August 2006 Issue 34
FREE of charge KKaitait HHatchatch FFakeake MMustacheustache aandnd MMiscellaneousiscellaneous YYouthouth NNetworketwork LLionsions aandnd TTigersigers andand BearsBears TThehe CCalgaryalgary ZZoooo
CCalgary’salgary’s resourceresource fforor BBusiness,usiness, TTourism,ourism, EEvents,vents, BBarsars aandnd EEntertainmentntertainment forfor tthehe GGay,ay, LLesbian,esbian, BBii andand GayGay FriendlyFriendly Community.Community.
www.gaycalgary.com 2 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 Established originally in January 1992 as Men For Men BBS by MFM Communications. Named changed to 13 GayCalgary.com in 1998. Stand alone company as of January 2004. First Issue of GayCalgary.com Magazine, November 10 2003. Publisher Steve Polyak & Rob Diaz-Marino, [email protected] Editor Rob Diaz Marino, Table of Contents [email protected] 5 Cruel Summer Original Graphic Design Deviant Designs Letter from the Publisher Advertising Steve Polyak [email protected], David Bonin [email protected] Vancouver 10 Kait Hatch and BC area Fake Mustache and Miscellaneous Youth Network Contributors Steve Polyak, Rob Diaz-Marino, Nina Tron, Stephen Lock, M. Zelda, Jason Clevett, 16 Jerome Voltero, Darryl A. Aarbo, Nico Hofferd, 13 Lions and Tigers and Kevin Alderson, Shone Abet, and the Gay and Lesbian Community of Calgary Bears Photographer The Calgary Zoo Steve Polyak and Rob Diaz-Marino Videographer 16 Map & Event Listings Steve Polyak and Rob Diaz-Marino Find out what’s happening Please forward all inquiries to: GayCalgary.com Magazine 22 Letters to the Publisher Suite 100, 215 14th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2R 0M2 23 A Couple of Guys Phone (403) 543-6960 or toll free (888) 543-6960 24 Bitter Girl 50 Fax (403) 703-0685 25 Q Scopes E-mail [email protected] “Clear the air, Aquarius!” Print Run Monthly, 12 times a year Masthead continued on page 4 26 Adult Film Review 28 The Plight of Queers in the Middle East 30 Cut-A-Thon 2006 Donnie Peters’ Legacy Lives on 32 Q Puzzle “Isn’t It Ironic?”
Continued on page 4
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 3 Continued from page 3
33 IMPERIAL INFLUENCES Part II The Imperial Court in Calgary 35 Yeah... What She Said! 37 Women with voices, promoting choices Continued from page 3 Copies Printed Monthly, up to 10,000 37 Fundraising Photos copies. 39 The Edmonton Gay Bar Scene Distribution points 200 points in Calgary, largest distribution points for Our First Impressions any Gay publication in Calgary. Also distributed coast to coast across Canada 41 Music Review in select locations in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Montreal, Regina, Saskatoon, 42 Dealing with Spiritual Conflicts Winnipeg, and other places across Canada and the United States. Please call us if you 44 Little Miss Sunshine would like to be a distribution point. Distributed by DLRJ Distributions, Canada 45 HAPPY CAMPERS Post and by GayCalgary.com PrimeTimers Annual Camp Out Deadline for Ad Bookings 25th of the month (unless otherwise stated) 46 Finding Brokeback Deadline for Ad copy 28th of the month 53 A Look at the Brokeback Mountain Scenery (unless otherwise stated) Legal Council Courtney Sebree Aarbo, 47 The Rocky Horror Picture Show Barristers and Solicitors Let’s do the Timewarp… again! Printers North Hill News 48 Press Releases This Issue Cover Model Kaitlyn Hatch, photographed by Steve Polyak and Rob Diaz-Marino. Photo taken at Twisted 50 I Do I Do Element. A Musical Look at Love and Marriage The opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of GayCalgary.com or 51 Just Ask Nina! the contributors of the magazine. The Dish who dishes advice People photographed or interviewed, writers, advertisers, contributors and 52 Homoerotic Flower anyone else involved with this publication are not necessarily gay, lesbian, bi, 53 Queer Eye - for the Calgary guy (or gal) bi-curious or trans gendered. They can be Community Events this Month straight people that are gay friendly. No part of the publication may be reprinted September 60 Classifieds Ads without the expressed permission of the editor-in-chief. 2006 Press Copyright 2006 Deadlines
AAdd SpaceSpace BookingBooking - WednesdayWednesday AAugustugust 30th30th 20062006
AAdd SubmissionSubmission - FFridayriday SeptemberSeptember 1st1st 20062006 GayCalgary.com IInn CirculationCirculation - WednesdayWednesday SSeptembereptember 6h6h 20062006 Magazine is a proud member of Tourism Calgary.
4 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 Cruel Summer Letter from the Publisher
magazine was due at the printers. For that reason, we’re put- By Rob Diaz-Marino ting off celebrations until we’re out of the time crunch. Still, I feel sorry for Steve having his true birthday taken up by our For quite some time we had been dreading the usual “press stress”, and he couldn’t even spend time with his coming of July. On top of the usual bustle from family. I sneak this message into the magazine without him the ARGRA Rodeo and the Calgary Stampede, we knowing: Let this be advance warning that some drinks are in order next weekend, or sooner. I think it’s fair to say that also had the Montreal Outgames to worry about. Steve deserves some appreciation this year, as his past birth- After tripling our press run this month, we sent days have been overlooked due to circumstance. out 16,000 copies to be stuffed in the Outgames Closed Closed Closed participant packages. We also infl ated our distri- bution quantities to our Montreal locations, and A number of people have criticized the fact that we con- tinue to list Metro The Club, The Rekroom, and Pulse/Arena/ even so we had to restock them two days before Loading Dock as being closed, both on our website and in the the games even started! Even locally we kept Magazine. If we went to the trouble of updating these listings, more magazines in stock than we usually do, and then why didn’t we just remove them altogether? Doesn’t it managed to burn through those extremely fast. make Calgary look bad to show that so many gay bars have closed? I’m sure having Jeremiah on the cover didn’t There is an abundance websites on the internet that show hurt! hopelessly outdated listings of the Calgary bars. Some of Disappointingly we weren’t able to attend the Outgames them continue to list our closed bars as if they were still open. ourselves, however Rob Weidemann offered to take photos out Others are so incomplete or out of date that they’re missing there on our behalf. We watched the opening ceremonies on the Calgary Eagle, Twisted television and were moved to tears by some of the performanc- Element, and even the Texas es – it was an amazing feeling to know that we had sponsored Lounge despite how long this event, even though our best effort could only get us onto they’ve been around. For the middle rungs of the sponsorship ladder. But the seed has us, deleting these closed bar been planted for the North American Outgames: Western Cup listings from our own direc- 25 in Calgary next year and we look forward to sponsoring this tory could make it look like monumental event happening in our own city. we are incomplete, and by the erroneous presence of these But back to good old Calgary – as we’ve come to expect, the listing in outdated directories, ARGRA Rodeo was a great deal of fun this year. We started off people would likely conclude with the Wet Jockey competition at the Calgary Eagle, where that these bars are still in some seriously woofy out-of-towners bore all. In fact, there business. were a number of photos that we CAN’T print... Does it make Calgary look We organized the Rodeo Bus again this year, and once bad to show that we’ve had a again it was a success. Four stops signed on, and we hadn’t number of bars closing down anticipated that we would need two buses running simultane- recently? Maybe, but we feel ously. Getting a single bus between Money Pennies, the Texas that it is better for people who Lounge, 5 Hotel, and the Calgary Eagle through downtown are actually coming to Calgary traffi c was just not feasible. Unfortunately this caused a bit of to be made aware ahead of confusion and meant that the drivers had to deviate from the time. We feel it is important posted schedule at times. Still, they managed to cope, and the to steer people away from reviews were mostly positive. these closed businesses, Steve and I spent most of the weekend up at Symon’s Val- otherwise people might fi nd ley Ranch taking photos, watching the events, and socializing. themselves in awkward situa- We got some amazing action shots from the rodeo, and some tions. What would they think really hot photos of people in the campground – check out of Calgary if they try visit- page 53. ing Boyztown, The Rekroom, Detour, The Verge, and Solar Oddly enough, the majority of events in the community were Café only to fi nd that none of over with close to the beginning of the month, so July ended them exist any more? Even up being pretty restful for Steve and I. We got a chance to worse, what if they get into catch up on some work that had been on the backburners. trouble assuming Ilyxor and Koi Lounge are still gay Regrettably Steve’s birthday and our fi ve-year anniversary locations? They may give up were on the 6th, which happened to be the day before the before they try Money Pennies
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 5 or the Backlot, and may not even know that the Texas Lounge, inside the establishments or on outdoor patios of bars and the Calgary Eagle, and Twisted even exist! restaurants. Thus, the only place left for smokers is the street just outside the business. The bottom line is that showing these businesses as closed is 100% clear, whereas the meaning of their absence is As a child I tested positive for tobacco allergy, and main- ambiguous. However, we can’t just leave the clutter of these tain that this allergy is still present today, even if not severe. dead listings there forever. Even before we received these I’ve come to realize how the air in the Calgary bars gradually complaints, we had slated the listings to be removed at the wears me down as the night progresses. I may not cough, but end of August, so that the notifi cation reached those in town my eyes can get puffy and I feel really drained and uncomfort- for ARGRA and the Calgary Stampede. In fact, we’ve been told able for no other reason. This is one way in which I really that hotel concierges still suggest these two locations by way appreciate the reduced amount of smoke on the non-smoking of habit, even though our magazines are available on premise. side of the Calgary Eagle. And good God, we still get phone calls asking about the Mid- night Café, which closed before I was even out of the closet! Despite my personal feelings on the issue, I worry about how diffi cult it might be for our bars to adapt to the new anti- Out Late? smoking bylaws. There are people in Calgary who refuse to go out for a night on the town specifi cally because of the charac- Our press schedule is not the same as other monthly publi- teristic second-hand smoke, and they are thus waiting with cations, and believe it or not, that is completely intentional. In baited breath for the anti-smoking laws to come into effect. the fi rst few months of our Magazine’s existence, we realized Still, with the law forcing smokers out onto the street for their that if we aimed to make the magazine available on the 1st of cigarette, it could cause bottlenecks at the front doors, and every month, then photos from events like Halloween and New lead to a whole slough of uncertainty about where the bars’ re- Years Eve would not be published until two months later. For sponsibilities lie for patrons who are technically not inside. that reason we opted to offset our press schedule to be out ap- proximately a week into the month. If you’re looking rather to express your opinion, write a letter to the publisher by E-mailing [email protected]. If you’ve got something good to say This is also sometimes subject to important gay events that about someone or something, then that’s awesome! If you’ve got something bad are happening in the community. For instance, we always go to say about someone or something…well, just try to keep those claws sheathed! to press early for July so that our magazine is available at the ARGRA Rodeo. This month we are pushing our press run into August by exactly a week so that we can include photos from the Montreal Outgames. We had also wanted to include the results of how Calgary’s gay athletes fared, but we decided to push this off until September when we can do a more thor- ough job. We’re often humored at how frequently we get asked why we are out so late, or when we go to press early people com- ment that we are out on time for once. To us, a month is a span of time no matter where you draw the division – and even so, our calendar months fl uctuate in length by a couple of days. Apparently it’s fair to charge advertisers the same amount for February (usually 28 days long) as it is to charge for July (31 days long). We feel that our strategic approach is actually more benefi cial to our advertisers as we can plan for maximum exposure, rather than surrendering to an ultimately arbitrary schedule. We may be pushing pretty deep into the month this time, but it is balanced by the fact that we don’t go to press until after the September long weekend next month. That still puts the August edition on the shelves for 4 weeks. Part of the secret to this fl exibility is actually our print- ers, North Hill News, who also print publications such as the Globe and Mail and the former Dose. Most months they are able to give us a turnaround of mere days, while many other printers can only offer weeks at best. That’s why we can in- clude photos from events that occur 24 hours before our press deadline, thus covering the whole month. Bar Banter - Edmonton Excursion This month I got to come along with Steve on another visit up to Edmonton. I was pretty excited – it’s not often I get to travel to other cities and see what other gay communities are like. The article on page 39 is about my fi rst impressions of the Edmonton bars. One thing we noticed was that every establishment had a handful of people on the front step, smoking. Only then did it click that the anti-smoking laws in Edmonton are a little ahead of Calgary. What we will be seeing in 2007/2008 is already implemented there, and so smoking is not permitted
6 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 7 8 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 9 Kait Hatch Fake Mustache and Miscellaneous Youth Network
By Shone Abet Community | Spotlight What do you do when you’re an over achiev- ing creative social activist, in search of a youth organization that celebrates diversity in a city where exactly what you are looking for doesn’t exist? You birth it into existence. Enter Calgary’s newly created Miscellaneous Youth Network, the brain child of one Kaitlyn Hatch. I had the plea- sure of talking with Kaitlyn one sunny afternoon just outside of Eau Claire Market, and found her passion for Calgary’s queer youth both refreshing and contagious. Kaitlyn, born 21 years ago inside a grand, century old home in Inglewood, spent her early years fairly sheltered from the outside world. There was no television in her home until the age of thirteen and friends of all cultures and backgrounds played games like kick the can. “School kids were inclusive and people’s differences were appreciated and respected.” Kaitlyn knew what gay was, but made no connection to her own thoughts or feelings. At the age of 12 her family rented and watched “The Bird Cage” starring Nathan Lane and Robin Williams, a gay couple who obviously love each other but, as Kaitlyn noticed, not once does the couple kiss. The logic then followed: no kiss, no sex, and if there was no sex, then sexual orientation became about emotional not physical connection. Imagine that possibility.
