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BENT MENTOR SHOWCASE
SPOTLIGHTS NEW
QUEER WRITING
FEATURING KATE BORNSTEIN
AT SHOWCASE &
WRITING WORKSHOP On Friday, November 14, and Saturday, November 15, Seattle's Bent Writing Institute presents their 7th annual showcase of new Queer writing at the Museum of History and Industry, McEachern Auditorium, 2700 24th Ave. E. - 7 p.m., doors; 7:30 p.m. curtain. Noted author, playwright and performance artist, Kate Bornstein, will join the comic, the tragic, the downright magical and life-changing Bent writers for an exciting and inspirational two-night program of readings. Tickets are $20-general; $30-both nights (advance purchase only); $15-student w/ID - www.brownpapertickets.com/event44981 and at the door. Kate Bornstein will lead a Bent Mentor Writing Workshop on Saturday, November 15, from 1-3:30 p.m., at Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 1002 E. Seneca St. Cost is $25. www.brownpapertickets.com/event47666. For more information, visit www.bentwriting.com or call 206-860-3035. NATIONAL PROTEST RALLY & MARCH FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY Join the nation-wide protest against CA Proposition 8 on Saturday, November 15. Festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. at Volunteer Park, 14th Ave. E. & E. Prospect St., with rally at noon at the Volunteer Park amphitheatre. At 1 p.m., march from Volunteer Park to Westlake Center, 4th Ave. & Pine St. for rally at 2 p.m. For more information, call 206-774-7805 or visit groups.myspace.com/ProtestProp8; www.facebook.com/group/php?gid=35445293690. LIFELONG AIDS ALLIANCE CARE TO SHOP FOOD DRIVE Chicken Soup Brigade, Lifelong AIDS Alliance's food program, sponsors an on-going food drive program to provide bags of groceries to people living with HIV/AIDS in Seattle/King County. "Care to Shop" is held between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the following stores: The first Saturday of the month at QFC, 416 15th Ave. E., Seattle; the second Saturday of the month at QFC, 417 Broadway E. (Broadway Market), Seattle; and the third Saturday of the month at Thriftway, 9740 S.W. Bank Rd., Vashon Island. They particularly need: cereal, canned tuna, canned meals (soup, stew, etc.), juice, canned beans, peanut butter, jam/jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, macaroni and cheese, dry pasta, canned or jarred spaghetti sauce. Store gift cards and cash donations are also always appreciated. You can also help by organizing your own food drive at an office gathering or holiday party. For more information, call 206-328-8979. Q-SQUARED BOOK GROUP TO DISCUSS CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD'S A SINGLE MAN On Saturday, November 15, the Q-Squared Book Group will meet to discuss Christopher Isherwood's 1962 novel, A Single Man. The group will meet from 1-2 p.m. at the Capitol Hill branch of the Seattle Public Library, 425 Harvard Ave. E. Isherwood's novel was groundbreaking because the protagonist, unlike other fictional characters created at that time, is not tormented by his sexuality. On the basis of this book, Christopher Isherwood became an icon and a passionate spokesman for the Gay movement. It has been reported that Tom Ford, former Gucci designer, has obtained the movie rights to the book and will begin filming starting in November with a cast rumored to include Colin Firth, Marianne Moore and Jamie Bell. The Q-Squared Book Group meets monthly and is looking for new members with suggestions for books to read in the future. For more information, visit www.qsquared.org 45TH ANNUAL MR., MS. & MISS GAY SEATTLE PAGEANT AT NEIGHBOURS On Saturday, November 15, the Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic and Rainier Empire presents the 45th Annual Mr., Ms. & Miss Gay Seattle Pageant, at Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. The pageant will be hosted by Krystyna Shaylee, Empress of Salt Lake City - door at 5 p.m., pageant at 6 p.m. Admission is $20 at the door or $15 via brownpapertickets.com/event/45933. An Introduction of Candidates for the event will be held on Sunday, November 9, at 8 p.m., at Café Metropolitain, 1701 E. Olive Way (at Boylston Ave. E.) and special reception and awards ceremony will be held on Friday, November 14, at 8 p.m., also at Café Metropolitain (see address above). For more information on the pageant, contact Aleksa Manila, Pageant Producer. For candidate information, contact Mr. Gay Seattle XXXIV, William Knight, willk@hotmail.com or Miss Gay Seattle XLIV, Jada Manila, jada.manila@yahoo.com. ACLU BILL OF RIGHTS CELEBRATION DINNER TO HONOR YOUTH ACTIVISTS FROM MT. SI & MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOLS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF LGBT STUDENTS On Saturday, November 15, the American Civil Liberties Union will honor Ian Feis, Mount Vernon High School, and Caitlin Donnelly, Mount Si High School, for their courage to stand up for equal rights and fair treatment of LGBT students in their high schools and communities. Ian's story was featured in the June 20, 2008 edition of the Seattle Gay News. The event will be held at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 2100 Alaskan Way, with reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., and program at 8 p.m. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at www.aclu-wa.org or by calling 206-624-2184. "LADY WITH THE LAMP" FUNDRAISER AT SEATTLE EAGLE HONORS ACT OF SELFLESSNESS FOR DYING MAN On Saturday, November 15, the Seattle Eagle, 314 E. Pike St., will host a fundraising benefit from 7-11 p.m. to cover medical expenses incurred by Lael Sokvitne when she intervened during the Eagle's Vibrator night on September 16, to resuccitate a man, Johnny, whom she found lying on the floor unconscious, not breathing and bleeding from his mouth. Moments after performing CPR, she learned that Johnny was HIV-positive. After making her statement to the police she headed to Swedish Medical Center for the antiretroviral medication that greatly reduced the effects of the virus if taken within 48 hours of exposure. After spending nine hours in the emergency room and then trying three pharmacies, she was finally able to fill the prescriptions she'd been given by Swedish. The total cost was $2,370, a steep price for Lael, who teaches yoga for a living and has minimal insurance. Sadly, Johnny never regained consciousness and passed away four days after he was revived by Lael. The fundraiser will include a living memorial to Johnny. A reduced-rate CPR certification course will be held during the afternoon, followed by the evening fundraiser. A raffle with prizes donated by local businesses will be held. Tickets for the evening benefit will be $10 at the door. FIRST ANNUAL RED DRESS PARTY TO BENEFIT HIV/AIDS PROGRAMS What wears a red dress, raises money for HIV/AIDS charities, and has a ton of fun? YOU! The First Annual Red Dress Party/Seattle will be held on Saturday, November 15, from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., at the Naval Reserve Center, 860 Terry Ave. N., at South Lake Union, with 100% of net proceeds to Gay City Health Project, Multifaith Works and the Seattle Humane Society. Featuring The Perry Twins (LA) with opening DJ Kyler (C89.5). Tickets $20 advance; $30 at door; VIP $40 advance; $50 at door. www.RedDressSeattle.org. IN THE LIFE MONTHLY LGBT NEWSMAGAZINE TO BE SHOWN ON KCTS TV In the Life's November episode, "Lifesavers," will be broadcast on KCTS-TV, Channel 9, on Sunday, November 16, at midnight. The three segments of the program are: The Trevor Project - The tragedy of teen suicide is many times more likely for alienated LGBT youth than their straight peers. James Lecesne's groundbreaking play, Word of Mouth, became an Oscar-winning short film, Trevor, that gave birth to the only nationwide, 24-hour suicide prevention helpline that has saved countless thousands, now in its 10th year of caring and serving this crisis. A Conversation With& Alan Van Capelle and Randi Weingarten - Newly-elected American Federation of Teachers' President Randi Weingarten and Alan Van Capelle, executive director of New York's Empire State Pride Agenda, reflect on the conversion of paths of the American Labor and LGBT rights' movements, with special attention to bringing people together to organize communities, the joy of teaching, and creating safe school environments. Real to Reel: Freehold - In the Academy Award-winning documentary short, Freeheld, filmmaker Cynthia Wade chronicles Police Lt. Laurel Hester's tireless, end-of-life journey to ensure that her pension benefits would be extended to her life-partner, Stacie. In this moving Real to Reel segment, we see what inspired this story of a small New Jersey town rising up to stand beside Laurel and Stacie. This episode and previous In the Life episodes can also be viewed at the In the Life's website: www.inthelifetv.org. TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE On Tuesday, November 18, the Ravenna United Methodist Church, 5751 33rd Ave. N.E. (at N.E. 60th St.) will host an observance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with a showing of Naming Jennifer, a documentary about a Missoula, MT Transgender women who died a brutal death, the questions surrounding her death, and the intolerance of the local law enforcement community in refusing to investigate the death. The event continues at 7:15 p.m. with a performance of Peterson Toscano's one-man play, Transfigurations, about Transgender people in the Bible. At 8:30 p.m. and candlelight vigil will be held with the reading of names of those lost this year to anti-gender variant violence. The event is sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Reconciling Ministries Network, Pacific Gender Support, and Ravenna United Methodist Church. This event is FREE with donation baskets for those who would like to help support this annual event. For general background information on this event, visit www.gender.org/remember/day/what.html. FRUITS IN SUITS MONTHLY AFTERWORK SOCIAL NETWORKING EVENT On Wednesday, November 19, you are invited to attend a monthly after-work social networking event for LGBT professionals and friends in the business community. The event will be held at the Fetherston Gallery, 818 E. Pike St., from 5-8 p.m. $10 cover ($8 for GSBA members) (you must be 21+ with ID) includes one free drink ticket