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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Xanadu : a million lights are dancing still MICHAE L BRUNK

Becca Orts in Xanadu

a feast of flag-waving fun

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor FREEDOM FANTASIA THE TRIPLE DOOR Through July 8 Things don’t always happen the way we remember them. And a good case can be made that history, particularly American history, didn’t always happen the way it is recorded.

In fact, these days, if you asked someone, “What date does Independence Day fall on?” they would almost certainly not say July 4.

Be that as it may, DeLouRue Presents, the production company of Kitten LaRue (The Atomic Bombshells), BenDeLaCreme (Homo for the Holidays), and Lou Henry Hoover (The Cherdonna and Lou Show) don’t mind: Freedom Fantasia, a liberty-en-

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Overstuffed Rome a disappointing afterthought PHILIPP E ANTONE LLO

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by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer LES MISÉRABLES 5TH AVENUE THEATER Through July 8 The musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel Les Misérables is known throughout the world. Seen by more than 50 million people in 38 countries, the Cameron Mackintosh phenomenon continues to please audiences everywhere. Now celebrating the 25th anniversary of its London premiere, the musical sweeps its way into Seattle and is as thrilling as it ever has been.

The story is an epic one, but ultimately it is about redemption. After years on a chain gang, Jean Valjean is released on parole. When people show

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by Marian Michener SGN A&E Writer I was impressed with Alison Carey’s adaptation of The Very Merry Wives of Windsor, reset in Iowa in the present time, as an argument for Gay marriage. My partner, however, found it didactic and preaching to the choir. The direction by Christopher Liam Moore got all the details right. Scenic design by Chrisopher Acebo and costumes

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David Kelly’s Falstaff was right on. In the updating, he is a senator who has failed in the Iowa caucuses. Terri McMahon was strong as Margaret, one of the wives, as was Hina Daniels as Alice Ford, the other one.

Robin Goodrin Nordli was convincing as Francie Ford. We joked about the fact that Catherine Coulson, who plays Miss Quickly, was the Log Lady in Twin Peaks.

Medea/Macbeth/Cinderella is an adaptation of the plays by Euripides, Shakespeare, and Rodgers & Hammerstein, respectively,

by Bill Rauch and Tracy Young (the pair also co-direct). Rauch, who is OSF’s artistic director, has had a 30-year love affair with the play.

My spouse thought Cinderella didn’t go well with the dark material of the other two plays, but my stepdaughter and I thought it was defensible.

We all agreed Miriam Laube’s performance as Medea was apt. I liked Christopher Liam Moore’s Lady Macbeth, but my significant other thought he looked like a drag queen playing Gloria Swanson. The rest of the ensemble was strong throughout.

Our daughter pointed out that the scenery

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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS IS YOUR CRISIS INFINITY BOX THEATRE PROJECT (at Ethnic Cultural Theatre) Through July 8 A 14-member cast is needed to produce this new, 45-minute adaptation by Catherine Kettrick of a 1976 short story by Kate Wilhelm, Ladies and Gentlemen, This is Your Crisis. Fortunately, only two of those cast members are on stage: Geni Hawkins and David Alan Morrison. The rest are voices from a constantly streaming television broadcast that the two actors watch obsessively over the course of a weekend.

Lottie and Butcher are TV junkies who spend every weekend glued to a reality show called This Is Your Crisis. Televised in real time, the show involves four crazy people vying to win $5,000,000 (the contestants really are crazy, because you have to be diagnosed with some extreme mental condition to be eligible). The show’s premise, essentially, is that by having their very survival challenged, these people can regain their ability to manage everyday life.

Hawkins and Morrison are also called upon to get so angry at one another that they commit physical violence. They clearly care for each other, but the implication is that the enormous time-suck of TV-watching creates severe dysfunction in their relationship.

There’s also a sneaky suggestion that they both are so enamored with the show that

they each want to commit some crazy crime that would qualify them to be contestants.

Infinity Box Theatre Project is a new company that focuses on the nexus of science, technology, and humans. Toward this end, they host discussions after each performance. Kettrick, artistic director and adaptor/director of the play, said she read the story over 30 years ago and knew then that she wanted to bring it to the stage. It just took a long time to realize her dream.

Wilhelm graced the theater with her presence on opening night. She said her prescient story came from anger with game shows and their manipulative presence in our lives, and how television hooks us. It’s clear that things have only gotten worse since then, and audience members commented on how we now have the option to indulge our TV habit everywhere we go, with iPads and smartphones. There are also ever-more invasive ways for producers to hook us into viewing, such as audience polls and social media interaction.

The play is very static, in the sense that just about all one does is watch two people watching television, but there is a lot to think about while you do. One audience member commented that she wasn’t watching the actors watch TV – she was watching herself watch.

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Dryden were amazing.

Jessica Thebus’ direction of As You Like It is a feminist version, including a mime show of the mothers of Orlando, Rosalind, and Celia. This is the first time I’ve seen this play include the mothers. Todd Rosenthal’s set is a massive clockwork mechanism with decorations representing day and night. Linda Roethke’s Victorian costumes work well.

Wayne Carr’s Orlando and Erica Sullivan’s Rosalind had chemistry. Deaf actor Howie Seago was good as Duke Senior.

My partner liked the interlacing of sign language into the action, which was fun to see. It was nice to have a woman, Kathryn Meisle, play the role of Jacques, though a friend pointed out that she wasn’t as melancholy as the role requires. I agreed.

Joseph Haj’s direction of Henry V is lush.

Richard Hay’s scenery and Jan Chambers’ costumes help. John Tufts, as the king, has matured nicely through the Henriad, getting to the point where he is willing to judge his former raucous companions. Howie Seago plays the Duke of Exeter. My spouse would have liked his translator’s signing to have been more visible. Brooke Parks was sweet as Katherine, Princess of France.

Sue Carney did an interesting Green Show about Elizabethan musical instruments. She has been involved in the Green Show for a long time, including having been the director at one point. on, and Ted Deasy in The Very Merry Wives of Windsor, Iowa (l to r) Robin Goodrin Nordli, Gina Daniels, Terri McMah Iowa. r, Windso of Wives Merry runs through October 13; Medea/Macbeth/ The Very Cinderella through November 3; As You Like It through October 14; and Henry V speare Festival is located in Ashland, near at www.osfashland.org or by calling (541) through October 12. The Oregon Shake- the California border. Tickets are available 482-4331.

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Latest Spider-Man doesn’t spin a finished web I’m torn when it comes to The Amazing Spider-Man. I wasn’t a gigantic fan of Sam Raimi’s initial Spider-Man adventure, but I did enjoy it for what it was. It wasn’t until Spider-Man 2 that I went over the moon for the wall-crawler – that film was close to a comic-book masterpiece thanks to Alfred Molina’s sublime performance as Doctor Octopus. But Spider-Man 3? Well, that was close to a disaster, and it’s easy to see why. Even with promised massive paydays, Raimi, and stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, ultimately walked away from the franchise.

The funny thing is, as a stand-alone origin story, director Marc Webb’s take on Stan Lee and Steve Ditko’s iconic character works pretty well. Weaving in a prologue involving Peter Parker’s (Andrew Garfield) missing parents (Campbell Scott, Embeth Davidtz) and how the teenager ended up with his Uncle Ben (Martin Sheen) and Aunt May (Sally Field), the film manages to not be a carbon copy of the 2002 version.

Additionally, subbing the willful and headstrong Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone) into the mix was a great way to create additional distance between that film and this one, crafting a new relationship for the blossoming superhero most (comics fans exempted) know nothing about.

But it is still an origin story, and, coming only a decade after the Raimi version, Webb’s still has trouble feeling close to fresh. There’s still a radioactive spider, there’s still that moment where the oncetimid Parker stands up to the bullies who tormented him, and there’s still a crisis of conscience due to the death of a loved one that leads him to become New York’s leading vigilante. Sure, the team of writers – including James Vanderbilt (Zodiac), Alvin Sargent (Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man 3), and Steve Kloves (The Fabulous Baker Boys, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) – have shaken things up, and not all of what transpires follows the known template.