When Kaitlyn entered junior high school she met a host of activism are highly valued. Students have a say in how they self esteem defeating challenges including what she refers to learn, and both faculty and students hold each other account- as “harassment, not bullying” - the word “bullying” somehow able for valuing and celebrating diversity within their commu- diminishes the magnitude of her experience. She started nity. Kaitlyn has a friend who she feels described the Alterna- to feel like a victim and a number, instead of a contributing tive High experience best. It’s like “becoming an individual in member of her educational community. Once an outstand- a sea of individuals.” And what an individual she became. ing achiever recognized for her contributions and grades she felt average and under motivated. That is until a friend of After several years of volunteering for local activist organiza- hers invited her to attend a youth conference on poverty in tions Kaitlyn realized quickly that a retail job was never going Quebec. With nothing to lose and her passion for human kind to satisfy her need to make a difference in the world. She to regain, Kaitlyn raised $750 in two weeks time and attended abandoned all labels, both physical and personal, and went along side her friend. The experience transformed Kaitlyn’s in search for a job that would satisfy her passion for young existence. There she learned of her friend’s bisexuality which people and activism. It wasn’t long before Kaitlyn was picked was the fi rst form of sexual orientation that made any sense up as the Recreation Coordinator for the Alberta Youth & to her, she learned to “never doubt that a small group of Care Custody Network, an organization working with young thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world” and that people in government care, or from government care under the as Margaret Mead said it best “Indeed, it is the only thing that age of 25. Shortly after this she began volunteering with the ever has.” It was on this trip that Kaitlyn’s internal activist Gay and Lesbian Community Services Association (GLCSA) was activated, and her bisexuality had a name. as Youth Coordinator. Between these two positions Kaitlyn felt inspired and challenged, but a commitment she made to Upon her return to Calgary Kaitlyn was left to ponder why herself about travel nagged quietly in the back of her psyche. “no one ever asks kids ‘what do you want to do now?’, instead So with a need to follow through on this commitment, Kaitlyn of ‘what do you want to be when you grow up.” She became planned and booked her fl ight to Australia. aware of activist Zines and developed an appreciation for the medium, going on to create her own. The same friend that In all of this booking and planning, Kaitlyn managed to fi nd took her to the conference in Quebec, took Kaitlyn to visit the time to create and cultivate a new kind of youth organiza- Calgary’s Alternative High School, a school dedicated to alter- tion in her mind, an organization where everyone has a place: native methods of education where creativity, community, and gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, and
10 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 every permeation there of, including individuals like Kaitlyn, his straightness, and Rex is the sort of guy who avoids confl ict who choose no label at all. And so the Miscellaneous Youth and believes there’s ‘nothing wrong with helping a buddy out’. Network was born. Kaitlyn explains that the title was specifi - Max is in love with Roy, but no, in love with cally chosen to avoid acronyms and labels of any kind, she wanted to create an organization where there was no question James! That’s right, Roy is a bastard who broke his if you were valued, because everyone was valued. Kaitlyn also heart...Or not, because Max never liked Roy much anyway pointed out that most everyone understands that relation- and James is openly bisexual but can’t help it that even when ships can form within youth groups, and so it was important he’s dating Max, he just really likes to sleep with girls too! And that the organization creates delineation between older and then there’s Lance, who just tries to keep quiet and keep the younger youth aiming for separate events for younger teens peace when he can.” Did you get all that? I didn’t think so, and those in their early twenties. It was at this point in our but if you want to get it, and you want to support Fake Mus- conversation that her fascination with cool cars distracted her tache and the Miscellaneous Youth Network then be sure to long enough for me to draw a parallel with the Island of Misfi t make it out to their next show on September 7th. The all ages Toys, and a memory of my childhood yearning for a place such show starts at 7:30pm and the 18+ show starts at 10:30pm. as this, a place just like the Miscellaneous Youth Network. The Miscellaneous Youth Network is currently looking for Before leaving for Australia, Kaitlyn attended a youth lead- funding to create group events that are safe and fun for youth ership conference in Edmonton, Camp Firefl y. She secured to attend. They are passionate about creating a community funding from the city of Calgary for the Miscellaneous Youth where everyone feels welcomed and valued, that is centered Network, and managed to fi nd enough time to meet and fall in around family friendly, fun, cultural events. For more on love with her now girlfriend, Meagan (alter ego Rex Cherry). volunteering, funding, event ideas, or general information regarding Fake Mustache or the Miscellaneous Youth Network, After experiencing Kaitlyn’s obvious zest for life, it came as contact Kaitlyn aka Roy GBP at calgaryfakemustache@hotma no surprise to me that Australia was everything she hoped it il.com. Or if you see a smallish in stature but larger than life would be and more. She made new friends, got involved in ac- rainbow-haired one-woman-pride-parade out and about town, tivism half a world away, and received her fi rst exposure to the don’t be shy, just say hello and ask her anything. I would bet wonderful world of drag king performance. The fi rst drag king you a fi ver she’s ready and willing to engage with you, and has to inspire her own soon-to-be alter ego was Rocco D’Amore, a just the information you’re looking for. “vaguely world famous” drag king who according to his 2006 Drag King of the Year nomination is a “hunk of spunk that Miscellaneous Youth Network could turn any straight girl… well, straight!” Rocco was quick and Fake Mustache to encourage Kaitlyn into doing her own performance and in www.miscyouth.com the blink of an eye she was fi tted by her fl at mate with a cool [email protected]. yellow suit and named Roy GBP for her rainbow coloured hair. Roy began practicing immediately, and in time for the next performance showcase, pulled off “Married by Elvis” by Tom Barlow without a hitch. Roy was hooked on the art form. Kaitlyn returned to Calgary in the fall of 2005 and has been hard at work on the Miscellaneous Youth Network ever since. With her new passion for drag and a desire to marry the art form with MYN it was only a matter of time before Fake Mustache was born. Fake Mustache is Calgary’s fi rst and only drag king troupe and all proceeds from their events cur- rently benefi t the Miscellaneous Youth Network. Shows are on the fi rst Thursday of every month at Soda, 211 12th Ave SW. “Soda is a great venue, they’ve been very supportive and it’s a smoke free environment.” An important factor when putting on an all ages show. Fake Mustache currently consists of fi ve kings: Roy, Rex, Max, James, and Lance. And in true drag performance drama king style, their relationship dynamic goes something like this… “Roy is always working on reinforcing
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 11 12 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 Lions and Tigers and Bears The Calgary Zoo
By Jason Clevett Calgary | Tourism Since 1926 the Calgary Zoo’s island home in the middle of the bow river has been host to an assortment of creatures from around the world. However today’s Calgary Zoo is very different from its original incarnation, and the concept of zoos has changed worldwide. Gone are animals pacing in small cages. Instead the Calgary Zoo has in- credible, true to nature exhibits that provide both visitors and the animal residents with a plethora of things to see and do. With a focus on conserva- tion and education, the Calgary Zoo is one of the top zoos in the world, and one of only fi ve accred- ited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Associa- tion. “The American association is very specifi c, they come through with a fi ne tooth comb every fi ve years. The fact that we are accredited is a huge accomplishment that allows us to participate in breeding programs and outside research,” pub- age wildlife and enrich their lives the best you possibly can. licist Trish Exton-Parder told GayCalgary.com. “It is an im- If you are going to take on the responsibility of taking care portant thing that really differentiates us from other facilities. of animals in this manner then this is the way you have to Unfortunately there are places that call themselves zoos that be. There was no awareness back then, just ignorance,” said are small roadside type zoos, and people who have been to one Exton-Parder. “You don’t run a zoo today the way you did of those and never been somewhere like here or the Toronto before because we have learned so much since then. It’s about Zoo will have a very negative idea of animals under zoo care. ” making those connections to the wild. For example the Arctic Shores exhibit isn’t being done as ‘wouldn’t it be cool to have GayCalgary.com was recently invited to the zoo to visit the these animals’ - it is more about if there is a need to commu- grounds and have a lengthy chat with Exton-Parder, who has nicate to people internationally what is happening in the arctic been with the zoo for 23 years, and Animal Collection Special- right now. We provide information on the species from there, ist Pam Pritchard, who has been working with the animals of and the habitat and climate change and become a resource for the zoo for the that. It is much more than ‘Wouldn’t it be cool to see a polar past 25. Both bear up close.’” have seen a great deal of Pritchard went into detail on one of the primary missions of growth and the Calgary Zoo – conservation. change during their careers. ”We try to focus on animals that we have here in our col- lection and work on those projects. The tigers were the fi rst ”I think both captive managed species in North America. They developed of us can say a stud-book that listed each tiger in captivity and who their the zoo’s growth parents were. There is sort of a computer dating program to from when we match up what tigers would go best together and the zoos started to today cooperate to move animals and hope that nature takes its was extremely course. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. We are fast-tracked involved in the species survival plan programs and will move and a huge animals as necessary. Everyone needs to take their turn in learning curve. breeding. The species survival plan spread to many other spe- Accredited Zoos cies that are being managed cooperatively in North America have connected and as well in other countries. We try to keep the popula- over the years tion as diverse genetically as possible. There are also some and become far reintroduction programs – the Calgary Zoo has been involved more aware of with the introduction and research with the swift fox locally, the appropriate which has gone really well. We also sent money to programs way to man- like tiger research – that is a species that is not likely to be
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 13 reintroduced because they are a large carnivore whose habitat Asian area, and Destination Africa which is our most recent is decreasing and the natural population is increasing. ” exhibit with all African species in two different habitats. Pri- mate World and Australia/Nocturnal are a bit of everything, While it is a necessity of being a keeper at the zoo, parting and we have The Canadian Wilds as well, which is three dif- with animals can be diffi cult. In the past two years the zoo has ferent ecosystems from Canada, with the artic shores opening had a pair of jaguars and a baby hippopotamus as guests, and in a few years. Last but not least we have Prehistoric Park, said farewell to three of their male lowland gorillas - N’sabi, which was built in the 1980s, and kids still love it. Being on Jawara and Zwalani - who now live at the Granby Zoo in an island there isn’t a lot of room for expansion so we are Quebec. refurbishing and upgrading a lot of existing facilities like our ”It can be really hard to say goodbye; they each have their Asian elephant exhibit (formerly the Large Mammal House.) own personality. The gorillas are the ones that are the easi- That building was built in the 1960’s and is outdated – the est to get attached to and have a relationship with. But even elephants need more space.” for myself having worked with reptiles, even they have their The elephants are the focus of this years ZooGala on Sep- own personalities and people can get very attached to them. tember 9th, 2006. The event, presented by McCarthy Tétrault It is diffi cult, we would like to have all the breeding ones here and titled “Party for the Pachyderms,” is the non-profi t organi- and raising them so we can have that experience and give the zations annual fundraiser now in its 15th year. public young ones to look at,” said Pritchard. “From a profes- sional point of view trades have to be done. When we recently ”It is a fundraising opportunity to let people help out our transferred the three gorillas Garth our keeper went on the charity, but instead of having it at a hotel we thought why not plane with them to help keep them calm and adjusted in their use our grounds and make it very unique. There are a lot of new home. He was defi nitely sad to see them go but it was zoos in the US that have been very successful with the con- the best solution for our troop here. Gorillas leaving would be cept. This year has an Asian theme with Asian entertainment something that would happen naturally in the wild. In fact the and lots of Asian food. A lot of restaurants are a part of it and oldest of the three males would have already been gone from set up kiosks with samples of their menu items. Once you pay the troop and had been kept essentially on his own because of your ticket price everything is free, and there is a VIP dinner his age. He was challenging the silverback, which is not a good above and beyond that people can go to. Last year was tying in situation for anybody because everyone is on edge.” with the Canadian Country Music awards with Carolyn Dawn Johnson. Two years ago we had Jann Arden. We raise a lot of The public can get attached to animals as well. The Reptile money through a silent auction as well. People can fi nd out House and Arctic Exhibit were torn down as they became ob- more information and order tickets on our website, order early solete to make way for Destination Africa, and for decades the as the event is usually a sold out.” zoo had a pair of rhinoceroses that eventually left and were replaced by wild boars. Whether going with friends for the day, enjoying the zoo all year round with a zoo pass, or attending events like ZooGala “When we decided to move the gorillas we did a press and Zoolights, the Calgary Zoo truly is something Calgarians release because we wanted the public to know. People will should be proud of. It truly is awe-inspiring and brings you in actually get pissed off if we don’t tell them because their child touch with a natural part of our world that many of us would will want to visit a specifi c red panda or gorilla and tiger and never get to see otherwise. If it has been a while since you its not there anymore. They feel that we have a responsibility were last at the zoo, do yourself a favor and check it out. The to let them know. With the rhinos it was a situation where we changes are magnifi cent, and each visit is a brand new experi- have limited space and resources and have to form a collec- ence. tion plan and make decisions that aren’t always easy ones to make. We had a pair of rhinos since the late 1960s and during Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden & Prehistoric Park that time we learned that it was better for rhinos to be in a 1300 Zoo Road NE group situation for breeding and they are very physical when (403) 232-9300 breeding. It was tough to see the amount of sparring and fi ght- www.calgaryzoo.org ing that goes on before breeding is successful. We couldn’t bring in any more females into that size of a space so we chose to move on to a different species that we could accommodate in there and spend our resources in a different way. Rhinos were one of my favorites,” refl ected Pritchard. “We have an acquisition/disposition policy that states we need to place animals in care that we know will be good for them, preferably with another accredited facility that is following the same ethi- cal guidelines that we do. It makes it more diffi cult to place animals, which is part of the reason why we don’t have babies everywhere, because we are charged with their care and have to ensure they go to a good home.” Over the years the focus has been on upgrading facilities and making changes. In the past decade projects such as The Canadian Wilds and Destination Africa have been built, with a new elephant exhibit presently being constructed. The Arctic Shores and Antarctic Landing will be open in 2010. ”Since 1929 the zoo has grown from a menagerie – which was common then to have as many different animals as pos- sible - to now, where it makes the most sense to have what animals are endangered and what makes the most sense to the zoo. The zoo is broken up into different zones such as our
14 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 15 Events Listing Find out what’s happening
GayCalgary.com Internet Terminal Location* GayCalgary.com Internet Terminal Location* See our ad on pages 6, 12 and 62 Calgary Listings Wednesday to Sundays 9:00pm to close Sunday - Beer Bust 4-8pm. Two Big Beef bones Pulse (Formerly Detour) /Arena O5 CLOSED http://www.twistedelement.ca $5.95. $2.00 Draft (12oz) Canadian. 318 - 17 Ave SW GayCalgary.com Internet Terminal Location* Wednesday - Free Pool The Rekroom O10 CLOSED Accommodations Thursday - Get Boned. Two Big Beef bones $5.95 Twisted Element Lounge O33 O 213a - 10 Ave SW Westways Guest House 13 and Wing Night. 20 cents per wing See our ad on pages 6, 12 and 62 See our ad on page 7 Friday - Dark Night - “Feel your way around and Texas Lounge O6 1006 11th Ave SW - Backdoor Entrance • (403) 216 - 25 Ave SW • (403) 229-1758 come in the Dark” See our ad on page 8 802-0230 http://www.gaywestways.com Toonie Sundays (First and last Sunday of every 308 - 17 Ave SW • (403) 229-0911 Tuesday to Friday 4:00pm to close month) - $2 Pizza Slices and $2 Draft Open 7 days a week, 11am-close Saturday 9:00pm to close (use front entrance), Bars and Clubs Check the GayCalgary.com web site for updated Sunday 6:00pm to close, Loading Dock O7 CLOSED BackLot O3 event calendar information. http://www.twistedelement.ca See our ad on page 29 318 - 17 Ave SW 209 - 10 Ave SW • (403) 265-5211 Metro the Club O8 CLOSED Tuesdays - Karaoke Bathhouse and Sauna’s Open 7 days a week, 4pm-close 213 - 10 Ave SW Wednesdays - Hi-Ball Specials Goliath’s O6 GayCalgary.com Internet Terminal Location* Saturdays - Karaoke Money-Pennies O9 See our ad on page 15 Sundays - Beer Specials (selected brands) also Calgary Eagle Inc. O4 See our ad on page 32 308 - 17 Ave SW • (403) 229-0911 Ernestines Matinee Madness See our ad on page 47 1742 - 10 Ave SW • (403) 263-7411 Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 424a - 8 Ave SE • (403) 263-5847 Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-close; Sat & Sun 10: Twisted Element O33 7 Days a Week, Specials on Lockers and Single Open Wed-Sun 5pm-close 30am-close 1006 11th Ave SW - Front Entrance• (403) Rooms for Students. Valid student ID must be http://www.calgaryeagle.com 802-0230 shown. Student Rates unavailable 8pm to 4am http://www.money-pennies.com Weekends.
16 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 Brian Mahoney & John McNeill 1304 4th Street SW • (403) 290-1973 More Better Buses Businesses See our ad on page 30 http://www.devadave.com (403) 651-1692 Alykhan Velji #10, 6020 - 1A St SW • (403) 259-4141 Providing unique, comfortable & affordable See our ad on page 41 Doug R. Glasser Re/Max Reality Professionals transportation. Charter us for: High School (403) 617-2406 See our ad on page 11 Graduations, Senior Groups, Pub Crawls and Interior Decorator BuBu Bear 9625 MacLeod Trail SW • (403) 278-2900 Sporting Events (403) 852-6977 Re/Max Reality Professionals Adult Depot http://www.bububear.ca Priape Calgary O16 See our ad on page 12 Kimmie’s Mobile Massage Portable adult novelties See our ad on page 7 140, 58th Ave SW •(403) 258-2777 (403) 999-2070 1322 - 17 Ave SW • (403) 215-1800 1514 14th St SW •(403) 264-7399 O23 Canada Olympic Park Professional massage therapists that come to your http://www.priape.com Sex toys, and Straight, Bi, Gay video rentals Highway 1 Calgary West home or office Clothing and accessories. Adult toys, leather wear, http://www.adultdepotstore.com http://www.canadaolympicpark.ca Jane Doe Marketplace & Cafe O50 movies and magazines. Gifts. Adult Source Courtney Sebree Aarbo O24 See our ad on page 48 Professional Relaxation Massage 10210 MacLeod Trail S • (403) 271-7848 See our ad on page 27 311 17 Avenue SW • (403) 245-5263 (403) 510-7572 1536 - 16 Ave NW • (403) 289-4203 1138 Kensington Road NW • (403) 571-5120 Calgary’s Only Marketplace featuring Women Male to Male massage by appointment only 2770 - 32 Ave NE • (403) 250-8225 http://www.csalaw.ca Entrepreneurs. Coffee Shop too! 1127 - 17 Ave SW • (403) 244-6537 O20 Barristers & solicitors Rev. Nadene Rogers La Fleur O41 4310 - 17 Ave SE • (403) 273-2701 See our ad on page 8 Christopher Wittke, AMP See our ad on page 7 Calgary’s largest selection of adult DVD, VHS, toys (403) 247-0602 (403) 451-8648 • Toll Free (877) 718-0884 #103 - 100 7th Avenue SW and magazines. http://www.weddingsmyway.com Mortgage Agent (403) 266-1707 Marriage Commissioner B&D Emporium Inc. O14 Florist Shop Chronos Apollo 829 17th Ave SW • (403) 265-7789 Russell’s Cobalt O45 See our ad on page 34 Leather and Lace http://www.bndemporium.com See our ad on page 44 #520 922 5th Avenue SW • (403) 237-2353 See our ad on page 40 Adult clothing store and accessories specializing in 735 12th Avenue SW • (403) 228-7822 Physican directed skin care and more 2020 32nd Avenue NE • (403) 291-4060 fetish, leather, latex, Gothic, punk, and corsets. Hair & Aesthetics The art of romance Cruiseline Barbies Shop O48 Sol Sourced Weddings See our ad on page 63 MFM Communications 1518 4th Street SW • (403) 262-8265 See our ad on page 5 (403) 777-9494 trial code 3500 See our ad on page 29 Adult clothing store, shoes, Gothic, punk, fetish, (403) 270-9480 http://www.cruiseline.ca (403) 543-6970 custom corsettes and more. http://www.solsourcedweddings.com Phone chat room & talking classifieds for 18+ http://www.mfmcommunications.com Wedding Commissioner Bay, the O29 Web site hosting and development. Computer Deva Dave Salon O32 200 - 8th Ave SW • (403) 262-0345 Hardware and Software. 4th Floor, http://www.hbc.com
