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Friday, May 20, 2011

Electricidad, Directed by Rose Cano May 20-21st at ACT

If you know Danielle Villegas, you know she is passionate about Latino theater and theater in general.  This weekend we have the opportunity to support Latino Theater with a performance of Electricidad, directed by Rose Cano, an old friend of Danielle's.  Live theater is a great way to support the arts and has that intimate feeling.


Electricidad
May 20-21, 2011 at 7:30pm
In The Bullitt Cabaret,

700 Union Street
(intersection of 7th & Union) 
Running Time: 1 hours, 50 minutes

A new kind of Greek Tragedy.  Where the South Side Locos are Kings and Spanglish rules.

A Chicano take on the Greek tragedy Electra, Luís Alfaro's Electricidad is a brutally modern adaptation of the classic revenge saga set within gang culture of the 'barrio'. One of the foremost Latino playwrights in the U.S. and winner of the MacArthur 'Genius Award', Luís Alfaro's eye-opening rendition situates the iconic characters in the present-day world of the 'Cholo' where the South Side Locos are Kings and Spanglish rules. Electricidad is mourning her father's body in her front yard, much to the dismay of the vecinos (neighbors) and her mother Clemencia, who was rumored to have had him killed to establish her power in the gang hierarchy. A comical bilingual chorus called 'El Chisme' gossips and tries to save their barrio from inevitable cycles of violence.

eSe Teatro's presentation of Electricidad is a blend between a staged reading and a fully produced play, presented in Spanglish.

You can also see this play May 26th, 6:30pm at South Park Community Center, as part of the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative.

Cast:
Luz García – Electricidad
Meg Savlov – Clemencia
Angela Maestas - Iffy
Leticia Jaramillo – Abuela
Ryan Dominguez - Orestes
Winston Rocha - Nino
Nataly García – chorus
Ana Maria Campoy – chorus
Eduardo Villarreal Gonzalez – chorus

Crew:
Rose Cano – Director
Javonna Arriaga – Stage Manager
Francisca García – Costumes


Visit eSe Teatro's website and Facebook Page! A Central Heating Lab Event.

ACTPass Monthly Members: no charge - included in your membership! Learn more about the ACTPass

General: $10; Ages 12+ only, due to subject matter and strong language.

To purchase tickets, visit their website and select a date from the Calendar.
For more information about the May 26 performance at South Park Community Center, visit eSe Teatro's website.

700 Union Street
(intersection of 7th & Union, downtown Seattle)
Seattle, WA 98101
see Google Map

Seattle Erotic Art Festival opened today


Come explore the RED LIGHT DISTRICT this weekend!

Open Friday through Sunday!

 
Are you ready?? Seattle's sexiest event runs all weekend at Fremont Studios! Come explore the RED LIGHT DISTRICT at the ninth annual Seattle Erotic Art Festival, May 20-22.
The Festival runs Friday and Saturday, noon to 2am, and Sunday, 11am to 8pm. View the full schedule and learn about our daily themes.
Thousands will be there. Will you?

Tickets Available at the Door (starting at noon on Friday, while supplies last)

  • Friday Pass ($36): noon to 2am
  • Saturday Pass ($36): noon to 2am
  • Three-Day Pass ($65): Friday, Saturday and Sunday ($82 value)
  • Velvet Experience ($500 for two): the most decadent way to enjoy the Festival -- two three-day passes plus so much more!
  • Daytime-Only Pass ($10): valid for entry from noon to 6pm, available Friday and Saturday
  • After-Party-Only Pass ($10): valid for entry from 11pm to 2am, available Friday and Saturday
Note that Bloody Mary Sunday is a $10 suggested donation -- come back and celebrate the end of the weekend with us!

Age restrictions

Friday and Saturday, 18+ until 6pm, 21+ after
Sunday, 18+ all day
Valid photo ID required at all times

See you in the RED LIGHT DISTRICT!

