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Not Pabst. It's not the rodeo, either, although people called it the rodeo when we told them we were going: "Why the hell would you drive to Tacoma for a rodeo?" PBR is Professional Bull Riding: actually one rodeo event, pumped up with a lot of rock music and a light show, arena-ized, citified--to the extent that's possible--and branded à la NASCAR. And televised. We've caught it on TV a few times and it seemed like it'd be cool. And it was cool.

That giant snapping sound you heard this week was the gay and lesbian community splitting in two over the proper way to celebrate Pride Weekend in Seattle. On the one hand the festivities, particularly the Running of the Gays, have gotten too large for Capitol Hill. We have a sense that the phrase "too many straight people" belongs in that last sentence somewhere. On the other hand, there’s a strong feeling that the proper place for Pride events is the Hill and only the Hill. What to do, what to do...

Seems like everybody and their mama has been raising money for the Red Cross or other agencies helping in hurricane relief efforts. Even Seattlest's local karaoke dive bar was taking cash for the cause last Sunday night. What follows is by no means a comprehensive list, but just a smattering of upcoming events by local businesses where your money can make a difference: