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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 19, Volume 38, May 7, 2010

by Shaun Knittel SGN Staff Writer

2010 SOAP Pride Idol R Place Sundays Through June 20 Welcome back, Pride Idol fans.

This week’s competition – the first of six rounds to decide who will compete in the Wildcard and Pride Idol Finals – was hot, hot, hot! With the preliminary rounds behind us and the 2010 Seattle Out and Proud (SOaP) Pride Parade ahead of us, there was no looking back as eight contestants blew the roof off of R Place with the fiercest competition to date.

This week’s Pride Idol, presented by Esurance and hosted by the very charming and sexy Eduardo Khawam with music by DJ SeXXXual Chocolate, had it all.

Starting off the show with a dynamite foot-stomping, knee-slapping performance was the incomparable Lady Chablis (R Place’s premiere drag queen and RuPaul’s Drag Race season three hopeful).

Soon after, the competition was off and running with returning judges: the very serious and sassy Andrew Miller (“You’d better impress me!”), the beautiful and oh-so-fun Sister Domine Trix (“Wait, where am I?”), and me, Shaun Knittel.

Also returning was special guest judge Guy Johnson from the Seattle Men’s Chorus.

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN Contributing Writer Ready for summer? Hollywood is. Even with solid performances from the likes of Alice in Wonderland, How to Train Your Dragon, and Clash of the Titans, there’s nothing like the summer to get Tinseltown’s box office juices flowing. These are the days when the grosses flow into their coffers like rivers into an ocean, and each weekend is an event the studios pray will become a bona-fide sensation.

All of this means that audiences can expect more of the same summer movies they’ve been heading to the multiplexes for years to enjoy. Big-budget sequels like Iron Man 2, Shrek Forever After, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Sex and the City 2, and Toy Story 3?

Check. Star-driven romantic comedies featuring ample amounts of humor and action like Knight and Day, Killers, and Going the Distance? But of course! High-profile remakes, comic book adaptations, video game spinoffs, and reboots like The A-Team, Robin Hood, Predators, The Karate Kid, Prince

The first contestant to kick off the regular season was Kelly Young. Kelly gave the crowd its Gay camp fix of the night with “I Need a Hero” by Bonnie Tyler.

Although Kelly didn’t end up placing, I have to say that she was most certainly an honorable mention.

Kelly, give it another go – you got some pipes, gal, and I think we’ve only just begun to see what you are capable of.

Next up was a return performer, Chris Sullivan, who sang “If You’re Not the One” by Daniel Beddingfield. Chris showed off his amazing range and good attitude.

Although his voice comes off a bit theatrical, there is no denying that this boy can sing!

Contestant number three, Karolina Longoria, was the Wildcard winner of the night and will return on June 13 for the Wildcard Round to compete for a chance to be Seattle’s next Pride Idol. Karolina (who is engaged to be married to her girlfriend – nice ring!) gave the right amount of moxie and attitude while she performed the Dixie Chicks’ “Not Ready to Make Nice.” Wildcard round winners beware; this is the girl to beat, and she isn’t going down without a fight.

The surprise of the night was Andre “Huggy B” O’Donnell. Part comedy and part self-promotion (Huggy B is one-half of the local openly Gay rap group Shit Damn

of Persia: The Sands of Time, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Piranha 3-D, and Jonah Hex? What would summer be without them?

As always, there are some bright spots for those looking for films with a bit more on their mind than the box-office bottom line. Robert Duvall courts Oscar with 2009 Toronto Film Festival favorite Get Low, Argentinean Oscar-winner The Secret in Their Eyes makes its Seattle debut, and Phillip Noyce’s Salt sounds just like the Bournestyle popcorn thriller intelligent audiences have been hoping for.

Best of all is the return of the Seattle International Film Festival. While this year’s lineup isn’t yet known, this 25-day marathon of cinema always ends up being a movie-lover’s dream. I can’t imagine this year will be an exception, as opening night offering The Extra Man is just the type of glorious-sounding enterprise that gets me excited about what the programmers have in store for the remainder of the festival.

With all that said, here’s what’s scheduled to come to Seattle throughout the summer. As always, release dates are tentative and subject to change.

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Seattle’s Pride Idol: Round One

Hella) with plenty of freestyle rap, Andre delivered the season’s only original piece, “Carbs.” Wearing a shirt that read “Carb Thuggin,” Andre won over the audience and after all was said and done, secured some new fans for Shit Damn Hella.

Splitting up the competition, SOaP President Eric Gauthier was honored by the organization for 10 years of planning the Seattle Pride Parade. A lot of people in the community may not be aware of just how much work goes into the annual Pride parade and all of the events leading up to it, but Eric certainly does. Thank you, Eric, for all that you do! Also, the crowd serenaded Eric with “Happy Birthday” as he celebrated turning Godonly-knows what age (try as I may, I could not pry his real age out of anyone – you’ve got a loyal board and volunteers, Eric).

Picking up right where we left off, Toby Jones (who won the third-place spot and an iPod Shuffle) sang Chris Brown’s “Forever.”

Two weeks ago, Toby was a competitor in the preliminary round and, after taking the advice of the judges, returned in much better form. “Forever” was a great song choice, and Toby has inched that much closer to qualifying. Hopefully we will all get to hear that beautiful voice next week. see PRIDE IDOL page 30

May 7 Babies – One year in the life of four babies on four different continents. Just as cutesy as you’d think it would be, but a lot more poignant and emotionally stirring than you’d probably imagine.

The Good, the Bad, the Weird – Three Korean outlaws try to stay one step ahead of the Japanese army and Chinese bandits in 1940s Manchuria in this odd, over-thetop, and incredibly entertaining Western satire/rip-off of the films of Sergio Leone.

Paperman – Satirical superhero counter programming to Iron Man 2 that’s secretly a character-driven melodrama about a failed writer (Jeff Daniels) striking up a friendship with a Long Island teenager (Emma Stone) that reignites his long dormant imagination.

The Secret in Their Eyes (El Secreto de Sus Ojos) – The Argentinean 2010 Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Film makes its Seattle debut. This retrospective thriller of murder, regret, and love is a solid enough effort, but in no way was superior to fellow nominees The White Ribbon or A Prophet.

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May 13 - May 16 The 5th Annual Translations Film Festival – Three Dollar Bill Cinema’s popular weekend Transgender film fest returns with a series of panels, shorts, documentaries, narrative features, and retrospective works spotlighting the Trans community.

May 14 Casino Jack and the United States of Money – The world of disgraced Washington, D.C. superlobbyist, Jack Abramoff, as seen through the eyes of award-winning documentarian Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Darkside).

Just Wright – Queen Latifah stars as a physical therapist who falls in love with a professional basketball player (Common) currently under her care. As silly as it sounds, the trailer actually makes this one look pretty darn good. Color me intrigued.

Letters to Juliet – A love story set in Verona, Italy, about a young woman (Amanda Seyfried) who takes it upon herself to reunite the author (Vanessa Redgrave) of a lost letter with the love of her life. see SUMMER PREVIEW page 28

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It’s probably going to be a soapy mess, but I’m kind of excited to see if Gary Winick (Tadpole, Bride Wars) can get his directorial career back on track (if only because of the movie’s cast, which also includes Gael García Bernal).

Princess Kaiulani – The based-on-fact story of a Hawaiian princess (Q’orianka Kilcher) who attempts to keep her island’s independence from American imperialism.

Might be interesting, but considering there are 50 states currently in the Union, I think we know how things turn out.

Robin Hood – Once upon a time, director Ridley Scott and star Russell Crowe had the intriguing idea to revisit Sherwood Forest as through the eyes of the sheriff of Nottingham. This Gladiator-like spectacle is nothing like said idea.

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The Secret of Kells – The surprise 2010 Oscar nominee for Best Animated Film finally makes its Seattle debut.

May 21 - June 14 The 36th Annual Seattle International Film Festival – The largest film festival in North America returns, opening with The Extra Man, the new comedy from Ameri

can Splendor directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, and ending 24 days later with a picture still to be announced.

We’ll be covering all the wonderfulness from start to finish, starting with opening night. Keep checking the front page for details.

May 21 Magruber – A very R-rated feature-length adaptation of the supremely unfunny Saturday Night Live skit with Will Forte and Kristen Wiig that somehow actually looks kind of appealing. Go figure.

Racing Dreams – Go-kart racing! Up on the big screen! Is there really anything else that needs to be said? (Well, maybe that it’s a documentary and, in all seriousness, is supposed to be quite excellent.)

Shrek Forever After – The green ogre returns for what is reported to be the last time, coming face-to-face with an alternate It’s a Wonderful Life-style reality where he and Fiona have never met and Far Far Away is ruled by the magically maniacal Rumpelstiltskin. Somebody wake me when it’s over.

May 27 Sex and the City 2 – Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), Charlotte (Kristin Davis), and Samantha (Kim Cattrall) return in this sequel to 2008’s surprise box office smash and journey to Morocco in order to showcase how American materialism is alive and well, even during a crappy economy. As I was never a huge fan, this is one Middle East frolic I could easily do without.