But it’s still familiar, and at times it can feel humdrum and tired.

However, that’s not the real problem with

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continued from cover stages and bewildering guises. But whereas his last film tapped into something special, becoming a universal saga of what it means to live in the now and embrace one’s current reality for the magical wonder it is, To Rome With Love is something of a mystifying – sometimes glorious, oftentimes annoying – failure. The movie never finds its footing, and while it’s certainly not Allen’s worst film ever, it is unlikely to be well-remembered.

Renowned American architect John (Alec Baldwin) is vacationing in Rome, returning to some of the same streets and neighborhoods he resided in back when he was a wide-eyed student learning his craft. Near his old apartment he runs into Jack (Jesse Eisenberg), a pleasant young man oddly following in many of John’s footsteps. He’s got a live-in fellow graduate student girlfriend, Sally (Greta Gerwig), whom he supposedly loves. But when Sally’s best friend, a selfpossessed young actress named Monica (Ellen Page), comes for an extended visit all bets are off, John seeing numerous commonalities as Jack enters into a passionate, yet almost certainly doomed, affair.

Elsewhere in the city, newlyweds Antonio (Alessandro Tiberi) and Milly (Alessandra Mastronardi) have come to celebrate their honeymoon as well as see him set up in a cushy high-profile job facilitated by

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this picture. The real problem is the central story, which leads to a ludicrous final stretch that had me giggling under my breath. What starts out great – Peter comes into contact with Dr. Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans), a scientist who had once worked closely with his father – comes crashing down with a gigantic thud, the last 30 minutes a silly hodgepodge of lunatic clichés way beyond belief.

It’s an idiotic, overly chaotic mess.

Which is a shame, because the casting is spectacular. Garfield is a great Peter Parker – his exquisite chemistry with Stone makes me want to watch the two of them in some college-age romantic comedy. They have a dynamic that’s wittily sublime, and director Webb handles their moments together with same idiosyncratic relish he brought to (500) Days of Summer. Sheen and Field are likewise close to perfection as the understanding relatives who take Peter into their home. As for Ifans, he makes the most out of a thinly scripted character, his first few scenes with Garfield hinting at a complexity absent from the rest of the picture once Dr. Connor’s transformation into the Lizard begins. Also good is Dennis Leary as Captain Stacy, Gwen’s father and an authority figure determined to bring Spider-Man to justice for his unchecked vigilantism – but again, the movie’s handling of the character during the climactic stretch leaves much to be desired.

There is potential here – tons of it. The problem is none of it is delivered on as the dramatics come to a head. Spider-Man and the Lizard battle, Gwen finds herself in the middle of it, and all of New York finds itself in danger. But for the life of me I could never quite figure out why anything that was happening was taking place. The villain’s motivations are weird at best and nonsensical at worst, and the way he goes about implementing his plan feels like something that would have been concocted by Snidely Whiplash. Throw in a last-second bit of citywide benevolence even dumber than that in Ghostbusters 2 and the result is close Amazing Spider-Man to hilarious. It took all my effort to keep Andrew Garfield stars as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in The from laughing my butt off as I sat in the theater taking it in. and the actors who bring it to life are all Will sequels deliver what this initial film to find out. For all The Amazing Spider- good, and I’m curious to see what happens doesn’t? I haven’t a clue, but I am intrigued Man gets wrong, the template it plays from next. his well-connected, extended family. But while she gets lost on the streets of Rome looking for a salon, he ends up the victim of mistaken identity when a sexy, and expensive, prostitute (Penélope Cruz) enters his bedroom. One thing leads to another and Antonio is forced to pass her off as his wife while Milly finds herself having lunch with cinematic legend, and noted Lothario, Luca Salta (Antonio Albanese) – each encounter having a gigantic impact upon the couple’s potential for future happiness.

But that’s not all. There’s also Leopoldo Pisanello (Roberto Benigni), an Italian nobody who’s famous for being famous, stalked by the paparazzi while his opinions about breakfast foods and shaving techniques lead the nightly news. At the same time, Jerry (Allen) and his wife Phyllis (Judy Davis) have come to Rome to meet their daughter Hayley’s (Alison Pill) fiancé Michelangelo (Flavio Parenti). Jerry, a retired classical music producer, is sure he’s discovered greatness when he hears Michelangelo’s father, Giancarlo (Fabio Armiliato), singing opera in the shower.

There’s a lot going on – too much, if you ask me – and I can’t help but think that if Allen had edited himself a bit this might have been gloriously entertaining. But the shifts between vignettes are clunky and haphazard, and sometimes it’s hard to get a feel for exactly what Allen is trying to say or what his ultimate point is. Just as I was getting absorbed by one story, getting wrapped up inside its whimsical nuances, the filmmaker

would shift gears and spotlight another tale, and the more times it happened the more annoyed I became.

I did love the subplot involving Antonio and Milly, their dueling escapades bordering on heavenly. I also found Allen’s treatise on modern celebrity culture centered on Leopoldo to be prescient and spot-on, using Benigni’s droopy hound-dog façade to perfection. Both these stories kept me transfixed, and whenever the focus switched away from them it was all I could do to keep from yelling at the screen.

Of the other storylines, the one focusing on Jerry, Phyllis, Hayley, Michelangelo, and Giancarlo is potentially the most interesting, but the absurdist idiosyncrasies integral to it are so over the top I had trouble caring what was going to happen. It didn’t help that none of these people (other than Giancarlo, who’s impossible to dislike) are ones I’d ever want to hang out with, let alone get to know intimately – all of them so selfabsorbed inside their own little worlds and beliefs that more often than not I wanted to slap them.

Then there’s John’s flight of fancy revolving around his mysterious relationship with Jack. Parts of this are divine, ascending to the same mystically metaphorical heights reached by Midnight in Paris. Other aspects drove me crazy – some of the conversations between John and Monica are close to insulting. Baldwin is excellent, with many of his verbal asides and karmic witticisms hitting the bull’s-eye, but this tangent never

reaches its emotionally satisfying potential, making it easily the film’s most frustrating subplot – mainly because it could have been its best.

Closing in on 77, Woody Allen shows no signs of slowing down, still putting out roughly a movie a year and traipsing around the globe bringing in international stars of all stripes as he does so. He’s still a fascinating auteur, one whose every film is automatically a must-see. But in the case of To Rome With Love, one can’t help but wish Allen had slowed down and edited himself a bit before proceeding to principal photography. The movie is overstuffed and vague, and while the better elements are wonderful the lesser ones irritate, making the final product a disappointing afterthought in the career of a filmmaker we all know can do much better.

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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer JASON MRAZ WAIKIKI SHELL, HONOLULU July 1 Jason Mraz and Hawaii are a perfect combination. His music – laid-back pop tunes with light folk and reggae elements plus humble lyrics that often combine natural scenery with personal relationships – offers just the right tonic for carefree island dwellers.

Mraz performed to a large audience last weekend at the Waikiki Shell, a premier outdoor concert venue located in the state’s busiest tourist district. The concert was an add-on date to his Asian tour leg, which saw the Grammy winner appear in South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Singapore, to name just a few stops on his itinerary.

Opening with “Everything Is Sound” from his newest album, Love Is a Four Letter Word, Mraz set the tone for an evening of soothing, refreshing tunes that seemed as organic as the palm trees swaying gently under a dark blue sky freckled with stars.

Joined by a full band that included a threepiece brass section and five or six other musicians, he played an effortless version of “The Freedom Song” that was highlighted by a splash of reggae.

“I just brushed my teeth, so I’m feeling pretty fresh,” said Mraz to a crowd that continually squealed and screamed throughout the two-hour concert, an abbreviated version (if you can believe that) of his standard live show.

“Bella Luna,” a track from 2005’s Mr. A–Z, was absolutely gorgeous under the moonlight and featured a subtle, slow horn solo. “Butterfly,” from 2008’s We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things., got many fans in

the audience busting a move. Mraz introduced it by telling everybody, “I won’t be offended if you get up and do a nasty dance to this song.”

