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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 30, Volume 37, July 24, 2009

Suzanne Westenhoefer

by Shaun Knittel SGN Staff Writer

described as fearless, bold and unapologetic, and performs in over 100 shows a year at theaters, clubs, colleges, fundraisers, and on various cruises. I recently spoke with Suzanne about performing for Seattle audiences, appearing on Late Night with David Letterman, and Gay cruises.

Shaun Knittel: Suzanne, thanks for speaking with SGN. You’ve been to Seattle before; are you excited about coming back?

Suzanne Westenhoefer: I have performed in Seattle for 15 years now.

I’ve done shows with the [Seattle Men’s Chorus] many times and now I will be at the Triple Door.

I love Seattle – who doesn’t? I like the shopping the best. Nordstrom’s! We didn’t used to have that where I lived.

Knittel: You’ve been performing in front of straight audiences as an openly Gay comedian for years.

How have the audiences changed since the early ‘90s?

Westenhoefer: The audience has changed in that the heteros have become savvier about Gay things. They know our lingo, they

Suzanne Westenhoefer July 31, 7:30 & 10:30 PM The Triple Door America’s first openly Gay comedian, Suzanne Westenhoefer, will at Seattle’s Triple Door July 31. The unscripted comedian is booked for a 7:30 p.m. all-ages show and a 21 and over 10:30 p.m. show on the same date.

Suzanne has been delivering Gay material to straight audiences in mainstream comedy clubs since the early ‘90s. She’s been see westenhoefer page 37

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Suzanne Westenhoefer 2009 Conclave of The Sisters returns to Seattle of Perpetual Indulgence

Chi Chi LaRue (center) and The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

by James Whitely SGN Contributing Writer “Oz was the best night I’ve ever spent at The Cuff,” said Sister Dawnna Creation of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan.

Much more than a party, Oz was

a culmination. It was the official closing celebration for the 2009 International Conclave, an annual gathering of Sisters from the U.S. as well as around the world.

The Abbey of St. Joan hosted the Conclave, which took place July 14-19 in Seattle. The local Sisters put huge efforts into putting the

Conclave together and getting all their Sisters here. The 2009 International Conclave was three years in the making; in the end, all parties involved agreed it was a complete success.

Sisters came from far and wide – see sisters page 37

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Bluefish Cove the perfect destination for LGBT audience SGN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Spencer Day is jazz’s next big thing

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer Last Summer at Bluefish Cove Richard Hugo House Through August 1

Some people’s idea of “Lesbian heaven” might be a resort town where everyone is Lesbian. In the play Last Summer at Bluefish Cove, mounted by transplanted company Woman Seeking… at Richard Hugo House, that’s ex-

see bluefish page 28

concord jazz

Eleanor Moseley (l) and Christine Mosere in Last Summer at Bluefish Cove

actly what Bluefish Cove is: a summer retreat that has been taken over for the past 30 years by Lesbians. Everyone in “town” (wherever that is) knows this and is apparently extremely comfortable with the situation, even though it’s roughly 1980.

Jane Chambers, the playwright, was celebrated for her playwriting and also her poetry. Her poems can be found in Gay and Lesbian Poetry of Our Times. She received many awards for her writing before her death in 1983.

Here, she writes about a group of Lesbians who have been coming for several years to this haven.

They are mostly “coupled up,” but Lil (Eleanor Moseley) is not very monogamous, so she’s there on her own this summer. No one expects that situation to stay that way for very long.

Enter Eva (Christine Mosere), on the verge of a divorce from a man, has rented a cottage where she has promised she won’t have to worry about men. She meets Lil on the common beach, and before Lil knows Eva’s sexual preference,

Spencer Day

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

in rural Arizona who’s settling into his new digs in Los Angeles. Full of enthusiasm as the release date of Move over, Michael Buble; his debut album, Vagabond, looms there’s a new kid in town – just as (set for early September), Day arcute, just as talented, and ready to rives in Seattle this week to introtake jazz to a new cool. His name is Spencer Day, a Utah-born singersongwriter raised by a single mom see music lounge page 37

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Celebrating 36 Years!

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN Contributing Writer

(500) Days of Summer Now Playing Young, wannabe architect turned greeting card writer Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) has just met the girl he believes is the one he will be with forever. Her name is Summer (Zooey Deschanel), and she is his office’s new free-spirited secretary, and he’s sure that if he can get her to notice him, the two of them will undoubtedly spend the rest of their lives cuddling in one another’s arms.

What happens next is not your typical love story. With (500) Days of Summer, director Marc Webb has crafted what can only be described as the anti-romantic comedy.

This movie is about the evolution and the reasons behind a breakup. More, it is also about the devastation it leaves behind for Tom, the man so enraptured with the woman who stole his heart he becomes obsessed with discovering why things fell apart and how he can piece them back together again.

What is remarkable – that description notwithstanding – is that the resulting film is easily one of the most rapturous and romantic that I have seen in ages. Webb put the screws to me and I went from being in a state of total wide-eyed bliss to a massive puddle of emotionally overwhelming tears all the way back to rapturous giggles of blubbering happiness. As seen through Tom’s eyes, this is a coming-of-age story everyone who has ever loved, lost and managed to pick themselves off of the ground and love again will relate to, its perceptive insights so eerily accurate it’s almost un-

nerving.

What’s great is how unforced it all feels.

The movie is told in a non-linear fashion as Tom bounces back and forth throughout the relationship tracking its rises and falls playing detective trying to ascertain where things went off the rails. It goes from animated comedic pratfalls to bracing Douglas Sirk-style melodrama at the drop of the hat, hitting all the points in-between with relative ease.

In other words, Webb manages to get the script, from writers Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber’s (both of whom scandalously also wrote The Pink Panther 2, a fact I find difficult to believe), spot-on in tone and intricacy. The transitions from one vignette to the next are impeccable, editor Alan Edward Bell (Hoot) doing a great job making it all feel completely seamless. The filmmakers are at the top of their respective games, and every piece of this puzzle fits perfectly with the ones surrounding it.

This wouldn’t matter at all if the actors weren’t up to snuff, and to say that both Gordon-Levitt and Deschanel are not would be a total lie. They ooze a kind of chemistry you just can’t fake, seeing the two disparate souls together about as glorious a thing this side of Judy Holliday and William Holden discussing Abraham Lincoln. It didn’t seem like either of them were acting, and while I’d hesitate to say this is the best they’ve ever been (he knocked it out of the park in The Lookout, while she was positively Oscar-worthy in All the Real Girls) that doesn’t make their collective achievement any less superlative.

Hollywood DEEP INSIDE

By Romeo San Vicente

chuck zlotnick

Anti-romance Days of Summer a loving liaison

Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt (500) Days of Summer

I’m trying to find things about the film that I didn’t like, and while I know there were moments here and there I wasn’t wholly happy with, trying to recollect them now is bordering on the impossible. All that’s floating around in my brain are the good things about Webb’s debut, so many positives fighting for me to talk about them I can’t begin to sort all of them out into a printable cohesive

thought.

The bottom line is that (500) Days of Summer is delightful and that it knows more about love (and loss) then anything that has come out of a major Hollywood studio this year. It is an emotional saga of heartbreak and euphoria I utterly adored, and even after three viewings I can’t wait to return to the theater opening weekend and see it again.

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Bradley Cooper

by Romeo San Vicente SGN Contributing Writer

misadventures in L.A., offers a special bonus for Queer moviegoers: Dane is reportedly playing a hot-shot sexpot NFL quarterMcDreamy and McSteamy back with a secret – he’s a Gay guy having hit the big McScreen a DL relationship with another guy played For Grey’s Anatomy fans, the fact that by Hangover star Bradley Cooper. Marshall Garry Marshall’s new ensemble roman- is assembling a top-drawer cast for this one; tic comedy Valentine’s Day features both also slated to star are Julia Roberts, Anne Patrick Dempsey and Eric Dane is reason Hathaway, Shirley MacLaine, Jessica Alba, enough to hit the TiVo pause and get out to Jessica Biel (together at last!), Jennifer a movie theater. But this romantic comedy, Garner, Ashton Kutcher and Topher Grace. about an intersecting collection of love- Shooting started in early July, so get ready

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by Scott Rice SGN Contributing Writer $9.99 Now Playing As the closing credits rolled, I felt confused. I stared at the screen while white words floated up from bottom to top. Steven broke into my trance, asking, “What did you think of that?” I could only shake my head and say, “I’m not sure. I have to think this one over.”

One day and lots of pondering later and I’m still not sure what I think about director Tatia Rosenthal’s ennui-oozing feature film debut. On one hand, $9.99 is a clever, dark look at the futile tendency of humans to search for meaning in life. On the other hand, it’s a self-indulgent whine about the futile tendency of humans who search for meaning in life. $9.99 is set in a latter-day Aussie apartment building. At the center of the rich cast of characters is Dave Peck, an unemployed 20-something living at home who stumbles upon the offer of a lifetime: for a mere $9.99, he can purchase a booklet that explains, in easy-to-follow terms, the reason for being. $9.99 DELIGHTFULLY SAVVY AND SELF-AWARE $9.99 is a savvy film peppered with interesting characters. Some of these characters are firmly rooted in reality while others spring to cinematic life as little more than ethereal suggestions of real human beings.

A world-weary guardian angel makes his way through the day bumming smokes and cups of coffee in odd ways while his charge, an elderly guy, just wants someone to talk to. A financially challenged magician lives down the hall and is constantly harassed by the repo man. Peck’s brother is in lust with the supermodel in the penthouse, and he’s willing to go to great lengths for her. And Ron on the first floor would love to marry his fiancé if it weren’t so much work and if the 2-inch-tall drunken skate thugs weren’t

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These characters occupy an animated world that reflects the somber tone of their aimless journey through life. The clay figures are coarse and the color pallet is muted.

The setting is lifeless because these lives are lethargic and arbitrary. Altering their own perception is the only hope for each character to break the cycle of self-loathing, much as I’ve found in real life. However, not all these characters get things figured out.

This little movie is delightfully selfaware. The art direction perfectly captures the emotional themes and the disjointed narrative rings true even if it’s a bit exaggerated (call it dramatic license).

PREDICTABLE $9.99 A WASTED OPPORTUNITY $9.99 is self-involved tripe created by a dedicated team of filmmakers with just enough talent to be dangerous.

A lot of time was wasted on the stop-motion animation and art direction. The result is an animated film without purpose, and a wasted opportunity to create something visually distinctive for adults (like The Triplets of Belleville or Persepolis did).

