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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 39, Volume 38, September 24, 2010

Headliners at A/PI Pageant: Massive Monkees, Arnaldo!, Smokee, Shanghai Pearl

Reaching new Heights with Danny Bolero

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor

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Asian community. This year, however, the A/PI Council is promising much more in the way of headThe Asian Pacific Islander (A/ lining entertainers and guest perPI) International Pageant, held formances from drag queens, live Saturday at Neighbours, prom- vocalists, and a nationally known ises to be a night of dance group. glamorous pagKicking off the night of stellar eantry. Once a year, the pageant features the best in beauty, talent, and diversity within the LGBT

entertainment will be America’s Best Dance Crew’s b-boy/b-girl Seattle-based Massive Monkees.

“We’re looking forward to being a part of the A/PI festivities this Saturday for our first appearance at Neighbours Nightclub,” Brysen Angeles, an organizing member see A/PI page 33

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If you add in parents wanting something more for their children and young lovers singing ballads, you may be describing In the Heights any of several wonderful musi5th Avenue Theatre cals. But if you add in modern September 28 – Latino rhythms and have the October 17 If you see a musical that deals music based on hip-hop and rap with cultural traditions and styles, you can only be describpeople migrating to a new counsee danny bolero try, you may think you’re seepage 30 ing some old-fashioned revival.

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Vampire Weekend gives Seattle’s film impressive show scene fall frenzy

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Vampire Weekend September 22 Paramount Theatre This wasn’t how everything was supposed to turn out.

Va m pi r e We e k e n d was originally to have played in front of a sold-out crowd of 4,000 at Marymoor Park last month, on a subtly cool evening with the backdrop of a gorgeous sunset. Instead, the band performed to a half-filled theater this past Wednesday, its first of two make-up concerts, to an audience that was responsive but not entirely forgiving.

When the Brooklyn-based group canceled its appearance at Marymoor Park on August 29, everyone had already gathered on the lawn Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend

and consumed their purchased beverages, and some had spent nearly equal the amount of time searching for a parking spot as they had driving to the outdoor summer venue in Redmond.

The very last-minute announcement of their cancellation was met with disappointment, anger, and disloyalty – many fans vowed to skip any rescheduled performances, and looking around the Paramount Theatre it was evident they’d kept their promise.

Vampire Weekend opened its less than 90-minute set with “Holiday” from their 2010 album Contra. Against a huge banner that depicted an astrological sign of sorts, the four-piece band vacillated between the new record and its self-titled debut from 2008. “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa” and “M79” were received well, the latter being a personal favorite and sounding magnifi-

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Seattle is a city brimming with cinephiles, and the next few weeks are going to be a cinephile’s wet dream. I’m not talking about

the fall Oscar bait that will be filling half-empty suburban cineplexes from now until December, or another Harry Potter installment. I’m talking about our local film community and the amazingly diverse slate of films we get to see because of their hard work and dedication. Here is a brief roundup of the best stuff not happening anywhere else.

Casablanca fundraiser at the Grand Illusion Cinema If you’ve never seen Casablanca on the big screen, the Grand Illusion fundraiser Saturday, September 25 is your chance to see it in all its blackand-white, 35mm, 102-minute glory.

This is truly one of the best films

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by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

see film page 33 Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca

“Even with a very wet and rainy night in Seattle, we’re pleased with the turnout. The momentum for Seven Deadly Sins is building, and the word is definitely out there. We are happy to be developing a reputation in the community for providing a unique, fun, and memorable night of quality entertainment,” said George Delmar of Two Knights Events, the creators of the Seven Deadly Sins series.

This time around, the Two Knights gave an Arabian Nights feel to the event with a lush set ja m es w

Seven Deadly Sins’ Sloth dance party September 18 Neumos The fourth dance night in the “Seven Deadly Sins” party series, Sloth, packed Neumos on Saturday, September 18 until the early hours of Sunday morning. Patrons took taxis to avoid the early-morning downpour on their way to the Baltic Room for the afterparty. For Sloth, producers brought in internationally renowned DJ Joe Gauthreaux.

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Airborne Toxic Event raw, sexy, and heartbreaking

by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor

“Joh n is returning truly by popular demand. He spun for our Mythos party during NX [Northern Xposure] in August at Neumos, and the response was tremendous.

We are excited to welcome him back. As with each of the sins so far, you can expect the unexpected.”

Gay City Health Project is a multicultural Gay men’s health organization and the leading provider of HIV and STD testing in King County. Their mission is to promote Gay and Bisexual men’s health and prevent HIV transmission by building community, fostering communication, and nurturing self-esteem.

For more information on Two Knights Events, visit www.twoknightsevent.com.

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On?” Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire,” and Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues.”

After a brief intermission, the band returned without the quartet, armed with beer, and ready to rock. The second half of the show contained the best material of the night, with Jollett proclaiming to the audience, “This is a fucking concert. Come up front!” which prompted everyone to leave the confines of the church pews and dance in front of the stage.

Mikel Jollett likes his band. No, he loves his band. The Airborne Toxic Event is much more than an American rock band; they are a family. What’s not to love? Each musician provides backup vocals, plays more than one instrument, and – let’s be honest – all five band members are hot!

Some standout performances included “Gasoline,” “Happiness is Overrated” (in which the audience screamed the chorus), and “Innocence.” As a

prelude to “Innocence,” Jollett said that he wrote the song with the intention of singing it in front of thousands of people. The band delivered the song in a haunting manner that climbed to a rocking crescendo of lyric, string, and drums.

The performance of the night came when the band played their breakthrough single “Sometime Around Midnight.” A beautiful song on its own, the tune was enhanced with the wall of sound created by the band and the quartet alike. The song is autobiographical, about the night that Jollett met a former girlfriend while out at a bar and discovered that he still loved her. The entire band was present during this event. The lyrics to the song were written in isolation by Jollett over the course of the next three days. The Airborne Toxic Event played the song at the Town Hall as if the revelation has just taken place – it was raw, sexy, and heartbreaking all in one. It was a beautiful crash.

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The Airborne Toxic Event September 18 Town Hall The Airborne Toxic Event moved over the Town Hall crowd on September 18 like a chemical cloud of rock ‘n’ roll true grit. Performing inside a venue that is halfchurch / half-auditorium and backed by the Calder Quartet, The Airborne Toxic Event sounded better than ever and they presented a body of work that is as indie and guttural as you could hope for at a modern rock show.

The show began with the Calder Quartet beautifully playing the introduction to “Wishing Well.” Very coolly, one by one, the band members began to walk onstage. First was drummer Daren Taylor, then Anna Bulbrook the viola player, followed by the very sexy guitarist Steven Chen, and Mikel Jollet, the band’s poetic front man.

(Bassist Noah Harmon missed the first three songs due to a late flight, but when he turned up it was ballsto-the-wall rock.)

The first half of the show was absolutely breathtaking, with big sound and sultry rock ballads delivered in the way that only Jollet could sing them. Most

of the material came from the band’s 2009 self-titled debut album. The highlight came during the first half finale, when the band performed “Does This Mean You’re Moving On?” The genius of the arrangement – other than that it’s a pop-alternative song backed up by a string quartet – was that the band turned it into a raucous medley of “Does This Mean You’re Moving

containing pillows and drapes and the like, complete with food tables and dancers, essentially trying to make patrons feel like sultans or kings.

“There was a fantastic cross-section of our community in attendance, which is exactly what we are striving to achieve. The message is that our events are for everybody,” Delmar told SGN. “Putting a positive spin on sin” is the idea behind the Seven Deadly Sins dance series. All events in the Seven Deadly Sins series go to benefit Gay City Health Project, a local Gay and Bisexual men’s health organization.

According to Two Knights, the final fundraising numbers are still being counted.

The next Sin in the series, Envy, is set for January 15. Envy will feature DJ/ Producer John LePage.

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James flick with the stupid title or the neonoir stunner The Killer in Me, you know what I mean (not to mention the new fuckumentary about Joaquin Phoenix). Sorry, Ben The Town – maybe you make it look too easy.

Now Playing Affleck is also a guy who resurrected a Ben Affleck is now officially the older, better looking, and less talented brother career in death throes after a string of junk of Casey Affleck. If you’ve seen the Jesse including Armageddon, Reindeer Games,

Stone’s Wall Street return a timely hot ticket

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his head as he processes all that’s happened and the best way for him to use that info to his advantage. He’s a snake oil salesman, yet one you really want to believe has seen something close to the light – Gekko’s observations about the financial meltdown are so spot-on he comes very close to convincing the audience, not just Moore, that he really has changed.

