Section 3 - Homo For the Holidays

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Seattle Gay News
Issue 47, Volume 39, November 25, 2011
Holiday travel & gift guide
Ji Ji Lee
Fellows Building (915 E. Pine St.),
promises to be glitzier, glammier,
and Gayer than ever before!
The show’s co-creator, BenHomo for the Holidays, the annual holiday show by DeLouRue DeLaCreme, said Homo for the
Presents at West Hall in the Odd- Holidays is a “seasonal smorgasby Shaun Knittel
SGN Associate Editor
bord that, for the last three years,
has been offering up heapin’
helpin’s of Queer cheer!”
“Why should people come see
it?” she asked. “Because they like
fun! And Gay people! Or they are
fun and/or Gay!”
Last spring, Kitten LaRue
There’s no doubt that Homo for (producer of the Atomic Bombthe Holidays has become a holiday shells), Lou Henry Hoover (of
tradition in Seattle, and this year’s Dance Belt USA and The Cherproduction boasts some very excitsee delacreme page 22
ing developments.
Holiday Joy To Go!
Saturday, December 10 at 7:00 pm
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by Shaun Knittel
There’s one important reason enough
for you to book a ticket for San Diego,
California this holiday season: It’s warm.
They don’t call it “sunny” Southern
California for nothing. Case in point: As
I write this, the National Weather Center
reports Seattle at a chilly (and wet) 44 degrees, while San Diego is at a comfortable
(and clear) 64 degrees. While it may not
be Gay Town, USA, San Diegans have
matured by leaps and bounds in terms of
their acceptance of the LGBT community, boasting an ever-growing Gayborhood
called Hillcrest. For some fun in the winter sun, San Diego is where it’s at.
Getting there is easy. Most of the major
airlines offer daily direct flights from SeaTac to San Diego International Airport.
It’s inexpensive, too, costing travelers
around $300 or less for a round-trip ticket.
In a little over two hours time, you can
bask in the California sun, leaving your
winter worries behind for a quick weekend or holiday getaway.
Just how great is San Diego weather? In
a poll conducted by About.com for Travel
California, nearly 5,000 respondents from
all over the U.S. said they’d like to go to
San Diego in the winter. In the month of
December, San Diego receives just 1.36
inches of rain and a whopping 73% sunshine. The average temperature is 66 degrees so you won’t need a heavy
winter
coat; long-sleeved shirts and sweaters work
best.
Finding a hotel in downtown San Diego
has never been easier. If you are looking
for the new and hip, Andaz San Diego has
got you covered. A boldly progressive addition to the city’s historic Gaslamp Quarter,
Andaz’s sleek style and fresh attitude make
this chic new destination nothing short of
amazing in the face of other downtown San
Diego hotels.
As soon as you walk into the lounge for
check-in, your Andaz host offers you a complimentary welcome beverage. From that
moment on you are free to let the stress melt
away as the staff at the stylish hotel take
care of everything.
The hotel boasts 159 ultra-modern guestrooms and suites that are studies of style
and sensuality. Each room is dressed in rich
textures, warm woods, and daring architectural elements, creating high-design sanctuaries of cosmopolitan comfort. Luxuriate in
the fashionable indulgence of platform beds,
glass-enclosed bathrooms, and flatscreen
TVs, details which make Andaz San Diego
the most alluring of San Diego Gaslamp
District hotels.
For the wayward traveler looking to party,
Andaz is your hotel. For a more relaxing
experience, cozy into the hotel’s Ivy Wine
Bar, which features 88 wines by the glass
poured from innovative WineStations. Or
take a journey around the world of wines
at new wine tasting and pairing events, including the Five-for-Five promotion highlighting five wines for $5 on select days.
Andaz boasts its
very own
nightclub where the welcoming staff provides you personalized services that could
include special table appearances from the
Lipstik Inc. dancers or arranging for one of
the seductive dancers to bring a designated
guest on stage to share in the spotlight. Capture the fun and excitement of the night with
friends in the nightclub’s photo booth and
enjoy the privacy of a VIP table with new
custom packages.
The fun isn’t just contained inside at
Andaz. The Ivy rooftop night club features
San Diego’s largest rooftop where guests
can listen to the beats of guest DJs while
lounging in a private cabana and taking in
the panoramic views of the downtown skyline.
Although San Diego has a plethora of eateries – ranging from classic fish taco restaurants to the more upscale – the Andaz hotel’s Quarter Kitchen is the perfect balance
between the upscale and the reasonable.
Innovative, daring, and always delicious,
Quarter Kitchen gives American cuisine a
sunny SoCal spin.
Andaz San Diego is located right in the
heart of the city’s oldest district, the historic Gaslamp Quarter. This approximately
16-block area of downtown San Diego is
where the city began, and you can see some
original 1880s flavor mixed amid modern
shopping, dining, and nightlife. The Hillcrest neighborhood (where most of the city’s
Gay bars and clubs are located) is a $12 cab
ride from the hotel. It is worth checking out
Urban Mo’s, Baja Betty’s, and Numbers,
but the truth is, in San Diego, Gay is in. The
Gaslamp Quarter is the place to go if you
are looking for the city’s hottest bartenders,
best karaoke, and a fun and friendly
atmosphere.
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San Diego, California
“America’s Finest City,” San Diego offers a wide array of things to see and do
for visitors of all ages. Old Town Trolley
Tours can show you more of California’s
second largest city, where blue skies, exciting attractions, and 70 miles of beaches
come together to create a vacationer’s
paradise. For over 20 years, Old Town
Trolley Tours has provided sightseeing
tours highlighting the best San Diego attractions. Using Old Town Trolley will
allow you to avoid costly parking and
city driving while exploring at your own
pace as you hop on and off at your favorite stops. Old Town Trolley is the best way
to see San Diego if you’re visiting for the
first time.
If you are a museum aficionado or U.S.
Navy buff, you’ll love touring the USS
Midway Museum. Visitors enter a floating city at sea and walk in the footsteps of
225,000 Midway sailors who served our
country and upheld the American ideals
of strength, freedom, and peace. Guests
can spend the day exploring more than 60
exhibits with a collection of 25 restored
aircraft. The self-guided audio tour, narrated by Midway sailors, brings the carrier’s history to life. Those who dare can
“take to the sky” aboard one of three flight
simulators. It’s a lot of fun and, considering that San Diego is a Navy town, you’ll
feel right at home aboard ship.
The best part of San Diego? The laidback attitude. No one is in a hurry (except
maybe to get to the beach!) and as one of
America’s most popular tour destinations,
the locals know how to treat an out-oftown guest right. If you get tired of the
cold and want a quick trip over the weekend, San Diego is the answer to your blue
Christmas. Ditch your umbrella for a pair
of sunglasses and head
south.
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SGN Holiday
EventS guide
compiled by Rick McKinnon
SGN Staff Writer
ARTS & CRAFTS
“Above the Fray: Traditional
Hilltribe Art” - 11/25-11/27,
10am-5pm. Handwoven silks and
traditional art and wares by Laotian and Vietnamese hilltribe artists. “Authentic and exquisite ... a
unique family-owned cultural exhibit and sale.” The Mountaineers,
Goodman Hall, 7700 Sand Point
Way NE, just north of Magnuson
Park.
The display is free and open to the public
with donations suggested. These gingerbread creations are a delight to look at and
will be on display through 1/1.
MACY’S HOLIDAY PARADE
& STAR LIGHTING;
WESTLAKE CENTER’S
XMAS TREE LIGHTING
11/25, 8:45am parade; 5pm Macy’s Holiday Star Lighting and Westlake Center’s
Tree Lighting Ceremony with fireworks display.
The Macy’s Holiday Parade will feature
more than 20 floats, local school marching
bands, community drill teams and over 600
costumed characters, with Santa arriving in
a brand new sleigh. The parade starts at 7th
Ave & Pine St., travels west on Pine St to 5th
Ave, south on 5th Ave to University St, west
on University St to 4th Ave, north on 4th Ave
to Pine St where Santa will take his holiday
post at Macy’s Santaland.
Macy’s Holiday Star Lighting and Westlake Center’s Tree Lighting Ceremony with
fireworks display will be held at 4th Ave &
Pine St.
“Arboretum Foundation’s
Gifts & Greens Galore” - 12/9,
3-7pm & 12/10, 10am-2pm.
Come in out of the cold and attend
the Arboretum’s annual holiday
sale. Peruse a delightful selection of botanical decoratons and
nature-inspired gifts, including
decorated and ready-to-decorate
wreaths, swags and garlands.
Washington Park Arboretum’s
Graham Visitors Center, 2300
PIKE PLACE MARKET
Arboretum Dr E. 206-325-4510;
“Magic in the Market” - 11/26, 1-5pm.
www.arboretumfoundation.org.
Pike Place Market, 1st Ave & Pike St, becomes a winter wonderland when the Mar“Seward Park Clay Studio ket’s large holiday tree and thousands of
Holiday Sale” - Opening Night lights on the Market’s buildings are turned
Preview Party 12/2, 6:30-9:30pm; on at 5pm. Celebrate the start of the holiday
sale and show continues 12/3- season. Santa will appear under the Mar12/24, Mon-Fri noon-6pm, Sat- ket clock in front of the Market’s vintage
Sun 10am-7pm. On opening night farmtruck from 1-5pm. Take your own holiget the first pick of the pots and day photo at this picturesque spot. Along
enjoy hobnobbing with the artists. with the sounds of the Market’s own buskDelightful refreshments, festive ers, enjoy The Dickens Carolers in the middecorations, and great company; afternoon as they stroll through the market
what could be more fun? $10 sug- in their Victorian attire. They will perform
gested donation for opening night; under the Market clock at 4:30pm before the
free admission for regular sale lights are turned on at 5pm.
days. Seward Park Clay Studio,
5900 Lake Washington Blvd S.
ARGOSY
www.sewardparkart.org
“South Park Arts’ Art Under
$100 Sale” - 12/3, 3-10pm. South
Park artists will knock your socks
off with original, edgy works
not seen at a typical holiday sale.
What’s more, everything is affordable, with nothing priced over
$100. The event will showcase
a diverse array of art including
painting, photography, sculpture,
neon, jewelry, ceramics, glass,
letterpress, and more. South Park
Community Center, 8319 8th Ave
S. www.southparkarts.org.
“Phinney Neighborhood Center 31st Annual Winter Festival
and Crafts Fair” - 12/3 & 12/4,
10am-5pm. 115 artists and two
stages of entertainment. Phinney
Neighborhood Association, 6532
Phinney Ave N. 206-783-2244;
www.phinneycenter.org. (See
website for list of participating artists and entertainment schedule.)
GINGERBREAD
HOLIDAY EXPRESS
Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 6th Ave
& Pike St, presents their 19th Annual Gingerbread Village, a benefit for the Northwest Chapter of
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Seattle’s top architectural
firms will team up with Sheraton
Seattle’s culinary staff to design,
bake and build elaborate gingerbread displays and holiday creations reflecting this year’s theme.
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CHRISTMAS SHIP FESTIVAL
The Argosy Christmas Ship festival is a
holiday celebration that has been a Northwest tradition for 62 years. Its main purpose
is to bring communities together to celebrate the holiday season. From their flotilla
of ships to the crowds of people who gather
onshore, this celebration is one of the gems
of the holiday season.
Each night, from 11/26-12/23, the Argosy Christmas Ship sails to different Puget
Sound waterfront communities, over 45 in
total. Choirs onboard sing 20-minute performances to those communities, all broadcast via a state-of-the-art speaker system.
On shore, thousands of people gather
around roaring bonfires anticipating the arrival of the Christmas Ship. You can either
join the festivities on board the Christmas
Ship or one of the parade ships that follow,
or join with friends and neighbors to gather
together for your own caroling tradition. If
you own your own boat, feel welcome to add
lights to your vessel and join in the festival
and help form the largest holiday floating
parade in the world!
In addition to good cheer, family and
friends, a portion of all ticket sales benefit
The Seattle Time Fund for the Needy, an annual program that raises money for several
charitable organizations in the Puget Sound
area.
For a complete schedule of sailings and
to book a ticket on the Christmas Ship, visit
www.argosycruises.com or call 206-6231445.
