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Table of Contents DEC 2015/JAN 2016 ® 5 Words from the Publisher PublisherPublisher: & Editor: Steve Steve Polyak Polyak CopyEditor: Editor: Rob Janine Diaz-Marino Eva-Trotta Fear, Confusion and End of 2015 Sales: Steve Polyak Design & Layout: Rob Diaz-Marino,Steve Polyak Ara Shimoon 8 “Adopt-A-Transgender” for Christmas Writers and Contributors 13 Discussing Community Safety MercedesCarey Rutherford, Allen, Chris Chris Azzopardi, Azzopardi, Dallas Constable Barnes, AndyDave Buck, Brousseau, Dave Brousseau, Sam Casselman, Holly Maholm,Jason Clevett, Keith Dealing with the holiday blues Johnson,Andrew MylesCollins, Helfand, Emily Collins, Romeo Rob San Diaz-Marino, Vicente, Steve JaninePolyak, Eva and Trotta, the LGBTJack Fertig, Community Glen Hanson, of Calgary, Joan Hilty, Evan Kayne,Edmonton, Stephen and Lock,Alberta. Neil McMullen,

Allan Neuwirth, Steve Polyak, Carey Rutherford, 14 PAGE Romeo San Vicente,Photography Ed Sikov, Nick Vivian and 14 Patrick Masse Stevethe GLBT Polyak, Community Jeff & Brian, of Calgary, Kurtis Edmonton,Allan, Evolution and Out Country Singer at Whistler Pride Alberta. Videography PhotographySteve Polyak 16 Positive Thoughts Steve Polyak, Rob Diaz-Marino, SalesB&J HIV: Yep, It’s Still a Thing Steve Polyak [email protected] Steve Polyak, Rob Diaz-Marino Legal Council Courtney Aarbo,Printers Barristers and Solicitors 17 The Authentic Life North Hill News/Central Web Sarah Paulson on defying labels, pressure to be an LGBT activist and General Inquiries GayCalgaryDistribution® Magazine missing Jessica Lange Calgary2136: 17thGallant Avenue Distribution SW Calgary,GayCalgary AB, Canada Staff T2T 0G3 [email protected]: Clark’s Distribution Other: Canada Post Office Hours: By appointment ONLY 20 Bianca Del Rio Phone:Legal 403-543-6960 Council A Holiday Treat 17 PAGE CourtneyToll Aarbo,Free: Barristers1-888-543-6960 and Solicitors Fax: 403-703-0685 E-Mail:Sales [email protected] & General Inquiries 22 Deep Inside Hollywood GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine Ellen Page, Alan Cumming, ‘Jessica Jones,’ ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ 2136This Month's17th Avenue Cover SW Main: Kylie Minogue,Calgary, photo AB, by WillCanada Baker. Top Right: Joe Jonas, photo by MeredithT2T Truax. 0G3 Mid Right: Bianca Del Rio, photo by Magnus Hastings. Bottom Right: Patrick Office Hours:Masse, photo By byappointment Kaila Moore ONLY 24 Whistler, BC Phone: 403-543-6960 Gay Pride, skiing, snowboarding and so much more Toll Free: 1-888-543-6960 Fax: 403-703-0685 gazine E-Mail: [email protected] 25 Whistler Cascade Lodge This Month's Cover ma Cher and Christina Aguilera courtesy of Sony 26 Super Fly Ziplines Pictures; Annie Lennox courtesy of Mike Owen; ProudRex Members Goudie. of: Proud Members of: 27 Whistler Pride 2016 20 PAGE 30 All Grown Up Joe Jonas on gay clubbin’ with Nick, ‘flattering’ advances and how a Edmonton Rainbow Business Association Jonas Brothers reunion could ‘easily happen’

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By Steve Polyak When you are on Facebook, Twitter and other social other countries to Canada, he was making similar comments: that they should go back home to where they came from; media, you see all sorts of manipulated information that they should speak English; that those people were on what Canada is about. People seemed to have disgusting. Pretty much everything he told me about how selectively forgotten that the first people in Canada people had treated him when he was new to Canada, he was did not speak English or French. If you are not from now saying to all the new immigrants that were coming to the a First Nation Tribe, somewhere on your family tree, country after he did. you will see you are an immigrant to Canada. Rob and Was his hypocritical opinion being influenced by other I were both born and raised in Calgary, which is still people? I know he listened to the radio a lot but, as I was a seen as rare. My mom and dad left Hungary during the child at the time, I would have not paid attention to any fear Hungarian revolution. They actually did not meet until or hatred that might have come from it. When I became an they were living a house apart from one another in the adult, I realized that a lot of the people he was listening to were Calgary Beltline. people who appeared on Fox News and other conservative media outlets. Was his opinion also influenced by how he My dad told me some pretty awful stories of what it was like was brought up? Was it just part of the culture of the time? in Hungary, as soldiers came through towns and rounded up During the current refugee crisis, I noticed how poorly farm animals, and other belongings, during communism – Hungarians treated the refugees trying to come in or through since those things were shared across the community at a Hungary to other countries. Did they all have short-term whole. When you don’t have a lot to start, it made it worse memory loss of how many Hungarians fled to other countries when you were left with nothing. Eventually my dad was able back in the late ’50s? I did some research: after the Hungarian to leave Hungary and come to Canada, where he decided to Revolution in 1956, over 100,000 Hungarian refugees came be a farmer, in Kamloops, before moving to Calgary. to Canada. To put that into perspective, Calgary’s population My mom has departed some of her crazy stories of what was at 181,780 in 1956. How many other people in Canada it was like being poor, like going to the well every day for right now are doing the same thing – forgetting that at some water, and hoping a wasp’s nest had honey in it, since they point either they or their ancestors came to Canada as could not really afford sweets. My mom and my aunt came refugee or immigrant, struggling through the same hassles? out to Canada without my grandmother. They lived with a I see the comments on Facebook from people that I know close family friend who helped bring them out as part of the – straight or gay – commenting negatively on the Syrians refugee program. My grandmother finally was able to make it coming to Canada as refugees. As someone who is born in out from Hungary with the help of the Canadian Red Cross. Canada, to parents who left Hungary during its revolution, My aunt, grandmother and mom actually appeared on a do I comment on their personal timeline or do I bite my cover of the Calgary Herald back in the late ’50s. tongue? I decided to stay quite on Facebook, because why When I was a lot younger, my dad would tell me how fuel the fire of fear. How easy is it to explain that your father difficult it was adjusting to living in Canada prior tohim went through the same racist crap when he came to Canada marrying my mom. How retail stores would assume he had but, even so, he grappled through it to attain a better life for no money, or was a shoplifter; that he was dirty and should himself and his future wife and kids. go back to where he came from. He said he struggled to buy When I was in Grade 5 we were told that Canada is a cultural clothes, since store employees would not give him attention, mosaic – a mix of ethnic groups, languages and cultures so he had to prove he had cash before he could buy things as that coexist within society; and that the United States is a simple as shoes. melting pot – a metaphor describing a fusion of nationalities, Close to 10 to 15 years before my dad passed away, it was cultures and ethnicities, also seen as assimilation. Of course interesting to see how his mind had changed. After telling me this is not a perfect world, and not everyone wants Canada to stories of how hard it was for him being a refugee to Canada, be a mosaic. But the idea of people being able to keep part of and how people treated him, I started hearing some pretty racist and homophobic words. As people began coming from Continued on Next Page 

www.gaycalgary.com GayCalgary Magazine #145, December 2015/January 2016 5  From Previous Page who they were before moving to Canada, and still be able to become a Canadian, is a nice direction. Online Last Month The LGBTQ community is also a culture on its own, with smaller subgroups inside of it – these contributing to the Creep of the Week diversity of who we are as a whole. We are born this way, as Pat Robertson the saying goes, but when homophobes attack and persecute Thanksgiving is a particularly problematic us, we try to stand our ground and try to make change. holiday. I mean, not only do people try As individuals, we sometimes need to get up and move to to cram the whole extended family into somewhere more accepting of who we are so we can live our Grandma’s 900 square foot house, but lives the way we want. We may l distance ourselves from a the holiday promotes... family that does not accept us, or move away from a small http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4904 town or village to a bigger city; we may leave our faith to join one that is accepting. So when we see people who were born The Frivolist - Mr. Manners in a country where they are now unsafe and wish to flee it, why should we say no to them when they are just wanting to 9 Ways NOT to Come live their lives too? The way I have always seen it, as long as Out at Holiday Time we live a life that doesn’t hurt our self or others, then others Last year, I wrote a rather pointed column should be able to do the same. for the Frivolist called “9 Reasons Why Coming Out on a Holiday... Past Events http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4906 November was mostly quiet but something that did stand out was the closure of Buddy’s Night Club in Edmonton. The OutField Unfortunately, I was not able to attend the closing party but, Rugby tackles homophobia from what we have been told, so many people came out for If you’re looking for a stereotypical macho it that there was a two hour wait to get in. In the 12 years sport, you don’t have to search further the magazine has been running, lots of bars have closed than rugby. A full-contact sport – without their doors. Some do it quietly, and some go out with a bang. much protection – it’s got everything: When you see so many people show up to a closing party, brutal tackling.... you know some of them are there for the first time to finally http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4907 see the place before the doors close, and others are there to reminisce. When a place has been around for a very long Creep of the Week time, like the Calgary Eagle, Roost, Buddy’s, Detours, Arena, Julio Gonzalez - Oh, Boots, Prism, Boyztown and the Rekroom, it does feel like Florida. You just love being saying goodbye to a close friend for the last time. horrible, don’t you? The Alberta Bear’s Singlet Party was extremely successful. Oh, Florida. You just love being horrible, The organizers said they sold 70 memberships and that guys don’t you? It’s not enough that if you do from around Alberta – and even from BC and Saskatchewan a Google news search for “Florida man” – attended the event. Check out the photos in this edition. you end up with headlines like, “Florida... GayCalgary also attended the Goliath’s and the Texas Lounge http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4913 28th Anniversary. Past years have had really bad luck, with -25C or colder weather during their Anniversary party, but Hear Me Out this year, though the weather was still cold, it did not keep a high volume of people from coming down and enjoying Janet Jackson, Patty Griffin, themselves. CHVRCHES, Lana Del Rey Janet Jackson, Unbreakable With her Opening Soon! nipple safely tucked away, Janet Jackson So, Deva Dave’s new bar is called Le Bar at it is located at resurrects a bygone bondage-less sound 318A 10th Street NW – close to the Safeway and Sunnyside that’s more Good Times than straight up LRT Station. They will be open before Christmas but they sexy time. No “Would... http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4915 won’t be able to serve alcohol until the New Year. The menu so far consists of seasonal food and fresh assorted tacos. Check out their website at http://lebarcalgary.com/ . Creep of the Week Backwards Nightclub is coming. They are still doing Ben Carson renovations to the place and want to ensure they don’t cut Dear LGBT Community, This is a cease corners so, when they do open, everything will be ready to go. and desist letter regarding the accusation In March, 2007, we wrote an article called “Building a Bar: that Ben Carson is a homophobe. Stop It’s not as easy as you may think” http://www.gaycalgary. such hurtful name calling at once. Carson com/a1998. It was written because people were complaining himself declared... http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4918 that my city needs a new Gay Bar. At the time it was written, we had a lot more gay and lesbian bars in Alberta than we Deep Inside Hollywood do today. The last gay nightclub to open in the province was Evolution Wonderlounge in Edmonton, and their formula for ‘King Cobra,’ Cheyenne Jackson, a nightclub has been different than others, which has worked Ben Whishaw, ‘Dirty Thirty’ well for them. King Cobra will bring you porn, murder and James Franco James Franco, in his seemingly never-ending quest to confer gayness upon himself via association, is producing what is... http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4919

