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posted Friday, May 11, 2012 - Volume 40 Issue 19 Northwest Newscompiled by Rick McKinnon - SGN Staff Writer BORN THIS WAY KAFE FOR URBAN QUEER TEENS AT CAL ANDERSON PARK On Fridays, 5-9 p.m., at Cal Anderson Shelterhouse (1635 11th Ave., one block north of E. Pine St.), Seattle Parks & Recreation hosts Born This Way Kafe, a welcoming place where LGBTQ youth, friends and allies (ages 13-19) can gather, be themselves, and have fun. Meets every Friday. For more information and to help make it happen, contact Randy at Seattle Parks, 206-883-6110 txt/phone, email randy.wiger@seattle.gov or Google 'SeattleParksCOD.' RE-ACT THEATRE - 'A LANGUAGE OF THEIR OWN' On Fridays and Saturdays, April 20-May 12, at 8 p.m., at Richard Hugo House (1634 11th Ave.), ReAct Theatre, Seattle's only Multi-ethnic Philanthropic Theatre Company, proudly presents a new staging of the newly revised edition of 'A Language of Their Own,' the award-winning 1995 play about the lives and relationships of four Gay men written by Chay Yew. In every relationship, a new language is forged and this early AIDS play explores the nature of desire, sexuality, race and self-definition. Wonderfully simple yet beautifully complex, 'A Language of Their Own,' looks at the universal aspects of love, particularly how the past can affect the present in matters of the heart. Tickets: $15-general admission; $12-students/seniors/military/disabled - with a $3 discount for advance purchase through www.brownpapertickets.com/event/239555, 800-836-3006 or Elliott Bay Book Company (1521 10th Ave.), 206-624-6600. PHOTO CENTER NW - 'AUTHOR AND SUBJECT: CONTEMPORARY QUEER PHOTOGRAPHY' Photo Center Northwest (900 12th Ave.) presents 'Author and Subject: Contemporary Queer Photography.' The exhibit runs April 7-May 27 and highlights ten regional and national photographers and video artists who focus on identity, gender, sexuality, courage and the human form. The exhibit has been organized in response to 'HIDE/SEEK: Gender and Sexuality in American Portraiture' currently at the Tacoma Art Museum. The gallery is open Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and Friday-Sunday, 12 noon-8 p.m. FREE admission. www.pcnw.org. TACOMA ART MUSEUM - 'HIDE/SEEK: DIFFERENCE AND DESIRE IN AMERICAN PORTRAITURE' THROUGH JUNE 10 The Tacoma Art Museum (1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) presents the groundbreaking exhibit, 'Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture,' that debuted at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in 2010 and is the first major exhibition to address the question of how gender identity and sexual orientation have shaped the creation of modern American portraiture. 'Hide/Seek' offers an unprecedented survey of nearly 150 years of American art and includes more than 100 works by masters, including Thomas Eakins, John Singer Sargent, Georgia O'Keefe, Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns and more. The exhibit was co-curated by noted Gay historian, Jonathan Katz, and Smithsonian curator, David Ward. The exhibit will include special events and guest lectures. For more information on the exhibit and special events, call 253-272-4258 or visit www.tacomaartmuseum.org. The museum is open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Monday and Tuesday). On the third Thursday of each month, the museum is open until 8 p.m., with free admission form 5-8 p.m. Admission: $10-adults, $8-students, military, seniors 65+, $25 family rate (2 adults and up to four children under 18), children 5 & under free. For bus riders, the museum is accessible from Seattle by Sound Transit bus routes #594 and $586. CAPITOL HILL SPRING CLEAN SWEEP On Saturday, May 12, at 10 a.m., meet at Cal Anderson Park Shelter House (11th Ave. & E. Olive St.) to organize teams for the Capitol Hill Spring Clean Sweep. Breakfast snacks (provided by Starbucks) and cleaning supplies (provided by Seattle Public Utilities) will be provided. Help pick up litter throughout Capitol Hill. At noon, return to the shelter house for lunch (provided by Pagliacci Pizza). SEATTLE CENTER FESTAL - SPIRIT OF WEST AFRICA On Saturday, May 12, from noon-8 p.m., Seattle Center Festal presents 'Spirit of West Africa' at Center House. Explore and experience the cultural roots and contemporary influences of West Africa through live performances, visual arts, hands-on activities, foods, games, and a tempting marketplace. This lively and colorful festival features traditional dance and music by world-class artists from Senegal, Guinea, Benin, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Congo, Uganda and Afro-Peruvian. www.seattlecenter.com, www.thionediop.com. 