November 25, 2011
GREAT FIGGY PUDDING
STREET CORNER
CAROLING CONTEST XXIII
are needed. For more information,
contact Carl Bergquist at 206-6840780 or email carl.bergquist@se12/2, 5-8:30pm. The Great Figgy Pud- attle.gov.
ding Street Corner Caroling Competition
SEATTLE CENTER
is a fundraiser for the Pike Market Senior
WINTERFEST
Center & Downtown Food Bank. Attracting
11/25-12/31. Connect to the
nearly 10,000 people every year, it is Seattle’s most heart-warming holiday tradition. sights, sounds and spirit of the
With 1,000 carolers and forty-plus caroling season at Seattle Center Winterteams competing in this zany competition, fest with five weeks of FREE and
you will see everything from dancing law- affordable fun-filled activities
yers to costumed co-workers to Von Trapp- and entertainment presented by
like families. Prizes are awarded in several KOMO 4 TV. Visit Center House
categories, including: collecting the most dressed up in its winter finest or
donations, best choral performance, most explore the enchanting Winter
creative team and People’s Choice. The Train and Village. The Ice Rink
competition will be held along Pine St be- returns, along with ice sculpttween 3rd Ave and 7th Ave and at Westlake ing, student showcases and more.
On Saturday, 11/26 at 12:30pm,
Center.
EVENT SCHEDULE: 5-6pm, Pre-Com- cast members of Black Nativity
petition Entertainment at the main stage and the Total Experience Gospel
includes cast members from the 5th Avenue Choir present a rousing gospel
Theatre’s Cinderella; 6-7:15pm, Caroling songfest under the direction of the
Team Competition – listen to the caroling Gospel Queen herself, the majesteams along Pine St and at Westlake Cen- tic Pastor Patrinell Wright. The
ter and vote for your favorite team; 7:15- ensemble sings, shouts, soars and
7:30pm, Seahawks Blue Thunder Drumline; stomps with the sounds of gospel,
7:30-8:30pm, Caroling Competition Finals opera, jazz and blues. On Sunday,
& awards presentation at the mainstage. All 11/27 at 12:30pm, the acclaimed
donations benefit the Pike Market Senior Garfield High School Jazz Band
presents a program of seasonal
Center and Downtown Food Bank.
sounds under the direction of the
great Clarence Acox. Seattle CenVOLUNTEER PARK
ter Winterfest is part of Holidays
CONSERVATORY
in the City, and is sponsored by
LIGHTING CEREMONY &
the City of Seattle, Seattle Center
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Foundation, and KOMO 4 TV.
12/2, 5-8pm. To commemorate the 2012
Visit www.seattlecenter.com/wincentennial anniversary of the Volunteer
terfest for complete details and
Park Conservatory, the Friends of the Conschedule.
servatory have sponsored the installation of
energy-efficient lighting, which will frame
MUSIC
the Conservatory and remain installed
through 2012. At 5pm the Conservatory
November 26
decorative lights will be turned on, followed
by a Holiday Open House. Stop by for some
“Cool Yule - The Big Band
refreshments, enjoy the Conservatory’s plant
Theory
- Seattle Men’s Chorus
displays, do some holiday shopping, and lisHoliday
Concert - with special
ten to the soothing sounds of live harp music
guest
Megan
Hilty on 11/26 &
performed by Bill McJohn. www.volunteer11/27
only”
Big Band music
parkconservatory.org.
meets the CBS sitcom The Big
Bang Theory for a concert of toeFREMONT
tapping musical pyrotechnics.
LENIN LIGHTING
This year a live swing band, com& ART WALK
plete with brass and saxophones
12/2, 5pm-9pm. Celebrate the lighting will complement a program filled
of Fremont’s Lenin statue at Red Triangle, with holiday favorites like “Let It
Evanston Ave N & N 36th St. Santa arrives Snow,” “Walkin’ In A Winter Wonin Fremont and helps light the statue along derland,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Have
with the help of many elves. A local band Yourself a Merry Little Christwill provide live music. Peet’s Coffee & Tea, mas,” “Jingle Bells,” and “Silent
Mighty-O Donuts and Pie will provide re- Night.” At the same time, hilarious
freshments. An old-fashioned Christmas fun is in store as the show features
Carol sing along follows with hand decorat- the four exceedingly nerdy sciened song sheets provided by Our Beginning tists from The Big Bang Theory
Day Care. Fremont First Friday Art Walk and their hilarious attempts to inruns from 6-9pm.
teract with the real world. The four
characters are fond of superheGREEN LAKE
roes, Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor
PATHWAY OF LIGHTS
Who, Dungeons and Dragons, and
12/10, 5-8pm. Join thousands of fami- (in the SMC version) bursting into
lies, friends, and neighbors in this beloved song. Four very talented Chorus
Seattle tradition and travel the 2.8 mile path members have been cast to take up
around the lake, taking in the warm glow their scientific mantle of comedic
of the luminaria. People are encouraged to nerdery. Their job in “Cool Yule”
bring their own lights and candles to add to is to determine exactly why holithe ambiance. Local musicians will perform days are so magical. This results
at four sites around the lake: the Green Lake in numerous misfires until they
Community Center on the east side, the finally - quite by accident - land
Green Lake Small Craft Center (the Aqua on a winning equation. 11/26 at
Theater) on the south side, the Bathhouse 8pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave &
Theater (Seattle Public Theater) on the north University St. Tickets: $27-$77.
side, and the arch on the east of side of the 206-388-1400; www.flyinghouse.
community center/pool. Warm drinks and org. (NOTE: SMC is partnering
treats will be available at those locations, as with Hopelink and sponsoring a
will donation bins for non-perishable food holiday food drive. Donations of
items for Northwest Harvest. Volunteers are non-perishable food items will be
need to help place and light the thousands accepted at the Hopelink table in
of luminaria and to clean up after the event. the outer lobby at Benaroya Hall
Individuals, businesses, community orga- one hour prior to all holiday connizations, and school and scout groups are certs.)
welcome to participate. Set up takes place
from 3:30-5pm, and the lighting of the candles takes place at 5pm,. Clean-up is from
8-9pm. Musicians, volunteers and partners
November 27
Theory - Seattle Men’s Chorus
Holiday Concert - with special
guest Megan Hilty on 11/26 &
11/27 only” - 11/27 at 2pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave & University St. Tickets: $27-$77. 206-3881400; www.flyinghouse.org. (See
11/26 listing for details.)
December 3
“A Cathedral Christmas” Seattle Choral Company’s festive
holiday concert will feature two
extended choral works. A Festival
of Carols by Frank Ferko is written for mixed chorus and harp
and is based on five Christmas
carol texts written by 19th century
American poets and hymn writers.
Advent Antiphons by Bob Chilcott
is an exquisite concert setting of
the Great O Antiphons, which
comprise seven brief prayers traditionally chanted or sung between December 17 and 23. The
Antiphons proceed in sequence,
charting events from before Creation through the Birth of Christ.
Chilcott’s masterful writing for
double choir contains echoes of
plainchant and richly expressive
harmonies. Completing the program will be numerous carols of
the season composed or arranged
by distinguished American choral
composers Eric William Barnum,
Jackson Berkey, Abbie Betinis,
Bern Herbolsheimer, and Steven Sametz. 12/3 at 2pm. Bastyr
University Chapel, 14500 Juanita
Drive, Kenmore. Tickets: $10-$27.
1-800-838-3006; www.seattlechoralcompany.org. Pre-concert presentation at 1pm with carol singalong at 1:30pm.
“A Celtic Carol - Rainbow
City Band’s Celtic-Inspired
Holiday Concert” - Rainbow City
Band takes you on a journey to the
Emerald Isle with music that will
make your heart sing and your
spirit soar, including the “The
Wexford Carol” and Robert W.
Smith’s modern masterpiece “Ireland of Legend and Lore.” 12/3
at 7pm. Edmonds Center for the
Arts, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds.
Tickets: $20. www.rainbowcityband.com.
“Duke Ellington’s Jazz Nutcracker” - Swing into the holiday
season wtih Duke Ellington’s and
Billy Strayhorn’s fun and festive
“Jazz Nutcracker,” a fanciful take
on the music of Tchaikovsky, with
additional nutcracking arrangements by Essentially Ellington
transcriber, David Berger. Performed by the award-winning
Roosevelt High School Jazz Band,
this event is toot sweet and a great
way to kick off the holiday season.
Enjoy delicious homemade treats
at intermission. 12/3 at 7:30pm.
Roosevelt High School Performing Arts Theatre, 1410 NE 66th St.
Tickets: $12-$15. Send an email
to [email protected] with
your name, phone number, and the
number of tickets for each date that
you want to attend, or call 206-5232192. They will call you to confirm
and arrange payment. Checks and
credit cards accepted. If not sold
out, tickets will also be available at
the door. www.rooseveltjazz.org.
(Also 12/4 at 2pm.)
“Cool Yule - The Big Band Theory Seattle Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert”
- 12/3 at 8pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave &
University St. Tickets: $27-$77. 206-3881400; www.flyinghouse.org. (See 11/26 listing for details.)
“Veni Emmanuel: Tudor Music for
Christmas and Advent” - Stile Antico, the
Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble from
England, rings in the holiday season with a
program centered on Thomas Tallis’s magnificent seven-part masa, first performed
in December 1554 by the combined choirs
of the Spanish and English Chapels Royal.
Stile Antico is known for their passionate
performances of impeccable intonation and
clarity. 12/3 at 8pm. Saint James Cathedral,
804 9th Ave. Tickets $40, $35 seniors, $25
side sections, $15 youth under 25. 206-3257066; www.earlymusicguild.org.
December 4
“Duke Ellington’s Jazz Nutcracker”
- 12/4 at 2pm. Roosevelt High School Performing Arts Theatre, 1410 NE 66th St.
Tickets: $12-$15. (See 12/3 listing for details.)
“A Rose in Winter - In Praise of Mary
and the Christmas Season” - Northwest
Chamber Chorus performs music in praise
of Mary, including Arvo Part’s radiant Magnificat, and Benjamin Britten’s evocative
Rosa Mystica, as well as motets by Guillaume Dufay, Josquin des Pres, and Morten
Lauridsen. The Chorus will also celebrate
the spirit of the season with music by John
Tavener, Eric Whitacre, Johannes Brahms,
and Moses Hogan. 12/4 at 3pm. Plymouth
Congregational United Church of Christ,
1218 6th Ave. Tickets: $12-$22. www.
brownpapertickets/com/event/192779.
www.northwestchamberchorus.org.
December 7
“CarolFest” - The University of Washington School of Music’s choral groups,
The Chamber Singers, University Chorale,
University Singers, Women’s Choir, Gospel
Choir and UW Men’s Glee Club, perform
carols and seasonal music from around the
world. 12/7 at 7:30pm. Meany Theatre, just
east of the Henry Art Gallery, 15th Ave NE
& NE Campus Parkway. Tickets: $10-$15.
206-543-4880; www.music.washington.
edu.
December 9
“Free Holiday Community Concert:
Breath of Aire” - With its spectacular
acoustics and elegance, the Bastyr University Chapel provides the perfect seasonal
ambiance for this annual Bastyr tradition.
As a gift to the community, President and
Mrs. Dan Church offer this free special holiday musical celebration, welcoming friends
and families of Bastyr University as well as
neighbors and community guests. Breath of
Aire, an inspirational Northwest regional
choir led by Dr. J. Bayard DuBois, will fill
the chapel with holiday and seasonal favorites appealing to families of all faiths and
backgrounds. The 100-member community
choir provides opportunities for individuals
to sing sacred music as well as classical and
lighter fare. 12/9 at 7pm. Bastyr University Chapel, 14500 Juanita Drive, Kenmore.
Tickets: FREE. www.breathofaire.org,
www.bastyr.edu, www.bastyrcenter.org.
“A Cathedral Christmas” - 12/9 at
8pm. St. Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave.
E. Tickets: $10-$27. 1-800-838-3006; www.
seattlechoralcompany.org. Pre-concert presentation at 7pm with carol sing-along at
7:30pm. (See 12/3 or 12/10 listing for details.)
December 10
“A Cathedral Christmas” - Seattle Choral Company’s festive holiday concert will
“Admirable - Anticipating the
Wonder of Antiphony At Advent” - The Esoterics present a
spectacular concert of the seven
Advent antiphons. Normally performed at Vespers, one for each
day in the week before Christmas, the seven “O antiphons” are
based on seven different monikers
for Christ found in the Bible. The
Esoterics will present three different sets of these O antiphons - in
three different languages, by three
different composers - Sieben Magnificat Antiphonen (in German) by
the mystical Estonian composer
Arvo Part, Antiphonae (in Latin)
by the celebrated Polish composer
Pawel Lukaszewski, and The great
O antiphons (in English) by Seattle’s own John Muehleisen. The
concert will begin with the combined chorus of 60 voices singing
Part’s ethereal Magnificat. 12/10
at 8pm. St. Joseph’s Catholic
Church, 732 18th Ave E. Tickets:
“Seattle Mandolin Orchestra’s An- $15-$18. www.theesoterics.org.
nual Holiday Concert” - Enjoy Christmas
December 11
and Hanukkah favorites from around the
world with an audience sing-along to add to
“A World of Song” - The glothe festivities. 12/10 from 2-3pm. Ballard
Branch Library, 5614 22nd Ave NW. Tick- rious sounds of Christmas echo
across the centuries in this proets: FREE. www.seattlemandolin.org.
gram of holiday masterworks. Bel“Holiday Joy To Go!” - The Market levue Chamber Chorus performs
Street Singers invite you to a performance magnificent music from the Reof holiday joy, winter reflections, and some naissance (Gabrieli’s Hodie Chriswicked seasonal comedy. This unconven- tus natus est for double chorus)
tional community choir plans to leave no and Baroque (Pachelbel’s Magniaspect of the season unturned. After the ficat in D, and Christmas chorales
concert you’ll find them caroling around of J.S. Bach), splendid gems from
downtown Ballard during the Ballard Art 19th and 20th century masters
Walk. 12/10 at 7pm. Ballard First Lutheran Mendelssohn, Holst, and PouChurch, 2006 NW 65th St. Tickets: FREE, lenc, and marvelous contempodonations gratefully accepted. www.mar- rary pieces by Morten Lauridsen,
ketstreetsingers.org; www.myballard.com/ Kevin Siegfried, Will Todd, and
more. Celebrate the season with
ballard-artwalk.
music for the ages! 12/11 at 2pm.
“A Rose in Winter - In Praise of Mary St. Thomas Episcopal Church,
and the Christmas Season” - Northwest 8398 NE 12th St, Medina. Tickets:
Chamber Chorus performs music in praise $9-$18. 425-881-0445; www.belof Mary, including Arvo Part’s radiant Mag- levuechamberchorus.net.
nificat, and Benjamin Britten’s evocative
“Admirable - Anticipating the
Rosa Mystica, as well as motets by Guillaume Dufay, Josquin des Pres, and Morten Wonder of Antiphony At AdLauridsen. The Chorus will also celebrate vent” - The Esoterics present a
the spirit of the season with music by John spectacular concert of the seven
Tavener, Eric Whitacre, Johannes Brahms, Advent antiphons. Normally perand Moses Hogan. 12/10 at 7:30pm. Phin- formed at Vespers, one for each
ney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500 Green- day in the week before Christwood Ave N. Tickets: $12-$22. www.brown- mas, the seven “O antiphons” are
papertickets/com/event/192790. www. based on seven different monikers
for Christ found in the Bible. The
northwestchamberchorus.org.
Esoterics will present three differ“A World of Song” - The glorious sounds ent sets of these O antiphons - in
of Christmas echo across the centuries in three different languages, by three
this program of holiday masterworks. Bel- different composers - Sieben Maglevue Chamber Chorus performs magnifi- nificat Antiphonen (in German) by
cent music from the Renaissance (Gabrieli’s the mystical Estonian composer
Hodie Christus natus est for double chorus) Arvo Part, Antiphonae (in Latin)
and Baroque (Pachelbel’s Magnificat in D, by the celebrated Polish composer
and Christmas chorales of J.S. Bach), splen- Pawel Lukaszewski, and The great
did gems from 19th and 20th century mas- O antiphons (in English) by Seters Mendelssohn, Holst, and Poulenc, and attle’s own John Muehleisen. The
marvelous contemporary pieces by Morten concert will begin with the comLauridsen, Kevin Siegfried, Will Todd, and bined chorus of 60 voices singing
more. Celebrate the season with music for Part’s ethereal Magnificat. 12/11
the ages! 12/10 at 7:30pm. Bothell United at 2pm. Holy Rosary Catholic
Methodist Church, 18515 92nd Ave NE, Church, 4139 42nd Ave SW. TickBothell. Tickets: $9-$18. 425-881-0445; ets: $15-$18. www.theesoterics.
org.
www.bellevuechamberchorus.net.
feature two extended choral works. A Festival of Carols by Frank Ferko is written
for mixed chorus and harp and is based on
five Christmas carol texts written by 19th
century American poets and hymn writers.
Advent Antiphons by Bob Chilcott is an exquisite concert setting of the Great O Antiphons, which comprise seven brief prayers
traditionally chanted or sung between December 17 and 23. The Antiphons proceed in
sequence, charting events from before Creation through the Birth of Christ. Chilcott’s
masterful writing for double choir contains
echoes of plainchant and richly expressive
harmonies. Completing the program will
be numerous carols of the season composed
or arranged by distinguished American
choral composers Eric William Barnum,
Jackson Berkey, Abbie Betinis, Bern Herbolsheimer, and Steven Sametz. 12/10 at
2pm. St. Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave.
E. Tickets: $10-$27. 1-800-838-3006; www.
seattlechoralcompany.org. Pre-concert presentation at 1pm with carol sing-along at
1:30pm. (Also 12/9 at 8pm.)
“Celtic Christmas - Music from Ireland,
Scotland and Wales” - Experience the joyous sounds of traditional Celtic choral music for the Christmas season, as well as new
music by composers from Ireland, Wales
and Scotland at Seattle Pro Musica’s festive holiday concert. The evening includes
their traditional candlelight processional
and works performed in Welsh, Gaelic, and
English. 12/10 at 7:30pm. Town Hall, 8th
Ave. & Seneca St. Tickets: $12-$32. 1-800838-3006; www.brownpapertickets.com/
event/181615; www.seattlepromusica.org.
Pre-concert lecture at 6:30pm.
November 25, 2011
Theory - Seattle Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert” - 12/11 at
7:30pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave
& University St. Tickets: $27-$77.
206-388-1400; www.flyinghouse.
org. (See 11/26 listing for details.)
“Cris Williamson & Friends”
- Decades before indie labels were
the norm, and years before women
had any real access in the industry,
see eventS guide page 20
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Maui: The best place to chill in Hawaii
by Albert Rodriguez
SGN A&E Writer
Hawaii is addictive. Those who’ve been
there can’t get enough of it. With warm
temperatures year-round, ideal tropical
settings, rich history and culture, distinctive cuisine, and laid-back vibe, it’s the
perfect place to defrost and rejuvenate
in the wintertime. And if you’ve been to
Oahu already and desire a more authentic experience, set your sights on Maui.
The second-largest Hawaiian island,
Maui is a majestic portrait of lush peaks
and valleys, sprawling sugarcane fields,
sleepy farm communities, and world-renowned beaches. “The Valley Isle,” just
north of the Big Island, boasts two major
resort areas – Wailea and Kaanapali – yet
Maui is perhaps most recognized for its
towering dormant volcano, Haleakala.
There’s also Up Country, a vast area of
lavender plantations, the hippie town of
Paia, rainforests in the West Maui Mountains, a famous windsurfing beach, and
the rustic town of Hana, which offers the
best sunrises ever. Alaska (www.alaskaair.com) and Hawaiian Airlines (www.
hawaiianair.com) offer nonstop flights
between Seattle and Kahului, but quick
connections through Honolulu and Los
Angeles are also available. While most
visitors rent cars immediately upon landing on Maui, you can access some parts
of this beautiful island by shuttle, taxi,
and public transportation (see my “footnotes” below). Start your trip by visiting
www.visitmaui.com. Here’s how I suggest spending a week on the Valley Isle.
FIRST STOP:
KAHULUI / WAILUKU
Maui’s principal airport is in Kahului,
a small city with its share of chain retail
stores, fast-food restaurants, and movie
theaters. Most vacationers skip it altogether and head directly to the resort areas, but I recommend a 10-minute drive
and overnight pit stop in the charming
town of Wailuku. With a mere 15,000
residents and plenty of true Hawaiian
hospitality – or “aloha spirit” – Wailuku
is a smooth introduction to the easygoing
Maui lifestyle.
STAY
The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono
(www.mauiinn.com) is a 10-room bedand-breakfast footsteps away from the
town’s school, church, library, government offices, and cafés that line the few
streets of its core. Hawaiian natives Tom
and Janice Fairbanks, the B&B’s owners,
will either welcome you personally to
their home-away-from-home or leave detailed instructions in the mailbox outside
the front door. Each of the Inn’s rooms
is uniquely themed with a different layout and decor, and amenities may vary
slightly. My room was on the ground
floor of the main house – the Vagabond
House is next door – and it included a
Jacuzzi tub/shower, flatscreen TV, large
bed with hand-embroidered duvet, chest
of drawers, private bathroom, antique work
desk, and a closet with umbrella, flip-flops,
and other just-in-case items for my stay.
Outdoors, the property has a patio and
garden for guests who want fresh air with
their morning coffee and newspaper. But
the fondest memory you’ll savor of the Old
Wailuku Inn is the homecooked breakfast
by Mrs. Fairbanks – macadamia nut pancakes, veggie frittatas, and fresh-baked
cinnamon rolls are prepared with love and
are simply ono (Hawaiian for “delicious”).
The B&B also features a living room, 24hour complimentary soft drinks, and beach
accessories, should you decide to make the
20-minute trek to nearby Kihei.
EAT
When in Wailuku, an absolute must is dinner at AK’s Cafe (www.akscafe.com) – that
is, if you can find it. This off-the-beatenpath hole in the wall is known for its local
favorites in a no-frills environment. Chef
Elaine Rothermel, who at times dons a hamburger- or hot-dog-shaped hat, takes a simple approach to her “Recession Is Not Over”
menu – she takes basic dishes that we know
and crave, then adds her personal touch, resulting in food that is flavorful and healthy.
The Caesar salad with blackened ono (white
fish) and creamy dressing is memorable, as
are several of her “pupus” (appetizers) like
parmesan garlic waffle fries, chicken wings,
coconut shrimp, and crab cakes with papaya
beurre blanc. Leave tummy space for homemade sweets, such as the sinful Kona mud
ice cream pie. All entrees, sides, and desserts are under $17.
For lighter fare and a cup of Maui-grown
coffee, try Wailuku Coffee Company
(www.facebook.com/pages/Wailuku-Coffee-Company), a cozy cafe with sandwiches, salads, pastries, and an array of local
newspapers. Another suggestion is Maui
Bake Shop & Deli (www.facebook.com/
mauibakeshop) for breakfast or lunch. And,
should you want to fit in with Mauians (who
have a thing for Mexican food), walk up to
the counter of Amigos Express (www.amigosexpressmaui.com) for tacos, burritos,
tamales, and daily specials, all written on a
surf board, of course.
DO
“First Fridays” are a big deal in Wailuku,
as residents – many of them artists of some
sort – come together monthly for a street
fair and party. The event includes live music, food booths, beer gardens, and door
prizes. If you need exercise, go on a selfguided “Rediscover Wailuku” walking tour
that pinpoints historical and cultural places
of interest, this being Maui’s county seat of
government and a former sugar cane industry hub.
Footnote: A shuttle ride from Kahului
Airport to Wailuku is 10 minutes and $22
(one way), and suggested is VIP Trans Maui
(www.viptransmaui.com). Book in advance
and they’ll kindly meet you at baggage
claim. Maui Bus provides an inexpensive
($1 one way) option for getting to other
parts of the island, including Up Country,
Paia, Haiku, and West Side beach resorts.
Visit www.co.maui.hi.us for a complete
schedule.
NEXT STOP: HANA / KIPAHULU
Hana is old-school Hawaii. With two general stores, a tiny post office (where actor
Woody Harrelson gets his mail), one major resort, and a couple of restaurants, this
rustic town on the island’s southeastern tip
is uncluttered, unspoiled, and overlooked
by tourists – even one of the state’s best
beaches, Hamoa, appears deserted when
the surfers go home. Hana is not entirely a
secret; Oprah Winfrey owns a strip of undeveloped waterfront land, and in the nearby
farm community of Kipahulu, celebrities
from Harrelson to Kris Kristofferson have
primary residences. Jim Nabors (The Andy
Griffith Show) has a house in the outskirts of
Hana, as did the late George Harrison. Getting here from Kahului requires a zig-zaggy
trek on a steep mountain road, famously
coined the “Road to Hana.” The journey itself is worth the adventure.