May 28 George A. Romero’s Survival of the Dead – The zombie maestro returns, following up 2008’s Diary of the Dead with a saga about a group of National Guardsmen who mistakenly think they’ve found sanctuary on an island just off the coast of Delaware.

Blood, sweat, and candy: The stars of Lost Coast

by Gary M. Kramer SGN Contributing Writer Bisexual writer/director Gabriel Fleming’s The Lost Coast, now out on DVD, is an excellent independent drama.

Jasper (Ian Scott McGregor) is a straight young man who, while engaged to be married, spends Halloween in San Francisco’s Castro district with his Gay best friend Mark (Lucas Alifano). Mark’s ex-girlfriend Lily (Lindsay Benner) and Mark’s Gay pal Caleb (Chris Yule) are also along for the crazy

night. When Lily reveals to Caleb that Jasper and Mark “fooled around” back in high school, the dynamics among the friends change.

Where there is an ease between Jasper and Mark – Jasper walks with his eyes closed, trusting Mark to watch out for him – these guys later fight and wrestle, proving just who holds the power in their relationship. Of course, things climax (literally and figuratively) with the release of some pentup sexual tension.

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Looking for Eric – British director Ken Loach’s latest follows a soccer fanatic whose world falls to pieces until he comes into contact with a famous life coach. Considering this somewhat amusing sounding frolic is from the man who made The Wind that Shakes the Barley and Bread and Roses, don’t expect to be uplifted.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time – Director Mike Newell (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Four Weddings and a Funeral), producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, Top Gun), and star Jake Gyllenhaal (Brokeback Mountain) attempt to break the video game adaptation curse with this sword and sandal adventure.

Anyone out there holding their breath that they succeed?

June 4 Get Him to the Greek – An odd spin-off/ sequel to Forgetting Sarah Marshall revolving around Russell Brand’s washed-up rock star and the efforts of a record company executive (Jonah Hill) to get him to a concert at L.A.’s Greek theatre.

Killers – An action-comedy with Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher about a wife who learns three years into their seemingly perfect marriage that her husband is actually a contract killer with a humongous price on his head. In other words, it’s a virtual remake of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

one of the worst trailers (and I’m including Furry Vengeance in this assessment) I’ve had the displeasure to see this year.

Mother and Child – A film about three women (Annette Benning, Naomi Watts, and Kerry Washington), each interconnected in ways none can imagine, and their personal dealing with motherhood. Strongly acted (Benning is Oscar-worthy), but director Rodrigo García can’t quite bring things all the way home in a way that is completely satisfying.

Splice – The Sundance Film Festival sensation about two genetic scientists (Sarah Polley, Adrien Brody) whose latest experiment goes horrifically wrong. Executive produced by Guillermo del Toro.

June 11 The A-Team – Adaptation of the popular 1980s television show staring Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Jessica Biel, Quinton Jackson, and breakout District 9 actor Sharlto Copley, and directed by Narc and Smokin’ Aces filmmaker Joe Carnahan.

The word “pointless” would normally come to mind, but darn it if that catchy theme music doesn’t somehow have me excited.

The Karate Kid – So, if this remake is set in China, revolves around kung fu, and stars Jackie Chan, why is it still called The Karate Kid? Wouldn’t something like The Kung-Fu Kid have made more sense?

June 18 Agora – Rachel Weisz headlines this historical drama that was all the buzz in 2009 as it made the film festival rounds – and then failed to pick up a distributor. Over a year later, the movie finally sees the light of day. Make of that what you will.

City of Your Final Destination – Director James Ivory and his Remains of the Day and Howard’s End star Anthony Hopkins reunite in this adaptation of Peter Cameron’s best-selling novel. Fellow Oscarwinner Ruth Prawer Jhabvala writes the screenplay.

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work – I have nothing to say here. Apparently, this documentary about the “can we talk” diva is Marmaduke – Deadly looking family supposed to be pretty darn good, I just have comedy revolving Agora around the famous titu- trouble believing it, is all. lar canine, voiced by Owen Wilson. Easily Jonah Hex – Another fringe comic book spheric soundtrack, beautiful handheld cinematography, and a quietly powerful ending. The cast is terrific and the themes of love and trust and truth echo.

Fleming and Alifano talked about their experiences making The Lost Coast, which was fraught with difficulties.

“For me, the craziest night was shooting in the Castro because we were surrounded by thousands of drunken people,” recalls Alifano. “We were in the middle of shooting and this random guy, glittery, all covered in crushed hard candy – licorice and candy canes, stuck all over his body – started yelling at me. He had a bottle of this syrup and asked if I wanted some. He squirted my hand with a glob of this stuff and then took his face and buried it in my hands and started tonguing me.”

Fleming adds, “Yeah, we tried to get a release from [him] and it came back all covered in candy.” Suffice to say, that episode did not make it into the film.

But other scenes of Mark and Jasper wrestling or swimming in a pond did, and these were equally grueling to film.

“That particular day was freezing! And I had to jump off the cliff into the pond eight times,” boasts Alifano.

“It was four times,” corrects Fleming.

“It felt like eight,” the actor continues.

“Then I had to go walk back to [the top of the cliff] in tighty-whiteys and I was deep into hypothermia. Ian [his co-star] and I were freezing our nuts off. Ian asked if I was OK at one point, because my face was purple!”

Fleming relents. “Yeah, I had to tell him to stop shivering while the cameras were on. By the way, I was in a full wetsuit. I was warm and fine.”

The banter between these guys is also in evidence when they talk about a prop that plays a notable part in the film – the dildo Mark uses to augment his “flasher” costume for Halloween.

Alifano laughs at the question of who got to keep the dildo. “I just asked that to Gabe in the theatre here in San Francisco!”

Fleming clarifies, “He asked if I still have it. I think he wants it.”

“I am attached to it. That dildo was a lot of fun,” retorts the actor.

“I have it,” Fleming admits. “We had to get two of them. I have every costume element in case we had to reshoot. I guess I can throw it all out now.”

The filmmaker may be displaying a sense of caution in regard to his preparation for the shoot, but the actual filming was fraught with drama. Fleming remembers – and not fondly – making the film in the rainiest month in San Francisco. “Everything was wet and cold and muddy. The worst night was on top of the hill. We didn’t have permits, and the cops came, but one of the cops got this emergency call and sped off. Lucas had a 102-degree temperature, and he had to wrestle in the cold mud for an hour and a half at two in the morning.”

Nevertheless, the cast and crew’s efforts are worthwhile. The Lost Coast is a real find – an incredibly assured film, buoyed by an impressive and atmospheric “shoegaze” soundtrack, beautiful handheld cinematography and a quietly powerful ending.

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July 7 The Kids are All Right – The one film out of this year’s Sundance festival that just about everyone and their sister thought was pretty darn amazing. Lisa Cholodenko’s (High Art) latest revolves around a Lesbian couple (Annette Benning, Julianne Moore) whose children (Josh Hutcherson, June 30 Mia Wasikowska) take it upon themselves The Twilight Saga: Eclipse – Vampires to discover who donated the sperm for are attacking Seattle! Bella must make a their birth. decision between Edward and Jacob! The Volturi are in Forks to make sure their orJuly 9 ders have been followed! Young women Cyrus – A film about a war of wills beand girls everywhere are going batshit in- tween the grown son (Jonah Hill) of a sane! single woman (Marisa Tomei) and her recently divorced new suitor (John C. July 2 Reilly). Brothers Jay and Mark Duplass’ Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky – A (Baghead, The Puffy Chair) latest is their Parisian drama chronicling the relationship first foray into studio filmmaking, yet still between fashion designer Coco Chanel somehow manages to maintain the loose, (Anna Mouglalis) and Russian composer improvised charm of their previous microIgor Stravinsky (Mads Mikkelsen). budgeted efforts.

I Am Love – The great Tilda Swinton in Despicable Me – Anyone see that early a 1930s story of Italian adultery amidst the trailer with the overweight kid acting like rich and powerful. In other words, it’s Gos- a total jerk before accidentally popping an sip Girl for grownups. inflatable Egyptian pyramid and think it The Killer Inside Me – Michael Winter- was just about the worst, most borderline bottom’s adaptation of Jim Thompson’s offensive thing they’d ever seen? Yeah. pulp noir novel caused something of a Me, too. firestorm at Sundance, as its unflinching depictions of violence against women caused many to leave the theater in anger. Casey Affleck, Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, Ned Beatty, Elias Koteas, and Bill Pullman star.

The Last Airbender - M. Night Shyamalan returns with an adaptation of the popular cartoon series about a youngster named Aang (Noah Ringer) with the power to bend all four of the elements. Paramount recently announced they were converting the film into 3-D. (Let’s just hope the job they do on it is better than the one Warner Bros. did for Clash of the Titans.)

Twelve – Joel Schumacher goes low-budget with his latest effort about a New York City drug dealer (Chace Crawford) whose life is spun upside down after his cousin’s murder. Roger Ebert is one of the lone voices praising the independent producPredators tion, which received a mixed reception at Sundance.