'REVOLUTION IN SEATTLE: VOICES FROM THE 1919 SEATTLE GENERAL STRIKE' On Saturday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m., at New Freeway Hall (5018 Rainier Ave. S.), hear the story of the first time in U.S. history that Labor ruled an American city. Narrative, dramatic readings and song bring this episode to life. $3 door donation. Strike kitchen dinner served at 6 p.m. for an $8.50 donation. Sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party. Information: 206-722-2453; www.socialism.com. RIGHTEOUS MOTHERS AT THE TRIPLE DOOR On Saturday, May 12, at 8 p.m., at The Triple Door (216 Union St.), bring your mother and friends and celebrate Mother's Day Eve at the Righteous Mothers' 30th Anniversary Bash and watch all seven of the talented Righteous Mothers kids join their moms on stage. There will be other guest artists, a trip down memory lane, and some great new material, too, including a song to celebrate passage of Washington state's same-sex marriage bill. Tickets: $22-advance, $25 at the door. www.righteousmothers.com; www.thetripledoor.net. SEATTLE'S ANNUAL LGBTQ YOUTH PINK PROM FOR YOUTH, AGES 13-22 On Saturday, May 12, at 8 p.m., at All Pilgrims Christian Church (500 Broadway E.), Lambert House hosts Seattle's 2012 LGBTQ Pink Prom for youth, ages 13-22. You do not have to come with a date. Creative dress is encouraged, but you do not have to buy fancy clothes. This is a drug, alcohol and hate free event. Suggested donation is $15. Advance tickets include a 10-minute touch-up session with a make-up artist. For more information and to purchase advance tickets, visit www.seattlepinkprom.com. EMERALD CITY SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION www.seattlegaysoftball.com PRIDE IDOL 2012 On Sundays through June 10 (no Pride Idol May 20), doors at 6 p.m. (with open community karaoke), contest at 8 p.m., at Neighbours Nightclub (1509 Broadway), join Seattle Out & Proud and your hostess Gaysha Starr for Pride Idol 2012, Seattle's annual LGBT Pride karaoke contest - weekly $100 cash prize; $1000 grand prize. For complete details and to register for the contest, visit www.seattlepride.org/pride-idol. No cover charge to watch. IMPERIAL COURT OF SEATTLE - CLOSET BALL 2012 On Sunday, May 13, door at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m., at R Place (619 E. Pine St.), the Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle presents the Closet Ball. Contestants who have never dressed in drag before (except perhaps at Halloween) and their drag mothers are introduced to the audience at the beginning of the evening and then have one hour to transform from male to drag queen or female to drag king, during which time an entertaining drag show will be presented. After an hour, contestants return to the stage to be judged and greet their public. A contestant is selected to be winner of the Closet Ball. Often the previous year's winner of the Closet Ball returns for a final walk. Cost: $7 donation at the door. www.imperialcourtofseattle.com. MUSIC OF REMEMBRANCE SPRING CONCERT - 'ANOTHER SUNRISE' On Monday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m., at Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall (3rd Ave. & Union St.), Music of Remembrance presents 'Another Sunrise,' a world premier MOR commission. Soprano Caitlin Lynch sings in a new musical drama by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer, telling the incredible true story of Krystyna Zywulska, a Polish Resistance member, poet, and hidden Jew who escaped a ghetto, forged identity papers, faced down Gestapo interrogators, and became the author of concentration camp anthems. The evening also features work by Holocaust-era composers Ullmann, Haas, and Laks, with special guests The Northwest Boychoir. Tickets: $36. 