The narrative wanders and the vignettes read like one-liners. The characters are predictably unpredictable and mostly unlikeable. If Ron wants to waste his day playing video games with losers, he should do so. The fact that said losers are 2 inches tall doesn’t change that. If Lenny wants to shave from his toes to his nose, he should do so. The fact that his girlfriend is the hottest babe ever sculpted from clay doesn’t change that (she also has some fairly serious control Angel (voice by Geoffrey Rush) in $9.99 issues).

We’re supposed to believe there’s some problem. I just didn’t see much in $9.99 that what you will. I will admit, though, if a film causes me this much ambivalence, it must larger truth in all this shadowy suggestion relates to my actual life. have something going on. of humanity and humanity’s search for ultimate singular truth. Though I can live in There you have it. I’ve poured out my Contact the critic at scott@sgn.org. an alternative universe for a while, I must love-hate relationship with $9.99. Do with it be able to connect that alternative universe mances. Mosere was particularly affecting to my own life at some point. And that’s the as Eva. She was very credible as a scared continued from cover ‘80s housewife who is all of a sudden on her own, and naïve about life. Moseley as Lil seems made for the role, tall and lanky and self-confident and stubborn.

While their attraction at the start wasn’t Lil has invited Eva over to meet the other residents, and then can’t quite take it back. very clear, eventually the chemistry between For almost all of the other Lesbians, the idea them was palpable and they made a great of Eva discovering they are all Lesbian is couple on stage. The script calls for Eva to not a big deal. But Dr. Kitty Cochrane (Lau- very quickly go from scared woman to asra Kenny) is not out. In fact, she’s a best- sured “new Lesbian,” which you just have selling “feminist” author who writes advice to overlook. You also have to take it on faith books on relationships and empowering that Lil can feel monogamous love for the women. So, Kitty is extremely concerned first time in her life. There are a few holes in about possibly losing her credibility, and the script like that. But most of the dialogue is wonderfully fresh and real, and you have therefore income, if she’s outed.

The group has another concern: Lil has to be amazed at how much of it sounds like been struggling with cancer and they want it could be 2009, even though it was written to have a carefree summer with her. It may almost 30 years ago!

The beach house and beach conjure up the be her last and they want it to be fun. Lil’s best friend Annie (Nikki Visel) is partnered coastal getaway, designed by Dan Gomez. with Rae (Kate Szyperski), Kitty is with You can almost hear the seagulls. This is one Rita (Jesica Avellone), and Sue (Susan Con- production that is perfect for SGN’s LGBT nors) stays with Donna (Kayti Barnett) – readership to see and support. You can probeven though Donna is a self-centered bitch, ably guess the sad ending, but you’ll like spending this summer with the women in and a few other names.

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Celebrating 36 Years!

Jonny Lang lacks fire at Tulalip

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

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Utopia, John Pizzarelli, ZinZanni brunch

by Milton W. Hamlin SGN A&E Writer

Seattle’s arts and entertainment calendar continues to be full to overflowing with summer events and special concert guests.

Bits&Bytes has several recommendations this week. Read on: GILBERT & SULLIVAN’S UTOPIA, LIMITED PROVES GREAT MUSICAL FUN Celebrating its 55th anniversary season, the Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society offers one of the true rarities in the G&S canon.

Utopia, Limited is a satire of the British banking system of the mid-1890s. For this production, the first since 1991, The Society moves the setting to 1929 with some great special effects for the period.

The opening night audience loved the oversized miniature airplane that swooped over the full stage set before landing (off stage). The updating – to 1929 for sets and costumes and to 2009 with some banking references – works well and just adds to the fun. As usual, the plot is unimportant to the general musical delights and the low comedy routines. As the Society notes every summer: “Attempts at a detailed, literal analysis of any Gilbert & Sullivan plot will only upset you and annoy your friends and others seated near you.”

The show features 18 major roles with the full cast topping out at 45 – all performers obviously have great fun on stage and the infectious feeling dominates the evening.

The young lovers are properly radiant, the women’s chorus is correctly “proper,” the men’s chorus is robust and silly. In short, everything is fine at The Society. Dave Ross, a fixture of the company for most years since 1979, plays the King in this production –

and he’s obviously an audience favorite before his first entrance.

The production continues performances at the Bagley Wright Theatre, the home of the Seattle Repertory Theatre, at the Seattle Center with evening and Saturday matinee performances through July 25 – that’s tomorrow, folks. Check with the Society at (206) 341-9612 for ticket reservations, discount policies (they can be generous) and performance details.

JAZZ ALLEY HOSTS JOHN PIZZARELLI THROUGH JULY 26 John Pizzarelli, jazz and swing guitarist (and sometimes vocalist) returned to Jazz Alley last night for a weekend stay, which ended Sunday night. His wife, singer Jessica Molaskey, Radio Deluxe co-host and Broadway star, joins him. Their relaxed co-performances are always a delight and always have the low-key feel of a family affair. John’s brother, Martin, tours with him on bass, and his celebrated father, Bucky, tours with him on some occasions. Bucky has won numerous Grammy Awards for his performances as jazz guitarist on major hits over the past six decades.

Bucky Pizzarelli, a jazz legend now in his early 80s, was at Jazz Alley in early June with pianist Benny Green. The elder Pizzarelli delighted the audience with his quips – “I may be 83, but my knees are just five years old!” – and his repertoire, including “How Deep Is The Ocean,” “Tangerine,” “Last Night When We Were Young,” and “If I Had You.” Pizzarelli and Green were starting a West Coast tour in Seattle. It was another great night at The Alley.

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Jonny Lang July 16 Tulalip Amphitheatre It’s not that Jonny Lang wasn’t good last week when he performed at the Tulalip Amphitheatre, it’s just that he’s capable of being better – much better.

The 28-year-old blues-rock artist hopped on stage at the outdoor venue, adjacent to the Tulalip Casino Resort, and opened with “One Person at a Time” from his most recent effort, 2006’s Turn Around.

Still looking young and fresh in ripped jeans and a plaid shirt, Lang waltzed through a pair of songs from the aforementioned album, “Bump in the Road” and the title track. Supported by four instrumentalists and a backup vocalist, there was a considerable amount of sound coming from the small stage, yet early on, the concert lacked the intensity of previous shows at the Paramount Theatre and Seattle Pier given by this explosive performer.

Part of the reason for Lang’s less than stellar performance may have been the 8 p.m. set time. It began as the sun continued to beam over the tall pine trees that surround the amphitheatre, a time when many headlining artists barely arrive at their dressing rooms. The performance was also hampered by the lack of enthusiasm from the audience – perhaps due to the early set time, but possibly due to the overly aggressive security team, who sat people down in their seats almost immediately when they stood up to take photos. One female security guard in particular marched up and down the aisles as if she’d been commanded to watch over the Pope. Compared to similar live shows, there was simply too much security running around, distractedly I might add, and interrupting fans from truly enjoying the experience.

Lang switched guitars for a surprisingly twangy, slow version of “Red Light,” soundmiss it, myself. There are two shows tonight and Saturday and one show Sunday evening – five more chances to catch the talented duo.

ing more like a ballad than the mid-tempo original – it’s a great song, but it simply lost its mojo and carried on for nearly nine minutes. Another disappointment was a lazy run-through of “Lie to Me,” the Grammy winner’s signature hit, which was reduced to an acoustic rendition instead of the usual funky, snappy, rock-blues number done by a full band.

“A Quitter Never Wins” and “Thankful” were both superb, however, on this night.

But it was a dazzling re-do of Stevie Wonder’s “Living in the City,” a song Lang has included on his set list for years, that finally got the audience to its feet – they wouldn’t sit down for the remainder of the show.

Throughout this 2,300-capacity portable theater, folks were now dancing, lifting their hands in the air, and cheering more loudly – it was like a completely different concert.

Lang finished his 90-minute appearance with an encore presentation of “I Am,” letting each band member flex his skills on a four- to five-minute solo. The front of the stage was now crammed with swaying and hollering fans. Lang, who attracted the likes of B.B. King, Eric Clapton and The Rolling Stones as a teenager with his sharp guitar work, exited the concert with some blistering chord play and his classic wide smile.

The second half of this concert was vintage Jonny Lang, and it partially redeemed the flatness delivered in the first portion.

At one point, the North Dakota native was upstaged by his own backup singer – this should never happen to any entertainer.

Lang was rumored to be under the weather, and if such was the case it certainly explained why he brought his C game to the Marysville casino.

Upcoming concerts at Tulalip Amphitheatre include Al Green, The Beach Boys, and famed Lesbian musician Melissa Etheridge.

Tickets may remain for Etheridge’s performance, but concert packages are sold out for the night – you can, however, still purchase tickets and hotel room a la carte. For a full schedule, visit www.tulalipresort.com.

TEATRO ZINZANNI OFFERS BRUNCH SUNDAY, DISCOUNTS AUGUST 14 The New York Times proclaimed Teatro ZinZanni “the hottest ticket in town” when the newspaper published an article on the Seattle arts scene several years ago. The newest ZinZanni edition, Bottega ZinZanni (be sure to read the rave review in SGN last week), runs through October 11. Like many arts organizations, ZinZanni is offering various promotions to keep the house full.

The newest, very successful idea is a brunch edition. Since the long-running evening show features a five-course gourmet dinner, a shortened (two-hour) brunch performance with a three-course brunch, also designed by wonder-chef Tom Douglas, is available for a major discount over evening prices. And, this Sunday, July 26, is the next

brunch performance – and “good seats” are still available at press time.

Seating for the brunch, opening at 11:30 a.m., is $73 for general adult seating with special discounts for children ($51) and students and seniors ($58). General admission for Saturday shows tops out at $125 but can soar to $160 for inner ring seating, so the savings can be substantial.

Another popular feature is special discount nights. A Pride Night earlier this month offered serious saving for the GLBT community and their friends and family members. The next major discounted regular performance is the August 14, “Asia Night.” As a tribute to fashion designer Luly Yang, who designed special costumes for this edition, the August 14 performance is a fundraiser for Kin On & Nikkei Concerns.

The $99 rate is available to any patron with asks for the “Spectacular Asia” rate at the box office or on the phone. Complete details are available at (206) 802-0015. ZinZanni’s box office and performance home is at the Seattle Center, 222 Mercer Street.

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

Crescent Lounge - Wolf Pup Ro Saturday Matinee Karaoke, 3:30 - 8:30 pm. Saturday Night Karaoke with Frankie, 9 pm - 2 am.

