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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 26, Volume 37, June 26, 2009

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Tori Amos opens Seattle tour,

Local songwriter rallies for Gay marriage Scott Warrender courtesy Scott warrender

give it a try. ACT Theatre is presenting Das Barbecu, which is based on a series of operas that all together make The Ring Cycle. All the “sturm und drang” (that’s German for storm and … drang, or loud noises) in the operas, all the gods and goddesses, the whole family catastrophe, is in there.

Scott Warrender, the composer and a local songwriting wizard with national “cred,” in an exclusive interview with SGN, says that he was careful not to create a parody.

“Parody is a word folks love to throw around. We don’t make fun of opera, Wagner, or most of the tired clichés. We consider it a re-telling of aspects of the Ring story.” He and book and lyric writing partner, Jim Luigs, have been

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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer Do you hate opera? Think it’s boring and you can’t even understand it? What if someone said you’d laugh and you’d love it?

I didn’t think so. But if an opera were written in English, turned into a musical, shortened and transplanted to Texas, maybe you’d

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I’d always imagined Tori Amos to be sophisticated, intelligent, articulate and graceful. When I spoke to her recently, she was all these things and sweet as honey – it was like speaking to a teacher who covets you as their student.

An outspoken ally of the Gay community since the start of her career, Amos was fired up when the topic of same-sex marriage surfaced.

The multi-Grammy nominee will launch her forthcoming “Sinful Attraction Tour” at Seattle’s WaMu Theater on July 10 (www. wamutheater.com), promoting her 10th album Abnormally Attracted to Sin. To many Gay men, she’s way up there with Madonna, Dolly Parton, Tina Turner – the greats – and she deserves to be, as an artist who writes her own unique songs that have sparked controversy (“God”) and inspired the wounded (“Silent All These Years”). There’s no denying it, Tori Amos is a true original.

On this celebrative Pride weekend, as you frolic with friends and zip from bar to bar, remember our friends who’re cheering loudly on our side of the bleachers – think Tori Amos Tori Amos live, in the flesh. But before she goes onstage, it’s my Music Lounge on this most festive to say. see tori amos page 35 pleasure to have her here in The occasion. Here’s what the diva had

Laura Etling wins Seattle Pride Idol 2009 contest shaun Knittel

by Shaun Knittel SGN Staff Writer The Seattle Out and Proud (SOaP) 2009 Pride Idol final show took place June 23 at R Place with a dazzling lineup of the city’s hot-

test undiscovered talent, celebrity guest judges, and cash and prize giveaways.

Each Tuesday, beginning May 12, a group of singers competed for a slot in the final show. At the finale, the winners from the previ-

ous five rounds (and one wildcard), Ryan McCabe, Meighan Doherty, Joseph Garcia, Laura Etling, Sabrina Krause, Jonathan Noble, and Carrie Decaires returned in hopes of out singing the other champs. In the end, only one would be named Seattle’s Pride Idol.

The show’s host, Eduardo Khawam, emceed the event, and the talented and charismatic DJ Sexual Chocolate provided music. The panel of judges included DJ Eric Medina, dance-recording artist Jacinta (who also performed her Pride anthem hit “Set You Free”), Eric Lanes Barnes, and Lady Chablis – an R Place icon. Each Idol contestant was judged at the end of his or her second song.

After nearly two hours of entertainment, the standing-room-only crowd got the chance to text their vote for their favorite Idol contestant to Verizon Wireless.

After all the votes were tallied, Laura Etling was named the 2009 Seattle Pride Idol. She received a $1,000 cash prize and will perform on the float during the June 28 Pride Parade. The runner-up was Carrie Decaires, while third place went to Sabrina Krause, who also won the special “Best in Style” category.

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2009 Seattle Pride Idol Laura Etling

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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer Seattle Men’s Chorus with m-pact June 21 Meany Hall Seattle Men’s Chorus had a raucous crowd on its hands during its latest choral performance, June 1921, at Meany Hall. The audiences loved the challenge and the purity of the a cappella performances of both the Chorus and the special guests, m-pact, an internationally known beatbox a cappella group.

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Dennis Coleman, artistic director, had promised something special, and boy, did they all deliver!

The challenge was not only singing without any instrument accompaniment, but also the sheer magnitude of the cultures Coleman asked them to absorb. Indian, German, 2009 songs from Eric Lane Barnes, spirituals, special inclusions to GLBT sentiments from Fred Small and Billy Strauss, all brought different needs to their see SMC page 35

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by Shaun Knittel SGN Staff Writer C’est si Bon! Julia’s On Broadway June 21-24 Seattle cabaret audiences have been entertained by “Drag Chanteuse” Arnaldo! for years. With an unbelievable voice, the songstress has played sold-out shows in small stages and large theaters. I saw Arnaldo! perform an Eartha Kitt tribute Wednesday night and two things happened – I am now a fan of both Kitt and Arnaldo!

C’est si Bon! A Pride Cabaret Tribute to The One And Only Miss Eartha Kitt is a musical history lesson taught by the professor of cabaret, Arnaldo! The show, inside Julia’s On Broadway June 21-24, was entertaining from beginning to end. The impressive thing about Arnaldo! is his vocal range; let’s be honest, Eartha Kitt is not an easy act to imitate. Kitt has a distinctive sound and one hell of a personality, how could anyone copy that and get it right. Arnaldo! sang Kitt’s songs as a tribute, not imitation, which is what made the show such a delight – the music was live, the voice real.

Julia’s On Broadway was the perfect venue for the show. When Arnaldo! appeared onstage in a floor-length black dress with a single, soft spotlight draping him in light, the whole production oozed class. The music, under the direction of Bob Bruneau, was cabaret at its best.

The tribute was done in three sets, each one representing a different period in Kitt’s life and career. The first set, “Eartha Mae: The Early Years,” featured two songs that Kitt’s fans would know, “C’est si Bon” and “Monotonous.” Both were done flawlessly.

In between each song, Arnaldo! talked about the history of the song, where Kitt was when she first performed or recorded it, and so on.

It was all very intimate. The first set’s second number, “Old Fashioned,” was not a well-known song, but showcased just how deep the cabaret performers knowledge of Kitt’s repartee is.

In a message to the audience, Arnaldo! said he chose to honor Eartha Kitt for the Pride cabaret because she inspired him as a performer through her music and persona.

“She inspired me as an outspoken Gay man because she fought for her values and spoke out against injustice,” he said.

Set two, “Eartha Kitt: The International Years,” was very impressive. Kitt recorded songs in 10 different languages throughout her career, Arnaldo! performed four of them.

He sang the Turkish traditional “Uskadara” and “C’mon a My House” in Japanese. He then moved on to an audience-sings-thechorus Filipino traditional, “Waray-Waray.”

It was his haunting yet sweet performance of the Spanish song “Angelitos Negros” that kept the audience transfixed from beginning to end.

In “Miss Kitt: The Iconic Years,” Arnaldo! owned the audience. He sang a heartfelt rendition of “Champagne Taste,” a ballad that seemed to lend itself to Arnaldo!’s voice with ease. The up-tempo “I Wanna Be Evil” added the dash of comedy that every good cabaret show contains. For Kitt’s comeback anthem, “I’m Still Here,” Arnaldo! played with the lyrics and turned the song into a tribute. A slideshow of images of Kitt, as a songstress and dressed as Catwoman, played on a screen while Arnaldo! sang “Here’s to Life.” The show’s best num-

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C’est si Bon! A tribute to Eartha Kitt

Arnaldo! and the late great Eartha Kitt at Julia's on Broadway cabaret

ber was “Santa Baby,” the song that Kitt is perhaps best known for. It may seem odd to listen to a Christmas song in June, but when Arnaldo! reminded the audience that Kitt died on Christmas Day 2008 and sang such a moving rendition, you forgot what month it is and nearly expected tears to fall in-place-of snow.

