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Issue 48, Volume 41, November 29, 2013

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer Bob Nelson is a Seattle icon. A stalwart of the long-running KING-TV sketch comedy series Almost Live, he was instru-

mental in helping Bill Nye become the scientific celebrity he is today with his work as a performer on Bill Nye the Science Guy and as writer on Eyes of Nye. He’s got one of those voices that anyone who’s ever seen him perform finds impossible to forget, an undeniable talent the city is proud to call one of its own.

Now Nelson can add “Hollywood screenwriter” to his résumé. His first produced script, Nebraska, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alexander Payne (The Descendants; Sideways), is platforming in theaters across the United States through November. The story revolves around the curmudgeonly, taciturn Woody (Bruce Dern), a Montana resident who decides to make the trek to Lincoln, Nebraska, when he receives a sweepstakes notice in the mail saying he “may” be the winner of a million-dollar prize. Feeling forced to accompany him on this by-allaccounts-fruitless quest is his son, David see bob nelson page 7

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis bound for multiple Grammy nods

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer From Quincy Jones to Nirvana, the Emerald City has seen its share of musicians win Grammy Awards. Pearl Jam and Soundgarden also belong to this exclusive club. This year, Seattle’s hopes for Grammy gold rest on the shoulders of hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, who went from local club act to internationally known artists in a matter of months. The Capitol Hill-based pair should fare well in the rap field, where they’ll undoubtedly pick up one or two nominations, but they’re also strong contenders for all four top prizes: Album, Record, and Song of the Year, plus Best New Artist. It’s quite possible they’ll nab one of the Best Music Video slots as well, for “Thrift Shop,” filmed partially at Value Vil-

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Judy Dench and Steve Coogan in Philomena

PHILOMENA Now showing Martin Sixsmith (Steve Coogan) and Philomena Lee (Judi Dench) should never have met. But when the newsman is summarily sacked from his job working for Tony Blair’s government for reasons he can barely fathom, let alone stomach, he finds himself adrift looking for something to do.

That’s when Philomena’s story is unceremoniously dropped see Philomena page 8

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Seattle Rep’s Hound of the Baskervilles has real bite

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES SEATTLE REPERTORY THEATRE Through December 15 A homegrown adaptation of a ripping Sherlock Holmes tale is getting an inventive staging at Seattle Repertory Theatre.

Adaptor-actor-writers R. Hamilton Wright and David Pichette have taken this mystery – with the help of creative projections, evocative lighting, and stripped-down staging, all by talented L.B. Morse, period-precise costuming by Deborah Trout, and eerie soundscaping by Paul James Prendergast – and added a dash of tongue firmly planted in cheek drawing to a haunted conclusion.

The technical requirements of a story that ranges from densely urban London to the wilds of a manor in the midst of mires and quicksand is pretty breathtaking. So, those aspects must be firmly in place to even attempt this kind of play. Allison Narver directs and pulls all the disparate elements together, including a hearty helping of stalwart Seattle regulars.

Rob Burgess, Quinn Franzen, Basil Harris, Darragh Kennan, Hana Lass, Charles Leggett, and Marianne Owen all play various roles, though each has a particular character we see most. Andrew McGinn and Connor Toms play only one each. While everyone did a great job, the most hysterically funny were a grim and frightening Owen as a woman servant (shades of American

Gothic!), and Kennan as an elderly parson at the dinner party.

Being careful not to ruin several surprises, there is a new heir to the Baskerville family seat, Sir Henry (Toms) – or Hank, as he prefers – who arrives from America convinced that the family curse is bunk, although the most recent master of the manor has just been killed, possibly by this mysterious Hound! Sherlock Holmes (Kennan) is presented with the mysterious death and takes it seriously enough to send trusty Dr. Watson (McGinn) to accompany Henry to the manor and to stay by his side at all times.

DID THE DOG DO IT? Watson is to gather information and send it to Holmes, and to get to know all the neighbors and servants as well. Hank decides to have a dinner party to get to know everyone, and the stage is set to discover whether the Hound is real or not and how the death occurred. Could it be instead the convict who has gotten loose from the jail?

Or were those hound tracks found around the body from a real, if huge, animal?

While it’s a three-act play with two intermissions, much of it flies by, filled with moments of amazing theatricality, using wonderful period projections of London environs (there is also a brief, choreographed segment of a bustling London street with help from Crystal Dawn Munkers). The characterizations are serious, but often great fun to laugh at. The mystery is not at all scary, but definitely gets more mysteri-

Andrew McGinn (l) and Darragh Kennan in The Hound of the Baskervilles

ous before the surprise revelations at the end. The wrap-up is satisfactory, with all questions clearly answered, but hopefully not the answers you were expecting.

In fact, this is a great family play, where children from perhaps 11 up can be introduced to the intellect of Sherlock Holmes and maybe decide they’d like to read the book afterward! It can also be great “coun-

ter-holiday” programming for those who don’t want to immerse themselves ceaselessly in Yuletide sentiment. For more information, go to www.seattlerep.org or call (206) 443-2222.

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Life is a (Russian) cabaret New production swaps out the Germans for Russia’s anti-Gay vigilantes CABARET ARTS ON THE WATERFRONT November 28 – December 13 Wes Hurley, author of the viral Huffington Post essay “Growing Up Gay in Russia,” is set to star as the emcee in a groundbreaking modern production of Cabaret. Arts on the Waterfront’s revival is set in Russia instead of the usual Germany, combining theater, drag, and short clips of actual neoNazi vigilantes to comment on the recent events in that country. The production also features Zachary Simonson of Seattle Repertory Theater’s American Buffalo, as well as members of the Seattle drag community.

The production is being directed by Mickey Rowe, Arts on the Waterfront’s producing artistic director, and choreographed by Dylan Ward of Velocity Dance Center.

Cabaret will be performed in the lobby of Seattle Center’s Cornish Playhouse, transforming it into a modern club with the audience sitting around café tables and on couches.

A ‘PERFECT FIT’ “With the play’s perfect fit for the situation in Russia, with songs like ‘Married’ and ‘If You Could See Him Through My Eyes,’ as well as the play’s ability to pull an audience in with laughs, jokes, and very hummable tunes, the script allows us to open our audiences’ minds to falling in love with characters they might not initially understand, and bring reality and recognition to situations miles away,” states Rowe.

“Realizing I was Gay in Russia felt like a terminal disease diagnosis. I couldn’t be-

lieve it was happening to me. What did I do to deserve it? I was just a kid. Yet there I was, a secret pedik, one of the monsters I’d heard about so much yet knew so little about. Convinced that I was the only real Gay person in Russia, I felt completely alienated from the human race. I’d look in the mirror and imagine a reptilian creature lurking beneath my skin. If I was so unpopular already, for no apparent reason, what would happen to me if they knew?” stated Hurley in his HuffPo piece.

So far, in Arts on the Waterfront’s twoyear history, the company has gotten consistently good reviews from The Seattle Times, The Stranger, City Arts, Seattle Magazine, and other local press.

DUAL MISSION “We have had an incredibly successful track record, not only raising thousands of dollars for charities around our community (Teen Feed, Sanctuary Arts, The Trevor Project) at the performances, but also allowing homeless and low-income families to see plays outside of the Shakespeare canon that they might not usually get the chance to see. During Waiting for Godot, we had one homeless gentleman who felt such a connection to the show that he saw every performance and many rehearsals over the month, stating at the end that he even had many of his favorite sections of the play memorized,” says Rowe. Performances are free (a charitable donation is suggested). For more information, visit www.artsonthewaterfront.com.

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It’s a masterpeach!

Kids will eat up SCT’s production of Roald Dahl’s classic book

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The peach-dwellers must get along and survive the trip, and learn how to manage their prejudices and differences. They share in eating the peach in measured amounts, and emotionally support each other through moments of doubt. Of course, there is a happy ending.

