Media outlets are calling Referendum 71 Approved this evening. There is currently a 55,000 vote and four percentage point lead which the Seattle Times says is insurmountable. Gays and lesbians (and people over 62) will retain "everything but marriage" and the state makes history with the first voter approved initiative of its kind.
But votes still remain to be counted and opponents are not conceding yet.
Larry Stickney, head of Protect Marriage Washington, which worked for rejection of R-71, said: "There are a lot of votes out there still. We continue to have some hope that the votes cast later will move in our direction. Full story...
It looks like it could happen and soon. Popular and openly gay State Senator Joe McDermott is in the running for the County Coucil seat vacated when Dow Constantine became King County Executive.
I will be updating this posting for sure as I get more events for Wednesday and Thursday so be sure to check back.
The annual sell-out Burlesque and Cabaret show, HOMO for the Holidays, has made a move this year over to the OddFellows Building West Hall, 915 E Pine St.
Monday November 23, 2009 is the monthly Gay Skate Party 7pm - 10pm at Skate King in Bellevue, 2301 140th Ave NE.
"An Evening with Auntie Mame" is Thursday, December 17 for two screenings, 6:30pm and 9:30pm at Central Cinema.
Photo: Event sponsor Leatherpost.com.
For those not going to Red Dress Party tonight, Cuff Complex and DJ Matt Stands, will be hosting their monthly "Gear Night" event starting at 9pm, when the dance floor will open for socializing and demonstrations of leather gear.
It has been a popular monthly party for years in Seattle. The last Friday of every month is Comeback at Chop Suey.
Rain City Soccer Club will launch their very first calendar for 2010 on Friday November 20, 2009.
DJ Skiddle (from C89.5's Drive @ 5, Sunday Skool at Chapel) along with Tony B (Pure.FM, Chapel) bring you their weekly Thursday night party FizzEd at Jai Thai on Broadway 10pm - 1:30am.
Talk about a cornucopia of local talent. The Swedish Housewife presents Thee Cornucopia Cabaret at Triple Door tonight, Thursday November 19, 2009 at 8pm.
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