“So here’s to you, Miss Eartha Kitt,” Arnaldo! said, “for leaving us with a world that is far better than you have found it.”

Shani's Pride weekend shopping tips & misc.

by Rajkhet Dirzhud-Rashid SGN A&E Writer Okay, you’ve decided to march, or figured out where you’re standing to watch Sunday’s big parade and who you’ll be standing with, or maybe you did a little magic to make sure you meet someone while you’re out at the festivities this weekend. All of that taken care of, you look in your closet and find you’ve nothing but ‘90s grunge wear and you’ve decided to be a little more flashy in the fashion department. What’s a person to do?

Well, you might try wandering into the enchanting environs of Pretty Parlor (located near Denny and Olive toward the bottom of Capitol Hill) and pick out something from their delish selection of suits, ties and ascots by local designer Michael Cepress, or gawgeous lingerie by other local designer Gunlis. And there’s something yummy for those with either pierced or non-pierced ears (like this one’s slave, who unfortunately has to work this weekend, or you’d see us out in our Pride best, honey!), as well as a grand selection of vintage hats, scarves and shoes, if you want to go all ‘50s or ‘60s a la Sandra Dee or Tippi Hedren.

Owner Anna Banana says that the store usually puts up a Pride display of items in rainbow colors, and believe me, you can see those cute petticoats from miles away.

Asked if she’ll be attending the festival on Broadway, she was thoughtful.

“We’ve always made an appearance at the Pride events, and yes, I’ll probably do both the one up here and the one downtown,” said Banana, with a smile as cute as her name.

Oh, and dearie, if you’re one of those lastminute folks, Pretty Parlour will be open on both Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

POOCHES & PRIDE Then to those who might want to bring their pooches to the parade, or walk them down Broadway, maybe in an evening gown, a la Josephine Baker, or some Au-

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After a brief intermission, Arnaldo! reappeared wearing a pink dress and closed the show with a special Pride set full of examples of why Arnaldo! is such a beloved entertainer among the throngs of cabaret fans across the country.

Arnaldo! is performing the fair by Julia’s On Broadway as well as participating in the June 28 Pride Parade. For more information about Arnaldo! visit www.dragchanteuse. com.

brey Beardsley icon: talking to those sweet ladies at Mud Bay Feed Store and Granary (located on Summit and Pine, and also on Broadway), they had some advice for you people.

“Short leash at the parade, and keep them hydrated, and in crowds, keep an eye on them at all times,” said Sarah, who just wanted to use her first name. And asked if they intended to go to this year’s Broadway festival, all three were unsure because they weren’t sure if they were working or not.

“I’ve always stayed up on The Hill, so yes, I’ll probably go to the festival,” said Hannah, also using her first name, like star Cher.

“I’ll probably stay on the Hill if I’m not working,” added Elisa, who said she just moved to Seattle from Eastern Washington. So there you have it, advice from the experts and if you’re wanting to keep your pet looking splendid, there are great collars and leashes that might even match your own outfit (and if you’re part of the S/M scene, these ladies won’t bat an eyelash if you want “treats” for your human “pooch”).

Finally, for those who are in the scene (say you’re wanting to “fly your colors” at The Cuff’s annual Pride Street Party, but you’re not sure which side of the spectrum you fall on, or you just want something new), The Crypt has an assortment of fun stuff, like hankies, toys and even a little guidebook for those new to the whole diaspora that is S/M, to tell you what colors you need and where you should have them (that’s if your top or daddy hasn’t already established that for you). Located on 11th and Pine, near Purr, a great place to start your weekend, or if you meet someone you want to bring home, the place to go to make it memorable and keep it safe. Then, maybe after all this play, or before anything, do stroll over to Cal Anderson Park, if you’re a morning person, for the annual group yoga event, so you’re calm enough to enjoy the weekend and calm after it’s over.

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Frolic, third annual Pride cabaret, Century Ballroom

by Shaun Knittel SGN Staff Writer Frolic, A Gay Cabaret CENTURY BALLROOM Odd fellows Hall June 19 and 26 Frolic, A Gay Cabaret, is a must-see for any dance, drag, and striptease fan. On June 26, the group of local entertainers will perform one last time at the Century Ballroom in the Odd Fellows Hall on Capitol Hill.

I went to the June 19 opening night of Frolic. The Century Ballroom is the perfect venue for such a show; there isn’t a bad seat in the house, I was able to see every hip shake and dance step throughout the entire evening. Although you can buy a ticket for just the dance portion of Frolic ($25 at brownpapertickets.com), I highly recommend spending the extra money ($60) for the dinner, show, and dance lesson to complete your evening of total immersion into the world of cabaret.

Sipping wine while enjoying the dinner, an expertly prepared menu by chef Bo Maisano, was a wonderful way to begin the weekend. Chef Maisano’s first-course dish, a spring green salad with poached peaches, marinated feta cheese, candied pecans and cherry balsamic vinaigrette was heavenly.

The salad was the perfect serving size and infusion of flavor for a starter. The second course, pan-seared halibut over sautéed baby pea vine shoots, carrot coulis and toasted curry oil seemed as though it could melt in your mouth; a great summer dinner, not too heavy, and healthy, to boot. The last course, a dessert plate that includes a fresh cherry tart with an almond-vanilla pastry cream in

Boylesque sensation, Waxie Moon, in Frolic at Century Ballroom

a hamentashen cookie was the perfect ending to a pleasurable dining experience.

The show, hosted by Burlesque Starlet and Seattle legendary entertainer Miss Indigo Blue, was a high-energy romp through nearly every dance mold in existence. Dance numbers included a three-part striptease by Seattle’s Little Blonde Bomb, Inga Ingénue, a spastic tribute to the 1980s by Lou Henry Hoover, and a number of jazz and salsa numbers by Century Ballroom dancers.

Hallie Kuperman, owner of the ballroom, made an appearance in three different dance scenes – from opening the show with the Launchettes and dancing with the Salsa Girls, it was easy to see how she’s led the charge that’s made the Century Ballroom the renowned dance club it is today. Kuperman has been teaching dance since 1991, notably when she ran Swing Girls, an organization dedicated to teaching Gay, Lesbian, and non-homophobic people partner dancing.

One of the best performances of the night was a belly-dancing routine performed by Jesus, who managed to captivate the audience from beginning to end. Dressed in Middle Eastern attire and dancing with lit candles, Jesus was absolute poetry in motion. Every movement was a suggestive seduction in visual sexuality.

The trio Dance Belt, a group led by boylesque sensation Waxie Moon, delivered the standout performance. In a tribute to pop diva Beyonce, Dance Belt flawlessly performed choreography from the music video for the hit song “Shoulda Put a Ring on It.” It was the perfect way to end the show, a rousing applause from an audience whose hunger for good food, drink, and entertainment had been quenched.