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 17 Thomas Cook Travel Golf - Heather Glen Golf Course. Starting Rehearsals for the Calgary Men’s Chorus will now Fake Mustache Wade Wiley Wednesday May 10, 2006. Tee Time start 5:30. take place weekly on Wednesday nights and will Calgary’s ONLY Drag King Show (403) 253-8494 Apollo members $28.00. Non-members $30.00. resume on March 1 at 7:00pm. Rehearsals will be Soda Lounge: 211 - 12th Ave S.W. First payment of 4 nights is required to start located at Woodcliff United Church, 5010 Spruce (403) 923-3953 Z-Group $112.00 for Apollo members or $120.00 non Drive SW (just north of Bow Trail on 50th Street http://www.miscyouth.com Voice over IP (VOIP) phone service and long - members. Pay by VISA/Mastercard/cash. Contact SW). [email protected] distance [email protected] Or by phone 276-8094. A benefit show for the Miscellaneous Youth Network, (403) 770-1940 Confirm your booking with payments by phone or Fake Mustache is guaranteed to please! Come see email (preferred) by 6:00 PM every Friday evening Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition / Coalition our boys strut their stuff at Soda, the first Thursday Community Groups and for the following Wednesday. Apollo encourages santé arc-en-ciel Canada of every month (May 4th) and twice in Pride, on participation of men and women of all abilities and P.O. Box / C.P. 3043 June 8th and June 22nd. $5 cover. $2 cover under Organizations skill levels. Saskatoon SK Canada S7K 3S9 18. Advance tickets available at Barbies Shop. Aids Calgary O2 306-955-5135 200, 1509 Centre St South • (403) 508-2500 Lawn Bowling - Inglewood Lawn Bowling Club, toll -free / sans frais 1-800-955-5129 All Ages show starts at 7:30. 18+ show starts http://www.aidscalgary.org 1235 - 8th Avenue S.E. on Tuesday evenings all fax/ télécopieur 306-955-5132 at 10:15. summer long, between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm. http://www.rainbowhealth.ca Alpine Frontrunners Club Calgary Gay Prairie Alumni Lawn bowling may be the only outdoor sport that http://www.santearc-en-ciel.ca (403) 660-6125 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gayprairiealumni/ you can play without putting your refreshment down [email protected] CBCA Sexual and Reproductive Wellness Centre This group is for all gay/lesbian/transgendered - so folks are allowed to enjoy their beverages as 304, 301 14th Street NW alumni of Prairie Bible Institute and/or Prairie The AFCC was formed in 1991 after individuals who they play. There is, however, No Smoking on the (403) 283-5580 High School in Three Hills, Alberta. It’s purpose participated in the Gay Games in Vancouver decided greens. The league will start Tuesday, May 30, http://www.cbca.ab.ca is twofold: First, social -- to renew old friendships they wanted to form a club to promote health and 2006 and run until the end of August. CBCA offers counselling and educational services and make new ones. Second -- to talk about fitness in the gay community. Slow Pitch - Every Friday at 7:00pm - starts Friday that help people consider their sexual and our common experiences as gay people at a The club has a membership of approximately 20. May 12, 2006. Sunnyside Hillhurst Community reproductive choices in informed and responsible fundamentalist school. Any other questions, please These members are active in Team Calgary which Centre, 1320 - 5 Avenue NW. For more info send ways. feel free to ask. supports athletes going to the Gay Games. email to [email protected] or call Don RU a lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirited or queer Girl Friends B. at 245-6826. We have 16 Fridays scheduled for youth, ages 17-24? RU interested in helping make The AFCC hosts a Pride Run as part of Gay Pride http://members.shaw.ca/girlfriends Week, every June (on Father’s Day). As well, we Slow Pitch. We welcome players of all skill levels Calgary a safer place for people of diverse sexual send teams to the Banff Mountain Ekiden race including beginners our # 1 rule is “ Have Fun “. orientation? If UR, we are looking for dynamic Girlsgo Productions held the Saturday after Canadian Thanksgiving We recommend arriving at field by 6:40-6:45 this volunteers for our Anti-Homophobia Program. (403) 510-2502 in October. allows time to for you to sign-in and warm-up. This program is intended to raise awareness http://www.girlsgo.ca and understanding among students about the Event production and promotion in Alberta for ARGRA – Alberta Rockies Gay Rodeo AFCC Fun Runs: Eau Claire YMCA. 200 Barklay experiences of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, two spirited, women. Check online for fun things to do! Parade SW (4th street and 3rd ave. SW). Saturdays. Association transgendered, queer and questioning youth. If GLASS, Gay & Lesbian Association of Students 9 am. Eau Claire YMCA. Brunch follows; location See our ad on page 40 you are interesting in sharing your experiences with and Staff varies. Distance varies: 8 km - 15 km. Runners Hotline: (403) 541-8140 other youth, and are available days, please call us PF4255 in the Professional Faculties Building, from 6 minute/mile to 9+ minute miles. For more http://www.argra.org at 283-5580 and ask for an Educator or contact University of Calgary information, contact Tim at (403) 660-6125 or Artists for the Quality of Life [email protected].. http://www.ucalgary.ca/~glass e-mail: [email protected] See our ad on page 2 and 12 Different Strokes (403) 220-6394 (403) 890-1261 Apollo Calgary Friends in Sports http://www.differentstrokescalgary.org See our ad on page 64 http://www.artistsforqualityoflife.com GLCSA - Gay And Lesbian Community Services Swim Club. Association O1 http://www.apollocalgary.com Between Men and Between Men Online Check website for current schedule #4, 1230A 17th Avenue SW Apollo: Friends in Sport, is coordinating the Calgary (403) 234-8973 (403) 234-8973 Don’t Buy In Project teams for both the Montreal Outgames and Chicago http://www.glcsa.org/ http://www.glcsa.org GayGames. Uniforms will be created for both Peer support, sexual health education for gay http://www.dontbuyin.ca events so that teams can march into the opening or bisexual men, as well as those who may be This Calgary Police Service Initiative aims to Peer Support and Crisis Line - Front-line help service ceremonies under “Team Calgary” banners. Sizing uncertain or questioning their sexuality. Discussions encourage youth to working towards an inclusive for GLBT individuals and their family and friends, and orders will be done at the Apollo tent at the range from personal relationship or life issues, to environment in which diversity is embraced in their or anyone questioning their sexuality. Please click Pride Street Fair on June 11. Please let Apollo sexual health and well-being. schools and community. here for further information on our Peer Support Program. know if you are going to compete at one or both Mondays - Meetings at GLCSA Tuesdays 7:00pm Egale Canada games by E-mailing [email protected] to 9:00pm #310, 396 Cooper 24-Hour Info Line - Calgary’s resource directory m or [email protected]. Ottawa, ON K2P 2H7 for information, events, business referrals, Calgary Humane Society 1-888-204-7777 toll free organizations and support for the GLBT community. Rainbow Riders Bowling League - Let’s 10 Pin See our ad on page 45 Stephen Lock – Regional Co-Director (Male) Bowlerama, 2916 5 Avenue NE, Wednesday’s at 6: (403) 250-4455 Library - A great selection of resource books, fiction, Prairies/NWT/Nunavut 30pm. Season is from September to April. League http://www.calgaryhumane.ca non-fiction, videos and everything in between, all (403) 708-5302 cell phone fees are $15.00 per Night. Shoe rental is $2.00 with a queer perspective. Animal Adoptions and for Prevention of Cruelty to http://www.egale.ca Unity Bowling League - Let’s 10 Pin Bowlerama, Animals [email protected] Drop-In Center - A safe and supportive environment 2916 5 Avenue NE, Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Season Calgary Gay Fathers Egale Canada is the national advocacy and lobby for one-to-one peer counseling for many issues begins September 18, 2005. League fees are [email protected] organization for gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, surrounding family, coming out, homosexuality, $15.00 per day. Shoe rental is $2.00 http://www.geocities.com/calgaryfathers trans-identified people and our families. loneliness and other issues. Outdoor Pursuits - WE DO IT OUTDOORS. Skiing, Membership fees are pay-what-you-can, although Peer support group for gay, bisexual and Unity Pages - A service directory of GLBT or GLBT- hiking, camping, biking. Any outdoor sports. Why pre-authorized monthly donors are encouraged (and questioning fathers. Meeting twice a month friendly businesses, organizations, and services do it alone when you can do it with a group. get a free Egale Canada t-shirt). Egale has several within Calgary. Weekends and weekdays, all year round. Drop Calgary Men’s Chorus committees that meet by teleconference on a us a line. (403) 262-6295 regular basis; membership on these is national with Heading Out http://www.calgarymenschorus.org members from every region of Canada. (403) 234-8973
18 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 http://www.glcsa.org/ Worship Services Training - Develop and pilot training modules that http://www.glcsa.org/ Wednesdays - Communion Service 12:10 pm address GLBTT domestic violence and homophobic Peer group for men who are looking for an Peer social/support group for women providing an Sundays - 11:00 a.m. September to June youth bullying. See the website or contact the office alternative social activity to the bar. Activities vary evening of fun, bonding, discussion and activities. Sundays - 10:30 a.m. in summer July and August. for information on the next training session. and are fun and entertaining. The group meets Meets every Friday 7pm to 9pm at GLCSA. the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7 pm New Directions Research – Conduct an enviro-scan of services and Vigor Calgary to 9 pm. (403) 234-8973 or [email protected] support available to GLBTT family violence and (403) 255-7004 http://www.glcsa.org/ abuse victims. HIV Peer Support Group http://www.vigorcalgary.ca/ (403) 230-5832 Drop in peer/social support group to provide support Directory – Publish a province-wide directory of Violence in Gay Male Relationships (VIGOR) is a [email protected] and resources for individuals who identify as services and supports addressing same-sex domestic committee of professionals dedicated to increasing transgendered, transsexual or inter-sexed. Social violence and homophobic bullying. the awareness of gay men’s domestic violence and Illusions Calgary support meetings 1st Friday of every month from 7 the services available to them. (403) 234-8973 Survey – Conduct a survey on how same-sex pm to 11 pm and peer support meetings 3rd Friday http://www.glcsa.org domestic violence and homophobic bullying affects of every month from 7 pm to 9 pm at GLCSA. Youth 4 Youth GLBTT individuals. Contact the office if you would be (403) 283-5880 Social group for Calgary and area transgender Pride Calgary willing to fill out this survey. http://www.youth4youth.com community members (cross dressers, transvestites, (403) 262-3410 drag kings and queens). Illusions provides a safe, Sharp Foundation http://www.pridecalgary.ca YouthSafe discrete and welcoming atmosphere, in which Phone: (403) 272-2912 http://www.youthsafe.net transgendered people can meet others of like mind. Pride Rainbow Project E-mail: [email protected] Illusions offers discretion, acceptance, compassion [email protected] http://www.thesharpfoundation.com Alberta’s website for youth with sex-and-gender and a safe place to express your gender. Cross- http://www.priderainbowproject.com differences. Youthsafe.net lists the resources, The SHARP Foundation Casino - August 29 & dressing is the purpose of the group, but is not information and services to help youth find safe and The Pride Rainbow Project was started in Fall 2003 30th, 2006 mandatory. caring spaces in Alberta. by 4 youth of the Unitarian Church of Calgary. AIDS Walk 2006 - September 24, 2006 Inside Out The Pride Rainbow Project is a project designed (403) 234-8973 to show support for same-sex marriage in Canada Volunteer Appreciation - Halloween Howl - October http://www.glcsa.org and elsewhere. It is a fabric rainbow banner 28, 2006 Restaurants approximately 5 feet wide, and the goal is to make Calgary Eagle Inc. O4 Peer-facilitated youth group for GLBTQ ages 15-25. The SHARP Foundation Art Auction - November it 3.2km (2 miles) long, in order to break the world See our ad on page 47 The group aims to let youth know they are not 16, 2006 record (set by a group in Florida at 1.25 miles)! 424a - 8 Ave SE • (403) 263-5847 alone, and to connect them with their peers. Every It contains the 6 colours of the pride flag: Red, World AIDS Day - December 1, 2006 Open Tues-Sun 4pm-close Monday, 7 pm to 9pm at GLCSA. It is a funky and Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple. The project http://www.calgaryeagle.com safe environment with a variety of resources and is youth run, but anyone can help!. SHEQ Soulful Healing Ego Quest GayCalgary.com Internet Terminal Location* activities. (403) 234-8973 or [email protected] Primetimers Calgary http://www.glcsa.org/ Haddock & Hoof’s ISCCA – Imperial Sovereign Court of the See our ad on page 31 3851 17th Avenue SW Chinook Arch A workshop for women that want to be themselves E-mail: [email protected] (403) 242-0522 See our ad on page 49 in a supportive, safe environment. It is a chance http://www.primetimerscalgary.com Specializing in Fresh East Coast Seafood http://www.iscca.ca to grow and share their experiences related to Prime Timers Calgary is designed to foster social women’s sexuality. Runs for a ten week period on Jane Doe Marketplace & Cafe O50 Last Sunday of the month - Texas Lounge Movie interaction for its members through a variety of Thursdays at 7pm. Call Trudy or Krista at 585- See our ad on page 48 Matinee social, educational and recreational activities. It is 7437. To participate, please call the exclusive 311 17 Avenue SW • (403) 245-5263 Tuesdays - Texas Lounge, 7:00pm Shooters open to all gay and bisexual men of any age and SHEQ line at 585-7437 (you may leave a voice Calgary’s Only Marketplace featuring Women Wednesday - Twisted Element - Boyz to Burlesque respects whatever degree of anonymity that each message for Trudy or Krista) or leave your name Entrepreneurs. Coffee Shop too! 7:00pm to 9:00pm and a contact time/number with the Gay & Lesbian member desires. Money-Pennies O9 Fridays - Backlot - BBQ Burgers and Hot Dogs 6: Community Services Association at 234-8973. 00pm to 8:00pm Rocky Mountain Bears See our ad on page 32 http://www.rockymountainbears.com Speak Sebastian 1742 - 10 Ave SW • (403) 263-7411 Integrity Calgary http://www.cjsw.com GayCalgary.com Internet Terminal Location* http://members.aol.com/DWFrancis/integrity.html Saturday, August 19th - Annual BBQ/Hot Tub Party Saturday August 19th, starting at 7pm. The cost Radio Show – Every first & third Wednesday from Worship – Every Second Sunday of the month at is $5.00 per person, FOR THE EVENT. This charge 9-10pm. Radio for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, 7pm. Meet at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1121 is for the food, but to discourage guys from just trans gender and kink community. Listen on CJSW - 14 Ave SW. Christian fellowship for gay, lesbians, showing up for the hottub, $5 will be charged to FM 90.9. bisexuals and our friend and family. Theatre and Art all who attend whether you show up for the BBQ Team Calgary Alberta Ballet Kitty Group or not. http://www.teamcalgary.org http://www.albertaballet.com Phone: Nico (403) 605-6597 Saturday, August 26th - Bar Night at The Eagle E-mail: [email protected] Urban Sex Carmina Burana - October 12 - 14 Safety Under The Rainbow http://www.cjsw.com Nutcracker - December 21 - 24 A social group for womyn – Every First Saturday of Dancing Joni - February 8 - 10 http://www.safetyrainbow.ca Radio Show – Every second & forth Wednesday the month at 7pm. At The Good Earth Café, 1504 Cinderella - March 22 - 24 from 9-10pm. Focus on sexuality; gay bisexual - 11 Ave SW Mission: To raise awareness and understanding of Dracula - April 9 - 10 same-sex domestic violence and homophobic youth lesbian trans gendered and straight issues here Knox United Church O bullying. in Calgary and around the web. Listen on CJSW ATP, Alberta Theatre Projects 36 506 - 4th Street S.W. • (403) 269-8382 FM 90.9. Phone: (403) 294-7402 http://www.knoxunited.ab.ca/ Project Areas: http://www.ATPlive.com Western Leather Federation Knox United Church is an all-inclusive church Partnerships – Create partnerships with like-minded Coffee Night – Wed, 8:30pm. At the Calgary Eagle. September 19 – October 8, 2006 - 10 DAYS ON located in downtown Calgary. A variety of facility groups. Organize a meeting to discuss a province- EARTH, Created and Performed by Ronnie Burkett rentals are also available for meetings, events and Womynspace wide cross-sector entity addressing domestic October 17 – November 04, 2006 - THE GOAT OR, concerts. violence and homophobic bullying. (403) 234-8973 or [email protected]
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 19 WHO IS SYLVIA? One Yellow Rabbit O35 Trans Education/Support Group November 25 – December 27, 2006 - PETER PAN, Big Secret Theatre – EPCOR CENTRE for the Edmonton Listings Support and education for all transsexual, Adapted by Jeffrey Pitcher Performing Arts • (403) 299-8888 transgendered, intersexed, two-spirited and http://www.oyr.org questioning individuals meets 1st, 3rd and last January 31 – March 4, 2007 - ENBRIDGE playRites Sunday of each month, 2-4 pm at the Pride Centre QUAB Gallery Inc. O43 Bars and Clubs FESTIVAL OF NEW CANADIAN PLAYS of Edmonton 95A St. and 111 Ave. Ph:488-3234 See our ad on page 14 Boots & Saddles O5 March 13 – April 1, 2007 - TEMPTING 10242 106th St • (780)423-5014 PROVIDENCE, by Robert Chafe, A presentation from 212, 100th 7th Avenue SW • (403) 261-2855 Trans Education/Support Group Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador http://www.quab.ca Buddy’s Nite Club O6 Support and education for all transsexual, transgendered, intersexed, two-spirited and Pumphouse Theatre O37 11725 Jasper Ave • (780) 488-6636 April 17 – May 5, 2007 - SITTING ON PARADISE, questioning individuals meets 1st, 3rd and last 2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW • (403) 263-0079 http://www.buddysniteclub.ca/ by Eugene Stickland Sunday of each month, 2-4 pm at the Pride Centre http://www.pumphousetheatres.ca Prism Bar & Grill O8 Broadway Across Canada of Edmonton 95A St. and 111 Ave. Ph:488-3234 Skew Gallery O44 10524 101st St • (780) 990-0038 http://www.broadwayacrosscanada.ca Sunday Night Mens Discussion Group 1615 10th Avenue SW • (403) 244-4445 http://www.prismbar.ca Nov. 28 - Dec. 3, 2006 - Aladdin at the Southern Mens social and discussion group meets every http://www.skewgallery.com The Roost O9 Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Sunday @ 7 pm at the Pride Centre of Edmonton Stagewest 10345 104th St • (780) 426-3150 95A St. and 111 Ave. Ph: 488-3234, Contact: Rob Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra 727 42 Avenue SE • (403) 243-6642 http://www.theroostniteclub.com Wells - [email protected] http://www.cpo-live.com • (403) 571-0849 http://www.stagewestcalgary.com We have a huge show Coming up on August 18. Monday Movie Night Fairytales International Gay & Lesbian Film July 6 - September 10, 2006 - I Do! I Do!, By Tom We’re doing an Elton John Show, with all Elton Weekly movie nights, with themed movies and Festival Jones & Harvey Schmidt. The story of a marriage John numbers. That night we will also giveaway discussion afterwards at the Pride Centre of http://www.fairytalesfilmfest.com is at the center of this intimate and nostalgic work tickets to see Elton Jon in concert. On the Saturday Edmonton 95A St. and 111 Ave. Ph:488-3234 by Harvey Schimdt and Tom Jones, the authors of Aug. 19 we are hold Madonna’s Annual birthday The Globe Cinema O49 Womens Spirituality Group “The Fantasticks”. The show begins with Michael party for all those crazy Madonna lovers. Then of 617 8th Avenue SW • (403) 262-3308 Drumming Circle, meets 2nd Tues of every month and Agnes on their wedding day and traces their course our Sunday show with “Connie Lingua & www.globecinema.com in the TV room @ 7 pm at the Pride Centre of life together over a period of 50 years, until the Friends” with the “Gay Game Show” a new show Edmonton 95A St. and 111 Ave. Ph:488-3234, Call for showtimes day they leave their house to the next pair of every Sunday. Facilitator: Kuaitzi Jubilations Dinner Theatre newlyweds. In that time we watch them go through This September the Roost is celebrating it’s 29th http://www.jubilations.ca their wedding night jitters, raise a family, negotiate birthday Week, the dates will most likely be Sept.17 Bisexual Discussion Group 1002 - 37th Street SW, at the Westbrook Mall • mid-life crises, quarrel, separate, reconcile and grow - Sept. 24 with huge nightly prizes & great shows. Open to drop in - Mixed social and discussion group (403) 249-7799 old together, all lovingly to the strains of a tuneful, meets the first and third Tuesday of every month charming score. Woody’s O12 in Meeting Room A @ 7pm at the Pride Centre June 23, 2006 - Aug 27, 2006 - Comedy Night in 11725 Jasper Ave • (780) 488-6557 of Edmonton 95A St. and 111 Ave. Ph:488-3234 Canada: Welcome to Comedy Night in Canada, a Stride Gallery O47 Facilitator: Vanessa - edmbigroup@yahoogrou revival of the wonderful variety shows of the ‘70’s! 1004 MacLeod Trail SE • (403) 262-8507 Bathhouse and Sauna’s ps.com Tonight we are proud to have some of the stars that http://www.stride.ab.ca Down Under Baths O7 you all have come to love so well! We have Sonny Community Potluck Dinner Theatre Junction 12224 Jasper Ave •(780) 482-7960 and Cher, Donny and Marie and Goldie Fawn!! All Everyone welcome. Second Tues of every month http://www.theatrejunction.com http://www.gayedmonton.com/ of them are costumed by famous designer Ralphie bring the family and share good food and a Mackie and produced and hosted by Canada’s very Truck Gallery O46 Steamers O10 socialize with great people! 7 – 9 pm at the Pride own Jenny Jadman! 815 1st Street SW (Basement) • (403) 261-7702 9668 Jasper Avenue • (780) 422-2581 Centre of Edmonton 95A St. and 111 Ave. Ph: http://www.truck.com (780) 488-3234 Looks Could Kill Art Boutique Steamworks O11 Art Central, lower level #11, 100 7th Ave SW • Vertigo Mystery Theatre O34 11745 Jasper Ave• (780) 488-6636 Meditation Circle (403) 264-7576 161, 115 – 9 Ave SE • (403) 221-3708 http://www.buddysniteclub.ca/ Guided Meditation Group, Drop In - no charge http://www.vertigomysterytheatre.com to the public. Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday New Gallery O25 Businesses of each month in Meeting Room A at the Pride 516D - 9 Ave SW • (403) 233-2399 B & D Emporium O13 Centre of Edmonton 95A St. and 111 Ave., Ph: Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 5pm See our ad on page 42 (780) 488-3234, Facilitator Hanne Csanyi #101 11745 Jasper Ave• (780) 428-5847 – [email protected] http://www.bdemporiumedmonton.com The HIV Positive Gay Men’s Group Pride Construction Drop in caring circle every Thursday, 1-4 pm @ 7- See our ad on page 8 9 pm in main area, at the Pride Centre of Edmonton (780) 239-9197 95A St. and 111 Ave. Ph: (780) 488-3234 Construction and Renovations Facilitator: Mark, HIV Outreach The HIV positive Gay Men’s Group is a place for gay men to come and share their feelings on Community Groups and how it is affecting their personal lives. This is a Organizations personal private time for them to express how it has Pride Centre of Edmonton O1 changed their outlook on life. As well to support and 95A St. and 111 Ave. • (780) 488-3234 help each other dealing with being HIV positive. Whatever is said in the room stays within the room. Bears Movie Night Remember! You are not alone! Bears club of Edmonton meets the last Sunday of the month for movies 1- 6 pm in the TV room at Youth Understanding Youth the Pride Centre of Edmonton 95A St. and 111 Ave. Youth support and social group meets every Ph:488-3234 Saturday from 7 to 9 pm at the Pride Centre of Edmonton 95A St. and 111 Ave. Ph: (780) 488-3234 Contact: [email protected]
