Faux Fur and The WildRose's 25th Anniversary Recap

If anyone could get an impressionable group of young lesbians to believe that her beautiful full length dark fur coat with lighter colored fur running around the collar and down her arms was faux, it would be Lamar.  Lamar has a gift for many things including setting the tone, keeping a gathering on track and making it fun at the same time.  This is not an easy task if any of you have ever tried it in a queer crowd - we don't mind well.  Lamar ROCKED the WildRose and frankly brought a large number of folks to the venue which made it feel like old home week.

I was personally very relieved that she was in the helm tonight and also it felt 'right' that someone who has actually been around during the Rose's tenure was doing the gig.  She honored the necessary people and did not drag it out.  She also mentioned some things that must make the younger generation feel quite left out I would guess.  For example, sex in the bathrooms is sorely missing in the Rose today from what I can tell.

Have any of you tried to go into the single bathroom with anyone?  Try it...I double dutch dare you.  I do try it JUST to get attention from the staff if I have been ignored too long and need my drink refilled.  It is the #1 way to guarantee that they will come flying from behind the bar like Lindsey Wagner as the Bionic Woman (before the mattress commercials-of course) just to monitor your bathroom habits.  They even yell sometimes as they lunge at you.  It is about as exciting as the Rose gets these days for me.

In fact, I think they get paid extra for how many people they stop per shift from doubling up and they possibly have a contest going on among the employees.  Kinda like a bonus incentive program but called TIP (Toilet Incentive Program).  Tonight would have been a perfect night to sneak in to the bathroom and I did not even think about it.  Darn...I can just see the commotion it could have started to be 86th on their 25th...kinda has a ring to it.  Oh...back to reality.


I so enjoyed seeing people I am so fond of and also making what I believe will be a couple new friends.  Going back and forth from outside to inside and seeing people that I get the warm fuzzies about is what really rocks and makes the event or any event FOR me worth the effort.  Our evening started with being met by hugs and well wishes from the fabulous door charmer with the silver tongue to match.  It was a great way to begin the festivities!  We ended the night as she chased a couple young party crashers down...you go!  I do wish we could have seen her lovely counterpart before we left but did not.  Hi-you!  It was a good night.

If we hear that two baby dykes are missing I know where to look for them as they could easily fit in Lamar's fur and slip out unnoticed.  Lucky dykes - - the perfect end to an evening I would say. 



From the heart,
Ms T

Happy New Year to all of you

I wish you all a Happy New Year! 

May this year bring us all closer together.

There are many exciting things on the horizon for 2010!

Stay tuned for my reflections of 2009 and

a preview of 2010 at a glance!

I am so grateful to you, my cherished readers.

Cobra Benefits Extended for Unemployed

If you are like me at all it is difficult to keep up on all the information that comes from the government.  Especially if you are under any kind of stress it makes it even more difficult.  For those of us that have benefited due to unemployment from decreased Cobra costs for 9 months this has been extended for an additional 6 months in many circumstances for 15 months (read on).  I have attached one article in full which has some relevant contact information so you can read as much as you would like to.

President Barack Obama on Monday signed a measure to extend a federal subsidy for continued health-insurance coverage for involuntarily terminated workers under employer group plans.
The law extends the subsidy an additional six months for a total of 15 months, up from the current nine. The subsidy applies only to workers let go by employers.
Under Cobra, the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, severed workers can stay on their employer's group health plan for up to 18 months, or longer in some circumstances, provided they pay the full premium plus an administrative fee. With the subsidy, terminated workers pay 35% of the premium.
Since laid-off workers pay for Cobra benefits from their own pockets, the federal subsidy, part of the federal stimulus package enacted last February, is meant to lighten their economic load.
Eligibility for the subsidy had been due to expire on Dec. 31 but has been extended to workers laid off between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2010, in addition to those let go between Sept. 1, 2008, and Dec. 31, 2009, under the original program.
The subsidy is provided in the form of a payroll tax credit to employers with 20 or more workers. The extension is part of the Pentagon spending bill Congress approved in recent days.
More than 14 million workers are estimated to be eligible for the subsidy, according to benefits consultant Hewitt Associates. The subsidy generally doesn't apply to those who quit voluntarily but remain on their old employer's plan under Cobra. There are other restrictions as well.
Without the subsidy, the full annual average health plan cost in 2009 was about $13,375 for a family and $4,824 for an individual, according to the nonprofit Kaiser Family Foundation, which specializes in health-care issues.
The bill requires employers to notify current and future Cobra participants of the extended 15-month eligibility. For questions about Cobra, call the U.S. Department of Labor at 866-444-3272 or visit dol.gov/cobra. 