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by Rajkhet Dirzhud-Rashid SGN A&E Writer Spam-o-rama Theatre Off Jackson June 20, July 10-11 With so much to do this weekend, it being Pride and all, where will you get the extra time to go to the International District for some comedy and song? Don’t know, dear reader, but trust me, should you decide to venture out of Capitol Hill and to Theatre Off Jackson for one of Seattle’s oldest (and arguably most flexible and diverse) comedy groups, Pork Filled Players’ new show, Spam-o-rama, it’ll be well worth it.

The show is a combination of sketch comedy that deals with everything from interracial dating, racial stereotypes with a decidedly Asian focus and a bit of improv comedy from a new group, The Collective, to some funny song stylings by chanteuse Jennifer

O’Brien (who was set to be on the bill with jazz great Greta Matassa at Tula’s in Belltown when I saw the show last weekend).

Offering a quirky and often hilarious view on all of the above subjects and taking a poke at the current economy, veteran PFP members and a few fresh faces kept the capacity audience giggling and tittering during the one and a half hour show at Theatre Off Jackson. Also joining the group were members of University of Washington’s sketch comedy group, The Collective, who though they had a rather slow start, were spot-on and incredibly funny to watch by the end of their improv routine using suggestions from the audience.

Also a little bonus of watching one of the female members of the group, a hippy, tall redhead that’s been with the group for the last several shows I’ve seen, was her giving us all a little flash of her black thong undies when she bent over or danced around dur-

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ing one number. Refreshing to be sure, and something you probably won’t see on any other Seattle stage, or at least not on the larger stages. And entirely engaging evening of quick-witted comedy that’ll strike your funny bone more than once, and then there’s lovely Jennifer O’Brien, who sang deliciously sharp and torchy songs about the wrongs and rights of her dating life. One hopes to see this talented performer grow and get even better in coming months, and certainly to watch her perform in future shows, on other Seattle stages.

For more information go online to www. porkfilled.com, or oink@porkfilled.com.

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Snow Patrol marvelous in short set interscope

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David Robertson

by Rod Parke SGN A&E Writer Seattle Symphony with Leila Josefowicz and David Robertson June 13 Benaroya Hall As the Seattle Symphony searches for a replacement for Music Director Gerard Schwarz, it would do well to give David Robertson serious consideration. Currently music director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, this conductor revealed no weaknesses and an array of strengths as he led the SSO last Saturday night.

That the players liked working with him was immediately apparent in the opening work, “A Night on Bald Mountain” by Mussorgsky (orch. by Rimsky-Korsakov).

When all sections of the Orchestra become tied together as if by an invisible web and they move as one; when each can still be heard even when the whole body is playing so softly that we approach the threshold of hearing; when we actually hear a response to every gesture of the conductor, then you know something is terribly right. Such was the effect in this concert, from beginning to end. The Mussorgsky warhorse showed us perhaps nothing new, nor was anything

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reinvent themselves, complete with an image makeover – from head to toe, Lightbody, Wilson, Nate Connolly and Tom Simpson look almost identical to the previous time I’d seen them in 2007, and I was hoping for a change of scenery in Vancouver. Snow Patrol needs to rid themselves of the jeans and T-shirts here and there – they’re all healthy, attractive men and could certainly spiff things up with a pair of dress pants or a suit jacket once in a while – nothing fancy, but they could take notes from Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, and Coldplay on how to further impress the music world with a fashionable step forward.

The only mystery on Sunday night is what happened to drummer Jonny Quinn, who was either bloated or replaced by a huskier percussionist – I’m still trying to figure this one out, but I’m puzzled, to say the least.

If, by chance, you missed Snow Patrol last weekend in Vancouver, know that they’ve just announced a headlining performance at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre on October 14.

Robertson's performance shows director potential Courtesy SSO

Snow Patrol June 21 GM Place (Vancouver BC) On stage for a mere 45 minutes, Snow Patrol left an indelible print when they opened for Coldplay last weekend in Vancouver BC to a near-filled arena. Capable of packing medium-sized theaters around the world on their own, the Grammy-nominated band were greeted with a strong welcome from scattered fans early in the night.

Snow Patrol began their performance with “Take Back the City,” the leadoff single from last year’s A Hundred Million Suns album. Surprisingly, the sound inside this hockey stadium was fine – not exceptional, but not crappy, either. The vocals were clear, guitars crisp, and the keyboards perked at

appropriate times, such as on a fiery rendition of “Open Your Eyes” towards the end of the set.

“Chocolate,” a song from the quintet’s debut CD Final Straw, stayed close to its original version, yet hearing so many fans around the arena singing along to it gave it a refreshing lift. “Run” was amazing, as lead singer Gary Lightbody started the second verse acappella, paused and smiled, then allowed the guitars to layer over the vocals, and on this night his vocals were impeccable. Snow Patrol looked a little fatigued, but I could tell – and was very happy to see – that it didn’t affect their overall performance; they really sounded great.

The group’s best number was “Chasing Cars,” and in the middle of it Lightbody invited the audience to stand up in preparation for Coldplay. “We’re supposed to warm up

the crowd, that’s our job”, he said, as people leapt to their feet and helped Snow Patrol close out the tune by chiming the chorus.

Personally, I’ve never been too fond of this track from the Eyes Open release, and this marked the first time I’d ever given it a chance to grow on me – maybe I judged it too harshly in the past because it was undeniably wonderful in this setting.

“You’re All I Have” was the final song played, and it found Lightbody sneaking behind a wide-smiled Wilson to share his microphone – after so many shows together, it was nice to see the guys still having fun.

There was no encore, no memorable farewell, just a quick thank-you and waves to everyone as Snow Patrol ran immediately backstage.

Many fans wonder why a group like Snow Patrol, with an impressive catalog and the gift to write solid, catchy songs, hasn’t risen to the level of U2 or Coldplay. After covering their music since 2004 and seeing them in concert nine times, what they need is to

missing. It was hushed, mysterious, exciting, and lovely in proper proportion. A fine journey in this “program” music.

Thomas Adès, a Londoner still in his 30s, wrote his ‘Violin Concerto, “Concentric Paths”’ in 2005. To help us into the language of this complex work, David Robertson, violinist Leila Josefowicz and the Orchestra began by demonstrating some of its compositional elements. The maestro began: “Good evening! My name is David, and I’ll be your conductor tonight.” He went on to explain that latecomers were being given this little break so that they wouldn’t have to rush to their seats, possibly crushing audience members’ toes. “It is a little distracting from the music to have homicidal thoughts in mind as you wince from damaged feet.”

Having established a certain charm and charisma, he demonstrated impressive skill in teaching musical ideas succinctly and effectively. He ended with, “We really like this piece!”

One can only give first impressions on hearing a new work for the first time, but I can tell you that it rewarded careful listening. The three movements were three, 10, and six minutes long, each very different from the others. None of it was boring; much of it was challenging and dissonant; yet some moments of the slow, middle movement were also lovely. Soloist Josefowicz gave a typically impassioned performance of a technically challenging part. The SSO seemed comfortable with the complex “modern” elements and tricky outbursts.

Overall, it was a worthwhile excursion into a work one would like to explore more fully with repeated hearing.

The highlight of the program, however, was the original 1910 ballet music for ‘The Firebird.’ Here David Robertson and the SSO showed us what a different experience the complete ballet is, compared to Stravinsky’s later suite, which is much more often heard. It’s as if Stravinsky was saying in his suite version, “Here are my most brilliant ideas from the ballet.” But don’t think for a moment that the suite captures the essence of the ballet. The suite, compared to the complete ballet, is an almost cold intellectual display. What Robertson showed us was a gorgeous, lushly romantic work, full of passion and adventure.