Predators – After the disastrous Alien vs. Predator: Requiem, Fox attempts to reboot one half of their famous sci-fi franWinter’s Bone – The saga of Ozark Mountain teenager Ree Dolly (Jennifer Lawrence), who sets out to find her drug dealer father and recoup her family’s mortgage money before the bank forecloses on their home. Based on the bestselling novel

by Daniel Woodrell.

adaptation, this one revolving around a disfigured Western antihero (Josh Brolin) tasked by the United States government with stopping a madman (John Malkovich) from unleashing hell on earth.

Ondine – Neil Jordan’s (Mona Lisa, The Crying Game) fantastical drama about an Irish fisherman (Colin Farrell) who discovers a woman he believes to be a mermaid (Alicja Bachleda) in his net.

Please Give - Nicole Holofcener (Friends with Money) returns with a new comedy-drama starring Catherine Keener, Amanda Peet, Rebecca Hall, and Oliver Platt in a New York story of apartment living, panhandling, and philanthropy.

Toy Story 3 – Arguably the summer’s most anticipated sequel. Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the toys return to face a future without their owner as he prepares to head to college and leave childhood things behind. Probably the only 3-D film I’m actually looking forward to seeing.

June 25 Grown Ups – Adam Sandler’s latest comedy revolves around estranged friends (Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James, Rob Schneider, and David Spade) who reunite over the Fourth of July weekend after the death of their high school basketball coach.

Holy Rollers – The story of a teenage member of the Orthodox Jewish community in New York who is persuaded to become an ecstasy dealer. The movie wasn’t exactly a sensation at Sundance, but still might be worthwhile thanks to the presence of Zombieland and Adventureland star Jesse Eisenberg.

Knight and Day – Vanilla Sky stars Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz reunite for director James Mangold (3:10 to Yuma, Walk the Line) in this comic action thriller about a supposedly unhinged CIA spy and the woman he abducts in order to save her life from assassins.

Micmacs – A very, very odd French farce about weapons dealers and junk merchants from visual wunderkind Jean-Pierre Jeunet that recalls the director’s early efforts like Delicatessen and Amélie. I’ll not see anything else even remotely like this one for the remainder of the year.

Iron Man 2 – pure star power

by Scott Rice SGN Contributing Writer Iron Man 2 Opening May 7 Tony Stark is an obsessive/compulsive narcissist with abandonment issues and a penchant for reckless rock-star showmanship. He’s also handsome, charming, and filthy rich, with a vulnerable streak that runs smack through the middle of his palladiumpowered artificial heart. Mmm, I never realized all I lacked was a pile of money and a cool red suit that flies and shoots pulse bolts and I could be a superhero, too.

Iron Man 2 is the sequel to the 2008 surprise megahit Iron Man, which cast the unlikely Robert Downey, Jr. as the Marvel Comics superhero. Gwyneth Paltrow and Jon Favreau return as sidekick secretary Pepper Potts and right-hand man chauffeur Happy Hogan (it seems Stan Lee really likes alliterative names).

Terrence Howard is out as Lt. Col. James “Rhodey” Rhodes due to either his enormous ego or the utter lack of an ethical center by Marvel execs, you choose (I figure both are probably true). Don Cheadle signs on to replace him, and we all love Cheadle because he makes it look so easy.

As the film opens, Stark has “come out” as Iron Man only to become a rock star superhero complete with over-produced appearances sporting fireworks and the bikini-clad Iron Man dancers. Meanwhile, in a squalid Siberian flat, a Russian dude dies in the arms of his rather pissed-off son, Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke returns, again). Ivan

blames the Stark clan for daddy’s demise and a superhero villain is born.

The bad news: Iron Man 2 is not as much fun as the original. The good news: That

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chises and turns to producer Robert Rodriguez (Desperado, Sin City) and director Nimród Antal (Vacancy) to do it for them.

I’m almost embarrassed to admit this, but Predators is probably one of the top films of the summer I’m absolutely dying to see.

[REC 2] – The sequel to the fantastic French original (remade on these shores as the almost equally good Quarantine) follows a group of soldiers and scientists as they head into the infected apartment complex to try and figure out exactly what happened and how they can stop it from spreading.

July 15 Inception – The Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan returns with a science fiction adventure murder mystery supposedly set within the recesses of the mind. My pick for the gotta-see-it event picture of the summer.

Perrier’s Bounty – Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Tom Wilkinson, and Gabriel Byrne in an Irish thriller about three fugitives on the run – not from the law, but from one of their own, intent on exacting revenge for the death of one of his friends.

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice –Jay Baruchel (with an assist from Nicolas Cage) tries to fill Mickey Mouse’s shoes in this live-action adaptation of the beloved Fantasia short.

Could be fun, but that early trailer was positively dreadful.

July 23 Dinner for Schmucks – A comedy about a rising executive (Paul Rudd) who finds the perfect guest (Steve Carrell) to attend his boss’ monthly “dinner for idiots” where the one who brings the biggest imbecile gets a fantastic prize. Sounds kind of awful, but I do admit early glimpses have me more intrigued than I probably should be.

Ramona and Beezus – An adaptation of the wonderful Beverly Cleary book about mischievous youngster Ramona Quimby (Joey King), her older sister Beezus (Selena Gomez), and their loving yet frazzled mother Dorothy (Bridget Moynahan) getting ready for an impromptu kindergarten party.

Salt – A Phillip Noyce (Patriot Games, see SUMMER preview page 30

still leaves room for a terrific summer movie that’s driven as much by old-fashioned Hollywood star power as it is by outrageous special effects, furious pacing, and/or an engaging story.

That star power starts with Downey, Jr. in the title role. We all like a good comeback story, and Downey certainly has one (also keep an eye out for Lindsay Lohan in the Robert Rodriguez flick Machete, due out in late summer 2010).

Downey’s take on Stark is adorable and arrogant and vulnerable and foolish. It’s a tough character to make likeable, but somehow he gets it done.

They’ve also backed off the eyeliner this time around, thank goodness.

Paltrow’s Pepper Potts is revamped for round two, too, and to good effect. This Pepper is sexy and spicy, more habanero than banana. Paltrow goes toe-to-toe with Downey, and the chemistry that was oddly lacking between them in the 2008 film sizzles in 2010. I’m also convinced that you could put Paltrow in a burlap sack and a

bucket hat and she’d make it work.

Iron Man 2’s villainy is spun by another comeback kid: Rourke. Rourke stunned in the Aronofsky-helmed The Wrestler in 2008, copping an Oscar nod and losing (in public opinion, at least) only to Heath Ledger. He turns in the most nuanced villain I’ve ever seen in a blockbuster based on a comic book. Rourke may be a little loony and have terrible taste in accessories – whether we’re talking sunglasses or dogs – but he obviously took this role seriously and the result shows it. I wouldn’t mind seeing another Oscar nod go his way; that’s how good he is.

Sam Rockwell, one of the most interesting actors working today, is Justin Hammer, the smarmy head of Hammer Industries, a main competitor to Stark Industries in the weapons field. Rockwell gesticulates and tantrums his way through as the brat who always comes in second to suave Stark’s first.

Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Clark Gregg are all along for the ride.

Their main function is to introduce their characters for the upcoming onslaught of Marvel Studios films due over the next few years, including movies based on Captain America, Thor, and The Avengers. Also, watch for Garry Shandling, who steals scenes as Senator Stern.

Iron Man 2 isn’t as good as the first film, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t one dope ride, and serious gamers will love Vanko’s video-game control of dozens of arc-powered drones chasing Iron Man and Rhodey around Queens while blowing up everything in sight. With a new villain and the Pepper Potts reboot, there’s plenty of reason to let Iron Man 2 kick off your summer blockbuster viewing schedule.

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Catch a Fire) thriller about a CIA agent (Angelina Jolie) forced on the run after she’s labeled a Russian spy intent on assassinating the president of the United States.

Stonewall Uprising – A documentary chronicling the 1969 New York riots that helped spark the Gay and Lesbian civil rights movement in the United States.

Wild Grass – A French romantic comedy about a lost wallet, the person who finds it, and the owner who longs to discover who her kind benefactor was.

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August 6 Great Directors – A documentary featuring interviews with directors Bernardo Bertolucci, Catherine Breillat, Liliana Cavani, John Sayles, Stephen Frears, Richard Linklater, Todd Haynes, David Lynch, Ken Loach, and Agnès Varda.

Mao’s Last Dancer – A biopic of Chinese ballet dancer Li Cunxin (Chi Cao), his defection to the United States, and later success on the stage in Australia. The runner-up for the Audience Award at the 2009 Toronto Film Festival, directed by Driving Miss Daisy and Tender Mercies filmmaker Bruce Beresford.

The Other Guys – Action-comedy that can’t help but be better than the fantastically horrible Cop Out, even though it carries a rather similar premise (thankfully sans baseball card subplot) revolving around two below-average New York detectives (Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg) trying to make names for themselves as ace crime fighters.

