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You gotta have Faith
The U.K. singing sensation on her new album, her Bear fan base, and the T-word
by Chris Azzopardi -
SGN Contributing Writer
Few artists these days have what people call 'the voice.' Paloma Faith has it - a force of nature so strong that it could lift the whole world up with just one note.
Already certified double platinum in the more |
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ELF - Santa's gift to Seattle!
by Eric Andrews-Katz -
SGN A&E Writer
ELF - THE MUSICAL
5TH AVENUE THEATRE
Through December 31
If you are looking for something new to see in Seattle this holiday season, look no further than the 5th Avenue Theatre's production of Elf - The Musical. With special permission from the curren more
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A fabulous finish: Gay couple wins The Amazing Race down the stretch
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
Call it a Gay miracle. Life partners Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge, who manage a goat farm in upstate New York, dashed to the victory mat at Gotham Hall in midtown Manhattan to claim first place on the Emmy-winning series The Amazing Race. They celebrated by kissing on the lips and em more
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Drag Race goes to sea
The RuPaul fan cruise had everything - including a marriage proposal
by Shaun Kelly -
Special to the SGN
So what do we all know about cruises in general? There will be pools, spas bars, and casinos. There will be tons of food and booze, a hairy chest competition, and maybe a few dance revues. But what more
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Hometown diva - Capitol Hill Talent Show winner Karin Parks returns to The Grill on Broadway
by Shaun Knittel -
SGN Associate Editor
After a 22-year break from music due to depression and anxiety, Seattle vocalist Karin Parks won the second season of the Capitol Hill Talent Contest at The Grill on Broadway (314 Broadway E.). Now, the 51-year-old singer is scheduled to headline Karin Parks Live: Many Voices. One Diva more
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Duet les dames
New company presents the first in a series of plays written for specific actors
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
BALLARD HOUSE DUET
CUSTOM MADE PLAY PROJECTS
(at Washington Ensemble Theatre)
Through December 17
The brand-new play Ballard House Duet is finishing up a more
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The Screen Queen Gift Guide
DVD suggestions for the very hard-to-please
by Chris Azzopardi -
SGN Contributing Writer
For fans of Channing Tatum
MAGIC MIKE
It's the season of giving - and director Steven Soderbergh is very generous with the number of men he unwraps in his male-stripper movie. As if th more
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Tux talk - A man's guide to dressing for the big day
by Gary M. Kramer -
Special to the SGN
You're getting married! Congratulations! (Or, it's about time!) Now, if you want to get hitched without a hitch, here are some tips for looking your best.
BUY OR RENT?
For guys, when it comes to getting married, it's all about the tux. Grooms can - and sh more
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Seattle Parks offers affordable wedding sites
Gardens, viewpoints, community centers, specialty buildings are memorable venues
Seattle Parks and Recreation stands ready to respond to an anticipated wave of weddings in Seattle now that same-sex marriages are legal in our state.
Parks offers affordable and attractive sites all over the city that meet e more
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Heart makes history - Legendary Seattle band inducted into rock's Hall of Fame
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Not so unexpected
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Melodramatic Any Day Now sings a stirring song
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Easygoing Hyde Park doesn't live up to its potential
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Margaret Cho bringing new stand-up work 'Mother' to Tulalip
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
Margaret Cho is at it again! The Grammy-nominated comedienne has created a new production called 'Mother' and will unveil it during a brief 10-date tour, including a February 15 performance at Tulalip Resort Casino.
The freshly assembled show is said to be the comedy/TV sta more
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Visions of sugar plums
Seattle's 'Burlesque Nutcracker' shimmies into its seventh year
by Jessica Price -
SGN A&E Writer
LAND OF THE SWEETS
THE TRIPLE DOOR
Through December 27
Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann's annual 'spectacle of ecdysiastic pageantry' Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque N more
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A day we'll always cherish
140 couples wed at Seattle City Hall
by James Whitely -
SGN Staff Writer
On Sunday, December 9, the first day same-sex couples could legally marry in the state of Washington, 140 such couples tied the knot in the Grand Lobby of Seattle's City Hall.
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Judges had a great time, too
by Mike Andrew -
SGN Staff Writer
Happy couples who got married December 9, the first day same-sex weddings could be performed in Washington, were not the only ones who enjoyed the day. The judges who performed the ceremonies were also delighted.
One judge, who asked not to be identified by name because 'the foc more |
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Profiles in Commitment - John and Dave
Seattle couple caps 42-year relationship with wedding
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
After 42 years together, imagine waking up next to your partner and finally calling him your husband. This is exactly what John Wilkinson experienced days ago when he and his longtime companion, Dave Davenport, sa more
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