For More Information visit us on the web...
RED LIGHT DISTRICT at the ninth annual Seattle Erotic Art Festival, May 20-22
Sexy Themes and After-Parties

This year, you are invited to indulge your darker side on Blood Red Friday, celebrate your playful side on Cherry Red Saturday, and join everyone for drinks on Bloody Mary Sunday (which is a $10 suggested donation to attend).

Each night's theme will be complemented by electifying after-parties
 with top notch DJs and special performances. Friday night Suspended Animation will dazzle you with live suspension bondage and sexy surprises.
 
We highly recommend our 3-Day Pass or Velvet Experience, because each day has exciting features and unique highlights you won’t want to miss. These passes include both after-parties and so much more! Tickets available at the door!
Festival Workshops
Festival Workshops...Have you ever wanted to take photos at the Center? Well the camera policy has been lifted for our two Open Photography Sessions at the Center! It's your chance to take those pics you've been fantasizing about all this time.

 
There are so many engaging workshops this year, on photography, burlesque, modelling, drawing and more. We're sure there's something that will pique your interest. Look over the list and get your workshop tickets now!


Thanks to CSPC and Allena for this information.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Opening Night - Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival - Becoming Chaz

Tonight is the Opening Party for Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival.  We are so fortunate to have this event in our community!  The festival started last night with a free showing of Sold: Examining the T in TV Advertising.
2011 Translations
The 6th Annual Transgender Film Festival
May 12-15


Becoming Chaz is the highlighted film tonight and then it is party time!

A small sidenote:  I spent 5 hours yesterday creating posts on the film festival and posts for next week when blogspot 'went down'.  Today, I found NONE of my posts saved!  Yesterday they did and today they are gone-poof.  Therefore, I am hurriedly putting together the posts again, minus the glitz so at least the information is on the blog and emailed via the GayZette.  Ms T.

Becoming Chaz

Opening Night
Friday, May 13
7pm
AMC Pacific Place 
600 Pine Street (4th floor)
Seattle, WA 98101
Growing up as Sonny and Cher’s adorable golden-haired daughter in a body he felt wasn’t his own was a burden it took Chaz Bono years to transcend. BECOMING CHAZ invites us along on Chaz’s brave and remarkable journey of transformation. As hormone shots give way to top surgery, easy going and unflappable Chaz beams with a sense of liberation and goes public with his story, putting a very public face on a widely misunderstood issue. But with his gregarious girlfriend struggling with the new realities of living with a man, it’s made clear that sex change isn’t solely a physical transition.
Intimate and nakedly honest, the film reveals the humanity and courage it takes for Chaz to ultimately embrace his true self. His moving struggle will reverberate profoundly for anyone to whom authenticity matters.
BECOMING CHAZ, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato; 2011; USA; 80 min
Your ticket to Becoming Chaz includes an Opening Night Reception at the Sixth Avenue Inn.
Sixth Avenue Inn
2000 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121

Watch the trailer for Becoming Chaz
Buy Tickets to Becoming Chaz
Tickets
$50 for a festival pass
$10 Opening Night (includes post-screening reception)
$8 for single tickets
$6 for single tickets for Three Dollar Bill Cinema Members. Limit two tickets per member per screening.
$5 youth & senior discount (youth are 21 and under, seniors are 65 and over). Youth and Senior discount is only available day of show at the box office. Must present ID. 
Buy a Translations Festival Pass
All tickets are $1 more at the door. Buy in advance and save!
The box office at the venues opens 45 minutes before the first show of the day. At that time you can buy tickets for any screening taking place that day. Cash and credit accepted.

Thanks to Three Dollar Bill Cinema!

and to the Sponsors that make this event possible.

Saturday's Films at Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival

Saturday's offerings at Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival are listed in detail and on the Seattle Announcements Calendar.  I love this film festival and always want to see them ALL!  Ms T.