STAY
The lone resort in Hana is a beauty. Recent accolades, such as being rated Hawaii’s
#1 Hotel by Conde Nast Traveler Readers’
Choice Awards Poll and #8 on Travel +
Leisure’s list of “500 World’s Best Hotels
2011,” puts Travaasa Hana (www.travaasa.
com/hana) in a league of its own. Laid out
on oceanfront acreage, the property includes 47 plantation-style sea ranch cottages
and 23 bungalow garden view suites, plus an
on-site spa, tennis courts, swimming pools,
restaurants, retail shops, and an intimate library/media center, where the only TV set
in the entire hotel is found. My personal sea
ranch cottage was magnificently perched to
enjoy unobstructed views of the ocean from
a good-sized lanai (deck), and inside its contemporary yet modest decor with firm bed,
loveseat and matching armchair, separate
shower/Jacuzzi tub/commode, small dining table, and ample closet space allowed
me to settle in immediately. The resort’s
dining options – casual but slightly pricey
for the quality – serves everything from
three-course dinners to a la carte breakfasts. Travaasa’s spa, also a recipient of a
Conde Nast Traveler award, is situated in
the center of the resort, its backside facing
the ocean – a hot tub and beachchairs are
positioned perfectly on the manicured lawn
to inhale the view. Indoor facilities for both
men and women include wet saunas, plunging pools, and relaxation rooms to relax before or after treatments, which range from
traditional lomi lomi to hot
stone massage. All-inclusive packages include
three meals a day and
one 60-minute daily
massage, though
because alcoholic
beverages are a
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DO
The town of Hana, consisting of less
than a dozen shops, will take but a halfhour to walk through. An afternoon at
Hamoa Beach (Travaasa Hana provides a
complimentary shuttles for its guests) offers front-row seats to some of the area’s
top surfers and spectacular sights of big
crashing waves. The Hana Cultural Center and Museum (www.hanaculturalcenter.org) features many important relics
from the region. And for those looking for
an excursion, a 12-mile journey to Kipahulu puts you at the base of the Haleakala
National Park. There, you can enjoy bamboo forest hikes and cultural demonstrations. Visit www.nps.gov/hale for more
information.
Footnote: Direct shuttle service to Hana
from Kahului airport is costly. Here’s
where you’ll either need to break down
and rent a car, or make carpool arrangements in advance. However, you can visit
Hana on a narrated tour aboard a shuttle
for half the price.
FINAL STOP:
KAANAPALI / LAHAINA
The Kaanapali Beach resort area is located 40 minutes from Kahului Airport,
on the west side of Maui. It faces two
other islands, Lanai and Molokai. Kaanapali is listed as a town in the U.S. Census,
though it’s really just a strip of beachfront
properties that welcome tourists and parttime residents year-round. Lahaina is the
nearest actual town, a five-minute shuttle
ride from any of the Kaanapali hotels.
The atmosphere is relaxing, subtle, and
somewhat secluded, unlike Oahu’s busy
Waikiki Beach, which often feels overcrowded. It should be noted, however, that
most of the visitors are paired up – some
on their honeymoons, others on anniversary trips – but I did meet four single Gay
men traveling as a group during my visit.
STAY
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa (www.
westinmaui.com) rests on 12 acres of
splendid beachfront real estate, boasting 759 rooms and suites in two separate
towers with 11 floors each. Even larger
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Hamoa Beach
separate charge and the dining options
are standard, I recommend the a la carte
plan. Travaasa Hana is a serene and isolated destination-within-a-destination
for vacationers wanting alone time and
tranquility. It’s like a luxurious episode of
Lost, without the drama.
is its sister property, the Westin Kaanapali
Ocean Resort Villas (www.westinkaanapali.com), a mammoth hotel with 1,021 rooms
on 26 acres. Each is its own little village,
complete with multiple pools, restaurants,
retail shops, a daily calendar of activities,
and spacious rooms with modern amenities
and individual lanais. The Westin Resort &
Spa was more active, possibly due to more
keiki (Hawaiian for “children”) and partying honeymooners, in contrast to the Villas, which appeared calmer and quieter.
The latter is a vacation ownership property
(timeshare) managed by Westin, though it
functions just like a hotel and rooms can
be reserved as you would anywhere else.
And because some visitors are actually tenants, who stay weeks or months at a time,
all rooms at the Villas come equipped with
full kitchens and washer/dryer units. Guests
staying at one of the resorts can utilize the
restaurants and spas at either, and also at the
Sheraton (where the opening scene of Clint
Eastwood’s film Hereafter was shot) that’s
sandwiched between the two, but you’re
only permitted to use the swimming pools,
fitness centers, and other amenities at your
respective hotel. The Villas have morning
yoga sessions on its north lawn, a nice start
to your day, besides their outdoor, poolside
chair massages. All three properties are
under the Starwood banner, allowing you
to accrue award points for your stay. The
Westin Maui currently offers a “Sunsational
Savings” package – minimum three-night
stay with the third night free, daily breakfast for two, and complimentary room upgrade (based on availability). Rooms at either Westin can also be reserved by calling
1-866-716-8112.
EAT
If staying at a Westin hotel, try Pailolo
Bar & Grill at the Villas resort. It’s a sports
bar with ballpark-style food, such as the
“Bases Loaded” foot-long hot dog topped
with crispy onions and bacon. Regional
beers, signature tropical cocktails, and
well-positioned flatscreen TVs are sure to
please the most loyal football, baseball, or
basketball fan. At the Westin Maui, the Ono
Bar & Grill has an extensive breakfast buffet, yet it also doubles as a bar with evening/
nightly “Happy Hours.” In Lahaina, you’ll
come across chains like the Hard Rock
Cafe, Cheeseburgers in Paradise, and even
McDonald’s, but locals always recommend
Kimo’s (www.kimosmaui.com), and you
should take their advice. Another option, if
only for the novelty, is Bubba Gump Shrimp
Co. (www.bubbagump.com/locations/
maui), where actor Chris Pratt (Everwood,
Parks and Recreation) was discovered.
DO
The Westin provides complimentary
shuttle service for its guests at either hotel
to/from the town of Lahaina. Ask for a copy
of the shuttle schedule upon check-in or at
the concierge desk. In Lahaina, there are
dozens of retail shops that have everything
from inexpensive souvenirs to high-end
jewelry. The Wo Hing Society Hall is a tiny
museum that chronicles the history of Chinese people and culture to the area. Ferries
to Lanai and Molokai depart from Lahaina,
too. Ask your concierge for ferry schedules
and fees.
Walking distance from the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas is the Sugar Cane
Train (www.sugarcanetrain.com), an oldfashioned steam locomotive that travels
between Lahaina and the beach resort area.
The six-mile journey includes breathtaking
panoramic views of neighboring islands and
the West Maui Mountains. And should you
want to shop more, try Whaler’s Village at
the Sheraton.
A must-do when in Kaanapali, regardless
of where you stay, is the Wailele Polynesian
Luau at the Westin Maui Resort & Spa. Unlike other luaus, where food is served bufsee Maui page 17
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Ceremonials
Florence + the Machine
by Albert Rodriguez
Florence Welch is an acquired taste – not
SGN A&E Writer
everyone enjoys the alternative stylings of
So much for a silent night. What music this English phenom. Yet there are plenty of
lovers really want are new tunes to blast people who do. More famously
on their iPods and concert DVDs to down- known as
load onto their iPhones. Here
are 10 such releases
to consider getting for
friends, family, coworkers, or your favorite
grocery store bagger. Or
just download them for
yourself and that holiday
party you’ve been meaning to throw.
West Side Story:
50th Anniversary
Edition
(Limited Edition
Collector’s Set)
The recipient of 10 Academy Awards, including Best
Picture and Best Director
(Robert Wise, Jerome Robbins), West Side Story is a
classic in every sense of the
word. It was 1961 when the
film debuted in movie houses
around the globe and became the second highestgrossing movie that year.
With performances by
Natalie Wood, Richard
Beymer, Rita Moreno,
George Chakiris, and
Russ Tamblyn, and music
by Leonard Bernstein and
a young, eager Stephen
Sondheim, it’s the tale of
two rival New York City
street gangs engaging in
battle, and at the center of
it all is a love story between
its lead characters, Tony
and Maria, a then-modernday Romeo and Juliet. Robbins, who directed the stage
production, choreographed
almost all of the dance
scenes in the film, including “Dance at the Gym” and
the timeless “America.” Restored beautifully, West Side
Story: 50th Anniversary Edition (Limited Edition Collector’s Set) brings to life again
this gem of a motion picture
– the singing, the dancing, the
costumes, those thick Puerto
Rican accents, and that magical period when Hollywood was more
concerned about entertaining audiences
than filling seats. The four-disc boxed set
contains two Blu-ray discs, plus a DVD,
tribute CD, collectible memorabilia, and
special bonus features, including four
film trailers, commentary by Sondheim,
a retrospective of the impact it’s had all
over the world, and dance sequence commentary by cast members, contemporary
filmmakers, dancers and choreographers.
After 50 years, West Side Story has never
gotten old.
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and “What the Water Gave Me” stay with
you long after your iPod goes to sleep. The
best track, however, is “Spectrum,” where
Welch’s voice sounds purely angelic against
an electrifying fusion of keyboards, guitars, harps, and gospel chorus-like vocals.
Ceremonials is one of 2011’s best
albums, hands down.
The Descendants:
Music from the
Motion Picture
Various Artists
An Oscar frontrunner is the
George Clooney drama The Descendants, filmed entirely in
Hawaii. The setting for the film
lends itself to the soundtrack,
songs performed entirely by
Hawaiian musicians. Though
they’re relatively unfamiliar on
the mainland,
these artists are huge
stars on the islands and throughout the
Pacific. Among those contributing to
The Descendants soundtrack are Gabby Pahinui with five tracks (“Ka Makani Ka’ili Aloha,” “Wai O Ke Aniani,”
“Hi’ilawe,” “Leahi,” and “He’eia” with
Sons of Hawaii), Ray Kane (“Auwe”),
Rev. Dennis Kamakahi (“Ulili E” and
“Pua Hone”), Keola Beamer (“Imi
Au Ia Oe” and “Kalena Kai” with George
Winston), the iconic Sonny Chillingsworth
(“Hi’ilawe”), and Makana (“Deep in an Ancient Hawaiian Forest”), who interviewed
with Seattle Gay News earlier this year. If
you can’t go to paradise anytime soon, close
your eyes and listen to this CD – it’s the next
best thing.
Florence + the Machine,
this edgy pop act burst onto the scene last
year and rapidly generated a following of
fans and music biz types – she ended 2010
with Grammy nominations for Best New
Artist and for her music video to “Dogs
Days Are Over” from her breakthrough release Lungs. Welch’s newest album, Ceremonials, is even better. Everything from the
compositions to the vocals is a notch higher
Live at Royal Albert Hall
than her last record, and it begins with the
Adele
mesmerizing opening track “Only if for
Undoubtedly, 2011 belongs to Adele. The
a Night.” There’s more where that came British singer-songwriter capitalized on her
from, as “Never Let Me Go,” “Heartlines,” breakthrough three years ago with a com-
November 25, 2011
mercially and artistically successful sophomore album, 21, an international smash
single, “Rolling in the Deep,” and a tour
that sold out every date on its itinerary. As
a result, Adele finds herself in prime position to rack up multiple Grammy nods
when they’re announced at month’s end.
Boosting her already banner year, Adele
is set to release Live at Royal Albert Hall,
a DVD/CD recording of the artist’s live
concert at the nostalgic London venue.
The package includes the 90-minute
performance in its entirety, an exclusive
CD of the show, two cover songs – Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me”
and The Steeldrivers’ “If It Hadn’t Been
for Love” – and rare backstage footage
filmed on the day of the concert. Live at
Royal Albert Hall, featuring 17 tracks,
will be available November 29 in Blu-ray
and standard DVD versions. You can’t go
wrong with Adele.
Mylo Xyloto
Coldplay
One of rock’s most consistent hitmakers
returns to the scene. Coldplay has enjoyed
a string of chart-topping albums, from
Parachutes to Viva la Vida, and a dozen
hit singles, including “Violet Hill,” “Yellow,” and “The Scientist.” The English
four-piece is back with a tempting new
release, Mylo Xyloto, their fifth studio album in a decade. The CD isn’t the group’s
best, lacking that infectious blend of poetic lyrics, melodramatic backgrounds,
and Chris Martin’s warm vocals. Mylo
Xyloto is less experimental and more of
a pop project that finds Coldplay in a chipper mood.
The leadoff single, “Every
Teardrop is a Waterfall,” is
anthemic with a memorable
guitar riff. But it’s the band’s
duet with red-hot Rihanna,
“Princess of China,” that
leaves the biggest impression
– her voice mixes gorgeously
with Martin’s. Other cool entries are “Hurts Like Heaven,”
“Charlie Brown,” and the ballad “Up in Flames.” All songs
were written/composed by lead
guitarist Jonny Buckland and
bassist Guy Berryman – drummer Will Champion rounds out
Coldplay’s four members. If
your gift recipient is a Coldplay
fan, Mylo Xyloto shouldn’t disappoint.
Lady Gaga Presents
The Monster Ball
Tour at Madison
Square Garden / Born
This Way: The Remix
Lady Gaga
Little monsters, naughty or nice,
are getting something this holiday
season. Thanks to Mama Monster,
aka Lady Gaga, fans have the opportunity to experience her latest tour in the
comfort of their living rooms. Lady Gaga
Presents The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden arrived in stores November 21, the exact day Born This Way:
The Remix came out. The concert DVD,
nominated for multiple Emmy Awards,
premiered on HBO before its release.