Step Up 3-D – I’m not sure how this hiphop dancing melodramatic series became so popular. The third chapter is sure to offer just as many eye-popping visuals and braindead dramatics as the previous two did, only now in 3-D. August 13 Eat, Pray, Love – Fresh off the continuing success of Glee, director Ryan Murphy tries to make a theatrical name for himself that will make people forget he had anything to do with Running with Scissors – and maybe get star Julia Roberts a second Oscar in the process.

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August 20 Down Terrace – An independent thriller about a crime family trying to figure out who the police informant is amongst them and the ways their collective paranoia begins to bring them all down.

HappyThankYouMorePlease – The polarizing comedy out of Sundance that had people either raving about it to the rooftops or walking out mid-movie. Malin Akerman, Kate Mara, and the great Richard Jenkins headline the mostly teenage and 20-something cast.

Lottery Ticket – An Ice Cube comedy about a young man living in the projects who wins a $350-million lottery ticket and the turmoil that suddenly causes his formerly laid-back personal life.

Nanny McPhee Returns – Emma Thompson once again stars as the titular character and writes the screenplay (based on the books by Christianna Brand) for this sequel to the surprise 2005 success, this time helping a frazzled farmer’s wife (Maggie Gyllenhaal) manage the children while her husband (Ewan McGregor) is off at war.

Takers – A crackerjack team of bank robbers (led by Idris Elba and Paul Walker) face off against a seasoned detective (Matt Dillon) as they prepare a $20-million heist.

August 27 Centurion – Roman soldiers who find themselves trapped behind enemy lines after a surprise attack leaves their legion in shambles must now fight their way to freedom.

Director Neil Marshall tries to shake off the wreckage of Doomsday and return to the glorious B-movie heights of The Descent and Dog Soldiers with this very Assault on Precinct 13-sounding biblical action epic.

Going the Distance – Romantic comedy with real-life couple Drew Barrymore and Justin Long as two people trying to maintain a long-distance relationship between Los Angeles and Chicago. Documentarian Nanette Burstein (American Teen, The Kid Stays in the Picture) makes her narrative debut with the way-too-cute-sounding cross country love story.

The Last Exorcism – A low-budget horror shocker about a Catholic priest agreeing to perform an exorcism of a supposedly possessed teen in front of a documentary crew and coming face to face with the devil himself.

Piranha 3-D – Remake of Joe Dante and John Sayles wonderful 1978 B-movie classic as seen through the eyes of gore aficionado Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes).

Featuring a who’s-who cast of movie star (maybe) has-beens like Elizabeth Shue, Ving Rhames, Christopher Lloyd, Dina Meyer, Jerry O’Connell, and – in something of a Jaws homage coup – Richard Dreyfuss.

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Armida, Rainbow City Auction, and Righteous Mothers

by Mercy Moosemuzzle SGN Contributing Writer

Armida The usual crowd gathered for the Met broadcast of Armida. Cuteness thought Renée Fleming’s voice and coloratura in the title role was luscious. Mercy remembered with pride that Lawrence Brownlee, who sang everyone’s socks off as Rinaldo, had been discovered in the Met auditions in Seattle. Loyalty was sad to see John Osborn as Goffredo die. “You hate to see any tenors get the sword in the belly. You like to believe you are going to see all of them at curtain call.”

Maybe Loyalty takes this particularly personally because he is a tenor – that is, he was until he started practicing for the Seattle Men’s Chorus Bernstein and Sondheim concert with the Women’s Chorus. Now he is a bass, since the women’s higher voices took over his usual role. He says this is a stretch both in terms of how low he can go, and because he is used to having the melody, which is easier to learn. Now Mercy understands why Loyalty has been intimidated by learning that material.

Mercy and Cuteness had to leave after the first act because they were volunteering for the Rainbow City Band auction. Justice tried to block their exit, saying, “You can’t leave in the middle of great art.” But they did, because they had responsibilities.

Rainbow City Auction They regretted missing the rest of the opera, but the auction was more fun. They brought Equality and talked with some of the band members, as they were filling helium balloons, about the fact that she used to play drums until she had to choose between art and music. Everyone agreed the schools have come to a sorry place, if that is true.

Equality noticed one painting was upsidedown. That reminded everyone of a time their friend, Lightness Learninggroups, rec-

ognized that a friend’s art was in the wrong direction, because her subject matter was all breasts and they were hanging sideways.

Cuteness put together a basket from thrift store materials, which she donated. It did well. Since she was a friend of Lucidity’s, the flutes got credit for the procurement.

There was a stiff competition among the sections.

The dinner was delicious. The dance music by the Purple Passion Swing Band was upbeat and fun. Komo’s Brian Carlvert kept people laughing and bidding. The turnout broke the previous record for this event.

Band director Michael Sharp said, “Our finance director is still crunching the numbers, but the preliminaries look like it was a record year for us. And the most exciting news – we ended up making enough to finish our endowment to the Pride Foundation to create a new Rainbow City Band Pride scholarship! We are all so excited about that we could burst.”

Rita Dove at Seattle Arts and Lectures Rita Dove will be appearing at Seattle Arts and Lectures on May 13. This former poet laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winner’s latest collection of verse is Sonata Mulattica.

You can get tickets at www.lectures.org.

Righteous Mothers Mercy has also been a longtime fan of the Righteous Mothers, though Cuteness doesn’t agree. Mercy will be seeing them at the Triple Door on May 15. The Righteous Mothers are four funny, philosophical female folk-rock musicians who have been one of the Northwest’s foremost musical performing groups for the past 26 years.

They whip their audience into a frenzy with zany original music, witty theatrics, and mind-boggling, intricate vocal harmonies.

The Righteous Mothers grab hearts and funny bones with songs about ice cream, labor pains, annoying dreams, and Supreme Court decisions. They surprise and delight young and old, Gay and straight, male and female with their quirky humor and open hearts.

If you agree with Mercy, you can get tickets at www.thetripledoor.net.

NY TIMES

July 30 Beastly – An indescribable melding of genres revolving around wealthy and cruel Manhattanite (Alex Pettyfer) who is cursed by a jilted ex (Mary-Kate Olsen) to become everything he despises unless he can find someone to love him for who he is, warts and all. This follow-up film for Phoebe in Wonderland director Daniel Barnz looks to be another odd exploration that will perplex as many as it enthralls.

Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore – Otherwise known as the sequel no one on this planet asked for, and which even fewer will want to see (even if it is in 3-D and features tons of CGI talking animals).

Charlie St. Cloud – An odd-sounding comedy about a cemetery caretaker (Zac Efron) who has nightly conversations with his dead brother Sam (Chris Massoglia) in order to work through his grief – much to the consternation and worry of his mother (Kim Basinger).

The Expendables – Sylvester Stallone rounds up Jet Li, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Steve Austin, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, and Mickey Rourke to join him on a violent expedition to the South American jungle, where he will once again push the boundaries of an R rating. Bruce Willis and governator Arnold Schwarzenegger also make cameo appearances.

Get Low – Oscar fodder with Robert Duvall, Bill Murray, Sissy Spacek, and Bill Cobbs that had audiences cheering at last Fall’s Toronto Film Festival. As alternative summer programming is concerned, this one might just be at the head of the line.

Patrik, Age 1.5 – 2009 Seattle International Film Festival favorite about an openly Gay couple who accidentally adopt a 15-year-old homophobic teenager instead of a newborn infant.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World – An oddly cast Michael Cera stars in director Edgar Wright’s (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) adaptation of the popular underground comic book, and I’m intrigued based on the trailers alone. Sure, he’s nothing like the written character, but there is something about the manic energy of these early glimpses that’s got me ready to give this one a chance.

Author Rita Dove

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continued from cover Also returning from the preliminary rounds was contestant number six, Michelle Carman. Michelle, who always looks stunning and sings songs that are unique and challenging, performed “Bathwater” by No Doubt. Although Michelle didn’t do as well as I had anticipated, she was by no means bad. I hope to see her come back and compete again – there’s a star in her waiting to shine.

And then there was Bryce Munger. Seattle, I cannot tell you how ridiculous – yet sexy – Bryce’ performance of David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” was. Complete with sunglasses, striking good looks, and suggestive dancing with the microphone stand (which resulted in the death of a cocktail by clipboard – how dare you, Sister Domine Trix!), Bryce was a delightful step away from the norm. Proving that he was more than just a pretty face, the homosexually challenged

Bryce (that’s right, boys and girls – straight people can and do enter the competition) gave the performance of a lifetime. Bryce, you can sing for us anytime you’d like!

The winner of Pride Idol, round one, was Ryan Crawford. Ryan’s win should send a message to Pride Idol hopefuls: Yes, you do need to sing well, but it is all about the full package. Ryan worked it! From audience banter and dance moves to hitting the right notes at the right time, it was clear that Ryan had claimed the top spot as his own.

Paula Cole’s “Feelin’ Love” may not be the song that most would choose for the contest, but Ryan saw something in those lyrics that worked for him – and ultimately for us.

Great job, Ryan, and congratulations. We’ll see you on June 20 for the Pride Idol Finals.

For more news on the 2010 SOaP Pride Idol competition, including a complete list of songs to choose from, signup links, and additional information for SOaP, visit the organization online at www. www.idol.seattlepride.org.