Lost in the Crowd

Saturday, May 14
1pm
Northwest Film Forum
LOST IN THE CROWD follows a group of trans and queer youth living homeless in the streets of New York City, most having been rejected by their families. Shot over eight years, this groundbreaking documentary reveals the trials they must face fighting to survive in a world hostile to their very existence, and the dreams and desires that keep them alive.
LOST IN THE CROWD, Susi Graf; 2010; USA; 75 min
Watch the trailer for Lost in the Crowd
Buy Tickets to Lost in the Crowd
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Girl Inside Saturday, May 14
3pm
Northwest Film Forum
This beautiful,  heartwarming coming of age story is both an intimate portrait and a thoughtful exploration of what it means to be a woman. Following 26-year-old Madison during a crucial three years of her transition from male to female, GIRL INSIDE tracks her emotional, intellectual and spiritual journey of self-discovery that is as important – if not more than – the physical journey of hormones and surgery. Sharing the spotlight is Vivien, Madison’s glamorous 80-year-old grandmother, who has taken on the job of advising her on all things feminine. While Vivien’s attempts to school Madison in old-fashioned codes of fashion and behavior are often hilarious, the juxtaposition of two vastly different experiences of womanhood, from very different generations, raises profound issues about the nature of gender, femininity and sexuality.
GIRL INSIDE, Maya Gallus; 2007; Canada; 70 min
Buy Tickets to Girl Inside
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This is Who I Am: Shorts

Saturday, May 14
4:30pm
Northwest Film Forum
This collection of short films range from the deeply personal to the lightly comic, with revelations and confrontations happening at home, at the boxing ring, and even in the forest. Strong local films and international gems create this entertaining mix of diverse identities.
MONSTER IN THE CLOSET, Sarah Rotella, 2009, Canada, 4 min
ROBIN HOOD IS SO GAY, Broch Bender & Oscar McNary, 2010, USA, 8 min
RING FREI, Tom Weller, 2010, Germany, 6 min
THE REST OF US, Maddie Davis, Alyssa Piraino, Daniel Tayara, 2010, USA, 4 min
GENDERBUSTERS, Sam Berliner, 2010, USA, 6 min
THE LUSTY GYPSIES, Nikki Lee Taylor, 2010, USA, 8 min
SPIRAL TRANSITION, Ewan Duarte, 2010, USA, 6 min
CHRIS, Don Bapst, 2009, Canada, 5 min
SALLY’S STORY, Mark Andersson, 2011, Australia, 21 min
Total running time: 70 min
Watch the trailer for Genderbusters
Buy Tickets to This is Who I Am
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Queen Bitch

Saturday, May 14
7:30pm
Northwest Film Forum
Emmanuel (Clément Hervieu-Léger) has always had bad luck stemming from the same predicament; a desperate desire for gender reassignment surgery.  So when a high risk underworld opportunity comes along that could score enough money to pay for her surgery, plus a first-class flight to Bangkok and a buttock lift to boot, Emmanuel leaps before looking.  Based on the French novel of Laurent Martin, this film noir thriller follows a desperate girl willing to do anything to change her luck and achieve her ultimate goal. 
QUEEN BITCH (La Reine Des Connes), Guillaume Nicloux; 2009; France; 60 min
Buy Tickets to Queen Bitch
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Gender Bender Singalong

Saturday, May 14
9pm
Northwest Film Forum
You’ll feel mighty real singing along to this lively extravaganza of music video hits from beloved queer icons and gender bending pop stars. From 70s disco to 80s new wave and today’s hottest artists, there’s a groove for everyone of any gender! Wear your dancing shoes and let your inner voice be seen and heard!
Buy Tickets to Gender Bender Singalong

Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival

May 12-15, 2011
Tickets
$50 for a festival pass
$10 Opening Night (includes post-screening reception)
$8 for single tickets
$6 for single tickets for Three Dollar Bill Cinema Members. Limit two tickets per member per screening.
$5 youth & senior discount (youth are 21 and under, seniors are 65 and over). Youth and Senior discount is only available day of show at the box office. Must present ID.
Buy a Translations Festival Pass
Tickets
$50 for a festival pass
$10 Opening Night (includes post-screening reception)
$8 for single tickets
$6 for single tickets for Three Dollar Bill Cinema Members. Limit two tickets per member per screening.
$5 youth & senior discount (youth are 21 and under, seniors are 65 and over). Youth and Senior discount is only available day of show at the box office. Must present ID. 
Buy a Translations Festival Pass

All tickets are $1 more at the door. Buy in advance and save!
The box office at the venues opens 45 minutes before the first show of the day. At that time you can buy tickets for any screening taking place that day. Cash and credit accepted.