Appearance-wise, Mraz is overdue for a trip to the barber. His bushy hair puffed out from both sides of his head, squashed by a funky hat, and his facial hair added years to a guy who recently turned 35. But he’s still in great shape, as his slim jeans and fitted long T-shirt made evident.

Comically, Mraz took responsibility for his wild locks. “I’d like to apologize for my hair,” he quipped. “It’s in the middle of doing something.”

Images of women (and a cute dog) were flashed on a screen behind the drum set during “The Woman I Love,” while photos of Mraz’s grandfather (I’m guessing, but not certain) were visible during “Frank D. Fixer.” A backup vocalist, who at times played violin or shook a tambourine, filled in for Colbie Caillat on a peachy rendition of “Lucky.” “You and I Both” was cradled by a flute and light drum taps.

“This is the part of the show where I eat cantaloupe, and make it a spiritual experience,” joked Mraz as he put away a piece of melon.

“Living in the Moment,” the best number of the evening, and “I’m Yours” closed out the main set. The audience was invited to sing along to the latter, and they did so eagerly and boldly. Surprisingly, the crowd sounded like a rehearsed background chorus. For an encore, Mraz performed a solo version of “93 Million Miles” with his hat now off and was then rejoined by the full band on “I Won’t Give Up.” He exited the amphitheatre giving the audience the Hawaiian shaka sign.

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quality performer. He’s always been entertaining, yet these days his vocals stand out better than before with a more soulful energy on stage that feels pure and genuine.

He’s older now, and personal maturity factors into an artist’s growth. But his song arrangements are improved and more memorable – “The Remedy (I Won’t Worry)” sounded new all over again after 10 years of being played around the world hundreds upon hundreds of times.

I say this honestly: there’s no finer place to see Jason Mraz than at the Waikiki Shell.

One reason is the lush tropical setting, the other is that his Hawaiian fans are so much fun to be around.

The Honolulu appearance was partially recorded for an upcoming episode of Opening Act, a TV series on the E! Channel that allows an unknown artist to open a concert for a marquee talent. Mraz chose a young man named Jono (if I’m spelling it correctly), who hails from Colorado. While Jono possesses a strong voice, his selected songs for the show were unappealing and seemed a mismatch for his gospel-like pipes.

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tectable in Jett’s voice, but she’s retained that deep growl that made her famous in the ’80s. A female trailblazer on electric guitar as well, her speedy riffs probably didn’t have the crunch outdoors that they would have had in an indoor concert hall. (In 2003, Jett and Joni Mitchell were the only women included in Rolling Stone’s top 100 guitarists of all time.)

“Crimson and Clover” got a lot of support from fans offering assistance with backup vocals. Jett was joined by her usual cohorts, the Blackhearts. Over the years, members have come and gone so I’m not quite sure who was on stage with her at Snoqualmie.

Jett sealed the main portion of her concert with the anthemic “I Hate Myself for Loving You” before delivering a two-song encore that included a great version of the ballad “Little Liar.”

Inspiring the Hollywood film The Runaways, the name of her initial band, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts were ear candy on a breezy Tuesday night. A veteran now on the casino live-music circuit, who occasionally appears at big festivals, I can’t help wondering if she’ll return to a city theater or showroom, where the quality of sound and overall performance is sure to be better.

What I do know from seeing her in action is that whatever her age [she’s 53 –Ed.], Jett is nowhere near ready to extinguish the flame.

Joan Jett keeps on rocking JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS SNOQUALMIE CASINO July 3 I’m not sure how old Joan Jett is, and it isn’t relevant. What matters is that she’s still got plenty of girl power left. One of the first women to transition successfully from the punk scene to mainstream rock, the Pennsylvania native is embraced by Gay and straight fans equally.

Her set list at Snoqualmie Casino’s outdoors summer stage included mostly the familiar. “Bad Reputation,” “Cherry Bomb,” and “Do You Want to Touch Me” were motored through early in the concert, and the crowd seemed to know all the words to them.

Rocker chicks in black clothes and punkish hairdos were prevalent, yet a surprising number of dudes in leather jackets showed up too. Jett herself wore a pair of tight black leather pants, a gray tank top, and sneakers.

Her slick hair was parted at the middle and barely grazed her shoulders. She looked sexy, especially for a woman who’s been at this for a while.

“I Love Rock ’n’ Roll” got everybody chanting the chorus and pumping their fists in the air. Some slight wear and tear is de-

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SAM, Jeffrey Moose salute Australian aboriginal art COURTESY SEATTLE ART MUSEUM

Bush Hen Dreaming by Abie Loy Kamerre, 2004

by Milton W. Hamlin SGN A&E Writer ANCESTRAL MODERN: AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL ART SEATTLE ART MUSEUM Through September 2 Seattle art lovers have a rare opportunity this summer, as the Seattle Art Museum offers a major exhibition built around modern versions of historic Australian aboriginal art – and, just a few blocks away, the Jeffrey

Moose Gallery offers a stunning display of modern works from the same source. “See it at SAM, Buy it at Jeff’s” might be a good slogan for Moose (he has our permission to use it).

The museum’s newest main exhibit, Ancestral Modern: Australian Aboriginal Art, opened just weeks ago and continues through September 2. It’s a short time frame for a “must-see” event, albeit one whose appeal to the mass audience will likely be

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QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA SHOWBOX SODO June 28 Nostalgia acts and tribute bands are unnervingly common circa 2012, but whether that’s a joyous development is open to debate. Tours by the likes of Sade or Madonna aren’t really nostalgia – those women are still making original music. Roger Waters performing The Wall Live doesn’t seem nostalgic either. But seeing a legendary band without their original vocalist somehow never feels right. In the case of Queen Extravaganza, nine incredibly talented musicians did an admirable job of resurrecting the music of Queen – possibly the best job imaginable, in fact – but without Freddie Mercury, it just felt … weird.

One of the biggest regrets of my life is that I never saw Queen in their 1970s-80s heyday – I was just too young, and the incomparable Mercury died of AIDS at age 45 in 1991. As a little girl I listened to News of the World on my parents’ eight-track player.

The cover art (depicting a giant robot holding the bleeding bodies of the band) frightened me a little, but Freddie’s voice was warm and soaring, his four-octave range blowing my young mind, as did his penchant for capes and flashy stage gear. Freddie’s enthusiasm was catching and made a lasting impression. There isn’t a person alive who could match Freddie’s blend of heart, soul, incredible vocals, and charisma.

Knowing this, why did I bother to see

Queen Extravaganza? The answer is simple, but it turned out to be elusive: vocalist Marc Martel. Hailing from Canada and currently living in Nashville, Martel sent a video of himself casually singing “Somebody to Love” to Queen’s drummer Roger Taylor, who was conducting a search for the perfect singer to front a concert tour designed to capture the essence of Queen. Martel’s audition video was uncanny. His effortless vocals weren’t delivered like an impersonator, but were a near-perfect, entirely natural-sounding replication of Freddie’s voice.

Posted on YouTube, the video garnered more than 6,000,000 views. It also earned Martel a spot on the 2012 Queen Extravaganza tour (as well as an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show).

Unfortunately, over the course of a twohour, 30-plus-song set, Martel’s mindbendingly good vocals weren’t showcased often enough. It felt as though the talented (but somewhat lackluster) other vocalists alternating vocal duties were bait to get to the one naked talent on board. Jennifer Espinoza, the lone female in the bunch, was interesting and energetic, but the rest of the group, while they played and sang their hearts out, appeared awkward and stiff.

The set-list was a dream come true: “We Will Rock You,” “Tie Your Mother Down,” “Killer Queen,” “Bicycle Race,” “I Want to Break Free,” “Save Me,” Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Under Pressure,” “You’re My Best Friend,” “We Are the Champions,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” and more.

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Marc Martel of Queen Extravaganza

Queen Extravaganza present a fun tribute concert that covers every Queen song you ever dreamed of seeing live. Yet unlike many lesser bands, Queen’s music really can’t be replicated or even approximated.