The musical employs puppets (by Annett Mateo), projections, magic transformations (by set designer Carey Wong and lighting designer Michelle Habeck), and gorgeous, colorful, outrageous costumes (by Cathy Hunt) to entrance the kiddies.

The only quibble might be that the storyline has potential to appeal more to the adult set, and this iteration of the musical, so far, doesn’t quite achieve that promise.

SCT does sometimes have to walk a fine line between appealing to younger children and entertaining more refined adult palates.

Perhaps if the age range were raised a tad, say to a minimum of 8 or 9, more chances could have been taken to drop adult humor into the show.

Still, kids are likely to suspend their disbelief so thoroughly that they completely believe the whole tale. And their delight, shining through their eyes, will be a terrific present during this holiday season to parents wondering what to give their tots.

Tickets are flying out the door, though, so get yours soon and find out exactly how SCT creates this magical, growing peach on stage. For more information, go to www.sct. org or call (206) 441-3322.

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(l-r) Diana Huey, Greg McCormick Allen, Heath Saunders, Mike Spee, Richard Gray, and Kendra Kassebaum in James and the Giant Peach

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH SEATTLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE Through January 12 What is huge, orange, sweet, and a world premiere musical at Seattle Children’s Theatre? James and the Giant Peach, of course, with book by Timothy Allen McDonald, lyrics and music by Justin Paul and Benj Pasek, based on the children’s novel by Roald Dahl, and directed by Linda Hartzell. Paul and Pasek were part of the team for

They are the perfectly awful duo who steal the show every time they’re onstage together, and get horridly funny songs to boot.

Those who know Dahl’s books, including Matilda (another Broadway musical) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (the basis for two films), know of the dark humor and sometimes grotesque violence in his work for children. The aunts in this story are quite the evil pair, putting their newly orphaned ward, James, to work as a slave and pick-pocketing with glee. Also, James is orphaned when his parents are run over by a rhinoceros, another dark idea.

Those who know Dahl’s books know of the dark humor and sometimes grotesque violence in his work for children. This gives the stories an edgy appeal for children who don’t like the sticky sweetness of a lot of nursery pabulum. the heartwarming A Christmas Story that debuted at the 5th Avenue Theatre and went to Broadway.

The excitement was palpable on opening night to see what they’ve been cooking up for several months. A kick-ass cast, headed by the youthful Mike Spee as James, includes SCT vets Greg McCormick Allen as Grasshopper, Richard Gray as Centipede, and Diana Huey as Spider. Kendra Kassebaum (as Ladybug) and Heath Saunders (as Earthworm) both make their SCT debuts, though they are likely to reappear often in the future.

Jayne Muirhead, in her 20th outing at SCT, and Julie Briskman, with a number of SCT shows under her belt, perform together as the vile sister-aunts Spiker and Sponge.

This gives the story an edgy appeal for children who don’t like the sticky sweetness of a lot of nursery pabulum. However, it definitely means you’d have to think about whether your child is ready for the mild scares this musical might contain, and the suggested age minimum is 6.

A FATEFUL MEETING James is helped by a mysterious man, who gives him a concoction that might help his future. When James spills it on a tree, the tree grows a peach that gets bigger and bigger until it becomes human-sized. When James ventures inside, he finds some scary human-sized insects and they all fall, with the peach, into the ocean for a fantastical journey from England to New York City.

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Argosy Christmas Ship sets sail this weekend

Holiday traditions in the Northwest start on the water with Argosy Cruises. The Argosy Christmas Ship™ Festival is a holiday celebration that has been a Northwest tradition since 1949. The Christmas Ship sails to more than 45 different Puget Sound waterfront communities. Onboard, live choirs sing 20-minute performances, all broadcast via a state-of-the-art speaker system to shore, where thousands gather around roar-

ing bonfires anticipating the ship’s arrival.

This year’s voyage takes place between November 29 and December 23.

Tickets are available to sail aboard the Christmas Ship or one of the ships that follow it, including Seattle’s dinner boat, the Royal Argosy, for a full dining experience.

For tickets and information call (206) 6231445 or visit www.argosycruises.com.

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by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer NEBRASKA Now showing Nebraska revolves around a conceit that, somewhat understandably, might have some scratching their heads in incredulity.

Woody Grant (Bruce Dern) has received one of those sweepstakes notifications in the mail, the type that proclaim the company has been “authorized” to award him its million-dollar grand prize. It’s not true, of course, but he’s convinced himself that it is, much to the flabbergasted shock of youngest son David (Will Forte). They will make the 750-mile journey to Lincoln, Nebraska – the former to pick up his expected prize, the latter to ensure he doesn’t get into trouble – stopping in their former hometown of Hawthorne to visit the family along the way.

Much like a person wants to believe they’d never be fooled in the same manner the central protagonists in Compliance were tragically, horrifically hornswoggled, it goes without saying that all of us like to think we’d never get into Woody’s situation.

Thing is, people have done exactly what he does in real life, so it isn’t as if Bob Nelson’s first produced screenplay isn’t drawn from actual events. More, there is a deep, understated insight as far as mental illness and aging are concerned that can potentially catch viewers by surprise, the subtly of the dramatic interac-

tions between father and son universal even if the elements of the cross-country road trip itself feel slightly implausible.

Director Alexander Payne (Sideways), for the first time taking the reins of a motion picture he hasn’t played a part in scripting, showcases absolute control while shepherding things along their relatively preordained path. Woody and David’s journey doesn’t

into Woody’s frazzled intellectual synapses with surprising ease, showcasing the interior battle he’s having inside his own head with a clarity bordering on magnificent.

But he is equaled, in some respects shockingly so, by Forte, the former Saturday Night Live cast member giving the performance of his career as the caring, moder-

Woody and David’s journey doesn’t so much surprise as inspire, each step of their trek inching them closer and closer to a place neither could have expected before it began. so much surprise as inspire, each step of their trek inching them closer and closer to a place neither could have expected before it began. There is a level of understanding of the human condition and all its peculiar nuances and idiosyncrasies the filmmaker seems particularly good at exploring, this film comfortably fitting into his short – if outstanding – cinematic résumé with relative ease.

DERN, FORTE EXCEL It helps considerably that Dern, a legendary actor with decades of great performances and moments under his belt, is spectacular, capturing one’s attentions the first moment he laconically wanders into the frame.

More, he does so without his usual assortment of tricks and quirks, and much like Payne forced Jack Nicholson and George Clooney to refrain from their usual trademark thespian traits in About Schmidt and The Descendants, he gets the former Academy Award nominee (Coming Home) to do the same here. He is extraordinarily subdued, quietly intense, tapping

ately befuddled son unsure if helping his father in this fashion is doing him more harm than good. David is more or less the straight man, forced to react most of the time to all that is spiraling out of control around him, the majority of the showy emotional theatrics in the hands of his co-stars. But if Forte weren’t so strong in the role, if I hadn’t related to him so completely and without reservation, it is highly unlikely the movie would have resonated as beautifully, and to my mind as supporting turns go his is without a doubt one of the best I’ve seen in all of 2013.

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UNIVERSAL TRUTHS Phedon Papamichael’s (This Is 40) dexterous, shatteringly beautiful black-andwhite cinematography amazes, the windswept streets of Hawthorne recalling in many ways the ethereal, emotionally tragic sparseness of Peter Bogdanovich’s The Last Picture Show. There’s also some excellent supporting work turned in by the likes of June Squibb as David’s whip-smart, acidtongued mother who isn’t exactly thrilled to see her ex-husband wandering the streets of town, while Stacy Keach has some dazzling moments as Woody’s self-professed ex-business partner who firmly believes he’s deserving of financial recompense for wrongdoings he’d rather not revisit.