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

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

The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, $8 Stoli doubles, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.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.

Martins Off Madison - Rotating cabaret, 9 pm - midnight. No cover.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Twisted - Halloween Costume contest @ 11:30 with Madison Lane. Cash Prizes. DJ FLIP spinning. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - Absolut Saturdays! $5 Absolut Drinks.

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

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

Sunday

Cafe Metropolitain - Hail Mary Sundays: $1 PBR, $5 Bloody Mary Special.

C.C. Attle’s - Brunch 11am - 4pm. Happy Hour open ‘till close. $2.25 Bud/Bud Light Drafts and $4.25 Wells.

Kitchen Open 11am - 10pm. No Cover.

Changes - Brunch 11 am - 3 pm. $7.25 All You Can Eat Buffet.

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

9-Ball Pool Tourney at 6 pm - 16 players only. Hosted by RW & Co. Crescent Lounge - Julia D'Poon Sunday's 3:30 pm 8:30 pm. Danica D'Lish Sundays 9 pm - 2 am The Cuff Complex - Re Quest T-Dance DJ John England 6 pm-12 am, Beer Bust $1 domestic drafts & $4 well drinks, Cover $5 @ 6 pm. www.cuffcomplex.com.

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

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

The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.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.

Martins Off Madison - Tim Kennedy, 8-11 pm. Open mike with the hip stylings by this jazz virtuoso. Jazz, standards, and more. No cover.

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

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

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

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

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

Seattle Eagle - Beer Bust $1 Drafts from 2-10pm Dj UP-ABOVE from 10-2 Twisted - Open @ noon for Brunch. Football obn the big screen. Happy Hour all day! www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - Happy Hour All Day! FREE POOL! Wildrose - Free pool all day. www.thewildrosebar.com.

MONDAY

Cafe Metropolitain - Martini Mondays: $4 Martinis all day.

C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. $2.25 Bud/ Bud Light Drafts, $4.25 Wells. Kitchen Open 4 pm – 10pm.

Changes - Happy Hour all day and night.

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

See us at www.clubsilverstone.com.

Crescent Lounge - Sexual Chocolate (KJ) Mondays 9 pm - 2 am.

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

The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.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. Trivia contest at 6 pm for cash & prizes. 9-Ball Pool Tourney at 7 pm.

Martins Off Madison - Ruby Bishop, 8-11 pm. Classic ragtime, standards and oldies with Seattle’s classic queen of the piano. No cover.

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

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

PURR Cocktail Lounge - Happy Hour 4-7pm.

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

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

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

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

Twisted - Monday Madness, $3 Well, $2.50 Bud/Bud Light Pounders, Football on the big screen. Free WiFi. www. twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $1 Domestic Drafts, $2.50 all bottled beers, $3 Touch Down Shots. FREE POOL! Wildrose - Pool Tournament 7 pm w/Prizes!

TUESDAY

Cafe Metropolitain - Tequila Tuesdays: $4 Tequila Shots $4.50 Margaritas All Day. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon - 8:30 pm. $2.25 Bud/ Bud Light Drafts, $4.25 Wells. Kitchen Open 4 pm - 10pm.

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

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

Free pool all day - 2 tables.

Crescent Lounge - Johnny Cockring Tuesdays 9 pm - 2 am.

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

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

The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.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.

Martins Off Madison - Karin Kajita, 8-11 pm. Open mike with the hip stylings by this jazz virtuoso. Jazz, standards, and more. No cover.

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

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

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

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

Seattle Eagle - IN HEAT $5 Long Island Iced teas Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2

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

Temple Billiards - (206) 682-3242. Karaoke 9 pm to 1am. A Black Nail Production.

Twisted - Happy Hour 5-7 pm. Karaoke with Keith @ 9 pm. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $10 Dizzy Pass - $1 you call it, 6pm to close.

Karaoke 9pm-2am with José.

Wildrose - Taco Tuesday. No cover.

WEDNESDAY

Cafe Metropolitain - Wine-Oh! Wednesdays: $7.50 Wine Tasting. 30% Off Bottled Wines.

C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour noon – 8:30 pm. $2.25 Bud/ Bud Light Drafts, $4.25 Wells. Kitchen Open 4 pm – 10pm.

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

A Black Nail production.

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

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

Crescent Lounge - Laura Wednesdays 9 pm - 2 am.

The Cuff Complex - Free pool & Pitcher Special.

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

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

The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.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.

Martins Off Madison - Bonnie Birch, 8-11 pm. Open mike with Seattle’s premier accordion chanteuse. No cover.

Neighbours - “PLAYGIRL MANHUNT” Contest at 11:30 pm. Club opens at 9 pm. No cover.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Twisted - Happy Hour 5-7 pm. Karaoke with Keith @ 9 pm. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $1 off all mixed drinks and shots. Karaoke 9pm-2am with José.

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

THURSDAY

Cafe Metropolitain - LIT Thursdays: $5 Long Island Iced Teas.

C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. $2.25 Bud/ Bud Light Drafts, $4.25 Wells. Kitchen Open 4 pm – 10pm.

Changes - Happy Hour all day and night. Trivia night with your host Jeff. Cash prizes.

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

Dart Tourney 7:30 pm. Hosted by RW & Co. Crescent Lounge - Shaken Not Stirred Karaoke with Sabi Thursdays 9 pm - 2 am.

The Cuff Complex - Pool tournament 7 pm. Karaoke 8 pm-12 am with host Jonathan Jones. Happy Hour 2 pm 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com.

The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.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.

Martin’s Off Madison - Karin Kajita, 8-11 pm. Open mike with the hip stylings of this jazz virtuoso. Jazz, standards and more.

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

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

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

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

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

Twisted - Happy Hour 5-7 pm. Country Dancing 2nd Thursday of the month. www.twistedineverett.com 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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repeated some of their favorites, “You’ll Be Safe Tonight” and “Waiting for the Moon.”

Cuteness has been irritated with performers who say they are going to do a country song, but no idea what that means. Alicia’s “Another Round” is a fine exception. Mercy was impressed with the imagery and wordplay in Alicia’s lyrics. The band rocked out on Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and “Earthquake,” which is Mercy and Cuteness’ new favorite of Healy’s songs.

Healy expressed appreciation to café owner Angela Rinaldo for her dedication and risk-taking in inaugurating the festival.

Mercy and Cuteness agree that Angela is quite amazing, and they want you to know she is also single and cute.

Seattle Chamber Music Festival Mercy and Cuteness and their friend Reality Greenwizard sat outside for a lovely evening of Chamber Music. Cuteness is not so fond of Mozart for some reason, so her enjoyment picked up when the music changed to Beethoven and Strauss. The weather was perfect and the green setting of Lakeside School suited the music. It dawned on the group that when the festival moves to Benaroya Hall next year because of schedule conflicts with the school, that experience will go downhill dramatically.

At that point, the music will be piped into the small Garden of Remembrance, where it will compete with street noise.

Mercy talked to Executive Director Connie Cooper to say she has these issues with the move. Ms. Cooper said it is hard to find a concert hall surrounded by acres of green.

She urged Mercy to try it out for a year, and see how it works. Reality said it is time to write letters. E-mail Connie@seattlechambermusic.org and ask her whether there is some way to negotiate going back to Lakeside if the move works out as badly as we think it is. Apparently the issue is that Lakeside is starting to have summer sessions, but as Reality says, “At night?” Maybe there would be a way to use Lakeside for most of the concerts, and find another space for those nights the auditorium is actually used by students.

The Side Project Another act Mercy saw at Laughing Lady Café Music Festival was The Side Project.

Suzie Bradford’s voice was sweet and her keyboards lovely. Her husband Ben’s guitar work and voice were strong. High points were covers of “I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You” and a slowed-down “I Want to Dance With Somebody.”

Coming Up Mercy and Cuteness are looking forward to more of Seattle Chamber Music Festival (www.seattlechambermusic.org/concerts/ index.html), both inside and out, Last Summer at Bluefish Cove at Woman Seeking Theater … West (www.womanseeking.org/ west), and Suzanne Westenhoeffer at the Triple Door (www.thetripledoor.net).

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by Mercy Moosemuzzle SGN Contributing Writer Bluehouse Mercy and Cuteness went to see Bluehouse at the Laughing Lady Café Music Festival. The Australian Lesbian duo was energetic. Their music was hot. Jacqueline Walter’s bass playing was nice and funky, Bernadette Carroll’s guitar skillful. Both voices were lush. They compose beautiful bluesy melodies. Mercy found their lyrics lacking depth.

“Winter in New York” was a sweet song about a brief relationship. They did a rich cover of Aretha Franklin’s “Do Right Woman.” Their song “I’ll Find You” has Mercy and Cuteness searching iTunes, since they like its confidence that being the best person one can be will bring the right match.

Bluehouse followed with a powerful cover of “Heard it Through the Grapevine.” Mercy and Cuteness also particularly liked the group’s passionate breakup song, “What’s Been Going On (You Really Should Have Told Me).” The crowd applauded emphatically, until the duo came back with a funny rocking version of Kris Kristofferson’s “Take the Ribbon From My Hair” saying, “Please forgive us, we’re from another hemisphere.”

A fun aspect of the concert was that the performers are friends of Seattle Storm forward Lauren Jackson, who was in the audience. Jacqueline Walters pointed Jackson out and dedicated a song to her. Other members of the team were also there. Cuteness is a very enthusiastic fan, so she had trouble

keeping herself from asking the players for their autographs. It was thrilling to be up so close to them.

Camille Bloom Camille Bloom also performed at the Laughing Lady Café Music Festival. She started out with some funny stories about her day teaching middle school boys at guitar camp. Her guitar sang and her voice was sure. She was accompanied by Michael Hine on drums. The two had played together years ago, and he picked up her music quickly. Mercy liked the lyrics from “Feels Like Rain”: “The scented air rests on your skin/ It’s like the ground is being born again,/ And yet you mourn it like the next of kin,/ And you smell the earth so faintly.”

“10,000 miles From Nowhere” and “The Habit” were also high points. Galen Billingsley sang back up with a strong voice.

Alicia Healy Trio Mercy and Cuteness’ favorite act at the Laughing Lady Café Music Festival was the Alicia Healy Trio. They had found Alicia Healy’s solo act earlier in the week to be a knockout. Lisa Mills’ harmonica added magic. Laurie Miller’s electric guitar added power to the music. Both women used to play with Swamp Mama Johnson.

The warm-up act, singer/songwriter Val D’elessio, had spunk and skill. High points of her songs were “There Ain’t Nothing Like a Train,” and “Home Highways and Bad Hair Days.”

Healy’s music held up well with Mercy and Cuteness, so they liked the fact that she

by Rajkhet Dirzhud-Rashid SGN A&E Writer So, you’re on break from work, school, or just toolin’ around town with nothing to do now that Pride’s over. What’s a culture geek to do with his/her time in this gorgeous weather we’re having, now that the climate seems to have made up its mind for the present moment?

Okay, one thing you can do besides lay in the sunshine and get a sunburn or a headache is to check out some local art and one

place you have to go, whether you’re a tourist from Japan or Germany (seems to be a lot of those downtown of late), is Art/Not Terminal Gallery, 2045 Westlake Ave., that ever-eclectic emporium of the unusual and occasionally downright strange art.

On display in the upstairs main gallery is work by local artist Don Farrell (who I had the most interesting conversation with the day I dropped by A/NT, about everything from politics in Seattle to the national scene and how art’s dying out in Seattle these days), who credits his influences to Aubrey

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by Anna MacCrae and Dottie Angel, until August 6.

A/NT is open seven days a week and is located just north of Westlake Mall, at Westlake and Lenora.

Other shows not to miss include the new one at Vermillion Gallery/Lounge (located in the same block as Purr) and a new one at Grey Gallery/Lounge. Both shows are up through the end of this month, into the beginning of August and are definitely worth a look-see, if past shows are any indication. And for the truly brave of soul and spirit, do take a serious wander through The Lusty Lady (located on 1st Avenue, just south of Pike’s Place Market), as there are often new art shows, sometimes by one of the dancers, that prove even naked ladies have other talents besides, well, the obvious ones.

Also, if you’re in Pioneer Square, don’t forget to check out the art on the underground level around First and Yesler, as there are often treasures to be found beneath the city streets that most folks wouldn’t know about and the artists are often in their studios and up for a bit of chatting about their work. don Farrell

Great art to check out around town

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Beadsley, M.C. Escher and Hieronymous Bosch, to name a few.

Some of his work looks like it would the perfect jumping-off point for a new Tarot deck (and I said as much to Mr. Farrell, who agreed, but also noted it would take his entire lifetime to attempt such a feat, as his work often takes him months and sometimes years to finish).

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gence, The Abbey of St. Joan started off the night right with a grants giveaway of $16,000.

“It’s exciting to give the community their money back; it warms my heart,” said Sister Cynna Mankind, with her hand on her heart.

Three people were granted sainthood at Oz. Chi Chi, local drag star Aleksa Manila, and the SGN Editor George Bakan were sainted. It is a George Bakan and Aleksa Manila during Sainting Ceremony wonderful honor for those who serve the LGBT community in their own capacity. Among those sainted in continued from cover the past are Harvey Milk and Harry Hay, cofounder of the Mattachine Society.

“Saintings are always public rituals,” said there were representatives from 10 different orders. According to The Abbey of St. Joan Sister Dawnna Creation.

Those sainted are typically asked to perofficials, there were 80 sisters in Seattle over the course of the week, including one sister form three miracles: create fire, walk on wafrom Munich and two from Les Soeurs de la ter, and be in two places at once. It’s certainPerpétuelle Indulgence, Couvent de Paris, ly a sight to see, so don’t miss the next one.

All in all, the Conclave was a huge sucthe Paris chapter.

The Conclave kicked off with a “Beach cess. Sister Dawnna said it was a fantastic Blanket Baptism” at Madison Beach. Near- Conclave, and that everything went accordly 35 fully professed and novice Sisters ing to plan or better.

“It’s a pleasure to expose other Sisters to were baptized. The baptism was as a voluntary chance of “cleansing for the Sisters” the way we operate in Seattle,” said Sister and served to honor a tradition of the Ab- Cynna Mankind. “Plus, they’re just beautibey of St. Joan. Thirteen years ago, on July ful.”

14 (Bastille Day), the five initial members of the Abbey of St. Joan went to Madison Beach to be cleansed. The date is also where the name of Seattle’s abbey derives from, to honor St. Joan of Arc. After the baptism, the Sisters then gath- continued from cover ered for workshops over the course of the week. One of the more unique workshops was “Sister Spirituality,” a personal favorite of Sister Right Sarong, visiting from Nash- know about pride events, they know “butch” ville. The intention was to get sisters that and “femme,” so it’s fun. I don’t have to were grounded in some sort of spiritual be- explain as much and when I do, it’s fun to lief – be it Wicca, earth energy, or sexual en- mock them for not knowing.

Knittel: You were the first open Lesbian ergy – to discuss and enlighten each other.

A number of workshops focused around to perform on Late Night with David Letterfundraising, applying for 501(c)(3) status, man. What was that experience like?

Westenhoefer: Letterman was the most and outreach programs. The workshops, which ran like seminars, were aimed at amazing thing. I was terrified. It’s not a NY mutually benefiting the local Sisters and audience, it’s people who’ve come from all the visiting Sisters, as well as demonstrat- over to see him, and we weren’t sure how ing how the Abbey of St. Joan operates. It’s they would take an openly Gay comic. But important to note that although the Sisters they loved it. It’s hard to remember much are an international organization, each order because I was concentrating so hard on not operates independently and has their own screwing up. I felt like I was up there for every Gay person in the world. … It was 2003 way of doing things.

On July 17, the Sisters hosted Wicked – a totally different world.

Knittel: You’ve toured with the Indigo Lashes at R Place, a combination of the nightclub’s drag queens and the Sisters of Girls. As you know, they are very successful in Seattle.

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Westenhoefer: Being with the Indigos “It shows how much we have built a bridge of trust to the community,” said Se- is incredible because they are rock stars. I promise to talk about it when I get to Seattle. attle Sister Cynna Mankind.

It was a stunning display that was intended I have more stories. I got to sing with them, just as much for the visiting Sisters as it was so I have a great story about that.

Knittel: Where did you perform for Gay for the community that our abbey clearly loves. Mother Innocenta from Paris, Sister Pride?

Westenhoefer: Amazingly, I didn’t do Right Sarong from Nashville, Sister Shirley B Medicated from Tampa, Florida, and any pride events this June. My first since …

Guard Moe Cock from Los Angeles all told oh wow, probably since my first parade beme how excited they were at the party and fore I was a comic. I love Gay Pride, even if you do have to try and make people laugh how much they’d enjoyed the Conclave.

Mother Innocenta, who’s been with the in the daylight, outside – which is very hard Sisters for 11 years, was acclaimed the to do.

Knittel: I’ve heard you got your start Mother of the Couvent de Paris by her fellow Sisters. The order works largely around based on a dare. What happened?

Westenhoefer: I worked as a bartender the LGBT nightlife scene in Paris. Mother Innocenta said she had a lot to take back and my regulars bet me that I could get up and be openly Gay and do a set. I thought with her from the Wicked Lashes party.

“Seattle is a city in which people are they were crazy. Turns out they were right. welcoming you. I feel very, very happy to- I won the contest and went on to do this for a living. I do miss bartending, but not that night,” Mother Innocenta told SGN. Sister Dawnna Creation, a local sister for much.

Knittel: What material can we expect to 10 years, echoed Mother Innocenta, saying, “Sisters in Paris have something different to see at the Triple Door?

Westenhoefer: My tour right now is cratake home.”

Wicked Lashes was an unbelievable party zy. It always is. Whatever comes into my put on by an unbelievable group of beautiful brain, whatever is happening to me, I’m gopeople. Sister Faye Laetio’s cover of “Flow- ing to make it feel like it’s happening to you.

That’s the goal, anyway. I want to see you er” was particularly stellar.

But the July 18 Oz party was even bigger. laugh – and no crying.

Knittel: You are something of a regular on Guest DJ Chi Chi LaRue donated her time and celebrity for the dance party, which be- Gay cruises. What’s that experience like?

Westenhoefer: I love, love, love working gan around 10 p.m. and lasting far beyond last call. The Sisters of Perpetual Indul- the all-Gay cruises! I promise you, a ship

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full of Gay men is like a ship full of puppies just before they are weaned. Before they even have their eyes opened….

Knittel: Anything you’d like to say to LGBT Seattle?

Westenhoefer: Tell the boys to come to the show. Sometimes I think they think it’s just for the Gay girls. It’s not. I like to see all the Queers – and the heteros, although they should wear protective clothing.

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duce everyone to his assets, a worthy catalog of jazz standards and pop gems with an occasional surprise. The young, ambitious musician reminds me a lot of Peter Cincotti, who went from playing the Algonquin Room to appearing in a Spider-Man film in a matter of months – Day has the goods for a big career, and he comes to the Emerald City to prove his case. He’ll appear July 28-29 at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley (www.jazzalley.com), performing one set each night with a full band. Visit www.spencerday.com to ear-sample songs from his forthcoming CD. From a hotel in Costa Rica, here’s what the adorable, totally non-conservative, and star-bound Spencer Day got off his manly chest when he slipped inside The Music Lounge.

Albert Rodriguez: You’re a Utah boy, right?

Spencer Day: Yes, originally of the LDS farmboy ilk.

Rodriguez: How did you feel about your former home state playing a prominent role with Proposition 8?

Day: It’s definitely made me less proud of Utah. It’s really divided a lot of people, even within my family – my brothers and sisters are mostly on my side of the fence, and vehemently opposed to it. It’s just coming from a place of fear, and when people are afraid of the unknown, it’s very easy to play on that. I actually went door to door, and went back to Arizona, where I’m from, to try to talk with relatives and I sent a lot of e-mail blasts on why this is very hypocritical, especially for the Mormons – people who were chased out of so many towns and not free to practice their religion – and there’s actual passages I included from the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants, which talk about how any religious organization should not have ties politically.

Rodriguez: I seem to remember my childhood LDS friends being steered away from secular music.

Day: You’re definitely encouraged away from that. To a degree, that lack of access to culture is what shaped a lot of my musical experiences early on because … well, at least where I was from, the video store didn’t even carry R-rated movies. Early on, your options were either Disney movies or MGM musicals, so those MGM musicals were my gateway to learning about really great songs at the young age of 7.

Rodriguez: Do you have a specific liking or interest in Seattle when you see it on your tour itinerary?

Day: It’s definitely, hands down, one of my three favorite cities in the United States.

Each time I’m there, I want to move there.

And each time I’m there, I luck out with picture-perfect weather, so I haven’t experienced the eternal winter that you guys are known for. I love every part of it. I love Capitol Hill, I love downtown. What’s the museum in the park, the Asian Art Museum?