The enlarged orchestra featured, among others, three harps placed at the front left of the stage along with the celeste. A closed piano, which I never heard, was on the right.

The sound ranged all the way from superhushed to warm, magnificent crescendos.

Many first-chair players excelled, especially the flute of Scott Goff and the oboe of Ben Hausmann. But what impressed the most was, again, that invisible web, that pervasive cohesiveness that made the SSO sound like one being, capable of almost anything. The Stravinsky has never sounded more thrilling or more beautiful than this.

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

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continued from cover Albert Rodriguez: Are you keeping tabs on the Gay marriage issue?

Tori Amos: Yes, I am.

Rodriguez: Having been exposed to the Gay community at an early age, do you see us as being an extension of your family?

Amos: Yes, I also think there are a lot of women who might be Gay, or not, that are a part of that family too, but in a different way for different issues, perhaps. Why I spoke out about this whole Prop. 8 thing was because the whole idea that a portion of our country is asked to pay taxes, and is said to be protected by the Constitution, yet they don’t have the same rights as everybody else? I cannot support that, I cannot support that a portion of our society would be treated less human with less human rights than somebody else, yet forced to pay taxes as if they are a citizen. And if you are a Christian, a real Christian who walks the path of Christ, you cannot support that. You’re subjugating another group of human beings, and Christ would never support that. As a minister’s daughter I had to say, “Hang on a minute. If you really hold the love of Christ in your heart, you cannot subjugate another group of citizens and call yourself part of Christ’s consciousness.” If you’re going to use the whole Christian ideology, then let’s look at the path of Christ – and of our Constitution, which says, “all men are created equal.” It doesn’t say, “Except homos.” So I wasn’t just speaking against it because I’ve got some buddies, I spoke out because it’s just wrong.

Rodriguez: I remember an interview you did years ago, in which you said Gay men and drag queens taught you how to become a woman.

Amos: I worked in clubs where the waiters were all Gay and some of them took it upon themselves to make me aware of what was vulgar. You know, when you’re trying to find your womanhood, and wearing your sexuality sometimes in a way that you just don’t know how to wear it yet. Being a minister’s daughter, sometimes your version of sexy is top-shelf porno. [Laughs.]

So the Gay guys would sometimes have to say, “No sweetie, Dior, not West Coast rock chick.” Although, we all know that it’s hard to keep me away, especially in the late ‘80s, from retail slut. But the Gay guys always seemed to bring me back, over the years, to other ways of expressing my sexuality with my femininity. A style, a chicness.

Rodriguez: For many Gay men, myself inclusive, since that time we huddled together and listened to Under the Pink we’ve always had this attachment to you as a big sister.

Amos: Well, that means a lot to me. You know, that means a lot me because – that really does.

Rodriguez: What do you remember from Seattle on your previous visits?

Amos: Quite a few different things. There are some Native American women there that opened up their home to me, and were really supportive on the last tour – and they did that at a time when I was tired, on the

road. We’d been out for a long, long time and through friends, they just said “Hey, we want you to come and spend the day with us.” And we did, and they made food and were incredibly supportive as if I’d known them my whole life.

Rodriguez: How many songs from the new album can we expect to hear at the show?

Amos: My philosophy is that there are going to be songs from the new record for sure, but I always like to have the catalog represented, as well as some covers. We start rehearsals in two weeks. Matt Chamberlain, John Evans, and I will be out – it’ll be a three-piece this time, keyboard heavy.

That lends itself to different kinds of arrangements.

Rodriguez: So, for those of us who missed the last tour, there’s hope we can maybe hear “A Sorta Fairytale”?

Amos: Yes, you can hear “A Sorta Fairytale.” I’m sure it’ll show up.

Rodriguez: Can you talk about a song on the new album that stood out for me, “Curtain Call”?

Amos: I’ve been playing that quite a bit, “Curtain Call.” I’ve been doing radio shows in Europe, and there’s a desire to play that.

I think it works so well, and it’s a piano as well as a full arrangement. I feel very close to that song because even though this is my 10th album, and I have a lot to be grateful for, I think we all have those days when you feel marginalized – but it might be one day a month. I have no complaints, I feel very, very blessed. I think the song speaks for itself.

Rodriguez: You always seem to choose cute guys to tour with, like Jason Mraz and Joshua Radin, but they’re also talented opening acts.

Amos: Well, thank you. I mean, we try.

Sometimes people ask, “Why don’t you have women open up for you?” You have to look at this holistically. People are going to be pounded with an hour and a half to two hours of my perspective, which no matter how you look at it is a woman’s perspective. And so, I try to give people a complete evening, and that way they can reflect and say, “Okay, I’ve had different points of view – male point of view and female point of view.” I find a balanced evening in that.

Rodriguez: I’m thinking of a young circuit boy who’s just heard of you, and is going to buy his first Tori Amos album.

Where’s a good place to start – Little Earthquakes, Boys from Pele, or this album?

Amos: It really depends on where they are in their mind, because different young

men are jumping on and off all the time.

Sometimes they’ve jumped in the more darker phases, in the more produced work, or sometimes they hear something that’s more piano-generated, or they come to a live show. It’s such an individual thing, you’d have to recommend based on where they were in their personal life.

Rodriguez: Will you arrive in Seattle a few days prior to the show?

Amos: Oh yeah, we’re going into production rehearsals in Seattle. We’re in two big rehearsal phases – we have musical rehearsals, where things are hammered for a couple of weeks at a time because we spend hours and hours a day going over the rhythms and everything like that. Because it’s a trio this time, the three of us know in our brain a lot of the repertoire from the past, but in order to really play you have to practice morning,

noon and night for a two or two and half week period. And then we’ll all re-convene in Seattle for production rehearsals with lights, sound and the whole ball of wax. And clothes, I have to make sure I don’t fall off my heels and legs up in the air. [Laughs.]

Rodriguez: Well, we welcome you with open arms, open hearts and are looking forward to it.

Amos: I’m thrilled to start there. It’s Matt’s home, and of our family.

Rodriguez: I speak for all Tori Amos fans, in that we can’t wait for this tour to lift off the ground.

Amos: I hope to see you there, Albert! Get your requests in now, it’s a long tour.

Rodriguez: “A Sorta Fairytale” and “Taxi Ride” are my requests.

Amos: All right, noted. Okay, bye, sweetheart.

SMC

The Chorus performed some extremely challenging music with great skill. The Indian “raga” called for Tibetan oversinging. A unique, back-of-the-throat sound that lends an eerie, foreign flavor, and it didn’t seem possible for this large chorus to accurately manage that sound. They did. Another difficult piece was a “competition level” arrangement for “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho.” This called for quick part changes and close unison. Another challenge hurdled.

Assistant Artistic Director Eric Lane Barnes contributed new silly songs, “My Very Educated Mother” – about Pluto’s dis-inclusion as a planet, and “O Mio Babbinoweh Avec Moi” – a combination opera solo and pop music interruption that had the audience continually laughing at the members of Captain Smartypants. He also offered two other sweet sounds, “Listen to the Silence” and “Come Dance with Me,” as he continued to demonstrate his talent as a writer of smart, interesting music.