Overall, however, this is Dern and Forte’s show all the way, the pair achieving a symmetry in performance and in chemistry that is incessantly authentic. For all its imbalances, even with the absurd nature of the premise that compels events forward, their relationship is entirely real, the simple triumph of saying, “I love you” a victory all of us can relate to, making Nebraska a father-son saga of perseverance and commitment worthy of celebration.

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around go-to guy working on Seattle television’s groundbreaking sketch comedy show Almost Live, shows terrific screenwriting chops, his dexterous script a grand mixture of laughs and emotion reminiscent of Preston Sturges’ Miracle at Morgan’s Creek and Hal Ashby’s Harold and Maude. He does a great job of balancing heart, sentiment, and drama, things rarely, if ever, slipping into treacle-laden sentimentality, he and Payne going out of their way to keep things convincingly centered no matter how absurd events might indeed become.

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A SHARED SENSIBILITY All of which makes the fact Payne was willing to wait a decade to make the film and give Nelson’s script the love, care, and consideration it deserved all the more remarkable.

“It’s amazing,” agrees the writer. “At that time [2003], the only movie of Alexander’s I’d seen was Election. About Schmidt was about to come out. He was working on Sideways. So while I liked Election an awful lot I didn’t know a great deal about him.”

“But I had read interviews with Alexander where he basically said he wanted to make movies about real people, wanted to focus on real stories, as those were the kinds of movies he grew up loving in the 1970s. The fact he responded to strongly to this script was amazing to me. Everything he said, he was always talking about just the types of movies I myself wanted to make. It was very fortunate that this script found its way to him.”

The inspiration for the project was born from a surreal combination of personal experience and random headlines in the news that caught Nelson’s eye, each facet feeding the other until the script itself was born. “I’d heard about the main story,” he remarks, “about people thinking they’d won a sweepstakes and going cross-country to the company’s headquarters to pick it up.

These things actually happened. So I started there. But then I started thinking about my family and the many trips I had taken to the Midwest growing up, visiting the uncles and aunts and so on. Then I started thinking about my dad, and while Woody isn’t exactly like my father, I started with him as far as constructing the character was concerned.

[My father] wasn’t as crotchety as Woody,

thinking if that didn’t come off, I had to work with this guy in the future – he’s one of the nicest men I’ve ever met in Hollywood.

When Alexander cast him here, it just felt like it was meant to be. I’ve had the chance to meet and talk with him more as we’ve done publicity for this and, happy to say, he’s still the nicest person in Hollywood I’ve ever met. He’s also sensational in the movie, so that helps, too.”

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(Will Forte), their familial odyssey the dramatic narrative crux around which all else revolves.

“I actually wrote [Nebraska] 11 years ago,” laughs Nelson. “It was optioned by the producers 10 years ago. It’s been a fairly long process. When Alexander became attached in 2003 he said, ‘I’m just about to shoot Sideways. Nebraska will not be my next project because I’m tired of shooting inside cars. But it will be the movie after that.’ And, while I know it has been 10 years, he did keep his word. This is the movie after Descendants. So, there you go, I guess.”

Not that the wait wasn’t a long one. While Nelson would move on, shuffling from project to project, working on other things, Nebraska was never far from his thoughts.

“Every year or so I would check in with the producers,” he recalls, “or oftentimes I’d even hear from Alexander himself, and my question was always whether or not [he] was going to shoot this movie. The answer was always yes. The answer that always came back was positive.”

“In a way, this was rather comforting. In Hollywood terms, having a movie that has a very good chance of being shot relatively soon is great. I mean, sure, there were times during the process where I did worry that [Alexander] would pick up the script again and say, ‘Oh! What was I thinking?’ There was always that possibility. But that never happened. He said in interviews that he had picked it up from time to time and read it again and said, ‘Yeah! I really want to make this.’ There was never a point where he seemed to be wavering. That meant a lot.

It also made the wait for it to happen bearable.”

Nelson says that last bit with a slight chuckle, and it’s apparent while that statement may indeed be true, that didn’t lessen some of the worry over whether things would turn out for the best, let alone turn out as they have. Not only has Nebraska met with rave reviews from across the critical spectrum since its debut at the Cannes Film Festival this past May, stars Bruce Dern and June Squibb – as well as Nelson himself, for his original screenplay – have all long been thought to be major players as far as Academy Award nominations are concerned. Moreover, only an hour before our telephone conversation, the film received six Independent Spirit Award nominations, including Best Picture.

but he was a mechanic, and he did have his tools stolen, and he was a pilot in World War II who was shot down, so there are definite similarities.”

There is an old-Hollywood feel to the film that is in many ways undeniable. Watching it, elements of Preston Sturges’ most notable efforts, especially Miracle of Morgan’s Creek and Sullivan’s Travels, are readily apparent. While the writer appreciates the

Actor Bruce Dern (l) and Screenwriter Bob Nelson at a screening for Nebraska

comparisons, he just as readily concedes it wasn’t by design.

“It kind of just happened,” admits Nelson.

“I love Preston Sturges, but I can’t say I was ever purposefully channeling him or his movies while I was writing. I also love Billy Wilder. I love Hal Ashby. I love Woody Allen. All of these guys, they have the ability to meld drama and comedy while keeping

“But all of the others? It’s incredible. June Squibb is perfect once again. Stacy Keach, of course, is great, and I just felt like he was born to play [his] role. Then there’s Bob Odenkirk. He’s been great in everything I’ve ever seen him in. He’s just terrific as the brother. Again, I couldn’t be happier. I think we ended up with just an extraordinary cast.”

“I don’t think it’s a spoiler to say Nebraska, to me, is about a father, in a very subtle way, telling his son that he loves him and that the son, through actions and not words, finds a way to do the same.” things realistic, which are the types of movies that I love. Those films and these guys were a definite inspiration for me. Also Horton Foote, especially Tender Mercies and A Trip to Bountiful, and while those aren’t exactly comedies, I kind of relied on his instincts as far as writing the drama was concerned. I drew inspiration from him as well.”

Those dramatic elements where arguably the most difficult aspects of the narrative to construct, Nelson’s background in sketch comedy writing for shows like Almost Live and The Eyes of Nye not exactly allowing for much room to mine emotional depths with anything close to narrative fluidity.

Keeping things moving forward at a delicate rhythm and not allowing the narrative to slip into becoming a series of vignettes was always on his mind.

“It’s true,” he admits, “as you say, I do come from a comedy background, so I did feel most comfortable writing those bits and scenes. But I always felt, if I could make the comedy scenes work, if I felt I could get a laugh, then I could rely on the scenes before those moments to be mainly focused on the drama. I knew I had bits of comedy coming up I felt were good, so I didn’t have to infuse the other scenes with comedy – I could be secure that the laughs would come naturally as the characters progressed along their path. So, I started with the comedy, came up with a moment that I felt was funny yet still character-based, but after that I was able to fill in with the drama, and that’s in many ways how the story ultimately came to be.”

‘EXTRAORDINARY’ CAST None of which would have mattered had Payne not found actors capable of inhabiting the characters Nelson had created, and on that front the writer couldn’t be happier. “I was thrilled,” he happily exclaims.

“Bruce Dern is a legend. He’s had a great career, but he hasn’t had a starring role in 30 years, so I just knew he could play this part of Woody brilliantly. He not only did, but he even went beyond anything I ever could have imagined. He’s perfect in every way.”

“I’d met Will Forte a few years earlier in regards to another project and I remember

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Oscar buzz has been swirling around Dern and Squibb ever since the film’s debut, talk that likely won’t subside anytime soon thanks to the six Independent Spirit nominations. The odd man out, however, had been Saturday Night Live stalwart Forte, and for whatever reason his performance and the bedraggled, goodhearted, yet slightly exasperated son who feels compelled to join Woody on his travels had been consistently overlooked.

“I think you’re exactly right,” agrees Nelson. “I sort of felt bad for Will because he doesn’t have any showy scenes, doesn’t get to do anything flashy, mainly having to take things down a level and play a regular guy.