20 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 (www.members.shaw.ca/yuy ) program serving our GLBT seniors. Hosted by Jeff [email protected] Bovee, contact the Centre at 488-3234 for more Lethbridge Listings Womonspace Womonspace info. GALA/LA - Gay and Lesbian Alliance of 1st Saturday of every month from 10 am to 1 pm http://www.gaycanada.com/womonspace/ Lethbridge and Area at the Pride Centre of Edmonton 95A St. and 111 In together Out Together Get Together (403) 308-2893 (live on Mon. and Wed. evenings Ave. Ph:488-3234 Contact Womonspace for details) A welcoming group for GLBT members in their Theatre and Art until 11 p.m.) 20’s, 30’s & 40’s and their friends, in Edmonton, Prime Timers Alberta Ballet http://www.newgaylethbridge.ca Alberta and surrounding area, for social activities Monthly Member Meetings at the Pride Centre of http://www.albertaballet.com and support through sharing. Hosted by Robert Monthly dances (Sept.-May) start Sept. 16 at Edmonton 95A St. and 111 Ave. Ph:488-3234 Blatchford http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/ Carmina Burana - October 20 - 21 Croatian hall Call for directions, or for information Parents Rock the World Workshops intogether Nutcracker - December 15 - 17 on P-Flag, campus groups and monthly pot-luck PFLAG Canada: Edmonton Chapter - Workshop dinners Edmonton Listing provided by Series Tuesdays (Feb 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, Dancing Joni - February 16 - 17 Volunteer and Event Coordinator June 6), Pride Centre (95A St. and 111 Ave.) 7:00 Pride Centre of Edmonton Cinderella - March 30 - 31 – 10:00 p.m. Ph: (780) 488-3234 95A St. and 111 Ave. A series of workshops for Parents of Gay, Lesbian, Dracula - April 12 - 13 780-488-3234 If you would like to add your business or Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning children. Broadway Across Canada O non-profit group to the list above, please call Each session will feature a 30 – 45 minute Edmonton STD 4 http://www.broadwayacrosscanada.ca topic specific presentation, followed by a group 11111 Jasper Ave (403) 543-6960, (888) 543-6960 or E-mail discussion. Social time for sharing and networking Aug. 30 - Sept. 24, 2006 - Phantom of the Opera [email protected]. You can add your Edmonton Pride Week Society will follow at the end of each session. Call the Pride at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium information to the GayCalgary.com directory on the http://www.prideedmonton.org Centre to register or for more details. website for free. Nov. 14 - 19, 2006 - Aladdin at the Northern GayCalgary.com endeavors to have the information HIV Network Of Edmonton Society O3 Dykes to Watch Out For! Alberta Jubilee Auditorium here as accurate as possible. Events and listings 11456 Jasper Ave Discussion and Social Group Wednesdays (Feb 8, Jubilations Dinner Theatre can change at any time so it is recommended to Feb 22, March 8, March 22), Pride Centre (95A Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose http://www.jubilations.ca check with the establishment before you head out. St. and 111 Ave.) 8:00 – 10:00 pm, Ph: (780) http://www.gayedmonton.org 8882 — 170 Street, Inside the West Edmonton Non-Profit groups free listings. Business receive a 488-3234 listing once an ad has been placed. The business Living Positive (Edmonton Persons Living with Mall • (780) 484-2424 A social and discussion group for gay women, listing will last 1 year after the last ad is placed HIV Society) O2 dykes, lesbians and questioning women wanting to June 9, 2006 - Aug. 13, 2006 - Emergency Room unless there is a GayCalgary.com service located at #404, 10408 – 124 St. • (780) 488-5768 network, learn more about issues and interested in that location. http://www.edmlivingpositive.ca Aug. 18, 2006 - Oct. 22, 2006 - Butch, Sundance building community! Call Pride Centre to register, mon – wed 8:30 – 4:30 & The Gang or you can also just drop in for just one session! Thurs 8:30 – 8:30 GLBT Seniors Drop IN Fri 8:30 – noon Every Wednesday Pride Centre (95A St. and 111 Providing confidential one-on-one peer support for Ave.), 10:30 am – 3:30 pm infected or affected individuals…. Peer facilitated The Pride Centre is thrilled to introduce a new support group Tues 7 - 9 pm. Internet support
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 21 Letters to the Publisher
Re: Assault on Pride Parade Protestor If anyone were to hold a placard with a racist or sexist Letters slur and stand ‘peacefully’ on the street with it, and they got harassed or even attacked for it, no one would have taken the Rodeo proponents have long tried to dismiss these concerns side of the protestor. No one would say “Well, it’s his right to by saying that they treat their animals like their children. free speech, he’s allowed to hold up his sign expressing his I have yet to meet anyone who ropes their children around opinion even if it’s hurtful and discriminatory towards people the neck, and drags them to the ground while friends cheer. of a different culture or sex.” No, I think people would cheer on Another familiar argument is that the animals are bred to who ever stood up to the moron who decided the free speech participate in these events. I do not know of any other form of was a limitless right. My rights begin where your’s end. I have life on Earth that is actually bred to engage in such demean- the right to feel safe and when the words you write on your ing activity. Since animals cannot vocalize their opinions or placard make me feel anything but? Your right to hold that sign wavers, it is safe to conclude that they have no choice in placard is revoked. the matter. I am not justifying violence. I am not saying that what hap- As a community that has experienced persecution and vio- pened to the protestor is right in any way. I think it’s sad that lence, we need to speak out against all forms of injustice. It’s someone couldn’t take the higher road and say “You may be time to buck the rodeo. an asshole but I don’t have to be”…but I also think it’s wrong for anyone to justify discrimination EVER in ANY form. We Sincerely cannot draw a line or make a box of who it is ok or not ok to discriminate against. Discrimination is wrong. Period. End of Ken Erickson, story. It SHOULDN’T be tolerated…but in the name of “free Calgary speech” it was, and what’s worse, it is being justifi ed by people within the gay community. I’d also like to point out that in the past six years of at- tending the Calgary Pride Parade I have seen a total of four Re: Straight Models on Gay Covers? protestors. In that time I have also seen the news coverage. We are lucky to get a colour photo and more than a two or three I am impressed at how your magazine has always seemed to line caption in the paper, or more than 30 seconds of airtime stay true to your focus. Your covers have featured all facets of on the TV. How sad that, despite the amazing movements in our community from leather daddies to lesbians, drag queens the gay community, the higher attendance of Pride events and to everyday guys. It would be so easy to slap some meaning- now, the move from 17th to Stephen Ave and Olympic Plaza, less model on the cover, but you truly do represent the com- the fi rst time we get more than a caption and a photo it has to munity. do with protestors and animosity. That said, I do usually skim through other gay magazines As for the protestors? Using your religious beliefs to justify to see what they may have to offer for articles or advertise- discrimination and hatred is pathetic. Now it’d be great if ments. You can imagine the surprise on my face when I saw everyone would just stop trying to tear the community apart a model from an adult website on the cover of a Canadian gay from the inside and realize it’s not worth it, especially when we community magazine this month. Having been to his website have so many already trying to destroy us from the outside. It previously, I’ve seen him there all naked in his hardcore glory, would be nice if we still HAD a gay community in the next fi ve having sex with a woman! In two different videos in fact! years but the way we’re going I’m not holding my breath. It is in a way sad that this gay magazine has now to resort Kaitlyn S. C. Hatch to getting straight porn cover models from Florida? Every- where I look even in this city I see guys just as hot if not hotter than this particular model, who are real people and actually gay (not just for pay)! It is telling that this Canadian Re: Gay Rodeo Gay Community magazine would ignore an abundant selection of Canadian Gay Community members in favor of someone The concept of a “gay rodeo” continues to elude me. who is not Canadian, not gay, and is part of the community only for the sake of taking its money. If a blank page had sex In contrast to our own struggles as a community, putting appeal, it would make just as effective a cover. animals at risk of being injured and/or killed for our “enter- tainment” seems to be a huge contradiction in terms. It is Thank you for continuing to represent us, the GLBT com- true that there is a difference between humans and animals, munity in all of our glory, instead of having to resort to hunt- but we also have similarities, such as the need to live without ing for chicken south of the border. torment and cruelty. How can we possibly expect society to treat us with respect and dignity, when we do not extend these Regards, attributes to other living beings? Josh H.
22 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 23 24 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 Q Scopes “Clear the air, Aquarius!”
By GayCalgary.com Magazine Staff Lifestyle | Astrology Saturn opposing Neptune (August 17 to Septem- ber 14) threatens ecological disasters, religious ex- for more creative improvisation. tremism, and, on the more personal level, infectious diseases and extreme overindulgence in drugs and SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): A need alcohol. Mars is aspecting those planets this week, to promote yourself, real or imagined, will stir acting as a trigger. up trouble, with the fi rst rumblings at home. Is there some domestic scandal you need to clear up? Be very clear about where you’re coming from, as well as where you want to go!
ARIES (March 20 - April 19): If you must enter- tain, keep the guest list short - only people you SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20): can trust. Appealing to home, community, tribe, and nation While sexual opportunities are throwing them- can carry political arguments, or strengthen those arguments selves at you, they may entail more risk than they’re worth. Be to lead you in unexpected directions. very clear with your playmate(s) about what your expectations are, and be extremely careful with prophylaxis and rough play. Getting high isn’t hot; it’s sloppy and dangerous. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Things you’d nor- mally leave unsaid can slip out and precipitate problems at home. That can lead to solutions in the long run, CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Money but now it’s bloody hell, and the problems spill over into your and sex, the two biggest issues in relationships, work. A spiritual authority or simple prayer can help a lot! are ganging up on yours. Don’t just push emotions out of the way, but deal with them fi rst. They may provide keys to the seemingly bigger problems. GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Bad news about money could prove to be a blessing in disguise, or just the kick you need to improve your situation. Keep any ar- AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Work guments grounded in practical basics. Philosophical theories seems to offer a break from spats with your will just lead you astray now. partner, but, better yet, work together on projects at home to clarify and resolve misunderstandings. Don’t be scared to argue it out. You need to clear the air! CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Self-doubts exag- gerate worries about sex and money. Moderate your exercise. Small, inexpensive home improvements and/or PISCES (February 19 - March 19): Combining a cooking up old family favorites will help you to maintain bal- creative approach with plenty of hard work will ance and confi dence - all the better to face those questions help you see a way out of your current malaise. Moderate about sex and money! exercise could help, too, but overdoing it will defi nitely cause more problems than it solves. LEO (July 23 - August 22): Problems in partner- ship can arouse paranoia. A deep, personal heart- to-heart talk should resolve the problems. Your mother has something to do with your fears - but only you can fi gure out whether she is at the root of them or offers a solution.
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22): Be especially careful of your physical and mental health now. Culinary adventures may offer rude surprises. It’s a good time to check up on any medical problems that run in your family or may otherwise pose a threat.
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): Stay focused on career goals, and as much as possible, steer your current social activities toward those ends. “Social lubri- cants” will only cause you to skid badly. You need a clear head
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 25 Adult Film Review
By Jerome Voltero Review | Adult Male “Alpha Centurion Muscle II” by Centurion Pictures his father during his service in the army. As his son begins to The DVD cover was hot read those letters, we fl ash back enough, but as I saw the to some very steamy encounters. cast roll by I wondered if I had died and gone to heaven! The Chest has quite an exten- The guys are 90% hairy, sive cast, including army jocks 100% muscular (that’s an of various proportions, and a estimate, don’t try to actually couple of well endowed twinks calculate it). Their butch- from the father’s younger days. ness is hard to gauge since What stood out was that a lot of there is almost no story the guys in this fi lm are uncut and no talking throughout – maybe that’s a bonus for some. the fi lm, so the best I can Sadly for some, the son promise is that they all look doesn’t get any action…poor extremely masculine – all straight boy. I won’t go into too Alpha males if you will. much more detail other than This was my fi rst time seeing Danny Mann in a porno – in- to mention that Cliff Rhodes has quite a range on him. After cidentally he the featured model on this month’s page of my pulling out of Danny Vox, the fi rst shot of his load goes across Butch Bear calendar, though looking somewhat younger. He Vox’s face and arm, leaving him somewhat tight-lipped for the must be a straight guy, or his straight-acting is off the charts! remainder of the scene. Be glad, Danny, it didn’t go up your Handsome, beefy, furry and tattooed, I unquestionably found nose! him to be the highlight of this porno. One thing that endeared “BruthaLoad” by Trea- him even more was his little outburst in the fi rst scene where sure Island Media he says “Fuckin’ A!” Danny is my hero! *swoon* This porno has been sit- As for Xerxes, another star in this fi lm, I can’t quite recall if ting around for the past I’ve seen him before. He’s an older guy with the body of a god, couple of months, while I but man do his veins stick out everywhere. He appears in two waited for it to show up for of the four scenes, screwing around with Danny Mann and rent or sale in Calgary. If the somewhat hunky Blake Nolan. Another jewel in this fi lm it’s out here then I haven’t was Leo Rocco, a greek-ish hottie that vaguely reminds me of seen it just yet. Regardless Ares (Kevin Smith) from Xena Warrior Princess, only a good 10 I decided to do a review be- years younger…and still alive. cause even if you can’t fi nd it Lucas Di Fabbiano is the only smooth guy, but I still found in a local store, you can still his solo scene pretty hot. He demonstrates his rectal fortitude order it from the Treasure Is- with two reasonably large dildos, and an anal bead rod. Fran- land Media website (www.tre cois Sagat is back again, still with the odd shave-job, but once asureislandmedia.com). again a sexy hit in his scene with Blake Nolan. On a side note, online I So now I bet you’re dying to know what these guys do with was once accused of being one another? Well, they have a delightful tea party and chat racist for stating that “I usually think black and brown guys over a plate of scones. Yeah right, just seeing if you were pay- are hot” and that “I’m not particularly interested in Asians”. I ing attention! Each guy gets a chance to kiss and rub, pit-dive have been attracted to young hairless colored guys, while not and suck, rim and fuck the other in a dungeony setting on a to young hairless white guys. Of the same token, I have only rigid-seat sling. Then they climax all over one another…messy ever met two Asian guys that I’ve found attractive by my stan- messy messy. I love it! dards, both of whom were straight. “The Chest” by Titan Media At the time I was a little shocked at being called a racist, but I later realized that by the same reasoning, all gay (and At fi rst I thought “The Chest” referred to the handsome straight) people are sexist. Being gay myself, I say “I like men bare-chested Cliff Rhodes on the DVD cover, but he just ap- sexually.” That doesn’t mean I would indiscriminately sleep pears as a mover in the fi nal scene. The young main charac- with anyone who is a man, only that I’ve drawn a generaliza- ter arrives at the house of his recently deceased father, and I tion that the majority of people I’m sexually attracted to are realize that the title alludes to the wooden chest he fi nds up in men. Who knows, maybe there’s even a woman out there that the attic. It is fi lled with letters and photographs collected by I would be sexually attracted to…though I’ll believe that when
26 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 I see it. I’m just saying that it’s impossible to be politically correct when it comes to sexual attraction – the meet mar- ket is a brutal place. But enough yammering from me – ON WITH THE SHOW! This porno was set up as a number of amateur jerk-off scenes. I have a feeling that the majority of guys are straight or bi-curious since the television in the background blares out the moaning of women. The director occasionally interjects with comments, or carefully stays off camera while lending a helping hand. Frankly I’m surprised at how many of them let him touch their cocks…“straight but not narrow” eh? I particularly liked Tony, a hot black hunk with a shaven head, goatee, and slightly furry chest. He wasn’t the best en- dowed of the lot, though what he lacked in girth he redeemed in length. Another big-time favorite of mine was Eddie, a shorter guy, furry as hell, built like a tank and packing a can- non to match. There were a couple of scenes I completely skipped because I didn’t fi nd the guys attractive. So there, that settles it! You see, I say that I fi nd black guys hot but there are always exceptions. I didn’t particularly like Ukiah’s scruffy beard and yellow toque, but I watched the scene all the way through anyway because I concurred with the director’s comment, “Whoah, that’s an amazing dick!” Later on, I was fascinated by Two-Shot, who is somehow able to make his balls pulsate up and down within his scrotum as he is beating off. With a name like that he didn’t disappoint, coming twice within the 10 minute scene. That’s all for this month. Go out and rent or buy these titles! I know those purse strings are a little tight from the Stampede this month (or from other summertime festivities outside of Calgary). Get dildo too – it might help loosen them up! “Alpha Centurion Muscle II” and “The Chest” Rentals courtesy of Adult Depot Over 2500 Gay Titles for Sale or Rent 1514B 14th Street SW – (403) 264-7399 140 – 58th Ave SW – (403) 258-2777 www.adultdepotstore.com [email protected]
“BruthaLoad” Treasure Island Media www.treasureislandmedia.com
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 27 The Plight of Queers in the Middle East
by recent reactions against the idea of holding World Pride in By Stephen Lock Jerusalem next year, the country’s leading Orthodox rabbis are outraged about such perversion being paraded through We sometimes forget just how good we have it in the streets of Holy Jerusalem. Christian and Muslim clerics Canada and the US, despite the recent struggles have joined the chorus and likewise are complaining loud and we have had with equal rights and the reaction long about the event. There was talk of moving the event to Tel Aviv, a far more secular and arguably liberal city. With the from The Right. recent outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, there are stories now coming out that the organizers July 19th was the one-year commemoration of the public of World Pride will cancel the event. execution of two Iranian 17-year olds, Mahmoud Asgari and Ayaz Marhoni. Iranian authorities condemned the boys to While our own struggles here in Canada certainly took an death and hanged them in the public square of Mashad, a city emotional toll, to say nothing of what our American queer in Iran, for being homosexual. brethren and sisters are facing, they pale in comparison to what the GLBTQ communities face in the Middle East, if in- Photos of the execution of the two boys created international deed one can say the region has GLBTQ “communities” in the outrage when they were widely circulated on the Internet, and sense we understand them in the West. focused the world’s attention on Iran’s ongoing, and lethal, reign of terror against Iranian homosexuals. Being told by some offi cious marriage commissioner he or she disagrees with same-sex marriage, for instance, and Iranian authorities claimed the boys were not, in fact, therefore refuses to marry such a couple really is not of the executed for being homosexual but rather, for the rape of a same caliber of discrimination as wondering if you are next on 13-year old boy. However, many within the international com- the hit list after several of your friends and lovers go “missing.” munity do not believe the authorities especially given Iran’s history of persecution towards gay men, but also against However, perhaps there is a lesson here for us in the West, lesbians. especially in North America. We have seen the rise of the infl u- ence the religious right has. We know of some of the vicious While Iranian culture is unique in the region, being Persian websites that condemn us and argue, often quite vociferously, not Arab, many of the attitudes towards gay men mirror the against the gaining of equality rights or even our right to exist attitudes held throughout the Middle East. in the public sphere. Not all of them are of the lunatic Neo- Hard line Islamists maintain the proper punishment for Nazi mold. Anti-queer hate is seeping into the mainstream of homosexuals is death. These deaths are either enacted by North American life and each little leak from under whatever the courts or, often extra-judicially. There have been reports rock such sentiments originate pushes such attitudes further of death squads roaming Tehran and other cities, dragging into social acceptance. There is a real danger of the gradual known or suspected homosexual men from their homes and seepage of such rot, under the guise of freedom of speech and killing them on the spot, either by shooting them in the head religious belief, to lead to some sort of theocracy. or beating them to death. Often their families are likewise Such fears expressed even a few years ago ala The Hand- victimized for “allowing” their sons to be ”this way.” maid’s Tale for instance, and its dystopian vision of Gilead, At least 18 cities in the U.S., Europe, and Canada organized were dismissed as left-lib paranoia. However, with the infl u- events for July 19th, the International Day of Action Against ence of the Christian Right - and not just the Christian Right, Homophobic Persecution in Iran. The call for global demonstra- but the extreme Christian Right - within the Bush administra- tions was endorsed by the Persian Gay and Lesbian Organiza- tion, there is cause for concern. This concern is bolstered by tion (www.pglo.net), the largest Iranian gay group which has Bush’s conviction God speaks to and guides him directly, the secretariats in several European countries and Canada, and blending of church and politics in the USA, and Bush’s will- by the International Gay and ingness to insert into the American Constitution an amend- Answers to this month’s Lesbian Association (ILGA). ment that does not protect rights but restricts rights (the ‘traditional marriage’ amendment) are cause for concern. Q-Puzzle on page 32 The situation for other les- bians, gay men, and transfolk The infl uence of extreme fundamentalist interpretations throughout the region is not of Islam in many of the Middle East states can no longer be much better. Even in Israel, dismissed as provincial, under-educated reactionary infl u- the only liberal democracy ences. Many who are behind such Islamist controls are, in in the region, a hard-line fact, highly educated and middle- to upper-class. Supporting is taken (not offi cially, of such regimes affords power and control. When one purports course). Offi cially, the Israeli to be answerable only to some Higher Power, be it Allah or government grants protection Jesus, it is diffi cult to argue against without being branded an on the basis of sexual orienta- apostate, heretic, ‘unbeliever,’ or worse. tion under its Constitution. When apostasy is equivalent to treason and the State adopts However, as is evidenced not only a particular creed but also a certain fundamentalist
28 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 interpretation of that creed, freedom goes out the window. When such fundamentalism intertwines itself with govern- ment it is not just freedom of ideas that are at risk, but also freedom of and for the individual. Iran, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia…these aren’t just police states, they are religious dictatorships. With the infl uence of Hezbollah within its government, Lebanon – once a bastion of liberalism and secularism in the Muslim and Arab worlds – is at high risk of following suit. Such scenarios do not bode well for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, or transsexual/ transgender individuals. For more information about the Iranian executions log onto http://direland.typepad.com/direland/2006/06/global_ protests.html Stephen Lock is a long time gay activist in Alberta. He is also the Secretary and Regional Co-Director (Prairies/NWT/Nunavut) of Egale Canada, the national equality seeking organization for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans-identified people and our families. He is the producer and host of Speak Sebastian, a semi-monthly queer radio show broadcasting the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9pm on CJSW FM 90.9, and a freelance writer. The views expressed are those of the author and do not reflect the views of Egale Canada, CJSW, or any other organization or publication unless specifically stated as such.