The rest of the cast is nearly as good. Mulligan continues to showcase a range well beyond her young years, while Brolin comes extremely close to stealing the picture

by giving his villain so many shadowy layers I didn’t always know where he was coming from or what was going to be found up his sleeve next. Old pro Eli Wallach shows up for a couple of scenes, and one of them near the climax is a stunning testament to the man’s superlative talents. Langella does as much as he can with a role that is really nothing more than a cameo, while Susan Sarandon pops up as Moore’s needy mother, transforming a nothing role – as well as the film’s weakest subplot – into something far more engaging than it probably had any right to be.

As for LaBeouf, the guy has gotten a lot of grief over the past few years I’m not entirely sure he deserves. I’m not the biggest fan of the Transformers franchise and I certainly

get annoyed by him in the pictures, but I blame the failure of the films (especially the second one) and his performances more on director Michael Bay than I do him. Same goes for his work in Eagle Eye and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (I am one of the film’s very few fans – but that’s a commentary for another day). He did exactly what was asked of him, and his hyperactive, somewhat annoyingly jittery mannerisms were urged on by filmmakers who seem to think that’s what audiences want from him.

Thankfully, Stone actually lets LaBeouf relax a bit and play a real-life adult character that doesn’t walk around acting like he’s hopped up on 62 gallons of caffeine. This is a smooth, very reserved performance, full of emotional highs and lows, yet one where the actor is forced to transmit those feelings in an almost cloistered way so as not to reveal what he’s thinking to others. His work is quite subdued, yet very believable, and other than a couple of moments towards the end where he sort of reverts to some of his Sam Witwicky tricks, I was fairly pleased with what he delivered.

There is a major problem, and sadly it happens right at the very end, so I can’t talk about it in any detail. Let’s just say a character does something that is 100-percent unbelievable, and it sent me out of the theatre sort of laughing to myself and shaking my head, unable to process why the heck Stone and company would ever think this was a good idea. It’s a bonehead move, trying to give redemption to a person who not only doesn’t deserve it, but someone the audience loves all the more because they don’t really want it. I was totally perplexed by the move, and as great as the majority of the film is, this is a colossal misstep that comes perilously close to ruining everything.

In the end, though, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps is just too strong a motion picture to be derailed by a single moment. For the most part, Stone keeps his wilder, more off-putting cinematic tendencies in check (although that song-driven Brian Eno/David Byrne soundtrack can be a wee bit odd), keeping things entirely focused on the plot and on the characters. Almost a quartercentury later, the director seems reinvigorated by his return to the Big Apple, showing that greed, in all its nascent colors, may not be good but that doesn’t make stories revolving around it any less pleasurable.

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Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps Opening September 24 Here’s a shocker: Oliver Stone’s Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps is both better than the original film that inspired it and the best thing the idiosyncratic, outspoken director has made in almost two decades. It is a smoothly entertaining character-driven morality thriller that also just so happens to explain recent economic events in a way that is both informative and easy to follow.

While by and large a thinly disguised remake of 1987’s Wall Street, the movie still stands on its own two feet, and other than a misguided boneheaded misstep right at the end, overall this has to be one of the more surprising success stories of 2010.

As convoluted as the plot can be at times – with a myriad of overlapping characters all working at what appear to be cross-purposes – the basic thrust is very familiar.

Shia LaBeouf is Jake Moore, a young Wall Street up-and-comer who finds himself in the mood for revenge when his boss, mentor, and dearest friend Louis Zabel (Frank Langella) kills himself after his cherished company is taken over by ruthless corporate snake Bretton James (Josh Brolin). To help him with his plan to hopefully put the hurt on James, against her protestations that he’ll hurt them both, Moore turns to his environmental activist fiancé Winnie’s (Carey Mulligan) well-known felon father, onetime Wall Street legend Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas).

There’s a lot more going on than that, and Allan Loeb (21) and Stephen Schiff’s (True Crime) intricate script goes out of its way to weave as many of the past few years’ events into their narrative as humanly possible.

Yet, while the pair don’t dumb things down, they present the intricacies of Wall Street secrecy and Machiavellian profit-driven intrigue in a way that is fairly straightforward. Economics have never been my

strong suit, but the pair does a great job of keeping things easily digestible. Let’s face it, the backroom dealings behind who survived the bailouts and who didn’t are worthy

Pearl Harbor, Daredevil, and the infamous Gigli. What’s a guy to do when his first screenplay blows up and snags him an Oscar at the ripe young age of 25? Still, from his creepy turn as the sadistic jerk in Dazed and Confused to his latest heist flick, Affleck always keeps it moving. And Gone Baby Gone was rock-solid filmmaking.

His latest directing effort, The Town, is set in the Boston neighborhood of Charlestown – the bank robber capitol of the world, according to the opening credits. Affleck directs himself as the head thug with a heart who falls for a pretty bank manager who his gang previously kidnapped during a job

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of their own procedural thriller.

But the main reason this works better than the original did is that Stone and company retain their focus in a way that’s far more laser sharp than it was back in 1987. The characters and their respective journeys are the key to this film’s success, and while anyone with half a brain knows going in that Gekko cannot be trusted, the filmmakers still managed to do a great job of making me believe that Moore could so easily fall under the charming huckster’s spell.

Douglas won an Academy Award for his performance as Gekko the first time, and he’s nearly as mesmerizing and wonderful here. The early moments of him just getting out of prison and then resettling into a changed financial world are easily the best.

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gone slightly wrong.

I gotta tell you, getting inside the narrative was tough for me, mainly due to this implausible setup. I had to work real hard to suspend my jaded disbelief so I could take the ride. Eventually, a couple of smart writing details, the sense of humor, and the quality acting won me over. Oh yeah, the car chase is old-school cool with nary a blip of CGI. Beyond the implausible setup, the writing is strong. A red herring here, a small surprise there – it all results in a fairly satisfying experience. The Town was better than I expected; I just didn‘t expect much.

The acting is the film’s strong point. Jeremy Renner proves his performance in the Hurt Locker was no fluke. He steals scenes left and right with his tightly wound thief who also sort of likes roughing people up.

Rebecca Hall, much loved in Vicky Christina Barcelona, is understated perfection as the bank manager who’s sure she’d recognize the voice of her kidnappers. Blake Lively proves she’ll be around for a while with showy role as coke-snorting single mom, and Pete Postlethwaite, who has been making good films forever, can deliver devastating dialogue with a chilling shrug that comes off as perfectly evil.

The film does have moments of dark humor that work to its advantage. Keep an eye out for actor James McKittrick, who has an unforgettable four seconds on film as a cop that makes the best snap decision of his life.

In the end, The Town is still a cops ‘n’ robbers bank heist flick that’s better acted but less stylish than the other recent offering from the genre, Takers. Both films have one central problem: They don’t bring anything new to the game. They aren’t particularly bad films, but they aren’t classics, either.

You pick. Go to The Town for a suspenseful tale that’s well-acted. Go to Takers and you can ogle T.I. and Hayden Christensen.

Seems like a dead heat to me.

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live band playing traditional roots music of Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and the USA. Contra dancing is similar to square dancing, but is danced in lines down the hall. These dances for Lesbian, Gay, Queer folks and friends and are open dances and community building events. The only goal is to have fun!

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meet new people while dancing to some of the best music around in a folk tradition that lives on.

SRCD needs volunteers to help with publicity, ideas for future dance themes, folks to greet at the dances, and set up and break down at the dances. Please contact Judy Laub if you would like to help with this, have connections into the community, or are interested in being part of the organizing. They are looking for a few creative folks who are team players, are interested in helping to build the community of SRCD, and to put it on the map as a wonderful, ongoing community dance event.

E-mail judylaub@juno.com to get on the e-mail list for notification of future dances or to get involved.

Strock did this because she still wanted to share the parenting and recognize her long friendship with her husband.

Carren also interviewed numerous women who went through the same process, though they might have come to different conclusions – getting divorced, for example.

Those stories are engaging. Mercy came to understand there are a variety of ways for women to respond. She remembered she herself was married to a man a long time ago,

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mom’s family was from Arizona before it was a state. My dad had a high school education and many ambitions, but he got married and had a family. He worked three jobs to support us (I also have two older brothers). They wanted a better life for us than what they had. Mom would go without so w e could go to private schools and have our uniforms. We always had family around us, and that’s what this show is about; it’s about family and friends.

Andrews-Katz: Kevin sings a powerful song about family called “Inútil.” What goes through your mind when you sing that song?