The remix album features tracks tinkered
with by indie pop and electronic artists
like Foster the People, Goldfrapp, The
Horrors, and Two Door Cinema Club, to
name a few. Gaga faithful can purchase
the DVD (Blu-ray and standard) and CD
as a package called Born This Way: The
Collection, which also includes the original Born This Way disc. Feed the monster
within and the one at your office gift exchange party with either, or both, of Lady
Gaga’s newest offerings.
Twenty – Pearl Jam
Codes and Keys
Death Cab for Cutie
Helplessness Blues
Fleet Foxes
No, it’s not a combo pack. But if you’re
wanting to support music brewed right here
in Seattle, any of these three releases will
do. Pearl Jam celebrated their 20th anniversary with an aptly titled documentary film,
directed by Academy Award winner Cameron Crowe. The DVD, now available in record stores, includes scenes taken from over
1,200 hours of rare and never-before-seen
footage by the landmark rock band. Indieto-mainstream stars Death Cab for Cutie
released another great album in 2011, Codes
and Keys, which was highlighted by the single “You Are a Tourist.” The CD proved that
the Seattle-based quartet (whose drummer,
Jason McGerr, interviewed with Seattle
Gay News recently) continue to mature their
sound from one record to the next. Folk ensemble Fleet Foxes released an impressive
follow-up to 2008’s self-titled debut. Helplessness Blues feels even more organic than
the first record, thanks to songs like “The
Shrine/An Argument,” “Lorelai,” “The
Cascades,” “Sim Sala Bim,” and “Grown
Ocean.” Put a little hometown goodness in
that stocking with either of these Seattlecrafted recordings.
Eleven – Martina McBride
This is the rebirth of Martina McBride
– new record label, new management, and
newly written songs by McBride herself.
The country diva still has a winning recipe:
powerful lyrics and even more powerful
vocals. She’s always recorded music from a
female perspective intended for a female audience, at times empowering women to take
pride in who they are or sometimes to just
be thankful for what they’ve got. On Eleven, she’s at it again with songs like “Teenage Daughters,” “You Can Get Your Lovin’
Right Here,” “One Night,” and “Marry Me.”
The album is one of 2011’s best reviewed
records, according to music critics’ website Metacritic, and will probably appear on
several year-end best-of lists and surely get
a nomination or two at next spring’s ACM
Awards. For anyone who’s a little bit country, Eleven is a sure bet.
Greatest Hits (Gold CD)
Heart
Seattle rock band Heart is awaiting the announcement of the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame inductees in the coming weeks.
That’s because they’re on the ballot. Led
by the Wilson sisters, Ann and Nancy, the
group are responsible for many ’70s and
’80s pop-rock hits, including “Magic Man,”
“Crazy on You,” “Barracuda,” “Straight
On,” “Dreamboat Annie,” “Tell It Like It
Is,” and “Bebe Le Strange.” All of these
tracks appear on Heart’s Greatest Hits, the
24-karat gold limited and numbered edition. Some of the group’s most recent songs,
like “Alone” and “Never,” are left off this
17-track recording, although making the cut
is their solid cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Rock
and Roll.” Put a little Heart under someone’s
tree this year.
The Book of Mormon
Cast Recording
The 2011 Tony Award winner for Best Musical centered on the quirky culture of the
Latter Day Saints. Conceived by South Park
creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and
Avenue Q co-conspirator Robert Lopez, the
production has yet to bow to audiences outside Broadway. In the meantime, the soundtrack to this cleverly zany show is a mustown. Individual numbers include “I Believe”
sung by Andrew Rannells, “Baptize Me” by
Josh Gad and Nikki M. James, and “I Am
Here For You” by Gad and Rannels, plus the
leadoff track “Hello!” by the whole cast. If
you know someone who’s already going to
hell, send them off with a parting gift: this
devilishly good soundtrack.
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For the
Ferryman:
A Personal History
Charles Silverstein has been called
many things: psychiatrist, writer, editor,
and activist are only a few of the professional titles he has earned throughout his
vast career. But it is on the personal honors of being called friend, lover, mentor,
companion, and caregiver that his latest
book spends the majority of its focus. For
the Ferryman is more than the personal
history the subtitle claims; it is a true love
story that happens to have some of the
most important events in modern Queer
history as its backdrop.
Silverstein’s journey begins in the early
1970s, when he started his professional
career as a behavior counselor. He’s a
man in his early 30s discovering and
anguishing over his repressed sexuality.
Homosexuality is still listed – and treated – as a mental illness, according to the
American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. When
he joins a small group of professionals to
courageously challenge the medical definition, Silverstein meets William Bory,
a handsome, intelligent man in his early
20s. The two recognize their attraction
and quickly move in together.
The love they share is quite clear to
anyone reading this beautiful memoir.
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by Eric Andrews-Katz
SGN A&E Writer
And in another rare accomplishment,
the author doesn’t hesitate to take responsibility for his own actions or reactions.
Silverstein acknowledges his decisions –
positive or negative – as well as expressing the frustrations, fears, and often terrifying thoughts that anyone faces when
dealing with such situations of extreme
emotion. But through loyalty and love,
theirs is a story of finding the strength to
do what is needed when your very soul is
tested.
The author excels in recalling a time
when the shouts from the Stonewall Revolution could still be heard in the air. He
takes us from when the only public discussions on homosexuality were either “the
cause” or “the cure.” The cause was believed to be from pedophiles, and the cure
included intense therapy, electroshock, or
even pre-frontal lobotomy. He expresses
the excitement and frustrations in fighting for the offensive passage to be taken
out of the medical books, and the following aftermath of therapy exploration that
poured out from the Queer community.
This eventually led to his writing several
books including The Joy of Gay Sex, and
close friendships and collaborations with
the great writers Edmund White and Felice Picano on subsequent re-printings of
the groundbreaking work. As the plague
of ARC turns into HIV, Silverstein reminds us of the false cures that so many
reached out for. And again, without being maudlin or morose, he
keeps
Charles Silverstein
Their bond is founded on an intellectual and physical attraction, as well as
mutual respect. They are united by their
interest in literature, language, and ancient
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civilizations, as well
as keen views and
opinions in the civil
and political rights
struggles emerging
around them. Their
differences serve
to spark the passion in their relationship, and the
reader is privy
to their intimacy
– and quarrels –
in a time when
the world oppressed and severely punished love between
men.
But like in any other relationship, nothing
is perfect. While it is easy to remember and
present only a positive image of the dearly
departed, Silverstein shows the complete
relationship, warts and all. Bory’s temper
tantrums, pouting, and irrational behavior
is presented, only making him appear that
much more human and alive to the reader.
When two purple patches are noticed on
Bory’s leg in late 1984, neither man tries to
fool himself as to what the obvious Kaposi’s
sarcoma markings mean. Silverstein relates
from the heart the pains of watching someone he loves slip away, with complete and
often brutal honesty. As his partner’s illness
takes further hold, the fine line between excusing the beloved party boy’s behavior and
recognizing his slow descent into addiction
are chronicled with truthful sensitivity.
t h e
personal examples to only
a few, honestly giving clear insight to the
horrors that so many people faced.
For the Ferryman is a love story, first
and foremost. The forces that brought
Charles Silverstein and William Bory
together are the same that equally caused
friction between them; great loves will
do that. It is somewhere between that we
can relate to their dedication to one another, their often extremely human behavior, and the susceptibility of a loving
couple. Their relationship is full, running
the gamut of emotions and extremes, but
despite their often-turbulent path, they remained intact and their accomplishments
are celebrated. We the readers are but a
small beneficiary of such a great legacy.
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by Jeremy Behrens
SGN Contributing Writer
With The Invention of Hugo Cabret
hitting the silver screen this week,
Selznick is sure to be a best-seller
Even Santa needs help making toys
for all the good girls and boys out there.
With that in mind, I have compiled a
list of books that are sure to please anyone on your Christmas list this holiday
season. Because what can be better
than the gift of reading during the season of hot cocoa, fireplaces, and chilly
nights tucked under a blanket?
For the Thrillseeker
Mice
by Gordon Reece
It has been a while since I have read
a book that left me aghast at the end
of some chapters, blown away by the
sheer tempestuous nature of a character. Happily, I stumbled upon
Gordon Reece’s relatively
new book Mice just this fall,
a book rife with heart-stopping moments of tension.
The story of Shelley and
her mother – two docile,
mouse-like women who move
to the English countryside
to escape the violence from
Shelley’s peers – unfolds
beautifully and hauntingly
in this short thriller. Forced
beyond their comfort zones,
Shelley and her mother question the roles they have been
pushed into by society, raising the question, “How can
we know our breaking points
unless we have been pushed
to our limits?”
Mice is the perfect book for
that person on your list who
loves scary movies, emotionally charged characters, and
shocking endings.
For the Bookworm
Untouchable
by Scott O’Connor
This is perhaps the best book I have
read all year, and I would be remiss to
not spread the good word about it. Scott
O’Connor’s debut novel, Untouchable,
is a heartbreaking tale of a father and
son’s struggle to accept the hardships
life hands them and how they rise up to
face the challenges.
David and Whitley “The Kid” Darby
have lost Lucy, their wife and mother.
While The Kid takes a vow of silence
and David struggles to understand
what his wife was going through in the
months before her death, the two become painfully aware of the world they
live in. Set in a pre-Y2K world, the fear
of an apocalypse on the horizon is a thematic powerhouse that oddly still works
in our post-millennium mindset.
I found this book for free on my ereader, but sadly it has since turned
into a purchase-only item. Pick it up
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For Pop Culture People
How I Got This Way
by Regis Philbin
Regis Philbin’s career has been
extremely expansive – a morning
television personality to the host of
one of the most memorable game
shows to date – and his life reads
like a novel, so it makes sense that
he wrote one! How I Got This Way
is Philbin’s own retelling of his incredible journey through celebritydom, full of inspiring anecdotes,
humorous characters, and a surprising behind-the-scenes look
at America’s favorite man about
town.
Focusing on the people who
shaped the man he has become,
Philbin has penned a tale that
shows just how important personal
relationships can be and just what
networking can do for a person.
From the head coach of the Notre
Dame Fighting Irish all the way
to his bubbly morning co-host
Kelly Rippa, this book is not without
namedropping.
Many people have grown up with
Regis, something not surprising for
a man with a five decades spent in the
spotlight. Pick up this heartfelt reflection on a life well lived for anyone interested in pop culture, or someone who
woke up every morning with Reege on
their own television screen. This one is
sure to delight wannabe celebrities of
all ages.
For the Lovable Nerd
The Batman Files
by Matthew Manning
The word “superhero” evokes a lot
of images for different people. Capes,
comic books, and chiseled abs come to
mind for me. However, what is it about
mind reading or heat vision or invisibility that qualifies a person as a sutoday, because O’Connor is a
perhero? But Batman? Now there is a
literary talent to watch.
superhero.
The Batman Files may be one of the
For the Teen Reader
best superhero art books on the market
today. Using documents and articles
Wonderstruck
unearthed from the Batcave itself,
by Brian Selznick
Manning creates a pictorial history of
Selznick first appeared on
the caped crusader. Beautifully detailed
the scene in 2007 with his partand very well thought out, Manning
novel, part-comic book The
creates a history of the winged wonder
Invention of Hugo Cabret, and
that rivals a fanboy comic shrine. At
his new book, Wonderstruck, is
times, I found myself looking at press
one that is not to be missed.
clippings and wondering how I could
Wonderstruck follows Ben
have missed this in the news – only to
and Rose in search of lives
remember that Gotham City doesn’t
they have only ever dreamed.
really exist.
Rose cannot escape the mysA treat for any superhero savant, The
terious actress who haunts her
Batman
Files may be the priciest book
dreams, following her career
in a scrapbook she keeps; Ben cannot in the coming months. Pick up Wonder- on this list. However, once you see the
escape his desire to find out who his real struck and get ahead of the game with metallic Batman emblem that emblafather is. Ben’s story, told through words, this great stocking stuffer for adventur- zons the front cover, you’ll see this isn’t
just some shoddy trivia book; this is the
and Rose’s, told through pictures, span ous kids.
real deal.
a 50-year gap, but parallel each other in
this smart, evocative children’s novel.
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Gifts for the tech nerd
in us all
by Shaun Knittel
Ain’t Misbehavin’
Through
November 27
The Fats Waller
Tony-Award Winning
Broadway Musical Direct from NYC!
Sophie Milman
November
29-30
International
Vocal Jazz
Sensation
Chick Corea Trio
Featuring
Brian Blade
and Hans
Glawischnig
December 1-4
16-time Grammy Winning
Keyboard Virtuoso
Mike Stern
featuring
Richard
Bona, Dave
Weckl and Bob
Franceschini
December 6-7
Rocking All-Star Band!