The concert ended with encores, one of which has m-pact and the Chorus sing together on “Change in My Life,” and then the Chorus alone for “Moon River,” ending with everyone on the same note. It was a very satisfying evening.

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Guest stars, m-pact, came on stage for two significant interludes, giving everyone a real sense of the breadth of their music. They performed songs such as “Come Together” by the Beatles, and “My Funny Valentine”

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They brought the house down at almost every song they did, and got several standing ovations at the end.

Jeff Smith held the beatbox rhythm in a beautifully understated way, and Trist Curless propelled the bass throughout every song, keeping the efforts of Fletcher Sheridan, Marco Cassone, Quentin and David Loucks on track. Their soundman should have come on stage for a well-deserved bow, as well. He’s an integral part of their performance, mixing the six separate microphones together.

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FRIDAY

Cafe Metropolitain - Funked Up Fridays. Bartender’s Choice Specials 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 - midnight. No cover.

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

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

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

Crescent Lounge - Confessional Fridays with Cardinal Synn. 9 pm - 2 am.

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

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

Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. $3.00 daily drink specials. Happy Hour, 3 - 7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun. - Thurs.

9 - 11 pm: $1.50 Miller drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3.00 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - No cover … ever!!! Start your weekend off right. Happy Hour 6 - 8 pm.Weekly beer & cocktail specials.

Martins Off Madison - Joseph Rojo, 9 pm - 1 am.

Classically inspired original works as well as poa, standards and soundtracks. No cover.

Neighbours Nightclub - House music with DJ Eric.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Twisted - Girl4GIRL Halloween Event. God-Dess and She live event @ 9 pm. $15 at door. Sell-out crowd expected. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $4 Jäger Bombs. South Side Boogie-Dancing, 9 pm - 2 am, with DJ Dirty Dan. Karaoke in the Main Room, 9 pm - 2 am. No cover.

Wildrose - www.thewildrosebar.com.

SATURDAY

Cafe Metropolitain - Cheap Shot Saturdays. $4 cheap shots & DJ Skiddle Mixing.

C.C. Attle’s - Brunch, 11 am - 4 pm. Happy Hour, 11 am - 8:30 pm. $2.25 Bud/Bud Light drafts, $4.25 wells. Kitchen open 11 am - midnight. No cover. Bear Night, 1st Saturday every month @ 6 pm.

Changes - Happy Hour till 7 pm. Free Darts all day and night.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer Coldplay June 21 GM Place (Vancouver BC) Mass popularity hasn’t turned Coldplay into an assembly line performer, instead they’ve become a more vigorous live act with an unparalleled catalog that can sell out any sports stadium in the world – from Dallas to Dubai, and all points between, this band draws them in by the thousands.

Playing the second of back-to-back shows at Vancouver’s GM Place, the international superstars opened their set promptly at 9 p.m. with “Life in Technicolor,” the leadoff instrumental track from last year’s Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. Behind a giant curtain, the shadows of Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion emerged – the packed arena went absolutely wild, and everyone was on their feet waiting for that curtain to drop. Once it did, the multiple Grammy-winners zipped into a beautiful version of “Violet Hill.”

“Clocks” was the next song of the night, sounding incredible and met with a mixture of green, blue, and red laser lights. Even better was a tight rendition of “In My Place,” which sparked fans to sing the chorus at high volume, while the popular ballad “Yellow” saw two large sacks of yellow balloons float from ceiling to floor and were then patted around by concertgoers on the main floor.

At the once-held Pemberton Festival, when Viva la Vida was barely a month old, Coldplay omitted “Cemeteries of London” from that evening’s roster and I was heartbroken. But I immediately forgave them when they performed it in Vancouver with the same mystical, haunting effect as that on the CD – a classy touch was black and white imagery flashed on a wall-sized projection screen behind the band, plus a pair of small screens positioned at mid-length of the floor. Seriously, I shivered during “Cemeteries of London” and nearly reached for a tissue with delight.

A highlight had to be a gripping version of “Fix You,” off Coldplay’s third album X & Y – it was a deeply moving piece that allowed fans to sway, flick lighters, and sing loudly to the tune’s uplifting lyrics (said to be written for Gwyneth Paltrow, wife of Chris Martin, following the death of her father).

A short medley that included “Talk” was sweet, though it could’ve easily been replaced by a better number. On the contrary, “The Hardest Part” was riveting, as Martin

and Champion dueted on vocals – I loved how they kept it simple and acoustic.

At one point during the show, Coldplay surprised everybody by running to the opposite end of the stadium to perform a trio of tunes, which included “Green Eyes” and The Monkees’ “I’m a Believer,” accompanied only by guitars and a banjo. Ticketholders parked in this 100-level seating section were in utter shock. It was here when Martin asked the 16,000 or so in attendance to participate in a wave like those seen on the Super Bowl, using their cell phones in place of hands – you should’ve seen the glow of lights ripple from one side of the stadium to the other!

“Lost” was a thrill, complete with triballike percussion and moody guitars, and it was speedier than its very slow delivery at Pemberton – that melancholy guitar solo by Buckland during the bridge is something I can listen to over and over and over again.

The jangly background of “Viva la Vida” was drowned out by the thunderous claps and enthusiastic chanting by the whole venue, myself included – it felt like a big family party, as fans looked around to see everyone else chanting at the top of their lungs.

Nothing could top the energy of “Lovers in Japan” – my personal favorite off the newest album – as images of Japanese culture were shown on the screens, and somewhere in the second verse butterfly-shaped confetti, in every color, began to rain from the roof of GM Place. By this point, many in the audience fully extended their arms in the air as buckets of confetti continued to shower on everyone’s heads.

“Politik” closed out the main set, and while it was a great rendition it lacked a bit of electricity from what I’ve witnessed at previous concerts. Still, the monstrous display of colorful lights gave it some intensity.

For an encore, Coldplay dazzled on a chilling re-do of “The Scientist” and capped the show with a lyrics-inclusive repeat of “Life in Technicolor.” The word “VIVA” was illuminated on a huge banner immediately following the band’s farewell to the crowd, matched with ear-piercing cheers and a well-deserved standing ovation, even from those up in the nosebleeds.

Martin, who usually takes the form of a human grasshopper during live performances, was quite settled in Vancouver – however, he still looked damn cute in his vintage military coats, cropped hair and tight pants (by the way, he wears tightie-whities). Berryman was oh so delicious in snug jeans, red long-sleeve shirt and black vest, while the

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tall Buckland looked dapper in blue dress pants and two separate shirts (he changed midway through the show). And, I can’t help but applaud Champion for his bravery in wearing a lavender scarf from beginning to end – he looked adorable, and totally rocked that scarf!

The visuals from the concert were spectacular – globe-shaped lamps descended from above and from each side of the stage, used not only for decor but also as individual screens, as images and graphics were shown in circular motion.

Both Vancouver shows were videotaped for a future DVD release, of which Martin asked concertgoers if they minded being on camera – they didn’t, obviously.

You really have to give Coldplay credit for sounding fresh and flawless, especially after an entire year of touring the last album.

This was a concert worth every penny of the ticket price, a high quality two-hour performance from a group that has masterfully balanced worldwide commercial success, artistic credibility, and a surprisingly display of humility – what you didn’t get from Coldplay on this night was bloated egos, and we love them for that.

Coldplay returns to the Northwest next month for sold-out gigs at Clark County and The Gorge amphitheaters.