Bolero: I think of my dad and what he did for us. There’s half my dad/half my mom when I walk on that stage. Parents do whatever they can to make life better for their kids. “Whatever it takes, whatever I have to do, I have to make my kids’ lives better.’ I remember my parents saying that, and that’s what inspires me.

Andrews-Katz: In the Heights has been said to have its roots in shows like West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof. Can you give your opinion on this?

Bolero: I’d like to think it’s more like Fiddler. (I love West Side Story, but it’s a very different view of Latinos). Fiddler is more about community and family, immigrants trying to make a better life. That’s why ITH appeals to people; everybody has that, the family member who keeps the memories alive and documents what happens in that community. It introduces you to different kinds of families and weaves magic through the entire show. Plus the main character is more like Tevye, half narrator and half main character.

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ing the Broadway smash hit In the Heights.

The musical surrounds a local community, or barrio, nestled in New York’s “Washington Heights,” a mixture of ethnic heritages with a dominant Latin flavor. The story is your basic musical about a community that bands together to face hardships and family conflicts, and at least one set of lovers. The Seattle Gay News caught up with Danny Bolero, who plays Kevin, the father who wants more for his children.

Andrews-Katz: Is it true you crashed an audition to become part of In the Heights?

Bolero: I was doing a musical playing Cesar Chavez, and one of the guys in the ensemble said they were going to an audition, but it was only for people with agents.

I didn’t have one, but went down there and saw the dance call – one of the most amazing ones I’ve ever seen. I

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Storm vs. Dream Mercy, Cuteness, and the gang watched the second game of the championship final against the Atlanta Dream. The Storm stayed ahead of the Dream throughout, ending 87-84. Cuteness said, “That is more the kind of performance we would expect at home than last week’s game. Atlanta plays Mauritius at fast. The Storm does better when they manSeattle Public age to slow the game down a bit.” The Storm Theater team has played together longer than the Mauritius runs September 30 to Dream. They are in good synch together.

October 25 at Seattle Public TheThe third game, in Atlanta, also went to ater. Surprisingly, stamp collectSeattle, giving them the championship, and Seattle Rainbow ing is riskier than one might think. the strongest record of any professional SeContra Dance Jackie and Mary are half-sisters attle team. This made Mercy and Cuteness The first Seattle Rainbow Conwhose mother’s death leaves them sing, “We Are the Champions.” tra Dance will be on October 2, in possession of a rare stamp colat the 100-year-old Washington lection. But which sister actually Married Women Hall (153 14th Ave.). There will owns the stamps? Which of three Who Love Women be a free lesson at 6:30 p.m., and dealers can be trusted with their Mercy and Cuteness met Carren Strock, the dance itself goes from 7:30sale? Mauritius is a gripping new author of Married Women Who Love Wom- 10 p.m. Admission is $8. play from Theresa Rebeck, the Puen, on their Sweet cruise. Strock told a story Would you like to build comlitzer-nominated author who’s been about a woman who was so upset at recog- munity, make new friends in a called a “female David Mamet.” nizing her Lesbian identity she was plan- casual and fun environment, ning to commit suicide until she read the learn to dance, and have a rooCosi Fan Tutte at book and realized she was not alone. Mercy tin’, tootin’, foot-stompin’, hel- Seattle Storm guard Sue Rainier Valley Bird (r) celebrates with Lauren Jackson, after the Storm defeated read the book and could see how it could be luva good time in the process?

Cultural Center the Atlanta Dream 87-84 in Game 3 of the WNBA basketball fina helpful. Carren tells her own story about Then come dance with Seattle The next in the series of European ls Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, in Atlanta realizing she was a Lesbian after 25 years Rainbow Contra Dance. No opera house events is Cosi Fan Tutte of marriage, with two children in her house. experience or partner is necesat Rainier Valley Cultural Center, She winds up ultimately staying married af- sary, and no need to ask anyone to dance.

If you have never Wednesday, September 29. ter coming out to her husband and establish- All dances are taught by a caller, in an easy- contra danced, then you are in for a special For details, visit www.columbiacitycining a separate life from their shared home. to-learn style, and the dancing is done to a treat. This is a sweet, fun, casual way to ema.com.

Eric Andrews-Katz: How did you first get interested in musical theater?

Danny Borelo: I was very shy as a kid, but I remember singing for family gatherings. My uncle used to tape me on video, and it was my way of breaking through my shy shell. When I saw my brother’s high school musical, Oliver, I remember the character Nancy singing “As Long as He Needs Me,” full of emotion and bigger than life. I felt that was what I had to do. My first big thing was seeing West Side Story on screen and watching the dancers jump like they were flying. That was where it all started from.

Andrews-Katz: Your first Broadway role was in the 1993 revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. What are major differences in singing music by Lloyd Webber and music by Lin-Manuel Miranda?

Bolero: First of all, they are completely different, like apples and oranges. Joseph was over-the-top fun and more for families with younger kids. The target audience was different. In The Heights has a lot of warmth, heart, and heat, and I think it tells a story of a community on the brink of change. But ITH is more current, and with me being Latino, it hits closer to home.

knocked on the door and explained that I didn’t have an agent. They were doing “type-outs” [where they keep you based on how your looks can fit the characters], and so they gave me the music to come back. I eventually got a call for the role of Kevin, and was offered the role.

Andrews-Katz: In what ways do you personally identify with the musical?

Bolero: My dad was from Mexico, and

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Bolero: I tend to tell them that it’s the music that brings you into the major part of the production. The first part is for the younger crowd – it’s more hip-hop – but the second act is more traditional Broadway music and ballads. The rap is very different from anything else. Lin-Manuel Miranda (composer/ lyricist and original star) is a genius when it comes to writing every line. It’s not your everyday rap; it’s heightened with pure emotion.

Andrews-Katz: With the recent Spanish/ English-speaking mix of musicals like West Side Story and In the Heights, do you think the door is being opened for further culturally mixed musicals?

Bolero: Thank God, yes! I do think people in today’s musical theater scene are more afraid of losing their investments than doing diverse work. I think this will help people branch out to different communities and give more opportunities to people of color, and that’s exciting.

Andrews-Katz: When the musical played in Arizona, did it affect the political situation there at all?

Bolero: Believe it or not, we were almost sold-out every night in a 3,000-seat theater.

With the song “96,000,” Miranda changed the lyrics from “Politicians be hatin’/racism in the nation’s gone from latent to blatant!” to “Politicians be hatin’/racism in Arizona’s gone from latent to blatant!” Sometimes they heard the lyric, but usually when audiences heard “Arizona” they just cheered, drowning it out. I never heard if there was a reaction, but we’ve been doing it ever since.

I’m hoping that this [musical] will help others understand the immigrants’ stories more.

Lin-Manuel Miranda conceived of In the Heights, writing the music, lyrics and starring in the Broadway production. Quiara Alegrîa Hudes wrote the musical’s book, and together their work was nominated for 13 Tony Awards in the 2008 season and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2009. The musical would go on to win four Tony Awards, including Best Musical of 2008.

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I just bought my tickets to the first four Saturday Live in HD operas in the Metropolitan Opera’s new season at the local cinemas. No fewer than 12 operas will fill the screen(s) at my local cineplex this season, and some of those qualify as not-tobe-missed. (I say “screens” because several cineplexes open up a second auditorium when the first one sells out. Bella Bottega does this quite often.)

In case you haven’t heard, these presentations happen early Saturday mornings because they are, of course, live from the stage of the Met, where curtain is either at noon or 1 p.m. NYC time (subtract three hours for Seattle time). There are also “encore” showings of each opera on a Wednesday evening about two weeks after the live show. Each show includes enjoyable interviews with the singers and background crew. (These have, inexplicably, been omitted from past “encore” screenings!)

Those of us who want the best seats arrive an hour before curtain. Chatting with other opera-lovers always makes this hour pleasant, although it can be somewhat chilly if we’re left outside by managers who sometimes miss the special needs of this often elderly audience.

The quality of the HD picture and sound depends to some degree on your particular cinema and can vary from rather dim and distorted to excellent. The best of both pic-

West at 10 a.m. Deborah Voigt and Marcello Giordani star.

John Adams’ Nixon in China, in a new production by wild man Peter Sellars, shows at 10 a.m. on February 11. Adams conducts this work about Nixon’s encounter with Chairman Mao. Gluck’s Iphigénie en Tauride screens at 10 a.m. on Februture and sound that I have ary 26, headed by Susan Graham, found so far, having tried five Placido Domingo, Paul Groves, cinemas, is at the new Thornand Gordon Hawkins. ton Place cinemas, immediNo performance by incredible ately south of the Northgate Natalie Dessay should be missed.