6 GayCalgary Magazine #145, December 2015/January 2016 www.gaycalgary.com While waiting for something “new” to open, don’t forget to check out the existing gay bars that work with GayCalgary The Frivolist Magazine like the Texas Lounge (Calgary), Backlot (Calgary), 6 Ways to Lessen the Gut-Busting Evolution (Edmonton), and Woody’s (Edmonton). Also check Effects of Your Holiday Binge out the gay events at gay friendly establishments like Broken It is the season of gratitude and family, City (Calgary), Cowboys Nightclub (Calgary); or events put on indulgence and indigestion. Embrace by Pure Pride (Calgary/Edmonton), Hot Mess (Calgary), Fruit the former while ditching the latter with Loop (Edmonton), ISCWR (Edmonton) and others that pop up these actionable ways to limit your belly- throughout the province. bulging binge... http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4920 To the New Year This is our final edition for 2015; our next edition will come Creep of the Week out February 2016. Doing 11 editions per year just made Kevin Swanson things easier, since it just about impossible to get content There are those who are your run of the together in time for January when everyone is away for the mill anti-LGBT folks, and then there are last week or so of December for the holidays. I have been the foaming at the mouth, screamin’ to working on a side project for GayCalgary – so watch for the heavens, shoutin’ at the devil anti- announcements in the New Year. LGBT folks like... This will be a great year for the magazine, with June 2016 http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4923 being our 150th edition! It will be celebrated during Edmonton Pride, and the Canadian Rockies International Rodeo and Screen Queen Music Festival. Normally in our November issue you would My Own Private Idaho, Magic see letters of congratulations and support throughout the magazine from community groups, businesses, politicians Mike 2, The Gift, Spy, Cinderella, and so forth, but with the November 2015 edition being Pitch Perfect 2, Aladdin, our 12th Anniversary and the 150th edition happening six Rocky Horror Picture Show months later, I decided to hold off with the letters and ads My Own Private Idaho Two years before so they will appear in June to celebrate the bigger milestone. a drug overdose ended River Phoenix’s Finally, I want to wish everyone a very happy holiday and life in 1993, the dreamboat poeticized a a Happy New Year! tortured gay street hustler... http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4924 http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4950 Ten Reasons View Bonus Pics/Videos • Share with a Friend • Post Comments Young Gay Men Should Visit Key West Two of my friends (Noah and Montgomery) approached me a few months ago and were asking my advice on some gay destinations. They are in their early 20s, live in West Hollywood,... http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4902 Creep of the Week James Dobson During a recent episode of James Dobson’s Family Talk radio program, Dobson and his guests discussed the evils of trans- inclusive anti-discrimination laws. Such laws have been... http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4927 Deep Inside Hollywood Transparent, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Caitlyn Jenner, ‘Disaster!’ Jonesing for Transparent Transparent’s second season is soon upon us, and when it arrives the Emmy-winning show will meet a Tony-winning actor: Cherry Jones. The acclaimed lesbian... http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4928 and more! http://www.gaycalgary.com/i144

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By Holly Maholm her home, Sandy is back in school, and Sandy has moved on to a new, We are nearly into the Christmas Season, and me being more stable boyfriend. filled with Christmas Cheer, I have decided to show So Sandy’s story has a happy ending, but still, I felt that a terrible Scrooge “how it’s done” and reach out to those in need injustice was being done. I could see there were still TG men and (well, a few of you, anyway). This is an offer which will women being disowned by their families, but almost nothing they not result in you receiving any additional presents (that’s could do about it. I mean, when you own mother tells you “Get out” Santa’s job, not mine), but if you are selected as one of what do you do then? (Okay, you learn how to use a washer and dryer, the beneficiaries of my Christmas generosity, you will be but apart from that). grateful, nonetheless. Then, I started to get angry. I mean, how can anyone just declare some other member of the family to be a stranger? And I was angry I am a transgender (“TG”) woman, and a few years ago when I began because I could see how much both people would lose. The TG person my transition, I learned an amazing fact. Which is: That it sometimes loses a parent (maybe both parents), and the parents lose a child. happens (and by “sometimes,” I mean “much, much more often than So here is what I decided, and what my offer is. I am going to it ought to”) that when a TG man or woman first “comes out” and operate my own, personal “Adopt-A-Transgender” program this announces to his or her family that, “Hey, I’m TG” a most unusual Christmas. I – being a TG woman in my “later years” (we won’t say reaction can occur. The mother and/or father (or grandfather and/or how “late”), and having raised three daughters to happy adulthood - grandmother) are sometimes heard to declare “Well, if that’s the case, am going to offer myself as a “Transgender-Adoptive-Parent.” So …if then you are no longer my (son/daughter/grandson/granddaughter you are a TG person, and if you have been disowned by your parents - as the case may be).” or grandparents, then let me know. Because I am going to choose That TG person is told that he or she has been “disowned.” No three of you to be my “Transgender-Adoptive-Daughters/Sons” for longer a part of the family. No longer entitled to feel the love that Christmas. comes from being part of a family. We will get to know each other (over the phone and by email). And So I was shocked. “Can they do that?” I asked myself. Is “disowning” as Christmas gets closer, I will answer your emails, and stop what I really a thing? (And if so, does Hallmark have a card for it? You know, am doing and listen to you (when you feel the need to talk). And on a card with a picture of a cute, sad kitten on the cover, and then you Christmas Eve, I will call you and tell you that you are loved, and on open it up and you read “So sorry to hear your parents kicked you Christmas morning I will call you and you can tell me all about the out of the house. Hope you find a new one soon!”) But the longer I presents you got (or wanted, anyway), and how happy you feel to be went on with my transition, and the more TG people I got to know, a part of a loving family (that one, great supportive family of people the more I realized this was not so uncommon. Despicable, yes, but who share their love). not uncommon. So if this is “you” – a TG man or woman who has been disowned, In fact, about a year ago I started being friends with a young TG reply to my website, and I will pick three of you (at random, the way woman in her early 20’s who was still living at home. But then, I all of us were “selected” to be TG). They can “disown” you all they heard she got kicked out of the house, so I called her, and she told want, but they can’t stop the rest of us from loving and caring for me, yes, her parents had decided that – as far as they were concerned you. – they had a “son” and not a girl named “Sandy.” So here was Sandy, Holly Maholm is a transgender woman who was a man. She is a graduate still in college and working part-time and trying to get an education so of Yale University and The Ohio State University School of Law. She worked she could have a life and support herself, but still her parents stabbed as a senior attorney for a major sports marketing agency until she retired her in the back, and threw her out. in 2004 and went into private practice. She is the author of the new Well, those parents should not have been so hasty. Because Sandy holiday book Brave in Ribbons. For more information please visit: www. – having nowhere else to go – promptly moved in with her boyfriend, hollymaholm.com who was a hard-working, ambitious young man trying his best to work his way up in the lucrative field of “marketing and distribution of illicit pharmaceuticals.” Just the sort of young man every parent wants for a son-in-law. Fortunately, this story has a happy ending. http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4908 Now – a year later – Sandy’s parents have reconsidered and invited View Bonus Pics/Videos • Share with a Friend • Post Comments

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Community Discussing Community Safety Dealing with the holiday blues By Constable Andy Buck Hello again everyone, and festive wishes to you all! I hope • Eat a healthy, balanced diet. that you are enjoying the holiday season, and have had • Get active! Exercise regularly, go for a walk, take the stairs. far too much turkey with family and friends. Although • Make time for sleep and get a good night’s rest. Christmas is an opportunity for fun, I know that for some • Know what triggers stress for you, and add healthy coping tools to it is a depressing time for various reasons. Whether it your routine. is money worries, relationship issues or something In addition to this, always know that there are people who love completely different, things in our lives sometimes spiral you and care about you. If you use social media to tell the world how out of control and we struggle to deal effectively with our depressed you are then there is every likelihood that somebody will call thoughts, feelings and emotions. We feel stressed. Stress the police and tell us that they are concerned for your welfare. If that is is our body’s physical, mental and emotional response the case, then we have an obligation to ensure your safety, so we will be making every effort to see you and establish your mental wellbeing. to change, and it is a normal reaction to the demands of The police will not be judging you, but we need to do our due diligence. life. However, being under too much stress can seriously I don’t need to tell you how we would be perceived and what the fallout affect our physical and mental wellbeing. would be if we didn’t take concerns about your safety seriously or Our mental or psychological health plays a significant role in our professionally; we just need to know that you are safe and well. ability to enjoy a happy and productive life. Mental health is about I want to conclude by thanking you all for your continued support how we think, feel and behave, so staying mentally healthy and well in my role as your liaison officer. I reiterate that this is absolutely the should be top priority. Mental health covers a wide range of feelings, best role I have had in 22 years of policing, and that goes in no small behaviours, abilities and conditions. One in five Canadians will deal part to all of you. I wish you much happiness in the coming year, and with a mental health condition at some time in their life and, even encourage you to connect with me if you have any questions, comments though most mental health issues are treatable, only about one third of or concerns. As always, stay safe and look out for each other. people seek help. Believe me, I know first-hand about stress and mental health. There is no weakness in admitting that things are getting too much, and seeking professional help in order to help you cope. http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4951 Here are some other tips that you may find useful: View Bonus Pics/Videos • Share with a Friend • Post Comments