Taj Mahal Trio
December
9-11, 13-18
Celebrating
Four Decades of
Blues, Roots,
Reggae and Beyond
David Lanz Annual
Winter
Solstice &
CD release
Concert
December 20-21
Grammy Nominated
Composer And Pianist
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The holiday season has arrived, and with it comes the stress
of finding the perfect gift for the
tech-savvy family member or love
of your life, although you might
not be up to speed on the latest and
greatest in the world of smart phones,
tablets, and the like. I’ve compiled a list of
products that take the guesswork away and
are sure to put a smile on the face of your
very own tech nerd this yuletide season.
$40 0,
the AW100 should
be the last camera your friend
will ever have to replace. I
would say, “Don’t drop it,”
but….
VooMote One
How many remote controls does your faiHome iW1
ther have on his coffee table? If you’re like
A Christmas party is only
me and it drives you crazy to pick through as good as it sounds (and the
a ridiculous number of controls to find the cocktails that are served!).
right one for the simple task of turning on These days, it’s all about
dad’s TV, have I got the gift idea for
you! The VooMote One is an addon that transforms your iPhone into
a universal remote. Slide it on, pair
it with the additional app (free at
the Apple App store), and use it to
control nearly all your electronic
devices. At just $99, this is an ideal
gift for just about anyone that has
a serious remote control collection
they need to rid themselves of. Just
don’t lose it in the couch cushion!
Nikon Coolpix AW100
If your friend is the type of
person who has to replace their
gadgets and gizmos every three
months because they drop them,
this camera is perfect! The compact Nikon Coolpix AW100
16.1mp GPS-enabled cam can
shoot HD movies and can survive depths
of up to 33 feet, temperatures as low as 14
degrees, and – here’s where your friend
comes in – not break after being dropped
from five feet up. With a price tag under
sound clarity. After all, you don’t want your
guests listening to Justin Beiber’s Christmas album on old stereo speakers. The
iHome iW1 is an Airplay-enabled sound
system with two three-inch woofers and two
Baconlube
Bacon’s not just for breakfast anymore!
by Mike Andrew
SGN Staff Writer
Bacon is not just for
breakfast anymore.
J&D’s Foods have
made a new breakthrough in what they
call their “neverending quest to
make everything
taste like bacon” – Baconlube!
According to a
J&D’s press release, the
new product is “the gold
standard of meat-flavored massage oils.”
The lube is water-based and “proudly
made in America,” J&D says.
Baconlube is available for $11.99 a bottle at www.baconlube.com, “just in time to
make a very happy holiday season,” J&D’s
says. Shoppers will have to buy early, however, since only 3,000 bottles were made.
J&D’s spokesperson Justin Esch told
SGN that J&D’s has been making baconflavored items since 2007. Among its
other products are bacon salt, bacon ranch
dressing, bacon croutons, bacon seasoning
rub, baconnaise, bacon lip balm, and even
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bacon pop.
“Baconlube is just the next
step in our journey,” Esch
said.
Strange as it may
seem, Baconlube’s creators
didn’t
take it seriously at first.
“Baconlube
started as an April
Fool’s Day Joke in 2008,”
Esch told SGN. “We mocked
up a fake image, wrote a blog
post, and encouraged ‘beta’ testers to
email us at [email protected].
one-inch tweeters that unleashes wirelessly
streamed tunes. Use it as your living room
system, or take it with you on the road. With
a rechargeable lithium ion battery, this $300
set-up allows for up to 10 hours of play.
Nintendo 3DS
I’ve just solved the dilemma of what
to get your nephew or 20-year-old boyfriend. Right out of the box, the Nintendo
3DS – an amazing portable gaming system – has a Netflix client, a 3D camera, a
web browser, and an
app store chock full
of nostalgia-fortified
NES goodness. What’s
more? It will play Super Mario 3D Land,
the wildly popular
video game released
earlier this month. Let
the games begin!
Amazon
Kindle Fire
Want to buy that special someone a tablet
but can’t afford the
uber-expensive iPad2?
The Kindle Fire is
your answer! At just
$199, this tech gift is a
steal! The Kindle Fire
runs on the Android
operating system – the
world’s leading operating system for mobile devices – which Amazon took and
applied some of its own custom touches
to produce a one-of-kind tablet. Amazon is the global leader in digital books,
and through its Prime membership, users can get a large streaming video library. In addition, Amazon has made
exclusive deals with publishers for the
Kindle Fire launch. For example, users will get many DC Comic e-books
that don’t exist anyplace else. For tablet owners who want apps, the Kindle
Fire delivers. The Amazon APP Store
cuts through the clutter of so many Android
apps that are available, making it easier for
the user to find and use the apps that best fit
their needs.
Over 3,000 did.”
“We received emails every day for four
years,” Esch continued, “so we finally just
relented and made it. Expectations were
built. We had to deliver.”
After developing a formula, testing it, and
running it by several focus groups, J&D’s
finally decided Baconlube was ready for release as a gift product for the 2011 holidays.
“Meat-flavored personal lubricants are no
joke,” Esch said. “This wasn’t easy.”
No joke, indeed. J&D’s cited the results of
a Canadian food preference survey that underscores the social implications of baconflavored lube.
“According to a recent survey of Canadians by Maple Leaf Foods, Canada’s market
leader in the bacon category, when asked
to choose between bacon and sex,
more than four in 10 (43%) chose
bacon,” the company noted.
“Thanks to Baconlube,
Canadians will never
have to choose
between two of
life’s greatest
pleasures again.”
Baconlube does
not contain actual
bacon, so is it kosher, SGN asked?
“Baconlube was
not Kosher certified,”
Esch explained, “but
it does qualify … we just
didn’t pay the rabbi.”
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fet-style, this one invites you to take your
seat and have a three-course meal brought
to your table. Everything on the menu was
ono, including the kalua puaa (pork) with
cabbage, fire-roasted teriyaki beef, guavaglazed BBQ chicken wings, Molokai sweet
potato with coconut, and Kona chocolate
cake. Alcoholic beverages are unlimited, in
contrast to other luaus that supply one or two
drink tickets per person. The show, a mix of
live music and dance spotlighting the Pacific islands – Tahiti, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, New
Zealand – was very entertaining. The $105
price included food, beverages, and live entertainment, and was worth every penny. For
$20 more, enjoy a VIP experience with premier seating and early cocktail reception.
Footnote: Some hotels offer complimentary rides from Kahului Airport to Kaanapali,
but shuttles and taxis are readily available
(prices vary by company), or make carpool
arrangements in advance. A cheaper option would be the Maui Bus, taking the “Up
Country” or “Haiku” bus routes from the
airport to Queen Kaahumanu and transferring to the “Lahaina Islander” or “Lahaina
Villager” route, and then a quick taxi ride to
your Kaanapali resort.
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Holiday gift
by Shaun Knittel
I’m the type of guy who dresses in layers. I grew up in the desert; suffice to say
I am not a happy camper when the temperature begins to drop and all of my skiloving friends drag me to the slopes. It
turns out my friends aren’t the only hardy
souls who brave the cold during the long
winter months and require gifts that can
stand the snow and rain from December
to March. If you’ve got a winter warrior in
your life, then this gift guide is for you.
Reevu
We Gay boys love our motorcycles to go
fast; perhaps that’s why when we buy
a crotch rocket, it scares our mothers
half to death. You want to make her
feel better for the Christmas holiday?
Ask mommy dearest for the Italian precision-engineered helmet for
Christmas – Reevu, with
rear-view technology
– and she’ll thank
you for it. Checking your rear on
a motorcycle
(e sp e c ia l ly
for new owners) leaves you
vulnerable and
tipsy. This helmet, the world’s
first with a rear view,
employs a glass-free mirror system that bends light gathered from
a tiny porthole. You view the reflected
image on a small mirror positioned at the
top of the field of vision. It can’t legally
replace shoulder checks before switching
lanes, but it should eliminate jerky recoveries and near-accidents. It will only cost your
mother $345 to sleep better at night.
BioLite
Camping isn’t just for the boys up on
Brokeback Mountain! BioLite, the world’s
first forced-air rocket stove, burns almost
anything you’d find on a trail and converts
a fraction of the heat to electricity using
a thermoelectric module. That means you
can recharge your cell phone while cooking! This juice runs a fan that sucks oxygen into the stove, creating a hotter and
cleaner flame that can bring a liter of water to a boil in four minutes. The BioLite
stove uses 50% less wood and reduces
smoke emissions by more than 95%. This
is the perfect gift for the rugged Gay man
who loves camping and checking his text
NordicTrack C2150
messages equally – even when it’s freezThe NordicTrack C2150, a new treadmill
ing outside.
that allows you to watch YouTube while
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is charted on the 10-inch touchscreen. Or
enter your own route to synchronize your
indoor and outdoor training efforts. This
is the perfect gift for any health-conscious
person in your life and just might help
them keep their New Year’s resolution.
Jekyll Carbon
working out, will help you fight off those
We LGBTs are an athletic lot, and one
holiday pounds and multitask so you won’t
have any excuse to say, “I’d love to work out of the things some of us enjoy best is
mountain biking. Have I got the perfect
but I can’t fit it into my schedule.”
bike for you! The Cannondale Jekyll
Carbon is the most versatile bike on
the mountain. Float up the climbs with
an efficient 90mm-travel trail machine.
Rock the descents with a plush 150mm
of long-travel goodness. Ride anywhere.
Ride anything. Expand your boundaries. The Jekyll gives speed up or
down with the flick of a lever.
It’s a new trail weapon for
those who want the best of
both worlds: power and efficiency with full downhill
capability.
This
Android-powered
treadmill with full internet connectivity does so much
more than just allow you to check your
email. Using Google Maps, you pick a route
from around the globe and the treadmill
matches the elevation while your progress
Zeal Optics
Recon
Soon it’ll be time
to hit the slopes! Zeal
Optics has got you
covered with Recon,
the world’s first GPSenabled goggles that
don’t just protect; they
guide. Tucked into the
frame below the right eye
is a small display that relays your current speed, pace, altitude, distance, vertical, location, time, and temperature. And
when you’re done skiing, upload your
stats with a USB cable and you can view
each run as a Google Map overlay.
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eventS guide
continued from page 5
in her own way, Cris Williamson
was busy changing the face of
popular music. Cris’s stellar vocals
and compelling persona are regarded as legendary for good reason. During an interview in Washington, DC, she conceived of a
national all-women’s record company, which subsequently issued
her now-legendary classic, “The
Changer and the Changed.” Cris’s
Music was embraced and so-called
by audiences hungry for fresh, bold
sound able to match the uncharted
waters of the mid-seventies. It took
close to a decade for the genre to
earn a critical reception, and by
that time Cris’s astounding vocals
were earning rave reviews. Finally,
the stage had been set for women,
and particularly Lesbians, to write,
produce, record, and issue their
own material - on their own terms.
Heralded by The Boston Globe as,
“a brilliant lyricist and composer,”
Cris’s music has always defied
categorization. Whether it’s the
vibrant clarity of “Blue Rider,” or
the live concert recording celebrating the fifteen anniversary of the
anthemic “Changer,” Williamson
continues to traverse the musical
and lyrical map. A dynamic performer, she electrifies, empowers,
and enlightens audiences across
the generational and musical
spectrum. 12/11 at 7:30pm. The
Triple Door, 216 Union St. Tickets: $20-advance, $25-at the door.
www.criswilliamson.com; www.
thetripledoor.com.
December 15
Theory - Seattle Men’s Chorus
Holiday Concert - in Tacoma” 12/15 at 8pm. Pantages Theatre,
901 Broadway, Tacoma. Tickets:
$42 & $56. 253-591-5894; 800291-7593; www.broadwaycenter.
org. (See 11/26 listing for details.)
December 16
listing for details.)
Ave. & University St. Tickets: $20-$110. seniors, $25 side sections, $15 un206-215-4747; 1-866-833-4747; www.se- der 25. 206-325-7066; www.earlymusicguild.org.
“Northern Lights” - Long before “Silent attlesymphony.org.
Night” (“Stille Nacht”) became popular,
January 7
countries with the darkest winter months
December 21
produced wonderful carols about light and
“Rachmaninoff: All-Night
peace. Medieval Women’s Choir presents
“A Festival of Lessons & Carols” “Northern Lights,” music to celebrate the Experience the story of the Nativity told Vigil” - For the first time in its
season from Finland (Piae Cantiones), Den- through readings, choral settings and au- twenty-year history, Cappella Romark, the British Isles, Germany and the dience sing-along carols when the Seattle mana sings in its entirety the monNetherlands. With soloist Marian Seibert. Symphony presents “A Festival of Lessons umental All-Night Vigil (the so12/17 at 8pm. St James Cathedral, 804 9th & Carols” with the Northwest Boychoir, Vo- called “Vespers” ) by Sergei RaAve. Tickets: $25-reserved seating by ad- calpoint! Seattle and members of the North- chmaninoff. Inspired by a contemvance donation; $30-general seating at the west Sinfonia. 12/21 at 7:30pm. Benaroya porary movement to recover Rusdoor; students/seniors pay as able. 206-264- Hall, 3rd Ave. & University St. Tickets: $20- sia’s ancient spiritual and musical
4822; www.medievalwomenschoir.org.