Mall. The seats are plush with Here, at 10 a.m. on March 19, she lots of legroom, and parking is paired with super-tenor Joseph is free and underground.

Calleja in Lucia di Lammermoor.

The season begins with a Speaking of super-tenors, gorbang, with new productions geous Juan Diego Flórez appears of three of the first four opin a fantastic cast on April 9 at 10 eras. New productions at the a.m. in Rossini’s seldom-heard Le Met mean that you get the Comte Ory. Joyce DiDonato and original cast, which has had Diana Damrau join Flórez under the benefit of all the rehearsconductor Maurizio Benini. als. Later in the season, auApril 23 brings Renee Fleming diences get singers who are to the screen at 10 a.m. in one of “plugged into” the producher specialties, Richard Strauss’ tion without the benefit of Capriccio. The following Saturday the initial rehearsals, makwe get dreamboat Dmitri Hvorosing for much less cohesive tovsky in Il Trovatore at 10 a.m. ensemble.

Finally, at 9 a.m. on May 14, comes We start with our first the second opera in Wagner’s RING, view of the Met’s new proDie Walküre, with James Levine duction of Wagner’s Das conducting. Superstar cutie Jonas Rheingold, part of their Kaufmann sings Siegmund. new RING (caps justified More info and tickets can be found Juan Diego Flórez in the title role of Rossini’s Le here only because any new Comte Ory on the Metopera website (www.meRING is a very big deal!). toperafamily.org ) under Live in HD. The show begins at 10 a.m. on October 9. Netrebko, Mathew Polenzani, and To avoid the $1 per ticket service fee, We get the great Bryn Terfel as Wotan, with Mariusz Kwiecien. December 11 brings a you can purchase tickets at the movie theRobert Lepage directing his visionary use new production of Don Carlo with Roberto ater. I would not, however, wait until the day of the latest in stage technology. Stephanie Alagna, the amazing Simon Keenlyside, of the show, for they do sometimes sell out.

Blythe, justly beloved of Seattle audience, and Marina Poplavskaya. (9:30 a.m.) On sings her familiar Fricka. (Three hours.)

January 8, it’s Puccini’s melodious and draReviewer Rod Parke can be reached at On October 23 at 9 a.m. comes Boris Go- matic American Western, La Fanciulla del rmp62@Columbia.edu.

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dunov with the great René Pape as Boris.

This new production is directed by Seattle favorite Stephen Wadsworth. Conductor is Russian Valery Gergiev.

Next, it’s Don Pasquale on November 13 at 10 a.m. The superb cast is led by Anna

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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer Breaking the Code Strawberry Theatre Workshop Through October 9

Biographies can be tricky. They can feel like boring classroom filmstrips you’re forced to watch, or they can bring history to life in searingly immediate terms. Breaking the Code at Strawberry Theatre Workshop is the latter. Hugh Whitemore’s play about Alan Turing brings him to vivid life with

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the help of superb actor, Bradford Farwell.

Turing was a hero during World War II who brought his love of mathematics and puzzles to bear in cracking the German message codes that helped save Britain from invasion and bring the Nazis to their knees.

However, later on, in a stunning lack of institutional appreciation, British law put Turing on trial for being homosexual (the charge was “committing gross indecency”). His choice of punishment was either prison or a year of injections of female hormones. Whitemore depicts Turing as being unapologetic and probably a bit too bald for his times in admitting that he was Gay, which is essentially what got him in trouble. He just said what was true for him, rather than considering what was politic or appropriately careful. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown actually issued an official apology to Turing (although he died in 1954) in 2009. While the play does not directly address whether Turing took his life due to this horrendous experience two years after his sentencing, the consequences of that humiliation no doubt took an enormous toll on him.

Directed with a kind of mathematical precision by Sheila Daniels, Farwell is surrounded by an embarrassment of companion riches – Seattle talent that often have very small (though pivotal) roles, and a lot of stagehand work. The ensemble includes Charles R. Leggett, Amy Fleetwood, Alycia Delmore, Tim Gouran, Alex Garnett, Galen Joseph Osier, and John Ulman.

Everything has a sort of British carefulness, a stiff-upper-lip feeling, giving Farwell the opportunity to seem outside his own production with his self-effacing manner, his stuttering, and his shy grace. The staging is spare, with set by Greg Carter, a “golden spiral” on the floor (a naturally balanced design based on what is called a Fibonacci sequence, which is replicated in nature in fruit like pinecones and pineapples), and ragged remains of a computer board hung precariously from the ceiling. Simple wood benches and chairs get marched onto and off stage. Sound accompaniment by Robertson Witmer augments the quiet precision. Lighting is key, therefore, and L.B. Morse helps us determine current moment from past memories with subtle changes.

The actions of the play focus on a robbery in Turing’s house which fatefully leads back to an unfortunate connection with an opportunistic young ruffian (Gouran) with

whom he has a rendezvous. Turing’s history, his love for a best friend who dies (Garnett), his connection to his mother (Fleetwood), his volunteering for government work in the war, his relationship with his co-workers (Leggett and Delmore), and his clumsy lies to the British authorities who are just doing their jobs (Ulman and Osier), are shown through a series of flashbacks. It is all held together by Farwell’s engaging manner, particularly when he addresses the audience as if we are a giant schoolroom he is intent on teasing into a love of mathematics.

The play is the most poetic explanation of mathematics probably possible. Every math, physics, computer, or engineering student or professional you know should see this production, just if only to revel in how fun it is to hear their profession painted so enthusiastically for an audience. But it’s also important for everyone else to experience Alan Turing, understand his importance to our contemporary world, immerse yourselves in his bafflement with society and its strange obsession with what he did with whom inside his own home.

The production is part of Strawshop’s Biograph series, a “three-year initiative to produce seven great plays about historical figures who were challenged by the moral and political ambiguities of their time.”

This summer has focused on homophobia, with their earlier production of The Laramie Project, a visit with the townspeople of Laramie, Wyoming, following the murder of young Matthew Shepard. For more information on Breaking the Code, go to www. strawshop.org or www.brownpapertickets. com or call 800-838-3006.

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gets together with a man who ends up embarrassed by her looks, and breaks up with her. ArtsWest is mounting Reasons to be Pretty, which also dives into looks as the connective glue that holds relationships together.

As directed by Katjana Vadeboncoeur, a stellar cast of four duke it out over looks vs. faithfulness vs. what “being in love” with your partner is supposed to mean. We meet Steph (Angela DiMarco) and Greg (Shawn Law), who are experiencing a full-blown meltdown over something Greg said to his friend, Kent (David S. Hogan), and which was overheard and repeated by Kent’s wife, Carly (Allison Standley). It turns out that Greg’s big mistake was saying that Steph’s face is “regular” – that is, not pretty. Even though he apparently adds that he “wants to come home to her every night,” or something similar, Steph is devastated that Greg can be in love with her and not think she’s a knockout! No matter how Greg tries to reassure her that he thinks she’s attractive, she will not be mollified. It has all the basics of a break-up.

Let’s suspend disbelief, as the rules say we must for theater, and allow this to be a reasonable basis for breaking up. Debate whether you would go that far if you’d like, but don’t judge the characters. The rest of the play deals with how Greg handles it,

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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer Reasons to be Pretty ArtsWest Through October 2

Neil LaBute is known for incisive dialogue and tackling social relationship questions head-on. Recently, his play Fat Pig was produced locally, addressing the issue of size in relationships, where an overweight but wonderfully enjoyable woman

and who Kent and Carly are as far as their marriage is concerned. Kent turns out to be totally fixated on looks. He denigrates his wife, is totally obsessed with the new “hot” girl at work, and thinks it’s reasonable for Greg to lie for him to Carly about his new affair with the hot girl. Carly seems to go along with the idea that she is only as good as she looks, as well, though it may be because she’s young and insecure.

DiMarco fully inhabits the somewhat unstable Steph, indicating a full inner life that can justify and agonize about what seems like a paltry excuse for leaving Greg.

She makes us believe that there’s a deeper, truer reason there. Law makes us like his not quite emotionally available but earnest Greg, as we pull for him to find a way to get Steph to hear how much he cares for her.

Hogan is amazing as Kent, especially if you have seen him perform classic Shakespeare and other more restrained characters. This is acting, folks, and he gets pretty reprehensible as Kent, as Kent continues to cheat on Carly even as she grows more and more pregnant. Standley is young and statuesque and the role is a potentially weaker one, but Standley has us convinced that she’s got a lot more going on than even she is aware of, and would be much better off getting rid of the unwholesome Kent.