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like that, and they have all come out and become huge country hits: “I Couldn’t Ask for More”, “Missing You” from the ‘80s. . . (We discuss the greatness of some covers, how there is some life going on behind the music, like Johnny Cash doing Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt”.) PM: The thing that touched me [about the lyrics of “Crazy for You”] when I was younger, and before I came out, was that the real tag line in the song is you’ve never felt this way about anyone before, and you’re just dying to tell them I’m crazy for you, which is kind of like when you’re in the closet. So I guess that’s why, when I was younger, I connected with the lyrics. And when I recorded it, I thought ‘this is a perfect song for that’, especially for younger people, or of whatever age they are when they come to terms with their sexuality. GC thinks Patrick has been mislaid as the first gay man to come out in country music, as both Americans and Canadians are laying claim to this title recently. PM: When I came out (in 2002) there was no social media; when country music pushed me out, I had no way to get my story out back then – no Facebook – and if the media wasn’t going to take my story, I was saved by starting to get some work within the gay community at that time. I was essentially pushed out of country music overnight. .  photo by Kaila Moore . but it’s always hard when someone asks [about who was the first], because I always try to be supportive of other artists. It’s kind of ironic, because the person who inspired me was k.d. Patrick Masse lang. . . and I think if I have done anything to help inspire people – specifically in country music – to maybe open that door for them. I think you should always know the history, of why you even have the Out Country Singer at Whistler Pride opportunity to be on the stage you’re on. The difference for us, as Canadians, is that this is such a different By Carey Rutherford country – in the areas of human rights and social issues – compared to America. To grow up in Vancouver, being gay wasn’t a big deal, so GayCalgary had chance to catch up with loved and I never thought it was. Until I got into country music! Then I thought, openly gay country singer Patrick Masse before he thrills whoa! This is a very right-wing, Christian run industry using the term audiences at Whistler Pride in January. ‘family values’, which I never understand the meaning of. . . Look at it in 2015: there still really aren’t many black country musicians. GC: Tell us about the new recording. You know, (in 2002) I was at a crossroads, where I could either be PM: We had about four days, and we had to record three songs for who I am, or I could sign this record deal and never be able to talk a deadline. So I went in, never having worked with these guys before. about who I am. And I know that a lot of artists coming up now signed They’re called Kuya, two Filipino brothers who have done quite a bit those deals and kept their mouths shut. And I just wasn’t raised like of producing, and I kind of wanted to move my sound into a new that. I couldn’t do it. direction, from really traditional to more of a contemporary sort of GC and Patrick discuss the cyber-divide: his work in the trenches crossover. . . So we just walked into the studio and started writing and getting a career going before the incredible connectedness of the recording on the spot, and that’s what we came up with (“Little Bit Internet, and the pros and cons of continuing to be commercially of Saturday”, the new single for the EP he’s releasing in the spring). viable in the 21st Century. One of my close friends is a DJ, and I go to the club once in a while PM: The cool side of it is you have such a reach now; I’m amazed and hang out with him while he DJs, and I just wrote the song around at the people that reach out to me through social media from all areas that story. Most people are saving up for their Saturday night, right? of the world. It’s an amazing thing: ‘Wow, somebody there is listening That was the concept, and we just wanted to do something that was to my stuff?’ upbeat and dancy. I get inundated [with emails] from countries like India; I was in Asia GC: Listening to the songs from your previous album, and having a couple of years ago and I was blown away! Some stats say China is interviewed Kira Isabella, Tevey and Tim Hicks in the past year, the fastest-growing country music listening nation in the world. They and despite your latest single, you’re the most ‘traditional’ country love country music! musician. I think it just strikes a chord with people, y’know? I remember this PM: (laughs) It’s ironic; it has always been my struggle. . . that quote from Iced Tea years ago, saying that country music and rap I’m openly gay in country music, and I’m making the most traditional were very similar: country was white and rap was black. It’s true! country music of anybody! Especially in the Canadian music industry! They both talk about real life issues. . . It is about real struggles. We I just grew up on it: my dad and my mom were both very hardcore just don’t have as much swearing. country fans, and I grew up listening to Merle Haggard, and Don Williams, people like that. (Patrick’s first album came out in 1998 – before he came out – and he was told that he was too country for country. That tune will start to change.) Whistler Pride presents Patrick Masse PM: I just needed something that was more mainstream. 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By Myles Helfand (“Defamation per se” is legal term that’s typically employed when A few weeks ago, it became official: HIV is loathsome. a person has been falsely accused of having a “loathsome” disease, It all had started so innocently: Back in 2013, the New York according to the New York Law Journal.) State Division of Human Rights posted a public awareness ad that In other words, this is where our society is at today, more than featured the image of a woman alongside the text “I AM POSITIVE(+)” 30 years into our tumultuous relationship with HIV in the U.S.: and “I HAVE RIGHTS.” The intent was to inform people with HIV People are still afraid to be associated with the virus for fear they’ll that the state’s laws protected them from discrimination. The folks be discriminated against – and that includes people who appear in who created the ad grabbed the model’s photo from Getty Images, a ads informing the public that people with HIV can’t be discriminated stock photo service. against. My head hurts. Only the model in that picture, Avril Nolan, didn’t have HIV – and This is the awful environment in which Charlie Sheen decided to she didn’t want anyone thinking she did. Heck, can you blame her? publicly disclose on Nov. 17 that he was one of well over a million I hear people get unlawfully discriminated against for having that people in the U.S., and one of roughly 35 million folks on the planet, virus! Someone should put out an ad reminding folks about that. who are living with a particular virus inside their bodies. Anyway, Nolan (and her lawyers) sued the state for defamation. In You’ve already heard more than enough about Charlie Sheen October, a New York State Court of Claims judge ruled that she (and lately; you probably don’t need me to retread that ground. (In case her lawyers) was right, and that her lawsuit could continue. you do, note that TheBody.com and all of the websites who team The judge was reasonable. The judge was rational. The judge was, up for this column have written some outstanding content covering let’s face it, realistic. various angles of the story online.) But the Nolan defamation case testifies to just how desperate Sheen’s situation must have become “It would be hoped that an indication that someone ... has been that he felt he needed get his status out in the open – out into a diagnosed as HIV positive would not be viewed as indicative of some public that, generally, still finds HIV-positive people worth contempt, failure of moral fiber, or of some communicable danger, however our ridicule, aversion and disgrace. society is not so advanced,” Judge Thomas H. Scuccimarra wrote in his decision. He added that the ad’s incorrect portrayal “that Ms. Every Dec. 1, humanity marks World AIDS Day. We see HIV covered Nolan is presently diagnosed as HIV positive, from the perspective extensively on the Web, in newspapers, on radio and on TV. We of the average person, clearly subjects her to public contempt, witness public awareness events, testing campaigns and speeches – ridicule, aversion or disgrace and constitutes defamation per se.” at least one of which will have taken place somewhere pretty close to you, given that HIV affects every type of person in every region of the country (and the planet). Experts rattle off all sorts of big, sobering, scary numbers, and they talk about prevention, treatment and the search for a cure. Politicians politicize, activists advocate, blowhards bloviate. The efforts around World AIDS Day often seem shallow or pointless to many of us, and I’m sure a lot of them are. It’s easy for a grass- roots movement to lose some of its sense of soul when its primary day of activism becomes a regularly scheduled event. But let’s not forget what the point of all this is. The point is that having HIV doesn’t make someone a bad person. Being a person living with HIV is not comparable to any other state of existence: You’re not a smoking gun, you’re not a car with no brakes, you’re not a ticking time bomb. You’re a person living with HIV, a treatable virus. Avril Nolan shouldn’t feel like she has to sue somebody to avoid being associated with it. Charlie Sheen shouldn’t feel like he has to go on national TV and tell the world he has it so that people will stop blackmailing him. Living with HIV isn’t loathsome; the way we treat people with HIV too often is. We need to do better – and we can, each of us, one person at a time. Hopefully Avril Nolan and Charlie Sheen will help. Hopefully, one day soon, HIV anti-discrimination ads will be unnecessary, defamation lawsuits won’t need to happen, and the decision to disclose one’s HIV status in public will be a matter of personal preference, not compulsion. Myles Helfand is the editorial director of TheBody.com and TheBodyPRO. com. Find him on Twitter @MylesatTheBody. This column is a project of Plus, Positively Aware, POZ, TheBody.com and Q Syndicate, the LGBT wire service. Visit their websites — http://hivplusmag.com, http:// positivelyaware.com, http://poz.com and http://thebody.com — for the latest updates on HIV/AIDS.

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16 GayCalgary Magazine #145, December 2015/January 2016 www.gaycalgary.com Interview The Authentic Life Sarah Paulson on defying labels, pressure to be an LGBT activist and missing Jessica Lange

By Chris Azzopardi What does Sarah Paulson remember about the first time she kissed a girl? “Nothing that I’m going to tell you!” she teases, laughing as if to say “nice try.” Not that the actress’ entire life is a secret. It hasn’t been. In 2005, when then-girlfriend Cherry Jones was named a winner at the Tony Awards, Paulson planted a sweet kiss on Jones’ lips. But the 40-year-old acting dynamo isn’t one to kiss and tell – a practice extending to many aspects of her public life, which she’s regulated for a reason: so as not to distract from the stories she’s a part of telling. Those stories are wide-ranging. In addition to her chameleonic roles in Ryan Murphy’s FX hit American Horror Story, where she’s currently playing a hip ’80s-inspired druggie named Sally, she stars as Cate Blanchett’s former flame, Abby, in writer-director Todd Haynes’ powerful lesbian love story Carol. In the film, Blanchett plays a married woman with a passionate desire for a department store clerk named Therese (Rooney Mara). But it’s the 1950s – homosexuality is taboo, and the closet doors are closed. Paulson’s story is a different one, however. And the doors? They’re mostly open. GC: How do you reflect on your accidental coming out? SP: I was very young, and I was in love. It was the reality of the person I was with. She just won a Tony Award – I’m not gonna pat her on the back, give her the big thumbs up and say, “Go up there and get your award, sweetie.” It was not a really conscious thought. I didn’t think of what the implications were gonna be. I just did what was true and honest to me in that moment. The truth of the matter is, it was early enough in my career that there have been no attachments made to me as a performer. I think the thing that makes it somewhat easier in terms of there not having been ramifications is that I’m a  photo by Weinstein character actress – nobody is assigning a particular kind of sexual anything to me, I don’t think. Maybe that’s totally not true (laughs). But it just seems if you’re sort of known for SP: The thing with Cherry was very accidental. And, again, being a sex kitten and that’s how you come on the scene, and I was very young. If it happened to me today, I don’t know then you end up being a total femme fatale actress, and then what I would do necessarily. I really don’t. I think what I’d all of a sudden you make a statement about your sexuality, like to think is that I would just be who I am and whomever I it becomes news. Whereas I’m a character actress; I can do was with, if I had won an award or they had won award or if a lot of things. I don’t think anybody’s made one particular it was some kind of public thing, I would not do what I would association with me that would then make them go, “Well, I do simply because I was afraid of being revealed. I don’t think can’t see her this way now.” that would be a choice I would make. But I think it was hard GC: You do seem to put your career before your personal a bit because when she and I broke up (in 2009) there were life. some public statements said by her in, I think, an accidental SP: I do think it’s more important, and I know that Matt way that ended up being hurtful to me, so I’ve been very kind Damon got a terrible amount of flak for the way he phrased of careful now about what I’m willing to talk about in terms those things (earlier this year, he said: “People shouldn’t of specifics. know anything about your sexuality because that’s one of the So, it’s not been strategic; it’s been life experience. I’ve mysteries that you should be able to play.”), but the sentiment learned lessons, and therefore I behave in different ways is still true: My personal life... I’m not gonna hide it from you, now, and they are not in ways I’m upset about or ways that but I also don’t want you to think about that before you think I think are not good. But like for Therese in Carol, you live about the character I’m playing. And so I want that to be of and you learn and you come into your own and you start paramount importance – it’s of paramount importance to me to be responsible for your own power and your own choices that you believe the story I’m trying to be a part of telling you, and what you’re willing to reveal. At the end of the day, I put and if my personal life is going to get in the way of that, I don’t enough of my interior life on camera when I’m acting by giving like that at all. as much of myself as I possibly can – I don’t have to give GC: Have you been strategic, then, in what you reveal to everything to everyone. the public?