At first, some of the reviews seemed to be ignoring him. Lately, though, I think people are catching on just how absolutely great he is in this role. Every time I see the movie I appreciate his performance even more.

He just seems to disappear into the part.

What’s nice is that, those Independent Spirit Awards? Will Forte has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor. So, I’m thrilled – I do think people are finally starting to realize just how good he is.”

Not that he was the only one to get a somewhat surprising nomination. Nelson, too, was the proud recipient of a nod, his Nebraska script up for the award for Best First Screenplay. “It feels great,” he admits. “12 Years a Slave has seven nominations and we were second with six nominations, so I think that’s wonderful. I’m so happy for everyone. I’ve never been to it [the Independent Spirit Awards], but it seems like a great event. It’s apparently very casual, as it’s the night before the Oscars. Everyone wears jeans and just relaxes and has a fun time.

I’m looking forward to going.”

And what about the event the following night? Has Nelson allowed himself to imagine what it would be like to head down the red carpet at the Academy Awards?

“Who knows?” he laughs. “I don’t think anyone can prepare for something like that.

There are a lot of names being tossed around this year. For me, as Bruce and others have said just getting the movie made was a victory, so now just being talked about [for Oscars] is a second win. All of that is great.

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I’ve just been soaking it in.”

2013: A BANNER YEAR As for the amount of names being thrown out there this year as potential Academy Award nominees, the writer is right in saying there are quite a few of them, 2013 proving to be as strong a cinematic showing as any in a very long time. On one hand, it’s great that Nebraska is being mentioned in the same breath as all of the other contenders, the fact the film is resonating with audiences, critics, and Academy members wonderful as far as Nelson is concerned. On the other, it also means the competition for those few nomination slots is fierce, meaning there are no guarantees he, Dern, or anyone else involved with the film’s making could score a nod.

“Two of my biggest influences starting out were Woody Allen and, later on, Joel and Ethan Coen,” recollects the writer. “Yeah.

They had to pick this year to put out movies. And not just any movies – brilliant ones.

And they aren’t the only ones. Seems like everyone picked this year to do something fantastic.”

“But, seriously, first and foremost I’m a movie lover. I want to see, enjoy, and experience great films. There are some amazing movies out there this year – 12 Years a Slave, Gravity, Inside Llewyn Davis, so many others, it’s just been incredible. There are at least a couple dozen of very, very good movies out there right now. Just to be tossed into that group? To be a part of this conversation? It’s wonderful. I couldn’t ask for more.”

BUT IS IT BELIEVABLE? Not everyone is rhapsodic about the picture, of course, a vocal minority weighing in that they don’t buy the central conceit, that they have trouble believing anyone would actually believe they’d won a sweepstakes in the manner Woody does and make the decision to go cross-country in order to redeem it. This is a criticism Nelson certainly understands even though he has trouble agreeing, noting the core elements of the story were inspired by actual, documented cases of people doing just that.

But that’s not the whole of it. “I guess those people are just fortunate that they’ve not had a relative or a loved one going through early dementia or dealing with mental health problems,” he matter-of-factly states. “These sorts of things did really happen, and that’s where my inspiration was drawn from, but even if it hadn’t happened and I made this all up, that doesn’t change the issues or what it is Woody is dealing with. Anyone who has known someone with mental health and dementia problems could easily imagine them doing something like this. It isn’t at all farfetched. I just think they’ve, people who take issue with this part of the plot, just haven’t had this experience yet, so maybe that’s why they have trouble relating. I don’t know what to tell them. This kind of stuff happens. Maybe they just need to watch the movie again with a more open mind.”

All of which brings Nelson full circle – his hopes for the film, its awards prospects, audience reactions and all the rest not so much different now as they were a decade ago when Alexander Payne first took control of the script. “It’s been a long road, and I just hope now that the film is out there, people feel like Woody and David’s story is one they can relate to,” he remarks. “I hope this sort of relationship is something they have experienced in their own lives, whether it be father-son or whatever, where two people who have had trouble communicating learn to put their differences aside and make a connection. Somebody has to step up. Somebody has to be the person who forgives, tries to restore dignity. That’s what this movie is about.”

“I don’t think it’s a spoiler to say Nebraska, to me, is about a father, in a very subtle way, telling his son that he loves him and that the son, through actions and not words, finds a way to do the same. That’s what I want people to come away with. It’s what I wanted them to come away with when I was writing the script. I want them to think of the people in their own lives and want to find a way to make that sort of connection.

Hopefully, they can.”

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Southern-fried noir

Homefront wallows in genre clichés – and therein lies its greasy charm

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer HOMEFRONT Now showing After a bust goes horribly wrong, and his wife tragically dies of cancer, former DEA special agent Phil Broker (Jason Statham) has retired to a quiet, secluded Louisiana township with his 10-year-old daughter

Swayze would have loved to call their own back during their respective action heydays.

Comparisons to low-rent bayou favorites like White Lightning, Gator, Roadhouse, and Next of Kin are more than obvious, while somewhat subtle allusions to Walter Hill’s Southern Comfort waft around the edges as well.

To my mind this isn’t a bad thing, per se, because as B-grade as all of those films

Homefront wears its retro celluloid heritage like a badge of honor, the film overflowing in genre clichés so ripe they can probably be smelled three screening rooms down at the local multiplex.

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For almost 50 years the kindhearted Irish woman has been secretly searching for the boy she was forced to put up for adoption when she was still a teenager. She was regarded as a “fallen woman” by both her family and the community at-large, sent to live in shame at the Roscrea convent to atone for her sins. To pay for her upkeep, as well as that of other young girls in similar circumstances, the Sisters “sold” babies to wealthy couples looking to adopt, and while Philomena has no wish to intrude upon her boy’s life she just wants to know if he’s living a better one than she could have granted him.

One thing leads to another and suddenly Martin is traveling to the United States with Philomena at his side. But what starts out merrily soon becomes tinged with tragedy, the truths they discover not always ones that bring a smile to their faces or allow joy to permeate their hearts, the duo embarking on a journey of discovery that will affect both their lives in ways they couldn’t possibly have imagined beforehand.

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might be they’re not exactly painful to watch. They’re dirty, nasty, freewheeling, pulpy fun, almost start to finish, and as silly and stupid as their respective plots might be they’re made with just enough style and acted with more than enough forceful machismo their shortcomings aren’t near as giant a problem as by all accounts they should be.

A FAMILIAR AROMA Directed by Gary Fleder (Kiss the Girls, Runaway Jury), Homefront wears its retro celluloid heritage like a badge of honor, the film overflowing in genre clichés so ripe they can probably be smelled three screening rooms down at the local multiplex. But Statham was born to play an unstoppable force of nature like Broker, while both Bosworth and Ryder have so much fun portraying their respective dimwitted strungout antagonists as the film progresses it becomes increasingly difficult to remove one’s eyes from either of them. As for Franco, anyone who watched Spring Breakers knows he has no problem slumming into giddily greasy depths of psycho-redneck oddity, his Gator Bodine as memorable a villain as any I’ve encountered this year.

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Maddy (Izabela Vidovic) to start over anew.

But when a school bully makes his move, by defending herself the young girl inadvertently starts a chain reaction that will put both her and her father’s lives in danger.

How? The kid’s crazed, meth-addicted mother Cassie (Kate Bosworth) just so happens to be the sister of the town’s resident drug lord Morgan “Gator” Bodine (James Franco), and she wants him to exact a little whoop-ass on him as punishment for his daughter’s perceived transgressions. But after Broker sends a couple of his men to the hospital with improbable ease, Gator realizes the fish that’s swum into his once-quiet pond might be bigger than anyone knows.

Putting two and two together he uncovers exactly who this man is, and using his strung-out girlfriend Sheryl (Winona Ryder) as a go-between he’s going to broker a deal with powerful criminal forces interested in seeing the former lawman and his little girl come to a brutal end.