It’s a very up-to-date play, with references to using Skype. It premiered in New York in 2008. Here’s hoping that LaBute will tackle something other than women’s looks soon, but there’s still plenty to examine here, if you’re willing to let yourself get a little uncomfortable while you examine. For more information, go to www.artswest.org or call 206-938-0339.

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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer A Doctor In Spite of Himself Intiman Theatre Through October 10 Top-notch clowning is a real joy, because clowning is often done as an after-thought or considered a sort of lowbrow improvisational funny bit. When it’s really good – and it’s really good in Intiman’s production of A Doctor In Spite of Himself – it’s whipsmart, fast, and very fun. Daniel Breaker, a fortunately acquired new asset to Seattle (he companions Kate Whoriskey, the new artistic director), and the team of wonderful actors play fast and loose with Moliere’s classic comedy. Christopher Bayes and Steven Epp adapted the play with an eye toward easily recognized updated references, rather than a precious, careful translation of Moliere’s French. It doesn’t sound like Moliere, but if you lean in closely, you can smell it.

It’s a raucous, bawdy, rowdy adaptation,

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full of modern references that can appeal to everyone, from the very young to the very old – of course, the parents of the very young probably want to shield them from some of the bawdiness. The beginning of the play starts with an old man pulling a puppet “house” onto the stage, and some Punch-and-Judy arguing commences. The puppets begin to chase each other “off” the puppet stage, and humans spill out the door and then chase them back into the puppet house. Then the puppets are back. It’s sublimely timed silliness.

The basic story pokes fun (as Moliere loved to do) at the pomposity of learned men. Sganarelle (Breaker) and his wife (the robustly funny Ashley Marshall) argue, and to spite him, Martine tells a pair of gullible servants, Lucas and Valere (Steven Epp and Don Darryl Rivera), that Sganarelle is a fantastic doctor, but he refuses to acknowledge his genius unless he is beaten into admitting it. The servants are desperately looking for a cure for their master Geronte’s

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(Allen Gilmore) daughter, Lucinde (Renata Friedman), who has stopped talking. No other doctor has been able to cure her. So, of course, they beat Sganarelle until he agrees that he is a great doctor, and they bring him back to effect this cure.

Lucinde hasn’t really stopped talking; she’s just trying to delay a forced marriage to someone other than her unacceptable love interest, Leandre (Austin Durant). Once Sganarelle gets the message, he connives to trick Geronte into letting Lucinde and Leandre wed, though he gets very distracted

by Lucas’ wife Jacqueline (Chelsey Rives), and her bounteous boobs.

There are many surprises, often visual, in the production, the first of which is the set by Narelle Sissons. The stage is virtually empty at the beginning, then we get the puppet house. After that, gorgeous miniaturized buildings as set pieces are pulled on stage, but only as a prelude to swinging in the opulent manor that would be appropriate for a rich man’s house. Costumes are beautifully done by Elizabeth Caitlin Ward, and the wigs are fantastic additions, particularly

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Lucinde’s window drapery rod-type hairdo.

Another great touch is the inclusion of the musicians, Greg C. Powers and Robertson Witmer, on stage at all times. With compositions by Aaron Halva, they provide the clowning sound effects and musical styles appropriate to fights, romance, and fun and games, with accordion, percussion, whistles, and assorted other instruments.

Bayes, as director, has an eye for a great joke, and clearly provides room for his actors to make their own contributions. On opening night, Epp appeared to be riffing on his own so much that at one point Breaker seemed to have trouble not falling out of character laughing. It makes it even more fun for the audience to experience the actors’ enjoyment.

If you like to laugh, then you should get to Intiman and enjoy this show. Even now, it brings a twinkle to the eye, just thinking about it. For more information call 206-2691900 or go to www.Intiman.org.

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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer SiS Productions’ Episode 18: An Everyday Kind of Love Richard Hugo House Through October 9 SiS Productions is also known as Sex in Seattle Productions. Part of why it got named that way is due to the now 10-yearold soap opera they’ve been presenting about Asian-American women and their dating lives. They are up to Episode 18, subtitled An Everyday Kind of Love. You don’t have to have seen the prior 17 episodes, because they always strive to give you a recap at the top of the show to make sure you can follow all the twists and turns of the plot.

Here’s what we know: Jenna is pregnant and the child’s father could be either an old boyfriend, Nathan, who she has no interest in getting back together with; another old boyfriend, Colin, who she kind of hankers after; or her current, maybe boring, boy-

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The A/PI audience will get the chance to see the legendary Miss Gay Seattle 22, Smokee, as Cher. “I’ve been doing drag since the mid-‘70s. I started in Hawaii on a dare from a close friend,” Smokee explained to SGN. “Around 1976, I started working at a notorious drag impersonator show-bar called The Glade. My drag career has gone for 30 years and the time I spent working at The Glade influenced me tremendously. The impersonators that worked there were the very best in the business!”

Smokee told SGN she is flattered and honored that the A/PI Council always includes her in their events. “I think it’s especially important to participate in A/PI events such as this pageant because so often people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent are invisible in the media. Often we are excluded from TV, movies, music, and magazines, or portrayed as stereotypes. I feel these events raise awareness of the A/PI community.”

“I hope everyone comes to see the pageant,” continued Smokee. “It’s not just about the contestants or people of A/PI ancestry or Gay people; it’s about everyone who comes to show their support. We’re all part of the same large family. See you there!”

Seattle cabaret icon Arnaldo! Drag Chanteuse will bring her smooth vocal stylings to the show. “I am performing ‘I Wanna Be Evil’ by Eartha Kitt, the original material girl chanteuse,” Arnaldo! said. “I asked my dear friend Charles Baker to record me an accompaniment track to sing to. You know that Eartha Kitt is my cabaret muse because of her originality, her immense honesty to who she was, and how she always fought for what she stood for.”

Arnaldo! told SGN she was honored to be asked by the A/PI Council to perform at the pageant. “These ladies are all titleholders … and I am not,” she said. “And for them to embrace me into their royal community is a wonderful gesture. I am friends with most of them and respect them very much because they give so much back to the community.”

For Arnaldo!, pageants like A/PI are important because, “Being a Filipino American, the A/PI community is my community and as you know, I am out there – not just

friend, Adam. Colin shares an apartment with Tess, who he’s in love with now, but who doesn’t want to date Asian men. Tess is attracted to Nathan. Jenna’s roommate Chloe is also attracted to Nathan, but since Nathan doesn’t seem interested, she dabbles with George. George used to share an apartment with Kenneth and be in love with Elizabeth, who is married to Harold. But Elizabeth has decided to annul her marriage to Harold (who is really a nasty fellow, though Elizabeth has no idea exactly how nasty) and have Kenneth move in, but Elizabeth isn’t sure how to figure out who she can have a lasting love with.

This episode, we do find out who the baby daddy is! But this reviewer won’t spill the beans for you. That’s not fair. The play as several more weeks to run. Capably directed

by Shawn J. West, with a particularly sleek script from Kathy Hsieh, the production stars May Nguyen as Jenna, Lailani Berinobis as Tess, Kathy Hsieh as Elizabeth, and Miko Premo as Chloe. in the LGBT community but in the mainstream community. It is important to be visible, to be counted, to stand up and to identify ourselves … especially to those communities who know us less. Pageants like these are vital stepping-stones to affirm who we are, first within our comfort zones, and then eventually the world. I believe that only when we are truly proud of who we are can we conquer the ignorance and the bigotry – opening hearts and minds through music, one cabaret at a time, indeed!”

Sharing the stage with the aforementioned acts at the A/PI Pageant is the beautiful burlesque performer Shanghai Pearl. “I accepted the invitation to perform because I believe in the work that GLSEN does,” she told SGN. The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) is the beneficiary of the evening. Throughout the pageant, audience members and performers alike will be asked to donate to the organization. Since January of this year, “Gaysha Star Presents,” along with SGN and Neighbours Nightclub, have helped raise over $5,000 for GLSEN Washington state.

“Events like the A/PI Pageant highlight and create space for performers of color,” said Shanghai Pearl. “I think this is a grand and fabulous necessity. I am a burlesque performer. I play with my gender, sexuality, experiences, and fantasies of being feminine with theatrical striptease, humor, and glamour.”