www.gaycalgary.com GayCalgary Magazine #145, December 2015/January 2016 17 GC: Did working on a movie about repressed sexuality have and I just think it’s terribly unfair. I don’t know what her you reflecting on your own sexuality? reaction was, but I hope it was, “Bugger off!” SP: What it really made me think about is the power of love Why is anyone making assumptions about anything about and how, at the end of the day, love is love, period. The end. anybody’s life? It’s a funny thing when actors complain, like, It sounds cliché, but I think most clichés are clichés because “I didn’t ask for this; I just wanted to act.” Well, in a perfect they’re very, very true. And it’s very interesting, because I’ve world we’d all just be able to act and none of this would be been with men and women, and (the movie) puts a very fine part of it, but it is a part of it – this is part of it – and on some point on that truth, which is that it’s very personal and that level, it comes with the territory. But on another level, you can love is love, and sometimes you love a person you weren’t be responsible and you can control what you will talk about expecting to love – and how glorious is that? and what you won’t talk about. Either you live your life in a very private way or you don’t, and I never have done that – GC: How would you describe Abby’s relationship with Carol? ever – and I won’t do it going forward. I also won’t serve it up SP: Carol and Abby were former lovers, for sure. But it was on a platter for someone to feast on, because it’s mine. brief and it was much more meaningful to Abby than it was American Horror Story: Hotel to Carol. In the scene with Cate at the bar, when we’re having GC: Let’s talk about , in which our martinis and I say, “I hope you know what you’re doing,” you’re currently starring. And you’ve been on the show since about Therese, I basically say, we can just go back and have the beginning, in 2011. Are you seeing it through to the end? that furniture store in New Jersey and Carol basically says no. SP: If they’ll have me. They’re gonna have to drag me out That is my 1952 way of saying, “Let’s try this again.” It’s code of here kicking and screaming. It’s gonna be American Horror for, “Let’s make out.” Carol doesn’t want that with Abby. For Story Season 720 and I’ll be an 80-year-old woman going, me, what I was interested in portraying and making sure was “This is the greatest job in the world.” I will be around as long there was that sort of sadness that Abby has – that light and as they’ll have me – absolutely. love for Carol that’s not reciprocated – but still, that she would GC: Both AHS and Carol are associated with sexuality in rather be in Carol’s orbit in any way that she can be, so she some way or another. As an actress, are you drawn to roles will be a friend to her no matter what. related to sexuality? GC: You’ve been so matter of fact about your sexuality since SP: As human beings we are very fascinated by sexuality unintentionally coming out in 2005. How have you escaped and what it means and who we’re attracted and why, because becoming a pillar for the LGBT community? I think there’s a really big mystery about it. There’s something SP: Because I refuse to give any kind of label just to satisfy so unknowable about it, which is part of what makes it so what people need. I understand that everybody wants to have exciting. And I do think this about my career all the time: a person to look toward that is actively making change around People think I pick such great jobs – that I picked 12 Years this issue, and I understand for young people coming out they a Slave, I picked Carol, I picked Game Change. I auditioned want to attach that hope to a particular person, but I think for them and I got the jobs. And so I’ve been lucky – I actually that honesty is the most important piece of this for me. give the credit to Steve McQueen and Todd Haynes and Ryan Murphy and people who saw something in me that they went, All I can say is, I’ve done both, and I don’t let either “You’re the girl. I want you.” And so, it’s less about choices experience define me. I don’t let having been with a man make I’ve made and things I’ve been drawn to – it’s what has been me think I am heterosexual, or make me want to call myself drawn to me. that, because I know I have been attracted to women – and have lived with women. So, for me, I’m not looking to define GC: I can’t believe you still have to audition. myself, and I’m sorry if that is something that is seen as a SP: With some things I don’t! There are a lot of things on rejection of or an unwillingness to embrace (my sexuality) in a TV I don’t. And there are some movies I don’t have to. But for public way, but it’s simply not. It’s simply what’s true for me, Carol it was a sought after role and many people wanted it and and that’s all I can speak to. I had to fight like a dog to get it. I can’t speak to how anybody’s experience about this works GC: How does it feel without Jessica Lange around for the for them or how they got there or where their comfort zone lies. first time this season? I would never want that for anyone, and I would never want SP: She and I have been friends for a long time. We did anyone to ask that of me. And simply because I’m somewhat of Glass Menagerie on Broadway together in 2005, and the whole a public person doesn’t mean that I then have a responsibility reason I’m on the show, really, is because of Jessica. I had to give you what you want simply because you think I should. been at a dinner for Project Angel Food where Jessica was GC: Do you think there is pressure on LGBT celebrities to presenting an award to someone and (show creator) Ryan be activists? (Murphy) was there, and I was gonna do a play in New York SP: I do, and I think sometimes within the community itself that fell through and so I ended up staying in town. Jessica people are like, “You have a responsibility to it – young people leaned over to Ryan and said, “Can’t you find something for need the voices, we need the voices, we need people to see it.” Sarah to do on the show?” And Ryan, whom I worked for And I get it. But my reality is different than your reality. I have before, went, “Ah, yeah! Actually, I think there’s something had different experiences. I can meet a man tomorrow and fall coming up,” and it was Billy Dean, the psychic. So, I did it, in love with him and marry him and I wouldn’t discount any of and that’s how it all started. So I have Jessica to thank for a the experiences that I’ve had with women, or vice versa. I just lot of things, including my run on American Horror Story. don’t think anyone is in a position to dictate what that is for We always shared a trailer. Basically, we have these banger me. I understand why the call is what the call is, and that’s trailers, and every cast member has someone on the other side also why I don’t hide it. I don’t pretend it’s not true. It’s just, of the wall. And, for me, it was Jessica for three years straight. I have to be honest about what’s true for me, that things kind Now I have one with Kathy and that’s wonderful because I love of coexist. me some Kathy Bates, but my personal history with Jessica GC: How do you feel about the way Cate Blanchett reacted is long, and so I miss having her around because she was my to the idea that because she’s playing a woman attracted to friend – she is my friend. That part isn’t so fun, but I think other women she must have had relationships with women? Lady Gaga is bringing a really wonderful kind of new energy to it – just different energy. It’s not better energy. It’s a different SP: I think it’s very interesting – all of it, really. 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18 GayCalgary Magazine #145, December 2015/January 2016 www.gaycalgary.com www.gaycalgary.com GayCalgary Magazine #145, December 2015/January 2016 19 Bianca Del Rio A Holiday Treat

By Keith Johnson retorts, as I ask the This time of year can be difficult for many; the now seemingly lame holidays remind us of years gone, friends and question Are you family we may be separated from, and loved ones happy – truly happy? now departed. Luckily – and happily – the cure is “I am just glad this only a phone call away. A little Bianca is all one all did not happen to needs to turn around one’s holiday blues. What be at the age of 20 or 21, because I doubt a treat for the senses: her voice exuberant, her I would have been smile endearing, and her laugh infectious. The able to handle it Season 6 winner of Rupaul’s Drag Race could to the extent I now not have been more gracious in a recent can.” Haylock has telephone exchange from her Los Angeles primarily worked home. Born and raised in New Orleans, as a costume and quickly becoming the darling of the designer and won New York Drag scene, Bianca Del Rio numerous awards has earned her place among the greats for his stunning designs. “I still like Divine, Lady Bunny and Miss Ru carry my own herself. It is impossible not to become suitcases enamoured in her approach to life; a and drive simple no-nonsense attitude that – at my own the core – is age old: don’t sweat the car,” he small stuff. wanted me Actor, comedienne and the reigning to know, queen of quick wit and sharp tongue, touting Bianco Del Rio (born Roy Haylock) his mantra is of Cuban and Honduran descent, “never let a and boasts supportive parents and bitch see you four siblings. An admitted entry on sweat.” my own bucket list, she jokingly Drama and promises to make time for me during pettiness have her next trek to the Stampede no place in a City. Her life is now a choc-a-bloc successful drag of 15 to 20 time intervals, during career. Find inner which she is persuaded to partake peace and remember in interviews, press junkets, or that laughter changes whatever other type of promotion everything. Sage advice for that furthers her now hectic someone who refuses to get and somewhat overwhelming wrapped up in the insanity of schedule. But she loves every the world we live in. “We are second of it. “What’s not often our own worst enemies, to love,” he laughs, as he never cutting ourselves some packs his Louis Vuitton slack from the pressures and bags (I envision) preparing requirements of an unrealistic to depart for Manchester, set of expectations.” Del Rio has UK, where he will perform undoubtedly found the recipe his Rolodex of Hate show, for success that works for her. spreading his unique “We cannot control others, but brand of entertainment. we certainly control ourselves,” “Anywhere in the world I he says. look beautiful and talented It is not surprising that – after three drinks” – Ms. Del after being hand-picked by Rio admits. A wild ride, indeed Rupaul herself – Del Rio quickly it has been, for the 37-year-old became the front-runner among beauty. the contestants, and certainly a Adore Delano (Danny Noriega) fan favourite. Never having to lip along with Australian-born sync for her life, and never placing Courtney Act (Shane Jenek) round in the low or bottom of a challenge, out the top three contestants of this Del Rio has made Drag Race now-popular superstar competition. history. Knowing that both the good Bianca attributes her success, at least and the bad have shaped her career in part, to the love and support of her and personality, Del Rio believes you friends with whom she often tours. “Wouldn’t I sound like a douchebag if I had anything to complain about?”, she  photo by Magnus Hastings 20 GayCalgary Magazine #145, December 2015/January 2016 www.gaycalgary.com have to have both and, most importantly, learn from each as homage to her approach to the world and causes her to giggle part of the growth process. with confidence. Make no mistake, she is prepared to walk When asked what her approach to life was, Del Rio quickly every step of her talk, her authenticity ever-apparent. She and assuredly responded with: ‘Don’t dwell on the little stuff’. regrets that she cannot stay longer, as she tours the planet, “I am aware that I am not everyone’s ‘cup of tea’ and that’s to just meet people – a clear sign of her ground-edness. I ask okay.” Del Rio believes that she is working at her best during about her upcoming appearances in Manchester, Belfast, this period of his life and, from the enthusiasm in her voice, London, New York and Aspen (having to gasp for air as the it’s clear she does not mind. “I may not know what I want, but list seems exhausting) and she glosses over the itinerary as I know what I don’t want,” she tells me, as the clamouring though she could do it in her sleep (and more)! She reminds noises in the background disturb our conversation. I ask if me that she has little to complain about. her assistant is there and she quips that he is not. Del Rio Famous for her ‘readings’ of others, I ended our conversation appears to be talking to herself, or running timelines through with some personal anecdotes that included my historical – her head aloud. often negative – experiences with the drag community. Fearing Her inner circle is tight and trustworthy. Del Rio was she might ‘read’ me, I quickly changed topic. “Readings are quick to point out that her executive assistant, Jamie Autin, just observations about an individual. It’s what everyone else was an integral part of what made her personal life and her is thinking about that person that Del Rio verbalizes,” she public life work. Both he and Jacob Slane, with Producer states. I escape her observations for the time being. Entertainment Group (who manage Del Rio’s career and So, this holiday season, treat yourself to a little Bianca. It is brand along with organizing global touring activities), form a slice of heaven. part of the village that surrounds her regularly. She clearly owns her life and involves herself in every aspect of her brand management. There are movies, stage productions, personal appearances and co-hosting gigs that require orchestration and fine-tuning. She hardly bats a proverbial eyelash as she Whistler Pride presents OH SNOW SHE DIDN’T! lists her upcoming projects, which include both Lady Bunny Wedbnesday, January 27th, 2016 and Sherry Vine. Her upcoming repertoire includes a starring role in the movie Hurricane Bianca (a film by Matt Kugelman), Whistler Conference Centre, Whistler BC which chronicles the antics of a New York school teacher who takes up residence in a Texas town and finds himself fired http://gaywhistler.com for being a homosexual. We can only imagine what ensues when Del Rio finds herself on the wrong side of the tracks and http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4953 decides to gain revenge! 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Alan Cumming’s Florent changes its reservation In the late 1980s in New York City’s meatpacking district, idiosyncratic French restaurateur Florent Morellet opened a French diner that faithfully served customers for 23 years (until the new New York, the one destroying itself with greed, rent-hiked him out of business). And now his story is coming to cable, thanks to Alan Cumming. Florent, an oddball comedy starring Cumming in the title role, was set up last year at Sundance Channel but has made the switch to Showtime. Written by Patricia Resnick (Mad Men) and directed by Rosemary Rodriguez (The Good Wife, Cummings’ other job), the 30-minute show promises to be a sort of weird foodie’s guide to life. And honestly, does the world need another show about cops, lawyers or doctors, when what it really wants is one where coq au vin is the guest star? Search your hearts and growling stomachs – you know the answer.

Jessica Jones, who may be making out with women some- times Daredevil was a huge success for Marvel on Netflix, which means more and more Marvel on Netflix, you lucky nerds. Next up? Jessica Jones, the former superheroine/private eye, who joins The New Avengers alongside husband Luke Cage. Recently, at New York Comic-Con, the pilot episode was screened and its plotline suggested that Jones (played by the very cool Krysten Ritter) may have once been involved with a woman. Does that matter? Damn right it matters. And to make it even more enticing, co-star Carrie-Anne Moss will play a woman-loving lawyer who hires Jones for a job. With so little LGBT presence making it to the TV and film versions of Marvel stories up to this point (it’s been happening in the comic books for a while already), the importance of this development cannot be overstated. Queer viewers, fire up those DVRs.

Absolutely Fabulous movie finally begins shooting Doesn’t it feel like we’ve been talking about the Absolutely Fabulous movie for 20 years? They got around to making another Star Wars movie with Harrison Ford before anyone could confirm that AbFab The Film was even going to be a real thing. So today is a special day; today is the day you learn that  Alan Cumming, photo by Debby Wong principal photography on Fox Searchlight Pictures’ and BBC Films’ Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie has begun in the U.K. and the south of France. The shoot will last seven weeks. Stars Deep Inside Hollywood Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley will be joined by original cast members Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks and June Whitfield. Ellen Page, Alan Cumming, ‘Jessica Jones,’ Patsy and Edina will dress up, drink up and fall down. All will be right with the world. Speaking officially on the matter, Saunders ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ says, “I am thrilled and excited to finally start filming. We are all taking our medication and hoping for the best.” Begin planning By Romeo San Vicente your outfit for its 2016 release. Romeo San Vicente is currently carrying a Rick Owens live-human-being- Ellen Page: Flatlining backpack all around Los Angeles. Ellen Page, so good in Freeheld (in theaters as we speak), might very well be stepping into Julia Roberts’ shoes. Or maybe even Kiefer Sutherland’s shoes. Because someone is remaking Flatliners and Ms. Page is in talks to star. OK, you did not just say, “What’s Flatliners?” Come on, ’90s people, you remember http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4905 Flatliners. It was that sci-fi movie starring Roberts and Sutherland and it was about sexy young scientists researching the afterlife View Bonus Pics/Videos • Share with a Friend • Post Comments by making people almost die and studying what happens when the nearly-dead go toward the light. Remember how stupid it was but you liked it anyway? Sure you do. OK, maybe you just remember that it existed at all, which is enough. And it gives the renovation team a fair amount of artistic license, a chance to freshen it up without worrying about radically changing the original. Because no one cares. In fact, our level of caring is utterly dependent upon the real-life sign-on of Ellen Page. Then we’ll care a lot, jut not about the plot.

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By Steve Polyak The award winning resort of Whistler, B.C., will be celebrating their 24th Gay Pride Festival January 23rd to 31st, 2016. GayCalgary Magazine is a proud sponsor of Whistler Pride, now for five years. We had only been able to attend the last two years, but last year, we were able to take a look at Whistler on a larger scale with the help of Tourism Whistler and Whistler Pride. During the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games, Whistler was the host to a number of competitions, further boosting the awareness of the resort. Every year the resort wins a large number of awards as a ski and snowboard mecca; you can see easily see why when you arrive. Neither Rob nor I ski, and we are used to the National Park structure of Banff and Jasper, where the town is a short distance away from the slopes. So unless you are going to ski or snowboard, you don’t see the area where people ski. In Whistler, the town is right at the bottom of the ski slopes. During the ski season, in daylight, you will see most people walking in their ski or snowboard boots instead of standard footwear. It is generally a quick five to ten minute walk from hotel door to the ski lifts or gondolas, on which you pass by all of the stores, restaurants and other hotels. Most of the area is designed for walking so, if you bring or rent a car, expect to park it and only use it to get to other areas away from the village, to take the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Squamish, or to travel on to Vancouver, which is a 90 minute drive away.

Skiing and Snowboarding Most of the people attending Whistler Pride will also come to ski or snowboard during the day time. Rob and I are amazed by how many people are up at dawn to head out to the slopes, finish at 4pm – when slopes close for safety reasons – then head over to Whistler Pride’s Apres Ski (which usually goes on between 3pm and 6pm), have dinner, then come back out for dancing until 1am or much later. And repeat the next morning. There are only a small number of Prides in Canada where – in addition to drinking and partying – they can work up a sweat doing outdoor activities. I had a couple bad experiences when I was younger trying to ski, so I have never been interested in trying it again. But I enjoy seeing people skiing or snowboarding, plus the amazing scenery and being outdoors. Rob, though, had gotten an itch to try snowboarding a couple years ago when we were out at Whistler Pride 2014. He had his first lessons at Jasper Pride 2014, and

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Tourism Whistler was able to Whistler Cascade Lodge arrange lessons and slope time http://gaycalgary.com/a4955 for him this year. The amount of places selling and renting Whistler Pride had arranged our stay at equipment make it great for the Whistler Cascade Lodge. The lodge people who want to check out offers a number of different rooms; we different gear. Rob was very stayed in a Studio Unit, which had a happy with his lessons, in a queen size bed and kitchenette, which small group, on an area of the included a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and other kitchen slope designated for beginners. supplies. The room is very comfortable For those who live to ski, and quite. We rarely heard anyone in the the amount of runs – from hallways. novice to extreme – should keep you going for a long Amenities include an outdoor pool, two time. You have the choice of outdoor hot tubs, and a sauna for those who want to relax after a busy day. It is either Blackcomb Mountain a pretty large hotel with six floors and (elevation of 2,440m/8,000ft) 112 rooms, located about a 10 minute or Whistler Mountain walk from the ski hill or a three minute (elevation of 2,182m/7,160ft). walk to the Whistler Pride Dance venue, Whistler Village (elevation of the Whistler Conference Centre. Rob and 675m/2,215ft) sits right at the I found the staff to be very friendly and corner of the two mountains, extremely helpful. There is parking under so it is easy to change which the building, at an additional cost, where the car we rented sat for most of the time mountain you want to be on we were in Whistler. The only time it when you are at the base, or moved was to get to the pool party venue. you can cross using the Peak 2 Peak Gondola. With the two We recommend booking your hotel rooms mountains, you get 8,176 for Whistler Pride several months in acres/3308 hectares of skiing advance. Rooms closer to the Whistler and snowboarding space. They Pride are at least $200 Cdn per night and also receive over 10m/33ft of up. If you book earlier, you can get close to $150 per night. I recommend you go snow fall every year. Whistler as a group. You will notice that the larger Mountain is also where most rooms that hold four people are usually tourists will go up to mid point booked first. Also the longer you stay, the to check out the Roundhouse larger the discount per night. The hotel Lodge. The view is amazing. does have complimentary ski, snowboard From talking to people and bike storage and offers discounts for lift passes, so check with their website for who attend Whistler Pride, all current rates. There is no restaurant on agree that it is a world class site, so you can’t order munchies after location to ski. There are so partying or get breakfast in the lodge. many different routes on the Also house keeping is only provided once mountains that it is hard to get a week to reduce the amount of washing tired of them. and help the environment.

Tube Park The other thing we tried was Whistler Cascade Lodge 4315 Northlands Blvd, Whistler, BC the Tube Park on Blackcomb http://www.whistler-cascadelodge.com Mountain. You take the Excalibur Gondola up to mid point, and then walk up the mountain a short distance. People only leave tubes behind  photos courtesy Whistler Cascade Lodge once they are leaving the park, Continued on Next Page  www.gaycalgary.com GayCalgary Magazine #145, December 2015/January 2016 25  Whistler Village at the base of Whistler Mountain, photos by GayCalgary so you could wait a bit in line before getting one. A special Super Fly Ziplines conveyor lift takes you to the http://gaycalgary.com/a4956 top of the park. There are a number of paths down, each Rob and I were psyched to do zip lining on being over 1000 feet long, but our last trip out to Whistler through Super because the Tube Park is so Fly Ziplines. I had visions of flying through popular, you could wait a bit the amazing scenery of Whistler way up high to go back down. You have the like a super hero. Sadly, as we were checking choice of either going straight in, I found out that I was just a little bit over down, or the attendant will the weight limit. So for those bears and big help spin your inner tube right guys, the weight limit with all your winter gear at the start. I decided, since on is 250lbs. I was pretty disappointed, but it was my first time down, I the company also offers snowmobile rides so I wanted to see the direction decided to take one while Rob did the zipline. I was going to get a feel for what it is like. It was pretty We checked in at the office at Whistler Village fast and very cool. I felt like a and took a shuttle to the base location of the kid again. We would have gone Super Fly Ziplines where they provide you down more but it was so close with the equipment, goggles, helmet and to the mountain closing for the safety training. Then we got into this large day that we had a feeling there custom 4x4 that climbs up the steep Rainbow would not be enough time. Mountain. I have never seen anything like You don’t need any special this before: part bus, part tank, and part equipment or training to use snowmobile. Tube Park, which makes it great for families. I stood on the sidelines of the zip launch pad doing photos and videos. The lines are pretty Site Seeing long: the longest is 1.3km long, which is the longest in Canada! When you are on the Since we had slope passes, zipline, you can reach speeds up to 100km/ we decided to take the hour. So the reason why there is a weight Whistler Village Gondola on restriction is, if you reach some of those high Whistler Mountain to the speeds, stopping at the end could become a Roundhouse Lodge. This is problem, especially for your internal organs. the main lookout for tourists Including transportation, the tour takes about where one can photograph an three hours. Just remember to dress warmly, Inuksuk with the background since you can get cold really quickly with the of Whistler Mountain. The air moving past you that fast. view is simply amazing. We also took the Peak 2 Once everyone was on their way down the Peak Gondola, which connects zipline, I got onto the back of a snowmobile for both mountains at their the first time. I totally enjoyed myself, but aim 2/3rd points. This gondola to zipline one day. boasts that it is the longest unsupported lift span in the world, at 3.024km long, Super Fly Ziplines and also the highest lift of 211 - 4293 Mountain Square, Whistler, BC its kind with an elevation of http://www.superflyziplines.com 436 metres. Plan for at least two hours. Each way the ride is 20 to 25 minutes, plus

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26 GayCalgary Magazine #145, December 2015/January 2016 www.gaycalgary.com Whistler Pride 2016 http://gaycalgary.com/a4957 Whistler Pride will be celebrating their 24th go in 2016 – the longest running festival in Whistler! Out of the 3,000 people attending, 75 per cent return every year, hailing from 26 countries. Since there are no gay bars in Whistler, Whistler Pride plans events in gay friendly establishments. Each night offers multiple events, so if you are not interested in one, another might be better. There are about 65 events taking place across the eight days, some specific for lesbians, bears, otters, circuit boys or cowboys. Unlike a lot of the other Prides I get a chance to attend, Whistler Pride is attended by 85 per cent males. Usually they are split pretty even or, at smaller Prides that are just starting to grow, like Red Deer and Banff, there are a lot more women than men.