Thanks to Three Dollar Bill Cinema!

 

Sunday at Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival

Sunday the Film Festival finishes its last day with gripping topics.  I hope you have been able to see many of these films.  Ms T.
Translations:  The Seattle Transgender Film Festival

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Photos of Angie

Sunday, May 15
1pm
Northwest Film Forum
Crimes committed against people because of their gender identity, expression or status are all too common. What makes PHOTOS OF ANGIE unique is that this story doesn’t end with just another court case, but boldly goes where others leave off, exploring the transphobia of the killer himself and the culture that surrounds and supports it. PHOTOS OF ANGIE tells the complete story of what motivates this violence, providing more accurate and compelling insight that may one day help bring these crimes to a stop.
PHOTOS OF ANGIE, Alan Dominguez; 2011; USA; 55 min
Watch the trailer for Photos of Angie
Buy Tickets to Photos of Angie
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XXWHY: A Transgender Story

Sunday, May 15
3pm
Northwest Film Forum
XXWHY follows the thoughts and feelings of a young transgender man and his girlfriend living openly in India. Exploring his feelings about not having been born in a male body and the loss of experiences he yearns to have, the film is a very rare look at the life and culture of an Indian FTM making his way on the Asian continent. XXWHY was part of the specially curated KASHISH SHORTS 2010; eight Indian Queer Films from KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival that showcase the diversity of Indian queer experience and expression in contemporary times.
XXWHY: A TRANSGENDER STORY, Dr. Bharathy Manjula; 2008; India; 48 min
Playing with: REALNESS, David Barclay Moore; 2010; USA; 15 min
An African-American transman and his girlfriend talk upfront and personal about themselves and their relationship through his gender transition.
Buy Tickets to XXWhy
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Jewels of the Street

Sunday, May 15
4:30pm
Northwest Film Forum
Welcome to Schmuckstraße, which literally translates to Jewelry Road. This is where the 'Jewels Of The Street,' Eva, Kelly and a sorority of closely knit working girls earn a living in St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany.  Like a real life PRETTY WOMAN documentary, you’ll peek into the trials, tribulations and triumphs that these Venezuelan women endure to support one another.  The true gem of this documentary is the excellent cinematography and editing, drawing you into the girls’ stories and connecting with even their smallest victories.
JEWELS OF THE STREET, Rosa Baches, Dirk Manthey; 2010; Germany; 74 min
Buy Tickets to Jewels of the Street
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He is My Girl

Sunday, May 15
7:30pm
Northwest Film Forum
Clarinetist Simon Eskenazy has so much going on that he can’t finish his Klezmer record. His ailing, hypochondriac mother wants to move in with him and his ex-wife Rosalie and their son suddenly resurface after 10 years. He’s also trying to seduce a young gay man while carrying on a relationship with Nair, a young transgender Arab. But it’s Nair who helps Simon get his life in order, first by becoming nurse to his mother, and then showing him what he’s really looking for. A wry, intelligent 'rom-com,' HE IS MY GIRL is a memorable story of lost souls finding love.
HE IS MY GIRL, Jean-Jacques Zilbermann; 2009; France; 100 min
Watch the trailer for He is My Girl
Buy Tickets to He is My Girl

Translations: The Seattle Transgender Film Festival

May 12-15, 2011
Tickets
$50 for a festival pass
$10 Opening Night (includes post-screening reception)
$8 for single tickets
$6 for single tickets for Three Dollar Bill Cinema Members. Limit two tickets per member per screening.
$5 youth & senior discount (youth are 21 and under, seniors are 65 and over). Youth and Senior discount is only available day of show at the box office. Must present ID.
Buy a Translations Festival Pass
All tickets are $1 more at the door. Buy in advance and save!
The box office at the venues opens 45 minutes before the first show of the day. At that time you can buy tickets for any screening taking place that day. Cash and credit accepted.
Tickets
$50 for a festival pass
$10 Opening Night (includes post-screening reception)
$8 for single tickets
$6 for single tickets for Three Dollar Bill Cinema Members. Limit two tickets per member per screening.
$5 youth & senior discount (youth are 21 and under, seniors are 65 and over). Youth and Senior discount is only available day of show at the box office. Must present ID. 
Buy a Translations Festival Pass