In addition to the A/PI performers, the council has produced a stellar lineup of guest performers, including the gorgeous Universal Show Queen 2010 Perla Welch; an exciting dance production from Lady Chablis and Company from R Place; the tallest drag queen in the Northwest, Miss Gay Seattle 45 GLAMAZONIA; and a special appearance by Seattle’s newly crowned La Femme Magnifique International 2010, Lily Armani.

The evening’s hostesses will be Regina King, Shaka Kwan, Gaysha Starr, and Teriyaki Temple.

The A/PI Pageant is the must-see event of the fall. Remember, all are welcome, and tickets can be purchased at the door for $15.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the pageant is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.

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Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served up along with a little music at the Grand Illu-

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This production has Moses Yim playing Colin, Sean O’Bannon playing Nathan, Caleb Slavens playing Adam, Henry Drew playing Kenneth, Tam Falcone playing George, and Alex Adisorn playing Harold. A spare, three-location set with fun projections is credited to David Hsieh, with Roger Tang as videographer. The interesting interlude song choices are by sound designer Roger Tang.

This is always a fun show to see, with a lot of laughs, and some pointed commentary on interracial dating. Way to explore culturally sensitive issues with finesse. For more information, go to www.sis-productions. org or www.brownpapertickets.com or call 800-838-3006.

sion’s version of Rick’s Café (with a surprise appearance by Bogie himself). There will be a silent auction and a raffle. The Grand Illusion is Seattle’s only 100% volunteeroperated non-profit community cinema.

Fer and Lucía bump into each other at a bus stop. After a misunderstanding, Lucía accepts a ride in Fer’s car. Despite their differences, the game of rivalry and complicity between the two young women gradually creates bonds of sympathy, tenderness, and friendship.

Two Queer-themed films will screen Saturday, October 2, starting at 9:45 p.m.

Después del Almuerzo (After Lunch) is a 13-minute short from Brazil. After a Sunday lunch with the family, while their husbands are watching soccer on TV and their kids are horsing around, Nana and Andrea sit by themselves and discuss their erotic dreams – but these dreams have a twist.

In Quanto Dura o Amor (How Long Does Love Last), aspiring actress Marina arrives in São Paulo where she shares an apartment on Avenida Paulista with Suzana, a lawyer with an air of mystery. A few floors up lives Jay, a frustrated author. The three find love and lust in the turmoil of the southern hemisphere’s largest city. Quanto Dura o Amor sounds like a Brazilian Melrose Place, and I don’t say that pejoratively. The score and soundtrack feature songs by Radiohead.

In addition to these screenings presented at SIFF Cinema, the Seattle Latino Film Festival presents two free screenings at the University of Washington on Monday, October 4 and Tuesday, October 5.

Local Sightings Film Festival at Northwest Film Forum Local Sightings is Northwest Film Forum’s premier showcase of Northwest filmmaking. The festival plays the Film Forum theaters in the heart of Capitol Hill October 1-6 and features great prizes, filmmaker parties, archival Northwest films, and an impressive national film industry jury.

The annual festival includes feature film presentations and short film programs along with special events with live film performances, installation art, and audience participation. Also in this year’s festival will be the usual assortment of fiction, documentary, and experimental films, as well as a featured presentation of a historical Seattle film.

Local Sightings’ opening-night party and 15th anniversary bash will rip time, so come dressed like it’s 1995, the year of Northwest Film Forum’s founding. There will be dancing and special guests, including conceptual artist and poet A. K. Mimi Allen.

Port Townsend Film Festival Every September, Port Townsend welcomes hordes of film-lovers to their lovely little city, and movie madness reigns for a weekend. This year’s festival runs September 24-26, and the program includes featurelength narrative and documentary films and an extensive program of shorts. All venues are within walking distance of the historic Water Street entertainment district. Take the ferry to Bainbridge Island, and it’s a short 45-mile drive through some of the most scenic country in North America. By the way, Port Townsend is one of the most Queerfriendly small towns on the planet, with a large fulltime LGBT community of its own.

A tip for good inexpensive food: Aldrich’s Market in Uptown is amazing. Grab a sandwich or salad and have a picnic outside.

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Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival It may seem a bit early to some, but I say start planning your schedule early so you don’t miss anything. Held annually in October since 1996, The Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival has grown into the largest event of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, gaining industry and audience recognition for showcasing the latest and greatest in Queer film, from major motion picture premieres to emerging talent. An important venue in the Seattle film scene – and the social event of the season – the festival provides unique opportunities for visiting and local filmmakers to engage and entertain over 10,000 attendees. This year’s festival runs October 15-24.

Seattle Latino Film Festival The second annual Seattle Latino Film Festival pays homage to contemporary Mexican cinema, showing the richness and diversity within the Spanish-speaking communities around the world. Join them for a cultural experience viewed through the art of film. The festival runs October 1-3 at the SIFF Cinema in McCaw Hall.

The opening-night film is Viaje Redondo (Round Trip), directed by Gerardo Tort.

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ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Your control issues can wreck your relationship. Step back. Breathe. Be responsible for yourself, and let your partner do the same. Domestic issues are an easy distraction. Work is where you need to focus your energies and sense of mastery.

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): You’re fine on the details; don’t worry about those! Work on seeing the big picture. There, you need some help that you’ll get if you want it. Be gracious and pay attention! Criticism from your boss shows investment in your success.

GEMINI (May 21– June 20): While being your own harshest critic has benefits, you may be too hard on yourself. Expressing your personal values is important, but you’ll have more to say and be better heard speaking from the shared values of your tradition and culture.

CANCER (June 21– July 22): LGBT folks often struggle with definitions of “family.” Draw a picture of yours. Don’t write a list; draw a picture! Who’s in? Who’s out and why? Those you have to think about may or may not belong, but work on clarifying those relationships.

LEO (July 23 – August 22): There’s so much you want to say and so much more to your message than is apparent. Don’t blame your audience for not getting it! Work on your own communication skills and welcome constructive criticism.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): The most important things you need to express are not coming out logically and won’t be accepted on pure logic anyway. Take it as a creative challenge to let your passions clarify – not cloud – your reason.

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Your work and ambitions could be a distraction from domestic issues that require more attention. At least take a good, close look at your priorities and your limits. Your efforts to do too much could be antagonizing the people who really matter to you.

Readings make good gifts!

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Cool your jets, hot stuff! Before charging in “where angels fear to tread,” reconsider your premises and re-examine details. Don’t let anxiety urge you forward or paralyze you. Look ahead thoughtfully and proceed accordingly.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Whatever it is you’re worried about, your friends will help you get things into perspective. Don’t let it grow out of proportion. Your problems are simpler and the solutions more pragmatic than you realize.

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Helping others can be an easy way to avoid your own issues. Balance healing yourself with nurturing others to strengthen your pursuit of your goals. Shrewd networking will ameliorate the stress of your career.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Find opportunities to promote yourself. Getting ahead is still hard work, but you’re up for it. To sustain energy for the longer run, be conscious of how your own success can and should be helpful to others.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Sometimes you really are Little Miss Innocent, but it won’t wash now! Put this troublemaking phase to good work. Focus on political ends or community building. If you really need to get nasty with someone, there’s a politician who deserves it.

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Mixing a refreshing balance of pop and Afro-rhythms, Vampire Weekend’s sound is fun and bouncy, yet often perceived as pretentious – who do these young, white Ivy League grads think they are, playing African music, anyway? But these guys are skilled musicians and arrange an interesting slate of party tunes, which just happen to be inspired from the streets and villages of a continent thousands of miles away.

“Cousins” got the main floor crowd dancing, but when lead singer Ezra Koenig suggested everyone “feel free to move your hands, your fists” just before the start of “APunk,” it suddenly got quite festive. “One (Blake’s Got a New Face)” and a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m Going Down” were each terrific, but the highlight of Vampire Weekend’s performance was a flawless rendition of “Diplomat’s Son,” in which a set of five chandeliers descended from above the stage and flickered on and off during the song.

“Giving Up the Gun” was spunky and delivered amidst a sea of unrelentingly bright white lights – I could’ve used less lighting, come to think of it. What I could’ve used a lot more of was percussion, because it was brilliant and sounded amazing in this setting – forget that drummer Chris Tomson is hot, the boy is sensational to hear and watch live.

A three-song encore included an energetic version of “Horchata” and a surprising, heartfelt thank-you from Koenig directed at concertgoers who chose to attend the makeup show and not stay at home, as others did.

Vampire Weekend closed the show with a rousing run-through of “Walcott.”

