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🗞️ In the headlines and front lines of change

50 years of Seattle Gay News
An assortment of multiple black and white images are collaged over and around each other, depicting people from the lat 1970s in festive wear including lots of fringe, gowns, dance clothes, and more.
This Seattle Gay News issue from 1979 reported on a Mardi Gras-themed Coronation Ball at the Seattle Center. | Photo courtesy of the Washington State Library
Seattle Gay News (SGN) has been publishing and preserving voices and stories for 50 years, becoming an essential resource + lifeline for Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community.

What has SGN seen and shared in its service spanning half a century? Here are some of our favorite headlines and quotes that transport us back into the pivotal moments of our local LGBTQ+ history:

A snippet of an article from 1977 bears the headline "Gays Discuss Work Discrimination" and a photo of several people sitting at a table with a podium microphone, under which a caption reads "Minority Panel at Gays and Work Forum."

The “Gays and Work Forum” wanted to address a split in the ongoing movement fighting for Queer rights and liberation.

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Photo courtesy of the Washington State Library

“Gays Discuss Work Discrimination”

March 5, 1977 — In a landmark symposium at the University of Washington, over 90 people met to brainstorm methods to combat workplace discrimination for gay and lesbian minorities. This became a stand-out moment because it connected the experiences of homophobia and sexism, rather than treating them as two separate issues.

“Being angry, being sexy”

July 2, 1999 — Seattle Gay News published a review for “The Drag King Book” by by Del LaGrace Volcano and Jack Halberstam. The review explores the global influences of the drag king community, noting the way the book represents “real performers having fun, being angry, being sexy, getting ready, [and] hanging out” — that’s our kind of show.

“Ways we come together to ensure equal rights”

April 25, 2014 — Ten years ago, Seattle Pride was gearing up for its 40th anniversary and narrowing down its ~60 nominations for potential Grand Marshals. George Takei was selected as the celebrity grand marshal, along with eight dedicated local activists for community grand marshals like Miss Gay Filipino and Empress of Seattle Aleksa Manila.

Explore more LGBTQ+ history

In honor of SGN’s 50 years in print, Seattle’s Central Library at 1000 Fourth Ave. will be hosting an exhibit through Sunday, Aug. 25 showcasing the newspaper’s works thus far.
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Events
Wednesday, June 26
  • BurlesKARAOKE - You Sing, They Tease! | Wednesday, June 26 | 7-11 p.m. | Queer/Bar, 1518 11th Ave., Seattle | $15-$200 | Belt your heart out while a team of flirty dancers perform to your stellar ballads.
  • “Girl from the North Country” | Wednesday, June 26-Sunday, June 30 | Times vary | Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle | $40-$125 | In this story told through Bob Dylan’s greatest hits, a struggling family runs a guesthouse in 1934 Duluth, Minnesota.
Thursday, June 27
  • Secret Pride Screening | Thursday, June 27 | 7 p.m. | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle | Free | The title behind this screening is kept hush hush until you’re firmly in your seat, but they’re promising an “electrifyingly queer story unlike any you’ve seen before.”
  • Pattie Gonia | Thursday, June 27 | 8 p.m. | The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle | $25-$50 | This outdoorsy, trail-loving queen has helped raise more than $1.5 million for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and environmental nonprofits.
Friday, June 28
  • Bollywood Summer Party | Friday, June 28 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Cafe Racer, 1510 11th Ave., Seattle | $18-$150 | It’s hard not to feel like a main character when you’re dancing to Bollywood hits.
  • Trans Pride Seattle | Friday, June 28 | 5-10 p.m. | Volunteer Park Amphitheater, 1139-1157 Volunteer Park Rd., Seattle | Free | Celebrate the community with live performances and over 100 trans-led organizations + businesses.
Saturday, June 29
  • Fremont Dungeness Festival | Saturday, June 29 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Aslan Brewing, Local Tide, and Revel, 401 N. 36th St., Seattle | Free | It’s okay to be crabby at this festival featuring live music and — you guessed it — lots of seafood.
  • Art Battle Seattle | Saturday, June 29 | 6-10 p.m. | Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th St., Seattle | $15-$25 | Watch as artists race to make works of art in just 20 minutes, then vote on the crowd favorite.
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News Notes
Tech
  • TikTok is expanding to the downtown Bellevue Lincoln Square North tower previously occupied by Microsoft. The social media company will be taking over floors nine and 11 through 16, with the capacity for over 1,000 employees. TikTok currently employs over 1,200 people in the Seattle area. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Outdoors
  • Lake Union gets some extra love in Seattle’s summertime, so Seattle Parks and Recreation has issued a warning to avoid five buoys marking landing and takeoff spots for seaplanes. When flashing yellow, keep clear by at least 200 ft east or west of the buoys.
Sports
  • Washington State University has promoted its former interim Director of Athletics Anne McCoy to a full-time director position, replacing Pat Chun. McCoy, who has worked at the university for ~23 years, is the first woman to hold the position. (Seattle Times)
Real Estate
  • Co-founder of Zulily and Blue Nile Mark Vadon just listed his Magnolia mansion for ~$25 million. The property at 4315 W. Semple St. has an indoor pool/spa, a wine cellar, green roofs, views of Shilshoe Bay, and a fireplace previously owned by Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Job
  • The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture is hiring a Public Art Project Manager. The position handles an array of art projects like permanent installations, temporary exhibits, and community engagement initiatives. Interested applicants can look at qualifications and apply online.
Traffic
  • If you felt like you were stuck in traffic a lot more last year, it’s not just you. Seattle drivers lost ~58 hours of time due to traffic delays in 2023, a 12-hour increase from 2022. This was the second-largest bump out of all 25 reviewed U.S. cities. (KING 5)
Shop
  • South Park’s Summer Markets are back for select dates through the end of August. The co-op pop-up (say that one three times fast) will have fresh produce, free art activities, wellness resources, and more at the Duwamish River Community Hub and Duwamish Waterway Park.
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Finance
  • This card is a cash rewards dream, ft. unlimited cash rewards on purchases, a $200 bonus after spending $500, and a long intro APR on purchases + balance transfers. Reward seekers, say it with us: Cha-ching.*
 
Watch

🍿 Star-studded movies + venues

5 outdoor movie theaters in Seattle
Seattle Center - Movies at the Mural
It’d be hard to decide on whether to watch the movie or stare at the Space Needle’s late night beauty. | Photo by Christopher Nelson
Pass the popcorn, please.

Nothing screams “summer” like hitting the town for a bit of cinema under the night sky, and we’ve got you covered with five spots to do just that.

Movies at the Mural | Seattle Center | Fridays, July 26-Aug. 23 | Free | Grab a snack from the Armory and settle down for old-school classics like “The Princess Bride” and current hits like “Everything Everywhere All At Once.”

Outdoor Movies at Marymoor Park | Marymoor Park | Tuesdays and Wednesdays, July 10-Aug. 28 | $10 | Load up the blankets and lawn chairs for a blast from the past with movies like “Back to the Future” and “10 Things I Hate About You.”

Outdoor Cinema by Three Dollar Bill Cinema | Various locations | Various times | Free | This Queer-focused film institution screens iconic flicks like “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Jennifer’s Body” throughout the summer.
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A margarita pool float (yes, that’s a thing — complete with a giant lime).
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Madeline
From the editor
My recent shower thoughts have been plagued by the following:
  1. Chappell Roan’s affinity with the Muppets — specifically, Miss Piggy
  2. How much longer can I avoid making eye contact with my to-be-read book stack (the abyss stares back)?
  3. The Belmont frozen espresso martini
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