Based on the book by Chuck Logan, with a script (apparently written eons ago) by none other than Sylvester Stallone, Homefront is the type of grungy, Southern-fried noir one imagines Burt Reynolds or Patrick

It is pretty absurd, of that there is no question, the film a dim and dank little thriller where the outcome is never in doubt and the only question is just how high the body count is going to rise by the time everything comes to its preordained conclusion.

But Fleder doesn’t try to ever hide the fact that, no matter what is thrown his way, no matter what obstacle he has to stare down, nothing is going to stop Broker from exacting justice. His skills are lethal from the get-go and they never become less so at any point throughout. He’s a brutal, inflexible killing machine, his only concern his little girl’s welfare, and everything attempting to change that becomes fodder for his destructive talents.

None of which makes Homefront a particularly great film, but as throwback genre efforts go (of which, it must be admitted, there have been quite a few in 2013), Fleder and Stallone’s adaptation of the Logan novel can be a heck of a lot of fun. Franco, in particular, is a hoot, and it’s nice to see a movie not attempt to make its central bad guy more than he actually is, adding an oddly relatable human element that makes the madness almost plausible. The movie, for all its familiarity, as much as it gaily wades in the shallow end of the cinematic intellectual gene pool, is much more entertaining than it maybe has a right to be, and I don’t have any problem with that whatsoever.

winning Dench, almost certain to receive a seventh Academy Award nomination, was born to play. At the same time, just because her casting isn’t a surprise, that doesn’t make her performance any less wondrous.

She never plays Philomena as you expect her to, off-hand remarks and gentle asides giving insights into her character that I didn’t always see coming. Her journey to the truth is heartfelt, entirely authentic, not a single false note or beat to be found no matter which way the worm turns or how many falsehoods end up being uncovered.

Potentially lost in all the love thrown Dench’s way is just how great Coogan is as well. In many ways he has the more difficult part to play, the jaded Sixsmith not exactly a fervent man of the church or someone who spends a lot of time accepting another’s openhearted generosity at face value. But even though he’s always got a sarcastic, cynical wisecrack at the ready, more often than not his job is that of an observant reactor, taking in the information as it is presented allowing Dench to respond with the majority of the emotional embellishments. Even so, Coogan brings forth all that is impacting Sixsmith at any given moment with notable simplicity, the complexity of the performance oftentimes found in the way his quiet penetrating gaze changes scene to scene.

AN OSCAR-WORTHY TURN It is possible Frears is the most schizoUnquestionably this is a role the Oscar-

phrenic “great” director of the past 30 or so years. For every masterwork (Prick Up Your Ears, The Hit, Dangerous Liaisons, The Grifters, High Fidelity, Dirty Pretty Things, The Queen) there are nearly as many unfathomable train wrecks (Hero, Mary Reilly, The Hi-Lo Country, Tamara Drewe, Lay the Favorite), his hit-to-miss quotient incredible. He’s in splendid form here, though, never allowing the inherent melodrama at the heart of Philomena’s story to overwhelm the proceedings. Emotions come to the forefront with delinquent eloquence, one earth-shattering revelation regarding Philomena’s son handled with such dexterous, naturalistic care it stole my breath away, even though I knew beforehand that it was coming.

The more I think about Philomena the more I find myself coming to the conclusion this might just be one of 2013’s more tranquilly invigorating marvels. Featuring two outstanding performances from its leads, filled with memorable moments I can’t get out of my head, Frears’ latest drama is as good as just about anything he’s arguably ever delivered. It’s a marvelous, life-affirming achievement, and what it says about spirituality, faith, friendship, and family is worthy of continued debate and discussion long after the film itself has come to its near-perfect end.

Inspired by a true story, based on Sixsmith’s own bestselling nonfiction telling of the tale investigation, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee, director Stephen Frears and screenwriter/star Coogan, working with fellow scribe Jeff Pope, have teamed up to bring this story to life. The resulting film, Philomena, isn’t out to change the world or do something flashy, different, or new; it doesn’t want to offer up a litany of unexpected surprises or shocking plot turns.

What it is interested in doing, and what it does extremely well, is bring this simple story of redemption, discovery and, ultimately, triumph to life in a way that is emotionally affecting without feeling melodramatic or mawkish. Frears and Coogan showcase the multitude of layers buried within Philomena Lee’s history with vivacity, doing so in swift, easily digestible brushstrokes that in the process speak volumes as they concern the human condition as a whole. Echoes of race, culture, class, religion, gender, sexuality, and more all come into play but never in ways that feel false or forced, all of it revolving around a woman who looks at life through a miraculous prism of hope, resilience, and faith that outside influences can do little to weaken let alone destroy.

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Symphony honors Speight Jenkins with glorious Requiem

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by Alice Bloch SGN A&E Writer VERDI: MESSA DA REQUIEM SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BENAROYA HALL November 23 An enthusiastic crowd filled Benaroya Hall last weekend for three performances of Giuseppe Verdi’s magnificent Requiem.

The performance I attended was very fine indeed, and one of the best things about it was the way it came to be.

During his first year as music director of Seattle Symphony Orchestra (SSO), Ludovic Morlot made Speight Jenkins an offer he couldn’t refuse: a concert featuring a work of his choice, with vocal soloists of his choice, to honor him during his final season as general director of Seattle Opera. Jenkins selected the Requiem and four promising young singers (soprano Joyce ElKhoury, mezzo-soprano Tamara Mumford, tenor René Barbera, and bass Jordan Bisch),

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Here’s a brief guide to who’s in the running this year for music’s highest honor.

ALBUM OF THE YEAR The October-through-September eligibility period benefits two albums released late in 2012, Taylor Swift’s Red and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ The Heist. Both have solid chances at making the final cut, especially since Grammy voters love this category to have multi-genre representation.

Justin Timberlake is pretty much assured a spot for The 20/20 Experience, as is perennial nominee Bruno Mars for Unorthodox

three of whom have since performed in Seattle Opera productions.

The choice of young, relatively inexperienced soloists rather than established opera stars was no surprise to anyone familiar with Jenkins, widely known for discover-

ing season after season to the company that gave them their start.

Morlot’s gesture of respect toward Jenkins also illustrates the strength of cooperation between their arts organizations and the collegial spirit of both men. If you are

The Verdi Requiem requires a great conductor, orchestra, and chorus, and four great soloists with bright Italianate voices. The SSO performance had all of the above. ing singers of great potential. His ability to spot and engage talented singers early in their careers has been a cornerstone of his building the reputation of Seattle Opera, for the singers express their gratitude by returnJukebox. A pair of critical favorites, Kanye West’s Yeezus and Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories, are boosted by their mainstream appeal, and both artists are previous Grammy winners. That’s not the case for Kendrick Lamar, whose breakthrough release good kid, m.A.A.d city earned rave reviews across the board, but who is still relatively new and doesn’t have the superstar status of West and another potential nominee, Jay-Z (for Magna Carta Holy Grail). One other rapper has a shot – Drake, for Nothing Was the Same, who is owed an opportunity to compete for AOTY after being rudely omitted last year for Take Care.

Legendary folk-country artists Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell could snag an underdog nomination for their collaborative project Old Yellow Moon, although the Grammys now seem to reward bigger commercial recordings, such as Alicia Keys’ Girl on Fire, also in the running. Surprises might include Janelle Monae’s The Electric Lady, The Civil Wars’ The Civil Wars, Lorde’s Pure Heroine, and Blake Shelton’s Based on a True Story.

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familiar with the classical music scene in other cities, you know that an atmosphere of collaboration and mutual support is not to be taken for granted.

