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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Homo / Photo Queerview Mirror: The Citizen Phirom Fundraiser @ Chop Suey

Posted by Kelly O on Wed, May 9, 2012 at 1:45 PM

Hello! For this week's peek into queer life around town, check out photos from last night's Citizen Phirom benefit show at Chop Suey. "Citizen Phirom" is a benefit project to help a local queer (and all around rad person!) move through the impossible immigration system to gain citizenship. The benefit featured local queer bands Glitterbang, Wishbeard, and The Fancy. Also, look at all these hot people wearing their own Citizen Phirom shirt. Mine's in the mail! —Adrien Leavitt, #1 must have

Order a shirt, and read Phirom's whole story at: citizen-phirom.tumblr.com

Phirom, left.

Adrien Leavitt

Lots more hot peeps after the jump!

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Monday, April 30, 2012

Homo / Photo Queerview Mirror: Author and Subject: Contemporary Queer Photography @ PCNW

Posted by Kelly O on Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 8:05 AM

Hello again! For this edition of Queerview, I went to the opening of the current exhibition at the Photographic Center Northwest, Author and Subject: Contemporary Queer Photography. The exhibition is a nod to, as well as a response to, the nationally touring exhibition, currently at the Tacoma Art Museum, Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture. The PCNW exhibition features 10 contemporary queer photographers, including some of my personal favorites (Sophia Wallace! Molly Landreth!), as well as some of my work from #1 must have upstairs. Check out some images from the opening, which was more big gay party and less stuffy art opening (score!). The show runs until May 27th, is free, and is conveniently located on Capitol Hill. —Adrien Leavitt

Adrien Leavitt

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Homo / Photo Queerview Mirror: Party Schmarty @ Orient Express

Posted by Kelly O on Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 3:31 PM

HAY QUEERS. Soooo, I went to PARTY SCHMARTY! last Friday night at the Orient Express. For those of you not familiar with the Orient Express, it's the supposedly-haunted train-car-turned-restaurant-slash-gay-party-venue down in SODO. PARTY SCHMARTY! is put on by my dear friend Ben DeLaCreme (who I've only had a crush on my whole life), Kitten LaRue, and Lou Henry Hoover. The evening included DJ Nark, Twister, and a performance with chips and dip. All on a magical train car! What more could you ask for?! I don't know when this queer party on the haunted traincar will happened again, but I can only hope it's soon. -Adrien Leavitt

More photos after the jump, and more Queerview Mirror here and here.

Adrien Leavitt

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Friday, March 30, 2012

Homo / Photo Queerview Mirror: THEESatisfaction @ Neumos

Posted by Kelly O on Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Editor's note: Adrien Leavitt is an excellent photographer shooting all things positive on Seattle's queer scene. This is the second installment of a new weekly photo column called Queerview Mirror.

Last night I went to the THEESatisfaction record release show. I've loved THEESatisfaction since I met them a few years back. I've had the honor of booking them to play LICK!—my awesome queer party night at Chop Suey that I run with my friend Slaven—and I've photographed them for my zine. Highlights of last night's show: THEESats rocking the sold out crowd and meeting Cat's and Stas' parents at the show, who got to watch from right next to the stage. —Adrien

Adrien Leavitt

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Homo / Upcoming Unfortunate Flier Design

Posted by Brian Cook on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 4:00 PM

I’ve walked past this flier quite a few times over the last month, wondering each time who this James Elizaveta fellow is. A European DJ of great renown? The latest KEXP-backed singer-songwriter? With tickets at $25, I figured he must be some big-name artist that’s escaped my attention. It wasn’t until I passed by Neumos this weekend and saw their concert calendar that I realized this is a flier for the British alternative band James, and Elizaveta is the opening act. Maybe there should’ve been a “with special guests” between the two names.

On a personal note, I will always have a soft spot for the headlining ‘90s 120 Minutes staple. When my husband and I first made-out at a college party at his house nearly fourteen years ago, he paused the kissing long enough to ask if I wanted to hear “our song”. This struck me as a bit presumptuous, considering that we’d been friends for a few months but hadn’t kissed until this particular moment. He ran over to his stereo and put on James’ “Say Something”, a song he’d picked based on my shyness around him. And thus the album Laid was thrust upon me as an obligation. But you know what? It’s actually a pretty great record. True, most people probably remember the band for the yodel-tastic title track (ya know, “she only comes when she’s on top…”), but it’s got a lot of strong suits as well—production by Brian Eno, lyrics criticizing organized religion and celebrating sexuality, and the classic line “I’m a member of an ape-like race at the asshole end of the 20th century.” I still listen to it and its predecessor Seven regularly.