Vampire Weekend needed to take responsibility for their last-second missed concert a few weeks ago, and they did. In fact, they performed a very sophisticated, enthusiastic set on Wednesday that was impressive without a doubt – it’s just too bad many opted not to see it.

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SATURDAY - September 25

24th Annual Seattle AIDSWalk & 5K Run. www. seattleaidswalk.org Fremont Oktober Fest 2010 (9/24-9/26). For details & tickets visit fremontoktoberfest.com 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.

Seattle Public Library Fall Book Sale (9/24-9/26).

Preview for Friends of Seattle Public Library, Fri 9/24 - 6:30pm; General Sale, Sat 9/25 - 9am-5pm & Sun 9/26 - 11am-4pm. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Building #30. www.friendsofspl.org.

Pike Place Market Artisan Food Festival (9/25 & 9/26). Sat 9/25 - 10am-6pm; Sun 9/26 - 10am-5pm. for information visit www.pikeplacemarketfoundation.org St Demetrios Greek Festival (9/24-9/26). Fri 9/24 - 12noon-9pm; Sat 9/25 - 10:30am-9pm; Sun 9/26 - 12noon-7pm. 2100 Boyer Ave E. Authentic Greek food, folk dancing, church tours & Greek deli. www. seattlegreekfestival.com Fisherman’s Fall Festival. 11am-6pm. Fisherman’s Terminal, 1900 W Nickerson St. All proceeds benefit the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial & their efforts to honor the local fishing community & their families.

Features live music, food, games & kids activities.

FREE. 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. For more information visit www.rainbowbridge club.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com Together We Can Make Al-Anon Family Group.

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

Mr & Miss Gay Asian/Pacific Islander Pageant.

Door 5:30pm, Pageant 7pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. Special performances by Massive Monkeys, Arnaldo!, Smokee as Cher & Shanghai Pearl. Tickets $12 pre-sale, $15 at the door. www. brownpapertickets.com The Power of Words. 7-8:30pm. Lifelong AIDS Alliance Conference Room, 1002 E Seneca St. An interactive discussion about words & their impact on our internal & external beliefs. Participants will learn how their words/actions can have a positive or negative effect on themselves & those around them. www. gaycity.org 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 Birthday Party for Chris Smith. Play 7:30pm; AfterParty 9:30pm. Erickson Theatre, 1524 Harvard Ave. Features a production of “Breaking the Code” - a drama about British math genius Alan Turing, a Gay man who broke the Nazi Enigma code during WWII. Cost: Play tickets $18; after-party donation $7. Hosted by FSP. For RESERVATIONS call Su at 953-5601 or email sudocekal@comcast.net Diverse Harmony Presents “Best Friends Forever.”

7:30pm. Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway.

Seattle’s own Glee - Diverse Harmony - the country’s first Gay/straight alliance youth chorus. Tickets: $15; 21 & under FREE. 389-5858, info@diverseharmony. org, www.diverseharmony.org (Also Sunday, 9/26 at 2pm.)

Cabaret with Sylvia Tor & the Little Darlings (9/24 & 9/25). Doors 7pm, Show 8pm. Re-ber, 1114 Howell St. If Auntie Mame had a night club act, this would be it! Features old Girl Groups, Vaudeville favorites & Burt Bacharach. www.brownpapertickets.com OCTV Does “Three’s Company” (9/24 & 9/25).

10pm. Open Circle Theater, 2222 2nd Ave. Directed

by Jason Sharp. A guy living with two women becomes

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September 25 thru October 3 www.lamberthouse.org Discussion Series - “Solidarity Divided: The Crisis in Organized Labor & A New Path Toward Social Justice” (8/23-11/15). 7-9pm. Cafe Allegro, 1408 NE 42nd St. Every Monday. This timely book by authoractivists Bill Fletcher & Fernando Gapasin provides food for thought about why labor has declined & poses action proposals for reviving the union movement.

Co-sponsored by Radical Women & the Freedom Socialist Discussion Series. 722-2453, fspseattle@ mindspring.com 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 No Safeword Writers Group. 7-9pm. Meets 4th Monday each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support for members’ efforts. Support is in the form of critique & commentary on each other’s work, information about publishing opportunities, & discussion of issues facing writers. For info & location, NSWG@ sexpositiveculture.org; www.nosafewordwriters group. org (Also meets 2nd Sunday, 1-3pm.)

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

PFLAG/South King County Monthly Meeting. 7pm.

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

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

Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Monday. A facilitated support & 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 Unity Gay Men’s AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St. Tacoma. Every Monday.

(253) 474-8897.

Writing Through Change. 7:30-9:30pm. Gay City, 511 E Pike St. Every Monday. Thru this six-week Queerfriendly, writing-intensive workshop, we’ll explore the way change manifests in our own writing & the writing of others. The workshop is open to women & men & you don’t have to be a “writer” to participate. Cost: $25 for the entire series. www.gaycity.org

TUESDAY - September 28

a guy living with two women played by men. Tickets: pay what you can.

SUNDAY - September 26

Fremont Oktober Fest 2010 (9/24-9/26). For details & tickets visit fremontoktoberfest.com Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHiking Group/ Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday.

Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards!

Sponsored by the Snohomish County Gay Men’s Task Force. For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com Pike Place Market Artisan Food Festival (9/25 & 9/26). Sat 9/25 - 10am-6pm; Sun 9/26 - 10am-5pm. for information visit www.pikeplacemarketfoundation.org 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 Public Library Fall Book Sale (9/24-9/26).

Preview for Friends of Seattle Public Library, Fri 9/24 - 6:30pm; General Sale, Sat 9/25 - 9am-5pm & Sun 9/26 - 11am-4pm. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Building #30. www.friendsofspl.org.

St Demetrios Greek Festival (9/24-9/26). 12noon7pm. 2100 Boyer Ave E. See 9/24 listing at 10:30am.

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

Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. Perfect for guys looking for more relaxed play, who are just getting back into soccer, just learning the game and/or want to supplement their competitive play with a recreational team. To sign up visit www.raincitysoccer.org Diverse Harmony Presents “Best Friends Forever.”

2pm. Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway.

Seattle’s own Glee - Diverse Harmony - the country’s first Gay/straight alliance youth chorus. Tickets: $15; 21 & under FREE. 389-5858, info@diverseharmony. org, www.diverseharmony.org (Also Saturday, 9/25 at 7:30pm.)

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). Jeff, 932-3731.

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

MONDAY - September 27

Women Facing HIV. 12noon-1:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Monday. Women Facing HIV is a drop-in peer support group for women living with HIV/AIDS. 322-2437. www.dunshee house. org Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm.

Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday.

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

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

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

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,

September 24, 2010

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

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

GSBA Young Professionals with Pride Mixer.

5:30-7:30pm. Chloe Apartments, 1408 E Union St. Dedicated to providing LGBT & allied professionals 21-39 years of age unique & valuable opportunities to enhance personal & professional development. Cost: GSBA members $10; non-members $15; students $10. www.thegsba.org Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 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 Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets every Tuesday.

Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverse harmony.org LGBT MS Connection. 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 lgbtmsconnection@ comcast.net.

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.

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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 info & 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.)

A Spiritual Support Group for the Transgender Community. 7pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E. Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month.

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

Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma.

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

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

Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. GLBTQ supported. Meets every Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction. Seattle SAA Hotline 781-4490. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

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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FRIDAY - October 1

WEDNESDAY - September 29

Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. MF is a social group for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org 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. Activities include social events, lecture series & brainstorming sessions. A program of Project NEON & Gay City. For more information, 323-1768, www.crystalneon.org, www.gaycity.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter.

(425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Come & discuss the best Gay novels with us. Join other booklovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come only once or come to every meeting. For info, call 322-2437; nickdimartin@earthlink.net 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. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. No fee, donations welcome. www.ingersoll center.org Lambert House Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Wednesday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22.

322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemoviebears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com HIV-Negative Gay & Bi Men. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. This emotional support group provides a forum for HIV- Gay & Bi men to share strategies for staying negative; to explore issues related to being HIV-; & to look at how to find meaning, purpose & lives worth living in the midst of HIV/AIDS. Please speak with the facilitator before attending. Call Scott at 725-2488. www.dunsheehouse.org HIV/AIDS Support Group. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 7:30pm.

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

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

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

Super Heroes are So Gay!: A Dynamite Queer Variety Show. Doors 7pm, Show 8pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Another Producers’ Collective show featuring amazing Queer drag, burlesque, music, film & more! $12.

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

For info, call 322-2437; www.dunshee house.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 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 - September 30

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

September 24, 2010

14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org Volunteer Drop-In Night at Lifelong AIDS Alliance.