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 29 Cut-A-Thon 2006 Donnie Peters’ Legacy Lives on By Jason Clevett Community | Spotlight For the third year in a row hairstylists will take project. All money raised at the events goes directly to the their show on the road to Tomkins Park on 17th “Positive Living” lunch program. Avenue and 8th Street for the Artists for Qual- “I’ve been planning different fundraising events over the ity of Life (AFQOL) Cut-A-Thon. The event was summer. We’ve made rubber wristbands, which have been originally created by the late Donnie Peters to selling extremely well. We did a drag show at Twisted Element raise funds for AIDS Calgary’s “Positive Living on the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots on June 27th. We were also at the rodeo this year. We have been focusing a lot Lunch Program” for the provision of nutritious more on exposure, getting our name and event out there. This hot lunches for men, woman and children living year we have a meet-and-greet barbeque event sponsored by with HIV/AIDS. The event was re-launched by The Texas Lounge and Money Pennies [which will be held] his friend Linda Huston in 2004. at Money Pennies on August 20th. Lorrie and Michelle have opened the bar to us for the whole day, so the BBQ will be at “We continue on with the history of the Cut-a-thon and 2:00pm and we will have karaoke in the evening. Our vol- Donnie Peters, as the lunch program is something he believed unteer appreciation party will happen after the event in the strongly in. The plan is to try and raise enough money [for basement lounge at The Twisted Element. We want to get the AIDS Calgary] to offer the program more frequently. That was Artists for Quality of Life better known.” what Donnie really believed in, and by continuing to support the lunch program it carries on his legacy,” said special events Those interested in the wristbands can purchase them for coordinator Bernie Mathieson. $2 at all AFQOL events as well as The Texas Lounge, Does it Come in Black, and Kosmeticos Salon. Mathieson commented Sometimes referred to as the “other Labour day classic,” the on how supportive the community has been in fundraising for Cut-a-Thon takes place Monday September 4th from 10:00am the event. to 5:00pm and is a family oriented event. Those attending can get salon quality haircuts at extremely affordable prices: only “The Twisted Element have been really good to us and $20 for adults and $10 for kids, as well as pet grooming for Money Pennies and The Texas Lounge have been very support- $20. In addition to haircuts from some of Calgary’s top styl- ive in sponsoring us and assisted with fundraising.” ists, there will be a hot dog cart, cotton candy, clowns, face The event is still looking for volunteers and future board painting and live entertainment making it more than just a members. While the heart of Artists for Quality of Life will haircut. always be the Cut-A-Thon, plans are underway to undertake “It is a big setup, very similar to when the Pride street festi- more fundraising events under the AFQOL banner. val was at the park except no beer gardens. If for some reason ”Every year you get new people on the board and new ideas we got rained out we can do the event in Mount Royal Village. come in. I just came on board in June and started right away And for the adults if they want a drink, Melrose Café is just with fundraising concepts. Next year there will be a few more down the street.” AFQOL functions. We are looking at having a fall fashion This year has launched some new initiatives under Mathie- show next year, which will be a major event, along with the son, who is organizing other events and fundraising efforts Cut-A-Thon. That will take a little more planning,” Mathieson under the Artists for Quality of Life banner to support the said, adding “We don’t want to lose the original idea of why it was started, the Cut-A-Thon working with hairstyle artists. It might get bigger with more salons involved but that will always be the main focus.” The Cut-A-Thon Monday September 4th, 2006 Tomkins Park www.afqol.com
30 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 31 Q Puzzle “Isn’t It Ironic?”
By GayCalgary.com Magazine Staff Fun | Crosswords CLUE: a crossword featuring a line from an Ala- nis Morissette song.
Across 1 Cole Porter’s “Let’s ___” 1 Spice for your pickle 2 Keen on 5 Gay Tales of the Samurai 3 It may come before we writer Saikaku forget 10 Superstar title character 4 Terence Stamp movie, with 15 R.E.M.’s “The ___ Love” “The” 16 Group of witches 5 Winter disturbance 17 Emulate Cicero 6 How some like it 18 Start of a line from Alanis 7 Hertz competitor Morissette’s “Ironic” 8 Of the kidneys 21 Pole types 9 Like the Jets, in West Side 22 Hangout for Natalie Story Barney 10 Dick that isn’t a name? 23 Understanding comments 11 Before, in the past 24 Himalayan humanoid 12 Margaret Mead topic 26 Superman’s beard? 13 WNBA Starzz fan, often 28 Pink, for example 14 Gaydar, e.g. 31 British bigwigs 19 What Roshan and Den- 33 Myrna of The Thin Man neny do to text 34 More of the line 20 Work your fi ngers to the 38 Dorothy, to Em bone 42 “___ Enchanted Evening” 25 Erection supporter 43 Capital of Lorca’s country 27 What some are doing in 60 Pool parlor fi xture 45 Trojans’ org. bed 63 Educational level of many 46 Reading at Metropolitan 28 Where Dr. K. Weaver fairy-tale lovers Community Church works 65 Fence part 48 “... and then ___” (more of 29 Sci-fi sightings 66 Like an A-List gay the line) 30 Thompson of Angels in 67 Harvey’s Hairspray role 50 The Messenger director America 69 TV trigram Besson 32 Marquis name? 70 Title for Baldwin or Frank 52 Actor Arnaz 35 “We’re here! We’re queer!” (abbr.) 53 Prov. of Xtra and more 54 Type of lesbian 36 Wilbur’s male partner Answer key is on page 28 59 It’ll spice up your meat 37 www.gay.com, and others 61 The whole shebang 39 Cave ricochet 62 “___ told by an idiot” 40 Dean of The Broken (Shakespeare) Hearts Club 64 Amanda of Married ... 41 Stanwyck’s ___ Side, With Children West Side 68 End of the line 44 Stop the S/M? 71 ___ Waterfront 47 Alters 72 Gay cultural values, e.g. 49 David’s Frasier role 73 Heart donor for King 51 Bank opening? Richard? 54 David Marshall Grant’s 74 Boat bottom bumpers ___ of Love 75 River of Gay Paree 55 The L Word creator Chai- 76 Isle of exile in Brando’s ken Desiree 56 Dave Pallone called strikes over it Down 57 Parisian sidewalk sights 58 1971 Jane Fonda movie
32 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 IMPERIAL INFLUENCES Part II The Imperial Court in Calgary
By Stephen Lock Calgary | History This is the second of a two-part historical profi le. In Part I “Imperial Infl uences: The History of Gay Society to Vancouver’s Imperial Court of the Dogwood Empire, Canada’s fi rst Imperial Court. At the time, one other Impe- Imperial Courts,” (July 2006) we examined the be- rial Court existed in Edmonton: The Imperial Court of the Wild ginnings of the Imperial Court System under Jose Rose. Sarria, The Empress Widow Norton, in San Fran- Naming is important in Imperial Court circles, refl ecting a cisco in the 1960’s as a fundraising and morale certain dignity, grandeur, and whimsy. After some delibera- booster. In Part II we look at the beginnings of the tion the organization was named for a local weather phenom- Imperial Court system in Calgary. enon and the Imperial Court of the Chinook Arch came to be, receiving its Charter in June of 1976. One of the fi rst, if not ‘the’ fi rst, gay organization to form in Calgary was the Scarth Street Society in 1975-76. “Scarth The ICCA held its fi rst Coronation Ball at the downtown Street” was the original name of 1st Street SW before the City Holiday Inn (now the Ramada) on 8th Ave SW in Janu- of Calgary adopted a numbering system for its grid of streets ary 1977. A sold-out crowd witnessed the elevation of Jack and avenues. The society operated Calgary’s fi rst true gay Loenen and his partner Vern (aka Veronica Dawn, the “VD bar, Club Carousel, located along 1st Street between 12th and Empress”) to Emperor I and Empress I of Canada and Calgary. 13th Ave SW. The event was presided over by His Most Imperial Majesty Ted Northe, Emperor of Canada. In those days, the government-controlled Alberta Liquor Control Board (ALCB) oversaw all aspects of licensing, includ- Twenty individuals formed the First Imperial House, some ing décor, down to the style of carpet a licensed premise could of whom are still in Calgary. Others have either moved on or have. Drinking establishments were located in hotels, and died during the early years of the AIDS epidemic. Jack died a had separate “Ladies” and “Ladies and Escorts” entrances. few years ago after a long battle with cancer. Vern still lives in The décor of these often-cavernous taverns was sparse. Calgary. Lining the perimeters of most taverns were small round Like most courts in North America, the ICCA followed the tables, approximately two feet in circumference, and often Russian model of royalty and its titles. The usual thinking on covered with washable elasticized orange terrycloth. The light- this is that Russian royalty was grander and afforded more ing was fl uorescent. One sat at a table and drank. Standing titles than the more prosaic British model, with titles such as was not permitted. Carrying a drink from one table to another Grand Duke and Grand Duchess, Prince Royal and Princess was certainly not permitted. Contravention of these rules was Royale (later to become Imperial Crown Prince/Princess). For cause for eviction from the premises. You either drank bottled a brief period, the President of the Board (then known as a beer or ordered cheap draft in small ALCB-approved glasses Privy Council) held the title of Czar. This title went to Brian - liquor was available in the lounge attached to the tavern. Sargent, a well-known Leatherman in Calgary, who now Lounges had more atmosphere than taverns, but were still resides in Las Vegas Nevada and who was one of the founding heavily controlled by the ALCB. Dancing was not permitted members of the Calgary Imperial Court. in any of these establishments. Discotheques and nightclubs The ICCA quickly established itself as the primary were a decade in the future. fundraising and charitable organization in the fl edgling com- When Scarth Street Society applied for a liquor license, they munity. The primary purpose of Imperial Courts is to raise met with some diffi culty. A separate licensed establishment money and do charitable works within their local community; outside of a hotel was virtually unheard of. The proposed seat- rather like a gay version of The Shriners, only with more ing capacity was small. The Society was only able to obtain a rhinestones and fl ashier production numbers. series of “Special Event” licenses on the weekends. Rumour Under various Emperors and Empresses, the tradition of has it people often sneaked their own liquor in, discreetly charitable work increased. During the reign of Emperor and dumping it into the soft drink one ordered or, if you were Empress V Marty Andrews and Barri Doe Ross, the Court known to and trusted by staff, you could order the house’s began the tradition of donating money to charitable organiza- special “tea.” tions outside the GLBTQ community; Barri’s favourite charity As with most gay establishments, drag shows were a fea- was the Children’s Wish Foundation and, in memory of Barri ture. Drag has been described as ‘queer ethnic theatre’ and who died from complications due to AIDS in the late 1980s, it performances of whatever calibre certainly formed a core fea- continues to be an annual recipient. ture of any gathering of queer folk. Doubtlessly, Club Carousel Imperial Courts put considerable stock in tradition. The Im- presented such entertainments for and by its patrons. perial Coronation Regalia of Calgary consisted of a Sceptre, the In 1976, six people, including some drag performers, de- notorious Orb (a rhinestone-encrusted bottle of Chambourd cided to form an Imperial Court in Calgary and, after several Liquer often fi lled with Tequila and passed around amongst meetings, an application was made by the Scarth Street the College of Monarchs at Coronations to toast the newly
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 33 elected Imperial Couple), and Coronation Robes. Subsequent the top of it, spray painted the whole thing gold and glued Imperial Houses added to the Regalia. some rhinestones onto it. Brian Thomas, who served on the Board of Directors in While much of Cardinal Sin’s memorabilia was lost in the 1987/88 and who was elected as Imperial Crown Prince XIV Lorraine Apartments fi re a few years ago, various items were attached to the XVI Imperial House, had saved both Barri saved by friends following his death in the late 1980s or early Doe’s and Empress III Erika’s crowns. 1990s. Some of his robes were incorporated into the Imperial State Robes. “The crowns in those days were not particularly well-made,” he says. “They were essentially bridal tiaras with attitude, In 1985, during the reign of Empress VIII Ernestine and with light frames and heavy stones. They had a tendency to Emperor VIII Brent, The Imperial Court of the Chinook Arch break easily.” became the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Chinook Arch Social Association (ISCCASA) in order to circumvent a rumoured set- Thomas had collected various items, including the remnants ting up of a rival Court. The move successfully entrenched the of the two crowns, fi guring he would “do something” with them ISCCA as the one and only Imperial Court in Calgary. eventually. The ISCCA is Calgary’s longest surviving GLBTQ community During the fi rst reign of David Atchinson (Triple Crown organization, recently celebrating its 29th year, and continues Emperor XII, XVII, and XVIII and later Empress XXV, Hell- to do charitable work and fundraising for a variety of causes. On-Heels), Barri’s widower, Billy O’Connell (Emperor VII), suggested the Court might want to incorporate parts of Barri With thanks to Debi Leong, David Atchinson, and Bryan Doe’s and Erika’s Imperial Crowns into a Memorial Crown. Thomas. The resulting crown, mounted on a white Smithbilt cowboy hat, and is passed over the heads of the new Emperor and Empress at their Coronation. Emperor X, Cardinal Sin (aka Broderick Butel) was well- known for his creative, sumptuous, over-the-top “Emperor Drag.” His persona was that of a Cardinal, complete with red velvet robes, mitre, and a gold bishop’s crook made from the telescopic pole used to prop up tents. Broderick was reputed to have gotten sick of his crook getting broken while traveling, and having to explain what it was to Customs, so he fashioned one out of a collapsible tent pole, put a removable ‘crook’ on
34 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 Yeah... What She Said! Women with voices, promoting choices
By Nico Hofferd Community | Spotlight CJSW 90.9FM Radio has a new collective run- ning the show on their Monday evening spoken word program, “Yeah... What She Said.” I am lucky enough to be one of them! As a former semi-regular on “Dykes on Mykes” back in the day, I’ve missed being on the radio and am very proud to be a part of this awesome group of diverse women. The girls and I recently sat down to discuss ourselves, our backgrounds, what we hoped to each bring to the show and our individual thoughts on feminism and women’s issues. Rachel Simpson is the youngest of the crew, a 17 year old high school student who brings with her ideas and thoughts 14th and was spearheaded by Chelsea. We talked about our from the pulse of youth today. She has been interested in art individual experiences with women’s issues, what we hoped all of her life, especially drawing and painting, and balances out to do with the radio show and how we believed. It was pretty this side of herself with intense devotion to martial arts. In the exciting to see how we all differed so much in opinion - based future, she hopes to work in journalism and sees some experi- on so many factors - age, race, educational background, sexual ence in broadcasting as a good stepping stone to her goal. orientation, experience - yet still so comfortably allowed each Chelsea Detheridge is a 20 year old University student cur- other the space and freedom to share individual opinions and rently in her third year of a double major - “Women’s Studies” freely engage with one another. That, in a nutshell, is one of the and “His-story” (ahem!). Chelsea also works at the University things we hope to attain with the show itself. Not just a celebra- and, besides volunteering for CJSW, also works with the Animal tion of like minds, but also to fi nd some pride in our differences Rescue Foundation and the Take Back the Night initiative. as well. Jennie Palmer is also a U of C student; she’s 24 and studies One thing we all seemed to agree upon, however, is that the Communications. Jennie is also very passionate and involved very word “Feminist” seems to be the “F-word” in Alberta. Many with feminist issues at the University - being an active member feminist-leaning organizations have dropped the word ‘feminist’ of FIRE and heavily involved in the Campus Women’s Resource from their titles and/or names in order to appear not-so-threat- Centre group and alongside of Chelsea with Take Back the ening to men and women alike. Jennie sums it up neatly, “My Night. general defi nition of a feminist is someone who believes in and fi ghts for social, political and economic quality for all genders Maryam Nabavi is a working girl like me. At 28, she works for (and this includes “third genders” such as trans). To me, that’s the United Way, with a background in oppression training and really what feminism is all about. I also strive hard to follow a education and a Masters degree in Education and Community feminist philosophy that respects all women. I fi nd that women Development. Her focus is on peace and human rights educa- are often women’s worst enemies, and that is truly unfortunate.” tion. The idea of feminism being about equality is one near and And then there’s me... at 33 I am the mama hen of the group dear to my heart. I truly believe that equality is not about be- but it’s a good place to be! My own involvement with the 2006 ing the same, but rather embracing our differences and valuing production of The Vagina Monologues as well as past history them the same, even if they are not exact. So often we hear with CJSW and queer activism makes working on this show feel of attacks on feminism from other women who say it is about like a natural fi t. I hope to lend a queer voice to some of the is- ‘women trying too hard to be like men.’ Personally, I don’t see sues we tackle. As most of us realize, queer women’s issues and it that way at all - I just think that the differences between the feminism often go hand in hand. sexes need to be looked upon as equally important. Recently, the fi ve of us got together to discuss our fi rst show, Chelsea sees it slightly different, but along the same feel, “What does Feminist look like?” which will be airing on August “Feminism right now is pretty broken up into small, fragmented, self-serving pieces, which disappoints me. I mean, any little bullshit issue is labelled as a feminist cause, even if it’s not. Feminism, for me, is simply humanitarianism, with a woman’s focus. While we may all disagree, I think we all have the best interests of women and all people in mind.” Rachel echoes this, “In my mind the idea of feminism is based squarely upon the ideal of equality, which is vitally important to me.”