That’s a beautiful building.

Rodriguez: Who is your all-time favorite Seattle artist?

Day: I feel like I should say someone more original than Nirvana, I just feel that’s the answer everybody gives. I do love the Fleet Foxes, I can honestly say. I’ve been loving that CD. Death Cab [for Cutie] is great, too.

Rodriguez: Being so new to the music scene and having never headlined a Seattle show, how would you pitch yourself to those who might consider checking you out?

Day: I say probably that there’s something for everyone. I know some people say, “I don’t like jazz” or “I like jazz, but I don’t like pop,” but I feel like we’re playing some good quality music with good musicians and we pull a lot from the great American songbook and jazz, and then a lot from contemporary pop aesthetics. Generally, when people come out to see us, they seem to like it. It’s a great date show, songs about relationships and some pretty universal themes that I hope a wide group of people can relate to.

Rodriguez: So your songs can be interpreted for all types of relationships?

Day: I like them to be that way. I write a lot of things from personal experiences of mine, but there’s a lot that I just imagine.

There’s certain scenarios that I’ve never been in that I can relate to the emotion of what that would feel like were that to happen, and I think that’s equally powerful. The lyrics I tend to like the most are the ones that leave it a little open-ended for you, they don’t spell out how you’re supposed to be feeling every step of the way.

Rodriguez: Set up your Seattle concerts for us. You’ll play songs from Vagabond, your first CD. Will you have a full band, or are you solo?

Day: It’s a full band. Yair Evnine, who’s coming with me from New York, has played with a lot of great people – he’s actually doing a project with Tim Robbins right now.

He plays guitar and cello. I’ll have a bass player and drummer. Also, a fantastic keyboard player who’s from Seattle, so this will be his kind of homecoming – he’s been in LA for a few years, and his name is Micah Hulscher. I play piano as well, and he’ll join me on piano and organ. And then I’ll have a special guest vocalist from New York, who just finished her run in Rent – she’s one of the leads in Rent – and she’ll be singing background vocals, along with the other guys in the band, and doing a few songs of her own.

Rodriguez: Are you fan-friendly? Do you make yourself available after the show to meet concertgoers and sign autographs, or do you retreat to your dressing room for a gin and tonic?

Day: After all the gin and tonics we’ve been having in Costa Rica, I’ll probably be drinking carrot juice. I’m incredibly social and I’m really touched to meet people after.

It’s my first headlining gig in Seattle, and I want to mingle.

Rodriguez: Are you looking to move into other mediums, like film or live theater, or are you wanting to keep it strictly music?

Day: I’ve kind of fallen in love with acting in the last year and a half. It’s like a veil has been lifted and I suddenly understand what it is, and it’s so incredibly fun to play make-believe. I’m actually looking at a few scripts right now while I’m down in Costa Rica. I would love to do some film and acting, score for the Broadway stage and act on the Broadway stage. I’m at a point where I really want to do it all, if I can.

Rodriguez: Michael Buble and Harry Connick Jr., who you’ve been heavily compared to, have big Gay followings.

Day: [Laughs.] Well, I’ll join the ranks in that sense, for sure!

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ARIES (March 20 – April 19): It’s so hard to hold your tongue, but your brilliantly devastating reply to some idiot’s remark will only up the ante, and do you really want to get stuck arguing with an idiot? A calm, generous attitude will boost your reputation.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Share your money worries with someone you know you can trust. Relieve that tension or it will bite you on the tush. Take some of the inner strength you feel at home into the larger world.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): You may be overenthusiastic trying to rally your friends to a good cause. There are better ways to focus your political passions. You express erotic easily, perhaps too easily in the wrong place and time. Focus and think before speaking!

CANCER (June 21- July 22): The buzz in your brain can get you stung if it pushes you into conflict with superiors. Tune it instead to self-examination about your ambitions. You may need to face some hard truths. Reconsider also what you value in a partner.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Arguments with friends, even starting out friendly, can get ugly and divisive. Your own thinking is the only one you can really improve. Showing off can lead to nasty accidents. Another year older is a good thing! There’s nothing to prove.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Your sign’s sexual prowess is much underrated. Yours is not. Sexual rumors are best squelched by sphinxian smiles. Admit nothing, deny nothing; laugh like it’s all news to you. Let them wonder, and let some lucky one find out directly.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): The simplest discussion with your partner can become an argument and escalate out of hand. An idea may seem stupid to you because you’re not giving it a fair chance. Consider your home life and how you want it to look in 20 years.

Readings make great gifts!

I also do weddings and parties!

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Lovemaking is not about “Anything you can do I can do better.” Harder and faster could get a person hurt. If you have to be the best, push your sense of erotic communication and rapport.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Your playful urges could be annoying to your partner and even push people away. While you have so much to give, timing is everything. Let them want what you have, and they’ll appreciate it more when you offer.

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): You’re coming off seductive, sexy and strong, but duty calls. Cleaning house and taking care of business seem like annoying distractions, but having those done and out of the way enhances your charisma.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Everyone has doubts about the most important things and people in our lives. Worries about your partner are sharp now. Playing together can help you express the problems. Don’t expect easy solutions, but love finds a way.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Worries about money can spark domestic arguments. Keep any criticism honest and constructive. Reevaluate long-term goals; look at small changes you can make at work or in your exercise and hygiene that should pay off later.

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Celebrating 36 Years!

Meetings Events Activities

community calendar

TO GET A CALENDAR LISTING: Send details to: SGN, Attn: Community Calendar, 1605 12th Ave, Ste 31, Seattle, WA 98122. SGN phone: 324-4297.

Fax: 322-7188. 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.

Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. Group Health, 200 15th E. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only Gay & Lesbian speaking club. Please check website for current room information: www.toastmasterspride.org No Safeword Writers Group. 7-9pm. Meets 4th Monday each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support for members’ efforts. Support is in the form of critique & commentary on each other’s work, information about publishing opportunities, & discussion of issues facing writers. NSWG’s primary focus is erotic writing - but they welcome anyone who writes. The only requirements are to write, to attend, & to be respectful.

For info & location, NSWG@wetspot.org; www.scn. org/~spg/nsw.htm Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

PFLAG/South King County Monthly Meeting. 7pm.

Unitarian Universalist Church, 25701 14th Pl S, Kent.

Meets 4th Monday each month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

PFLAG/Wenatchee Area Weekly Meeting. 7pm.

Trinity Methodist Church, 850 N James Ave, East Wenatchee. Every Monday (including any & all holidays). PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

Lambert House Art Night. 7:15-8:45pm. 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.

SATURDAY - July 25

Ballard Seafood Fest (7/25 & 7/26). For a schedule of events & venues visit www.seafoodfest.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 9am. Greenlake (outside Evans Pool). Every Saturday. GLBT running & walking club sponsors weekly runs, monthly potlucks, track & field activity, annual Run With Pride. 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

Fairness Works. 10am-12noon. Capitol Hill Branch Library, 425 Harvard Ave E. A conversation about fairness in the workplace, focused on three important pieces of federal legislation - EFCA, ENDA, and the repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.” Sponsored by Join The Impact & Pride At Work AFL-CIO. Snohomish Gay Men’s Task Force Book Discussion Group. 12:30pm. Meet at a Tulalip location to discuss The Torturer’s Wife by Thomas Glave. For directions & to RSVP email johndmarsh@mac.com Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT) July Potluck BBQ. 1pm. Lincoln Park, 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW. For information & directions call 923-8313 or email macctseattle@yahoo.com Q-Squared Book Group. 1pm. Capitol Hill Branch Library, 425 Harvard Ave E. This month’s book: The Scarecrow’s Bible by Martin Hyatt. www.qsquared. org Gay Social Dinner Club. 5pm. Galerias, 611 Broadway E. Back section of the restaurant will be reserved in the name of Ricardo. Features 50/50 raffle. RSVP

by Saturday 12noon, 322-5757 or knead2feelgood@ yahoo.com. Subscribe to email list at gay_social_dinner_club-subscribe@yahoo groups.com Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday.

(253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouthcenter.org. (Also meets Thursdays 4-10pm & Fridays 4-10pm.)

Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. For more information visit www.rainbowbridge club.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com Together We Can Make Al-Anon Family Group.

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

Trans & Genderqueer Support Group for Survivors.

6-8pm. Every week. For survivors of sexual assault & domestic violence. For information & location, call the SafePlace crisis line, (360) 754-6300.

Fremont Outdoor Cinema: “Die Hard.” 7pm. 3501 Phinney Ave N. Strength Over Speed. 7-8:30pm. Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 1002 E Seneca (lower entrance off parking lot). FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www. strengthoverspeed.org Ride the Showboat: The 34th Annual King & Queen of the Seas Pageant. Doors 7pm, Show 7:30pm.

Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Sponsored by the Imperial Court of Seattle. $7 donation at the door. www. imperialcourtofseattle.com.

SUNDAY - July 26

(For a comprehensive list of open & affirming churches, parishes, synagogues & other religious/spiritual organizations in the area contact Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org.)

Ballard Seafood Fest (7/25 & 7/26). For a schedule of events & venues visit www.seafoodfest.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.

Visit us online www.sgn.org

July 25 thru August 2

TUESDAY - July 28

Live & Let Live Make Al-Anon Family Group. 12:301:45pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000.

Bi Net Seattle Mini Golf. 1pm. Interbay Golf Course, 2501 15th Ave W. Rain City Jacks. 1-4pm. Eastlake neighborhood.

Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday & the last Sunday of every month. Event location & other details available by email or phone. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & non-profit private club. Membership is required to attend club events. Enrollment available online or at the door.

Email rc@raincityjacks.org or call 339-JACK. Adult men only. www.raincityjacks.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 Wooden O Theater “Taming of the Shrew.” 2pm.

Seattle Center. FREE outdoor play.

Daring Divorced Divas. 3-5pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. A support group for Lesbian women dealing with divorce, separation & transformation. To attend this group please contact the facilitator at daringdivorceddivas@yahoo.com TRASH: Hot & Bothered. 4-8pm. Seattle Eagle, 314 E Pike St. Summer heats up at the Eagle. Prepare to get wet! DJ KC & DJ Up Above. $5 cover benefits Gay City. www.gaycity.org Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/ Weds/Thurs: 7:30-8:45pm; Fri: 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thursday & Friday.

Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org OUT for Sustainability. 5-7pm. The Sylvie, 311 14th Ave E. Helthy home tips from the American Lung Association & the Master Builders Association plus tours of a LEED-Platinum home, refreshments & socializing.

