"The Social Network" free movie passes at Neighbours tonight

Seattle Gay News is pleased to announce a free movie pass giveaway tonight for The Social Network, the much-anticipated film about Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. It stars Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake.

A limited number of passes will be given away tonight, September 29, at Neighbours (1509 Broadway) during the club's weekly event "Seattle's Got Talent", hosted by Gaysha Starr. Show starts at 11pm.

Each pass admits two for a special advance screening of the movie tomorrow night.

Emmy Awards Party in progress at Purr, come watch and win!

Red carpet arrivals have begun for the Primetime Emmy Awards, and we're showing them live at Purr, to be immediately followed by the main ceremony.

No cover charge. Cool prizes. Multiple screens to ooh and ahh all the action.

Come cheer for "Glee", "Modern Family", "Mad Men", "True Blood" and all your favorite TV shows!

Vancouver BC escape w/ two nights at Hyatt Regency up for grabs at Emmy Awards Party

Destination: Vancouver, British Columbia

How to get there: Plane, train or automobile - or, winning a two-night getaway package tonight at our first ever Emmy Awards Party. The grand prize includes accommodations at downtown Vancouver's marvelous Hyatt Regency (http://vancouver.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp), within walking distance to the waterfront, shopping centers and the city's most popular gay bars. Also included, dinner at the fabulous Nu Restaurant (http://www.whatisnu.com/), two passes to the Vancouver Art Gallery (http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/), and two admissions to the Capilano Suspension Bridge (http://www.capbridge.com/).

The Emmy Awards Party begins around 4pm today, at Purr, with red carpet arrivals and the main ceremony shortly afterward. More prizes to be announced throughout the day. Seattle Gay News and Purr are your co-hosts for this "no cover" bash. 21 and over. Open to all types, especially TV addicts.

Emmy Awards Party, August 29 at Purr - prizes, red carpet, cocktails

Seattle Gay News is pleased to present its first annual Emmy Awards viewing party at Purr Cocktail Lounge (1518 11th Avenue) tomorrow, August 29.

The festivities, honoring the best of primetime TV programming including nominees "Glee", "Modern Family", 'True Blood", "Mad Men" and "Dexter", kicks off with red carpet arrivals at 4pm and then leads into the televised ceremony shortly afterward.

Besides an open, friendly environment to watch the awards on multiple flatscreens, we have collected an assortment of prizes, including a grand prize of a two-night stay in Vancouver, British Columbia with accommodations at the downtown Hyatt Regency. Other prizes are just-released Lady GaGa remix CDs, T-shirts, and gift certificates.

Come watch the Emmys and see how the real drama unfolds, tomorrow at Purr!

2010 Gay Games commence in Cologne, Germany

Tonight marks the opening festivities of the 2010 Gay Games, taking place in Cologne, Germany with athletes representing dozens of countries all over the world.

Seattle Gay News wishes all of our local participants a great time, both in competition and camaraderie, during the multiple-day event.

Enjoy your time in Germany and safe travels back home!

Scissor Sisters announce Seattle concert on September 15

You heard it here first.

Seattle Gay News confirms an upcoming live performance by Grammy-nominated band Scissor Sisters on September 15, 2010 at The Showbox SoDo.

Details - whatever we can dig up - are forthcoming in this Friday's issue of the newspaper.

Rihanna cancels Seattle tour kickoff

Rihanna has rained on Seattle's Pride Day Parade with the announcement of a canceled performance on July 2, at White River Amphitheatre. The concert was to be the kickoff for her North American tour, but due to production delays and issues it will instead open two days later in British Columbia. A make-up show is possible, but not official at this time.

Ticket refunds are available at original point of purchase.