Unfortunately, I’ll be in Europe when the show rolls through town, but hopefully other fans of the band are a bit more adept and deciphering fliers than I am.

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Homo / Photo New Column: Queerview Mirror

Posted by Kelly O on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Editor's note: Adrien Leavitt is excellent photographer shooting all things positive on Seattle's queer scene. This is the first installment of a new weekly photo column called Queerview Mirror.

For the last several months, I've been working on a queer zine project called "#1 must have" We're really interested in telling stories and illustrating narratives; the project represents community/ies, support, self-expression, and love—all must haves for us. Each photoset is representative of time we spent with people, and I'm excited to continue this journey in The Stranger documenting queers around town. I'm also excited to let the pictures do the talking... —Adrien

Alice of Seattle band Royal Eyes and Slaven, co-producer of #1 must haves

Adrien Leavitt
Alice of Seattle band Royal Eyes and Slaven, co-producer of #1 must have

Adrien Leavitt
Ben

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Homo / Sex / ??!! Bare Breasts Are Fine, Just No Gay Hugging, OKAY?!

Posted by Kelly O on Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 12:15 PM

So Perfume Genius couldn't have a video with "two men embracing (not naked) because YouTube/Google said it was "promoting mature sexual themes", but this singer Rhye is allowed to post this video today?!?

There's bare boobies and everything! I might even call the YouTube cops myself.

>>>WATCH<<<<

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Sunday, January 29, 2012

Homo Midnight Haiku

Posted by Sarah Galvin on Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 12:00 AM

As we rapidly
exchange pants, you say, “my neck
will taste like cunt now.”

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Homo / Hetero / Dancing / Upcoming What Are You Doing On December 29th?

Posted by Kelly O on Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 12:57 PM

You could always go to the Orca Ballroom at the Tulalip Casino, I'm just sayin'.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Homo / Tonight Jackie Beat's 'The Nutcracker'

Posted by Kelly O on Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 1:28 PM

Jackie Beat and Randall the Panty-Hosed Reindeer

Jackie Beat and Randall the Panty-Hosed Reindeer

I've always thought that a drag queen would know how to crack a nut, probably better than anybody. NYC/LA performer extraordinaire Miss Jackie Beat is in Seattle tonight to perform the classic ballet Nutcracker, with some reworked renditions like "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Syphilis." Go! And ho-ho-ho!

Re-bar, 8 pm, $15 adv/$20 DOS, 21+. Read more in Adrian Ryan's column here.

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Friday, December 2, 2011

Homo / Hetero / Tonight Get Dressed to the Nines for Charity @ Re-bar Tonight

Posted by Kelly O on Fri, Dec 2, 2011 at 4:10 PM

"Celebrate the holiday season in style with Adé at Re-bar at the Black and White Ball—a holiday party and benefit for Lifelong AIDS Alliance—with DJs Riz and El Toro and performances by Vintage Youth, Adé, and fashions by Artstar, Danial Webster, Jordan Christianson and Lenna Peterson. Come dress up to the nines (in black and white). $10 cover for black & white formal wear, $15 without."

Re-bar, 1114 Howell St, 233-9873, 10:30 pm, 21+

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Saturday, June 25, 2011

Homo / Hetero / Dancing Big Freedia Tonight

Posted by Kelly O on Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 5:40 PM

Don't miss the Queen Diva! Wildrose! GO!

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Friday, June 24, 2011

Homo / Eurovision Gay Pride Weekend Reminds Me Of Forgettable Late 90s Euro-Dance Trax

Posted by Travis Ritter on Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 2:07 PM

You know you want it.

Maybe it's all the rainbow flags flying on Capitol Hill businesses, churches, and homes, or that one clothing shop on Broadway that pumps dance music out into the street, or the influx of fresh-faced, scantily clad gay men walking around that makes me think of the words "Eiffel 65" or "Toy Box"? I don't know what it is. BUT IT'S ALL I CAN THINK ABOUT RIGHT NOW! (And no, I didn't just do poppers.)

And that's just the beginning. More vidz after the jump.

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Homo / Pod/Vod / Radio KEXP Launches DJ El Toro's Big Gay Podcast 2011

Posted by Kelly O on Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 1:24 PM

This is so cool! And you can download the podcast for free! God Bless Gaymerica!