$86. 206-215-4747; 1-866-833-4747; www. culture, Rachmaninoff surpassed
seattlesymphony.org. (This concert is per- his predecessors Kastalsky and
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formed throughout Seattle for the holidays. Smolensky with the brilliance of
For additional dates and venues, visit www. his settings of Znamenny and Kievan chants. Scored for large cho“Handel’s Messiah” - Experience Han- northwestchoirs.org.)
rus and soloists, his Vigil is today
del’s masterful Messiah with the Seattle
widely regarded as the outstanding
Symphony and Chorale, an annual holiday
December 22
masterpiece of the Russian choral
tradition! Audience members are invited to
bring non-perishable food to donate to Food
“Cool Yule - The Big Band Theory - tradition. 1/7 at 8pm. Saint James
Lifeline. 12/18 at 2pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Seattle Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert” Cathedral, 804 9th Ave. Tickets:
Ave & University St. Tickets: $20-$91. 206- - 12/22 at 7:30pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave $22-$41. 1-800-494-8497; www.
215-4747; 1-866-833-4747; www.seattle- & University St. Tickets: $27-$77. 206-388- cappellaromana.org.
symphony.org. (Also 12/16 at 8pm & 12/17 1400; www.flyinghouse.org. (See 11/26 listat 1pm & 8pm.)
ing for details.)
THEATRE & DANCE
“A World of Song” - The glorious sounds
of Christmas echo across the centuries in
this program of holiday masterworks. Bellevue Chamber Chorus performs magnificent music from the Renaissance (Gabrieli’s
Hodie Christus natus est for double chorus)
and Baroque (Pachelbel’s Magnificat in D,
and Christmas chorales of J.S. Bach), splendid gems from 19th and 20th century masters Mendelssohn, Holst, and Poulenc, and
marvelous contemporary pieces by Morten
Lauridsen, Kevin Siegfried, Will Todd, and
more. Celebrate the season with music for
the ages! 12/18 at 3pm. Prospect Congregational United Church of Christ, 1919 E.
Prospect St. Tickets: $9-$18. 425-881-0445;
www.bellevuechamberchorus.net.
“Christmas Oratorio” - Orchestra Seattle and the Seattle Chamber Singers (OSSCS) presents Bach’s beloved Christmas
Oratorio. Hans Juergen Schnoor travels
from Lubeck Germany to lead the performance. One of Germany’s leading performers of early keyboard music, Schnoor
is also a noted conductor of period instrument performances of Bach’s instrumental
and choral works. The Christmas Oratorio,
also known as “Germany’s Messiah,” is
performed in six parts and OSSCS will perform it in its entirety. Soloists include Maike
Albrecht, soprano; Melissa Plagemann, alto;
Wesley Rogers, tenor; and Steven Tachell,
baritone/bass. 12/18 at 3pm. First Free
Methodist Church, 3200 3rd Ave W. Tickets: $10-$20; youth ages 7-17 FREE. 1-800838-3006; www.brownpapertickets.com/
event/195069; www.osscs.org. Free parking
at the church.
“Handel’s Messiah” - Experience Handel’s masterful Messiah
with the Seattle Symphony and
Chorale, an annual holiday tradition! Audience members are invited to bring non-perishable food
to donate to Food Lifeline. 12/16
at 8pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave
& University St. Tickets: $20-$91.
206-215-4747; 1-866-833-4747;
www.seattlesymphony.org. (Also
“Cool Yule - The Big Band Theory 12/17 at 1pm & 8pm & 12/18 at
Seattle Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert”
2pm.)
- 12/18 at 7:30pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave
& University St. Tickets: $27-$77. 206-388December 17
1400; www.flyinghouse.org. (See 11/26 list“Handel’s Messiah” - Experi- ing for details.)
ence Handel’s masterful Messiah
December 19
with the Seattle Symphony and
Chorale, an annual holiday tradi“Cool Yule - The Big Band Theory tion! Audience members are invited to bring non-perishable food Seattle Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert”
to donate to Food Lifeline. 12/17 - 12/19 at 7:30pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave
at 1pm & 8pm. Benaroya Hall, & University St. Tickets: $27-$77. 206-3883rd Ave & University St. Tickets: 1400; www.flyinghouse.org. (See 11/26 list$20-$91. 206-215-4747; 1-866- ing for details.)
833-4747; www.seattlesymphony.
December 20
org. (Also 12/16 at 8pm & 12/18 at
2pm.)
“Go Tell It On The Mountain - The
“Cool Yule - The Big Band Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show”
Theory - Seattle Men’s Chorus - Celebrate the holidays with one of the livHoliday Concert - in Everett” - ing legends of gospel! The Blind Boys have
12/17 at 8pm. Everett Civic Au- performed their uplifting music across the
ditorium, 2415 Colby St, Everett. globe; now, they bring their special GramTickets: $22-$42. 206-388-1400; my Award-winning Christmas show to Sewww.flyinghouse.org. (See 11/26 attle. 12/20 at 7:30pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd
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December 23
“Cool Yule - The Big Band Theory - Seattle Men’s Chorus Holiday Concert” 12/23 at 2pm & 8pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd
Ave & University St. Tickets: $27-$77. 206388-1400; www.flyinghouse.org. (See 11/26
listing for details.)
December 26
“Sacred Music by Duke Ellington” - Inspired by the civil-rights movement of the
1960s, Duke Ellington’s Sacred Music is
both serious and swinging, a reverent and
hip body of jazz composition, written late in
Ellington’s career, for jazz big band, vocal
and instrumental soloists, gospel choir, and
tap dancers. Earshot Jazz’s annual concert
of Duke Ellington’s Sacred Music features
the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, codirected by Michael Brockman and Clarence Acox, guest vocalists Everett Greene
and Nichol Eskridge, the Northwest Chamber Chorus, and special guest tap-dancer
Alex Dugdale. This special concert honors
Ellington and what he called “the most important music he’d ever written.” 12/26 at
7:30pm. Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave. Tickets:
$15-$34. www.brownpapertickets.com/
event/198938; www.earshotjazz.org.
December 28-31
“Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony” - Gerard Schwarz returns to the stage in his first
concert as conductor laureate for a Seattle
Symphony holiday tradition. Beethoven’s
Ninth, with its famous “Ode to Joy” finale,
features the Seattle Symphony Chorale and
distinguished soloists. Also on the program,
Engelbert Humperdink’s Suite from Hansel
and Gretel and Beethoven’s Symphony No.
9 in D minor, Op. 125, “Choral.” 12/28 &
12/29 at 7:30pm, 12/30 at 8pm, 12/31 at
9pm with special post-concert New Year’s
Eve party. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave & University St. Tickets: $25-$130; 12/31-$50$150. 206-215-4747; 1-866-833-4747; www.
seattlesymphony.org.
December 30
“A Toast to Brandenburg” - Seattle Baroque Orchestra is joined by flutist Janet See
and recorder players Vicki Boeckman and
Judith Linsenberg in their special holiday
concert of concertos for multiple instruments by Bach and Telemann. The program
includes Bach’s fourth and fifth Brandenburg concertos, highlighting the dazzling
virtuosity of Seattle Baroque Orchestra’s Ingrid Matthews and Byron Schenkman, and
Bach’s beloved Air from the third orchestral
suite, Air on the G String. 12/30 at 8pm.
Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave. Tickets: $40, $35
“A Child’s Christmas in
Wales” - Stone Soup Theatre
presents their adaptation of Dylan
Thomas’ exquisite and magical
memoir of his childhood Christmas. Runs 12/8-12/24. Stone
Soup Theatre DownStage, 4029
Stone Way N. Tickets: $18 general; $16 per person for groups of
four or more people; 12/8 preview
$9. 206-633-1883. www.stonesouptheatre.com.
“A Christmas Carol” - ACT
Theatre’s annual presentation of
Charles Dickens’ classic, adapted
by Gregory A. Falls. Gather your
loved ones and join us for the 35th
Anniversary production of a true
Seattle holiday tradition: a ripping good telling of the story of
Ebenezer Scrooge, the miserly
businessman who requires the intervention of a few ghosts (and a bit
of time-travel) to understand the
true meaning of Christmas. Well
over a century after its writing,
Dickens’ classic tale of hope and
redemption continues to remind us
what’s really worth celebrating –
at the holidays, or any time. Runs
11/25-12/24. ACT Theatre, 700
Union St. Tickets: $22 to $49. 206292-7676; www.acttheatre.org
“A(n Improvised) Christmas
Carol” - Unexpected Productions
takes the Charles Dickens classic
and replays it based on suggestions
given by the audience throughout
the play. A holiday favorite for
over 20 years. Runs 12/2-12/23.
Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer St.
Tickets: $10-$15. 1-800-838-3006;
www.brownpapertickets.com/
event/87661; www.unexpectedproductions.org
“Beasley’s Christmas Party”
- Taproot Theatre invites you to
a Christmas party as big as your
imagination! Can one man’s kindness really be the answer to one
child’s Christmas wish? David
Beasley believes it can and sets out
to show us that “Christmas time is
the best time because it is the kindest time.” Full of quick changes,
side-splitting antics and surprising
twists, four actors weave this heartwarming tale that will delight and
entertain your whole family. Runs
11/18-12/30. Taproot Theatre, 204
N. 85th St. Tickets: $27-$35, 11/18
& 11/19 previews $20-$22, with
student/senior/pay-what-you-can
discounts. 781-9707; www.taproottheatre.org. (This Christmas
Taproot Theatre is proud to be an
official drop-off location for the
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.
Call box office for info/details.)
“The Best Christmas Pageant
Ever” - As the infamous Herdman
clan takes over the church pageant,
everyone’s traditional notions of
Christmas are challenged. See
how a story can tranform us all,
even when told by a misfit group
of kids in bedsheets. Runs 12/812/24. Seattle Public Theater,
7312 W. Greenlake Dr. N. Tickets:
$15-$27. 206-524-1300; www.seattlepublictheater.org.
“Black Nativity” - Directed
by Jacqueline Moscou, choreographed by Donald Byrd of Spectrum Dance Theater, with music
direction and arrangements by
Pastor Patrinell Wright, Seattle’s
“Gospel Queen,” “Black Nativity”
is a celebration of faith, expressed
through exuberant performances
of song, story and dance, reaching
audiences of all ages, backgrounds
and beliefs. The first act of “Black
Nativity” retells the Christmas story through the words of the great
American poet Langston Hughes.
The second act is a gospel celebration. The production features
gospel performances by the Total
Experience Gospel Choir and the
Black Nativity Choir and modern
and traditional choreography performed by an ensemble of dancers.
Runs 12/8-12/24. Moore Theatre,
1932 2nd Ave. Tickets: $25-$55.
1-877-784-4849; www.stgpresents.org/artists/?artist=1594
“Cinderella” - As timeless and
magical as the holiday season itself, the rarely-staged Rodgers &
Hammerstein gem “Cinderella”
waltzes into The 5th Avenue Theatre. Bubbling with laughter, music, and cheer, this exhilarating
treat proves that when the shoe
fits, the most unlikely of girls can
become a princess and dreams really do come true. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, “Cinderella” will delight audiences of
all ages, warming winter’s chill
with a pair of wicked step-sisters
you’ll love to hate, a magical carriage you’ll dream of, and the romance of a lifetime. Runs 11/2512/31, previews 11/25-11/30. The
5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave.
Tickets: $29-$109. 206-625-1900;
www.5thavenue.org; 1-888-5TH4TIX.
“The Dina Martina Christmas
Show” - Sleigh bells ring, are you
listening? They’re heralding the
arrival of the 61st annual “Dina
Martina Christmas Show!” Unwittingly hilarious and wonderfully
bizarre, Dina Martina is the chanteuse with the leastest; the dancer
with the hunchfront; the childlike
lady who, year after year, is the
holiday gift that truly keeps on
giving.
A perennial favorite of the likes
of John Waters, Margaret Cho,
Matt Stone and Graham Norton,
Miss Martina’s shows have long
been a favorite holiday tradition
for those who want something other than the usual holiday fare.
Brimming with botched carols,
ungraceful dances, overburdened
costumes and truly bizarre audience gifts, this ALL NEW holiday extravaganza guarantees Dina
Martina’s sidesplitting blend of
low-brow, top-notch comedy and near-acidtrip surrealism. And, due to overwhelming
demand, this year’s ALL NEW show also
guarantees the return of Miss Martina’s ace
acompanist, former child prodigy CHRIS
JEFFRIES.