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writing together for a long time. Actually Das Barbecu was commissioned by Seattle Opera Company in 1991. “They requested a 90-minute show with five actors, focusing on story lines from the Ring that were not featured in the opera. In other words, fabricating funny situations. The opera concludes with a giant conflagration, thus the ‘Barbecue.’”

Warrender tells an almost too-strange-tobe-true story about how Speight Jenkins, artistic director of the opera, came to commission this. “I met Speight Jenkins while walking my dog at a dog park with, what seemed at the time, 10,000 dogs. We began talking about the state of the arts and I was complaining about the price of opera tickets, etc. When he finally identified himself, I became so flustered that I started calling him by his dog’s name, Murray. I had a show in production at the time and since Murray, I mean Speight, was looking for someone to create a companion piece for the upcoming production of Seattle’s Ring, he attended my show and the rest is history.”

Since that initial production at Seattle Opera, the musical has gone on to many productions. “The show was produced Off-Broadway in 1994. I know the show is produced many times every year, from high schools to professional theaters. A few years

back, it was translated and produced in Austria.” But the productions have to have real, opera level singers. “It’s quite a vocal workout for the singers. It is also physically demanding. The actors play close to 20 roles in the show. When they’re not onstage, they are frantically changing costumes and wigs.

We’ve always joked that theater should really put some seats backstage and sell tickets. During the curtain call, when only five actors show up onstage, many theatergoers seem surprised, which always surprised me until I needed reading glasses and couldn’t read the program.”

What was it like having the production Off-Broadway? “I think the best time for a composer is when the show is being created and re-tooled. But, when you make it to NYC, [the] experience [is] more about the business and much of the joy is extracted from the process – especially if you’re the writer. That was my experience.”

Asked about how he became a writer of musicals and his musical history, Warrender describes his formative years and introduction to music. “I grew up on Cougar Mountain. My uncle performed Chopin and Beethoven on the piano, and my grandmother played honky-tonk style. The first piece I learned to play was ‘Please Release Me, Let Me Go,’ made famous by Engelbert Humperdinck. I liked musicals as a child, but I would always go in the kitchen and grab snacks during the songs … I started piano when I was 12. I studied for a year without a piano. When my parents were sure I was going to stick with it, they bought a cheap little spinet.

“In 1984, I attended a musical revue and thought, ‘I can do this.’ So, I sat by my piano for about a month and wrote my first musical revue – The Texas Chainsaw Manicurist [script, composition, lyrics]. I produced it myself in the corner of a small restaurant in Seattle. We used a shelving unit, turned on its side for the small stage and the actors would lie on the floor underneath the grand piano to change costumes. The Seattle Rep picked it up for a short run and, the next year, it was produced in New York City – starring Faith Prince, directed by Susan Stroman! [Note: They changed the name to Living Color.] It’s how I met Jim Luigs.”

Warrender was already out by then. “I came out when I was 22. One of my very first and favorite jobs was playing piano at the Golden Crown Bar, which was in a little Chinese restaurant. It’s not there anymore.

The nights I played, the place was usually filled with drag queens. So I’d sit there at the piano, play the theme to Ice Castles, and watch men in drag dance with each other. I was in heaven. After that, I joined the Seattle Men’s Chorus (back when there were 60 of us). I remember my first night, scanning the ranks for my ‘new’ boyfriend. He became my first partner of five years. He was a wonderful artist. Sadly, he died of a brain tumor back in 1990.”

Warrender has written many other musicals, some of which have been produced locally. The January Book was produced at Seattle Public Theater. Blankity-Blank, written with a little help in lyrics from Tom Orr, is a “Mad Libs” musical. The audience fills in the blanks at every performance, so no performance is ever the same as another.

Happypants! was produced at ACT Theatre.

The Plexiglas Slipper, a retelling of Cinderella, was another collaboration with Jim Luigs, and premiered in Dallas in 2002. It won the Leon Rabin Award for Best New Musical. And his song, “My Lullaby,” was one of five featured in Disney’s The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride.

He currently teaches music at John Hay Elementary, and is, by all accounts, a wonderful teacher. He also directs a women’s ensemble, Cambialaria.

His newest musical project, also with Jim Luigs, just had a spectacular invitation-only private “reading” in New York, where Seattle transplant and Broadway darling, Cheyenne Jackson, along with Faith Prince, Jane Krakowski, and Marin Mazzie performed.

Watch for news of Busload of Blonds, probably heading toward Broadway, we bet. In the meantime, Das Barbecu will run at ACT from July 31 through September 6. More information is available at www.acttheatre. org or call 206-292-7676. Come on down and give it the ol’ Texas try.

Celebrating 36 Years!

w e e k o f J u n e 2 6 - J u ly 2

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Your home may not be as neat, as large, or as pretty as it could be, but it’s home and that’s what counts. Still, you could make it neater, and that will help pretty it up – and make more space!

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Your attempts at wit, or at critical analysis, may be sharper than you intend. Focus on being kind, supportive and helpful. Your cleverness and insight will shine through. Talking about what you enjoy can inspire improvements at work.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): With family problems or community politics you can cut through the crap with brutal effectiveness. Do try to be nice about cutting down people’s unrealistic hopes. More effective economy begins at home. Set the example you want others to follow.

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Your instinct to be helpful is being stimulated with an annoying burst of outspokenness. Your insights are spot-on, but be sure your advice is wanted before you offer it. When you have the chance, write before you speak.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): What’s really bothering you is not so much other people stepping on your values, but your own inner demons nagging at the problems in your priorities. Meditate and be ready to let go of things that really have lost importance.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): You’re being awfully touchy, taking simple offhand comments from friends as harsh criticism. What you need to take seriously is not what they’re saying but why those buttons on your ego are so over-exposed and raw.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Know the limits of your authority before you speak out. If you are in any way uncertain, it will undermine you – unless you are clear about what you know, and what you don’t, and are willing to consult an expert on the latter.

Readings make great gifts!

I also do weddings and parties!

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Arguments show the limits of friendship, perhaps end a few, or push you to be more accepting. If you remain principled and honest,your real friends will respect your opinions, and vice versa? How much must your friends agree with your opinions?

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Telling others how sexy you are will provoke demands for proof. You may not need to say anything; word gets around! A confident swagger – maybe a bit of leather – will make you irresistible. Looking mature and experienced also helps!

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): As clear as the rules of your partnership may be, there are always new wrinkles to iron out. If you’re feeling constrained, talk out the issues to resolve needs and issues that might otherwise tempt destructive acting-out.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Although you mean well, your suggestions to coworkers can sound snotty and critical.

Bringing cookies, especially home-baked, will help people listen more carefully, and set the tone for your efforts to be nice.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Feeling a bit kinky and inventive? The kitchen can be a treasure trove of erotic toys. Turkey basters and spatulas are easy starts. Or have some whipped cream and fresh fruit in season on hand … or on something!

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

DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm.

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

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

community calendar For a COMPLETE LISTING of PRIDE-RELATED EVENTS & ACTIVITIES see the SGN’s PRIDE EVENTS CALENDAR

SATURDAY - June 27

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.

Rainbow Women’s Health Fair. 10am-2pm. Gilda’s Club, 1400 Broadway. Numerous free health services, including FREE mammograms for un- and underinsured income eligible people over 40 administered by the YWCA Women’s Health Outreach Progam.