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 35 We all agree that Feminism = Choice. And sometimes that do what we feel is right. One person or a small group of people choice is not given freely, even though we may think it is in cannot change the world overnight; all we can do is put in our western society. Women, still, remain an oppressed group best effort at creating positive change.” within a culture run as a patriarchy. This, in a nutshell, seems to be the main thread holding us Maryam sees herself as a feminist because there is no other all to this new collective. We all want to give our best efforts to way, “I always thought of myself as a feminist but really discov- create positive change, even if in only a small way. And not only ered I was a ’Feminist‘ a couple of years ago in a class entitled, create change, but to cause people to think, to inspire or enrage ’Women, Human Rights and the UN.’ The course really helped them; and also to celebrate! Because there is a lot of good in me see the dimensions of feminism and appreciation that I can’t this world, there is a lot of good things happening along with be a woman without being a feminist and vice-versa,” Addition- the bad. I encourage each of you reading to become engaged ally she says, “Much of my anti-oppression training intersects yourself. Listen! Help create change! And celebrate right along with feminist issues, particularly around race and class.” with us! There were varying opinions about what the most important You can tune in to “Yeah... What She Said!” every Mon- issues facing women were today, but everyone agreed that the day evening on CJSW 90.9 FM from 8:30-9:00pm., beginning plight of queer women and feminism so often go hand in hand, August 14th, 2006. You can also listen via streaming audio at “I think the greatest challenge faced by women in general is www.cjsw.com. feeling liberated, empowered, in control in the face of espoused patriarchal ideals,” says Maryam. Additionally, if you have a show topic or idea, please feel free to email us at [email protected]. Rachel, in her amazingly infi nite wisdom at the age of 17, agrees: “Perhaps the most important issue that women of Nico Hofferd was raised in a household where her mom drank coffee out our times will have to deal with, regardless of sexual orienta- of a ”Women’s Lib!” coffee mug but believed that filling the car with gas was tion, deals with fi nding themselves. All over the world, much a ‘man’s job’. (Can you blame her for being a bit of a princess? At least of the oppression of women stems from a lack of identity and she comes by it honestly...) You can write to Nico at [email protected] a complete appreciation of self. Social taboos and media views if you have a question, comment, or - her favorite! - would like to request a impress upon women negative beliefs about their bodies, minds story idea. and their own sexuality. These causes can affect a woman strongly, making her (for example) a target for social aggres- sion and domestic violence. Social or religious taboos can make it impossible for a woman to recognize the difference between a chosen or forced lifestyle. I think it is most important that women - and men for that matter - learn to think for themselves, and to simply ask themselves whether they are happy being who they are.” Jennie discovered her passion for women’s issues when she became involved in protesting a pro-life display at the U of C this year, “It was my fi rst protest, and because it was an issue that I feel really strongly about, I became quite emotionally involved in the protest! It felt very empowering. It felt good to fi nally get up and DO SOMETHING. Even though our protest was small, I felt like it was so important for a group of us to be there to challenge the pro-life display.” DO SOMETHING seems to be exactly what is motivating Chel- sea, “The whole idea of doing this show terrifi ed me, so I thought it would be something I should do. I really hope to get feminism back on its feet. Show that there are real issues to still be ad- dressed, and real success stories to share!” Jennie agrees, “Feminist activism has taught me that no matter how small one person’s actions may seem, we should all
36 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 Fundraising Photos
Photos by Steve Polyak and Rob Diaz Marino of GayCalgary.com Magazine ISCCA BBQ & Pool Tournament at the Calgary Eagle ISCCA BBQ at the Backlot
ISCCA Sunday Movie Matinee at the Texas Lounge
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 37 ISCCA Karaoke at the Texas Lounge ISCCA TNT Wednesdays at the Twisted Element
38 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 The Edmonton Gay Bar Scene Our First Impressions
By Rob Diaz-Marino Community | Spotlight As much as there is going on in Calgary, it’s sometimes refreshing to visit another city with a I would describe this bar as a meld between our Backlot and the Calgary Eagle – it strikes me as a friendly pub, and the different gay community and culture. Our sister leather pride fl ag over the stage gave me indication that this city Edmonton is just 3 hours away from Calgary, could possibly be a hangout for the Edmonton leather crowd. and has 5 GBLT bars to sample. Perhaps their name is further indicative of this…or perhaps I’m totally off base. Steve and I recently took a trip up to Edmonton to introduce ourselves and our magazine to more gay businesses. While we The main bar station is centered on the left-hand wall, with were there, we had the opportunity to better familiarize our- pool tables in the back left corner. The right-hand side has a selves with their GBLT bar scene. In this article we talk about number of tables and booths set up in front of a raised stage, our fi rst impressions of the Edmonton bars, and the similari- however they do not host weekly drag shows as The Roost and ties and differences from our own here in Calgary. Buddys do. There are many people in Calgary who steer clear of the After speaking to the owner the next day we found out that local bars because they are irritated by the cigarette smoke. the history of gay businesses hosted by the building makes One thing that may be a blessing for them is the fact that all Boots and Saddles the oldest gay space in Edmonton, and of the Edmonton bars are completely smoke-free. This serves perhaps the country. as a preview of what Calgary will be like next year, when the Woody’s and Buddys new anti-smoking bylaws come into effect. These two bars share different fl oors of the same building: The Roost Woody’s on the second fl oor, and Buddys in the basement. The Roost is two fl oors of dance club, and has a huge They are located along Jasper Avenue, a fair walk from The outdoor patio that blows away anything we have right now Roost and Boots and Saddles. Along with Steamworks, B&D in Calgary, at least as gay establishments go. Conveniently, Emporium, and Express Video, they form a highly concen- the Roost is right around the corner from the main Edmon- trated cluster of gay businesses in a two-block area, making ton Greyhound station. After paying a visit to the front step Jasper Avenue Edmonton’s “gay stroll”. immediately after arriving there, Steve and I returned again We paid a very brief visit to Woody’s in the afternoon, during later that night. The establishment is a private night club, but which time a number of patrons were enjoying an escape from similar to our former Boyztown they merely require you to sign the summer heat. The layout of the bar is reminiscent of the in. front area of Twisted Element or Boyztown, with a central bar The décor is similar to our former Detour - dark fl oors and and surrounding seating. The windows on the front side of walls – with the exception of several murals that glow in the the building open out onto the street to let a refreshing breeze black light. I’ve never seen a bar with a dedicated snack and blow through, and thus the booths along this wall are prime food counter before, and you can’t miss it as you fi rst enter seating. Aside from hanging out, visitors can play pool, sing the establishment. The main fl oor has a large central bar karaoke, or order from an array of snacks. station, with the dance fl oor and seating on the sidelines. Up- Later that evening we returned to visit Buddys for their stairs however, there is a somewhat larger dance fl oor in the 6-year anniversary party. They are a cozy bar, a little remi- center of the room with the bar stations, DJ booth, and stage on the sidelines. Regrettably we weren’t able to stick around for their peak hour, however Steve returned Sunday evening to photograph their Drag show for this month’s magazine. We’re told that the Roost is the longest running gay business in Edmonton and possibly the whole of Canada; they will be celebrating their 29th anniversary this September. They continue to cater to a younger crowd, as most dance clubs do. Boots and Saddles Boots and Saddles is only a couple of blocks away from the Roost, and thus we visited it briefl y upon our arrival in the af- ternoon. It might be a little diffi cult to fi nd if one doesn’t know the address. The signage on the front of the establishment is slim-to-none – the building face is simply a door in a wall of black glass, located beside the Garage Burger Bar and Grill.
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 39 niscent of our former Rekroom except with 3 bar stations, a DJ booth and good-sized dance fl oor. The party had drawn out some of the older crowd who helped get the establishment started, but we’re told that Fridays they are slammed with a younger crowd, and that the bar is popular for its contests throughout the week. The main bar station is a central island surrounded by seating on the right side, and the dance fl oor and pool tables on the left. If you get a little overheated, we discovered there are ventilation ducts that you can stand under for a nice cool draft. Prism “Good girls go to Calgary, bad girls go to Prism,” read the back of their t-shirts. We visited the city’s Lesbian bar during lunch hour and sat down to a hearty meal of Cheeseburgers with a side of Caesar salad and potato salad. Prism is an outlier from the other gay bars so we had a bit of a walk to get to this quiet part of town. The front of the building looks somewhat dilapidated, but this is rarely seen as patrons must enter and exit through the back entrance – ap- parently this is the case for all tenants of the building. They say not to judge a book by its cover! Prism has a colorful recreation corner to keep you enter- tained, with two shooting arcade games and two pool tables. The main bar feels roughly like that of the Calgary Eagle: transparent glass bricks embedded under the counter, and shelves with knick-knacks on the wall behind. Most of the es- tablishment is taken up by seating, but there is a small dance fl oor and DJ booth in the back corner. Predictably the bar wasn’t particularly busy on that Satur- day afternoon – but we were initially the only two men there. A number of guys popped in for a quick drink during the time we were seated there, and the owner confi rmed for us that men are fully welcome. She also told us that Prism hosts a number of community events throughout the year, including the recent Edmonton Investitures.
40 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 Music Review
By Rob Diaz-Marino Review | Music Party Groove: Pride 06 I was ecstatic to receive a copy of the new Party Groove: Pride 06 CD from Centaur Music – another must-have compi- lation of gay favorites. The new album mixed by DJ Max Rodriguez focuses on more lighthearted and feel-goods songs. “I chose these songs to refl ect a feeling of love and self respect, and to celebrate the entire gay community,” says Rodriguez, an audio engineer and mainstay DJ at New York’s Splash Bar (SBNY). The songs “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” and “Please (Small Town Boy)” really brought me down memory lane, as I haven’t heard these melodies since my childhood. The third track is an enthralling remix of the Brokeback Mountain theme “The Wings”, and for Josh Groban fans there is even a remix of “You Raise Me Up” with female vocals. The organ riff and melancholy female vocals in “Gypsy Woman 2006 (La-Da-Dee)” gave the song an odd charm. But what homo wouldn’t enjoy the remix of “What a Feeling (Flashdance)” and Madonna’s “Sorry”. I wasn’t previously familiar with many of the other songs, but I particularly liked the melody and lyrics of “So Special”, and the uplifting tone of “How Will I Know”. Believe it or not, I still have tracks from last year’s Pride album in my personal playlists, and I suspect that come next year I will be saying the same for this album. Track List: 1) “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” 2) “Gypsy Woman 2006 (La-Da-Dee)” 3) “Brokeback Mountain Theme (The Wings)” 4) “Please (Small Town Boy)” 5) “What a Feeling (Flashdance)” 6) “So Special” 7) “Rocket Man” 8) “You Raise Me Up” 9) “Kiss the Sky” 10) “The Love I Lost” 11) “How Will I Know” 12) “Sorry”
Centaur Music www.centaurmusic.com
Party Groove: Pride 06 is available online at www.centaurmusic.com, where visitors can listen to samples of every track on the album. The CD is available in Priape stores across Canada, and online at www.priape.com.
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 41 Dealing with Spiritual Conflicts
By Kevin Alderson, Ph.D., C. Psych. Queer Quest I was reminded recently that several people were bisexual men with an found a chapter I wrote on dealing with spiritual- age range of 18 to 76. The au- ity and religion helpful to them. [1] That book was thor concluded that the “vast published in 2002, and I was interested in fi nd- majority of respondents held progressive views on human ing out if there has been new research published sexualities and relationships,” since then on this topic. I know that this is a which stood in contrast to the huge crisis for many individuals who come out as traditional views espoused by their religious leaders. One non-heterosexual. approach, then, to dealing Unfortunately, most major religions prohibit homosexuality. with spiritual confl ict is to [2] One study reported that 72 percent of the churches and believe that at least in this organizations surveyed condemned both gay people and ho- area concerning loving same- mosexuality in general. [3] Consequently, the queer individual sex relationships, the church and the Church are often at loggerheads. This can produce is wrong. deep feelings of shame, depression, and suicidal thoughts In a survey of 43 lesbian, within the religious non-heterosexual person. [4] gay, and bisexual individuals who experienced religious con- Faith in God is of great importance in many people’s lives, fl icts, the following results were found (note: percentages don’t and queer individuals are no exception. In fact, history has equal 100 because respondents were asked to check all that indicated that many gay and transsexual men have occupied apply): (a) 53 percent considered themselves spiritual rather roles as spiritual leaders, such as priests, ministers, faith than religious; (b) 40 percent reinterpreted previous religious healers, shamans, and witch doctors. One report issued in teachings, (c) 33 percent changed religious affi liations, (d) 33 1983 estimated that 30 percent of Roman Catholic priests, percent left their previous religion and currently did not iden- nuns, and brothers have homosexual orientations. [5] The tify with any religion, (e) 23 percent kept their religious beliefs fi rst book I read while I was coming out was called Loving intact but stopped attending a religious institution, and (f) 16 Someone Gay, and its author wrote that a characteristic that percent remained in their religion and attempted to change defi nes many if not most of us is that we are loving individu- existing attitudes of their religion. [9] als. [6] Even if this statement is simply a positive stereotype, I will now review ways of dealing with spiritual or religious there is little question that queer individuals are raised in confl ict mentioned in the previous paragraph. Regarding families of every known faith. [7] method “a,” realize that spirituality and religion are not the One study published in 2002 revealed that in a sample of same thing. Spirituality is about the meaning, purpose, and 565 non-heterosexual Christians living in the United King- morality that people have about their lives. It is also viewed dom, 464 (82.1%) of them believed that “all sexualities are “as a connection to the divine or transcendent.” [10] Religion, created by God and [are] to be fully accepted.” [8] Further- on the other hand, is “a system of standardized beliefs, prac- more, most of these individuals (454, or 80.3%) attended local tices, and experiences relating to spirituality.” [11] Focusing churches at least once per week. In this sample, 389 were on spirituality might or might not involve being part of an gay men, 131 were lesbians, 24 were bisexual women, and 21 organized religion. Method “b” was covered in the third paragraph of this col- umn. Method “c” is about changing religious affi liations. There are several churches that are gay affi rming, including the Metropolitan Community Church, the United Church, Reform Judaism, and Unitarian Universalism. [12] Buddhism is also accepting of queer individuals. Another approach to dealing with religious confl ict is expressed in method “d,” that being to leave one’s religion and not identify with any religion. That may well be the best approach for some people, but another approach might fi rst be to do some reading that presents alternate viewpoints. One article suggested some good reading, such as the following three books: The Church and the Homosexual by John McNeill (1988), Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality by John Boswell (1980), and What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality by Daniel Helminiak (1995). [13]
42 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 Method “e” involves keeping one’s religious beliefs intact 3) Rodriguez, E. M., & Ouellette, S. C. (2000). Gay and but ceasing to attend a religious institution. Before ending lesbian Christians: Homosexual and religious identity integra- affi liation with a particular church, it might be worthwhile tion in the members and participants of a gay positive church. to investigate whether there is a group that has formed of Journal for the Scientifi c Study of Religion, 39(3), 333 347. other like-minded individuals. Some churches or like-minded individuals have established “splinter groups” that are more 4) Schuck, K. D., & Liddle, B. J. (2001). Religious con- tolerant of queer individuals, such as Integrity in the Epis- fl icts experienced by lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals. copal Church, Dignity in the Roman Catholic Church, and Journal of Gay & Lesbian Psychotherapy, 5(2), 63 82. Lutherans Concerned in the Lutheran Church. [14] 5) Blumenfeld, W. J., & Raymond, D. (1993). Looking at Attempting to change attitudes within the church – method gay and lesbian life (updated and expanded edition). Boston, “f” – is something that Bob Peacock and Lloyd Thornhill have MA: Beacon Press. been doing for years. I interviewed them for my coauthored 6) Clark, D. (1997). Loving someone gay (Rev. ed.). book about same-sex marriage. [15] They are born-again Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts. Christians, now legally married and together for about 37 years. They have made it a practice to teach others about 7) Schuck & Liddle (2001). God’s love for non-heterosexuals. 8) Yip, A. K. T. (2002). The persistence of faith among There is research that has indicated that having a posi- non-heterosexual Christians: Evidence for the neoseculariza- tive image of God is related to having good self-esteem. On tion thesis of religious transformation. Journal for the Scien- the other hand, having a view of God as wrathful, rejecting, tifi c Study of Religion, 41(2), 199 212. [quotes from p. 203, and impersonal is related to having negative self-esteem and 202]. having feelings of loneliness. [16] Other research reveals that 9) Schuck & Liddle (2001). gays and lesbians have a good sense of life’s purpose, they feel their lives are meaningful, and they consider themselves to be 10) Lease, S. H.; Horne, S. G., & Noffsinger Frazier, N. moral individuals. Lastly, those fi ndings also suggested that (2005). Affi rming faith experiences and psychological health “being well-adjusted does not entail being reconciled with a for Caucasian lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals. Journal traditional religion or with a theistic belief.” [17] of Counseling Psychology, 52(3), 378 388. [quote from p. 385]. If belief in a higher power remains a priority in your life as 11) Tan, P. P. (2005). The importance of spirituality a non-heterosexual individual, remember some sage advice among gay and lesbian individuals. Journal of Homosexuality, offered by Bob Peacock when I interviewed him: 49(2), 135 144. [quote from p. 136]. “There’s a T-shirt that I love that says, I am what I am. 12) Love, P. G., Bock, M., Jannarone, A., & Richardson, If only gay people could truly believe it – if they could only P. (2005). Identity interaction: Exploring the spiritual experi- believe that God truly loves them as they are. There’s a song ences of lesbian and gay college students. Journal of College that I sing off and on called, Since God Is For Us, Who Can Student Development, 46(2), 193 209. Be Against Us? You know, if you’re a spiritual person, just believe God is for you, because if God is for you, who can be 13) Schuck & Liddle (2001). against you?” 14) Rodriguez & Ouellette (2000). Dr. Alderson is an assistant professor of counselling psychology at the 15) Lahey, K. A., & Alderson, K. (2004). Same-sex mar- University of Calgary who specializes in gay and lesbian studies. He also riage: The personal and the political. Toronto: Insomniac maintains a private practice. He can be contacted by confidential email at Press. [email protected], or by confidential voice mail at (403) 605-5234. 16) Grant & Ebb (1998). References: 17) Tan (2005, p. 142). 1) Alderson, K. (2002). Breaking out: The complete guide to building and enhancing a positive gay identity for men and women. Toronto, ON: Insomniac Press. 2) Grant, D., & Epp, L. (1998).The gay orientation: Does God mind? Counseling and Values, 43(1), 28 33.