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COMING TO SEATTLE – Sedaris, Eagles, Lady Antebellum

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

Rain or shine, May brings an interesting plate of live performances to the Emerald City. From Gay comedy acts to legendary rockers to electro-industrial newbies, here’s what I recommend going to in the coming weeks.

David Sedaris May 9, Benaroya Hall Gay funnyman David Sedaris returns to Seattle for a sold-out performance at Benaroya Hall, likely to re-boost last year’s release When You Are Engulfed in Flames, as his forthcoming book Beastiology isn’t hitting store shelves until this fall. Throughout the years, the American author’s previous titles – including Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and my personal favorite, Naked – have sold nearly 10 million copies collectively.

If you’ve never witnessed David Sedaris in person, brace yourself, and don’t go on a full stomach – he’s as hilarious live as he is on paper.

although with upcoming showings at Lollapalooza and the Glastonbury Festival they’ll likely appear on more peoples’ radar. The group’s latest album, The Winter of Mixed Drinks, picks up marvelously where 2008’s Midnight Organ Fight left off – it’s another set of greatly written, well-arranged folkish rock numbers, like “The Wrestler” and “Nothing Like You.” Still, my favorite FB song is “Old Old Fashioned,” which they’ll hopefully play to a crowd of happily drunk Scots at Neumos. Look for an interview with Frightened Rabbit on May 14 in “The Music Lounge.”

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer No…You Shut Up Richard Hugo House May 7-8 People who meet Lauren Weedman may not realize that they can become fodder for her intensely personal stage shows. Weedman is an insanely keen observer of human behavior and foibles and can boil you down to an instantly recognizable character type.

Her talent for plumbing her own (and others’) depth of emotions is on view for only one more weekend at Richard Hugo House on May 7 and 8. Many people wish she’d stay longer.

Weedman spent many years in Seattle, but is now plying her comedic talents mostly around Los Angeles and slowly gaining more widespread recognition for her comedy. She has a high-profile role in the new movie Date Night with Tina Fey and Steve Carell. She developed a webisodic show called Our Bodies, Myself, giving life to an almost clueless advice-spouting woman and spoofing both advice shows and reality TV at the same time. brown paper tickets

Fuck Buttons May 16, Chop Suey If you’ve been following the electronic scene, then you definitely know about Fuck Buttons. The Bristol, England duo (Andrew Hung and Benjamin John Power) fuses an array of sounds into their industrial-dance style of music, including the occasional use of a Fisher-Price karaoke machine. Tarot Sport, the pair’s U.S. debut that was chosen for SGN’s 10 best albums list of 2009, features two intense tracks that are gonna blow up inside Chop Suey, “Surf Solar” and “Space Mountain.” They’re headed to ChiEagles cago this summer for Lollapalooza, so catch May 13, Key Arena Raise your hand if you grew up in a them in an intimate space months before. household with vinyl or 8-track copies of Tim McGraw w/ Lady Antebellum Hotel California and The Long Run. Our May 21, Key Arena older brothers, maybe even parents, were Not that Tim McGraw is chump change, proud listeners of the pop-country group, responsible for some of the biggest and best but red-hot Lady Antebellum has the potensingles of the ‘70s, including “One of These tial to steal the spotlight completely away Nights,” “New Kid in Town,” “I Can’t Tell from him when the two acts, plus a relativeYou Why,” “Witchy Woman,” “Take It ly unheard-of third act, play at Key Arena Easy,” and “Hotel California,” which landed in May. The country trio nabbed three ACM at #49 on Rolling Stone’s “Greatest Songs of Awards a few weeks ago, including statues All Time.” The band member lineup is Don for Single/Record and Song of the Year for Henley, Glen Frey, Joe Walsh, and Timothy their megahit “Need You Now,” preceded B. Schmit – this spells “classic.” Unfortu- by their first Grammy win in January for an nately, the Dixie Chicks aren’t scheduled to earlier smash, “I Run to You”. Appearing on open for the Eagles here in Seattle, though my list of “10 Musical Acts Set to Explode they are listed as a supporting act for a string in 2010,” Lady Antebellum seems to not only have exploded, they’ve ballooned to of shows in June. superstardom – which is why anyone going to see McGraw, who we love for being conFrightened Rabbit sistently listenable and hunky, should arrive May 16, Neumos Scottish indie quartet Frightened Rabbit in time to check them out. is one of the most underrated bands around,

You Shut Up and listen to Lauren Weedman

The newest of her nine one-woman shows, No…You Shut Up explores her discomfort with “family,” exposing a push-pull desire to connect and flee from them. The show opens with her on a first date with a man who lives on the same block with her and likes to sing with his family. She is so appalled by that notion of family togetherness that it spells instant doom for the evening.

We’re introduced to her mother, who has never spoken about the day Lauren was adopted. Mom proceeds to describe the day she says she’ll never forget, ending with, “We brought you home and then your father had a sandwich.” And why did they feel the need to adopt? “We had two girls and still had all the clothing.” This romantic vision of adoption clearly colored Lauren’s experience of family.

Family connections and their complexities are universal issues. There probably isn’t even an exception to the statement that “everyone’s got ‘em.” Weedman’s personal anecdotes reveal the complex feelings we harbor for our own families. She is unflinching in her depictions of her own mistakes and stupidities, which conversely allows us to feel huge affection for her.

This, the latest of her shows, is a progressive revelation of her life. It’s almost like a theater blog. It deals with a period just before her current, completely different circumstances, where she doesn’t have a relationship, isn’t sure how to get or keep one, and has to get a tattoo on her wrist to remind her to have faith in her own instincts and abilities. It may well be that her best stuff is yet to come, as great as all the stuff before has been.

She is in a stable relationship and has just had a baby boy. So, here comes the eagle eye, the eidetic memory, and the talent to make us laugh so hard at ourselves that we could pee. Now applied to the greatest adventure in life: parenthood. Give yourself a treat and run over to Hugo House to catch the latest installment of Lauren’s personal soap opera.

For more information, go to http://www. brownpapertickets.com/event/103513 or call 1-800-838-3006.

Comments on reviews go to sgncritic@ gmail.com.

Lauren Weedman

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN Contributing Writer

Peter Pan with live accompaniment by harpist Leslie McMichael May 9 at 4 PM Northwest Film Forum (1515 12th Ave.) For those looking for something a little bit more unusual to do in celebration of Mother’s Day, I can’t think of a more sensational treat than packing up the family and heading to Northwest Film Forum (NWFF) for a screening of the little-seen 1924 silent version of Peter Pan. Starring Betty Bronson as the title character and featuring Mary Brian, Maurice Murphy, and Anna May Wong, the film was thought lost for nearly seven decades before its recent re-discovery and restoration. NWFF even went so far as to commission a brand-new score by harpist Leslie McMichael to accompany their screenings.

McMichael returns to perform her acclaimed score live. A CD release party featuring free refreshments and a chance to speak with the renowned harpist are just part of what is bound to make this Mother’s Day

NORTHWEST FILM FORUM

NWFF holds Peter Pan event for Mother’s Day event special. But it is the timeless movie itself which is the real reason kids of all ages are bound to have a blast, and for those who have thrilled to author J.M. Barrie’s timeless characters and tale for generations, this NWFF special presentation is must-see entertainment of the first degree.

Northwest Film Forum’s Mother’s Day special CD release party and screening of Peter Pan, with live harp accompaniment

by Leslie McMichael, will take place on Sunday, May 9, at 4 p.m. Tickets are $6 for Film Forum members, $6.50 for seniors and children under the age of 12, and $9 for the general public.

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Betty Bronson stars as Peter Pan in a silent classic

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Sex and the City 2 passes coming to a club near you w e e k o f M a y 7 - M a y 13

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Your competitive drive can become obsessive, even self-destructive. Looking good is not about conquest, but moving on gracefully. Let go, meditate, open your creative soul. You can’t do that while guarding your turf as queen of the mountain.

Thereí s no better way to kick off summer than with sex, and lots of it!

Our favorite tell-all girls – Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha – are back for more legs-up-in-the air good times in Sex and the City 2, the muchawaited sequel to the first installment of the TV series turned movie franchise.

Filmed in the Big Apple and Morocco, the film stars its original foursome – Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, and Kim Cattrall – plus Oscar-winner Penelope Cruz, Broadway legend Liza Minelli, model hottie Jason Lewis, teenage brat Miley Cyrus, and Gay comedian Mario Cantone.

Seattle Gay News will soon announce a date and place for a secret movie pass giveaway, allowing you an advance peek at Sex and the City 2 free of charge. Stay glued for details in the coming weeks, only in Seattle Gay News.

Sex and the City 2 opens May 27.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Celebrate your birthday with your family and your most creative friends, not necessarily at the same party. Bringing them together may get a bit dramatic, even catalytic. This could be a good thing, or not. Think it through.

GEMINI (May 21– June 20): Meditation will cool your heated brain and help you to keep your mouth out of trouble. In that calm solitude, think of ways your home life can support your ambitions. They don’t have to be at war with each other.