For mammogram appointment call 436-8623 or email lbthealth@ ywcaworks.org Capitol Hill 2009 Pride Festival. 11am-4pm. On Broadway E between E John & E Harrison Sts. An all ages festival celebrating diversity and community Pride. Live entertainment, booths and vendors.

Justice for Malika Calhoun! Justice for Chris Harris! Rally 1pm, March 2pm. SCCC South Plaza, Broadway & E Pine St. Malika Calhoun - 15-year old African American assaulted by King County police in a jail cell. Chris Harris - 29-year old body-slammed into a wall by a King County deputy fracturing his skull. Sponsored by October 22nd Coalition to Stop Police Brutality.

Seattle Dyke March. Rally 5pm, March 7pm. SCCC, South Plaza, Broadway & E Pine St. Women only on the march, please. Male supporters welcome to attend the rally.

Country Western Pride Dance. 6-8pm. Seattle Center House Dance Floor. Mixer dance taught. FREE. www. raincountrydance.org 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.)

Pennies From Heaven Fundraiser Show. 6-9pm.

Crescent Lounge, 1413 E Olive Way. Hosted by Pennie Princess VI 2008-2009 Sahara Dior D. 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: Edward Scissorhands.

7pm. 3501 Phinney Ave N. Suggested donation $5. www.boldhatprodcutions.com 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.strength overspeed.org Paul Constantinescu Centenary with The Esoterics. 8pm. Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 4139 42nd Ave SW. One of Romania’s most distinguished & cherished composers. Tickets $18 in advance, $20 at the door, $15 students/seniors/un(der)employed. www.theesoterics.org Cherry! A Hot Night for Lesbians & Their Friends.

9pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. 4th Saturday each month. Featuring live DJs, hot-ass dancers & a few surprises. Cover $6 for women, queers & men with a female escort; $20 for men without a female escort.

21+. www.cherryseattle.com Burlesque Behind the Pink Door. 10:30pm. 1919 Post Alley, Pike Place Market. Every Saturday. Comedy, nudity, drinks & laughs. Come see for yourself what all the hubbub is about. We are serving up burlesque of every gender, novelty acts, song birds & puppets. Hosted & created by The Swedish Housewife. $10 cover. 21+.

Julia’s on Broadway Presents “Le Faux.” Seating 10pm, Show 10:30pm. Seattle’s finest female impersonators have a full night of pure out-of-control fun! Tickets $10, includes a champagne toast. Make reservations early, this show sells out. 334-0513.

PRIDE 2009 (For a comprehensive list of open & affirming religious/ spiritual organizations in the area contact Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www.multifaith.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.

2009 Seattle Pride Parade. 11am. Parade begins 4th Ave & Union St; Parade ends 4th Ave & Denny Way. www.seattlepride.org Seattle PrideFest. 11am-7pm. Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion. For a complete schedule of events & venues visit www.seattlepridefest.org 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.

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 Boi Time. 2:30-4pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. Ongoing support group for Trans males who desire recovery from drugs or alcohol. Not a 12-step format but 12 steppers are welcome! www. dunsheehouse.org

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June 27 thru July 5 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.

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 Gay Skate Party in Bellevue. 7-10pm. Skate King Bellevue, 2301 140th Ave NE, Bellevue. Presented

by BadRollers. Cost: $8 at the door, $5 under 18.

Regular skate rentals FREE. Inline skate rental $2, or bring your own skates.

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

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.

TUESDAY - June 30

SUNDAY - June 28

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 La Movida. 4-5pm. 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.

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 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 - June 29

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 an activities & resource center for LGBTQ youth14-22.

322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org

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. For info, call 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. For information visit www.strength overspeed.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 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. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. 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.

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. For info, call 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. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunshee house.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.

Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Bellingham. 7:30-9pm. St James Pres-

Celebrating 36 Years!

Church, 910 14th St. Every Tuesday. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance.com. (See Wednesday listing at 7:30pm for details.)

POV: Beyond Hatred. 10pm. KCTS TV, Seattle Channel 9. The brutal murder of a Gay man is the beginning of an astonishing story of a family’s journey from anger to forgiveness.

WEDNESDAY - July 1

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

Pierce County AIDS Foundation, 625 Commerce, Ste 10, Tacoma. Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month.

(253) 383-2565.

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.

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. David/Brenda, (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.ingersollcenter.org Lambert House Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Wednesday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22.

322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org PFLAG/Renton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Wells Ave S, Renton. Meets 1st Wednesday each month. PFLAG/Renton: 425-2268783. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

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. This emotional support group provides a forum for HIV- Gay & 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.

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

Visit us online www.sgn.org

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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/ Rain City Jacks. 7-10pm. Eastlake neighborhood.

Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday and 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 Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.)

PFLAG/Bonney Lake - Buckley Plateau. 7:05pm.

Finn Hall, 10411 234th Ave E, Buckley. Meets the 1st Thursday of every month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

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

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

Gay Fathers Association of Seattle 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/gayfathersseattle 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 3

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. (360) 671-3358; www.washingtongenderalliance.com.

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

THURSDAY - July 2

Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.”

12noon-1pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. For info, call 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.

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

FREE. 622-5555 x 212.

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. lamberthouse.org Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA). 6-7pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E, Room 2. Meets every Thursday. This is a weekly 12-step group open to anyone dealing with dual recovery issues. For info, call 3222437; www.dunsheehouse.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 [May-September only] 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 Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

PFLAG/Bellingham Monthly Meeting. 7pm. First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave. Meets 1st Thursday each month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

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SYPP Alumni BBQ. 2-6pm. Powell Barnett Park, MLK Ave between Jefferson St & Alder St. We want to celebrate your support of SYPP & your contribution to our rich history as the only youth-led social justice organization in Seattle. Free food, stories, music. www.sypp.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 Blind & Low-Vision Support Group. 6-7:30pm.

Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. Open to all ages of blind & visually impaired LGBT folks. For information call Darryl at 329-2935.

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 Thrive. 6:30-8pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Friday. Peer-led skill building workshop for anyone dealing with substance abuse or other addictive behaviors. Registration is required to attend this group. For more info or to REGISTER go to thrivepeers@gmail.com 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.)

First Fridays in Yakima. 7-9pm. 223 N 1st St, Yakima.

Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays. Social, support, education & advocacy group for the Yakima area GLBTQ community & their allies. All are welcomed & invited. (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html Fremont Outdoor Cinema: Shaun of the Dead. 7pm.

3501 Phinney Ave N. Suggested donation $5. www. boldhatprodcutions.com Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

Seattle Prime Timers Coffee Reunion. 7pm. Starbucks, 1600 E Olive Way. Meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. Metro routes 8, 9, 14, 43, 49 & 60.

329-0793; http://seattleprimetimers.usa-50.com Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday.

(253) 474-8897.

The Alternative. 8-9:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Friday. Drop-in social/support group for young Gay & Bi men. Every second Friday of the month is Game Night for Gay/Bi men from 8pm-1am. www. dunsheehouse.org Tres Tristes Tigres - Three Sad Tigers (7/3, 7/10, 7/11, 7/17 & 7/18). 8pm. Freehold Theater, 2222 2nd Ave, Suite 200. Three people showing solo work movement, music & video based performance. www. brownpapertickets.com SHIFT Flicks. 9pm. Gay City, 511 E Pike St. It’s a new kind of movie screening, with friends from SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Workshop. Stop by the first Friday of

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every month & bring a film. We’ll vote on the movie to show. For information email chris@gaycity.org

SATURDAY - July 4

Independence Day (See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.