4-7pm. LAA Volunteer Services Office, 1161 11th Ave. Every Thursday. Volunteer on LAA projects - assembling safer sex kits, helping with mailings, a different project every week! Please call before dropping in.

957-1776. www.lifelongaidsalliance.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 Come Out For Yourself (COFY). 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Thursday. Peer support for people dealing with issues of sexual orientation. www.dunsheehouse.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.

Crazy for You. 6:30pm. Gay City, 511 E Pike St. Discusses dual diagnosis & co-occuring disorder recovery with a diagnosed or undiagnosed mental health disorder. Learn about the differences in treatment & why we choose certain paths to recovery. www.gaycity.org Seattle Tennis Alliance Social Doubles. 6:30-8pm.

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

Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 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

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) Northwest Immigrant Rights Project 26th Anniversary. 5:30-8pm. Washington State Convention Center Sky Bridge. Celebrate 26 years of immigrant rights work, reuniting families & creating critical change with a reception and hors d’oeuvres. www.nwirp.org 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 First Fridays in Yakima. 7-9pm. 223 N 1st St, Yakima.

Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays. Social, support, education & advocacy group for the Yakima area GLBTQ community & their allies. All are welcomed & invited. (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html 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. Seattle Prime Timers Coffee Reunion. 7pm. Starbucks, 1600 E Olive Way. Meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. Metro routes 8, 9, 14, 43, 49 & 60.

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

(253) 474-8897.

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

Bad Actor Productions Presents: Working Gurl!

Doors 7pm, Show 7:30pm. Jewelbox Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 2nd Ave. A parody of the 1980s favorite “Working Girl.” A full, primetime production with gender bending casting & the Bad Actors’ sick but loving sense of humor. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 cash at the door. www,brownpapertickets.com

SATURDAY - October 2

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

Sojourner Truth Ministries Blessing of the Animals Day. 12noon-1pm. Church parking lot at El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave S. Pastor David Strong will bless the animals knowing many are like family members to their owners. Cookies, drinks & pet treats will be served.

Northwest Bears Beer/Soda Bust & Bear Meet.

6-9pm. Men’s Room, 1501 E Madison St. Meets 1st Saturday each month. A beer bust for Bears, Cubs & like-minded friends with happy hour prices. An informal get-together & a chance for prospective members to meet men already in the club. 903-9288. www. nwbears.org

SUNDAY - October 3

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Border Riders Motorcycle Club First Sunday Ride. 9am-rendezvous; 9:30am. Broadway Grill, 314 Broadway E. Meets 1st Sunday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www. borderriders.com Arts Crush Kick-Off. 11am-2pm. Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion. Over 150 arts organizations from all arts disciplines will participate. For a full schedule of events visit www.artscrush.org

Celebrating 37 Years!

Lotus Sisters. 1-3pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 1st Sunday of every month. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. www. dunsheehouse.org Rain City Jacks. Lower Queen Anne. 1st Sunday each month, 3pm; 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm. Locations & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & non-profit private club. Membership required. Enrollment available at the door. Email info@raincityjacks.org for detailed info, or call 1-888-809-5033. Adult men only. www. raincityjacks.org Seattle Women’s Chorus “We are Family” in Mt Vernon. 3pm. McIntyre Hall, 2501 E College Way, Mt Vernon. Features segments of Rosie O’Donnell’s HBO film “A Family is a Family is a Family” complemented by a delightful collection of choral music. Tickets at www. mcintyrehall.org or 1-866-624-6897 x 2.

“Perfect in Purple” - Skagit Valley College 2nd Annual Homecoming/Coming Home Celebration.

5:30-9pm. Skagit Valley College, 2405 E. College Way, Mt Vernon, WA 98273. Light supper and beverages provided; no host bar. Entertainment by Mt Vernon High School grad and Grammy-nominee, Chris Riffle, playing acoustic guitar; dance music by DJ “Mike in the Morning” Yeoman of KAPS 660 AM. $5 suggested donation. PFLAG Skagit and Pride Foundation.

PFLAG/Kittitas County. 4-5:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 3rd & Ruby Sts, Ellensburg. Meets the first Sunday of every month. For information, (509) 925-7937.

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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. Bent promotes written & spoken word among LGBTIQ people & in our communities. 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 an extensive schedule of LGBTQ-supported recovery meetings including AA, Alanon, CLA, CML, GA, NA, SAA, SLAA, OA, XA & Spanish-speaking AA. For current schedule of meetings visit www.chacseattle.org, 860-9560 or call 587-2838 - 24/7.

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

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

Report domestic violence and sexual assault.

Dunshee House (Home of SASG) offers free, facilitated & confidential support, discussion & skills groups & coordinates retreats, 1 to 1 peer mentoring & special events for those affected by HIV/AIDS & the greater LGBT communities. Dunshee House envisions individuals in communities connected by the shared values of health & well-being, personal development & compassionate support of one another. 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equalrightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 511 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country.

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

Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.imperialcourtofseattle.com In The Life - www.inthelifetv.org Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 511 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction for the LGBT community and allies can be borrowed free of charge.

Visit us online www.sgn.org

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

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

Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies, including Alaska Airlines, Amazon.com, Amgen, AT&T, Bank of America, Deloitte, Macy’s, Microsoft, Russell Investments, Safeco Insurance, Starbucks Coffee, Xerox. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworks seattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/ proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families

of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www. seattle-pflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Project at the API Safety Center, April, 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 4616910, 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), 9238313, macctseattle@yahoo.com, www.macctsea.org; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@h otmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw. org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164.

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

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

by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. Now a part of Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979, www.thebody.com/step/ steppage.html Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org Shanti - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org/shanti/ SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network - www.shift recovery.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 1-5pm Monday-Friday. (425) 339-5298.

Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: 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/; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthe babes. com; 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; 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, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/womenofwestseattle (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.)

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 Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412.

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FRIDAY

Cafe Metropolitain - Funked Up Fridays. Bartender’s Choice Specials all day.

C.C. Attle’s - Food Service 8am - Midnight. Happy Hour 8am to 8:30pm. Never a Cover.

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

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

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

The Cuff Complex - Country Dance, 7:00 - 10:30 pm.

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

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

Neighbours Nightclub - House music with DJ Eric.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Twisted - Dancing with DJ Matt Stands, 1st Friday of the month: DJ Trent Von and wet t-shirt contest, 2nd Friday of the month: Fetish Night 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 - Food Service 8am - Midnight. Happy Hour 8am to 8:30pm. Never a Cover. First Saturday of every month is Bear Night 7pm.

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.

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

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

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

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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.

Steamworks - 11:30 pm - 4:30 am DJ Chavez Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour, 4 - 7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Dancing with DJ Ricki Leigh.

Twisted - Dancing with DJ Trent Von, 3rd Saturday of the month: Boys Night Out with wet underwear contest, Last Saturday of the month: “Diva-Licious” hosted by Madison Lane with Prime Rib dinner special. 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 - Food Service 8am - Midnight. Happy Hour 8am to 8:30pm. Free Pool. Never a 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. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Seattle Eagle - Beer Bust $1 Drafts from 2-10pm Dj UP-ABOVE from 10-2 Twisted - Happy Hour all night! www.twistedineverett. com Vibe - in Kent - Happy Hour All Day! FREE POOL! Wildrose - Free pool all day. www.thewildrosebar.com.

MONDAY

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

C.C. Attle’s - Food Service 8am - Midnight. Happy Hour 8am to 8:30pm. Never a Cover.

Changes - Happy Hour all day and night.

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

See us at www.clubsilverstone.com.

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. 9-Ball Pool Tourney at 7 pm.

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 - Game Night featuring Pool Tournaments and Wii Bowling. Happy Hour all night! 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 - Food Service 8am - Midnight. Happy Hour 8am to 8:30pm. Never a Cover.

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.

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.

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 - $2 Tuesday featuring “Are You Smarter Than A Drag Queen?” trivia contest for $2, $2 tacos, well drinks and drafts all night! 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 - Food Service 8am - Midnight. Happy Hour 8am to 8:30pm. Never a Cover.

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.

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.

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 - Karaoke Idol with Robin. All you can eat spaghetti for $5.50 and $6 Long Island Teas. 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 - Food Service 8am - Midnight. Happy Hour 8am to 8:30pm. Never a Cover.

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. 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. Kick off the weekend early. No DJ needed, you control the jukebox.

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 - Disco Delight! Dance music of the 70s and 80s. BOGO burgers and $2 Bud and Bud Light drafts. 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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