The essence of Queen – its heart and soul –

was the tremendous spark that came to life when Freddie Mercury took his place next to his bandmates and sang from the depths of his being. No tribute band, no matter how talented or technically proficient, will ever reproduce that spark.

somewhat limited.

SAM’s clever print ad campaign proves that truth in advertising still exists. “Imagine,” a museum ad reads, quoting a review in a local weekly, “if Tibetan mandalas met the night sky met Keith Haring met Agnes Martin met Vincent van Gogh met a rainbow met feminist body art met a fire met a spider met a banquet table set for a feast, and you could look at everything from a satellite view and through a microscope, back and forth.” Like the exhibit itself, this summary challenges the mind, requiring a second reading and a lot of thought.

While few of the works here are standalone masterpieces, their overall impact is simply stunning. Modern aboriginal artists – mostly painters, with a few sculptors and ceramists – return to their ancient roots with new, permanent adaptations. Much ancient art was not designed to last (think Asian sand paintings and the like). Reinterpreted in ways designed to withstand the test of time, these very modern paintings capture their origins in a new format.

For example, ancient women once used dried fruits in swirling circular displays as religious offerings to ensure blessings for upcoming desert travels. The dried fruits were then taken, as “blessed” objects, on the journey and used as food. In the modern paintings, raisins become brown oil pigment dots. In another series, tiny white seashells (much like the puka-shell necklaces that were a disco fashion staple in the 1970s), originally gifts to ancient deities, are rendered by modern painters as tiny white dots. And yes, one needs to read each work’s title card in order to understand all this.

Multiple gallery displays are grouped around clear, unifying themes – “New Landscapes From the Western Deserts,” “Woman Painters of Utopia,” “Portraits,” “Desert of Symbols,” etc. A few, notably “No Dead End” and “Scars of the Land,” are more abstract and challenging.

There is no surcharge for the exhibit and SAM, as always, suggests a set donation for admission but “happily accepts”

any amount. Testing the policy, one local art critic (not this writer, mind you) offered 50 cents a while back, and was cheerfully thanked and given a ticket. Recently, a friend-of-a-friend tried plunking down a single nickel. He, too, was welcomed inside.

What a deal.

Complete details about this and other SAM exhibits can be found at www.seattleartmuseum.org. For group reservations, call (206) 344-5260.

BIG COUNTRY JEFFREY MOOSE GALLERY Through September 1 The long-established Jeffrey Moose Gallery, just a few blocks from SAM, opened Big Country: Australian Aboriginal Art Coast to Coast early in the SAM show’s run. The exhibit continues through September 1 with all works for sale in Moose’s big new space at 1331 5th Ave., as well as his original gallery in the Rainier Tower (1301 5th Ave.).

Like SAM’s exhibit, the Moose Gallery show approaches ancient motifs in a thoroughly modern way. Prices for the works range from a very affordable $250 to an astonishing $45,000. Compared to prices for established Seattle painters, most of the works offer “a lot of bang for your buck,” as one witless wit declared at the opening (but he was totally correct). One terrific work, “Big Country,” is the cover illustration for Art Access, the Seattle-area monthly art guide. The trio of SGN visitors agreed that a very atypical work – more of a Rothko than an aboriginal-inspired creation – was a highlight of the show.

For more information, call (206) 4676951 or visit www.jeffreymoosegallery. com. Admission, of course, is free (this writer’s favorite word). Tell ‘em SGN sent ya.

This unofficial collaboration (or crosspollination, if you will) between museum and gallery offers Seattle a unique cultural opportunity this summer. Try to visit both exhibits on the same day – each will expand your appreciation of the other.

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w e e k o f J u l y 6 - J u l y 12

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): What you have to say is too important to go off half-cocked. Bombastic challenges usually get shut down. Listen to others and think about how to express yourself so they will appreciate what you have to say.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Don’t worry about the global economy. Everyone’s in trouble, but relative to it all, you’re going to be OK. Your hard work is appreciated and valued, and some meditation will take the edge off. Keep those two in balance and you’re fine.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20): Efforts to defend your pals may be ill-considered. Listen to them about what they need and be clear but adaptable on long-term strategies. Reconsider your own plans for the future. Let go of some old ideas; identify problems now, solve them later.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22): Feeling alone and disconnected can be a lesson in standing on your own. When you feel negative and self-critical, focus on ways to improve yourself. Decide on some positive habits to develop and then stick with them.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Some time alone to look after yourself will do you good. When the Sun enters Leo on the 22nd you’ll feel stronger and more certain – perhaps too much so. Approach others with modesty and sensitivity.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Asserting your sexuality, whether as an individual or as part of your LGBT community, requires insight. Reconsider your place in your community and your own deepest truths. Maturity and growth require adaptability.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Feeling lost can be a good thing. Take yourself on an intellectual adventure, preferably an artistic one. You won’t find yourself in a museum, but you could find yourself open to brilliant new ideas.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Sex can offer distraction from, or insight to, your problems. Talk with an intimate partner (sexually or not) about whatever’s bothering you. Without that clarity you can get crankier, undermining your work and your health.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Making plans with your partner may push you to re-evaluate your own priorities and to look harder at your responsibilities. Some creative thinking can get you through this, but you won’t manage it on your own. Keep talking with your mate.

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Don’t take anything for granted with your health. Bad news now can be dealt with much more easily than worse news later. Change your habits: quit smoking, revise (or start) your exercise routine, improve your diet. It’s not too late – yet.

crusted, justice-soaked, apple-pie pageant of patriotism, banks on the fact that Americans often times don’t know much about … well, America.

Freedom Fantasia features some of Seattle’s finest entertainers. The diverse cast of drag, cabaret, music, burlesque, and contemporary dance all-stars hits the spot. Taking audiences on a trip down memory lane through song, dance, and strip are BenDeLaCreme, Kitten LaRue, The Cherdonna and Lou Show, Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales, Jamie Von Stratton, Jim Kent, and Markeith Wiley. Each of these performers does an amazing job of standing out when they need to and blending in when needed.

Because of this, the show does not feel lopsided and never wanes. It just doesn’t get better than this.

I was in the audience for the July 3, 10:30 p.m. Freedom Fantasia at the Triple Door (216 Union St.) and feel compelled to tell you that this production is not to be missed.

The writing is brilliant. That’s right – I said “writing.” The dancing, singing, and whathave-you are superb – there’s no doubt about that – but what I am continuously struck by whenever I see a DeLouRue Presents production is how smart the comedy is. BenDeLaCreme (DeLa) plays a loveable halfwit who, in pure 1950s American housewife ignorant bliss, screws up American history during her narrative to the audience.

She does so in a way that perfectly meshes together dates, places, people, and pop culture products with social and political statements from America’s sketchy past and present … in the wrong order, of course.

You simply could not parody history as well as DeLa does, unless you actually know history. DeLa also understands that timing is everything: where most political satirists would go off on a tangent, DeLa gives the audience less preaching and more comedy.

This works particularly well when DeLa is discussing the meaning of freedom with a talking bald eagle (voiceover recorded by Waxie Moon) and debating the accuracy of her retelling of early American history with the Statue of Liberty (Kitten LaRue).

Opening night marked the second annual Freedom Fantasia. Last year, DeLouRue debuted the show at Century Ballroom’s West Hall and received such good feedback (and ticket sales) they decided to move the show off the Hill, to downtown Seattle.

That’s risky. The Triple Door venue is larger, costs more, and many a Queer performer will tell you that filling it for six shows would be no easy task. I think they made the right choice. The venue is a perfect match.

And at $22 in advance or $25 day-of, Freedom Fantasia is a great entertainment deal.

There are some standout performers in Freedom Fantasia – certain characters reach out and grab you. Kitten LaRue (who somehow manages to mix burlesque with Toby Keith) is the cat’s meow as Lady Liberty. LaRue, speaking in a French accent, chastises DeLa for getting it all wrong.

Again, the writing is superb as the two trade jibes masterfully, void of forced jokes for cheap laughs (there is not one word of profanity written into the entire production).

