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She's a star!
Seattle's Filipino Community crowns Jada Starr Ms. Gay FCS
by James Whitely -
SGN Staff Writer
Jada Starr was crowned Ms. Gay FCS (Filipino Community of Seattle) last Sunday, August 5, at the Filipino Community Center in South Seattle.
Filipinos are 'some of the most beautiful Gays in the world,' said pageant organizer Tita Gand more |
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Macklemore brings the love
Seattle rapper's latest single is a valentine to the LGBT community
by Dru Dinero -
Special to the SGN
Human beings are communicative and social creatures. Like any other animal, we howl in both victory and pain. Simply put, we all have something to say. In recent years, many high-profile entertainers h more
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The making of Marina: Starlet reveals her slutty second self and how Britney Spears inspired her
by Chris Azzopardi -
SGN Contributing Writer
With that trademark heart on her cheek and songs that boom with chirpy beats, Marina Diamandis - aka Marina and the Diamonds - appears to have walked out of a Saturday morning cartoon. Except she's not nearly that innocent.
The persona the Welsh-born Londoner presen more
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Lavender Magic ...Sequim!
Sophistication and serenity across the Sound
by Eric Andrews-Katz -
SGN A&E Writer
Sequim offers a feast of festivals. Among the most popular are the annual Sequim Lavender Festival and the Sequim Lavender Farm Faire, both of which take place in July during Sequim Lavender Weekend. The Far more
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Drive on over to see Miss Daisy
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
DRIVING MISS DAISY
REPERTORY ACTORS THEATRE
Through August 25
An entrancing and beautifully cast production of Alfred Uhry's play about a stubborn older Southern woman forced to accept the services of a chauffeur (who just as stubbornly holds his own with he more
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These 'kittens' ain't so innocent
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
KITTENS IN A CAGE
ANNEX THEATRE
Through August 25
Annex Theatre loves to produce comedies - often, the quirkier the better. Shows like Alecto and the prequel Team of Heroes are fun and funny, although they don't necessarily stick to the ribs with subs more
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Uneven Campaign a fitfully funny satire
by Sara Michelle Fetters -
SGN A&E Writer
THE CAMPAIGN
Opens August 10
Democratic North Carolina Congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) is running for his sixth term in office. It's smooth sailing until an embarrassing gaffe involving a salacious voicemail is suddenly made public, making the big mo more
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Paula Fuga: Taking Hawaiian music to the next level
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Latest 'Bourne' film a familiar legacy
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Ai Weiwei documentary nothing to be sorry about
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Pulitzer-winning play has a timeless message
by James Whitely -
SGN Staff Writer
ANNA IN THE TROPICS
BURIEN LITTLE THEATRE
Through August 26
Anna in the Tropics, a play by Nilo Cruz, details the lives of cigar factory workers in Tampa's Ybor City in the late 19th century.
The play's historical context is important t more
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Trippin' back to Seattle
Joan Rivers protégé Tony Tripoli returns for two stand-up shows
by Aiden Klein -
SGN A&E Writer
TONY TRIPOLI: DIRTY, SEXY, FUNNY
RE-BAR
August 17 and 18
'Stand-up comedy is just like meth - you'll eventually go broke and lose all your teeth.' But that will not more
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A Dyke About Town: Ladysmith Black Mambazo amazing at ZooTunes
by Mercy Moosemuzzle
RAVI COLTRANE QUARTET
Cuteness joined Mercy for the Ravi Coltrane Quartet at Jazz Alley, July 31. It was an evening of intellectual jazz. Cuteness said the son of John and Alice Coltrane has good DNA. His saxophone was phenomenal.
David Virelles' piano was delicious. Bass by Hans Glawischnig more
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Mika's coming-out surprises no one
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
British singer Mika made it official this week: he's Gay. The long-awaited announcement caused no shock waves among his fans and colleagues, who all suspected it from Day One. But similar to Ricky Martin, who confirmed his sexuality in advance of a book release, Mika has revealed his true more
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One good Turandot
Seattle Opera's new Puccini production could hardly be better
by Rod Parke -
SGN A&E Writer
TURANDOT
SEATTLE OPERA
Through August 18
Both for eye and ear, Seattle Opera's new Turandot is a feast. Partners Renaud Doucet and André Barbe, from Canada, along with lightin more |
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First-ever Watershed Festival was a real foot-stomper
by Jeremy Behrens -
SGN Contributing Writer
WATERSHED FESTIVAL
GORGE AMPHITHEATRE
August 3-5
Being from the Midwest, I grew up surrounded by cornfields, light beer, and hot, shirtless farm boys. So when I moved to Seattle, suffice it to say, I felt like something was missing. However, thi more |
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