Rob and I can only attend three nights so we miss a number of the events that happen days before we arrive. This upcoming Pride, on Monday night, is a Long John Party! Expect to see guys in flannel underwear, or something else.

On Tuesday night, openly gay country singer Patrick Masse is performing at the Cowboy Party. Watch for the upcoming interview we are doing with him. Headline act is happening Wednesday night, and it is the most expensive night of the week. It is not every Pride you can see Bianca Del Rio, Jackie Beat, Sherry Vine and Varla Jean Merman in Oh Snow She Didn’t so, regardless of the price, it will be worth it. These talented queens will put on an amazing two hour show. In 2015, Whistler Pride had Margarete Cho; we heard she had the crowd laughing so hard that they just about ended up on the floor.

Thursday night is the legendary Splash Pool Party with DJ Del Stamp. Whistler Pride takes over the public pool at Meadow Park Sports Centre. I wish other Prides we sponsor could do this event as well. In the past they had DJ Nick Bertossi and DJ Pornstar DJing the event. The event is pretty much 99 per cent men, and such a large amount of guys attend that the women’s locker room is taken over. The pool is indoors, with a large hot tub and sauna, and bartenders serving drinks. On the ski slopes, most of these guys are all covered up in winter gear, so the pool party gives them the chance to show off.

Another favourite for guys is Friday night’s event “Furrocious”. Guys dress up in their favourite uniforms: sports, farmer, leather, police, army and more. On the same night, for Continued on Next Page   Whistler Pride 2015, photos by GayCalgary exploration time. During the summer time, there are hiking Shops, Restaurants, Services and More trails to traverse too. The village hosts a large amount of local and mainstream shops The Peak 2 Peak Gondola ride has some gondolas with a and restaurants. There are – from what we could tell – two liquor glass bottom. Rob and I tried it for the first trip. It is pretty cool stores, each with a pretty impressive selection. The Marketplace being able to look down and see the trees pass under it, though IGA has pretty much has anything you would need for groceries not easy to take photos through the sludge and scratches on and supplies and, for late night stuff, there is even a Mac’s, as the plexi-glass, but there was enough to photograph around well as several locally owned and operated smaller grocery stores. the gondola, plus at each destination point. Both points offer In terms of retail, everything from Lululemon Athletica, North restaurants and bathrooms. Face, Helly Hansen, Eddie Bauer, Root’s, Gap, and Foot Locker, In the village, there are also a number of things to see and to some really amazing local shops, line the streets. During Pride, do. The entrance homes another Inuksuk, which can be a large number of these shops decorate their windows with Pride photographed during the day, but also at night when it is lit Rainbows and statements of support. It was a nice feel that up. The 2010 Olympics rings are also on display. The buildings everyone was so supportive of the pride festivities. themselves are pretty cool to look at, and as you walk through Rob and I only wished we had more time to try some of the the streets, you see all sorts of statues and artwork. You will also restaurants out. Most of them are pretty packed during lunch and see Pride Flags during Pride on the street lights too! dinner, so we were constantly resorting to the IGA, Mac’s or KFC for quick bites to eat. We did, in 2014, have some food at Garibaldi Lift

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Co. Bar & Grill. The restaurant  Whistler Pride - From Page 27 is located on top of the base ski lifts of Whistler Mountain. women, there is “Purrlesque”, with local DJ The place was extremely busy Foxy Moron and special performances by and the food was really good. burlesque performer April O’Peel. Plus, at Due to how busy they were, it another bar, there is the White Out Party was close to impossible to do with DJs Mr. Cox and Sollors. Dress up a proper food review, but we in all white for this full circuit party event are hoping to get a chance to with new lights and sound, and sexy go-go go back. There are over 100 dancers. places to go for food and drink in Whistler. So regardless of The Whistler Pride Parade is not like what what your budget is, time of you usually see. Skiers come down Whistler day, local or mainstream, you Mountain from about mid point with a really can find something that you long pride flag and other skiers holding will enjoy. A good number regular flags. It happens pretty quickly so, of the restaurants feature if you want to watch, be ready. Once they organic and locally sourced are at the base, they will pose for photos ingredients. then walk through the street holding the flag to the Olympic rings. You don’t see things Other Activities like floats or non-profit groups walking with There are a number of banners and such; just something that different snowshoeing tours brings everyone together from the whole one can take, and it is great LGBTQ community to celebrate. way to experience the First Nations’ culture. You can also Saturday night starts with Snow Belles, try bungee jumping from a which is the Pre-Snowball Party with DJ Kit 160ft bridge spanning 300ft Kat. People will slowly make their way over over the Cheakamus river. For to Snowball with headliner DJ Yinon Yahel those who want to relaxi, the from Israel, opening DJ Bret Law (Seattle), Scandinave Spa is something and a performance by Flava. Flava is a bold, to be experienced. The spa uses awe-inspiring and mind-boggling original, an age-old Finnish tradition of and brings a completely unique style of soaking in soothing outdoor live performance to the party world. This baths. They also offer deep is the biggest dance for Whistler Pride with tissue and Swedish massage. amazing lights, a huge room, packed dance floor, more shirtless hot guys and more! In summer there are tons Snowball lasts until 4am, so if you enjoy of trails to hike around the partying at the dance that late or continue mountains and base. Zip lines the party in your hotel room, make sure you and bungee jumping stay open have arranged either late checkout or and as well, and golfing, horseback additional night’s stay. riding, tree adventures, white water rafting experiences come available. With the snow melted, you can also enjoy the Whistler Pride lakes, beaches and parks in January 23rd to 31st, 20016 the area too. These are things http://www.gaywhistler.com we hope to experience at some point in the future.

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www.gaycalgary.com GayCalgary Magazine #145, December 2015/January 2016 29 All Grown Up Joe Jonas on gay clubbin’ with Nick, ‘flattering’ advances and how a Jonas Brothers reunion could ‘easily happen’

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By Chris Azzopardi JJ: I went to a gay club with Nick a few months ago – it was really fun! Nick Jonas isn’t the only one going to gay clubs like a good ally And actually, I was really impressed by the DJ – he played everything – his older brother, Joe, enjoys a night out with the gays too. and was all over the map. His musicality was really great, and we just And the best part? Sometimes they even go together. had a great time. As if that wasn’t enough, Joe is taking his new sound to the clubs GC: Was this your first time at a gay club? with a disc drenched in the disco-funk sounds of the ’70s. His latest JJ: Well… I’ve accidentally gone to gay clubs before! (Laughs) I think post-Jonas Brothers endeavor, SWAAY, features South Korean guitarist that’s happened to a few people. But, you know, it was cool. We went JinJoo, bassist / keyboardist Cole Whittle and drummer Jack Lawless. out with some of our friends who are gay. I just think we live in a world Collectively, they’re known as DNCE. where obviously it’s not a big deal – it’s fine – and you can have fun We caught up with the band’s frontman, Joe Jonas, to discuss his wherever you go and make the best of it. mission to “encourage people to be themselves,” recent talks with GC: How do you accidentally end up in a gay club? Nick regarding a Jonas Brothers reunion and how he’s “accidentally” JJ: (Laughs) Umm… being in Europe and not being able to read any wandered into gay clubs. of the signs and just stumbling into what you think is a regular club. GC: Why disco? You’re like, “Oh, OK. Here we go.” JJ: It’s something I grew up listening to quite a bit; it was always GC: At what point did you realize the club was gay? played in the house. My dad grew up in the ’70s and always really loved JJ: Getting hit on by more men than you would usually get hit on by. everything funk and disco, and it was the one style of music that all of GC: What is that experience like for you? us in DNCE loved. It helped us embody what this has become – this kind of disco-rock-pop stuff that we were able to brew up. JJ: It’s flattering. I don’t mind... if someone is nice. And it’s been cool to see at these concerts too. A lot of guys come out to the shows – some Considering the genre’s ties to your childhood, do you get GC: gay guys as well – and I love that. They rock out; they have fun. And I feel nostalgic performing this music? like the music is helping people express themselves in a way. I’m seeing JJ: Sometimes, yeah. I feel like when I perform these songs it’s a new people with glitter on their face, with the brightest colors. I love that we experience every time, because you’re playing the same songs but seeing can encourage people to be themselves. the reactions of different audiences. So sometimes it brings me back, but GC: How does your experience with DNCE compare to Jonas for right now it’s kind of a whole new experience all over again. Brothers? GC: Disco is obviously steeped in gay culture. Have you ever gotten JJ: The fan base is older now, and there are college kids and some down to some disco at a gay club? adults, and it’s cool to see that. I was in Toronto recently and I had a DJ gig after the show, and I would say 80 to 90 percent of the audience

