _______________________________

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17 VOLUNTEERS volunteers wanted

WANTED

_______________________________ SHANTI VOLUNTEERS build supportive one-on-one relationships with someone living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, or other life-threatening illness. We are seeking mature, compassionate, good listeners to provide emotional support to people in their homes, in hospitals, or in jails. Training and ongoing support provided. People of color and LGBT folks encouraged to apply. For more info, contact us at www.multifaith.org or 206324-1520 ext 228. SGN/ _______________________________

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PHOTOGRAPHY

_______________________________ DETAILED BUSINESS & HOME COMPUTER SERVICES Best Price - Uncommon Solutions - Superior Results. 38+ Years Experience. Broke, slow, or needs help, let me fix it. DATA Recovery, Internet, Networking, Hardware, and Software. Very PATIENT. Call Randy. 1-954-684-3829. Will travel. SGN/ _______________________________ NAKED PHOTOGRAPHY Soft touch to naked details.

Memories captured. You name the event. Call Randy. 1-954-6843829. Will travel. SGN/ _______________________________

PERFECT SHAVE

MASSAGE ON EASTLAKE 1.5 hours for only $85.00. Licensed and professional. Reserved parking. Treatment to relaxation. Terry Hunt, LMP. MA#10482. www.TerryHuntLMP. com for more info and scheduling. 42/3 _______________________________

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HOME & GARDEN

_______________________________ www.mindfulcraftsman.com Custom Fences, Trellises & Gates.

Will work with you in creaating your heart’s desire. Contact Mark, 425-638-3286. 42/3 _______________________________ RETIRED TILE ARTISAN Mosaic design and layout detail consultation available. Friendly Helpful - Knowledgeable. Call or text 206-371-2032. 40/3 _______________________________

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_______________________________ 1hr-$45/1.5-$65/2hrs-$85 16yrs professionally trained, talented masseur. Enjoyable, blissful, unhurried relaxation.

Swedish/Deep Tissue bodywork for tightness, tension, pain.

JOHN LMP. 206.324.0682. www. bodyworkman.com. 43/3 _______________________________

DREAMSCAPE MASSAGE

Enjoy your First Massage at Dreamscape with $10 OFF! We are located at 619 Broadway E. 206-568-3771. DreamscapeMassage.com. SGN/ _______________________________ EXCEPTIONAL BODYWORK Release muscle pain & tension through deep tissue, trigger point & myofascial release. Specializing in back, neck & shoulder pain.

Insurance accepted. Matt Shafer, LMP, 206-524-7766. 50/12 _______________________________

JESSE JAMES MASSAGE

Call for fall specials.

Lic. # MA7881 206-369-4598 YesJesse.com SGN/ _______________________________

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RAIN CITY JACKS Seattle’s own JO Club, RCJ hosts three group masturbation events every month. Safe, hot, friendly and fun. Adult men only. 888809-5035. info@raincityjacks.org; www.raincityjacks.org. 47/12 _______________________________ VERSATILE GWM SEEKS PLAYMATES in Lynnwood area. I’m Jamie, blonde hair, blue eyes, shaved. Send letter, photo, telephone to PO Box 52, Lynnwood, WA 98046. 41/1 _______________________________

PROFICIENT MASSAGE. Price negotiable for people with HIV and previous clients. South King County only. Michael, 253-5291599; 206-499-1767 (cell #). Lic. #8709-3DC. Since 1986. SGN/ _______________________________ 27 travel

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_______________________________ OLD PUERTO VALLARTA RENTAL. Guest BR in condo. Convenient to beach. Attractions day/ nite. 1-2 men. $25.00. austrl@ hotmail.com. 41/3 _______________________________ 36 escorts

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_______________________________ EUROPEAN GUY Friendly, masculine, great smile, hung, total bottom, good-looking.

Luke, 206-323-2427. In/Out. 42/3 _______________________________ MATURE, EXPERIENCED LEATHERMAN offers everything from massage to bondage and leathersex and everything in between! Call 206-326-0104 for appointment. 10/25 _______________________________ WELL-EQUIPPED 6’, brown/blue, 155, smooth, clean-cut college student. Hung 9-1/2. Josh, 206-478-0612.

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TILE ARTISAN mosaic design layout details consultation available call or text 206-371-2032 October 14, 2011

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_______________________________ 1hr-$45/1.5-$65/2hrs-$85 16yrs professionally trained, talented masseur. Enjoyable, blissful, unhurried relaxation.

Swedish/Deep Tissue bodywork for tightness, tension, pain.

JOHN LMP. 206.324.0682. www. bodyworkman.com. 43/3 _______________________________ AMAZING BODYWORK! Deep tissue, erotic bodywork by handsome, hairy-chested, hung therapist. Reasonable rates. Photos, phone number and reviews at website: www.amazingbodywork. com. Robert. 42/6 _______________________________ ASIAN (CHINESE/THAI) Young, muscular, 5’9”, 165, 28 y/o. Sensual/erotic bodywork.

Incalls North Seattle; anywhere else outcalls. 206-713-1459; if I’m out, leave message. $100-incall; $150-outcall. 41/3 _______________________________ DADDY Full body complete massage.

Tender to the touch. Clean and sober only. By appointment only.

206-328-5828 before 10pm. Serious only. daddymaster66@gmail. com. 42/6 _______________________________ FRENCH TOUCH BODYWORK Experienced, friendly European masseur w/a table and sensual hands. In/Out. Luke, 206-3232427. 42/3 _______________________________ QINERGY-BODY-WORK Non-Erotic Therapeutic Massage, men or women. 25 yrs exp, massage table or massage chair, no shower, convenient parking, small Queen Anne home office/studio, straight male (graphic artist, web author). 50% off 1st session ($45 for 1-1/2 hrs), travel extra. By appt only. Chris Pringer, Reiki Master, 206-286-0899. Add’l info via chalicebridge.com/ BMI-Brochure.html. 08/27 _______________________________ GREAT MASSAGE given by highly-trained, clean-cut, handsome guy. I have a clean, private studio just north of the UW. Call Matt, 206-774-9092. In calls/out calls/ hotels. 50/12 _______________________________ HEAD-TO-TOE - hot sensual interaction. Handsome, hairy 9” uncut top. 206-329-0310. Anytime. 41/6 _______________________________

in the comfort of my home. Ass & ball shave & pubic trim. All three parts only $35. I also do chest, back & legs. Safe & sanitary.

Shave & bodywork combos available. 206-310-3491. 42/3 _______________________________

INCALL/OUTCALL

or at your hotel. Experienced bodyworker, good-looking, nice body, nice manners. Guaranteed to make you feel better. Day or night. Call 206-310-3491. 42/3 _______________________________ RUSSIAN STYLE

Unforgetable bodywork from Russian fitness model. $50/hr.

In and outcalls. Text or call 206430-8692 or email 3377alexmassage@gmail.com. 41/1 _______________________________

Celebrating 38 Years!

proud to Be Different

We are conveniently located on-site at Lifelong AIDS Alliance below the Thrift Store.

Visit us online www.sgn.org

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