(OUTscene NW) PRE-view: Leslie Jordan HITS Re-Bar this weekend with "Stories I Can't Tell Mama"!

Leslie Jordan - Stories I Can't Tell Mama
Re-bar
Thurs, 9/13 and Fri, 9/14 @9p

(OUTscene NW) Big night for Capitol Hill clubbing as Q debuts!

The four(!) Q disco balls get a beta test (Image: Q)

 It has come a long way from the days back in 2010 when the club was first envisioned for an underground space at 12th and Pike. Saturday night, Q, Capitol Hill's new "major EDM venue" will open to the first time. Friday night, the VIPs put the space -- and fancy-pants sound and light system -- to the test. This weekend, the Hill's club economy will experience its first nights with a growing list of new players on the field.  The Social debuted this May and is continuing to hang in there despite some rough patches with the original concept.

via CHS

(OUTscene AMERICA) PRE-view: OUTFEST LEGACY AWARDS TO HONOR CRAIG ZADAN AND NEIL MERON!

Zadan (w/MK) in 2003 at the Hollywood Governors Ballroom

OUTFEST, the world's leading organization dedicated to showcasing, protecting and nurturing LGBT film imagery and artistry, announced today that it will honor award winning producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron at the 8th annual Legacy Awards. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, October 13th at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.

Zadan and Meron, the producing duo behind the screen and television hits CHICAGO, HAIRSPRAY and SMASH, and who have just been announced to produce the 85th Academy Awards®, will be receiving the Visionary Award in recognition of their contribution to LGBT arts and media visibility.

(OUTscene NW) PRE-view: an ALL-STAR Lineup to stage a ' Cabaret for Marriage Equality'!

An evening of comedy and music to benefit Washington United for Marriage. Hosted by Alison Arngrim, "history's #1 TV bitch" (Vanity Fair); featuring singer-songwriter Vicci Martinez (NBC’s The Voice); comedians Scott Silverman, Peggy Platt, and Abbey Drake; Jinkx Monsoon, host of "Le Faux" at Julia's on Broadway; renowned northwest vocal comedy group Captain Smartypants; the one and only Jackie Hell; and special videos by Collide-O-Scope.

Saturday, Sep 8 7:00p to 9:00p

at Town Hall Seattle: Downstairs at Town Hall, Seattle, WA

Price: $35 (general), $75 (V.I.P. seating and backstage reception)

(OUTscene NW) PRE-view: IDAT-SEATTLE HOSTS ITS 7th ANNUAL IMAGINE SHOW on Fri, September 7th!

After the success of the International Academy of Design & Technology-Seattle's (IADT-Seattle) 2011 Symphony of Fashion IMAGINE Fashion Show, IADT-Seattle is gearing up to wow the greater Puget Sound community with another fabulous event that will include an all design portfolio gallery and a runway show of incredible fashions at IMAGINE 2012. This year event will start at 6 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2012, at the Museum of Flight (9404 East Marginal Way S, Seattle).  2011 IMAGINE Finale : Photos by Turk Photos    The night beings with the 1st Annual Portfolio Gallery! A portfolio show open to the community with no cost to attend. The gallery will highlight the work of students and alumni from Digital Media Production, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Game Production, Graphic Design and Interior Design programs. The 7th Annual IMAGINE Fashion event begins with the MACY'S sponsored VIP Reception and early seating starting at 7 p.m. The highly anticipated runway show, starts at 8:30 p.m. Returning to direct the fashion show, for his fourth IMAGINE, is Eduardo Khawam. Eduardo, the Producer and Director of Metropolitan Fashion Week Hollywood, CA; Bellevue-Seattle, WA and Park City, UT has worked in collaboration with Ryan Seacrest, Rachel Welch, Nicole Kidman, Michael Douglas, and many more!

(OUTscene NW) PRE-view: Portland's Best in Theater and Music come together ONE Night Only!

Mars

by Mark Wilcox


My wife Heidi and I are producing and hosting a fundraising event downtown on Monday Night October 1st and I am asking personally that you consider joining us if you are available. I really need to starting getting the word out and getting tickets sold, so I need you and your network of contacts! We are bringing the Portland Musical Theater talent together for “best of” show evening – and we have some great performers.

You may not know that Heidi has been involved in musical theatre and singing here in Portland for over 30 years. She has worked with incredible talent and on great productions. We have asked those people to all come together for a night of entertainment in support of the Jackson Hill Wellness Center at the Randall Children’s Hospital (brand new facility on the Emanuel Hospital campus).

(OUTscene NW) PRE-view: SIFF 2012 FINAL Week!

by MK Scott

This Week at the Seattle International Film Festival, Several Gay and Lesbian Interest Films will make their Debut, plus some must sees and restored Classics.