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came to the DJ gig. It’s cool to see that they’re all down to hang – and there are times you’re told you know nothing, so I think you just have that they’re obviously old enough. to learn and take time to understand who you are as a person and who GC: In 2014, Nick said he didn’t feel Jonas Brothers did enough for you are as an artist. Soon enough, you’ll start to realize it’s OK to be you their gay fans. What’s your take on that? and to really be whoever you want to be. You’ll see that people prefer that more than a cardboard cutout. JJ: Maybe it was just our age, but I would agree with Nick. We maybe didn’t reach out as much as we probably could have. I hope now we can GC: From your recent breakup with Gigi Hadid to your new blue encourage other straight guys to have a voice as well. I care too much hair – how do you handle the constant interest regarding every facet of about my friends who are gay and fans who are gay to be quiet about it. your life? And now, having friends who are gay and touring in these different JJ: It’s pretty funny. I think I’ve learned to laugh it off when sometimes markets and seeing that DNCE has gay fans coming out to the shows, they like to create their own stories – even out of your hair. (Laughs) it’s awesome. I just hope that with my new music – and like Nick – I’ll be GC: Ha, is the blue hair not a story? able to reach out in my own way and really get people to feel comfortable. JJ: (Laughs) I don’t think so! I just did it because I wanted to do it – That’s what we’re trying to do, especially with DNCE. It’s like its own there really wasn’t a deeper meaning to any of it, which is why I think it’s party, and we invite everybody. really funny. They make it something. I could be frustrated or I could be GC: How aware were you of a gay following while in Jonas Brothers? mad about that, but I just laugh it off. I’ve learned to handle it better over JJ: We would see gay fans here and there come to shows, and we were time. And it’s never always been that easy; there are moments that have always very happy to say hi, and (be) loving. It always made us happy. been difficult for me. I’ve read stuff or something I would say was taken And like, you’d see a sign or two (laughs) that would say something kind out of context and that’s tough, obviously, but as you get older you get of funny. I can’t remember what they said off the top of my head – a lot of better at it and you go, “I know the truth.” them were always making me laugh, and they were flattering too. GC: So having blue hair isn’t the empowering post-breakup moment GC: You recently tweeted a photo of you in a feather boa while in that the media is making it out to be? Texas. What’s the story behind that? JJ: I like having blue hair. I don’t think I feel any different; it was just JJ: (Laughs) Oh, wow, I don’t even remember. But I’m definitely the a spur-of-the-moment decision anyway. But I’m not gonna react or go risk-taker out of the brothers and have been for many years, and so I after the press about it because I just find it funny. don’t remember all the crazy and wacky things that I’ve done. I definitely GC: Will you and Nick – and even your other brother, Kevin – ever do really don’t let anything hold me back these days. anything musically together again? GC: Is that because there’s less to hold you back? JJ: I would say so. Nick and I have a few ideas to work with other JJ: Definitely, yeah. I feel like it’s nice to be able to have a voice in the artists who we really like. There are a couple of artists out there that music industry but also be able to express that voice and not really feel we think are really incredible that we’d like to work together with. And shy about that or feel like you’re not supposed to say this or say that. then, there’s always down the road. We don’t really ever wanna say never Obviously being in the situation that my brothers and I were in for so to anything just because there could be something that comes along many years – we didn’t have anyone in particular saying, “Don’t do this, our way that we might say, “You know, let’s try working on this song don’t do that,” but you just have that in the back of your head because together.” It’s tough to say that we’ll never do it because who knows. you’re a bit worried or nervous that you might say or do something that GC: What would reunite you? could set off fireworks. JJ: Time itself. Seeing where things will lead us. It’s easy to say we’re GC: You hear so many stories about child stars, and we see so many done and that we’re never doing it again, but then we both look at each of them not make it. How did you survive those childhood years, and other and go, “We obviously get along.” And who knows – years from now what advice would you give someone as young as you were? we could be like, “All right, let’s make a record.” It could easily happen. JJ: Man, it’s definitely difficult. The first thing is remembering that you’re not crazy for thinking or doing the things you wanna do. It’s really important to be your own artist and be creative, and if you wanna be a certain way or if there’s a style of music you wanna go with, take that http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4937 journey. It’s difficult because you think you know everything, and then View Bonus Pics/Videos • Share with a Friend • Post Comments

www.gaycalgary.com GayCalgary Magazine #145, December 2015/January 2016 31 32 GayCalgary Magazine #145, December 2015/January 2016 www.gaycalgary.com This Light of Ours Actress Judith Light talks longtime LGBT advocacy, Transparent and how she ‘wanted to be like the gay community’

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By Chris Azzopardi about humanity and people – and people living their truth and Judith Light didn’t know courage until she met the gay being honest and authentic and courageous. community. GC: What does it mean to you to know you’re changing As one of a few prominent celebrities in the ’80s to pledge people’s hearts and minds with that message? her unwavering support to “the leaders,” as she calls them, JL: It’s huge. All of us feel a tremendous responsibility to the Who’s The Boss? actress was instrumental in changing the get it right. Jeffrey always says, “Lives are at stake,” and so we lives of LGBT people at the height of the AIDS epidemic three all do try to make that the top note. That’s really important to decades ago. But, she says, it was her own life that needed all of us. How it makes me feel as a longtime LGBTQ advocate changing. – it thrills me. I feel as though my life and my service and In a candid conversation with Light, 66, the actress reflects my work have all come together in one place, so it makes on her staunch advocacy and the need for the compassion her me feel fantastic. Even though I hear from people who say, hit show Transparent is rooted in. “Why would you do this?” or, “This is weird,” the value of it far GC: Judith, I watched the first episode and was really outweighs those people who have problems. moved. The world is a scary place right now, so to see you and GC: What is the negativity you’re referring to? co-star Jeffrey Tambor share such a tender moment at the end JL: There are those voices out there on social media that of the first episode was especially moving. The kindness and say, “This is so weird” – they aren’t talking about the show; love and empathy and compassion between the two of you in they’re talking about the transgender community. I say that that scene was really profound. this is an issue in our world, and what you started off talking JL: Awww – I love that you started off that way. You know, about – the love and the caring and the compassion and the people have not talked about that enough, I think. They have concern – I think that’s what we all need to be giving each in other ways, but you noticing that – that really means a lot other. Life is difficult enough without us being denigrating to to me, so thank you. anyone in the world. Let people live their truth. Let them be. GC: I think this is the kind of show that people need right It’s a message this show supports. now. GC: Did you think the show would be given the warm JL: I do too. And I think when you only think about this welcome it’s been given before it aired? show as a transgender show, you don’t get the real truth of it, JL: No. We literally had no idea. We hoped that it would be which is that it’s about transgender people but that it’s also something that people would support, that people would love. This is (show creator) Jill Soloway’s parent. It’s her story. So we all hoped, but we didn’t know. We weren’t sure. We just

www.gaycalgary.com GayCalgary Magazine #145, December 2015/January 2016 33 work everybody. People are dying in droves, and we’re losing an entire generation of people.” We lost so many people in the theater. Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS was on the frontline for years helping people. We were losing people in droves in the theater community – in every community! It wasn’t even a question. People would come out and tell their families that they had AIDS and their families disowned them. So it wasn’t what you thought about. You went to the hospital because they were dying and nobody was there with them. You didn’t think about it. It wasn’t a thought process. It was an emotional human response to an epidemic where there was no help forthcoming. And I mean, who’s more creative than the gay community? So everybody got together and said, “OK, we’re gonna put on a show and raise money, and we’re gonna create the AIDS rides like Dan Pallotta did and we’re gonna raise millions and millions of dollars because this is our family.” I took my lead from the community. They were the leaders. To me, they’re still the leaders. When this community knows that, as they did at the height of the AIDS pandemic, they will become even more powerful  photo by Amazon than they are now. It is this community that got same-sex marriage to happen. It is the devotion to the work, and this community has done it. This community has done this. So knew that all of us – Jill, the writers and the whole entire that’s why I say I took my lead from this community. This is a team; I’m talking about Amazon and everyone else – hoped community I respect and look up to and honor. that it would be something that would educate and elevate the culture, but we didn’t know. We didn’t have any idea. GC: You know, we’ve always considered you to be family. Then when the success happened, we were all so grateful for it JL: Thank you and I appreciate that, and that’s why when I that we had to make sure when we came back for the second get to do a show like Transparent I get to talk about this with season that we were as responsible as we could possibly be. you. We get to talk in a much more powerful, prominent way Lives are at stake. And there are people who are still being about the transgender community, which has been too long in thrown out of their homes, and hate crimes are perpetrated the shadows, and it’s time. It’s really time. against them and they’re fired from their jobs because they’re GC: When it comes to transgender issues, this show has hit transgender. This is 2015. We feel very responsible to do the the zeitgeist. right thing. JL: My manager of 35 years calls it “divine choreography.” GC: How has that message been transformative for you? He coined that phrase. He said there are things in life that JL: This is something that I have looked toward for such a are divine choreography, and it’s not just cosmic, it’s not just long time. It was the LGBTQ community that inspired me to be coincidence, it’s not just serendipity. There is something that the kind of person I wanted to be. I wanted to be authentic and is happening and it’s really important, and I’m so grateful to courageous, and for so long I wasn’t. When I began doing a lot be a part of it. of advocacy work in the early ’80s for HIV and AIDS, I saw the GC: Looking back at your career from One Life to Live on community and the way the community was operating against through Transparent, what does the gay community tend to all odds, against a world and a culture and country that gave recognize you most for? them nothing and denigrated them. It was unconstitutional JL: It’s everything. It’s generational actually. It starts with behavior toward the community, and this community just One Life to Live and then it literally goes to Who’s the Boss? rose up and said, “We will create places to take our friends and then after that it’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and who are sick, we will do their funerals, we will take them to Ugly Betty, but there’s always something that’s particularly the hospital, we will change their IVs and their bedpans, and generational about who it is talking to me that they remember we will learn.” And the lesbians came in and said, “Gay men, me for. So that’s what’s so interesting. I mean, I’ve been around you are our brothers and we will take care of you,” and the a long time! So, it’s generational, and so everything is different drag queens and the bisexual community and the transgender for every person. I find it very interesting, and I love it. Other community – everybody pulled together. I looked at this people only remember me from coming back to Broadway in community and said, “This is breathtaking. This is the kind of the last five years, so there’s that. I’m in a Broadway show world and people I want to be around. These are the kind of right now. I’m actually sitting in my dressing room talking to people I want to be working with.” you. I’m doing this play with Keira Knightley called Thérèse I said, “We have to tell the truth about what’s really going on Raquin at Studio 54, so then there will be a generation of here.” My friends and the community were dying in droves and people who will remember me for being on Broadway. two presidents wouldn’t even say the word “AIDS.” GC: Like Katy Perry. She raved about Thérèse on Twitter. It was reprehensible to me. It was the opposite of the way JL: I know! I adore her. She is such a doll – oh my god. you started this interview. It was the lack of compassion, the She is so dear, really. She is very, very special. She’s a great lack of humanity and the pretending that this was something advocate for the community too. else that it wasn’t. It was sheer unadulterated homophobia and I couldn’t … I didn’t… I wanted to be like the community. GC: I know you have a show to get to, but it’s been a delight. Such a pleasure. Thank you, Judith. GC: At the time, there weren’t a lot of celebrity allies stepping up to the plate. Bette Midler, Elizabeth Taylor, yourself. What JL: Of course. Thank you for wanting to talk. I really did that feel like for you? appreciate it. And thank you for starting the interview off so beautifully. JL: You know, it wasn’t something of what it felt like. It was the thing that had to be done. And Bette was amazing, and Elizabeth Taylor was amazing. 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By Chris Azzopardi KM: I like them both. They’re so different. I don’t remember when my How does Kylie Minogue make the yuletide gay? “By first cold Christmas was, but that I found it very weird. People who’ve singing about it,” she says, giggling the cutest Kylie never had a hot Christmas – because most of the world associates giggle. And then she does just that – she sings. Christmas with the cold – just cannot get their head around it. Even when we were recording, all the Brits are going, “Don’t you think it’s The song? “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” which the weird recording in June, July, August? It’s summer.” I’m like, “Not Aussie icon spontaneously launches into via phone, putting special really – makes sense to me.” I love it. emphasis on those “gay happy meetings.” Opening her first holiday album, Kylie Christmas, the frosty favorite is one of 13 songs bound to GC: How did you make it feel like Christmas in the studio? bring a little extra joy to the world. KM: Basically we just decorated the studio. The studio was full of “Christmas is a fun time to be over the top, that’s for sure,” Minogue fairy lights and Santa hats and Christmas candles. We did not hold says, before stating what every gay man from here to the North Pole back. already knew: “I deal in glitter.” GC: Did you get dressed up for the occasion? GC: First things first: Have you been naughty or nice this year? KM: I went Christmas vibes – I didn’t go for full “sexy snow sleigh” KM: Good question! I’d like to think I’ve been – how can I say this? album cover. We did have a sleigh in the studio. We had about five (laughs) ... the right percentage of both. huge Christmas trees, giant crackers, toy soldiers and tinsel. Every day we were in there, it was more and more. It was really festive. It felt like GC: How about that time you writhed on a medicine ball during your Christmas. And I’m glad the world’s catching up – it’s been Christmas video for “Sexercise”? since June! KM: (Laughs) That was a little bit naughty. But a lot of nice. We When it comes to presents: giving or getting? want nice. GC: KM: Giving. I know it sounds cliché, but I love when you’ve got GC: What were your Christmases like as a kid? something for someone and they’re gonna understand your humor or KM: Hot! Over the years, my family has embraced Christmas more get it, or it’s something they wouldn’t get for themselves. I especially so in Australian fashion – we haven’t totally let go of European or like the wrapping. British tradition, which most people have a link to in that there is still a Who are some of the gays in your life that you spend the roast – even if it’s roasting outside, there’s still a roast in the oven. But GC: holidays with? I would say, same as the rest of the world. Get up, open your presents, run around. Eat too much. The only difference is, we end up in our KM: There’s normally a few around. I mean, my Christmas is swimming suit, jumping in the pool, standing around a barbecue. different every year. Last year I was in Los Angeles. I feel really odd GC: Do you like a hot or cool Christmas?