RECORD OF THE YEAR There are a lot of possibilities here, but near the very top are Timberlake’s “Mirrors,” Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky,” featuring Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” and Swift’s “I Knew You Were Trouble.” Then comes a list of strong candidates, including P!nk and Nate Ruess’ “Just Give Me a Reason,” Mars’ “Locked Out of Heaven,” Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ “Thrift Shop” or “Can’t Hold Us,” and Lorde’s “Royals.” But don’t count out Imagine Dragons’ “Radioactive,” Rihanna’s “Diamonds,” Drake’s “Started From the Bottom,” and Katy Perry’s “Roar.” A longshot possibility is Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball.”

SONG OF THE YEAR Usually tougher to predict than ROTY, the heavy hitters here are some of the above, including “Mirrors,” “Get Lucky,” “Blurred Lines,” “I Knew You Were Trouble,” “Locked Out of Heaven,” “Just Give Me a Reason,” and “Diamonds.” Macklemore

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UNIQUELY CHALLENGING The glorious performance I witnessed last week was one result of this collaborative spirit. The Verdi Requiem is a huge work of extreme contrasts. It demands exceptional vocal, dynamic, and emotional range. All its elements must be perfectly balanced, and yet it must always sound as though it’s about to spin out of control. It requires a great conductor, orchestra, and chorus, and four great soloists with bright Italianate voices. The SSO performance had all of the above.

The first movement of the piece begins with the quietest, most serene music imaginable (played by the cello section, led by Efe Baltacigil), and the second, “Dies Irae” (“Day of Wrath”) contains the loudest and most terrifying. The blasts of brass and piccolo (Zartouhi Dombourian-Eby), combined with the bass drum (Michael Clark) and timpani (Michael Crusoe), the full force of the chorus, and the impossibly fast playing of the violins (led by associate concertmaster Emma McGrath), shook the very bones of the listeners. The trumpet fanfares of the Tuba mirum section, joined by the trombones, French horns, and tuba, effectively conveyed majesty and authority.

The soloists performed admirably, with sumptuous, flexible vocal lines. They never overpowered each other, and their voices blended perfectly during the ensembles. ElKhoury and Mumford’s duets were simply gorgeous. Barbera’s solo work was superb, and El-Khoury’s “Libera Me” was unforgettably moving. The challenging a cappella passages (for both the soloists and the chorus) were particularly beautiful.

The always excellent Seattle Symphony Chorale (trained by Joseph Crnko) has never sounded better. During the long, welldeserved standing ovation at the end of the concert, the chorus and Crnko received the loudest cheers.

The end of Verdi’s Requiem is quiet and thoughtful. Morlot held his baton in the air for a moment of silence before lowering it and releasing the thundering applause of the audience. He looked utterly worn out, and I couldn’t blame him a bit.

and Lewis have two songs that could land a nomination, “Can’t Hold Us” and “Same Love” (“Thrift Shop” wasn’t entered in this race). Meanwhile, newcomer Kacey Musgraves has a decent shot with “Merry Go Round” as well as Adele and Paul Epworth’s Oscar-winning “Skyfall,” and Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise,” and two dark horses, “Wrecking Ball” and Tegan and Sara’s “Closer.”

BEST NEW ARTIST With so many breakthroughs in 2012 and 2013, the question isn’t who will be nominated – it’s who’s going to be left out. Let’s start with the frontrunners: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Lorde, and Imagine Dragons.

Then, let’s add in the next batch of tough competitors: Kacey Musgraves, Florida Georgia Line, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, and Icona Pop. Then, a list of maybes: Phillip Phillips, Tamar Braxton, Rene Marie, Pentatonix, Haim, Gary Clark Jr., Avicii, and Disclosure.

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Books

Winter – relax and read

An LGBT-focused holiday roundup of recently published books AMERICAN SAVAGE: INSIGHTS, SLIGHTS, AND FIGHTS ON FAITH, SEX, LOVE, AND POLITICS DAN SAVAGE (Dutton; 320 pp) I would be remiss to not include Savage’s latest work in this guide, given that the book is great for everyone on your list. Covering a wide range of topics from Bisexuality to heterosexual coming-out to religion’s role in equality, American Savage makes a case for all the topics that come up around the dinner table. Savage has always had a way with words in his essays, drawing on provocative subject matter sure to start a discussion or debate in any household.

THE END OF SAN FRANCISCO MATTILDA BERNSTEIN SYCAMORE (City Lights; 192 pp) Relatively new to Seattle, Sycamore is a rising force to be reckoned with in the Queer literature genre. As the editor of the book of essays entitled Why Are Faggots So Afraid of Faggots? (a LAMBDA Literary Award nominee), Sycamore is no stranger to raising the bar for intense, personal exploration of the Queer identity. In The End of San Francisco, Sycamore opens up about her experiences as a young, impressionable Queer woman coming into her own against a backdrop

by Jeremy Behrens SGN Contributing Writer Along with the holiday season comes a little more time to relax and enjoy a respite from the daily grind. Whether that means celebrating with friends, spending quality time with family, or just indulging yourself, a good book is always a great companion this time of year. LGBTQ writing over the last year has been plentiful with some apparent overall shifts in its style and focus. So if you are looking for something for yourself this season, or perhaps the perfect stocking stuffer for someone on your gift list, here are some of the best reads of 2013.

THE ABSOLUTIST JOHN BOYNE (Other Press; 320 pp) Set during World War II, Boyne’s novel following the passion of two soldiers via letters unfolds into a gripping tale of what living as a Gay solider was like during that time. Although fiction, The Absolutist is a riveting look into what drives the relationships we have in spite of the world around us. The narrative starts off a bit slow but soon picks up to flesh out two very unique characters searching for their identities during history’s biggest war.

DON’T LET ME GO J.H. TRUMBLE (Kensington; 288 pp) I can’t speak highly enough of Trumble’s work as a Gay young adult fiction writer.

For a genre rife with generalities, stereotypes, and very vanilla storylines, Trumble

has truly broken the mold for this genre. In Don’t Let Me Go, Trumble dives into longdistance relationships, sexual assault, and the power of a community of support. Her characters come to life on the page and face many of the same problems faced by

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young LGBTQ community members today. Where once Alex Sanchez seemed to be the spotlight writer for this demographic, I would be happy to see Trumble forge the way for this genre with her layered and thought-provoking texts.

of AIDS, drug overdoses, and sex, dealing with an array of issues universally faced by members of our community. Perhaps one of the most heartfelt and emotionally raw reads of the year, The End of San Francisco is a testament to the power writing has on the human experience.

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SATURDAY - November 30

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. etsyRAIN Handmade Holiday Show. 11am-5pm. Elliott Hall, Pier 66, 2325 Alaskan Way. Support local & shop over 90 small businesses under one roof. FREE swag bags to the first 100 shoppers. www.etsyrain.com Magic in the Market. 1-5pm. Pike Place Market, 1st Ave & Pike St. Tree lighting, photos with Santa and his favorite elf under The Clock, Figgy carolers, original stocking stuffers, specialty foods & handcrafted gifts for everyone. Free parking 10am-2pm.

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

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

Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. For more information visit www.rainbowbridge club.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com Seattle Men in Leather 25th Annual Leather Daddy & Daddy’s boy Contest. 6-9pm. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave. www.seattlemeninleather.org “Cabaret” - Set in Russia with All-Male Cast (11/28-12/13). 8pm. Cornish Playhouse, 201 Mercer St. A groundbreaking modern production of “Cabaret” set in Russia, featuring an all-male cast. www,artsonthewaterfront.com Dina Martina Christmas Show 2014 - The Best of the Best! (11/29-12/31). 8pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Pagentry & pathos! Glamour & gifts! Hilarity & hits! This year’s show will have it all because it will be the Best of the Best! Dina perfoms her all-time greatest holiday hits from the all-unique Christmas shows she’s done in Seattle over the past years. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. www.brownpapertickets. com/event/451053 Seattle Men’s Chorus “Play it Again, Santa” (11/3012/22). 8pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave & Union St. Relive musical moments from holidays past & hear brand new versions of festive favorites. Tickets $28-$78.