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704304504574610550356800752.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLTopStories

Opportunities and Deadlines approaching for SEAF

The Seattle Erotic Art Festival (SEAF) truly has a spot for about anyone that has the energy to share, one just has to be mindful of the approaching deadlines which are within this post and on our Seattle Announcements Calendar.  They are doing so many exciting and NEW things this year (take a peek at how they have expanded what art will be shown with Roger Benington).  

I know that many of the people we have in our group are so talented--incredibly talented in many ways that SEAF is tapping into.  If they have not spoken to your artistic spirit before, they may be now.  Whether you have an art to share or can spare your talents in other ways, SEAF has the desire and room for you!  Please take a moment to read their offerings as there as some wonderful possibilities.    Ms T

Outgoing Volunteers Needed
Are you great at getting people to give you stuff? We need outgoing, assertive people to hit the streets to get donations of all kinds of items, such as food and beverages, lumber and paint, coat racks and hangers, and so much more.

Many businesses are delighted to assist us if given enough notice, and you get to offer them advertising space on our wildly popular website and complimentary passes to the event. Businesses are currently considering their giving for 2010, so please contact us soon if you you'd like to assist.
Write us at: seafinfo@gmail.com.

Our First Art Grant ~ Call for Interactive Installations
We are pleased to offer our first art grant to artists who create interactive installations for the next Festival.
For more information, please visit www.SEAFArtist.com.
The deadline for proposals is January 8, 2010.

Debuting a Brand New Theatrical Event!
For performance art in 2010, the Festival is striking out in a bold new direction.  Award-winning NYC-based director Roger Benington will create an original narrative framework to complement the Festival's world-class visual art exhibition.

Benington will select acts from the entire range of performance styles: ballroom dance, burlesque, modern dance, ballet, circus arts, drag performance, puppeteering -- anyone with an erotic act to share is invited to apply.

Applications are now being accepted at www.SEAFArtist.com.
The deadline for applications is January 15, 2010.  Auditions will be held January 24-25, 2010.

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Call for Visual, Literary and Performance Art
The Festival is seeking a wide range of artists for the 2010 Visual Art Exhibition, Stage Shows, Festival Store, Interactive Installations and Literary Art Showcase.
 
Artists age 18 and older of all backgrounds, countries, ethnicities, cultures, genders and sexual orientations are encouraged to visit www.SEAFArtist.com for details on how to participate in this destination event.
 
The deadline for Visual Art Exhibition submissions is January 30, 2010.
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Save the Dates -Posted on Seattle Announcements Calendar.


January 8, 2010 ~ Deadline for proposals for the Seattle Erotic Art Festival Art Grant

January 15, 2010 ~ Deadline for performance art submissions

January 24-25, 2010 ~ Performance auditions

January 30, 2010 ~ Deadline for exhibition submissions

February 14, 2010 ~ Paddles on Parade and the Black and Red Gala auction event

March 1, 2010 ~ Deadline for literary art submissions

April 4, 2010 ~ Deadline for store merchandise submissions

April 30-May 2, 2010 ~ The Seattle Erotic Art Festival

Thanks to the SEAF newsletter for all this information copied in full.

Knotty blog - - ignore the heading ma'am

Well, a blog is like a child and will not behave when not being watched by Mommy.  Whilst I was ignoring me blog...the heading pic that is hosted for free is acting up by playing invisible and washing the color out - - GASP.  Before I start changing code which could take up all my darn time instead of telling you all where you can go for New Years Eve (and other good stuff), I will be ignoring it for a short time.  Please do the same as I think it may correct itself (proof a rich fantasy life exists in my head) or I will fix it after I take care of what is important - - YOU!