Because of the July 4 holiday, some regualrly scheduled events may be cancelled or rescheduled. Please check with the sponsors of your event to confirm date, time & place.)

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.

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 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/ “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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MARCH WITH US! IN SEATTLE PRIDE PARADE ‘09

June 28, 2009 Registered Domestic Partners? Committed Couple?

Happily Single? A Gay Friend or Straight Ally?

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EQUAL RIGHTS WASHINGTON We will proudly carry a huge American Flag through the streets of Downtown Seattle.

SUNDAY - July 5

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

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. For information, (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. Bent promotes written & spoken word among LGBTIQ people & in our communities. 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 an extensive schedule of LGBTQ-supported 71 recovery meetings including AA, NA, CMA, Sa, SAA, SLAA, OA, & Spanish-speaking AA. For current schedule of meetings visit www.chacseattle.org or call 5872838, 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 Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, (253) 798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; Seattle Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 1-800-562-6025. In an emergency call 911.

Report domestic violence and sexual assault.

Dunshee House (Home of SASG) offers free, facilitated & confidential support, discussion & skills groups & coordinates retreats, 1 to 1 peer mentoring & special events for those affected by HIV/AIDS & the greater LGBT communities. Dunshee House envisions individuals in communities connected by the shared values of health & well-being, personal development & compassionate support of one another. 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equal rightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 511 E Pike St.

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Show strength and unity as we tell the world we support ALL Families in Washington To sign up and get more information e-mail: Pride@EqualRightsWashington.org For more information about what you can do to preserve our state’s Domestic Partnership law, visit

Washington Families Standing Together at WAFST.ORG Paid for by Washington Families Standing Together, PO Box 12216, Seattle, WA 98102 Contributions are not tax deductible.

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. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.)

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

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PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworks. 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

Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503.

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

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

by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. Now a part of Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979, www.thebody.com/step/ steppage.html Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org Shanti - 324-1520; www.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. pnw lesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: Rain shadowWomen@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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Quiet residential apartment, U of W, Capitol Hill location. Nine years experience. Dick, 206-2259425. 27/3 _______________________________ UNFORGETTABLE BODYWORK

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Uniform Medical, United, First Choice, L&I, PI and other insurances accepted

10 HOUSEMATES

10 housemates

_______________________________ HOMESHARING is a non-profit with 24 years of experience matching people seeking housing with homeowners residing within Seattle. Pay a reduced rent or exchange household chores. All applicants are carefully screened and matched for compatibility and mutual benefit. 3 references from tenants are required. Criminal background checks are performed on all participants. A program of Senior Services. 206-448-5725. www.seniorservices.org/ _______________________________ 11 for rent

11 FOR rent

_______________________________ COLUMBIA CITY Large 2 BR/1 BA, new carpet, blinds, paint. 2 blocks to light rail, restaurants, shops. On busline. $1025/mo. Year lease.

Credit check. 206-285-5693; 206-276-7089. 27/3 _______________________________ LAKE UNION VIEW 2 BR, free parking & storage, most utils we pay. 870 sq ft. $950. No pets, please. Ask about Manager Special. Call Calvin, 206-286-8496. Studio also available, $675. 26/3 _______________________________ SWEET 1 BR CONDO GREENWOOD - $795/MO Lovely condo offers secure underground parking, in-unit W/D, nice fireplace, D/W, garbage disposal, easy move-in w/ handy elevator, large kitchen.

Best part is landlord - very, very cool! Well-behaved kitty welcome. Sec 8 encouraged to apply. You’ll be very pleased with this condo that has been well-cared for. If interested, call Billy Bob, 206-550-5968. This is a screaming ass deal! 27/3 _______________________________

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. 26/1 _______________________________

FREE JOB TRAINING free job training _______________________________ FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRAINING for eligible Seattle residents interested in becoming an Office Tech, Welder, Construction Worker, Auto Tech, or CNA. Program orientation every Tues at 3pm at ACRS, 3639 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98144, or call 206-695-7569 for more information. SGN/ _______________________________ 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

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www.SeattleMassageGuy.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 _______________________________ 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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Alyson Adventures. 1-800-8259766. Please mention you saw their ad in the SGN. SGN/ _______________________________ 36 escorts

36 ESCORTS

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

Luke, 206-323-2427. In/Out. 26/3 _______________________________

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37 bodywork

DADDY BEAR I’ll give you one of the best bodywork sessions that you will crave.

Bi & Gay welcome. 12-9pm. 206328-5828. 28/6 _______________________________ EROTIC & SENSUAL MASSAGE...

For relaxation and full release of tension... Private and convenient location with ample parking. $75/hr. 206-225-0524. 28/3 _______________________________ FRENCH TOUCH BODYWORK Experienced, friendly European masseur w/a table and sensual hands. In/Out. Luke, 206-3232427. 26/3 _______________________________ 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 _______________________________ 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. Call Bo @ 206-264-7774. 26/3 _______________________________

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 _______________________________ XXX DVDs, VHS, books, magazines, Pat, 206-527-8789. 26/3 _______________________________

_______________________________ 1hr-$40/1.5-$60/2hrs-$80 14yrs professional bodyworker.

Unhurried, gentle, incredibly relaxing Swedish, Deep Tissue and Thai-inspired table massage. Loosen up, unwind, enjoy yourself, feel great. JOHN LMP 206.324.0682. www.tinyurl. com/M4PL4W 27/3 _______________________________

_______________________________ CAPITOL HILL, $274,950. 111 14th Ave E #2. 1920’s Tudor filled with old world charm; hardwoods, beamed ceiling, fireplace, leaded windows, wonderful garden views, large 1 BR/1 BA. tedalton.my.windermere. com, Ted Alton 206-683-0490.

Windermere NW Inc. 27/3 _______________________________

_______________________________ BALLROOM DANCE INSTRUCTORS Pacific Dance Center is looking for dancers, singers, models, actors to train as teachers, supervisors, managers. No exp necessary. Will train. Must be well-groomed. $15/hr plus bonuses after training. Call for appointment. 425-688-1010.

2-8pm. 27/3 _______________________________

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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. 26/3 _______________________________

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QUALITY, AFFORDABLE INTERIOR REMODELING Custom Fireplace Makeovers.

Tile Counters/Floors/Showers.

New Kitchens & Baths. Custom Decks & Interior Doors. Excellent References. 425-829-3565, AlProConst@aol.com. 26/3 _______________________________ SEATTLE REMODEL Additions - kitchens & baths - decks - dry rot repair - handyman services available. Lic # seatthr925co. 206-478-77360.

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19 SPA

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

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21 21 licensed LICENSED massage MASSAGE non-sexual - NON-SEXUAL

_______________________________ 1hr-$40/1.5-$60/2hrs-$80 14yrs professional masseur.

Unhurried, gentle, incredibly relaxing Swedish, Deep Tissue and Thai-inspired table massage. Loosen up, unwind, enjoy yourself, feel great. JOHN LMP 206.324.0682. www.tinyurl.com/ M4PL4W 27/3 _______________________________

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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.

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22 FOR SALE

_______________________________ XXX DVDs, VHS, books, magazines, Pat, 206-527-8789. 26/3 _______________________________ 27 travel

27 TRAVEL

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