RSVP to even@db2seattle.com

FamilyWorks LGBT Playgroup. 10:30am-12noon.

Family Works, 1501 N 45th St. Every Monday. For LGBT families with children ages 0-5. It’s free, friendly & fun! 694-6727. www.familyworksseattle.org Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm.

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday.

Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth.

For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County.

Meets every Monday. An informal group of Gay men living in Snohomish County meet for dinner at Snohomish County restaurants. For information, location & to RSVP contact Ricardo at knead2feelgood@ yahoo.com Positively Mondays. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. An informal social & discussion group for men with HIV or AIDS. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Sex, Dating & Relationships. 6-7pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org WaterWomen Swim. 6:30-7:30pm. Fircrest Pool, 15th NE & NE 155th St. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

For fat, fat-friendly & differently-abled women of all sexual orientations. Easy access pool with warmer water and room for both lap lanes & free swim. Large therapy pool with jets usually at 95-97 degrees F. Cost: $4. www.seafattle.org/waterwomen.html; waterwomen swim@aol.com; 789-1267.

Lesbian & Gay Child Care Task Force Monthly Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Meets 4th Tuesday each month. The Task Force, in conjunction with Child Care Resources of King County, offers referrals to GLBT-welcoming child care centers & provides training, support & curriculum materials to child care providers. (To access this, call 329-1011 & ask for the “Gay-welcoming” child care programs in your zip code area.) The task force meets monthly to assess their progress in achieving their goals.

Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org.

Family of Choice. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. Weekly drop-in group for LBTQ women to cultivate community in their lives. 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org.

Hepatitis C Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 6pm.

FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender, who is living with Hepatitis C. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. Seattle Counseling Service, 1216 Pine St. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strengthover speed.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets every Tuesday.

Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverse harmony.org LGBT MS Connection/National MS Society. 6:308pm. Swedish Conference Center, Cherry Hill Campus, James Tower, 550 17th Ave, Room E, 1st Floor. Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month. MS Connection is a support group with the goal of providing a safe environment for the LGBT community to express their experiences & the impact of MS on their lives & the lives of their loved ones, as well as provide support for one another. Contact Shelly at 250-5002 or lgbtmsconnection@comcast.net Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Madison Beach House. Every Tuesday. 3 mile flat walk & run.

Dog walkers welcome. (See Saturday at 9am.)

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. www.teamseattle.org/sta Different Drummers. Intermediate 7-8:15pm, Beginners 8:20-9:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. It’s easy, it’s fun & anyone can do it! Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Experience a real sense of connection & spirituality. Drums are provided. For information & location call Dennis, 363-4500 or differentdrummers@mac.com Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older.

7-8:30pm. Seattle Mental Health Institute, 1600 E Olive St (in Conference Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. Sandra Jo, 328-4895.

Pacific Gender Support Significant Others & Friends Meeting. 7-9pm. 1812 E Madison St, #204.

Meets every 4th Tuesday. This is a professionally facilitated meeting for SOS & friends concerned with Trans issues. Donations appreciated. 323-2162, www. pacificgender.org/support/

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La Movida. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Cada Domingo. Una junta bilingue para la comunidad GLBTQ en recuperacion de adicciones.

Para mas informacion visita entrehermanos.org o llame 322-7700.

Wooden O Theater “Richard III.” 6pm. Seattle Center. FREE outdoor play.

Charity Drag Bingo. 8-11pm. Cafe Metropolitain, 1701 E. Olive Way. Play bingo, win cash & prizes, benefit local GLBT charities. Hosted by Giggles Galore. $5.

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

MONDAY - July 27

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

Ageless. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. Ongoing drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. 322-2437; www.dunshee house.org.

Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma.

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

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

Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. GLBTQ supported. Meets 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 Hotline 781-4490. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

community calendar

WEDNESDAY - July 29

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 InsideOut - A Support Group for GLBTQ Youth Ages 13-18 in Shoreline. 3:30-5pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Room 230, Shoreline. Every Wednesday. InsideOut is a group for Lesbian, Transgender, Bisexual, Gay & Questioning Youth to develop positive self-identities in a professional & supportive environment. 362-7282 ext 242.

Sponsored by the Center for Human Services.

Drop-In Chess Club at Cal Anderson Park. 4-9pm.

Cal Anderson Park Shelterhouse, 1635 11th Ave. Every Wednesday except holidays. Bring a partner or play other participants. All experience levels & ages welcome. Chess sets provided. $2 donation requested to help cover costs of staffing.

Speed, Sex & Sanity. 5-7pm. Gay City Health Project, 511 E Pike St. Meets every Wednesday. A drop-in informational & educational night for Gay & Bi men, friends & family. Activities include social events, lecture series & brainstorming sessions. A program of Project NEON & Gay City. For more information, 323-1768, www.crystalneon.org, www.gaycity.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG - Everett Chapter.

(425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Come & discuss the best Gay novels with us. Join other booklovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come only once or come to every meeting. For info, call 322-2437; nickdimartin@earthlink.net Transgender Youth Support Group. 6-7:30pm.

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Wednesday.

Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.)

WaterWomen Swim. 6:30-7:30pm. Fircrest Pool, 15th NE & NE 155th St. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

For fat, fat-friendly & differently-abled women of all sexual orientations. (See Monday listing at 6:30pm.)

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

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

322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Red Cedar Circle. 7-9pm. Interfaith Community Church, 1763 NW 62nd St. Every Wednesday. Songs, dances, teachings & ceremonies of the Pacific Northwest Coast spiritual tradition & culture called SiSiWiss (Scared Breath). Open to all people. 312-6181, www. johnnymoses.com 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-Negative Gay & Bi Men. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. A forum for HIVGay & Bi men to share strategies for staying negative; to explore issues related to being HIV-; & to look at how to find meaning, purpose & lives worth living in the midst of HIV/AIDS. Please speak with the facilitator before attending. Call Scott at 725-2488. www. dunsheehouse.org HIV+ Support Group. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 7:30pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men.

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

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Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

Pacific Gender Support Drop-In Meeting. 7-9pm.

1812 E Madison St, #204. Meets every Thursday. This is a drop-in group for all: CDs, TVs,TGs, TSs & all those concerned with Gender issues such as family, friends, employers, etc. Donations appreciated. 323-2162, www.pacificgender.org/support/ Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.)

Gay Fathers Association of Seattle Support Group.

7:30-9pm. Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, meeting room varies. Meets every Thursday. Support groups for (1) Gay fathers & (2) for Gay men who are married & may or may not have children. The two groups meet on alternate Wednesdays. For schedule, check http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/gayfathers seattle or drop in regardless of parental status to make initial contact. www.gfas.org Shifting Gears. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org THINK Speaker Meeting Al-Anon Family Group.

7:30-9pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Thursday. 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.

FRIDAY - July 31

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.)

Progress - A Recovery Group. 7:30-8:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Wednesday. A new group for LGBTQ folks in recovery from substance abuse to explore themselves thru spoken & written word. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org; www.shiftrecovery.org Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 7:30-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Wednesday. QYF is a confidential group for Queer & questioning women ages 22 & under to talk about dating, relationships, coming out - you name it - in a fun, laid back environment. Join your co-facilitators weekly & start making connections. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. First Congregational Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Confidential, informal group for people of all gender identities & expressions including butch dykes, cross dressers, TV, TS & feminine men. WGA provides educational events & meetings & support groups on issues of gender & gender identity & expression. (360) 671-3358; www.washingtongender alliance.com.

AA Sober & Free Group. 8-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. LGBTQ friendly meeting of AA. Crystal Meth Anonymous. 8-9:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Wednesday. A 12-step group for quitting & staying off crystal meth.

Country Western Dancing. Lesson (Line Dance) 8:30-9:30pm, Open dancing 8:30-10:30pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Dance lesson by donation. No partner required. www.raincountrydance.org

THURSDAY - July 30

Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.”

12noon-1pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. 322-2437; www.dunshee house.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.

July 24, 2009

Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Harborview’s Madison Clinic, Ground Floor, West Wing, 325 9th Ave. (If people are uncertain which room, the folks up in Madison Clinic, 2 West Clinic, can give directions.)

FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strength overspeed.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm.

Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 6712838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org Volunteer Drop-In Night at Lifelong AIDS Alliance.

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

957-1776. www.lifelongaidsalliance.org Spectrum Natural Health. 5:30-8:30pm. Country Doctor Community Health Clinic, 500 19th Ave E. Every Thursday. Spectrum Natural Health offers primary & naturopathic care for the LGBTQ community. Providers have been serving the LGBTQ community for years.

Sliding scale, no one turned away. For info or appointment, call 299-1600. www.cdchc.org Write Your Heart Out - A Queer Youth & Allies Writing Group. 5:30-6:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. We all have a story to tell.

What is yours? Write Your Heart Out is a safe place for queer youth & allies 22 & under to explore one’s self thru the written word. Fiction, non-fiction & poetry will be encouraged & supported. 322-2515, www. lambert house.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937.

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

Lower Woodland Park Courts 5, 6, 7 & 8. Every Tuesday & Thursday. STA is Seattle’s premier Gay & Lesbian tennis club. $2 for members & first-time guests, $5 for returning guests. www.teamseattle.org/sta Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 1422. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Support/discussion group meets every Thursday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22.

322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org

Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm.

Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 6712838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org WorkSource Job Search Workshop. 4:30-5:30pm.

Seattle Public Library. 1000 4th Ave. This session: Job Interview Basics. 764-5304.

Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 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 Mature Friends Monthly Potluck. 6:30pm-appetizers & socializing; 7:30pm-dinner. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Meets last Friday most months. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org WaterWomen Swim. 6:30-7:30pm. Fircrest Pool, 15th NE & NE 155th St. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

For fat, fat-friendly & differently-abled women of all sexual orientations. (See Monday listing at 6:30pm.)

Gamblers Anonymous: Coming Out Winners!

7-8:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Friday. A 12-step meeting of Gamblers Anonymous. This is an open meeting, Gay & Lesbian preferred. All persons welcome. 1-888-GA HELPS. Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

Country Western Dancing. Doors 7pm, Lesson (Line Dance) 7:15pm, Open dancing 8:30-10:30pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Dance lesson by donation. No partner required. www.raincountrydance.org Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday.

(253) 474-8897.

Film Showing: “The Education of Shelby Knox.”

7:30pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Documentary looks into the life of 15 year old Shelby Knox as she begins organizing for sex education as the answer to soaring teen pregnancy at her High School in Lubbock, Texas. Door donation $5, snack plates & desserts $3-$5. Hosted by Radical Women. 722-6057, 722-2453. www.radicalwomen.org “The Marys Project...strange, sensual, sublime.”

7:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Center Chapel, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. Joan Laage, Seattle Butoh artist and director of “The Marys Project,” writes: “I’ve been fascinated by the ‘cult’ of Mary in its many forms and incarnations and intrigued by pilgrimages and passion plays for many years. After learning about the black Madonna phenomenon and visiting the most famous black Madonna while living in Poland, I created the solo ‘Every Baby is Jesus.’ For ‘The Marys Project’ I invited local Butoh performers to explore the ‘cult’ of Mary and female ‘incarnations/goddesses’ through history and across the cultures.” Tickets: $10-$15.

Information/reservations, davidthornbrugh@hotmail. com; 206-729-2054.

14/48: The World’s Quickest Theater Festival (7/31, 8/1, 8/7 & 8/8). 8pm & 10:30pm. On the Boards, 100 W Roy St. 14/48 is 14 plays conceived, written, designed, scored, rehearsed & performed in 48 hours. Tickets: $18 online, $20 at the door. www.brownpaper tickets. com. For information visit wqww.1448fest.com Three Dollar Bill Outdoor Cinema: “Flash Gordon.”

8:30pm. Cal Anderson Park. Playgirl centerfold Sam J Jones takes the title role as the legendary hero of comics & films. In this campy, big-budget interpretation, Flash is a football player who finds himself transported to planet Mongo, where he must do battle with Ming the Merciless (Max von Sydow) to save the universe. www.threedollarbillcinema.org

SATURDAY - August 1

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Arab Festival (8/1 & 8/2). Seattle Center. For a list of performers & events, visit www.seattlecenter.com

Celebrating 36 Years!

Care to Shop. 10am-3pm. QFC, 416 15th Ave E. 1st Saturday of every month. Benefits the Lifelong AIDS Alliance food program, Chicken Soup Brigade. Pick up a shopping list on your way into the store, as you do your shopping throw an extra item or two in your cart & deposit them in our food barrels as you exit.

WorkSource Job Search Workshop. 10:30-11:30am.

Seattle Public Library. 1000 4th Ave. This session: Job Interview Basics. 764-5304.

Sistah 2 Sistah Social/Organizing Meeting. 2-4pm.

Call for location. Meets 1st Saturday each month. An opportunity to socialize & discuss/plan future activities.

Sistah 2 Sistah is a social/support group for Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender women of African descent.

322-7061; 255-8951.

Northwest Bears Beer/Soda Bust & Bear Meet.

6-9pm. Men’s Room, 1501 E Madison St. Meets 1st Saturday each month. A beer bust for Bears, Cubs & like-minded friends with happy hour prices. An informal get-together & a chance for prospective members to meet men already in the club. NWB is a Gay men’s social & service organization for Bears, Cubs & Trappers. 903-9288. www.nwbears.org Fremont Outdoor Cinema. 7pm. 3501 Phinney Ave N. This week: Legally Blonde. Suggested donation $5 at the door.

Moon Viewing. Doors 6pm, Performances 7-10pm.

Seattle Japanese Garden, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. Performances include traditional dance & music.

Tickets $15. Moon Viewing Tea Gathering presented by the Urasenke Foundation; tickets $20.

Pacific Gender Support Movie Night. 7:30-9:30pm.

1812 E Madison St, #204. Meets the 1st Saturday of every month. All are welcome: CDs, TVs,TGs, TSs & all those concerned with gender issues such as family, friends, employers, etc. Donations appreciated. 3232162, www.pacificgender.org/support/ The Esoterics - “Ephemera.” 8pm. Queen Anne Christian Church, 1316 3rd Ave W. Eastern folksongs bring pulsing beats & textured pentatonic melodies to the program, featuring images of flora, fauna & illusion.

Tickets $20 at the door, $18 in advance, $15 seniors/ students. 935-7779, www.theesoterics.org 14/48: The World’s Quickest Theater Festival (7/31, 8/1, 8/7 & 8/8). 8pm & 10:30pm. On the Boards, 100 W Roy St. (See Friday listing at 8pm for details.)

“Who’s Your Daddy” TV Broadcast. 1st & 3rd Saturday 11pm; 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Comcast Channel 77. The longest running LGBT affirming TV program in the greater Seattle area. www.whosyour daddytv.org

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SUNDAY - August 2

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Arab Festival (8/1 & 8/2). Seattle Center. For a list of performers & events, visit www.seattlecenter.com Border Riders Motorcycle Club First Sunday Ride. 9am-rendezvous; 9:30am. Broadway Grill, 314 Broadway E. Meets 1st Sunday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www. borderriders.com PFLAG/Kittitas County. 4-5:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 3rd & Ruby Sts, Ellensburg. Meets the first Sunday of every month. (509) 925-7937.

Deaf Queer Coffee Night. 7pm. Starbucks, E Olive Way & Summit Ave E. Meets 1st Sunday each month.

Sponsored by the NW Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf. www.nwrad.org

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver. us Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html Bent Arts is the nation’s only non-profit Queer writing institute. info@bentwriting.com, www.bentwriting. 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.geocities.com/sbwn Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St, offers a schedule of LGBTQ-supported 12-step meetings. For current schedule of meetings visit www.chacseattle.org or call 587-2838, 24/7.

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

DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffa.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 LGBT 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.

Dunshee House (Home of SASG) offers support, discussion & skills groups & coordinates retreats, 1 to 1 peer mentoring & special events for those affected by HIV/AIDS & the greater LGBT communities. 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equalrightswashington.org

Visit us online www.sgn.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.

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 Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Malta: 329-0886, mailbox@jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www. maturefriends.org; Northwest Bears: 903-9288, www. nwbears.com; The Olympians: www.The Olympians. net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 339-JACK, www. raincityjacks.org, Romp Naked: www.rompnaked.org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples.org; Seattle Men in Leather: www.seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, 329-0793; www.seattle primetimers.org.

Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www.multifaith.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: 323-0750, www.flyinghouse. org; Sound Mosaic: 860-SLGC, www.slgc.org Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource

Groups) making a difference within local companies. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworks. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; 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)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag. org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington state; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org Peninsula Pride Alliance (North Olympic Peninsula): PO Box 1988, Port Townsend, WA 98368; info@ peninsulapride.org; www.peninsulapride.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Long Yang Club, 264-4304; www.longyangclub.org/seattle; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 932-8313, macctseattle@yahoo.com; NW Two-Spirit Society, SeattleTwoSpirit@hotmail.com; PFLAG/FOCUS (Families of Color United in Support), 325-7724; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; Sojourner Truth Unity Fellowship Church, 723-9395; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikone-nw. org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164.

Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.metrokc.gov/health/glbt Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 6826711; www.q-law.org Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschools coalition.org SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. www.seamec.org

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Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503.

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

Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle. gov 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.multifaith.org/shanti/ Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 1-5pm Monday-Friday. (425) 339-5298.

Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: 686-4176, www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycle Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Softball Association: 938-7402, www.gayseattlesoftball. com; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.

Hemmings.com/EthylForever CarClub/; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Hiking Group: 632-5405; Jet City Hoops (Basketball): www. jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw. org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacific nwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www.puddletown dancers. org; Rain Country: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; 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.team seattle. 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; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www. ingersollcenter.org; Pacific Gender Support: 3232162, www.pacificgender.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; www.LesBeHealthy. org; Lesbians Over 40: 328-4895; 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, http://rainshadow women. tripod.com/; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www. tacomalesbianconcern.org; WOWS: a fun, memberdriven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo. com/group/womenofwestseattle 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; GLBTQ Youth Suicide Prevention Program: 297-5922, ext 116; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. As a program of GLSEN/WA, WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org; www. wagsa.org. GLOBE (Gay, Lesbian, Open-Minded, & Bisexual Empowerment): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, ages14-20, in Everett, David/Brenda, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth.org; InsideOut: a support group for GLBTQ youth ages 13-18, in Shoreline. 362-7282 ext 242; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, ages 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse. org; www.MatthewsPlace.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/ Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschools coalition.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; YouthCare/ Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412.

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_______________________________ 1ST MO FREE CAPITOL HILL Classic brick, 1 BR/1 BA, hardwoods, secure building, 3 blocks to Broadway, cat OK. Coin-op laundry. $795 + $50 utils. 206550-3860. 31/3 _______________________________ CAPITOL HILL STUDIO Small studio apt with kitchen and shared bath in 12-unit complex. No pets. N/S. Secure building. 2 blocks to Broadway. $495. 206-550-3860. 31/3 _______________________________ COLUMBIA CITY Great value! $695 - 1 BR. Recent updates, lots of storage, 2 blocks to light rail, on buslines, walk to shops and restaurants. Application fee. 1 year lease. 206-2855693; 206-276-7089. 31/3 _______________________________ COLUMBIA CITY SPECIAL Move-in special - $975. Large 2 BR/1 BA, recent remodel. 2 blocks from light rail, on buslines, walk to restaurants and shops. 1 year lease. Application fee. 206-285-5693; 206-2767089. 31/3 _______________________________ GREENWOOD 1ST MO FREE Newer building. Large 2 BR/2 BA, W/D, D/W, deck, N/S, offstreet parking. Cat OK. $950 + $50 utils. 206-403-8559 or 206-930-2500. 31/3 _______________________________ LESCHI AREA Move-in special - $1075. Large 2 BR, tile/hardwood floors, W/D, D/W, deck, new kitchen, mirrored closet doors. 6 unit building on buslines. Application fee.

1 year lease. 206-285-5693; 206-276-7089. 31/1 _______________________________ 13 13 housing for sale

19 19 computer tech

COMPUTER TECH

_______________________________ The NAKED Computer Man Business/Home. 30+ Years Experience. If it is broke, slow, or needs help, let me fix it. DATA Recovery, Internet, Networking, Hardware, and Software. Very PATIENT. Call Randy. CELL: 954-684-3829. Ask about photography. 52/52 _______________________________

19 19 home & garden

HOME & GARDEN

1hr-$45/1.5-$65/2hrs-$85 14yrs professional masseur.

Unhurried, incredibly relaxing Swedish, Deep Tissue and Thaiinspired table massage. Loosen up, unwind, enjoy yourself, feel great. JOHN LMP 206.324.0682. www.tinyurl.com/N42LMP 31/3 _______________________________

Recession Depression?

