Melissa Etheridge, Sally Field, Lily Tomlin Donate to This Banned Book Auction – Happening Now
Neil Patrick Harris, Christian Siriano, Frankie James Grande, Hayley Kiyoko, Daniel Radcliffe, Billie Jean King, Chris Colfer, Melissa Etheridge, Harvey Guillén, and Latrice Royale among those who donated. Access the auction right now! From October 5 to October 8, non-profit organization Pride and Less Prejudice (PLP) will hold its third annual #BannedTogether virtual auction to raiseContinue Reading
$21 Million Secured to Increase Affordable Housing for WA Tribal Communities
Three projects will fund affordable housing efforts for the Lummi Nation, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, and Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe. U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, recently announced over $21 million in federal funding for affordable housing in Tribal communities across Washington state. In total,Continue Reading
Tello Films to Release LGBTQ+ Romcom ‘A Holiday I Do’
When a small town, single mom falls for her ex-husband’s beautiful wedding planner, she’ll need some Christmas magic to fix the chaos that ensues in the charming LGBTQ+ romcom, A Holiday I Do. The spicy and sophisticated sapphic adventure makes its world debut Nov. 10, 2023, on the popular lesbian Tello Films network.Continue Reading
Seattle Women’s Chorus to Hold Auditions for New Singers
Seattle Women’s Chorus – which has grown to be one of the largest and most successful choruses with two distinct soprano and alto sections in North America – is opening its doors to new chorus members with auditions the evening of Tuesday, September 19. Seattle Women’s Chorus provides a dynamic and powerful voice forContinue Reading
Seattle Premieres ‘Tina – The Tina Turner Musical’ This Fall
The North American touring cast is led by Naomi Rodgers (Frozen) and Ari Groover (TINA Broadway, Head Over Heels, Holler If Ya Hear Me) who will evenly share the role of Tina Turner, each playing four (of eight) performances a week. Also starring are Roderick Lawrence as Ike Turner, Roz White as Zelma Bullock, Wydetta Carter as Gran Georgeanna and Sarah Bockel as Rhonda. TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will play Seattle’sContinue Reading
The Goldies Offering $46k to 2024 Literary Sapphic Winners
Award-winning authors of sapphic literature (including lesbian, bisexual, queer, nonbinary, trans, and all diverse identities falling within the spectrum of woman-loving-woman attractions) will receive $46,000 in total prize money from the Golden Crown Literary Awards (the Goldies) in 2024, thanks to a five-year, $500,000 grant from the Aronson-Besthoff Fund ofContinue Reading
Ron DeSantis Once Again Attacks Disney for Non-Traditional Values
The following is a transcript from CNBC on Aug. 14, 2023 where presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis discussed Disney World and bringing back “traditional” American values. Gov. DeSantis: I mean, I think at the end of the day, you know, this is just an issue about the kids. We’re gonna standContinue Reading
Disney’s The Little Mermaid Splashes into Seattle This Fall
Shell-ebrate the power of love, finding your true identity, and going after your dreams. Disney’s The Little Mermaid runs September 8–October 8, 2023 at The Fifth Avenue Theatre. Embark on a mesmerizing journey under the sea as The 5th Avenue Theatre proudly presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid on stage inContinue Reading
Idaho Court Temporarily Blocks Restroom Ban in Time for New School Year
A U.S. District Court has temporarily blocked enforcement of an Idaho school facilities law that singles out transgender students for discriminatory treatment. The U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho granted a request for a temporary restraining order against the law, Senate Bill 1100, in a lawsuit brought on behalfContinue Reading
City of Seattle Accepting Applications for Indigenous Advisory Council
Seeking Indigenous youth aged 18-29 for Position 4 The City of Seattle is now accepting applications for the youth position on the Indigenous Advisory Council, a nine-member commission representing the Seattle region’s Indigenous communities. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 26 at 5 p.m. Formed in 2022, the Indigenous Advisory Council is a culturally groundedContinue Reading