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SUNDAY - December 1

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Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 3238382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGay HikingGroup/ Border Riders Motorcycle Club First Sunday Ride. 9am-rendezvous; 9:30am. Broadway Grill, 314 Broadway E. Meets 1st Sunday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www. borderriders.com Seattle Sunday Bowlers. 10am. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW Oregon St). Open bowl every Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You don’t have to worry about how you bowl! $4.25 + $1 shoe rental. 329-1515.

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

Contact Forrest Rode, 920-6117, Mike Chin (509) 990-0007, or Doug Allison, doug.l.allison@gmail.com. www.dharmabuddies.org Seattle Men in Leather 25th Annual Leather Daddy & Daddy’s boy Victory Brunch. 11am-2pm. CC Attle’s, 1701 E Olive Way. Brunch to congratulate the newest Seattle Leather Daddy & Daddy’s boy. www. seattlemeninleather.org Just for Today. 12-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Drop-in 12-step (Narcotics Anonymous) group open to anyone in recovery. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 121:30pm. Seattle University Student Center, 901 12th Ave, Room 122. Every Sunday. LGBTQ supported.

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

Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. A chance for youth to talk with others about their experiences & concerns related to identifying as Transgender. www.lamberthouse.org Lambert House Art Night. 7:30-9:30pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Washington Gender Alliance Support Group Meeting in Shoreline. 7:30pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline. Meets every Monday.

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

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ence, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattleal-anon.org Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. Perfect for guys looking for more relaxed play, who are just getting back into soccer, just learning the game and/or want to supplement their competitive play with a recreational team. To sign up visit www.raincitysoccer.org Menorahs & Mtizvahs. 2-3:30pm. Jewish Family Services, 1601 16th Ave. Interfaith & Jewish-by-choice families welcome. Join us for snacks, story, songs & lighting the fifth candle of Chanukah.

Rain City Jacks. 1st Sunday each month, 2pm; 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm. West Queen Anne/ Interbay. Location & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & non-profit private club. Membership required. Adult men only. Enrollment available at the door. www.raincityjacks.org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5033.

Seattle Men’s Chorus “Play it Again, Santa” (11/3012/22). 2pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave & Union St. Relive musical moments from holidays past & hear brand new versions of festive favorites. Tickets $28-$78.

388-1400; seattlemenschorus.org Discussion Series - One Hemisphere, Indivisible: Permanent Revolution & Neoliberalism in the Americas. 3-4:30pm. 4710 University Way NE, Suite 100. Meets every Sunday. This timely book by Guerry Hoddersen, journalist & feminist organizer, examines the roots of the US economic crisis & its relationship to the upheavals across Latin America, with special emphasis on the role of women, immigrants & US labor in building cross-border solidarity. FREE. Sponsored

by Freedom Socialist Party. 713-8056, fspseattle@ mindspring.com, www.socialism.com PFLAG/Kittitas County. 4-5:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 3rd & Ruby Sts, Ellensburg. Meets the first Sunday of every month. For information, (509) 925-7937.

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

SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County.

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

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

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

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

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

Open to all Gay & Bisexual men in Snohomish County.

David, (425) 339-5238.

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

Call Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600 ext 155, or email sarahh@rays.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org Gay/Bi Prostate Cancer Group. 6:30-8pm. Gilda’s Club, 1400 Broadway. Meets 1st Tuesday each month.

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

Meets 1st Tuesday each month. OYC is a Gay & Lesbian yacht club for people who own boats of any size or type & for people who enjoy boating. The club sponsors monthly outings. 709-BOAT, www.oycnw.org Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Topics range from family issues to school happenings to like/lust/ love relationships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Cineoke! Doors 6:30pm, Show 7pm. Jewelbox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 2nd Ave. Meets 1st Tuesday each month. You’re the star of your favorite movie musical. Pick any scene to sing along to, while the film & lyrics are projected onto the screen. There are hundreds of songs to choose from, or you can bring your own special request on DVD. $8 cover.

Sponsored by Three Dollar Bill Cinema. www.threedollarbillcinema.org Friends in Adoption Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Childhaven Community Center, 1345 22nd Ave NE, Auburn.

Meets 1st Tuesday each month (Sept-June) with presentations by guest speakers on adoption-related issues. A support group for waiting families as well as a place to provide educational meetings for parents before, during & after adoption. More info & to RSVP, call 264-5136; friendsinadoption@yahoo.com.

Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI).

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

Every Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction.

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

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

7-8:30pm. University Congregational Church, 4515

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Seattle Jazz Vespers. 6-8pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, Seneca St & Harvard Ave. 1st Sunday of every month (October-June). The historic Gothic sanctuary of Seattle First Baptist Church is offered to the best jazz groups in the city to perform 100 minutes of their own popular music. FREE. For info 325-6051, www. seattlefirstbaptist.org/sjv Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Every Sunday (except during the summer). Regular league bowling. Jeff, 932-3731.

“Cabaret” - Set in Russia with All-Male Cast (11/28-12/13). 8pm. Cornish Playhouse, 201 Mercer St. A groundbreaking modern production of “Cabaret” set in Russia, featuring an all-male cast. www,artsonthewaterfront.com Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

MONDAY - December 2

16th Ave NE, Pilgrim Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. 545-3521.

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

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

Meet & mingle in an engaging, feminist, Bisexualsupportive environment. www.sbwn.net.

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

Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. For info & location call Dennis at 363-4500 or www.outdrum.com Ageless. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Bellingham. 7:30-9pm. St James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St., Bellingham. Every Tuesday.

(360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance.com.

(See Wednesday listing at 7:30pm for details.)

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. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 414-8797. www.otterpolo.com.

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WEDNESDAY - December 4

Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. www.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. 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 Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6-7:15pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Discuss the best LGBT novels with other book-lovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come once or come every week.

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

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

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

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

Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300.

All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. www.ingersollcenter.org PFLAG/Renton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Wells Ave S, Renton. Meets 1st Wednesday each month. PFLAG/Renton: 425235-4139. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www. seattle-pflag.org.

Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemovie bears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Sex, Dating & Healthy Relationships. 7-8pm.

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

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

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Ham for the Holidays: Close Encounters of the Pork Rind (Preview 12/4; Opening Night 12/5; Show runs thru12/22). 7:30pm. ACT Falls Theater, 700 Union St. Comedians Lisa Koch & Peggy Platt (AKA Dos Fallopia) bring their sketch comedy chops & a trunkful of characters to ACT. Tickets $15-$33. www.acttheatre.org Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome.

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

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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. A structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender identity & expression. All adults are welcomed, including those who are questioning, allies, or identify as FTM, MTF, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex, among others. (360) 445-2411; www. washingtongenderalliance.com.

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

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

THURSDAY - December 5

Alcoholics Anonymous “Safe & Sober Group.”

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

BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting.

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

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

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

FREE. 622-5555 x 212.

Happy Hour Meditation. 5:30-6:40pm. Gay City, 517 E Pike St. Every Thursday. Drop-ins welcome.

We meditate silently for 25 minutes, followed by a short open discussion. No admittance after 5:45pm to respect those who are meditating. www.healingand transformationcenter.com Seattle Human Rights Commission. 6-8pm.

Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Ave. Meets 1st Thursday each month. The commission advocates for justice & equal opportunity & collaborates with & educates the public & private sectors about how to prevent & eliminate discrimination city-wide. Meetings open to the public. 684-4540.

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Shifting Gears. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937.

Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 14-22. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.)

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

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

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

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

Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower Atrium. Every Thursday. Support meetings for Gay fathers & Gay men who are currently or previously married. Safe, anonymous, non-judgmental environment of caring fathers & friends. www.gfas.org, http:// groups.yahoo.com/groups/gayfathersseattle Gay Male Sexuality & Relationships. 7:30-9pm.