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 43 Little Miss Sunshine
By Benjamin Hawkcliffe Review | Movie Fox Searchlight’s new fi lm, hitting Alberta the- atres August 18th is a dark comedy about family from Albuquerque, New Mexico. – something that virtually everyone can identify. What follows is pure lunacy as comedic tragedy and bicker- You can’t choose your family, and this fi lm ex- ing follows the family in their journey across the desert. I hesi- tate to really say much more about the plot because to do so plores the relationships between the mishmash of would spoil many of the great laugh-out-loud moments from characters that are part of our lives. the fi lm – and rest assured there are more then I can count. When they do fi nally reach their destination the outcome is The Sundance Film Festival hit stars Greg Kinnear (Stuck both a creepily accurate look at children’s beauty pageants, on You, As Good as it Gets) as wannabe motivational speaker as well as the funniest sequence of events in the movie – the Richard Hoover and Toni Collette (Connie and Carla, The audience was literally rolling with laughter. Hours) as his wife Sheryl. They learn that their daughter Olive (played with endearing appeal by Abigail Breslin) has lucked Three things make the fi lm a success. The fi rst is the fast into the fi nals of a California youth beauty pageant. With paced, intelligent and hysterically funny script by fi rst time limited notice they decide to load up their old VW bus with writer Michael Arndt, who along with debut husband and Sheryl’s gay suicidal brother Frank (Steve Carell of The 40 wife director team Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris truly Year Old Virgin and TV’s The Offi ce), Richard’s horny grand- captures the squabbles and issues of an everyday, moderately father played by Alan Arkin, and their rebellious son who has dysfunctional family. Second is the stellar cast – this is truly taken a vow of silence and speaks only on a notepad (Paul an ensemble piece with Carell, famous for his deadpan com- Dano). Their trip takes them to Redondo Beach California edy, surprisingly playing Frank with a great deal of depth. In addition, Kinnear gives the best performance I have seen him do. Finally what makes the fi lm work is the heart of the piece. While by contrast your own family will feel very normal after watching this, at the same time these people travel real roads, eat at chain restaurants, have the same questions that we ask and travel an incredible journey to their fi nal destination of discovery. As the credits began rolling at the end of the screening, the audience applauded. It was evident that this gem of a movie had truly affected them. This is the movie that fi lms like RV and Road Trip strived to be. There has been a lot of buzz gen- erated since the Sundance fi lm festival, and the fi lm is receiv- ing rave reviews from critics. Little Miss Sunshine is a fi lm you should experience for yourself. Little Miss Sunshine www.foxsearchlight.com/littlemisssunshine
44 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 HAPPY CAMPERS PrimeTimers Annual Camp Out
By Stephen Lock Preview | Event August is prime camping time, and the Calgary and Edmonton Prime Timers social organizations or (403) 836-2254 in Calgary. are hosting their 3rd Annual Camp-Out at the Cost is $30 for Prime Timer members and $35 for non-mem- Red Willows Campgrounds near Stettler, August bers and guests. Tickets are available from both the Calgary and the Edmonton chapters. 25th to 27th. Prime Timers Prime Timers are a continent-wide social organization, pri- Happy Campers Camp-Out marily targeting mature gay and bisexual men. Traditionally, Red Willows Campgrounds, Stettler the Prime Timer groups focused on men over the age of 40, August 25th – 27th, 2006 however, the Calgary group is rather unique in that many of its members are in their 30’s. As a result, Calgary Prime Tim- ers tend to be involved in more “physical” events, says Tony, one of the organizers of the Happy Campers Camp-Out. “The weekend promises to be a lot of fun,” he says. “We will be featuring bocce ball, a horseshoe tournament, and croquet…we are still a few years off from having shuffl eboard, though,” he laughs. The weekend will also feature a trip to the Stettler Mu- seum, a show and dance, evening campfi res and BBQs, and a Pig Roast. The show on Saturday night is being billed as the “Wild Drag Show,” featuring members of both the Calgary and Edmonton groups, some of whom have never done drag before. The Red Willows Campsite is conveniently located approxi- mately half way between Edmonton and Calgary, thereby making it easily accessible to members and guests from both cities. Tony says the two groups often do combined events as a way of further expanding members’ social contacts. The em- phasis for the weekend is on fun. On Sunday morning, there will be a Gala Wrap-Up Breakfast with everyone encouraged to wear his sleepwear to breakfast. It is not known if bets are being taken to see who wears fl annel jammies and who wears a t-shirt and underwear to bed. One of the organizations is supplying all food for the Friday BBQ, the Saturday Continental Breakfast, Lunch, BBQ Beef and Chicken Dinner, and the Sunday Wrap-Up Breakfast. Campers are encouraged to bring their own beer, pop, or other refreshments as well as mix, ice and coolers. For those wishing to attend but who are not particularly keen on camping under canvas or in an RV, the town of Stettler has several motels available with easy access to the campsite. Participants are encouraged to book early, and for those staying at Motel 8, Best Western, or the Heartland Plains Mo- tor Inn, to place their reservations before August 1st. For more information or to purchase the Weekender Pass contact Tony at (403) 547-9129 or Ross at (403) 701-0690 in Calgary. In Edmonton, contact Doug or Bruce at either (780) 451-0483 or (780) 454-7980. For those wishing to make res- ervations at the motels, contact Phil at either (403) 313-3512
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 45 Finding Brokeback A Look at the Brokeback Mountain Scenery
By Benjamin Hawkcliffe Calgary | Tourism As one of the best pictures in 2005, Brokeback Mountain received rave reviews as much for the down the road, fi nd the site of the “Sweet life” and “Maybe Texas” Riversides at Elbow Falls. From Ranchmans bar to the breathtaking scenery shot by Ang Lee as for the Rockyford Rodeo grounds you too can experience Brokeback tragic and heartfelt love story between Jack Twist Mountain in all its glory (note: cute ranch studs not included, and Ennis Del Mar. Now Brokeback devotees can you have to bring your own). see the scenery in its real life glory thanks to the The site also gives advice to travelers on hotel bookings, new website fi ndingbrokeback.com. Canada customs, and sights in and around Calgary not related to Brokeback but still worth a look. The non-profi t ”Canada’s GLBTQ community embraced Brokeback Moun- website truly is a Brokeback fan’s paradise in terms of infor- tain because it’s such a powerful and deeply personal story mation and places to go. The site also features reviews of the for so many of us,” said site co-developer Steve Gin, who also fi lm, links to other resources and personal insights from site founded Calgary’s gay and lesbian theatre company Teatro creators that only hint as to why the fi lm is so important to Beardache, and was an extra on Brokeback Mountain. “Web- them and millions of others around the world. The website is based discussion boards are full of questions about the fi lming less about trailblazers and more about the journey. The site locations, and speculation about whether those places really itself states “We urge you to absorb as much of the Brokeback exist. They do, and they’re right here in Alberta.” travel experience as you possibly can and to share it with The concept came together when Gin corresponded with fel- those around you.” low Brokeback enthusiasts Rob Freeman (who bought Jack’s So if you are looking for something to do this summer in 1950 GMC pickup truck) and Jim Bond on a web discussion your own backyard, let FindingBrokeback.com be your guide, group in 2005. In 2006 the three, who had never met previ- and you too can see Alberta as seen through the fi lm. ously, embarked on a six-day search of fi lming locations in the mountains and fl atlands surrounding Calgary. After travel- Finding Brokeback ing 3,000 kilometers to provincial parks and a host of towns www.fi ndingbrokeback.com including Fort Macleod, Rockyford, Cowley, Beiseker, Dorothy and Blackie, the men returned with hundreds of photographs of every signifi cant location in the fi lm – some of the photos are dead-on to stills taken from the fi lm. ”Finding the sites was an adventure. The producers of the fi lm and the Alberta Tourism folks had provided a few general locations, but we wanted to go deeper, much deeper. The fi lm has approximately 80 sites, of which we have now identi- fi ed approximately 60, including all of the major sites,” the website states. “We wrote to small town mayors, geologists, cliff jumping enthusiasts, geographers, tractor authorities, and everyone else who might know where these places were. We even cultivated a ’mole‘ or two. Rob, Steve, and Jim drove more than 3,000 km throughout Alberta, movie stills in hand, asking anyone who would talk with us ‘have you seen this place?’ The cooperation we received was astounding. Most of the photographs you see on the site came from this trip.” From there the trio handed over everything to Barry Gil- ligan, who compiled it for the web. “I’m a preservationist at heart,” said Gilligan. “Brokeback Mountain is an important fi lm and I believe everything that went into its making should be documented and preserved. This web site is my contribution to that effort.” Their efforts have paid off – FindingBrokeback.com is infor- mative and a great look at Alberta’s majestic scenery whether you are a fan of the fi lm or not. Broken down by scene as well as by geographic location, it gives you directions on how to go to places based directly on quotes such as Bragg Creeks Moose Mountain to the “I ain’t queer” Hillside and a bit further
46 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 The Rocky Horror Picture Show Let’s do the Timewarp… again!
By Jason Clevett Preview | Theatre Twenty-fi ve years ago “The Rocky Horror Expe- rience” was a rite of passage for every teenager in scream out lines. In addition there is a thirty minute pre- show to get you pumped up and going with The RHaPSody Calgary; Richard O’Brien (writer and star of Rocky sHadOwcaST performing a couple vaudeville-esque cabaret Horror) appeared personally at the premiere for numbers, and a drag show performed by the lovely Eve L. and Shock Treatment (the sequel to the fi lm) in Calgary her friends. in 1981 because we had the highest per-capita Released in 1975 and based on the Broadway musical, fan base in North America. Now those same teen- Rocky Horror is a cult classic that features a lot of well known age fanatics have teenagers of their own, and actors before they became huge stars, such as Susan Saran- don as Janet Weiss, Barry Bostick as Brad Majors, Meatloaf thus the new generation of eccentric and eclectic as Eddie, and Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-n-Furter. It quickly youth is excited to prepare for a major Rocky Hor- became a cult classic giving birth to events similar to the one ror revival. in Calgary, worldwide. Running every night of the September long weekend, as well On the unlikely chance that you don’t know the story, newly as Halloween at Kensington’s Plaze Theatre, attending one of engaged couple Brad and Janet suffer a breakdown and have these late night screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show to pay a visit to the mansion of sweet Transvestite Dr. Frank- won’t be like going to a regular movie. Things fl y through the n-Furter. Furter has a surprise as he has been creating the ul- air, people get dressed up as their favorite characters and timate man who comes to life that evening. From there things unfold at a rapid pace through an assortment of songs, visual treats and plot twists. Rocky Horror was in a lot of ways ahead of its time in its dealings with bisexuality and transgenderism. While a lot of the show is done in a campy, over the top style, the fact that the fi lm dealt with these topics in the fi rst place is part of what has made it such a hit both within and outside of the gay community. For many, attending the fi lm in this atmosphere is tradition. For others who are thinking of attending for the fi rst time, do so! While it can be a little overwhelming to see everything going on, it is also an absolute blast. In addition, the kind folks at Hole In The Wall Studios who are presenting the event will provide survival kits that include everything you need, as well as a cheat sheet on when and how to use them. So this fall give yourself over to absolute pleasure and partake in The Rocky Horror Picture Show experience! The Rocky Horror Picture Show September 1st – 3rd, October 31st, 2006 Doors 11:00pm. Kensington Theatre 1133 Kensington Rd. N.W 24hr. Info Line: (403) 283-3636.