(OUTscene NW) PRE-view: SIFF 2012 Week 2 of 3!

by MK Scott

This Week at the Seattle International Film Festival, Several Gay and Lesbian Interest Films will make their Debut, plus some must sees and restored Classics.

(OUTscene NW) PRE-view: SIFF 2012 Week 1 of 3!

by MK Scott

This Week at the Seattle International Film Festival, Several Gay and Lesbian Interest Films will make their Debut.

Tonight (May 21st)
How to survive a Plague
9p @ AMC Pacific Place

Tues, May 22nd
Cloud Burst (The BEST, Look for the Hottie Male(s) and several Male nude scene)
6:30p @ Egyptian


Thurs, May 23rd
Joshua Tree, 1951
6:30p @ Egyptian


Fri, May 24th
Paul Williams Still Alive
6:30p @ Egyptian


North Sea Texas
6:30 @ Harvard Exit

(OUTscene NW) PRE-view: EVO Tapas Kitchen & Cabaret is Re-Bar with a little Edge!

The EVO Crew and Aleksa Manilla (Photo/Gowdy)

by MK Scott

Attended the VIP/Press Preview of the brand new bar, EVO Tapas Kitchen & Cabaret this past Thursday. This is the latest venture by Todd Nordahl, who bought the Rosebud last Spring, but was closed down in Late Fall, due to a Landlord dispute (Rumored 'Too Noisey').

The Latest is going back to what he wanted for Rosebud and to have more space for Cabaret and keeping with the menu of appetizers.

(OUTscene NW) “INLAWS & OUTLAWS” Film Reaches 500 Screenings!

 (SEATTLE)  SIFF Cinema presents the 500^th community screening of Seattle filmmaker Drew Emery’s award-winning documentary, Inlaws & Outlaws on Thursday, March 29^th 7 pm at the Uptown, 311 Queen Anne N. in Seattle.  The event reunites the film, filmmaker and much of the cast for this event benefitting Washington United for Marriage, the state-wide coalition created to advance equal marriage in Washington – and defend it at the ballot box in November.   (See below for screening details.)

(OUTscene NW) PRE-view; 2011 ICON: a celebration of drag, art & life IS Sunday, 10/9! (SOLD-OUT)

In its 7th year, ICON has showcased amazing talent to entertain guests and donors who support the wonderful community and social service that SCS has been offering since 1969.

Conceptualized by its director, local drag social activist, Aleksa Manila has lent her fundraising artistry and continues to gather amazing talent from classic drag, burlesque, live entertainment and performance art to the stage while storytelling queer history and relevant issues near and dear to our hearts.

This year, SCS is delighted to host an 80's themed evening joined by Jennifer Wagner, Arnaldo! Drag Chanteuse with Victor Janusz and Jinkx Monsoon along with Gaysha Starr, Nina Maxwell, Ryan Stone, Isaac Scott, Diamond St. James, Luscious Lady Pop & Company and the reigning Queen of Burlesque - Miss Indigo Blue!


Sorry Kids, this event is SOLD-OUT, but OUTscene NW will be there to bring coverage!

(OUTscene NW) PRE-view; The 15th annual Portland Lesbian and Gay Film Festival opens Friday the 30th with ‘We Were Here’

Photo from Director David Weissmen of Haight Ashbury 1978. 

One might feel compelled to express excitement for the lineup of Portland‘s Annual Lesbian and Gay Film Fest but I am truly and deeply sincere when I say that this year, now 15th of the festival, has me even more excited than the past. There’s isn’t a night where I wouldn’t go out to see 1 or more of the films being shown at Cinema 21, although I am particularly excited about the women in rock anthem Trigger playing Monday night, the high school musical type comedy Mangus, (Wednesday night), and the 2 films showcasing trans young people of different ages Romeos (Sunday afternoon) and Tomboy playing Wednesday.

Friday opening night film (at 7:30pm) is We Were Here, David Weissman’s document of the AIDS crisis in the 80′s in San Francisco. A profound and moving recollection the film talks to those involved in the fight as well as exploring the larger socio-political implications of the beginning of the AIDS era and its affect on the gay community. An official Sundance selection is has also be called one of the best films of the year.

(OUTscene NW) PRE-view; 2011 IMAGINE Fashion Show is Fri, 9/30 at Seattle's Benaroya Hall!

On Friday, September 30th, the International Academy of Design & Technology in Seattle (IADT - Seattle) will hold its 6th Annual IMAGINE Fashion Show at Benaroya Hall, Seattle, Wash.

(OUTscene America) PRE-view: Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka to be honored at L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Gala Nov. 12

When Neil Patrick Harris got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last week, I thought how nice it was to have his longtime love David Burtka by his side.

That’s why I’m so glad to learn that Neil and David will be honored at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s 40^th Anniversary Gala & Auction on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Westin Bonaventure in downtown Los Angeles.