206-365-7770; www.musicofremembrance.org. At 6 p.m., there will be an opportunity to meet Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer. SEATTLE GAY & LESBIAN BOOK CLUB - ARE YOU MY MOTHER? The Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club meets every Wednesday, at 6 p.m., at Seattle Area Support Groups Community Center (303 17th Ave. E. at E. Thomas St.). May selection will be Are You My Mother? by Alison Bechdel (author of Fun Home). All GLBTQ folks are welcome to participate in this free book club. For more information email nickdimartin@earthlink.net, visit http://faculty.washington.edu/swittet/SGLBookClub/ or contact SASG at 206-322-2437; www.sasgcc.org. For discount on cost of books, email Nick. NORTHWEST NETWORK MINI RELATIONSHIPS SKILLS CLASS On Wednesdays, May 16 and May 23, from 6-8 p.m., at Seattle Central Community College (1701 Broadway), exact room to be determined (the building is accessible), the Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbians and Gay Survivors of Abuse presents a 'Mini Relationships Skills Class on Social Networking.' Online social networking sites are here to stay, and new ones are popping up everyday. How can you use these sites to build, maintain, and strengthen relationships in your life, be they with intimate partners, friends, or flings? And what kind of strategies can you keep in mind to stay safe and sane in this ever more interconnected world? Join us to hear our ideas and to share your own! Suggested donation is $20, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Scholarships and trades are also available. For more information, accessibility questions, and to register, contact DeAnn at 206-568-7777. MEETING FOR ALL SCHOOL EMPLOYEES TO DISCUSS LGBTQI DIVERSITY ISSUES FOR ADULTS WORKING IN THE K-12 SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT On Thursday, May 17, from 4-6 p.m., at Roy Street Coffee (700 Broadway E.), a social and discussion group for all K-12 school employees will be meeting to share coffee, tea, and resources concerning LGBTQI diversity issues related to adults working in the K-12 school environment. You are invited to lend your spirit and hand to this venture. RSVP not required. For more information, contact Doug at 206-329-5676 or Jill at jilldavidson53@gmail.com The group will meet again the third Thursday in June, with no meetings over the summer. 'SYTTENDE GAY' On Thursday, May 17, from 5-8 p.m., at The BalMar (5449 Ballard Ave. NW, at NW Market St.), you are cordially invited to attend 'Syttende Gay' a celebration of Syttende Mai, Norwegian Constitution Day, with a Gay twist. View Ballard's Norwegian Constitution Day parade and celebrate six years of the Nordic GLBT Community This year's 'Syttende Gay' theme is 'Russefeiring.' Russ is an annual graduation tradition in Norway from May 1 to May 17, a Mardi Gras-like celebration with a youthful vibe, Russ-wear is red or blue bib overalls with pinned flags and zany accessories worn in addition. You are invited to come in this optional dress theme. Cost is $7 for a VIP pass, which includes a panoramic view of the parade, 10% off Nordic inspired food and cocktails, including the customary drink Aquavit. There will be fundraising raffle drawings, etc. This year's beneficiary will be the Approve Referendum 74 for Marriage Equality campaign. RADICAL WOMEN - 'FEMINISTS OUT LOUD: OPEN MIC NIGHT' On Thursday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m., at New Freeway Hall (5018 Rainier Ave. S.), bring your raps, rants, spoken word, music, and performances in celebration of women's courage and tenacity in the fight for liberation. Come to share or be inspired - everyone will get their five minutes of fame! Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. for $8.50 donation. Hosted by Radical Women. For more information, rides or childcare, call 206-722-6057 or email RWSeattle@mindspring.com. Everyone welcome. Wheelchair accessible. www.RadicalWomen.org. 'STANDOUT/STAND TOGETHER' - THE 2012 GSBA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS DINNER On Friday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m., at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront (2100 Alaskan Way), join GSBA members and friends for the 2012 GSBA Scholarship Awards Dinner. Celebrate this year's award recipients and enjoy special remarks by guest speaker Gautam Raghaven from the Office of Public Engagement, The White House. Tickets: $120 GSBA members; $140 non-members; $100-students. For more information and to register: 206-366-9188; www.thegsba.org. The Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) is Seattle's LGBT and allies Chamber of Commerce. SEATTLE PRIME TIMERS - COFFEE REUNION On Friday, May 18, at 7 p.m., Seattle Prime Timers meets at Starbucks (1600 E. Olive Way) for their monthly Coffee Reunion, a great time to informally meet and greet, socialize, chat, swap lies, find what your friends have been doing, let others know your latest theatre recommendations, etc., etc. Come on down! www.seattleprimetimers.org. BORDER RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB SUMMER RIDES MAY 18-21 and monthly through October www.borderriders.com SEATTLE CHEESE FESTIVAL PIKE PLACE MARKET MAY 19-20 www.seattlecheesefestival.com UNIVERSITY DISTRICT STREET FAIR MAY 19-20 www.udistrictstreetfair.org 'PURPLE PROM' On Saturday, May 19, from 8-11 p.m., at Miller Community Center (330 19th Ave. E.), Seattle Parks & Recreation and Born This Way Kafe host the Purple Prom. The Purple Prom is an event for Queer youth of color, all Queer youth, friends, and allies, ages up to 20 years old. The evening features live DJs, a great dancing opportunity, food and fun. The event is FREE and advance tickets are required. The event capacity is 100 people. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/243179. Born This Way Kafe is a component of Seattle Parks and Recreation Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning (LGBTQ) youth programming. The program goals focus on creating safe and community-based connections between LGBTQ youth within their neighborhoods. Environments like Born This Way Kafe help nurture healthy LGBTQ youth and pave the way for civic engagement with the greater community. These LGBTQ programs work with the youth in these communities to bridge perceived differences and to build common ground. These LGBTQ programs are centered to identifying and working with the communities to decrease the programming gap to LGBTQ youth. For more information on Seattle Parks GLBTQ Teen Programs, contact Randy.Wiger@seattle.gov or text or phone 206-883-6110 or by visiting www.Facebook.com/SeattleParksCOD. Seattle Parks page for teen activities: www.seattle.gov/parks/teens. BITE ON BROADWAY & MUSIC WALK On Sunday, May 20, sample food bites (up to $3 per bite) from over twenty participating restaurants on Broadway between E. Roy St. and E. Pike St. and enjoy music by local artists. Punchcards listing participating restaurants and businesses are available at participating businesses. Sponsored by the Broadway Business Owners Association. www.facebook.com/BBOAEvents RAINBOW WEDDING NETWORK'S GAY & LESBIAN WEDDING EXPO On Sunday, May 20, from 1-4 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (1113 Sixth Ave.), the Rainbow Wedding Network's 4th Annual Seattle Gay & Lesbian Wedding Expo will feature over 30 local wedding professionals, as well as professionals representing travel, gift, legal, real estate and family-related industries. The event will include music, ceremonies, tips, samples and giveaways. A representative from Equal Rights Washington will discuss the upcoming campaign to Approve Referendum 74. The event is free to attend; a $5 donation is requested. To RSVP, visit www.samelovesamerights.com. SEATTLE RAINBOW CONTRA DANCE On Sunday, May 20, free lesson at 3 p.m., dance from 3:30-6 p.m., at Dance Underground (340 15th Ave. E.), join Seattle Rainbow Contra Dance for an afternoon of live music and gender-free dancing for LGBTQ folks and friends and all who want to dance. May 20 features the music of Jesse Partridge & Jay Finkelstein from Olympia. Mariah Pepper calls. $10 general admission. LA FEMME MAGNIFIQUE WASHINGTON PAGEANT - 'HATS, HATS, HATS' On Sunday, May 20, door at 6 p.m., pageant at 7 p.m., at Neighbours Nightclub (1509 Broadway Ave., entrance in alley between Broadway and Harvard Ave. off E. Pike St.), Darcelle XV and Gaysha Starr present the 2012 La Femme Magnifique Washington Pageant, 'Hats, Hats, Hats!' Tickets: $15. Partial proceeds to benefit the campaign to Approve Referendum 74 Marriage Equality in Washington state. For contest information and advance tickets, email gaysha@gayshastarr.com. TRIANGLE RECREATION CAMP AT BENDER CREEK - THE MILITARY PARTY WEEKEND MAY 25-28 www.camptrc.org GENDER ODYSSEY 2012 CONFERENCE ART SHOW CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The Gender Odyssey conference art show is seeking works of art for their summer conference art show. Last year's art exhibit included drawings, mixed media painting, photography, wood carving, textiles and video by artists from around the U.S. The conference and art show will be held August 2-5. Gender Odyssey, held at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center (800 Pike St.), is an international conference focused on the needs and interests of Transgender and gender non-conforming people. Packed with thought-provoking workshops, discussion groups, social events and entertainment, this one-of-a-kind annual gathering attracts people from all over the world for an uplifting weekend of skill sharing and community. For more information about the conference, the art show, and for an online art show submission form, visit www.genderodyssey.org. Deadline for art show submission is Saturday, June 30. |
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