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 47 Press Releases
By GayCalgary.com Staff and Contributors Community | Spotlight Mission accomplished enjoyed the support of 131 partners and sponsors. Montréal, August 5, 2006 – It’s mission accomplished for the 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006, which wraps up today The Declaration of Montréal: in Defence of LGBT Human with the Closing Ceremony. “We are very proud to announce Rights that we have reached our participation and attendance targets The Declaration of Montréal, unanimously endorsed by with more than half a million people at the sport competitions participants at the International Conference on LGBT Hu- and cultural activities, 18,599 participants from 111 countries man Rights, remains one of the key moments of the 1st World as conference delegates, athletes, volunteers or participants in Outgames. The fi ve plenary sessions brought together 1,516 the cultural programme,” said Mark Tewksbury, Co-President participants, including world-class speakers such as the of the 1st World Outgames. Honourable Louise Arbour, United Nations High Commis- For eleven days, Montréal was host of a major interna- sioner for Human Rights and international tennis champion tional event combining sport, culture and human rights. Martina Navratilova. Over the coming months, the Declaration The International Conference on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual of Montréal will be delivered to offi cials at the United Nations and Transgender (LGBT) Human Rights from 26 to 29 July and national governments around the world to seek meaning- brought together 1,516 participants from every corner of the ful support for the rights of the LGBT community. The council globe to discuss the worldwide situation of LGBT people. of the Borough of Ville-Marie of Montréal was the fi rst political The thirty-fi ve sport disciplines drew 10,248 athletes, while body to adopt the Declaration of Montréal on Tuesday, 1 Au- 835 people came together for the cultural component of the gust, before the 1st World Outgames had even ended. programme. Some 5,200
volunteers worked tirelessly at all the events. The Outgames: A Logistical Success “The 1st World Outgames Some 110 employees, 5,200 volunteers, 306 organizing Montréal would not have committee members and 494 offi cials, not to mention the over known the success it has had one hundred suppliers, made a signifi cant contribution to the without the exceptional con- smooth running of competitions, performances, ceremonies tribution of its volunteers and and over one hundred other events and activities that made partners and the unwavering up the 11-day international gathering. support of the entire Montréal community. Thanks to this fi - Montréal 2006 : Signifi cant Benefi ts nancial and logistical support, “Montréal has once again demonstrated its ability to host the 1st World Outgames have a major international event in a festive spirit of friendship, and will continue to have a celebrating sport, culture and human rights,” said Roy. “The signifi cant social and econom- incredible welcome that the Outgames received from the city ic impact for Montréal, Qué- and its citizens will further enhance Montréal’s reputation as bec and the all of Canada”, an open and welcoming city.” said Louise Roy, CEO of the organization. According to Mark Tewksbury, hosting the Outgames also allowed Montréal to further establish the city as a prime The 1st World Outgames destination for the LGBT community. “Montréal will enjoy were presented by the Gov- signifi cant social and economic benefi ts, both in the short and ernment of Canada, the Gov- medium term.” ernment of Québec, the City of Montréal, Radio-Canada The Outgames organization is proud to leave as its legacy a and Tourisme Montréal. The major international event. The event also gives the LGBT com- organization also worked in munity worldwide a solid foundation upon which to continue partnership with Bell Canada, to build a promising future. The Gay and Lesbian Internation- Labatt Breweries, CGI, the al Sports Association (GLISA) will also enjoy, in addition to a STM and Solotech. The 1st legacy of future quadrennial games, continental Outgames to World Outgames also bene- be held in North America in Calgary in 2007, and Asia-Pacifi c fi ted from its association with in Melbourne in 2008. GLISA has the intention to establish its Via Rail, Air Canada, the Bor- headquarters in Montréal. ough of Ville-Marie, Fugues, The next World Outgames will be held in Copenhagen in Gaywired (H.I.M) and Out in 2009. In recognition of this, the Mayor of Culture and Leisure America. And, of course, the of Copenhagen, Martin Geerson, will be offi cially handed, dur- organization is proud to have
48 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 ing the Closing Ceremony, GLISA’s offi cial fl ag, by the Mayor of Montréal, Gérald Tremblay. http://www.montreal2006.org
MAC AIDS Fund Donates $25,000 to The SHARP Foun- dation (Calgary, August 1, 2006) On Wednesday, July 26th, The M.A.C AIDS Fund made a $25,000 donation to The SHARP Foundation. The event took place at the grand opening of M.A.C’s new location in Chinook Centre. Presented by M.A.C Cosmetics store manager Kandice Dood, the donation was accepted by Floyd Visser, Executive Director and A.J. Hrychuk, Communications and Fund Development Assistant of The Sharp Foundation. “We are so grateful to The M.A.C AIDS Fund for their gener- ous donation. The Foundation will use the funds to directly support our clients,” said Visser. The SHARP Foundation (Society Housing AIDS/HIV Re- stricted Persons) is a Calgary-based charitable organization providing a “Wholistic Continuum of Care” for individuals liv- ing with AIDS/HIV. “Our two homes provide ‘wholistic’ care for our clients. This means that each person we see receives care aimed at their individual physical, medical, psycho-social and spiritual needs. We provide care at a cost of less than $100 per day per resident which is anywhere from half the cost of hospice care to 1/18 the cost of acute hospital care.” http://www.thesharpfoundation.com
Partnership Marks 1st North America Outgames June 19, 2006 Calgary, Alberta – Apollo, Friends in Sports and the Gay and Lesbian International Sports Association (GLISA) – North America will announce a formal partnership which will mark the 25th anniversary of Apollo Western Cup and bring North America its fi rst Continental Outgames. The agreement between Calgary Outgames Legacy and GLI- SA-NA will see Calgary host eight days of sports tournaments, cultural events and a human rights conference in April 2007. Fundamental in the planning of the North American Out- games are the principles of Participation and Celebration, Re- spect and Fairness, Innovation, Diversity and Empowerment (PRIDE). The sporting events will include badminton, bowling, curling, hockey, squash, swimming and volleyball, along with music events, art exhibitions, a fi lm festival and a human rights conference. The 1st North American Outgames will take place in Calgary on April 1-8, 2006 and is expected to draw 2,500 participants in sport, culture and conference activities. The Calgary 2007 Outgames, Outfest and Outrights will welcome everyone, re- gardless of their sexual orientation, age, gender, race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, physical challenge, political beliefs, physical ability, athletic/artistic skills or HIV/health status. http://www.calgary2007.com
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 49 I Do I Do A Musical Look at Love and Marriage
By Jason Clevett Review | Theatre I Do I Do closes off this season of Stage West. It is a look at the life of a married couple starting in ”The costuming helps as well. You can try as much as 1900 and following their lives through until the you want to in the rehearsal day they move out of their home. The show is a space but the moment the two-person piece starring the beautiful Desiree layers come together and I Beausoliel as Agnes and GayCalgary.com favor- stepped into my costumes and wigs, I felt different. You have ite Michael Torontow ironically as her husband to carry yourself differently Michael. The show sets a Stage West record as when you are in a corset. A lot Torontow is the fi rst actor to have appeared in of those things really added to four consecutive shows at the theatre. it. The interesting thing about it is that while the show is set ”I guess all of the really talented people are still work- in 1900 the issues are still ing somewhere else,” the always humble Torontow told the same. All of this technol- GayCalgary.com. “I feel defi nitely honored and privileged to ogy has come and happened have done this. Stage West has been such a great family to but human beings are still work with and for, these last four shows. I am going to be sad the same and trying to make because I know I have another job to leave Calgary for, at the life work with someone else, end of this run, and so it is not even an option for me to stay. whether you are gay, straight, Hopefully I will be able to come back because if I could share bisexual it doesn’t matter my home between Toronto and Calgary that would make me we are just people trying to make relationships work,” added really happy because I love it here and it’s been great.” Beausoliel. Both actors are fantastic in their roles – Beausoliel’s ability As for Torontow, the openly gay actor had no diffi culties to express herself with simply a look, transmits throughout “playing straight.” According to him it is easy to draw from the theatre and causes some of the biggest laughs. In addition experiences as an actor regardless of orientation. to tremendously strong acting, these two have incredible voic- ”There is defi nitely an experience of seeing gay men in real es. In fact, you can purchase Beausoliel’s “Hear My Song” CD life who, when they hear the word vagina or breast they cringe at the show and it is worth taking home. While they nail each or vomit. I am not that kind of person. To me, especially in and every musical number, both shine on the song “When The acting, when it comes to doing this kind of thing, it’s not so Kids Get Married” while “My Cup Runneth Over” and “What much about the gender but about sexuality and relationships. Is A Woman?” gave me goose bumps. One can’t help but be in I think that kind of thing transcends gender. In trying to por- awe of how well the two perform in a show where everything tray a character on stage it doesn’t really matter if it is gay or rests on their shoulders. straight to me. A lot of men in real life play straight when they ”You can’t think about it in terms of pressure, and through- are gay because of whatever oppression they have had in their out the process we helped keep each other in check. You have life, or the men in their middle ages who are married and have to take it day by day and moment by moment in the show, children because it wasn’t as accepted when they were young. and our director Marty Fishman has said it is an animal that In a way they have been acting straight forever, so for me to will get away with you if you are not careful, and that is very have to do it for two months is nothing compared to these men true,” said Beausoliel. “You can’t be thinking about what other who have felt they had to do it for their entire lives. As well, people are going to think, you have to stay focused on the task Desiree is beautiful so I can see the beauty whether she has a at hand and in the end the overall picture comes across. We penis or not.” really are just trying to tell somebody’s story.” Torontow speaks the truth, as regardless of your orienta- Another issue to tackle as an actor is the setting – nearly tion, the issues that Michael and Agnes deal with are ones 100 years ago. The era is something that will appeal to many that we deal with on a daily basis even 100 years later. To of the older audience members at Stage West so it is important see it presented in such a well-done manner on stage with to capture it – something at which that the sets, costuming two performers as talented as Michael Torontow and Desiree and actors shine. Beausoleil truly is a treat - one on which it would be a shame to miss out. ”I personally think that the writing makes it really easy to step into that era. When you hear the word ’Darling‘ it I Do I Do automatically transports you into that time period from mov- July 6th – Sept 10th, 2006 ies or plays you have watched, and the language of the script Stage West Theatre Restaurants made it easier for me to get into that kind of a character,” said 727 42 Ave SE Torontow. (403) 243-6642
50 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 51 Homoerotic Flower
By Rob Diaz-Marino Review | Art “Flowers contain the sexual organs of plants and trees and yet all cultures recognize fl owers as symbols of goodness, tenderness and love,” writes Camilo Gomez-Duran, a Colombian artist whose exhibit entitled “Homoerotic Flower” is being displayed at the Axis Contemporary Art gallery this month. “The sexual organs of the human species perform the same function as those of more alarm than the image of the stem or stamen of a fl ower. plants but for hundreds of Gomez-Duran is careful to state the distinction between years many religions and “candid, beautiful erotic imagery” and that which corrupts the cultures have stigmatized im- innocence of children with phobia or addiction. agery of the sexual organs and their functions.” This raises a question: why does the artist feel it Gomez-Duran states that the goal of this exhibit is to “reveal important to stand up to this the sublime character of sexuality, be it hetero or homosexu- modern-day sensitivity and al.” The art pieces contrast repression? Gomez-Duran slightly altered images of eyes, feels that it is the root of many mouths, breasts, or penises problems in today’s society. with unaltered close-up pho- tographs of structures found “The repressed sexuality in on plants and fl owers. Some our patriarchal consumer so- combinations purposely show ciety has resulted in both men similarity of form, while others and women objectifying their simply result in an interesting sexual partners. … [It] also juxtaposition. awakens desires conducive to voyeurism, envy and abuse. In my opinion, combining It contributes to the sexual trade and the exploitation of boys these two classes of image and girls at the hands of tourists and locals, not only in the serves two purposes. The poorest societies. These clandestine indulgences by members fi rst is to expose the double of more dominant groups or cultures destroy the lives of their standard between the per- victims.” ceived beauty of fl owers, versus the feeling of shame that the mainstream media imposes on our sexuality. The second is Breaking free of our programmed reactions event to tasteful to propose “a more natural, gentle and spiritual approach to sexual imagery can be a diffi cult thing to accomplish. Go- sexuality.” When seen, the image of a penis should cause no mez-Duran’s suggestion, while viewing his art, is simply to “contemplate these images with the innocent eye of the child, joyful and always in harmony.” “Homoerotic Flower” Camilo Gomez-Duran August 17th – 27th
Axis Contemporary Art Art Central, Main Level #107, 100 – 7th Ave SW Calgary, AB (403) 262-3356 www.axisart.ca
52 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 Queer Eye - for the Calgary guy (or gal) Community Events this Month ARGRA Barn Burner Dance at Symons Valley Ranch
Photos by Steve Polyak and Rob Diaz-Marino of GayCalgary.com Magazine Wet Jocky Competition at the Calgary Eagle
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 53 ARGRA Rodeo Weekend at Symons Valley Ranch
54 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 ARGRA After-Party at Money-Pennies
ISCCA Drag Show at Symons Valley Ranch
ARGRA Awards Ceremony at Symons Valley Ranch
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 55 ARGRA After-Party at the Calgary Eagle
Western Canadian Pride Campout
56 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 Buddys 6th Anniversary Party (Edmonton) Drag Shows at Buddys (Edmonton)
Drag Shows at The Roost (Edmonton)
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 57 Pride Calgary Volunteer Appreciation Party World Outgames (Montreal) taken by Rob Weidemann at the Backlot
Marty Mojo Stevens Farewell Party at the Twisted Lounge
58 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 Drag Shows at the Twisted Element Twisted Element Beach Party
gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 59 Classified Ads
Classified Ad Index Arts & Leisure 200 Domestic 304 Chiropractor 402 Auditions 201 Gardening 305 Classes & Seminars 403 Announcements 100 Body Art 202 General 306 General 404 Anniversaries 101 Cafes Lessons 203 Hair/skin & Beauty 307 Massage 405 Best Wishes 102 Concerts 204 Help Wanted 308 Nutrition 406 Birthdays 103 Events 205 Hotel 309 Peer Support 407 Births 104 Galleries 206 Law 310 Physical Fitness 408 Groups 105 Musicians Wanted 207 Medical/dental 311 Relaxation 409 In Memoriam 106 Performing Arts 208 Modeling 312 Yoga 410 Legals/tenders 107 Restaurants 209 Office 313 Lost And Found 108 Submissions 210 Sales 314 Merchandise For Sale 500 Notices 109 Theatre 211 Seeking Employment 315 Antiques/artwork 501 Obituaries 110 Workshops 212 Technical 316 Appliances 502 Psychic/astrology 111 Trade 317 Arts & Crafts 503 Spiritual Services 112 Employment 300 Volunteers 318 Computers 504 Unions 113 Adult 301 Fashion 505 Bar & Restaurant 302 Health & Fitness 400 Furniture/home Furnishing 506 Business Opportunity 303 Beauty Care 401 Garage Sale 507 GayCalgary.com Magazine Classified Ads Form Deadline for Classified ads is the 25th of every month. Fill out the form below and mail it to, GayCalgary.com Magazine, Suite 100, 215 14th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 0M2 or Fax it to (403) 703-0685. Please print clearly. All phone numbers listed will be verified. GayCalgary.com is not responsible for errors in the ad submission. Any address placed in the classified will not be placed into the GayCalgary.com map or business listing. Please verify your information before sending to reduce errors. If you have questions, please call us at (403) 543-6960 or toll free (888) 543-6960. Payment Method Check Money Order Category # Date Cash (only if paid in person) Name: Credit Card (fill out below) Address: City, Prov, Postal/Zip: Credit Card Info Type: American Express Only Day Phone: Name on Card: Night Phone: Card Number: Expiry (MM/YY): Headline for Ad (add $4.00): First 25 Words - $10.00 Invoice First 25 Words: $10.00 Each additional word: .20¢ Bold entire ad: $ 5.00 Entire ad in capitals: $ 6.00 Headline: $ 4.00 B/W Photo 1.66”x 2.25”: $ 6.00 Colour Photo 1.66”x 2.25”: $15.00 Border around ad: $ 6.00 Mail Forwarding: $ 5.00 Additional Words - .20¢ per word Subtotal: Frequency Discounts 3 Issues Subtract 15%: 6 Issues Subtract 20%: 12 Issues Subtract 25%:
Subtotal: Add 7% GST: TOTAL:
60 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 Hi Fi 508 Insurance 616 Office/business Space 709 Internet 908 Miscellaneous 509 Landscaping/gardening 617 Real Estate Agent 710 Leather 909 Musical Instruments 510 Leather 618 Rooms To Rent 711 Mail Orders 910 Pets 511 Legal Services 619 Seeking Accommodation 712 Model & Escort 911 Promotional 512 Medical 620 Studios 713 Phone lines 912 Vehicles For Sale 513 Movers 621 Professional Services 913 Musical Services 622 Travel 800 Sightings 914 Professional Services 600 Painting 623 Accommodations/rentals 801 Xxx Videos/magazines 915 Animal Care 601 Photography 624 Adventures 802 Carpentry 602 Physicians 625 Camping 803 Catering 603 Plumbing 626 International Travel 804 Cleaners 604 Skilled & Technical Service 627 Travel Agencies 805 Computer Services 605 Training 628 Travel Canada 806 Construction 606 Travel USA 807 Consulting 607 Real Estate 700 Counseling 608 Business For Sale 701 Personals 900 Courses 609 Cottages 702 Announcements 901 Design/interiors 610 Homes Furnished 703 Business Personals 902 Fashion 611 Homes/condos/lofts For Sale 704 Dating Services 903 Financial/bookkeeping 612 Homes/condos/lofts/apt. For Rent 705 Erotic Massage 904 Funeral Services 613 Homes/condos/lofts/apt. To Share 706 Friends Female 905 General 614 Investment Opportunity 707 Friends Male 906 Hair Removal 615 Mortgages 708 General 907
Classified Ads Employment 302 Employment/Sales 314 Cleaners 604 Legal Services 619 Twisted Element hiring all positions, GayCalgary.com Magazine CANADIAN & U.S. Bartenders & Busboys. Room for is looking for experienced part time IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS advancement. Apply within. sales reps in the Calgary, Edmonton, Same-Sex, Conjugal, Common-Law, Montreal and Toronto areas. Must Spouse, Children, Parents Sponsor- Employment/Help 308 be able to do cold calls and have ship; Refugee Claims; Immigra- Small charter Bus Company is looking transportation or enjoy hitting the tion Appeals; Citizenship; Visitor, for gay drivers with clean class two, pavement. Fax resumes to (403) Private housekeeper, early 20’s, nice Student, Work Visa / Extensions, with air brake, license. Non smoker 703-0685 or contact us at (403) 543- looking. Will clean nude. Boyish Uncontested Divorces, Agreements, non drinker preferred. For casual 6960 or (888) 543-6960 or email us looks. Justin (403) 471-5036 Wills, Translations / Interpretations work. Experience with a stick is a at [email protected] bonus. Respond to Canadian Premier 50+ Languages, 590-3818 Anwar Charters, at box 75056, Cambrian Employment/Sales 314 Counseling 608 Rehman, Member Canadian Society RPO, Calgary, Alberta, T2K 6J8 of Immigration Consultants CSIC Looking for an highly motivated ID M041099, Gay Friendly, CIBS, Employment 308 promotion person to acquire business 200, 2705 Centre Street North. Visit for a small charter coach/tourism us online at www.cibs.info email: Adult Depot, Calgary’s Oldest, is business. All pay would be based [email protected] looking for new blood. FT/PT. Apply on commission. This is a great at either 1514B 14th Street SW or opportunity to add to your portfolio 142 58th Avenue SW or get job experience. Respond to I’m a compassionate counsellor Employment 308 Canadian Premier Charters, at box 75056, Cambrian RPO, Calgary, who understands our community. Westways Guest House is looking for Alberta, T2K 6J8 Individuals, Couples & Families. P/T Assistant Housekeeper, 5 days a Emotional, Physical & Spiritual week, 3 to 5 hours per day, 10:am Wellness. Extended medical insurance start. Wage from $10.00 per hr. Call coverage. Bryan Campbell 265-8462 403 229 1758 www.geocities.com/b_camp_bell
Classifieds continued on next page gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006 61 Classifieds continued Travel 801 Personal/Friends 906 The Whistle Stop Vacation House Single GWM early 40’s looks Golden BC younger. Looking for fun. Can- Newly Renovated , Sleeps 9, Out Door not entertain. Very discreet. Safe. Hot Tub, Hydro Fitness Gym, Business Clean. Drug Free. n/s. not into bar Center, Laundry Facilities, Galley scene. No mind games. Reply to Kitchen, BBQ. [email protected] or mail Minutes From Kicking Horse Ski to Box 1002 c/o GayCalgary.com Resort. $250.00 Daily ,Weekly Rates. Magazine www.thewhistlestopvacationhouse.com Toll Free# 1 866 538 6625 Personal/Friends 906 Travel 801 Married male, early 40’s, 6’3, good shape, looking for a good friend, Northern Lights B&B married too, about same age EDMONTON for long term relationship. Email Swimming pool and Antique rooms [email protected] TV/VCR (780) 483-1572 www.nlightsbnb.com Personal/Friends 906 [email protected] 44, Male, Brazilian, Masculine hairy top, HIV-Negative, Foot & Tickle Personal/Friends 906 Fetishist SEEKS 30-40, non-slim Single GWM, early 40’s, general ND/NS, Tattoo & Piercing-Free, non-scene. Fit, good shape. Looking caring, cuddlish, supportive, bal- for like-minded normal fun, down anced, mature, masculine, bottom, to earth, honest, kind, profes- blond(+), ticklish Lifetime Partner sional, mature male for long-term to build 100% Monogamous Serious relationship. Hoping to find someone Lasting Relationship. to be both a life-long partner and best friend. Is that you? Reply to Marc, Box 3670 [email protected] or mail 2001-970 Rio, Brazil to Box 1001 c/o GayCalgary.com Magazine Personal/General 907 Travel 801 Looking for single female, or female couple interested in a surrogate Montreal Village B&B dad for sperm donation. I am 6’3, Room only $49/night, TV, Cable, blonde, blue eyed, in fantastic health Telephone, Air, Wi-Fi, Video XXX, of Irish - Italian descent. Respond 1-888-334-0348. www.gaybed.ca to Canadian Premier Charters, at Personal 901 box 75056, Cambrian RPO, Calgary, Alberta, T2K 6J8 I am collecting recycling to assist someone with M.S. We are saving for a motorized chair in the future. If CHECK OUT you have any recycling or would like more information please call Glen OUR NNEWEW 802-2927 or AJ 269-6995 CCLASSIFIEDLASSIFIED Personal/Friends 906 AADD RRATESATES Male 40’s 6’1-“ 140lbs tanned, look- ing to meet other males for fun times FFirstirst 2525 wordswords forfor or more. Fort McMurray area. Lets jjustust $10.00$10.00 pperer meet. Phone (780) 868-9216 iissue,ssue, plusplus GSTGST
62 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006
64 gaycalgary.com magazine #34, August 2006