All tickets are $1 more at the door. Buy in advance and save!
The box office at the venues opens 45 minutes before the first show of the day. At that time you can buy tickets for any screening taking place that day. Cash and credit accepted.

Thanks to Three Dollar Bill Cinema!

 

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

The Other City - Free Film Screening tonight April 27th in Columbia City

Excuse the second posting today but I felt this was an important event that some of you may enjoy attending tonight (or on May 17th).  HIV/AIDS is still a health crisis and this film addresses the story of those that are continuing to fight the good fight.  It is followed by a discussion and looks like a good event to be attending.  Ms T.

THE OTHER CITY
FREE SCREENING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27th  and TUESDAY, MAY 17th
Doors open @ 6PM
Come to a free community screening of the new documentary, THE OTHER CITY- a tribute to those who stand up to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS every day.
In every city, there’s another city that visitors rarely see. But this other city isn’t just anywhere – it’s in Washington, D.C. The very city that is home to the capital of the most powerful country in the world has an HIV/AIDS rate that is not only the nation’s highest, but rivals some African countries.

THE OTHER CITY tells the stories of people who haven’t let lack of government assistance stop them, and have taken matters into their own hands. This film was directed by Susan Koch and produced by BET founder Sheila C. Johnson.

This 90 minute documentary will take place at Life Enrichment Bookstore on Wednesday, April 27th and at Mount Zion Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 17th.

Both screenings will be preceded by a community discussion. We will also feature community based organizations that will provide information on HIV/AIDS testing, education, resources, programs, etc.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Life Enrichment Bookstore in Columbia City
5023 Rainier Avenue South
Seattle, WA  98188
(206) 722-1700 – Vickie

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Mount Zion Baptist Church in Seattle’s Central District
1634 19th Avenue
Seattle, WA  98122
(206) 322-6500 – Rosalie
Schedule of events:
· 6:00 pm – Doors Open
· 6:30 pm – Screening of THE OTHER CITY
· 8:00 pm – Community Discussion
For more information contact James at info@seattlevaccines.org.
To download a flyer, click here.


Thank you Machelle for this announcement!

Reel Injun - On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian - FREE Film Screening

Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice and 'Friday Night at the Meaningful Movies' brings interesting and insightful films to our area for viewing and discussion.  I have attended in the past and was impressed with the passion and diversity of the people that attended.  Reel Injun - On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian is being shown Friday and features interviews from well known and beloved actors who have been in countless films.  Enjoy - Ms T.

Friday, April 29, 2011, 7:00 to 9:30 PM  
'REEL INJUN - ON THE TRAIL OF THE HOLLYWOOD INDIAN' 
(85 min, Neil Diamond & Catherine Bainbridge, 2009).
Hollywood has made over 4000 films about Native people; over 100 years of movies defining how Indians are seen by the world. Reel Injun takes an entertaining and insightful look at the Hollywood Indian, exploring the portrayal of North American Natives through the history of cinema.
Travelling through the heartland of America, Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond looks at how the myth of “the Injun” has influenced the world’s understanding – and misunderstanding – of Natives.
With candid interviews with directors, writers, actors and activists, including Clint Eastwood, Jim Jarmusch, Robbie Robertson, Sacheen Littlefeather, John Trudell and Russell Means, clips from hundreds of classic and recent films, including Stagecoach, Little Big Man, The Outlaw Josey Wales, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and Atanarjuat the Fast Runner, Reel Injun traces the evolution of cinema’s depiction of Native people from the silent film era to today.
(Event is FREE and open to the public! ...but Donations are kindly accepted).

Keystone Congregational Church
5019 Keystone Place N., Seattle

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