KEXP Launches DJ El Toro's 3rd Annual Big Gay Podcast
Celebrating National LGBT Pride Month

Seattle, WA — Seeking a change of pace from Lady Gaga during this year's LGBT Pride festivities? Listener-powered KEXP 90.3 FM is proud to announce the launch of its 3rd Annual Big Gay Podcast, 75 minutes of eclectic programming cherry-picked by KEXP on-air host DJ El Toro (aka author and entertainer Kurt B. Reighley).

This year's program spans a wide gamut of sounds by queer artists, from conscious Seattle hip-hop and wig-flipping garage rock to 8-bit electronica, neoclassical chamber music, and a rarity by Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields. Reflecting its commitment to championing local music, this Big Gay Podcast includes select cuts by Seattle artists THEESatisfaction and Noddy, Portland troubadour Holcombe Waller, and Light Asylum (featuring Emerald City expatriate Shannon Funchess, formerly of Seattle Afro-punk combo IMIJ).

The complete podcast is available to download for free RIGHT HERE.
Track listing after the jump!

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Thursday, June 23, 2011

Homo / Last Night Hunx & His Punx @ Crocodile

Posted by Kelly O on Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 4:14 PM

Kelly O

Did anyone else see Hunx try to get two (straight?) dudes in the front row to make-out at the show last night? He reached down into the crowd and tried to push the tops of their heads together! Any other show, a fist fight could have broken out. I'm so glad it didn't. God Bless Gaymerica!

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Homo Line Out, Now 6,000 Percent Gayer

Posted by Dominic Holden on Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 3:06 PM

Seattle's own Jinkx Monsoon:

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Monday, June 20, 2011

Homo / Party! / Photo Trouble Bouncy Ball In Photos

Posted by Kelly O on Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 5:15 PM

Here's some photos from Bouncy, including performers Vockah Redu and Raja. Also, if you've never been to a Trouble Disco at FRED, you might consider going to the next one. These parties are fu-uh-uh-un.

Kelly O
Raja and the Purple Cru

More photos after the jump!

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Saturday, June 18, 2011

Homo Get ready to BOUNCE!!!

Posted by Terry Miller on Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM

Thats right! Its a pink princess bouncy castle!!

That's right! It's a pink princess bouncy castle!!

Tonight is the night! The Stranger and TROUBLE present the Pre-Pride Bouncy Ball!

Raja is in town! Sammy Jo has landed! Vockah and his Cru are relaxing their backs so they can show you how they do it New Orleans bounce-style!

Savage is taking a disco nap.

We tested out the above castle to make sure it works! There are three bars and a beer/shot station to make sure you don't have a problem getting a drink!

Fred Wildlife Refuge is locate between Belmont and Boylston on Olive. Across from Captain Blacks. Entrance is on Belmont!

All proceeds from the night go to the IT GETS BETTER PROJECT!

Come down and GET INTO TROUBLE!!!

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Friday, June 10, 2011

Homo / Hetero / Dancing Learn to Bounce Dat Ass, New Orleans Style

Posted by Kelly O on Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 2:30 PM

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Hi, I'm your total babe dance instructor

Um, hey, the clock's ticking. The hour is almost upon us. Do you know how much New Orleans bounce is gonna be at this year's Gay Pride? There is gonna be azz everywhere, and I don't want all of us standing around, mouths agape. What we need, as barely-dancing Seattleites, is PRACTICE. Practice, practice, and more practice. I recently got to talk to New Orleans heartthrob Vockah Redu. I asked him how much size mattered, in the booty dept, and he reassured me, "Size doesn't matter. Practice makes perfect. To move your rump up and down, round an' round, is about creativity and motions of your body".

Well, that's kind of reassuring. I wish there was some sort of class... Oh wait: THERE IS. Vockah Redu & the Cru are teaching a dance and workout class next Thursday, June 16th, from 6-7 pm, at FRED Wildlife Center (see flyer).

Maybe there is hope for us. Redu also performs at the Trouble Bouncy Ball Pre-Pride Party, next Saturday the 18th, at FRED Wildlife Refuge (advance tickets available at Rudy’s Barbershops), and then again at the always fun-as-hell Wild Rose beer garden stage, during Pride proper, on Saturday the 24th, performing alongside Big Freedia. Oh, Big Freedia! This is going to be dancin'-est, funnest Seattle Gay Pride, in the history of Seattle Gay Pride. Mark my words.