The Cherdonna and Lou Show, a dancebased performance duo who use the artifice of drag to reveal something true, are a welcome addition to any production but in Freedom Fantasia they really shine.

Playing a number of different characters throughout the show, from George Washington and Betsy Ross to Abraham Lincoln and a Minuteman, Cherdonna Shinatra and Lou Henry Hoover add their brand of comedy, dance, and character to the portrayals.

When the two come together to broadcast a 1950s coffee commercial, insanity ensues as they dance-fight on the floor in a choreographed scene of hilarity that sends the audience into fits of laughter and their child (Jim Kent) into fits of tears.

Kent (who also plays a buffalo that, once shot, turns into an American Indian) and Markeith Wiley (a breakdancing man on the moon) are important to the production.

Kent is a mesmerizing dancer and Markeith likewise commands the audience’s attention.

Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales are a well-known cabaret act in Seattle. In Freedom Fantasia they play annoying (yet funny) cowboy and cowgirl TV personalities who sing a cabaret-style country yodel with perfection. Jinkx lends her amazing vocals to the show in several numbers including a song about pie and baseball, and duets with DeLa in a parody of Katy Perry’s “Fireworks.” Major is the perfect cheeseball as he fills in as everything from a civil war solider to a singer in a barbershop quartet.

Performer, dancer, and costume designer Jamie Von Stratton gave the audience a surprise when she performed a burlesque number – while roller-skating and, with the help of a barbershop quartet, turned things like a boot or bra into giant cheeseburgers.

I know it sounds like an acid trip but it was really funny and sexy and represents all that is great about Freedom Fantasia – a show where you come to expect the unexpected.

DeLouRue Presents calls Freedom Fantasia a “stage spectacle to celebrate and satire the exhilarating highs and questionable lows of America and Americans.” I would agree with that. Freedom Fantasia is more than just a theatrical extravaganza of song, dance, and burlesque. It pokes fun at our shortcomings and gives us hope for a better tomorrow. You will laugh and smile and forget about the world gone mad for a while.

Freedom Fantasia reminds us all that entertainment and politics do mix. At the end of the show BenDeLaCreme announced that two cast members were engaged to be married. Only they can’t just yet, because of a referendum campaign that has put marriage equality on the November ballot.

DeLa urged everyone to Approve Referendum 74 to keep our state’s same-sex marriage law. It was a beautiful moment. It was appropriate and I applaud the cast of Freedom Fantasia for lending their talents to such a fine piece of theater where entertainment and activism dance on the same stage as politics and drag queens.

There are only four shows left, so make sure you purchase a ticket in advance for July 7 or 8, 7:30 or 10:30 p.m. each evening.

Tickets can be purchased at www.tripledoor.net or call (206) 838-4333. The Triple Door serves a full dinner and cocktail menu during all shows.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Trying to be fun and witty? You’re sure to upset someone. Maybe they need or deserve a kick, but think ahead about consequences. Also remember the difference between justice and vengeance. Are you speaking up for noble purposes or from resentment?

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Refinancing a mortgage now could work out very well, but do your homework, be very clear on details, and fight for better terms. Domestic problems can be assuaged in the bedroom, but tough issues and decisions still have to be dealt with.

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him no mercy, he moves to a foreign town, reinvents himself with a new identity, and eventually becomes manager of a factory.

After witnessing an injustice to one of his workers, Fantine, he vows to look after the dying woman’s child and raise her as his own. When a pious policeman named Javert discovers his identity, Valjean takes his adopted daughter, Cosette, and begins many years of running from the law.

The city of Paris’ politics and changing views are mingled throughout the years around the two men. As tension grows in the city, Cosette meets and falls in love with a young student named Marius. As revolution explodes around them, Valjean eventually saves Marius from an injury on the barricades, makes peace with the ever-pursuing Javert, and lives long enough to see his adopted daughter’s happiness.

It sounds more confusing than it is to follow on stage. The music is sweeping and pulls the audience in from start to finish.

Despite the operatic nature of the score, one never gets lost and it’s easy to follow what’s happening.

Two cast members pretty much carry this show. Jean Valjean (Peter Lockyer) is the man trying to stay one step ahead of the law, and weighing the true meaning of right and wrong. Whether he is crying out in agony and desperation or singing with the pure sentiments of the heart, Lockyer’s vocals can be clearly heard and understood – somewhat of a rarity for theater acoustics.

He delivers the goods and easily takes us along on his epic journey. Javert (Andrew Varela), the man in pursuit of Valjean, is so blinded by his need to uphold the law that any sense of justice escapes him completely.

Varela’s voice is a deep baritone that cradles each of the songs he is given. In duets with Lockyer, the two voices blend harmoniously, both contrasting and complimenting each other. During his standout song, the haunting “Soliloquy,” Varela’s control throughout proves that he equally carries the show.

The standout supporting cast members all have their individual moments to shine, and they do. Betsy Morgan (Fantine) takes her own hold on the classic “I Dreamed a Dream” and emotes so well you’d be hardpressed to find a dry eye in the audience.

Briana Carlson-Goodman (Éponine) brings out the shyness of her character very well.

Her voice is nicely suited for the heartbreaking ballad of unrequited love, “On My Own.” Max Quinlan (Marius) sends a chill through the audience when singing the lament “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables.” But as usual, it is the innkeeper and his wife – the Thénardiers – who get the most thunderous applause with the crowd-pleasing “Master of the House.” (It should be noted that the wife, played by Natalie Beck, steals the scene with her perfectly timed, over-the-top performance.) Each one of these featured roles stands out easily, as does most of the cast itself.

I do have one quibble, however. In an effort to keep the show fresh and audiences awake during this epic musical (it runs just shy of three hours, including intermission), about 15 years ago the producers decided to increase the tempo of the music slightly.

While this is done well, it is extremely noticeable to anyone familiar with the original songs (and there were many releases by different artists) or possessing either originalcast recording. This production continues that practice, and it’s unfortunate. The original ballads are so beautiful and when they are sped up it changes the emotion they convey. You don’t want a love duet (even if it is a death scene) rushed through. It’s like watching the difference between “A Little Fall of Rain” and a rainstorm – they are both beautiful but they bring out a completely different set of feelings in those who watch them.

An innovation that does work well is the use of video projection with the scenery.

Using what seem to be painted curtains, the scenery stands out to set the mood in a much better (and much more effective) way than with painted cardboard and wooden sets. It brought the audience into the surroundings immediately. As the characters

move through the sewers of Paris, the background film projection does also – a highly effective technique. The projection took the place of the show’s iconic turntable.

All in all, the 5th Avenue’s production is stellar and shows us why this play has become a classic.

Les Misérables first opened in London’s West End theater district on October 8, 1985. It was nominated for a total of five Olivier Awards, winning two. Currently it is still playing in the West End, and is the longest-running musical in London history. The Broadway production (with several leading actors reprising their roles) opened on March 12, 1987, and ran on the Great White Way until January 6, 2008.

After winning a total of eight Tony Awards (with 12 nominations), it holds the title of the third-longest-running play in Broadway history.

Two concert productions of the musical (the 10th and 25th anniversaries) are available on CD and DVD. A new feature film is scheduled for release in December by Universal Pictures.

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Becca Orts shows her range and beauty as she’s called upon to rollerskate, sing most of the songs, and tap dance as well as act. While others in the show are great fun (Chelsea Gilpin as the Evil Woman and Ryan Floresca as her loyal sister-henchperson, in particular), Orts just has too much stage time to ignore.

If you escaped seeing the movie starring Olivia Newton-John (which was universally panned when it came out but had a best-selling soundtrack featuring music and lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar), you may not know that it has a cult following today. The musical opened on Broadway in 2007 and won awards from the Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk, plus four Tony nominations (including Best Musical and Best Book). In fact, the musical is a complete tongue-in-cheek look back at the disco era, and is really quite funny.