_______________________________ CERTIFIED, INSURED, REASONABLY PRICED PET & HOUSING SITTING Reliable dog walking, pet and house sitting available by certified and insured person. Your pets will feel well cared for and safe. Rates negotiable. Refer ences available. Marian, 206769-2357. marianm35@hotmail. com. SGN/ _______________________________

Strictly Relaxation Massage $60/Hour

CHUCK’S HANDYMAN SERVICE 15 years serving the Gay community. From drywall, fences, decks, painting, etc. References available. 206-935-6730.

35/12 _______________________________

206.610.3271

GREEN DESIGN Green designer/horticulturalist with 10+ years experience in Seattle & NYC available for consultations, design work, and installation. Featured Garden 2008 at Brooklyn Heights Home & Garden Show. Call Patty, 917763-4403; pavementprincess@ gmail.com 31/3 ______________________________ SEATTLE REMODEL Additions - kitchens & baths - decks - dry rot repair - handyman services available. Lic # seatthr925co. 206-478-77360.

SGN/ _______________________________

HOUSING FOR SALE

_______________________________ NEW ON MARKET! Stunning 2/1.75 condo with deck, parking, storage, more! Walk to Broadway, Cal Anderson Park.

1030 sq ft, only $385K! Call Emily, 206.714.4424. 30/3 _______________________________

14 HELP WANTED

14 help wanted

_______________________________ HOUSING PROGRAM DIRECTOR Multifaith Works is seeking an independent professional individual to manage the housing program for Multifaith Works.

For complete details visit www. multifaith.org. 30/1 _______________________________ WANTED - Highly motivated individual, retail sales experience preferred. We are looking for one sharp, talented individual to drive sales for our automobile dealership. This is full time work with retail hours. Sales team members can make $1,200 a week and up! Contact us by email: ben.j.sonnenberg@gmail. com. 30/1 _______________________________

www.SeattleMassageGuy.com

Just Swedish Style Massage

Therapeutic $75/Hour

MoonSong, LMP License # MA6513

COME & KNOCK ON MY DOOR! • LMP who specializes in Swedish/relaxation massage, not deep treatment work.

• Eager, ready, and willing to provide you with sensational service.

It is my pleasure to please!

• Incalls: My place in Renton (near IKEA & VMC) is safe, clean, and cozy.

• Outcalls: I charge higher rates to travel to your place. I’ll drive to Seattle and to East & South King County towns.

• Tips are adored and appreciated!

• Call or text 206-326-9975 to discuss my rates, hours of operation, or for questions/concerns.

I don’t yet have the internet at home. I can’t do the back & forth email dance.

ME: I’m Lamar! I can be best described as a long, lean, and lovely 32 y/o Gay black male.

YOU: Males ages 18-80. All races are welcomed! No serious ailments/conditions, please. 30/1 _______________________________

SCRUBBOY CLEANERS

Professional Housecleaning

(206) 354-4187

www.scrubboycleaners.com

19 spa

19 SPA

_______________________________ 3RD HEART Men’s Spa is now open in Renton. visit www.3rdheart. com and see what’s new for men.

Call 206-979-1547 for your appointment. SGN/ _______________________________

21 21 licensed LICENSED massage MASSAGE non-sexual

- NON-SEXUAL

_______________________________ DEER DANCER HEALING ARTS Stressed? In pain? Feeling stuck in life? Learn more about your body and your emotions. Relaxation/Treatment massage.

Hellerwork and Bio-Shen. Dan Christofferson. LMP (206) 3234389 (Capitol Hill). Visit us online at www.deerdancerhealingarts. com. Now accepting VISA/MasterCard. SGN/ _______________________________

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ENJOY A SOOTHING MASSAGE Restore a sense of well-being with a Swedish, Esalen and deep tissue massage. Capitol Hill location. Jeff, LMP. 206-650-0542. www.broadwaymassage.com. _______________________________ EXCEPTIONAL BODYWORK Release muscle pain & tension through deep tissue, trigger point & myofascial release. Specializing in back, neck & shoulder pain.

Insurance accepted. Matt Shafer, LMP, 206-524-7766. 34/12 _______________________________ MASSAGE ANYONE? Jesse James Massage 206-369-4598 handsonjesse.com. SGN/ _______________________________ 22 for sale

22 FOR SALE

_______________________________ ANTIQUES • Singer Sewing Machine • WWII Radio “Air Patrol” Serious offers onlyl 206-362-2727. 31/3 _______________________________ 26 pets

26 PETS

_______________________________ CERTIFIED, INSURED, REASONABLY PRICED PET & HOUSING SITTING Reliable dog walking, pet and house sitting available by certified and insured person. Your pets will feel well cared for and safe. Rates negotiable. Refer ences available. Marian, 206769-2357. marianm35@hotmail. com. SGN/ _______________________________ 27 travel

27 TRAVEL

_______________________________ GDAYGETAWAYS.COM Have fun nude sunbathing, RV-ing, night clubbing, learning to surf or sail. Locally or internationally, let’s make the fantasy reality. Travel destinations, weekend getaways, travel companions available. Senior discounts available. www.gdaygetaways.com. 30/3 _______________________________ TRAVELLING TO VANCOUVER, BC? Check out our short term chic urban accomodations at www.urbansuitedigs.com. Petfriendly. Rates start at $85/ night. 39/22 _______________________________

28 INSTRUCTION

28 instruction

_______________________________ REALIZE A LIFE without limits.

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34 BISEXUAL

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ISO BI FRIENDS...

Congenial, humorous, adventurous, Nordic WM 50’s, HWP, 200 lbs, bottom to versatile, mild kink (BBC, Tranny, M-F couple a +).

Age-race open. Let’s connect.

Dave, 206-781-5888. 30/3 _______________________________ 36 escorts

36 ESCORTS

_______________________________ 1 HOT HUNG GUY Sean. 33, 5’10”, bl/bl. 155 lbs.

Hot, hung, horny and ready. Out only. Bodywork available. 206850-8548. www.seattlegayescort. com. 33/4 _______________________________ BROWN SUGAR. 143 lbs, smooth body, 8-1/2” cut, very openminded, hardcore, also bodywork. Special summer rates. Call Tony, 206-622-9585. 31/3 _______________________________

6’4” AND HUNG LIKE A

HORSE

updated gallery @ www.seattlehorse.com 206-300-0474 _______________________________ EUROPEAN GUY Friendly, masculine, great smile, hung, total bottom, good-looking.

Luke, 206-323-2427. In/Out. 32/3 _______________________________

37 BODYWORK

37 bodywork

_______________________________ 1hr-$45/1.5-$65/2hrs-$85 14yrs professional masseur.

Unhurried, incredibly relaxing Swedish, Deep Tissue and Thaiinspired table massage. Loosen up, unwind, enjoy yourself, feel great. JOHN LMP 206.324.0682. www.tinyurl.com/N42LMP 31/3 _______________________________ 2 OR 4 POWERFUL TRAINED HANDS. Deep tissue, erotic bodywork by handsome, hairy-chested, hung therapist. Reasonable rates. Photos, phone number and reviews at website: www.amazingbodywork.com. Robert. 32/6 _______________________________ ASIAN (CHINESE/THAI) Young, muscular, 5’9”, 165, 28 y/o. Sensual/erotic bodywork.

Incalls in Renton or North Seattle; anywhere else outcalls. 206-7131459 or leave message. $100 Incall - $150 Outcall. 33/6 _______________________________ DADDY BEAR I’ll give you one of the best bodywork sessions that you will crave.

Bi & Gay welcome. 12-9pm. 206328-5828. 35/7 _______________________________ EROTIC & SENSUAL MASSAGE...

For relaxation and full release of tension... Private and convenient location with ample parking. $75/hr. 206-225-0524. 31/3 _______________________________ FRENCH TOUCH BODYWORK Experienced, friendly European masseur w/a table and sensual hands. In/Out. Luke, 206-3232427. 32/3 _______________________________ GET UNFORGETTABLE BODYWORK from Russian fitness model. Only $40. 18-19 y/o free of charge. Anthony, 425-5084590. 30/3 _______________________________ GREAT MASSAGE given by highly-trained, clean-cut, handsome guy. I have a clean, private studio just north of the UW. Call Matt, 206-774-9092. In calls/out calls/ hotels. 34/12 _______________________________

HOT FULL BODYWORK. 9” hairy top. In/Out. $45/In. Escort available. 206-329-0310. 32/6 _______________________________

INCALL/OUTCALL

or at your hotel. Experienced bodyworker, good-looking, nice body, nice manners. Guaranteed to make you feel better. Day or night. Call 206-310-3491. 31/3 _______________________________ MATURE MAN 4 MAN Full Body Erotic Massage in Shoreline for HWP men by mature man; 58, 5’9”, 165 & fit.

Deep touch/hot oil, $65/hour.

Married Welcome. 11am-8pm. genoaman@inbox.com or 206778-7753. 30/3 _______________________________ MATURE MASSEUR for stress relief, pain relief massage, 9am9pm daily. $50/hr, $39/45 min.

Quiet residential apartment, U of W, Capitol Hill location. Nine years experience. Dick, 206-2259425. 33/3 _______________________________ SENIOR SIZZLE Mature 56, 6’1”, 190, experienced pro, total body attention, affectionate, uninhibited; shaved smooth for your enjoyment, built to please; clean; ddf/neg, discreet, affordable. $60/90 min. (discounts avail.) Cash, pleez.

In only; on Pike near I-5. Trim, please. Every day 2-10pm. Call Bo @ 206-264-7774. 30/3 _______________________________ 38 men

38 men

_______________________________ LONELY? DON’T BE! Call 206-424-4444. 18 plus.

FREE to try. SGN/ _______________________________ LOOKING FOR TRUE LOVE. My name is Marc, 58 y/o, 5’9”, GWM, looking for new Gay male friends.

Lonely and alone. Looking for smooth and slender companions, clean and safe only a must, good looking, young and hung, sexually active, muscular Gay males only, 18-27 y/o only. Please write with written serious responses to Marc, PO Box 12192, Seattle, WA 98102. 30/3 _______________________________ MEET GAY & BI LOCALS Listen & Respond FREE! 206-877-0877. Code 5570 visit MegaMates.com 18+ Hot Singles Ready to Date! _______________________________

PERFECT SHAVE

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

Shave & bodywork combos available. 206-310-3491. 31/3 _______________________________

RAIN CITY JACKS

A private, membership-only JO Club, RCJ hosts three group masturbation events every month in Seattle. Safe, hot, friendly and fun. Discounts available for students, military and couples. Adult men only. 206-339-JACK; www. raincityjacks.org. 34/12 _______________________________

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