I also decided to create a category for when our blog does not behave.  Some day when I am bored I may want to know how many times it has aggravated me.  Why...I don't know but I am weird that way and can just imagine that is one of the pieces of useless trivia that I would want to know.   I am calling it 'knotty blog'.  It ties me in knots and if you knew me, you would know I don't like that one bit, nope not one. 

From my twisted heart,

Ms T

New Years Eve 2010 - Seattle Area Party Events

Another year has passed and you will find parties in this email listed in this order: possible drop ins occurring in the general Capital Hill area you may want to know about followed by specific parties geared for us segueing into sexy more erotic events finishing the list and the evening.  Please note the last email you received from me was regarding the WildRose's 25th Anniversary Party that is occurring tonight (open it, hint hint).  There are 2 other email posts that each are explained if you open them.  All three email posts make up your New Year's Eve selections!


I am sure that I have missed something so please send me an email and I will add it.  I have many items lined up to send you that I hope will inform, excite and entice you my adored readers!  I must sleep at least a little to prepare for tonight.  Ms T




Here is a list of parties you may want to drop in on that may not all be women specific but are use  to seeing us folk.

• BottleNeck Lounge No Cover all night and $6 Champayne.
  
• Cuff Complex-DJ Kimberly S/Black & Blue Party. 10pm-2am, $10.
• Decade-Do-Over/Reboot the Millenium at the New Years Sing-a-Long!
  Let's go back in time and pretend the decade of FAIL never happened. Forget terrorism, war, economic doom and the worst president.  We are going to party with the your favorite music of the 90's then party like it's 1999 with all Prince at the stroke of Midnight.  Seattle cancelled it's Millenium celebration so now it's time to do it right!   Get your new decade started on the right foot.  Let's make the next 10 years the Best Ever!  We'll have a special New Years menu and a confetti cannon for the occasion...Central Cinema 1411 21st Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, 206-328-3230.  Tickets $12
  

• Neighbours til 4am $10/New Year's "2010" Dawn of a New Decade! Performance by Haffi Haff and hosts Gaysha Starr, Lily Armani, Jada and Anita Body. DJs Randy Schlager & Trent Von. The benefits of Neighbours is that they often do afterhours from 2am - 4am.  Rumor has it they may open it up to the 18+ crowd.

• Oddfellows Hall/As the World Falls Down FundRaiser for Lifelong AIDS Alliance/8pm-2am, was $125 now tickets are available for $99. A Labyrinth Masquerade Ball of performance and art with a full open bar serving the once barred absinthe, champagne, regular booze and beer that you can drink and hopefully enough food to avoid getting too smashed.  This sounds like a fabulous party and I hope they raise a bundle.  It will be quite the dress up affair and would be fun just to watch the attendees arrive I bet.
• Swank in Kent: New Year's Party with DJ Ricki Leigh 9pm, No cover and actually can be a fun bar.
• Twisted in Everett: New Year's Eve/Midnight Champagne Toast $10 cover.
• HotFlash is having a NYE party in Portland.  It has been heavily marketed but if you need information, shoot me an email and I will help you out.
  

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The WildRose is having a big New Years Eve Bash the very next day after their 25th anniversary party. Think of it as a mini Winter Pride! There will be 3 outdoor bars, stage for all our performers and DJs with plenty of room to dance it out.
    OUR HOURS FOR BOTH DAYS ARE 6pm-1am
    COVER is ONLY $5 EACH NIGHT.

    New Years Eve Line up:
    DJ Jodi Bon Jodi
    LadyJane DJ
    DJ JOY
    DJ LA KENDALL

    MC Adra Boo

    We really hope you all are able to come out & celebrate both days or even just one day with us.      

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Join us at the Re-bar on Thursday, December 31st for our Queer New Year's Eve Blowout Party! Ring in 2010 with the hottest queer girls and guys while our resident DJ Amateur Youth & Special Guest DJ Judical fill the dance floor with ass-shaking party tunes to keep you going all night long.