CANCER (June 21– July 22): Showing off to your friends can get expensive and become a source of fights. If your love and admiration aren’t enough, home-baked cookies should do it. If they want more, they’re not really your friends, and their arguments aren’t worth the trouble.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Whatever you do is sure to get noticed. You do realize that can be a mixed blessing! Some humility would be in order, but that doesn’t mean denying your actual gifts and accomplishments. It’s just a matter of keeping perspective.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Your brain wants a challenge. Find it in a book; don’t go picking arguments. If you want a good debate, hold yourself back a bit and make an effort to really hear what the other person has to say!

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Trying to keep up with peer pressure, you could worry yourself sick. Balance? It means they have to meet you half way, too. Your real friends will do that.

Standing your ground is sexy.

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Immediate concerns – work and partnership – feel like distractions from your creative engagement with the world, building the future. In fact, those quotidian details are exactly how we do that. Try to channel that aggravation into creative energy.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Domestic drama threatens to disrupt your plans at work. If you can keep an even keel, handling those unpredictable upsets could help you gain confidence in your managerial skills. Remember, a team leader is still a team member!

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Maintain respect for people even when their questions seem abysmally stupid. It is tempting to mess with their heads, or to mock them, but mellow out that playful streak and engage them. That could lead to fun for all!

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Everybody needs to be concerned about money these days. You may be more worried than is necessary or helpful. Don’t take it out on your family or housemates. The first purpose of discussion is to get problems into perspective.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Flaws and frustrations in your relationship, however minor, are now feeling worse than they really are. You could both make a list now to discuss later. If you must trash someone, that is what politicians and celebrities are for.

Flying House brings Smartypants and Sensible Shoes to Town Hall

by Scott Rice SGN Contributing Writer

100 Years of Captain Smartypants May 7, 8, 21, and 22 Unlaced and Unleashed May 8 and 22 Town Hall Couldn’t we all use a bit of entertainment, a dash of enlightenment, a touch of unity, and a whole lot of healing? I know I could, and I know just where to get it.

Captain Smartypants is marking their 10th anniversary by celebrating 100 years instead. Captain Smartypants, a small ensemble from Seattle Men’s Chorus, will perform a series of four utterly ridiculous Town Hall performances titled 100 Years of Captain Smartypants on May 7, 8, 21 and 22. The group is known throughout the Northwest for its highly creative presentations of original music with a comedic emphasis.

The success of Captain Smartypants lead to the formation of Sensible Shoes in 2004, a like-minded small ensemble made up of Seattle Women’s Chorus members. On May 8 and 22 at 7 p.m. (just prior to Captain Smartypants’ 9 p.m. shows), Sensible Shoes performs Unlaced and Unleashed, singing, dancing, and acting like never before.

They’ll strut their silly, sexy, saucy stuff onstage in a brand-new show with selections ranging from Queen and The Beach Boys to Nelly Furtado.

Under the direction of Eric Lane Barnes, 100 Years of Captain Smartypants plays downstairs at Town Hall, 1119 8th Avenue, on May 7 and 21 at 8 p.m. and May 8 and 22 at 9 p.m. with performances of Unlaced and Unleashed on May 8 and 22 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now with prices ranging from $20-$35. Visit the website at www.flyinghouse.org for more information.

Below is a Q&A with artistic director Eric Lane Barnes.

“There is a

mounting body of evidence that shows musical theater songs were packed with Queer code words.”

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ble of Seattle Men’s Chorus. They define themselves as a “homosexual vocal comedy group” and have proved this definition correct by the way they sing funny and Gay songs every chance they get. Sensible Shoes was formed in 2004 as a small ensemble of Seattle Women’s Chorus. They sing Rice: Tell me about the show. What should we expect to see?

Barnes: “The First 100 Years” is a best of the best of the best of the past 10 years of Captain Smartypants’ existence. We start the show with the very first song we ever did (a Queer-themed military cadence) and end with one of the newest songs in our repertoire, a final encore that tells the audience that yes, the show is finally over and they need to leave (or we’ll call the police).

Rice: What do you mean by calling the show 100 Years of Captain Smartypants? We all know homosexuals have only existed since 1887, and we weren’t allowed to sing until June 28, 1969.

Barnes: Although Captain Smartypants has officially been singing for 10 years, those are Gay years, which translates rather neatly into 100 straight years. While homosexuals were only allowed to sing legally on June 28, 1969, there is a mounting body of evidence that shows musical theater songs were packed with Queer code words. Indeed, the entire score to Showboat, when properly translated, boils down to, “We’re all meeting at Rick’s house at 8 tonight. Bring something to dance in. Light snacks will be served.”

Rice: What would you say to someone who has never seen a Flying House show to convince them to go?

Barnes: There may be an impression that Seattle Men’s Chorus or Seattle Women’s Chorus present staid, stuffy choral programs. However, each concert by each chorus incorporates a lot of theater and “wow factor” to elevate the choral concert into a truly exciting experience.

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Three Dollar Bill Cinema announces Trans film fest

by Scott Rice SGN Contributing Writer Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival 2010 May 13-16 Various Seattle Venues The Trans community is arguably the most misunderstood community in the Queer world. From dealing with language unequipped to handle anything outside the fictitious male/female binary to simple things like getting a driver’s license or using the bathroom, our Trans siblings are on a different journey than everybody else.

Three Dollar Bill Cinema has been making strides to illuminate the Trans experience for five years through Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival. Translations 2010 returns for its 5th annual run over four days, May 13-16. This year’s films are an eclectic mix of short films, documentaries, comedy, and compelling dramas which showcase the incredible diversity of Transgender filmmaking.

“I am very proud of the fact that Three Dollar Bill Cinema is able to produce this film festival,” says Rachael Brister, executive director of Three Dollar Bill Cinema.

“It is the first film festival of its kind in the Pacific Northwest and one of only a handful of Transgender film festivals in the world.”

Translations opens May 13 with the free Reality TG program and panel discussion and closes on Sunday, May 16 with the award-winning film Open, directed by Jake Yuzna. Films will screen at three Seattle venues: Capitol Hill Public Library (425 Harvard Ave. E.), Erickson Theatre (1524 Harvard Ave.), and Northwest Film Forum (1515 12th Ave.).

Reality TG explores the recent profusion of Trans people on talk shows, television, and film dramas, and especially reality television. Recent episodes of reality programs featuring Trans people as cast members will be screened, followed by a panel discussion featuring Seattle’s own TV and film expert Sara Michelle Fetters, and Three Dollar Bill Cinema Executive Director Rachael Brister.

The event is free and begins at 6:15 p.m. at the Capitol Hill Library.

Opening night at Capitol Hill’s Erickson Theatre will feature a screening of Riot Acts.

Riot Acts follows the careers of some of the best and brightest Transgender musicians playing across America today.

Cresdan Maite, the Festival’s programmer, says, “Transgender film has changed and grown over the last five years. Filmmakers are developing their stories more. Documentaries are shifting from simple transition stories into larger explorations of our lives as people. This is exciting progress.”

Visit www.threedollarbillcinema.org for more information and festival passes.

SHAUN KNITTEL

Readings make good gifts!

On April 30, Efren Chacon (center) and Caliente held the annual Mr. and Miss Gay Cinco de Mayo pageant at Neighbours Underground. Competitors had to answer questions ranging from LGBT interests to immigration reform, perform a song and dance routine, and model formal wear. When all was said and done, Miguel Torrez (left) and Giselle Armore (right) were crowned Mr. and Miss Gay Cinco de Mayo.

Barnes: The Queer community – should it ever be able to organize an evening out – should support Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus for several reasons. One, the concerts are exceedingly entertaining. Two, the concerts work toward the common goal of achieving a world that accepts and values its Gay and Lesbian citizens. Three, the concerts are a great chance to mingle with other Queer folk. Four, supporting Flying House Productions allows the organization to take shows to less enlightened environs than the Seattle area.

Each year, each chorus travels far and wide to take concerts to communities where Queer people are much less visible and valued than they are in Seattle. Plus, you can have beer and/or wine during the show for a very reasonable price.

Rice: Why should the straight community support the organization?

Barnes: Any time anyone goes outside

of her or his own comfort zone, humanity is enlarged. Half of the Flying House audience identifies as straight. They recognize that Gay and Lesbian people generally have a lot more fun than straight people do. We seriously hear this all the time, in letters and e-mails we get at the office. “I’m straight, but I sometimes wish I were Gay. You have SO MUCH FUN onstage!”

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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 - Happy Hour 11 am – 8:30 pm. Brunch 11 am – 1 pm. Food Service till Midnight. No Cover. Bear Night 7 pm 1st Saturday of every month.

Changes - Happy Hour till 7 pm. Free video games & pool all day & Night. Tacos 2 for $2.00 until sold out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 - Happy Hour 11 am – 8:30 pm. Brunch 11 am – 1 pm. Food Service till Midnight. Free Pool. No Cover.

Changes - Brunch 11am - 3pm $7.25 All You Can Eat Buffet. Karaoke at 9pm A Black Nail Production.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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. Food Service Noon – Midnight.

Changes - Happy Hour all day and night.