They are the perfect pair to join the Center in celebrating “40 Years of Family” at the gala.

Neil and David are steadfast supporters of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organizations, including the Center and have given generously to help LifeWorks, the Center’s youth development and mentoring program, thrive.

(OUTscene NW) PRE-view: 2011 Mr. & Miss Gay Asian/Pacific Islander International Pageant is Sat, 9/24!

Seattle, WA - It is a feast for the senses and it won’t leave you feeling hungry for more an hour later. Come enjoy the Asian delight that is the 2011 Mr. & Miss Gay Asian/Pacific Islander International Pageant.

In a beauty pageant unlike any other, Asian and Pacific Islander drag queens and kings, Studs and Transsexuals from across the Pacific Northwest will descend on Seattle’s Capitol Hill on Saturday, September 24, 2011 to compete for this prestigious title that began ten years ago!

Each year this event has taken place it has drawn the attention of the entire community and the City. Previous pageants have drawn more than 500 people and hype is beginning to build again for its return this year. The event is not only entertaining, it’s a great way to show support for the Queer Asian/Pacific Islander Community.

(OUTscene America-PRE-view) Out stars Sam Harris and Levi Kreis among “Leading Men of Broadway” at Ford Ampitheatre on Friday!

This sounds like a one-night only concert not to be missed!

Friday night at 8:30 p.m. is New York’s Finest: The Leading Men of Broadway which will star (in alphabetical order) David Burnham (The Light in the Piazza), Brandon Victor Dixon (Tony nominee for The Color Purple), Sam Harris (Tony nominee for The Life and Star Search champion), Chad Kimball (Tony nominee for Memphis), Million Dollar Quartet Tony winner Levi Kreis, and American Idol alum Ace Young.

These multi-talented men will heat up the open-air stage by recreating the original performances that thrilled Broadway audiences in hits such as Wicked, Billy Elliot, Jersey Boys, Memphis, the recent revival of West Side Story, The Lion King, the recent revival of Hair, Sweeney Todd, Jesus Christ Superstar, and many others.

 

Harris is directing and promises “a powerful and seductive evening of extraordinary entertainment with a rare combination of New York’s hottest stars.”

(OUTscene NW-PRE-view) This weekend Some are Sparkles, some are Gaga, some are just Bent on having a Gender Fantasy

Compiled by Alley Hector, QPDX

Friday

Bent featuring Kaj-Anne Pepper’s GenderFantasy – Bent is always a good time. And yesterday’s DJ profile introduced you to one of it’s creators, Roy G Biv. But this week is extra special because you’ll get to see a sneak peek of the talented and homo-performance-contest-winning Kaj-Anne Pepper‘s upcoming show GenderFantasy. Pepper describes it as, “…extreme glamour…a dance pageant exploring physicality, sexuality and power in a post-gender fantasy…The show will feature interactive photo-booths; striking visuals; surreal drag performances; video installations…” The final piece is set to debut this December and you can keep track of the GenderFantasy process and progress on their blog: http://genderfantasy.wordpress.com.

OUTscene: (PRE-view) Frameline Film Festival celebrates 35 years June 16-26!

Photo Credit: Frameline "Christopher and His Kind"
will close the 35th Annual... ( Steffan Hill )

Frameline, a showcase for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) films, will begin screening provocative and heartfelt independent films June 16 in San Francisco and Berkeley.


The 11-day event, which celebrates Frameline's 35th year of offering LGBT media and film, features more than 200 movies from more than 30 countries including South Africa, Iran, Belgium, Algeria and Thailand.

Frameline will also host several special programs including educational panels and live events to celebrate 35 years of bringing alternative films to the masses.

"What I always hope is that people will come to the festival and either see themselves on-screen or learn more about our community and leave more enlightened," says Jennifer Morris, Frameline's festival director.

OUTscene America (PRE-view) San Diego Gay Pride lands Margaret Cho for festival performance!

The famously blunt and unapologetic comedian Margaret Cho will headline at the San Diego Pride Festival this year, taking the main stage at Marston Point in Balboa Park on July 16, 2011 as the final act in a full-day performance roster.


Cho, who recently appeared on season 11 of Dancing with the Stars and is gearing up for a U.K. tour touting her 2011 Grammy-nominated comedy album, Cho Dependent, has long endeared herself to the LGBT community thanks to her fierce stance against homophobia, anti-gay political movements and LGBT bullying.

A professional comedian for nearly 20 years, Cho got her start on late-night television and made it big with hits like her 1999 Broadway show, I’m The One That I Want and the 2008 VHI series The Cho Show.

Tickets for San Diego Pride are $15 a day or $25 for a two-day ticket if purchased before June 30, and $20-$30 thereafter. Find out more about the festival at http://www.sandiegopride.org/