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Bacon Strip
unique,
perverted,
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hilarious ------------------------------
Teatro ZinZanni continues with Maestro's Menagerie ------------------------------
Seattle Men's and Women's Choruses glittered at Pride------------------------------
Pacing problems plague Wyrd Sisters
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Cabaret legend Sharon McNight promises to offend------------------------------
Where It's At: LaVette, Lambert, Silversun Pickups top July shows------------------------------
A Dyke About Town: Political performers and chamber music------------------------------
Lynch, Ferguson, Harris, same-sex couple get Emmy attention------------------------------
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VIDEO - Argentina: If divorce didn't end the world, marriage equality won't either ------------------------------
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The Killer Inside Me takes a hard look at the sociopath------------------------------
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Predators is textbook Hollywood fun - just don't think about it
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Lisbeth Salander's return a fiery disappointment------------------------------
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Q-Scopes by Jack Fertig------------------------------
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Scissor Sisters show, M.I.A. album, Jason Mraz fight for equality
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| Bacon Strip
unique,
perverted,
and
hilarious by Shaun Knittel - SGN Staff Writer Bacon Strip First Saturday of the month Re-bar Who doesn't like bacon? I mean, seriously, bacon is like the best thing on earth. Anyone who knows me can tell you I like bacon with my eggs and comedy with my drag queens, which is exactly why Sylvia O'Stayformore's infamous Bacon Strip has more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Teatro ZinZanni continues with Maestro's Menagerie by Milton W. Hamlin - SGN A&E Writer Maestro's Menagerie Teatro ZinZanni Through August 29 The zany humor that is the trademark of Teatro ZinZanni, the long-running European-styled cabaret revue and dinner theater at the Seattle Center, is the focus in the newest ZinZanni outing, Maestro's Menagerie, conti more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seattle Men's and Women's Choruses glittered at Prideby Rod Parke - SGN A&E Writer Seattle Women's Chorus and Seattle Men's Chorus Glitter and Be Gay June 26 McCaw Hall I'm a Gay man who, with a few exceptions, doesn't like musicals! I mention this, not because I think you should be interested in my tastes, but because West Side Story is such more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pacing problems plague Wyrd Sisters
by Miryam Gordon - SGN A&E Writer Wyrd Sisters Open Circle Theater Through July 17 Terry Pratchett's Discworld series of novels is very popular. He writes in a tongue-in-cheek style of light fantasy, and Stephen Briggs' adaptation of the sixth book in the series, Wyrd Sisters, continues that more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cabaret legend Sharon McNight promises to offendby Shaun Knittel - SGN Staff Writer Songs to Offend Almost Everyone July 14-15 Julia's on Broadway Cabaret legend Sharon McNight will bring her critically acclaimed show Songs to Offend Almost Everyone to Julia's on Broadway on July 14 and 15 at 8:30 p.m. Throughout the show McNight tackle more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where It's At: LaVette, Lambert, Silversun Pickups top July showsby Albert Rodriguez - SGN A&E Writer Truth be told, I'm bummed about the cancellation of Rihanna's tour kickoff at White River Amphitheatre, a concert I was looking forward to since the day it was announced. But the show - or rather, shows - must go on, and here are eight of them worth noting in July. Steve Mi more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Dyke About Town: Political performers and chamber musicby Mercy Moosemuzzle - SGN Contributing Writer Meshell Ndegeocello Cuteness turned Mercy on to the Bisexual performer Meshell Ndgeocello, and Mercy is glad she did. Ndegeocello's band (Scott Parr on bass and Chris Bruce on guitar) was tight and rocked out at the Triple Door last week. She has a big, beautiful voice more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lynch, Ferguson, Harris, same-sex couple get Emmy attentionby Albert Rodriguez - SGN A&E Writer A nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress-Comedy for Jane Lynch is no surprise - we saw it coming from the pilot episode over a year ago. But it's now official, thanks to the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences voters who acknowledged her and several of her Glee colleagues with 19 more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Killer Inside Me takes a hard look at the sociopathby Scott Rice - SGN Contributing Writer The Killer Inside Me Now Playing Landmark Varsity Theatre Warning: This film is not for the squeamish. Warning: This warning is not an exaggeration. I can handle a good deal of cinematic violence and this film pushed me to my limits. more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Predators is textbook Hollywood fun - just don't think about it
by Scott Rice - SGN Contributing Writer Predators Opening July 9 Predators is not cutting-edge sci-fi. On the contrary, if I had to teach a class on the classic Hollywood action/adventure style I'd have the students watch Predators. It's textbook. The Predators team (producer Rob more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lisbeth Salander's return a fiery disappointmentby Sara Michelle Fetters - SGN Contributing Writer The Girl Who Played with Fire Opening July 9 Lisbeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) has returned to Stockholm. Still haunted by the dirty deeds handed down by her court appointed guardian Nils Bjurman (Peter Andersson), she wants to make sure he understands t more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q-Scopes by Jack FertigARIES (March 20 - April 19): Playful banter can help stimulate a better work environment, but not too playful lest your intentions are misunderstood. Spontaneous provocation has its place, but strategic consulting with colleagues will probably prove more effective. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Your new playful streak could come off as more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scissor Sisters show, M.I.A. album, Jason Mraz fight for equality
by Albert Rodriguez - SGN A&E Writer Earlier this week, I broke the news of the Scissor Sisters concert scheduled for The Showbox SoDo on September 15. As promised, I'm following the announcement with ticket information: Tickets go on sale July 10 (10 a.m.) at all Ticketmaster outlets, or online at www.ticketmaster.com, priced more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q-Scopes by Jack FertigSEE this week’s edition for a list of upcoming PRIDE EVENTS around Washington state and British Columbia. THE ELITE HOSTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LettersA HISTORY OF DISCRIMINATION While I, of course, hope that the lawsuit against California 's Prop 8 is successful, I am troubled by some of the discussion attributed to 'our side' in your article of June 18 [Federal Prop 8 case wraps, 6/18/10]. 'Strict scrutiny' as a heightened standard for examining a statute's con more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARIES (March 20 - April 19): Playful banter can help stimulate a better work environment, but not too playful lest your intentions are misunderstood. Spontaneous provocation has its place, but strategic consulting with colleagues will probably prove more effective. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Your new playful streak could come off as more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barry & Louis - SGN staff - dateline AfricaARIES (March 20 - April 19): Playful banter can help stimulate a better work environment, but not too playful lest your intentions are misunderstood. Spontaneous provocation has its place, but strategic consulting with colleagues will probably prove more effective. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Your new playful streak could come off as more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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