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

See us at www.clubsilverstone.com.

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

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

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

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

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

Free pool all day - 2 tables.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seattle Eagle - IN HEAT $5 Long Island Iced teas Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2 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. Food Service Noon – Midnight.

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

A Black Nail production.

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

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

Crescent Lounge - Laura Wednesdays 9 pm - 2 am.

The Cuff Complex - Free pool & Pitcher Special.

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

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

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

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. Food Service Noon – Midnight.

Changes - Happy Hour from 12 noon til 8pm. Karaoke at 9pm A Black Nail Production.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Twisted - Happy Hour 5-7 pm. Country Dancing 2nd Thursday of the month. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $3 wells, $4 Washington Apples.

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

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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 disabilities? See Jean’s List webpage www.scn.org/activism/calendar/disabilities.html NOTE: Phone numbers accompanying listings are within area code (206) & locations of meetings/ events are in Seattle unless otherwise noted.

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SATURDAY - May 8

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

Edmonds UUC, 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Men gather monthly for drumming, singing, storytelling & sharing of life experience. www.agatheringofmen.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 9am. Greenlake (outside Evans Pool). Every Saturday. GLBT running & walking club sponsors weekly runs, monthly potlucks, track & field activity, annual Run With Pride. 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

Safe Schools Coalition Orientation Training.

10am-2pm. Training provides an overview of the structure, ideology & services of the Coalition. Food will be provided. For location & to REGISTER email briana@safe schoolscoaliyion.org. www.safeschools coalition.org Overeaters Anonymous. 12noon-1pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St, Room 101. Meets every Saturday. Contact Dominic at 499-2266.

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

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

6-7:15pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Saturday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. 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.

Captain Smarty Pants & Sensible Shoes Double Feature. Sensible Shoes 7pm; Captain Smartypants 9pm. Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave. Double Feature: General admission $35 ($40 at the door). Premium table seating $50 (limited availability). Single Performance of either Group: General admission $20 ($25 at the door). Premium table seating for either group $35 (limited availability). Box Office: 388-1400. www. captain smartypants.org; www.sensibleshoes.org.

(Also 5/22.)

Strength Over Speed. 7-8:30pm. Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 1002 E Seneca (lower entrance off parking lot). FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www. strengthoverspeed.org A Salute to Defiant Public Workers. 7:30pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. A panel of public employees will speak from their experiences fighting to preserve social services, education & the environment in times of privatization & government budget crises.

Door donation $3. A special Blue-Plate Dinner will be served at 6pm for a $9 donation. Sponsored by FSP. 722-2453, fspseattle@mindspring.com Drag Show Benefit for Safehaven Women’s Shelter in Kent. 9pm. Vibe Bar & Grill, 226 1st Ave S, Kent.

Hoste by Nubian Pride Productions & Vibe. $5 cover.

Jello shot fundraiser & 50/50 raffle. All proceeds go directly to Safehaven.

SUNDAY - May 9

Mothers’ Day 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! 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.

Seattle OUTprotest Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E. Pike St. Every Sunday. Come learn about Seattle OUTprotest and their upcoming projects. www.seattleoutprotest.org.

Live & Let Live Make Al-Anon Family Group. 12:301:45pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St.

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May 1 thru May 9 & discussion group for Trans, Genderqueer, gender variant & gender questioning youth, ages 14-22. www. lamberthouse.org 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 Knights of Mantra Monthly Meeting. 7:30pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month.

K of M/Jet Chapter is a fun-loving leather/Levi social & charitable organization that raises money for various causes & organizations, including Pennies from Heaven, Rosehedge House, & Three Cedars. 3290886, mailbox@jetchapterkofm.com

TUESDAY - May 11

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. 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. www.raincitysoccer.org Celebrate Mothers’ Day with “Serial Mom.” 2pm.

Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave. John Waters’ cult comedy classic. Tickets $15, members of Three Dollar Bill Cinema $12.

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 Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/ Weds/Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Simply Sundays. 5:30-7pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Peer support for recovery from substance abuse. www.dunsheehouse.org Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Meets every Sunday (except during the summer). Regular league bowling. Jeff, 932-3731.

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.

Pride Idol Week 2. Doors 7pm, Contest 8pm. R Place, 619 E Pine St. Winners of Pride Idol will be awarded cash & other prizes & get to ride on the official Seattle Pride Idol float in the Seattle Pride Parade. www. seattlepride.org Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

MONDAY - May 10

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 LGBTQ youth, 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Dunshee House,

May 7, 2010

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 socialdinnerclub@ yahoo. com or phonr (360) 722-1664.

LCS Foster Care Monthly Information Meeting.

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

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

Positively Mondays. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. An informal social & discussion group for men with HIV or AIDS. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Sex, Dating & Relationships. 6-7pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. Virginia Mason Hospital, 1100 9th Ave. 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 Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

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

PFLAG/Skagit Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Central United Methodist Church, 1013 Polte Rd, Sedro Woolley.

Meets 2nd Monday each month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724.

PFLAG/Wenatchee Area Weekly Meeting. 7pm.

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

Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Monday. A facilitated support

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.

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. 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 Alzheimer’s Association’s LGBT Caregivers’ Support Group. 6:30-8pm. Elderhealth Northwest, 6555 Ravenna Ave NE (entrance on NE 68th St). Meets 2nd Tuesday each month. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia. For more information, contact group facilitator Caila Nickerson, 781-248-3524 (cell) or email: cailanickerson@gmail.com Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets every Tuesday.

Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org LGBT MS Connection. 6:30-8pm. Swedish Education & Conference Center, Room E, James Tower, 550 17th Ave. Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. MS Connection is a support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Contact Shelly Henry at 250-5002 or lgbtms connection@ comcast.net.

Rebel Reading Circle. 6:30-8pm. Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St. Meets 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays. Share ideas as you study Illegal People: How Globalization Creates Migration & Criminalizes Immigrants by David Bacon. FREE. Sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party. 722-2453. www. socialism.com Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network. 6:30pm-Social; 7pm-Open Rap. Capitol Hill Group Health, South Building, 201 16th Ave E, Room A6/7. 2nd Tuesday each month. Meet & mingle in an engaging, feminist, Bi-supportive environment. PFor information visit www. geocities.com/sbwn.

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. http://sta.clubexpress.com.

ASL for Beginners. 7pm. The Elite “Loft,” 1520 E Olive Way. Meets every Tuesday. FREE lessons & tutor for those interested in learning basic ASL. 860-0999.

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. 722-0729..

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.

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. Seattle SAA Hotline 781-4490. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

Lowdown Hoedown. 8pm-12midnight. Seattle Eagle,

Celebrating 37 Years!

314 E Pike St. 2nd Tuesday each month. For anyone who wants a mid-week dose of classic country music that you simply can’t hear on the radio any more but which you love to breathe in & maybe sing along to.

Sponsored by the Seattle Eagle & the Rain Country Dance Association.

Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who want to play. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 217-9271, ext 3. www.otterpolo.com.

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WEDNESDAY - May 12

Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. www.mature friends.org Mature Friends Dining Out Luncheon. 12:30pm.

Call for details, location & to RSVP. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday most months. www.maturefriends.org True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Meets every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community. For information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@ chs-nw.org 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. A program of Project NEON & Gay City. 3231768, www.crystalneon.org, www.gaycity.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG - Everett Chapter.

(425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Job Networking. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. A peer to peer job search support group featuring occasional speakers to help with job hunting skills. www.dunsheehouse.org POZSeattle 11th Anniversary Celebration. 6-8pm.

The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Join us in celebrating our 11th anniversary as a social networking group for HIV+ guys & their friends. Meet us in the downstairs bar for socializing, to catch up with old friends, to make new ones & for a whole lot of fun. A light catered fare will be provided by a gracious & anonymous supporter of the group. The event is FREE (except for the cost of beverages).

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 Gay City Queerituality. 6:30pm. Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St. Our monthky reading & discussion group about Gay/Bi men’s spirituality. www. gaycity.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.)

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

Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300.

All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. www.ingersollcenter.org 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 Rain City Jacks. 1st Sunday of each month, 3pm; 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm. Event location available by email or phone. A friendly, sex-positive & non-profit private club for adult men only. Membership is required to attend club events. 888-809-5035, info@ raincityjacks.org, www.raincityjacks.org Red Cedar Circle. 7-9pm. Interfaith Community Church, 1763 NW 62nd St. Every Wednesday. Songs, dances, teachings & ceremonies of the Pacific Northwest Coast spiritual tradition & culture called SiSiWiss (Sacred 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: seattlemovie bears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com HIV/AIDS 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 who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing.

For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org 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 Imperial Court of Seattle General Membership Meeting. 7:30pm. Cafe Metropolitain, 1701 E. Olive Way. Meets 2nd Wednesday each month. The Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle and the Olympic & Rainier Empire, Seattle’s premier drag society, is a social & charitable organization that sponsors numer-

Visit us online www.sgn.org

for returning guests. http://sta.clubexpress.com.

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

Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group. www.dunsheehouse.org Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm.

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

For information, community events & “questioning” visit www.gfas.org or our messge board at http://groups. yahoo.com/groups/gayfathersseattle 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.

Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. (See Tuesday listing at 8pm.)

FRIDAY - May 14

ous shows & balls thruout the year. www.imperial courtofseattle.com.

Lambert House Dinner & Cabaret Show Benefit.

7:30pm. Julia’s on Broadway, 300 Broadway E. Join host Mark “Mom” Finley & Lambert House staff, volunteers & supporters for a dinner banquet & cabaret show by six soecial guest performers. Tickets $30. www.brownpapertickets.com. Proceeds benefit Lambert House. www.lamberthouse.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.)

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

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

Washington Gender Alliance Open Support 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.

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 - May 13

Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival (5/13-5/16). This year’s films are an eclectic mix of short films, documentaries, comedy & compelling dramas showcasing the incredible diversity of Transgender filmmaking. For films, times & venues visit www.threedollarbillcinema.org 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, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Fridays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.)

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

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.For info or appointment, call 299-1600. www.cdchc.org Write Your Heart Out - A Queer Youth & Allies Writing Group. 5:30-6:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. We all have a story to tell.

What is yours? Write Your Heart Out is a safe place for queer youth & allies 22 & under to explore one’s self thru the written word. Fiction, non-fiction & poetry will be encouraged & supported. 322-2515, www. lambert house.org Thrivor Trees. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Peer support for survivors of childhood sexual assault. thrivortrees@gmail.com 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

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Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival (5/13-5/16). This year’s films are an eclectic mix of short films, documentaries, comedy & compelling dramas showcasing the incredible diversity of Transgender filmmaking. For films, times & venues visit www.threedollarbillcinema.org 11th Annual Saying It Out Loud Conference in Shoreline. 8:30am-4:30pm. Shoreline Conference Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline. NGLTF’s Jaime Grant is this year’s keynote speaker. Megan Kennedy & Sid Peterson present the film “Put This on the (Map)” as plenary speakers. Workshops are also scheduled. To REGISTER visit http://casat.unr.edu/ dbhr/siol2010.html Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Thursdays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.)

Cornish College of the Arts BFA Art & Design Exhibition Opening Reception. 5-9pm. 9th Ave Studios, 427 9th Ave N. Graduating seniors from the Art & Design departments present their individual theses in the form of an exhibition. Artists will be present at the lively, not-to-be-missed reception. www.cornish.edu La Movida. 6-7pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Todos los Viernes. Una junta bilingue para la comunidad GLBTQ en recuperacion de adicciones.

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

Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. 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 Gamblers Anonymous: Coming Out Winners!

7-8:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Friday. A 12-step meeting of Gamblers Anonymous. This is an open meeting, Gay & Lesbian preferred. All persons welcome. 1-888-GA HELPS. Speak the Speech Readers Theatre. 7-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Friday. A group experiencing wonderful plays being read aloud & what they mean in our lives. www.dunsheehouse.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.)

CD Forum Presents The Creation Project Showcase (5/14 & 5/15). 8pm. Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S Alaska St. The culmination of a year-long new works & professional development program created by the CD Forum for African American performing artists. General admission $15, students & seniors $10. www.brownpapertickets.com GaYme Night 4 Gay & Bi Men. 8pm-1am. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun for Gay & Bi men. www.dunsheehouse.org

SATURDAY - May 15

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival (5/13-5/16). This year’s films are an eclectic mix of short films, documentaries, comedy & compelling dramas showcasing the incredible diversity of Transgender filmmaking. For films, times & venues visit www.threedollarbillcinema.org Wallingforn Yard Sale Tour. 9am-2pm. Begin & get maps at 4401 2nd Ave NE or 2200 N 38th St. Benefits John Stanford International School.

Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday each month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lamberthouse.org

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Q-Squared Book Group. 1pm. Capitol Hill Library, 425 Harvard Ave E. This month’s selection: Salvation Army by Abdellah Taia. www.qsquared.org Bi & Bi Mixed-Gender Social Group. 4-6pm. Wayward Coffee, 8570 Greenwood Ave N. Meets 3rd Saturday each month. Social get-together for Bisexual men & women, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks. www.binetseattle.org.

CD Forum Presents The Creation Project Showcase (5/14 & 5/15). 8pm. Rainier Valley Cultural Center, 3515 S Alaska St. The culmination of a year-long new works & professional development program created by the CD Forum for African American performing artists. General admission $15, students & seniors $10. www.brownpapertickets.com Hush in Snoqualmie. 9pm. Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 SE North Bend Way, Snoqualmie. Features live DJs, male & female GoGo dancers & a live performance by recording artist Vanessa Thompson. Tickets $30, night of the event $40. www.hushpride.com

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SUNDAY - May 16

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival (5/13-5/16). This year’s films are an eclectic mix of short films, documentaries, comedy & compelling dramas showcasing the incredible diversity of Transgender filmmaking. For films, times & venues visit www.threedollarbillcinema.org Ethyl Forever Car Club Monthly Meeting. Board 10:30am, Membership 11:30am. Mark Restaurant, 914 SW 152nd St, Burien. Meets the 3rd Sunday each month. ethylforever@hotmail.com Seattle Prime Timers Monthly Potluck Social & General Meeting. 2-4pm. Seattle First Baptist Church Recreation Hall, 1111 Harvard Ave (at E Seneca St enter thru glass doors on Harvard Ave.) Meets 3rd Sunday most months. Bring a dish to serve 6-8 people. $4 door fee covers hall rental. SPT is a social club for Gay men & their friends. 329-0793.

Women of Wisdom Presents: Women’s Art, Women’s Stories, Women’s Power. 3-7pm. OmCulture, 2210 N Pacific St. Guest speaker Dr Gloria Burgess.

Tickets: $35 WOW members; $45 non-members; special offer $60, includes WOW membership & ticket. 50% of the proceeds go toward expanding the WINGS of Wisdom program benefitting women in transition & teens. To REGISTER visit www.womenof wisdom.org Seattle PolyFidelity Discussion Group Potluck Meeting. 5-7:30pm. Meets 3rd Sunday of odd-numbered months at a poly-friendly location. PolyFidelity welcomes persons of all sexual orientations who are interested in discussing responsible alternatives to monogamy. Followed by a Poly Party. For more information & location, www.scn.org/~spg Pride Idol Week 3. Doors 7pm, Contest 8pm. R Place, 619 E Pine St. Winners of Pride Idol will be awarded cash & other prizes & get to ride on the official Seattle Pride Idol float in the Seattle Pride Parade. www. seattlepride.org

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver. us Another Gay Social Club! - www.meetup.com/ Another-Gay-Social-Club/ Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html Bent Arts is the nation’s only non-profit Queer writing institute. 860-3035, info@bentwriting.com, info@benditbandits.org, www.bentwriting.com, www.myspace. com/bend-it.

BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - www.sbwn.net.

Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St, offers LGBTQ-supported 12-step meetings. For current schedule of meetings visit www.chacseattle.org, 8609560 or call 587-2838 - 24/7.

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

Report domestic violence and sexual assault.

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. 322-2437; www.dunshee house.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. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org

Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country.

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

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

LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; lgbtms connection@comcast.net. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Mantra: 329-0886, www.jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Northwest Bears: www.nw bears.com; The Olympians: www.TheOlympians. net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 888-809-5035, www.raincityjacks.org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples.org; Seattle Men in Leather: www.seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, 329-0793; www.seattle primetimers.org.

Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org MUSIC: Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony.org; Rainbow City Band: 1-866-841-9139 ext 2126; rainbowcityband@onebox.com; www.rainbowcity band. com; Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus: 388-1408, 323-0750. www.flyinghouse. org.

Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www.

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nwrad.org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a 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.familyworksseattle. 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)/Washington State: 325-7724, www.seattlepflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Project at the API Safety Center, April, 4679976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multi-culturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo.com, www.macctsea.org; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 3227061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw. org; TwoSpirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164.

Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.metrokc.gov/health/glbt Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 6826711; www.q-law.org Resource & Referral Line can connect you to LGBT-friendly resources throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Call 323-LGBT Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. At other times leave voice mail and your call

will be returned. Or visit www.gaycity.org to view list of resources online or through Facebook.

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 Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org Shanti - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org/shanti/ Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 1-5pm Monday-Friday. (425) 339-5298.

SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball.org, www. eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/EthylForever CarClub/; Hiking Group: 323-8382; 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.pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www.iagsdc.org/ puddletown; 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.teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934.

Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org Tacky Tourist Clubs of America, Seattle Chapter - www.ttca.org; bruce@ttca.org; 1122 E Pike St PMB 905, Seattle, WA 98122-3934.

Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 741 St Helens Ave, a resource center for the LGBTIQA community of Pierce County, (253) 383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org TRANSGENDER: Emerald City Social Club: (425) 827-9494; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey. com; Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersollcenter.org; Pacific Gender Support: 323-2162, 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: 722-0729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc.org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc. org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www. pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com, 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; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.Matthews Place.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasis youthcen ter. org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag. org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 632-0662 ext 49 (non-emergency), 1-888-99-VOICE (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431TEEN; True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens, in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; YouthCare/Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ

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