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Seattle's extraordinarily entertaining drag chanteuse Lady Chablis will take on one of the demanding roles as she "and Company" offer their take on Dreamgirls this Saturday at R-Place [see map]. The show starts at 8pm in the dance space on the third floor. Cover charge is $10.

The show is a benefit for Seattle Black Pride (SBP) which will, once again, hold its [controversy-free] Black Pride celebration this July.

SBP, by the way, is a registered non-profit organization "dedicated to empowering, educating, and entertaining the Black same-gender loving community in Seattle/Tacoma." They offer social services and organize events that offer "opportunities for us as a community to be proud of our culture and sexuality while celebrating our diversity. SBP is dedicated to hosting events throughout Seattle/Tacoma for the Black Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community and our allies."

Labels: Black Pride, drag show, gay organization, Gay Seattle

Seattle Black Pride sends this sad notice.

Seattle Black Pride loses one of our own...

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of DJ Bruce Wayback on Saturday March 31, 2007 at 1:00pm. Bruce was well known in Seattle for his soulful house music mastery. Seattle Black Pride 2006 was a great success in part to Bruce's gift to keep the crowd dancing during the Saturday Night House Party at Langston Hughes Community Center. He also played at Neighbors and many other local venues since 1991 and recently began playing the best House music in Seattle at Sugar on Thursday nights. He gave love and joy to our community through music and we will always remember him for this.

[Update:] SBP corrected the date and time of Bruce's passing in a later email. The corrected date is included above. They also note that you can listen to his music at www.BruceWayback.com.

Labels: Black Pride, Gay Seattle

Let the planning begin. Seattle Black Pride is now selling advance tickets for a Two-in-One New Year's Party that they'll host at Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Avenue, [get directions]. (That's the big house across the street from Cal Anderson Park.) The party starts at 9pm and continues until 2am on New Year's Day.

The night is called New Year's Eve Red Carpet Event and features two "vibes" for the oh-so-reasonable ticket price of $10. Your ticket gets you into both parties. Move between hip-hop and the live juke joint all night long. They warn that tickets are selling quickly, so -- at that price -- it's a great idea to buy them in advance. Order online or stop by the SBP office at SBP Office daily Monday through Friday from noon to 6pm at
115 16th Ave. S. [get directions].

The double party features SBP's Juke Joint with Live Music by Felicia Loud & Band in one room along with Seattle Black Pride's Hip-Hop Party in a different room (DJ to be announced). They also promise a champagne toast at midnight, drink specials, light food and great surprises!

Labels: Black Pride, Gay, Gay events, gay organization, Gay Seattle, LGBTQ, New Year's party, Seattle