Over the years, Dina Martina has sung,
hoofed, chatted and hyperventilated her
way through 18 all-new shows in Seattle and
numerous runs in New York, London, San
Francisco and Provincetown, among other
cities.
Runs 11/25-12/31, evening performances
at 8pm, 12/17-12/18 matinees at 2pm. Rebar, 1114 Howell St. Tickets: $20-$25. www.
brownpapertickets.com/event/203891;
1-800-838-3006. Must be 21+, ID required.
All bar sales at Re-bar are cash only. No
credit cards accepted for drinks.
“Every Christmas Story Ever Told
(And Then Some)” - Tired of the same old
Humbug? If you see any holiday show this
season, why not see the one that has it all?
Three actors launch themselves, and the audience, into a full-scale re-examination of all
shows holiday, from Rudolph (with a slight
adjustment for copyright issues) to “It’s a
Wonderful Life” (in a second-act mash up
that will blow your mind). And THAT’S
NOT ALL! Traditions from around the
world (some more questionable than others)
and a finale that includes “Every Carol Every
Sung,” will leave you fully holiday-satisfied
with nothing left to do but wrap those presents and drink that nog. Runs 11/30-12/24.
ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. SW. Tickets:
$34.50. 206-938-0339; www.artswest.org
“Hairspray” - Filled with the explosive
energy of the 1960s, “Hairspray” gives a hilarious and emotionally poignant tribute to
the courage needed to break down the walls
that separate us, and does it with style! Prepare yourself for some of the craziest dancing and biggest hair ever seen at Seattle Musical Theatre as “Hairspray,” winner of eight
Tony awards, takes the stage. Runs 11/1112/11, Fri-Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2pm, Thurs
12/8 at 7:30pm. Seattle Musical Theatre,
Magnuson Park Community Center Building, 7120 62nd Ave NE (enter Magnuson
Park at 7400 Sand Point Way NE). Tickets:
$35-$40. 206-363-2809; www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org.
“Ham for the Holidays: A Lard Day’s
Night” - Seattle sketch mavens Lisa Koch
and Peggy Platt (Dos Fallopia) ring in the
holidays with the 11th edition of their cult
holiday show, chock full of maladjusted
characters, tacky costumes, and more wigs
than Lady Gaga. “A Lard Day’s Night” features a plethora of questionable taste.
Country duo The Spudds give film noir a
makeover with “Double-Wide Indemnity;”
game show “Who’s Your Deity?” spanks
dogma with panelists Harvey Fierstein,
Kirstie Alley, and Professor Dumbledore hosted by Sister Mary Agnes; get to know
Michele and Marcus Bachmann up close
in “Bachman Xmas Overdrive;” Ballard
stalwarts, The Polka Dots, mangle popular
songs and the English language, polka style;
the tiny Sequim Gay Men’s Chorus add two
new Lesbian members and a name change
(S.Q.U.E.E.L.).
Runs 11/25-12/24, with half-price preview 11/23 and pay-what-you-can on 11/30.
Wed-Sat performances at 7:30pm, Sat-Sun
matinees at 3pm. Theatre Off Jackson, 409
7th Ave S. Tickets: $15-33. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/202493 or call 1-800838-3006.
“HOMO for the Holidays” - An unforgettable all-star cast brings you innovative
burlesque and cabaret performances to help
you beat the holiday blues. “HOMO for
the Holidays” is a hearty holiday fruitcake
packed with rollicksome reindeer, enticing elves, ghostly guests, sexy snowstorms,
agile angels, musical Maccabees, and new
ways to define coming home. It’s not Christmas in July, it’s Pride in December! Light
your menorah, stuff your stockings, and
“Owen Meany’s Christmas
Pageant” - The tiny, take-charge
Owen Meany is one of the most
memorable characters in contemporary literature. His pint-size
Messiah complex blossoms into
an unwavering determination to
play the baby Jesus in the church
Christmas pageant and leads to
side-splitting hilarious adventures in Gravesend, New Hampshire. Runs 11/29-12/23, previews
11/29-12/1. Book-It Repertory
Theatre, Center House Theatre,
Seattle Center. Tickets: $22-$44.
“It’s a Wonderful Life - A Live Radio 206-216-0833; www.book-it.org.
Play” - Twelfth Night Productions presents
“Peter Pan, The Musical” the classic 1946 Frank Capra film come to
life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. The en- Here in all the charm of J.M. Barsemble of actors brings the town of Bedford rie’s classic novel and its ever-popFalls to the stage, and George Bailey to the ular characters - Peter Pan, Wendy,
fateful Christmas Eve when, as he contem- John, Michael, the dastardly Capplates ending his life, he finally realizes tain Hook and his sidekick Smee,
what a difference he makes in the lives of Tiger Lily, the Lost Boys, pirates,
others. Runs 12/2-12/18, Fri-Sat at 7:30pm; Neverland Indians, fairies, Nana
Sun at 3pm. Tickets: $12-15. Kenyon Hall, the pet dog, and, of course, the
7904 35th Ave. SW. 1-800-838-3006; www. crocodile - in a sparkling musical
brownpapertickets.com/event/211250. www. adaptation direct from Great Britain, Tacoma Musical Playhouse is
twelfthnightproductions.org
proud to present the newest version
“Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol” - of the stage musical, including the
We all know the story of Ebenezer Scrooge revisions made for the 1995 West
... but what happened to Jacob Marley? End (London) production and tour,
Chained and shackled, Marley is con- with its delightful score adding to
demned to a hellish eternity. He’s even been the charm of the original classic
given his own private tormentor: a mali- and endearing theatrical fantasy
cious little hell-sprite who thoroughly en- to both old and new audiences.
joys his work. Desperate, Marley accepts Runs 11/25-12/18. Tacoma Musihis one chance to free himself: to escape his cal Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave, Taown chains, he must first redeem Scrooge. coma. Tickets: $20-$27. 253-585So begins a journey of laughter and terror, 6867; www.tmp.org.
redemption and renewal. Runs 12/1-12/24.
“Uncle Mike Ruins ChristSeattle Public Theater, 7312 W. Greenlake
Dr. N. Tickets: $15-$27. 206-524-1300; mas” - Uncle Mike returns again
www.seattlepublictheater.org. (Some scary to take your beloved and cherparts: recommended for ages 10 and up at ished holiday memories and defile
them to comedic results. “Uncle
parents’ discretion.)
Mike Ruins Christmas” begins as
“Land of the Sweets - The Burlesque a typically cheery holiday show.
Nutcracker” - A spectacle of ecdysiastic Performers take beloved holiday
pageantry, “Land of the Sweets” sets the stories from the audience and reNutcracker to a swing-era soundtrack and enact them in a sugary and warm
gives the ballet a bawdy makeover. The fuzzy way. And then Uncle Mike
perfect mix of singing, acrobatics, glam- shows up and works his irreverent,
our and smutty jokes, featuring an all-star depraved, and hysterical magic,
cast from Seattle’s burlesque A-list. Runs defiling everything he touches.
12/14-12/24. The Triple Door, 216 Union “Foul, perverted, and often funny
St. Tickets: $28-$45. 206-838-4333; www. ... The troupe’s spirit and energy
are undeniable, making this midtripledoor.com
night show a good diversion for
“Mezzo Lunatico” - Ben de la Creme Scrooges and Grinches alike.”
hosts a holiday cabaret show with Captain –The Seattle Weekly. Due to its
Smartpants, Massive Monkeys, The Vaude- raunchy nature, “Uncle Mike Ruvillians, Iva Handfull, The Heavenly Spies, ins Christmas” is not suggested for
and Toy Box Trio. Runs 12/16-12/17, from the faint of heart or children under
11pm-2am. Teatro ZinZanni, 222 Mercer 13. Runs 11/19-12/17, Saturdays at
St. Tickets: $25. 21+. 206-802-0015; www. 12 midnight. Wing-It Productions,
5510 University Way NE. Tickets:
mezzolunatico.org.
$10. www.wingitpresents.com.
“The Muppets” - With the help of three
“Wizard of Oz” - This magifans, The Muppets must reunite to save their
old theater from a greedy oil tycoon. Runs cal production, based on the Royal
11/23-11/27, showtimes 10:30am, 1:15pm, Shakespeare Company’s celebra4pm, 7pm, 10pm. Cinerama, 2100 4th Ave. tion of the 1939 MGM movie, is
presented by Village Theatre Kid206-448-6680; www.cinerama.com
stage, with breathtaking special
“Nutcracker” - The Pacific Northwest effects that will sweep you away,
Ballet’s “Nutcracker” has been dazzling the from the moment the tornado
young and the young-at-heart each holiday twists its way into Kansas and
season for 27 years. Treat your family and Dorothy, Toto and their friends
friends to the memories and magic of PNB’s the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and
inimitable “Nutcracker.” Created by PNB Scarecrow are transported “Over
Founding Artistic Director Kent Stowell the Rainbow” to adventures in
and world-famous children’s author and il- Munchkin Land, the Haunted
lustrator Maurice Sendak (Where the Wild Forest and the Emerald City. LoThings Are), “Nutcracker’s” brilliant blend cal children from the Everett area
of costumes, sets and choreography cre- will be performing the roles of
ates a magical storybook world enjoyed by “munchkins.” Singing timeless
children and adults alike. PNB’s masterful classics such as “Ding Dong the
holiday production is the highlight of the Witch is Dead,” the children help
holidays. Runs 11/25-12/27. Marion Oliver bring this beloved classic to the
McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. Tickets: $26- stage of their hometown. Runs
$123. 206-441-2424; www.pnb.org.; in per- 12/3 only at 2pm & 7pm. Comcast
son at the PNB Box Office, 301 Mercer St; Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett.
206-292-ARTS; www.ticketmaster.com
Tickets: $31-$61. 1-866-332-8499;
www.comcastarenaeverett.com
join our chosen family in celebrating our
favorite wintry holiday of all, “HOMO for
the Holidays.” Featuring an all-star cast of
burlesque, cabaret, dance, drag, and musical local luminaries: BenDeLaCreme, Kitten LaRue, The Cherdonna and Lou Show,
Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales, Fuchsia
FoXXX, ilvs strauss, James McHendry, and
Jimmy Longwell.. Runs 12/10-12/24. 12/10
preview at 7pm, 12/15, 16, 17, 22, 23 at 8pm,
12/24 at 7pm and 10 pm. Tickets: $20-advance; $25-at the door. West Hall, OddFellows Building, 915 E Pine St, 2nd Floor.
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/90561.
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Ji Ji Lee
to the cast this year. “Expect the
return of favorites like Fuchsia
FoXXX, The Cherdonna and Lou
Show, and ilvs strauss (reprising
her role as Jesus),” BenDeLaCreme said. “But also keep an
eye out for some fresh faces. This
year we are joined by Faggedy
Randy (formerly of the Cancan
Castaways), Jinkx Monsoon, Major Scales, and newcomer Jimmy
Longwell.”
Jimmy is an amazing singer
who DeLaRue Presents discovered when they held a “Bearhunt”
audition a few months back. They
say they are “delighted to be presenting him in his Seattle stage
debut!”
With such an amazing lineup
and the perfect venue, this year’s
Homo for the Holidays is sure
to be a hit. BenDeLaCreme said
audiences can “expect even
more laughs, dance numbers, live music,
and sex appeal than in years past,” but “with
the same warmth and heart that makes this
show so special.”
“Homo for the Holidays is a chance to
celebrate and to laugh, but also to bring the
fragmented pieces of Seattle’s LGBT community together in one room,” said BenDeLaCreme. “The show sprouted from a
desire to create a new reason for the season
– a reclamation, if you will. And by the reactions we’ve been getting from happy crowds,
it seems like it’s working!”
“There is so much emphasis on ‘family’
and ‘coming home’ this time of year, but that
doesn’t have to mean the same thing to all of
us,” she said. “This show celebrates the idea
that family is who you surround yourself
with, and home is where you are.”
“Bring your chosen family to make merry
with our chosen family,” BenDeLaCreme
concluded. “Maybe it will all turn out to be
the same family!”
BenDeLaCreme
delacreme
continued from cover
donna and Lou Show), and BenDeLaCreme
joined forces to create DeLouRue Presents.
“After the wild success of our first production, Freedom Fantasia (which will be
returning to the Triple Door next July), I
decided to ask them to join me at the helm
of the fourth Homo for the Holidays,” BenDeLaCreme told Seattle Gay News. “This
makes it the second of DeLouRue’s shows
and means that you can expect more sparkling spectacle, show-stopping dance, and
hilarious hi-jinks than ever before!”
“Lou and Kitten are amazing choreographers and a delight to work with,” she added. “With them in the mix, audiences can
expect to see all the elements of Homo that
they’ve come to know and love pushed to
the max.”
There are also several exciting additions
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