plus hors d'oeuvres and lounge beats with DJ mattstands. Partial proceeds of this event benefits The Trevor Project. LOCAL PHILANTHROPISTS SHAD REINSTEIN & JODY LAINE TO BE HONORED AT NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY CELEBRATION IN SEATTLE On Thursday, November 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 1400 Sixth Ave., the Association of Fundraising Professionals - Washington Chapter celebrates National Philanthropy Day with a banquet and awards ceremony honoring local individuals, businesses and organizations whose contributions have been exemplary. Local Lesbian community members and activists, Shad Reinstein and Jody Laine (owner of Tiempo) will be recognized at the banquet as Outstanding Philanthropists at this 20th anniversary celebration. Enrique Cerna, KCTS-TV, will be Master of Ceremonies. Tickets are $75 general seat and $100 benefactor seat (which includes pre-event reception with philanthropy award recipients as well as preferred luncheon seating). www.afpwashington.org; 206-367-8704. KIMPTON SEATTLE HOTELS HOST PASSPORT TO WASHINGTON WINES EVENT TO BENEFIT LIFELONG AIDS ALLIANCE Join Kimpton Hotels Seattle for their annual Red Ribbon event to benefit the Lifelong AIDS Alliance on Thursday, November 20, from 5-7 p.m. The Hotel Vintage Park, Alexis Hotel and Hotel Monaco will host an interactive wine tasting experience at Seattle's only Washington wine-themed hotel, the Hotel Vintage Park, 1100 Fifth Ave. With passport in hand, guests will embark on a virtual tour of Washington wine country through the boutique hotel, mingling with representatives from 13 premier Washington wineries in their dedicated guest rooms at the hotel. Wines will be perfectly paired with a special selection of tasty bites, carefully prepared by Tulio Ristaurante Chef Walter Pisano. The event will also include a raffle with great prizes including American Airlines tickets for two, a stay at the Nicholson Ranch Winery in Sonoma, Amtrak tickets to Vancouver and more! The party continues at Tulio, 1100 Fifth Ave., with a special three-course prix fixe dinner prepared by Chef Walter Pisano immediately following the wine tasting, paired with wines from St. Michelle Wine Estates. Cost for the wine tasting is $20 (includes parking) - RSVP required to brandyn.hull@kimptonhotels.com or 206-340-6678. Cost for the wine dinner at Tulio immediately following the wine tasting is $60 - reservations required at 206-624-5500 or www.tulio.com. Kimpton Hotels are passionate in the fight against HIV/AIDS and understand that the AIDS crisis is not over. HIV services and organizations across the United States are under tremendous pressure to serve an increasing number of people. Last year, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants across the nation raised nearly $100,000 to support various organizations dedicated to fight HIV/AIDS. COUNTRY DOCTOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC OFFERS HEALTH CARE NIGHT FOR LGBTQ COMMUNITY Spectrum Natural Health at County Doctor Community Health Clinic, 500 19th Ave. E. offers primary and naturopathic care for the LGBTQ community every Thursday, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Providers have been serving the LGBTQ community for many years. Cost is sliding scale - no one turned away for lack of funds. For information and to make an appointment, call 206-299-1600. FRONTLINE DOCUMENTARY THE LAST ABORTION CLINIC TO BE SHOWN AT NEW FREEWAY HALL On Thursday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m., Shizuno Wynkoop will discuss plans for an upcoming abortion rights rally in Olympia and introduce the Frontline documentary, The Last Abortion Clinic, which illustrates how anti-choice laws in Mississippi have all but totally restricted access to abortion care in that state. The film gives voice to the women who are fighting back against pro-life forces. The event is FREE. Dinner, with a vegetarian option, will be available at 6:30 p.m. for a $7.50 donation. Hosted by Radical Women. For more information, rides or childcare, call 206-722-6057 or 722-2453. Everyone welcome. Wheelchair accessible. "GIMME SHELTER" - A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE DOWNTOWN EMERGENCY SERVICE CENTER On Friday, November 21, SMR Architects and KEXP present "Gimme Shelter," a benefit concert for the Downtown Emergency Service Center with music by Billy Joe & the Dusty 45s, Tiny Vipers, and Kristen Ward at the Triple Door, 216 Union St. Shows at 7 p.m. (all ages) and 10 p.m. (21+) Tickets: $20. www.tripledoor.com. Proceeds from this event will be matched by Safeco Insurance Foundation. For more information, call 206-515-1518 or www.desc.org/gimme_shelter.html. HUGO LITERARY SERIES CONTINUES WITH "PERSONAL INJURY" On Friday, November 21, 7:30 p.m., the Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., presents "Personal Injury," the second event of their 2008-2009 Hugo Literary Series, featuring new writing on the topic of "personal injury" by social critic and memoirist Richard Rodriguez, essayist Sallie Tisdale and author Ryan Boudinot, with new songs by folk-rocker Laura Viers. A party with food, drink and music by local musicians follows the reading. Tickets are $25, $20 for Richard Hugo House members and $15 for students and seniors. Tickets may be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com. On Saturday, November 22, at 11 a.m., Hugo House will present a panel discussion with Ryan Boudinot and others on the topic of "Personal Injury" - free to Friday night "Personal Injury" ticket holders or $5 for non-ticket holders. Classes with Sallie Tisdale and Richard Rodriguez begin at 1 p.m. Pre-registration for classes required with additional class fee. For more details, www.hugohouse.org or 206-322-7030. MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING IN NOVEMBER The YWCA Women's Health Outreach program will conduct a mobile mammography screening on Saturday, November 22, that is focused on LBT folks age 40 and older. No insurance is necessary for the screening, which will be held at Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E. Pike St. To schedule an appointment, call Candida Caraballo at 425-226-1266 ext. 1001. THE TASTE OF GSBA - THE FRENCH CONNECTION Enjoy the spirit of fin de siècle Paris at the most flamboyant event of the season at The TASTE of GSBA, The French Connection - an evening to savor fine food and drink while planning your travel for 2009 by bidding on some of the 15 travel experiences, wine, dining and wonderful art. Proceeds raised at the TASTE support the GSBA Scholarship Fund - our students, the next generation of leaders. The TASTE will be held on Saturday, November 22, from 5:30-10:30 p.m., in the Metropolitan Ballroom at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 1400 Sixth Ave. Black Tie optional. Dress for a night out in Gay Paris! The evening will feature a silent auction with catered small plates followed by an exciting live auction, entertainment by The Atomic Bombshells, and a seated dinner in the ballroom. Tickets (in advance) start at $165 individual GSBA member; $180 individual non-member; $50 students. Additional $15 surcharge for walk-in guests. www.thegsba.org or 206-363-9188. MEN OF ALL COLORS & CULTURES TOGETHER HOST 11TH ANNUAL POTLUCK SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER & SOCIAL On Saturday, November 22, starting at 6 p.m., Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT) will host their 11th Annual Potluck Spaghetti Fundraiser and Social in Tukwila. The recommended donation is $5 with a dish and $10 without. Please call 206-923-8313 or email macctseattle@yahoo.com for more information, to RSVP and for location information/directions. SEATTLE EAGLE HOSTS 2009 CALENDAR SIGNING NIGHTS Meet some of the hottest guys featured in the Seattle Eagle's 2009 calendar on Saturdays, November 22 and December 20, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., at the Seattle Eagle, 314 E. Pike St. (Doors at 8 p.m.) Calendars will be on sale at the bar for $15 and, if you wish, you can get them signed by the calendar men who are present at this event. If you have already picked up a calendar at the bar or at Bailey/Coy or the Crypt, feel free to bring it into the bar with you on either of these nights if you want to get it signed. The evening will feature a Leather Fetish dress code, which means there is no cover if you come dressed in Fetish Gear. Without Fetish Gear, the cover is $2 before 11 p.m. and $4 after 11 p.m. $1 off all beverages with the purchase of a calendar at this event. 5TH ANNUAL WORLD AIDS DAY LUNCHEON On Thursday, December 4, Multifaith Works, in conjunction with the collaborating agencies of Gay City Health Project, Seattle Counseling Service and Dunshee House, presents the 5th Annual World AIDS Day Luncheon at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, 800 Convention Place, 11:30 a.m. registration; 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. lunch. The event will honor Trudy James, Pioneering AIDS Advocate and the late Doris Wood, A Mother of the Revolution (co-founder of PFLAG Seattle and AIDS activist). The event will also feature a video presentation by Gay City Health Project, guest speaker Rev. David Strong, vocalist Dennis Saffer and a Bent Arts spoken word performance. The luncheon is complimentary. A request for your generous donation will be made. Please RSVP by Monday, December 1 to Nikki Plaid, Event Manager, 206-782-5450 or nikki@mcwevents.com. For more information, visit www.strongertogetherlunch.com. PRIDE FOUNDATION & GSBA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR NOW AVAILABLE The Pride Foundation and the Greater Seattle Business Association are seeking scholarship applicants for the 2009-2010 school year. Over $350,000 is available in scholarships. Applications must be post-marked by January 23, 2009. For more information about the scholarship program, to download the application and find out about upcoming application workshops in your area, visit www.pridefoundation.org/scholarships. HIV IS STILL A BIG DEAL ONLINE VIDEO SERIES TO RESHAPE HIV PREVENTION AMONG GAY MEN HIV Is Still a Big Deal follows Josh, a young Gay man living in Manhattan, as he deals with everything from love and friendships to online hookups and unsafe sex. To view the first two episodes, go to www.hivbigdeal.org. |
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