Doors will open at 10pm. 21 and over.

Buy Advanced Tickets and use our VIP ticket holders entry line!
Cover is $8 Advance/$10 at the Door.

Cherry takes place at Re-bar 1114 Howell Street - corner of Boren and Howell - Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 233-9873.

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The Seattle Black Pride event begins at 9 p.m. at the Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. The red carpet event includes live music by Felicia Loud and band, as well as hip-hop DJs. Tickets: $10, www.brownpapertickets.com. Information: 206-324-1520, seattleblackpride.org.

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Century BallRoom will have Seattle's best DJs will bring you a mix of salsa, swing and other dance favorites to keep you dancing all night long!  Featuring a special appearance by Cherdonna Shinatra and Lou Henry Hoover of The Cherdonna & Lou Show.

West Hall:  OutDancing on NYE (a special edition of our regular gay night)

Dinner, OutDancing & Romancing $85

OutDancing & Romancing $20

All packages include a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.  In addition, the Century Ballroom will have free coat check.  The dancing continues until 1:30am.

This is a dance-focused event.  Seating is limited:  first come, first serve.

Formal attire please - no jeans allowed.  21+

For further information, please email us or call us at 206 324-7263.

Dinners are currently sold out but you can call to be put on the wait list.

For those not wishing to dance, we'll also have a special menu served in The Tin Table with seatings at 6:00 and 9:00.

http://www.centuryballroom.com/

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Here is a great opportunity to ring in the new year with the fabulous Tamara!

The Cocktet and Tamara the Trapeze Lady are featured at a party beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the Columbia City Theater. The evening of live music, dancing and naughty burlesque also features The Commander, Babette La Fav, MC Adam Hunter and DJ D+. Tickets: $20, brownpapertickets.com,or $25 at the door. Information: 206-605-9920.

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New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball! with Little Red Studio
Thursday, December 31st @ 9PM

We'll have opening performances scheduled shortly after 9PM and special tableau performances throughout the evening for your enjoyment!

Formal attire and masks are requested
(We will have a limited number of masks for those who arrive without their own)

Dancing to DJ Michelle Love all night long

Great Complimentary Food catered by the Little Red Bistro and our preferred caterers FoodZ and Tony's Catering.  Special Drinks!

Fireworks right across the street at the Space Needle and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight

Cost:  $50 per person https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/91801

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New Year's Eve at the Sharma Center

Thursday, December 31 2009 -  8:30pm
To Friday, January 01 2010 - 2:00am

December 31st  Door opens at 8:30pm 

(Check membership requirements below)

Swing in the New Year under the Needle

Dress up and join us downtown to welcome in 2010 in style!  Prance and Play till New Year's Day and you won't even have to leave the dance floor to view the fabulous fireworks as they erupt from the Space Needle.  We’ll have a Dancing, a Toast at Midnight, party favors and a spectacular appetizer spread. Join us in ringing in a New Year and swing the night away.

Cost: $50 per couple ($40 per couple for members)
RSVP at rsvp@sharmacenter.org orcall 206-898-5876 with any questions.

*Membership is not required the first time you attend an event at the Sharma Center. On your second visit to the center for a member’s event, you will need join the Sharma Center or attend as the guest of a Sharma Center member. One your third visit to the Sharma center for a member’s event you will need to become members.

Membership is for I year.
Cost is $25 for couples or $15 for single
Membership supports our center and you get discounts to various events and classes.

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And I have saved the BEST for last.  Allena does know how to throw a party and she is one class act!  She continues to create fabulous parties, events and utilizes the talents in our community.  Brava, brava!

A Decade of Decadent inDulgence

(Ten Years of Tantalizing Torture)

Dinner, Entertainment, Dance, Raffles, Auctions, BDSM, Sex, 

and More to celebrate the New Year!

This is our 10th anniversary New Year's Eve Party.

Decadent Dinner

Nourish your sensation play! 

Please your palate with:

Roast Beast, Fish, Potatoes, Noodles, Veggies, Salads, 

Soup and Delicious Dessert Delicacies.