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

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Ham for the Holidays: Close Encounters of the Pork Rind (Preview 12/4; Opening Night 12/5; Show runs thru12/22). 7:30pm. ACT Falls Theater, 700 Union St. Comedians Lisa Koch & Peggy Platt (AKA Dos Fallopia) bring their sketch comedy chops

& a trunkful of characters to ACT. Tickets $15-$33. www.acttheatre.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 - December 6

Gifts & Greens Galore (12/6 & 12/7). 10am-4pm.

Washington Park Arboretum, Graham Visitors Center.

A wonderful selection of botanical holiday decorations including sustainably harvested wreaths, swags & garlands. FREE admission & parking. www.arboretumfoundation.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 (Also Thursdays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.)

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

7pm. Calamus Auditorium at Gay City, 517 E Pike St. Teeman will read from his recent book “In Bed With Gore Vidal: Hustlers, Hollywood & the Private World of an American Master,” a biography of Vidal’s sexual & private life & how both intersected with his work & public life. www.timteeman.com Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm.

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

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

FREE. www.raincountrydance.org.

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

LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 7:45pm.

Seattle Counseling Service, Rainbow Room, 1216 Pine St at Melrose Ave. Every Friday. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org Dina Martina Christmas Show 2014 - The Best of the Best! (11/29-12/31). 8pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Pagentry & pathos! Glamour & gifts! Hilarity & hits! This year’s show will have it all because it will be the Best of the Best! Dina perfoms he all-time greatest holiday hits from the all-unique Christmas shows she’s done in Seattle over the past years. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. www.brownpapertickets. com/event/451053 Ham for the Holidays: Close Encounters of the Pork Rind (Preview 12/4; Opening Night 12/5; Show runs thru12/22). 8pm. ACT Falls Theater, 700 Union St. Comedians Lisa Koch & Peggy Platt (AKA Dos Fallopia) bring their sketch comedy chops & a trunkful of characters to ACT. Tickets $15-$33. www. acttheatre.org

SATURDAY - December 7

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

WA Health Exchange Assistance. 10am-2pm.

Calamus Auditorium, Gay City, 517 E Pike St. Want to sign up for healthcare under the Affordable Care Act, but have questions or need assistance? Gay City invites the community to learn about & sign up for insurance under the ACA. resources@gaycity.org, www.gaycity.org Northwest Bears Meet & Greet Beer Bust. 6-10pm.

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

Ham for the Holidays: Close Encounters of the Pork Rind (Preview 12/4; Opening Night 12/5; Show runs thru12/22). 8pm. ACT Falls Theater, 700 Union St. Comedians Lisa Koch & Peggy Platt (AKA Dos Fallopia) bring their sketch comedy chops & a trunkful of characters to ACT. Tickets $15-$33. www. acttheatre.org

SUNDAY - December 8

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

No Safeword Writers Group. 1-3pm. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support for members’ efforts.NSWG@sexpositiveculture. org; www.nosafewordwritersgroup.org. (Also meets 4th Monday, 7-9pm.)

Ham for the Holidays: Close Encounters of the Pork Rind (Preview 12/4; Opening Night 12/5; Show runs thru12/22). 2pm. ACT Falls Theater, 700 Union St. Comedians Lisa Koch & Peggy Platt (AKA Dos Fallopia) bring their sketch comedy chops & a trunkful of characters to ACT. Tickets $15-$33. www. acttheatre.org 4th Annual HoliGAYS! 4-8pm. Poco Wine & Spirits, 1408 E Pine St. Drink wine, be merry, rock out with some untz untz beats. Seattle native DJ Skiddle will be setting up & spinning for your drunken amusement,

Celebrating 40 Years!

while various holiday treats are served up alongside our usual tapas tasty bites.

Ski Buddies Monthly Potluck. 6pm. Meets 2nd Sunday each month (Oct-Feb). Come & hear about all the great ski trips & winter activities Ski Buddies has planned. Whether you snow board, downhill, cross-country, or telemark, there are trips & events for you. Bring a potluck dish to share. www.skibuddies.org Seattle Dance Project “Our Gala, Shall We Dance.”

Arctic Club Dome Room, 700 3rd Ave. For details visit seattledanceproject.com Seattle Men’s Chorus “Play it Again, Santa” (11/3012/22). 7:30pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave & Union St. Relive musical moments from holidays past & hear brand new versions of festive favorites. Tickets $28$78. 388-1400; seattlemenschorus.org Dina Martina Christmas Show 2014 - The Best of the Best! (11/29-12/31). 8pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Pagentry & pathos! Glamour & gifts! Hilarity & hits! This year’s show will have it all because it will be the Best of the Best! Dina perfoms her all-time greatest holiday hits from the all-unique Christmas shows she’s done in Seattle over the past years. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. www.brownpapertickets. com/event/451053

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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

American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver.us Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html Bent Writing Institute promotes written & spoken word in our LGBTQI communities. 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.

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

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

Report domestic violence and sexual assault.

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

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

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

LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; LGBTMS Connection@gmail.com. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers.

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

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

Visit us online www.sgn.org

Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project - gayhistnw@aol.com Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption: 4417602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworksseattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybe babyseattle.org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www. seattle-pflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Program at API Chaya, 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multiculturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 7813565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@ yahoo. com, www.macctsea.org; Nubian Pride Productions, nubianpride@gmail.com; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw.org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164.

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

norities: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ personal/glbt.aspx Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 682-6711; www.q-law.org; Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - 235-7235.

Resource & Referral Line can connect you to LGBT-friendly resources throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Call 323-LGBT Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. At other times leave voice mail.

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

Seattle Area Support Groups & Community Center (SASG) provides emotional support and personal development services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, the Queer communities, and those who love them.

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503.

Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families. 323-1768.

Seattle Out & Proud - 206-322-9561; www.seattle pride.org Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Seattle PrideFest - www.seattlepridefest.org Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network - www.shift recovery.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, until 7pm Tuesdays.

(425) 339-5298.

Social Outreach Seattle (SOSea) - www.facebook. com/socialoutreachseattle SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail. com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcity softball.org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/

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EthylForever CarClub/; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops: www.jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures. org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www. puddletownsquares.org; Rain City Soccer: www.raincitysoccer.org; Rain Country Dance Association: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; Sea Dawgs: LGBT ice hockey - SkateSeaDawgs@gmail.com and on Facebook; 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.seattleunitedsl.com; Seattle Volleyball Club: www.seattlevolleyballclub.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www. teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934.

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

720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Lesbians Over 40: 722-0729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc. org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www.pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com; Seattle Girls of Leather: www.sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbianconcern. org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/womenof westseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http://lbtqhealthywca.blogspot.com, twitter.com/ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 461-4493.

YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth. org; Health Education Youth Outreach: for LGBTQ youth, ages 16-24 - Jessica Hatlo, 206-957-1665, jessicah@llaa.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.MatthewsPlace. com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter. org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag. org; Pizza Klatch: weekly lunchtime support groups for LGBTQ youth in Thurston County, www.pizzaklatch. org; Prism: for LGBTQ youth, 14-21, in Puyallup Cherise.Alexander@ multicare.org; www.facebook. com/PuyallupPrism; Proud Out Wonderful (POW!): for LGBTQ youth, 13-21, in South King County, 206326-9112, www.facebook.com/proudoutwonderful; Q Youth Resources: in Kitsap County - 360-698-3335; www.kchaf.org; Queer Youth Space: 206-495-9963; www.queeryouth space.org; Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS): LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth drop-in group, ages 12-18 - Sarah Hardin, 425271-5600, ext 155; sarahh@rays.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 451-SAFE (451-7233) (non-emergency), 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1877-723-3723) (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www. thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@ chs-nw.org; Vista Youth Center: for LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth, ages 14-21, in Kennewick, 509-396-5198, www.vistayouthcenter.org; YouthCare/ Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org

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