The basic story has Sonny Malone (Kody Bringman) feeling suicidal because nothing has come of his artistic endeavors. A Greek Muse, Clio (Becca Orts), decides to save him by inspiring him to greatness. One of the other nine sister Muses, Melpomene (Chelsea Gilpin), gets jealous and persuades her sister Calliope (Ryan Floresca) to help put a curse on Clio to fall in love with Sonny, so that Zeus will punish him with death.

Gilpin and Floresca make a fun team.

A subplot involving an older inspiree, Danny Maguire (Weston Gaylord), creates the will-they-save-the-theater-or-will-it-gettorn-down pretense of tension. Gaylord has a lovely, manly tone to his singing, though he might work on holding onto his upper register.

Choreography by director Christopher Zinovitch successfully reminds us of ’80s dance moves and amps up the fun. The small band gives great musical support, though the volume doesn’t need to be quite so high. Costumes by Stacey Derk are simple, colorful, and evocative.

The apprenticeship program is ArtsWest’s annual summer class for 16-to-21-year-olds and members are selected by audition. The level of participation here is pretty high and some of the best up-and-coming young musical stars take part. Bringman, for one, has been cast around town at Seattle Musical Theatre and 5th Avenue Theatre, and Orts has also participated at Village Theatre and Seattle Children’s Theatre. Floresca has given year-long support to various productions at ArtsWest.

For more information, go to www.artswest.org or call (206) 938-0339. Discuss your opinions with sgncritic@gmail.com or go to www.facebook.com/SeattleTheaterWriters.

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Meetings Events Activities

TO GET A CALENDAR LISTING: To have your meeting or event considered for the Community Calendar, please mail, fax, or drop off details to: SGN, Attn: Community Calendar, 1605 12th Ave, Ste 31, Seattle, WA 98122. SGN phone: 324-4297. Fax: 3227188. E-mail: sgn2@sgn.org. INCLUDE: Date, time, location, contact phone # for publication (if possible), brief description of event & sponsoring organization.

DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm.

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

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

community calendar

SATURDAY - July 7

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.

The Jackson Street Park Jam. 1-7pm. S Jackson St between 20th Ave S & 23rd Ave S. Features live DJs, Wheedle’s Groove & Zulu Hop Hop Showcase. www. jacksonplace.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details.

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

Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. For more information visit www.rainbowbridge club.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com Freedom Fantasia. 7:30pm & 10:30pm. The Triple Door, 216 Union St. A liberty-encrusted, justice-soaked, apple pie scented pageant of patriotism! 7:30pm show is 17+, 10:30pm show is 21+. Tickets $22 in advance, $25 day of show. 838-4333, www.tripledoor. net Femmetasia! A Night of Queer Femme Cabaret.

Door 7pm, Show 8pm. Theatre Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. www. bpt.me/e/251300

SUNDAY - July 8

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

Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHiking Group/ Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday.

Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards!

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

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

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

The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattleal-anon.org Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. Perfect for guys looking for more relaxed play, who are just getting back into soccer, just learning the game and/or want to supplement their competitive play with a recreational team. To sign up visit www.raincitysoccer.org No Safeword Writers Group. 1-3pm. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support for members’ efforts. Support is in the form of critique & commentary on each other’s work, information about publishing opportunities, & discussion of issues facing writers. NSWG’s primary focus is erotic writing - but they welcome anyone who writes. The only

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requirements are to write, to attend, & to be respectful.

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

Daring Divorced Divas. 3-5pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. A support group for Lesbian women dealing with divorce, separation & transformation. To attend this group please contact the facilitator at daringdivorceddivas@yahoo.com. SASG 322-2427; www.sasgcc.org Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/ Weds/Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Simply Sundays. 5:30-7pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Peer support for recovery from substance abuse. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

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

MONDAY - July 9

Women Facing HIV. 12noon-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Drop-in peer support group for women living with HIV/AIDS. 322-2437. www.sasgcc.org SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. 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.

July 6, 2012

LCS Foster Care Monthly Information Meeting.

6-8pm. 433 Minor Ave N. Meets 2nd Monday each month. LCS is a non-profit foster care program in King & Snohomish counties. LCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or sexual orientation.

Couples & singles encouraged to apply. RSVP to April at 694-5713.

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.

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

PFLAG/Seattle Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month. (A spouse’s support group runs concurrently with this meeting; PFLAG/FOCUS meets concurrently with this meeting.) PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www.seattle-pflag.org.

PFLAG/Skagit County Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Skagit Valley Food Co-op Bldg, Room 309, 202 South 1st St., Mt. Vernon. Meets 2nd Monday each month. PFLAG/ Puget Sound: 325-7724.

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 Knights of Mantra Monthly Meeting. 7:30pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month.

K of M/Jet Chapter is a fun-loving leather/Levi social & charitable organization that raises money for various causes & organizations, including Pennies from Heaven, Rosehedge House, & Three Cedars. 3290886, mailbox@jetchapterkofm.com Lambert House Art Night. 7:30-9:30pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Unity Gay Men’s AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St. Tacoma. Every Monday.

(253) 474-8897.

Les Be Honest. 8-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Open women only AA group. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org.

July 7 thru July 15

TUESDAY - July 10

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 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 Alzheimer’s Association’s LGBT Caregivers’ Support Group. 6:30-8pm. Elderhealth Northwest, 6555 Ravenna Ave NE (entrance on NE 68th St). Meets 2nd Tuesday each month. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia. For more information, contact group facilitator Caila Nickerson, 781-248-3524 (cell) or email: cailanickerson@gmail.com 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 LGBT MS Connection/National MS Society. 6:308pm. Swedish Conference Center, Cherry Hill Campus, James Tower, 550 17th Avenue, Room E, 1st Floor.

Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. MS Connection is a support group with the goal of providing a safe environment for the LGBT community to express their experiences and the impact of MS on their lives and the lives of their loved ones, as well as provide support for one another. Contact Shelly at 206-2505002 or LGBTMSConnection@gmail.com.

Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Topics range from family issues to school happenings to like/lust/ love relationships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network. 6:30pm-Social; 7pm-Open Rap. Capitol Hill Group Health, South Building, 201 16th Ave E, Room A6/7. 2nd Tuesday each month. Meet & mingle in an engaging, feminist, Bi-supportive environment. Pose your most burning questions & hear the most interesting responses from a diverse group of self-identified women. SBWN also publishes a newsletter North Bi Northwest. For information visit www.geocities.com/sbwn.

Seattle Tennis Alliance Social Doubles. 6:30-8pm.

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

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.

Maybe Baby. 7-8:30pm. Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St. Meets the 2nd Tuesday each month.

Maybe Baby is a support group for LGBTQ people who are interested in becoming parents. For information email info@maybebabyseattle.org or visit www. maybebabyseattle.org Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older.

7-8:30pm. University Congregational Church, 4515 16th Ave NE, Pilgrim Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. 545-3521.

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

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

Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. For info & location c363-4500 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 FREE Beginning ASL Lessons. 7:30pm. The Elite, 1520 E Olive Way. Every Tuesday. Have you ever wanted to learn basic American Sign Language? If so, you can get some FREE beginning ASL instruction.

Meets in the loft. 860-0999.

Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma.

7:30pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N “K” St, Tacoma. Every Tuesday.

Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their

Celebrating 39 Years!

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.

Beginners & experienced players welcome. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 414-8797. www.otterpolo.com. [Summer Break June 19-Sept 2] “Endgame: AIDS in Black America” TV Premiere.

9-11pm. KCTS Channel 9 Seattle.

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WEDNESDAY - July 11

Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. MF is a social group for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org Mature Friends Dining Out Luncheon. 12:30pm.

Call for details, location & to RSVP. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday most months. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.mature friends.org True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community.

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

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

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

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

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

Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group. 7pm. Entre Hermanos, 1505 Broadway. Bilingual (Spanish/English) Transsexual support group meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month to provide information, counseling, healthcare, sisterhood & social activities for Latino & foreign-born people in their transition. For more information contact Abby 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm.

Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300. All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. No fee, donations welcome. www.ingersoll center.org Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project Steering Committee Meeting. 7pm. Call for Capitol Hill location. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month.