Excellent Entertainment

*The scrumptious Scarlett A will scandalize your senses with her sensuous moves.

*Jim Duvall and Sophia Sky will distract and detain you with a Dynamic Suspension Performance.

*Shake your booty, or your groove thing, or whatever you wanna shake to DJs T-Bone and Xavier Cross. 

Dancing from 9pm until 3am.

New Year's Eve at the Center - A Decade of Decadent inDulgence
What:     (RSVP Please!)
Schedule:     Thursday, December 31
When:     6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Dinner 8:00 PM to 3:00 AM PARTY!!
Where:     In the main space
Who:     18+. Members and their guests only.
Cost:     $30 for basic members in advance -- $40 at the door -- $15 for premium members, FREE for lifetime members

Fabulous Fundraisers

Win righteous raffle items! 

Raffle tickets are $1 each, or $20 for the length of a breast wrap.

Enjoy a Full-Service Dinner for 12.  
See Center Space, or Fetlife for Auction Details.

Fund raising efforts will benefit the CSPC, FSPC, Paradise, and Evergreen Leather Events.

Silent Auction: Items include a numbered print signed by Jim Duvall and Midori.

Auction Info
http://fetlife.com/groups/13391/group_posts/398383
http://centerspace.org/socialengine/files/forum.php?c=category&op=index&cid=79

Rough play/Rough Space
Dark and dirty play if you dare . . . in the unfinished space next door.
Ambience

Delightful decorations and long lines of lights will help feed the festive feeling of the space. Enjoy your environment as well as your experiences.

Celebrate our History of inDulgence.   Welcome the new Decade with your 
closest Kinksters - and some new ones...

Join us in a Decadent midnight toast, and in appreciating You, and the past ten years.

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, especially as a server for the Dinner for 12, Please message september dragon on Center space and Fetlife.

RSVP Appreciated
Please Note: You must prepay at brown paper ticket (or make arrangements with Allena) to get the $30 charge.

It is $40 at the door for basic members whether you RSVP or not.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/92802

$30 in Advance    $40 at the Door    Metal Members $15
Gifting of Leather Ceremony
Be a part of recognizing important leaders in our Community.

New Years Eve - Spiritual Celebrations -Self Care-Connecting Inward

This is all about self care as you can choose al-anon, meditation, a service of intention, a walking meditation followed by sharing of food, a sacred tribal ceremony or a freedom socialist party's dance with potluck to rejuvenate yourself as you finish your last day of 2009 .  There are many ways to close out a year and bring in a new one.  I know that for some of our members this has been an extremely rough year with several intense losses and celebrating in a boisterous manner may not feel quite right.  Or perhaps health issues have brought up thoughts and a new way of living in one's body.  These postings are more for the spirit, to refresh oneself for the new year.  


My warmest thoughts are with each of you that read my words as the year winds down.


Ms T


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THINK Speaker Meeting Al-Anon Family Group. 7:30-9pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Thursday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000.
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Center for Spiritual Living,
Thursday, Dec 31 | 4 – 5am PST
5801 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle WA 98105
  
HOLIDAYS - World Healing Meditation

WORLD HEALING MEDITATION
December 31, 4 AM, Celebration Hall
Gather with millions from around the world, at exactly the same time, in collective global remembrance for peace and world healing.
No childcare available.

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Center for Spiritual Living - New Year's Eve Service
Thursday, Dec 31 | 7–8:15pm PST
5801 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle WA 98105

NEW YEAR'S EVE Service
December 31, 7pm, Celebration Hall
Step into 2010 empowered and supported by Rev. Kathianne’ stirring message of intention and possibility. Have the best year of your life!
Childcare available.

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11th Annual United Religions Initiative Walking Meditation: 'Creating Cultures of Peace'

Thursday, December 31 2009, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Location : Green Lake Community Center, 7201 East Green Lake Drive N, Seattle
Contact : Info Jamal Rahman 206-633-0150 or Karen Lindquist 206-783-1618

Please come and join the Interfaith Network community for the 11th Annual United Religions Initiative Walking Meditation: 'Creating Cultures of Peace.' Enjoy music, prayer, song and a reflective walk around Green Lake, featuring prayers from spiritual leaders of the world's diverse faith and spiritual traditions. Musicians will include Yanadevi, Jon and Tova Ramer and more. The afternoon will begin near the Green Lake Community Center. This event is co-sponsored with The Interfaith Network, Northwest Interfaith Community Outreach and Compassionate Action Network.


