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Suzanne Westenhoefer returns to Seattle
by Shaun Knittel - SGN Staff Writer

Suzanne Westenhoefer
July 31, 7:30 & 10:30 PM
The Triple Door

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

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2009 Conclave of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
by James Whitely - SGN Contributing Writer

'Oz was the best night I've ever spent at The Cuff,' said Sister Dawnna Creation of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan.

Much more than a party, Oz was a culmination. It was the official closing celebration for the 2009 International Conclave, an
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Bluefish Cove the perfect destination for LGBT audience
by Miryam Gordon - SGN A&E Writer

Last Summer at Bluefish Cove
Richard Hugo House
Through August 1


Some people's idea of "Lesbian heaven" might be a resort town where everyone is Lesbian. In the play Last Summer at Bluefish Cove, mounted by transplanted company Woman Seeking& at Richard H
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A Dyke About Town Seattle's summer music pleasures -
by Mercy Moosemuzzle - SGN Contributing Writer

Bluehouse
Mercy and Cuteness went to see Bluehouse at the Laughing Lady Café Music Festival. The Australian Lesbian duo was energetic. Their music was hot. Jacqueline Walter's bass playing was nice and funky, Bernadette Carroll's guitar skillful. Both voices were
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Great art to check out around town
by Rajkhet Dirzhud-Rashid - SGN A&E Writer

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

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Anti-romance Days of Summer a loving liaison
by Sara Michelle Fetters - SGN Contributing Writer

(500) Days of Summer
Now Playing


Young, wannabe architect turned greeting card writer Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) has just met the girl he believes is the one he will be with forever. Her name is Summer (Zooey Deschanel), and she is his office's
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Summer savings: Two reviews for $9.99
by Scott Rice - SGN Contributing Writer

$9.99 Now Playing

As the closing credits rolled, I felt confused. I stared at the screen while white words floated up from bottom to top. Steven broke into my trance, asking, 'What did you think of that?' I could only shake my head and say, 'I'm not sure. I have
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Green Day, Lambert, Amos rocking in July
by Albert Rodriguez - SGN A&E Writer

Now that Pride is behind us, it's time to focus our attention to other things deep in the middle of summer. Of the many concerts indoors and outdoors this month, here's what I recommend putting on your calendar:

Tori Amos
WaMu Theater, July 10

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

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Share your money worries with someone yo
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Utopia, John Pizzarelli, ZinZanni brunch
by Milton W. Hamlin - SGN A&E Writer

Seattle's arts and entertainment calendar continues to be full to overflowing with summer events and special concert guests. Bits&Bytes has several recommendations this week. Read on:

GILBERT & SULLIVAN'S UTOPIA, LIMITED PROVES GREAT MUSICAL FUN
Celebra
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SGN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Spencer Day is jazz's next big thing
by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

Move over, Michael Buble; there's a new kid in town - just as cute, just as talented, and ready to take jazz to a new cool. His name is Spencer Day, a Utah-born singer-songwriter raised by a single mom in rural Arizona who's settling into his new digs in Los Angeles. Full of enthusiasm as th
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Q-Scopes by Jack Fertig
CAMP TEN TREES STILL HAS OPENINGS FOR BOTH CAMPERS & VOLUNTEER STAFFERS THIS SUMMER
Camp Ten Trees offers a loving and engaging residential summer camp program for LGBTQA youth (ages 13-17) and for children/youth of LGBT and/or non-traditional families (ages 8-17). Camper spots are still available, and volunteer staffers are stil
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CLINTON'S COURAGEOUS COWARDICE I think it's great that Bill Clinton has come out to support Gay marriage - verbally. Where was this support when he was president? His political opinions couldn't have changed that drastically in these years and while we are thankful as a community, for his support why does it come more then eight years to more
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Money issues and my slave's birthday
by Rajkhet Dirzhud-Rashid - SGN A&E Writer

Ah, my dears, life's been interesting - good and interesting and a bit wacky. Must be these retrograde planets we're all under these days. First of all, the money is very funny, with my little monthly stipend being on hold 'cause this one's money manager either lost her mind or is a t
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ARIES (March 20 - April 19): It's so hard to hold your tongue, but your brilliantly devastating reply to some idiot's remark will only up the ante, and do you really want to get stuck arguing with an idiot? A calm, generous attitude will boost your reputation.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Share your money worries with someone yo
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Deep Inside Hollywood - Romeo San Vicente
MCDREAMY AND MCSTEAMY HIT THE BIG MCSCREEN
For Grey's Anatomy fans, the fact that Garry Marshall's new ensemble romantic comedy Valentine's Day features both Patrick Dempsey and Eric Dane is reason enough to hit the TiVo pause and get out to a movie theater. But this romantic comedy, about an intersecting collection of love
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Jonny Lang lacks fire at Tulalip
by Albert Rodriguez - SGN A&E Writer

Jonny Lang
July 16
Tulalip Amphitheatre


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

The 28-year-old blues-rock artist hopped on
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Book Marks
by Richard Labonte - SGN Contributing Writer

Between the Lines
by Bobbi Marolt
(Bold Strokes, $16.95)

The climax comes late, literally, in this emotionally complex story about two wealthy gal pals whose past secrets keep getting in the way of their happily-ever-after future. Blockbuster romance write
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Shortbus starts Seattle's Lesbian and Gay Film Festival with a bang, not a whimper -
ARIES (March 20 - April 19): It's so hard to hold your tongue, but your brilliantly devastating reply to some idiot's remark will only up the ante, and do you really want to get stuck arguing with an idiot? A calm, generous attitude will boost your reputation.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Share your money worries with someone yo
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Suzanne Westenhoefer returns to Seattle
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2009 Conclave of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
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Bluefish Cove the perfect destination for LGBT audience
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A Dyke About Town Seattle's summer music pleasures -
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Great art to check out around town
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Anti-romance Days of Summer a loving liaison
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Summer savings: Two reviews for $9.99
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Green Day, Lambert, Amos rocking in July
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Q-Scopes by Jack Fertig
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Utopia, John Pizzarelli, ZinZanni brunch
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SGN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Spencer Day is jazz's next big thing
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Money issues and my slave's birthday
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Deep Inside Hollywood - Romeo San Vicente
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Jonny Lang lacks fire at Tulalip
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Book Marks
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