New volunteers always welcome. NWLGHMP researches, interprets, & communicates the history of the GLBT community in the Pacific NW. gayhistnw@ aol.com; 903-9517.

Rain City Jacks. West Queen Anne/Interbay. 1st Sunday each month, 2pm; 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm. 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. raincity jacks.org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5033.

Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemoviebears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com HIV/AIDS Support Group. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Please arrive by 7:30pm.

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

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome.

MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

“StageFright” - Youth Open Mic - For Aspiring Writers & Performers, Ages 14-24. 7:30pm. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. Meets 2nd Wednesday each month. FREE. Everyone welcome to attend.

StageFright not only features young folk, but is also MC’d by young folk & attended in great majority by young folk. 322-7030; www.hugohouse.org.

Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meet-

Visit us online www.sgn.org

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

Born This Way Kafe. 5-9pm. Cal Anderson Park Shelterhouse, 1635 11th Ave. Every Friday. A welcoming place where LGBTQ youth ages 13-19, friends & allies can gather, be themselves & have fun. 883-6110, randy.wiger@seattle.gov 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 Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm.

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

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

FREE. www.raincountrydance.org.

Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday.

(253) 474-8897.

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

Pioneers & Warriors TM. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Friday. Peer support group for Gay & Bi men over 40 - honoring the past, accepting the present & embracing the future. Group attendance requires facilitator approval. Please contact Joel Davis at 261-6616. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org GaYme Night 4 the LGBT Community. 8pm-1am.

SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun. www.sasgcc.org LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 8pm.

Gay City, 511 E Pike St (temporary meeting location).

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

SATURDAY - July 14

ing in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Trained peer facilitators lead a structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender identity & expression. All adults are welcomed, including those who are questioning, allies, or identify as FTM, MTF, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex, among others. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongende ralliance.com.

THURSDAY - July 12

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.)

Volunteer Drop-In Night at Lifelong AIDS Alliance.

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

957-1776. www.lifelongaidsalliance.org Queer Night at the Bremerton/Kitsap Health Department. 4:30-7pm. 109 Austin Dr, Bremerton. Meets 2nd Thursday each month. HIV/AIDS & STD testing in a GLBT positive environment. Call Sue or Steve at (360) 337-5235.

Come Out For Yourself (COFY). 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Peer support for people dealing with issues of sexual orientation. 3222437; www.sasgcc.org 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.

Pozitively Me! 6;30-8pm. Seattle Counseling Service, 1216 Pine St, 3rd Floor. Meets every Thursday. A conversation about HIV with other men. Gay & Bi men facing challenges living with HIV longterm now have a new way to meet others facing similar challenges.

Seattle Tennis Alliance Social Doubles. 6:30-8pm.

Lower Woodland Park Courts 5, 6, 7 & 8. Every Tuesday & Thursday. STA is Seattle’s premier Gay & Lesbian tennis club. $2 for members & first-time guests, $5 for returning guests. http://sta.clubexpress.com.

Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 14-22. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org PFLAG/Whatcom County-Bellingham Monthly Meeting. 7pm. First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham. Meets 2nd Thursday each month. 360-733-1500; www.whatcompflag.com; PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

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

Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group.

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm.

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

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

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

322-2437; www.sasgcc.org 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 - July 13

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

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized

July 6, 2012

Bastille Day (See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

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

Edmonds UUC, 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Men gather monthly for drumming, singing, storytelling & sharing of life experience. All men are welcome. www.agatheringof men.org Bastille Day Celebration. 11am-6pm. Seattle Center.

For a full list of events and venues visit www.seattlecenter.com Vanccouver Pride Saturday in the Park. 11am-5pm.

Esther Short Park, 610 Esther St, Vancouver WA. Features music, cultural performances, community groups, games & other activities for all ages. www. gayvancouverwa.org Tacoma Pride Out in the Park. 12noon-6pm.

Broadway between 9th & 11th. Tacoma. www.tacoma pride.org Sistah Sinema: “Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984-1992. 8-11pm. Chao Bostro & Bar, 1200 E Pike St. Filmm followed by a reading by poet Imani Sims.

SUNDAY - July 15

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

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

Randy’s Restaurant, 10016 E Marginal Way S (south of the Museum of Flight). Meets the 3rd Sunday each month. This monthly informal auto enthusiasts event starts with breakfast at this location with a show & tell and continues to a chosen point of interest. Open to all LGBTQ persons & friends who have an interest in the automobile, not just collector or performance vehicles. ethylforever@hotmail.com Seattle Men in Leather Monthly Brunch. 11am. CC Attle’s, 1701 E Olive Way. Meets 3rd Sunday most months. All members of the leather community are invited to attend. SML is a Gay men’s social organization, promoting with power & pride the Seattle Men’s Leather Community. www.seattlemeninleather.org [ Bellingham Pride. 12noon. Bellingham High School, 2020 Cronwall Ave, Bellingham. Parade to Depot Market Square followed by Pride Festival at Bellingham farmers Market. www.bhampride.org Seattle Prime Timers Monthly Potluck Social & General Meeting. 2-4pm. Seattle First Baptist Church Recreation Hall, 1111 Harvard Ave (at E Seneca St enter thru glass doors on Harvard Ave.) Meets 3rd Sunday most months. Bring a dish to serve 6-8 people. $4 door fee covers hall rental. SPT is a social club for Gay men & their friends. 329-0793.

Seattle PolyFidelity Discussion Group Potluck Meeting. 5-7:30pm. Meets 3rd Sunday of odd-numbered months at a poly-friendly location. PolyFidelity welcomes persons of all sexual orientations who are interested in discussing responsible alternatives to monogamy. Followed by a Poly Party. For more information & location, www.scn.org/~spg

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

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

Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club is an umbrella organizing sponsoring LGBTQ-supported recovery meetings including AA, Al-Anon, CLA, CML, GA, NA, SAA, SLAA, OA, XA & Spanish-speaking AA. CHAC is currently looking for a new home. www.chacseattle. org, 860-9560 or call 587-2838. (Groups formerly meeting at CHAC are currently meeting at SASG (Seattle Area Support Groups) and other locations.

Check out the SGN’s Community Calendar listings to find these groups.)

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

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

Report domestic violence and sexual assault.

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

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

Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.imperialcourtofseattle.com In The Life - www.inthelifetv.org Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 511 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction for the LGBT community and allies can be borrowed free of charge. (The Library is located at Gay City’s offices, on the ground floor behind Kaladi Brothers Coffee - just follow the signs.)

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

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

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

Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees

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and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies, including Alaska Airlines, Amazon.com, Amgen, AT&T, Bank of America, Deloitte, Macy’s, Microsoft, Russell Investments, Safeco Insurance, Starbucks Coffee, Xerox. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworks seattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/ proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www. seattle-pflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Project at the API Safety Center, April, 4679976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multi-culturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo.com, www.macctsea.org; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 3227061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw. org; TwoSpirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164.

Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ personal/glbt.aspx Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 6826711; www.q-law.org

July 6, 2012

Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - 235-7235.

Resource & Referral Line can connect you to LGBT-friendly resources throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Call 323-LGBT Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. At other times leave voice mail and your call will be returned. Or visit www.gaycity.org to view list of resources online or through Facebook.

Rosehedge/Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www. rosehedge.org Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschools coalition.org SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. 905-9941, www.seamec.org Seattle Area Support Groups & Community Center (SASG) is a non-profit organization that builds community and cultivates powerful, healthy lives by providing emotional support and personal development services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, the Queer communities, and those who love them. Our work is done in a spirit of safety, trust, inclusiveness, and celebration of individual differences. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503.

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

Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) E-zine is an electronic resource distributed to people affected

by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. Now a part of Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979, www.thebody.com/step/ steppage.html Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org Shanti - 324-1520; www.rosehedge.org SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network - www.shift recovery.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, until 7pm Tuesdays.

(425) 339-5298.

Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net

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

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

720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Lesbians Over 40: 722-0729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc. org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www.pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com; Seattle Girls of Leather: www.sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbian concern. org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/womenofwestseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http:// lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot.com, twitter.com/ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 436-8671.

Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.MatthewsPlace.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 6712838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 632-0662 ext 49 (non-emergency), 1-888-99-VOICE (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www.thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; YouthCare/ Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org

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Seattle Gay News 39

Please fax weekly changes to (206) 322-7188 or email them to seattleGaynews@yahoo.com no later than 3 pm on Tuesdays!

FRIDAY

Bar Myx - Weekly drink specials and dancing with DJ Matt Stands! No cover!

Changes - Happy Hour 12pm-8pm Super Happy Hour 4pm-7pm $1.50/$3 Well Drinks $1.25 PBR Drafts. Prime Rib Dinner $11.75 Live DJ 9pm-close Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

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

The Cuff Complex - Country Dancing w/ Rain Country 7 pm -11 pm, HiNRG Dancing - Alternating DJ’s 11pmclose. Cover $5 @ 9 pm.

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

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

Neighbours Nightclub - House music with DJ Eric.

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

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

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

R Place - Happy Hour 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 drafts. Daily drink and bottle specials. Lashes Cabaret at 9 pm with Chablis & company.

Vibe - in Kent - $4 Jäger Bombs. South Side Boogie-Dancing, 9 pm - 2 am, with DJ Dirty Dan. Karaoke in the Main Room, 9 pm - 2 am. No cover.

Wildrose - www.thewildrosebar.com.

SATURDAY

Bar Myx - Weekly drink specials and dancing with DJ Trent Von! No cover!

Changes - Happy Hour 12pm-8pm Super Happy Hour 4pm-7pm $1.50/$3 Well Drinks $1.25 PBR Drafts. Free Pool, Free Darts and Free TouchScreen games all day and all night. Live DJ 9pm-close Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

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

The Cuff Complex - 1st Saturday Country Dancing w/ Rain Country 7 pm -10 pm, HiNRG Dancing - Alternating DJ’s 10 pm-3 am. Cover $5 @ 9 pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

R Place - HAPPY HOUR 2-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. $6.50 Gourmet Bloody Mary’s Lashes cabaret with Chablis and Company.

Vibe - in Kent - Absolut Saturdays! $5 Absolut Drinks.

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

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

SUNDAY

Bar Myx - T Dance! 3-7pm with DJ Lady Char, $1.00 Rolling Rocks. Dinner and a Movie at Bar Myx! Enjoy the newest releases on our big screens from 7 pm every Sunday! Dinner specials every week, $4 glasses of house wine, $1 doubles any drink! After the movie, one lucky customer will get to take the movie home…every week!

Changes - Happy Hour 12pm-2am Karaoke with Black Nail Productions 9pm-1am Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

9-Ball Pool Tourney at 6 pm - 16 players only. Hosted by RW & Co. The Cuff Complex - “Bottom forty” 6 pm-close w/ DJ Nark + Riff Raff & Guests. Cover $5 @ 8 pm Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour Noon - 5 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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

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

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

R Place - Happy Hour 2-7 $5.75 Wells $2.50 domestic drafts.

Twisted - Happy Hour all night! www.twistedineverett. com Vibe - in Kent - Happy Hour All Day! FREE POOL! Wildrose - Free pool all day. www.thewildrosebar.com.

MONDAY

Bar Myx - Bacardi Game Night! $4 Bacardi calls all night long, plus $9 Bacardi Pitchers! Mental Masturbation at 7:30 (with bonus questions and a bar match for the grand prize), followed by Beer Pong! Evening is hosted by our sassy bartenderess Karee Jo! Changes - Happy Hour all day 12 pm-2am Super Happy Hour 4pm-7pm $1.50/$3 Well Drinks $1.25 PBR Drafts.

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

See us at www.clubsilverstone.com.

The Cuff Complex - “Free Games” All Day - Table top games, pool, darts, pinball, Happy Hour 2 pm-8 pm Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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

PURR Cocktail Lounge - Happy Hour 4-7pm. Hamburger & Draft Beer $6.00 from 4pm -10.00 Black Nail Productions Karaoke 9pm to 1am.

R Place - Happy Hour 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special.

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

Vibe - in Kent - $1 Domestic Drafts, $2.50 all bottled beers, $3 Touch Down Shots. FREE POOL! Wildrose - Pool Tournament 7 pm w/Prizes!

TUESDAY

Bar Myx - 2 for 1 wells and $2 drafts all night long! Sliders 3 for $3, or 6 for $5! Either traditional or pulled pork!

Changes - Happy Hour 12pm- 8pm. Domestic Bottled Beer $1.25 All Day and Night, Super Happy Hour 4pm7pm $1.50/$3 Well Drinks $1.25 PBR Drafts. Burger Specials $2.50 Hamburger, $3.50 Cheeseburger $4.50 Bacon Cheeseburger.

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

Free pool all day - 2 tables.

The Cuff Complex - “Free Games” All Day - Table top games, pool, darts, pinball, Happy Hour 2 pm-8 pm, Peanut Night, Bearoke 8 pm- 12 am w/Jonathan Jones Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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

R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special.

Seattle Eagle - IN HEAT $5 Long Island Iced teas Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2 Vibe - in Kent - $10 Dizzy Pass - $1 you call it, 6pm to close.

Karaoke 9pm-2am with José.

Wildrose - Taco Tuesday. No cover.

WEDNESDAY

Bar Myx - $2 Bud and Bud Light drafts, and $4 Bud and Bud Light Mondos! $3 shots of Fireball, $5 well margaritas, $5 Nachos (beef, chicken or veggie) and 2 beef tacos for $2, 2 chicken tacos for $3 or 2 carne asada tacos for $4!

Changes - Happy Hour 12pm-8pm Super Happy Hour 4pm-7pm $1.50/$3 Well Drinks $1.25 PBR Drafts Trivia Night 8pm Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

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

The Cuff Complex - Free pool & Pitcher special , Happy Hour 2 pm-8 pm, Country lesson w/Rain Country 1st & 3rd Wednesday 7:30 pm, Poz Seattle social 2nd Wednesday 6 pm, Leather social 4th Wednesday 7 pm Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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

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

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

R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts.

Vibe - in Kent - $1 off all mixed drinks and shots. Karaoke 9pm-2am with José.

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

THURSDAY

Bar Myx - $5 Long Island, Long Beach, AMF and Porn Stars! $4 with college or military ID! $8 Trashcans, and $3 Capitol Hill Dogs!

Changes - Happy Hour 12pm-8pm Super Happy Hour 4pm-7pm $1.50/$3 Well Drinks $1.25 PBR Drafts Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm.

Dart Tourney 7:30 pm. Hosted by RW & Co. The Cuff Complex - Happy Hour 2 pm-8 pm, Pool Tournament 7 pm, Karaoke 8 pm-12 am w/Jonathan Jones Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on!

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

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

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

R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts.

Vibe - in Kent - $3 wells, $4 Washington Apples.

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

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CASTLE SUPERSTORE #17 - 206 Broadway Ave. E. - 204-0126 DOGHOUSE LEATHERS - 1312 E. Pike St. - 257-0231 EMERSON SALON - 909 E. Pike St. - 323-7437 MAIL BOXES ETC. - Above QFC at Broadway & Pike - 324-5600 THE CRYPT - 1516 11th Ave. 325-3882 ONYX LEATHER - 1605 12th Ave. #8 - 328-1965 SALON DEWI/RED DRAWERS - 1525 14th. - 381-DIVA(3482) STAN’S ADULT SUPERSTORE - 9630 16th Ave. SW - 762-3299 UNDER U 4 MEN - 709 Broadway Ave. E. - 324-6446 TABOO VIDEO - 1012 1st Ave. - 622-SEXY TOYS IN BABELAND - 707 E. Pike St. - 328-2914

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

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

KENT

LOVER’S - 25801 104th Ave. S.E. - (253) 852-1720 THE VOYEUR - 604 Central Ave. S. - (253) 850-8428

LA CONNER

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

OLYMPIA

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

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

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

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

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