After the walk, please join our Open House at Interfaith Community Church, located at 1763 NW 62nd Street in Ballard. Warm up with coffee, tea, cocoa and homemade soup in the First Peoples tradition of hospitality!

Thanks to http://seattle.indymedia.org/ for this event.
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 Om Culture, Michael Suzerris's great labor of love, is available as our own Long House so this community can assemble its hearts into one big love and dance into 2010!  We are located on the corner of N 35th and Pacific Streets near Gasworks Park in the Wallingford neighborhood.

Price: $10 admission for general expenses.

This is a BYOB, pot-luck food, set-up-and-leave-no-trace event!

There will be lots of soft space, time to contemplate what you are completing & calling in, a sacred, tribal passage ceremony, and yea yea: DANCE!!

Double-trouble DJ's Scot and Franklin!

Yes, we're happy for children to attend.

Please go to this link to RSVP so you can receive updates/details: http://www.socializr.com/event/279970278/31675516

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Radical New Years Eve Benefit Celebration Door donation $5, buffet donation $17 (see below)

Thursday, December 31 2009, 8:30pm
Location : New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle
Contact : Info 206-722-6057 or RWseattle@mindspring.com 206-722-2453 or FSPseattle@mindspring.com.

Join Northwest rabble-rousers for Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party's annual New Year's celebration, the red-hot spot for rebel movers and shakers. Festivities include a tantalizing Greek buffet, dancing, political comedy and a no-host bar.  Sliding scale and work exchanges available for students, unemployed and low-income people. Wheelchair accessible.

2 Labyrinth Walks on New Year's Eve

Last year on New Years Eve I did my first Labyrinth Walk and I did not know what to expect.  I dressed warm as I thought it was outside which it was not.  I figured I would be walking withing walls of tall bushes but instead we were within a very large but warm church on Capital Hill.  There was a mat rolled out on the floor of the church that people were walking around.

It did get me to thinking how much power our expectations can have about events and how it can directly affect the experience.  I felt very open to doing the Labyrinth Walk but once I started found that I had 'feelings' about whether I actually knew how to do it.  It seemed some people had a very specific way of walking while others were more casual.  There were decisions that had to be made constantly on whether I yielded to people and in what way I did so.  Some of it depended on them too so there was a social aspect to the solitude of walking in one's own thoughts.

How did I turn my body and did I feel exposed or more exposed with some people by choice than others?  Did I not want to share the spare with certain people and why?  No one spoke a word but there was definite opinions formed immediately about each other.  I realized with one man in paticular that I took a dislike to his aggressive body language and he actually spoke to me and told me I had missed a line and was going the wrong way now.  He was the self appointed labyrinth anal police. 

I thought...what a nervy bastard to be more concerned with my spiritual walking path than his own.  In fact, I had crossed a line so I could change the energy as I was tired of passing him as he did not yield to anyone including me and I was having to bump into others to pass him.  Wow...he had Labyrinth RAGE, kinda like road rage but on a cotton mat caused by walking in circles for too long in one direction.  What a trip...not just confined to a car.  Never knew until I went for my quiet little walk.

I am considering going again this year.  All kidding aside, it was relaxing, peaceful and a good place to reflect on the years passing.  2009 has been mixed for me as I know it has been for many of you with losses, struggles, triumps and blessings.  I figure every little bit helps.  Ms T

Saint Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E., offers its candlelight Labyrinth Walk, accompanied by live music, from 6-8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight. The labyrinth is based on an ancient sacred symbol used as a meditative tool. It's a replica of the stone labyrinth in the floor of France's Chartres Cathedral. The walk takes at least 20 minutes. The walk coincides with Compline, a Seattle tradition of nighttime prayers that are sung aloud at 9:30 p.m. Other labyrinths are offered on the grounds. All are welcome. Suggested donation: $5, $15 for families. Information: 206-323-0300, www.saintmarks.org

Saint James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Ave., presents a gala featuring its choir and organs in music of Mozart beginning at 11 p.m. Doors open at 7. Suggested donation: $25, at the door or cathedral music office, stjames-cathedral.org/music/.



FREE
Thursday, December 31, 2009 4:00 PM
Lake Washington United Methodist Church
525 132nd Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA 98033
425-885-3311

Ponder the past year and enter into the New Year 2010 with new insight and a refreshed spirit by walking the labyrinth, an ancient pattern in the form of a walking path, used for contemplation, prayer, meditation, and accessing creativity and intuition; the labyrinth is for use by everyone, with or without a faith tradition, indoors on a 24-foot canvas floor cloth; all are welcome.

WildRose is 25! Wed 30th/Cherry NYE Tickets

This is my first after-holiday missive as I took time with my family and banned myself from the pc.  I hope you all enjoyed your holiday traditions.  I have our New Years Eve offerings close to ready but first wanted to send out 3 items that are timely.  The most important is our Lamar is the MC at the WildRose's 25th anniversary party which makes the event worth going to on it's own.  If Cherry is your thing, get your tickets by Wednesday for New Years Eve (see below) and note that HotFlash has canceled their dance for this Saturday so check the calendar and GayZette for other things to do if you still have the party bug after NYE.

The WildRose is 25 and I was there when the doors opened as I KNOW many of you were...and I don't want to talk about it-lol!  But I will do the kind and right thing and pass this onto all of you young un's.  It will be a party perhaps to bring out some 'long term friends' and be a much better event with Lamar MC'ing (it certainly may bring out a more interesting crowd, eh?).  Notice how I avoided saying OLD!

Here's some trivia...notice the red on the floor at the WildRose?  My beloved helped paint that...probably the last painting I will see happening in my future!  I know many of you have history as well and I would LOVE to feature it in a future GayZette.  Come on, now is NOT the time to be shy! 

Read below for the Rose's announcement and maybe I will see some of you there!  Ms T

We are happy to be celebrating our 25th Anniversay on December 30th in a big way! We are shutting down 11th, putting up our Pride tents with heaters and going to throw a big bash thanking all of you for your support. We would not have survived all these years without you. Many of you have been coming to the bar since day one and some of you might have just stepped into the bar for the first time this week. Either way, all of you are greatly appreciated.

To continue the party we are having a big New Years Eve Bash the very next day. Think of it as a mini Winter Pride! There will be 3 outdoor bars, stage for all our performers and DJs with plenty of room to dance it out.

OUR HOURS FOR BOTH DAYS ARE 6pm-1am
COVER is ONLY $5 EACH NIGHT.

Anniversary Party Line up:
DJ Colby B
Burlesque Performance
DJ Amateur Youth
More performances to be announced

New Years Eve Line up:
DJ Jodi Bon Jodi
LadyJane DJ
DJ JOY
DJ LA KENDALL & MC Adra Boo

We really hope you all are able to come out and celebrate both days or even just one day with us. Please feel free to pass along this invite all your friends.

Also, if Cherry is more your speed get your tickets by Wednesday to take advance of the line cutting. bennies.

In December instead of our usual 4th Saturday we are throwing you a special QUEER NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY!

Join us at the Re-bar on Thursday, December 31st for our Queer New Year's Eve Blowout Party! Ring in 2010 with the hottest queer girls and guys while our resident DJ Amateur Youth & Special Guest DJ Judical fill the dance floor with ass-shaking party tunes to keep you going all night long.

Doors will open at 10pm. 21 and over.

Buy Advanced Tickets and use our VIP ticket holders entry line!
Cover is $8 Advance/$10 at the Door.
CLICK HERE TO BUY ADVANCE TICKETS

Cherry takes place at Re-bar 1114 Howell Street - corner of Boren and Howell - Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 233-9873.
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Last, HotFlash's newsflash is that they won't be having a Seattle party here this Saturday. 

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