36 GayCalgary Magazine #145, December 2015/January 2016 www.gaycalgary.com answering this question… like numbering them! (Laughs) Let’s And you know what, I hate boxes. I hate feeling that just say there’s a smattering. More sparkle! I’m restricted in any way, and definitely when it comes to GC: What is the craziest Christmas gift you’ve ever love. You should love who you love. received from a fan? Of course there’s been those headlines, but people KM: Oh, I don’t know. I can’t think of one. Nothing that seem to also think that we look like we should be alarmed me. Maybe this year will be different now that I’m together, so it’s not been as bad as it could’ve been... Miss Christmas. let’s put it that way. GC: If you could kiss anyone under the mistletoe, who GC: As a public figure, do you feel people are more would it be? prone to put you in a box? KM: Awww – that would be my boyfriend (actor Joshua KM: Oh, definitely. I remember it happening from Sasse), for sure! It will be our first Christmas together, so quite a young age, and it would drive me crazy. I Christmas is even more special for me this year. I better started in TV as an actress and began singing, and order the mistletoe! they’re so sort of close-minded: You’re an actress, not a singer, and then I GC: Get on that, Kylie. was known for KM: Note to self: singing and mistletoe. finally I am a GC: What do you singer and make of headlines they don’t that draw attention understand to the fact that he’s that I still 20 years younger act. That than you? was KM: I definitely understand it’s the first bound to happen time because that’s a fact, but I just cannot express to you enough that it just doesn’t factor – it really doesn’t. I mean, I was surprised myself, but who you’re attracted to or who you fall in love with is beyond any kind of boxes that society puts you in.

www.gaycalgary.com GayCalgary Magazine #145, December 2015/January 2016 37 that that kind of notion hit me, and it just made no sense to me KM: I was getting used to a new situation, and I loved it for all of whatsoever. those reasons. If I compare (Kiss Me Once) to making this album, it’s In a broader sense, I hate being stuck in clothes, I hate being stuck an unfair comparison. Within the confines of Christmas, you can’t do in ideas. Maybe it’s being a Gemini – I need freedom! It’s like with the whatever you want – it’s a Christmas album – but I did learn some pony in the yard: If you close the gate, I will go wild; if you leave the extremely valuable lessons through that, and my time there was well gate wide open, I’m probably not going to leave. I just need to know that spent. you’re not closing me in with anything physical or mental. It’s a very GC: How will what you learned from that experience influence your deep issue for me. approach to the next mainstream pop album you do? Assuming it’s GC: Christmastime evokes different emotions for different people. pop... For you, what kind of emotions do the holidays trigger? KM: Oh, it will be. I think when Christmas is done, the pop drug KM: Excitement, then sheer panic because you think you’re ready will come back… gosh, I mean, this album is pop-y anyway. But with but you’re not ready and then it all kind of creeps up on you. I think Impossible Princess, I got that out of my system and then I did Light part of that panic is part of tradition, I guess. I would like to think this Years which had “Spinning Around,” and then to Fever, which was not year I am officially ahead of the game. Also, wanting to be with family, quite as camp – it was more icy-pop. What I’m trying to say is that, if possible. And holiday – having a break. I would have to say one of after Kiss Me Once with Roc Nation, yes, I’ll do things differently, but I the big pluses about a Christmas album is: At least I know when I’ll be kind of do that after every album anyway. But I wouldn’t go around and finishing with promotion. December 25 I’m done! My work here is done! work with so many people. I would try to be a little more streamlined. GC: How are some of these emotions presented on the album? And I can say that because I did it and I learned a lot. Six of one, half dozen of the other. KM: On the album, there’s the kind of toasty just-wanna-cuddle- and-wear-cashmere-sweaters vibe, which I didn’t have the last couple GC: When it comes to your career, your gay audience has been there of years because I didn’t have a boyfriend, so that’s exciting. Then every step of the way. It’s clear we have a special relationship. After all there’s the more emotional, bittersweet ones where you’re thinking this time, how would you describe that relationship? about someone you love and you’re not with them, and I have that KM: Strong. Genuine. Definitely funny at times. (Laughs) We get the pretty much every year because I haven’t had a family Christmas in same jokes, put it that way. And I never take it for granted. But you, for Australia for about six years and I’m not having one this year either. a long time, have been very loyal, and I feel like we’ve had a relationship Then there’s the ones where everyone’s had a few drinks – Nana’s had a for such a long time – and it’s a true relationship. couple sherries – and everyone’s feeling very merry. Then it’s nap time, and you start again. GC: Earlier this year, and after releasing Kiss Me Once, you left your former management firm, Jay Z’s Roc Nation. http://www.gaycalgary.com/a4914 View Bonus Pics/Videos • Share with a Friend • Post Comments

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Legend:  = Monthly Reoccurrance,  = Date (Range/Future),  = Sponsored Event • Tennis • Calgary Lesbian Ladies Meet up Group • Telephone Support support, education and resources to parents, families and  [email protected] • Between Men and Between Men Online  M-F, 8:30am - 12:30pm + 1:30pm - 4:30pm individuals who have questions or concerns about sexual orientation or gender identity. • Yoga • Heading Out Hillhurst United Church  Robin: 403-618-9642 • Illusions Calgary  1227 Kensington Close NW Positive Space Committee  [email protected] • Inside Out  (403) 283-1539  4825 Mount Royal Gate SW  [email protected]  403-440-6383 Alberta Rockies Gay Rodeo Association (ARGRA) • New Directions  http://www.hillhurstunited.com  http://www.mtroyal.ca/positivespace  www.argra.org • Womynspace Works to raise awareness and challenge the patterns of HIV Peer Support Group silence that continue to marginalize LGBTTQ individuals. • Monthly Dances  403-230-5832  Arrata Opera Centre (1315 - 7 Street SW) Calgary Queer Book Club  [email protected] Pride Calgary Planning Committee  Weeds Cafe (1903 20 Ave NW)  403-797-6564  www.pridecalgary.ca Calgary Expo ISCCA Social Association  http://www.calgaryexpo.com Deer Park United Church/Wholeness Centre  http://www.iscca.ca Primetimers Calgary  77 Deerpoint Road SE  403-278-8263 Imperial Sovereign Court of the Chinook Arch. Charity  [email protected] Calgary Gay Fathers  http://www.dpuc.ca fundraising group..  http://www.primetimerscalgary.com  [email protected] Designed to foster social interaction for its members  http://www.calgarygayfathers.ca Different Strokes Knox United Church through a variety of social, educational and recreational Peer support group for gay, bisexual and questioning  http://www.differentstrokescalgary.org  506 - 4th Street SW  403-269-8382 activities. Open to all gay and bisexual men of any age, fathers. Meeting twice a month. FairyTales Presentation Society  http://www.knoxunited.ab.ca respects whatever degree of anonymity that each member Knox United Church is an all-inclusive church located in  403-244-1956 desires. Calgary Men’s Chorus downtown Calgary. A variety of facility rentals are also  http://www.calgarymenschorus.org  http://www.fairytalesfilmfest.com available for meetings, events and concerts. Queers on Campus------Alberta Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.  279R Student Union Club Spaces, U of C • Rehearsals Lesbian Meetup Group  Temple B’Nai Tikvah, 900 - 47 Avenue SW • DVD Resource Library  403-220-6394  http://www.meetup.com/CalgaryLesbian Over a hundred titles to choose from. Annual membership  http://www.ucalgary.ca/~glass Monthly events planned for Queer women over 18+ such Calgary Sexual Health Centre is $10. Formerly GLASS - Gay/Lesbian Association of Students  304, 301 14th Street NW as book clubs, games nights, movie nights, dinners out, and Staff.  403-283-5580 Gay Friends in Calgary and volunteering events. • Coffee Night  http://www.calgarysexualhealth.ca  http://www.gayfriendsincalgary.ca Miscellaneous Youth Network A pro-choice organization that believes all people have the Organizes and hosts social activities catered to the LGBT  2nd Cup, Kensington  http://www.miscyouth.com right and ability to make their own choices regarding their people and friends. Safety Under the Rainbow sexual and reproductive health. Girl Friends • Fake Mustache  www.sutr.ca 1 Calgary Outlink  [email protected] • Mosaic Youth Group A collaborative effort dedicated to building capacity  Old Y Centre (303 – 223, 12 Ave SW)  members.shaw.ca/girlfriends  The Old Y Centre (223 12th Ave SW) and acting as a voice for the LGBTQ community, service  403-234-8973 For queer and trans youth and their allies. providers, organizations and the community at large  [email protected] Girlsgroove to address violence. For same-sex domestic violence  http://www.calgaryoutlink.com  http://www.girlsgroove.ca Mystique information, resources and a link to our survey please see  [email protected] our website. • Peer Support and Crisis Line 2 HIV Community Link------Mystique is primarily a Lesbian group for women 30 and  1-877-OUT-IS-OK (1-877-688-4765)  110, 1603 10th Avenue SW up but all are welcome. Scarboro United Church Front-line help service for GLBT individuals and their family  403-508-2500  1-877-440-2437  134 Scarboro Avenue SW and friends, or anyone questioning their sexuality.  http://www.hivcl.org • Coffee Night  403-244-1161  www.scarborounited.ab.ca  Good Earth Cafe (1502 - 11th Street SW) An affirming congregation—the full inclusion of LGBT people is essential to our mission and purpose. NETWORKS  [email protected] Sharp Foundation A social, cultural, and service organization for the mature  403-272-2912 minded and “Plus 40” LGBT individuals seeking to meet  [email protected] others at age-appropriate activities within a positive, safe  http://www.thesharpfoundation.com environment. Spectrum Volleyball Calgary Parents for Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)  http://www.spectrumvolleyball.ca  Sean: 403-695-5791  [email protected]  http://www.pflagcanada.ca Join us for recreational, competitive or beach volleyball. 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Unity Bowling  http://www.cruiseline.ca Pumphouse Theatre------Buck Naked Boys Club  Let’s Bowl (2916 - 5th Ave NE) Telephone classifieds and chat - 18+ ONLY.  2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW  780-471-6993  [email protected] DevaDave Salon & Boutique  403-263-0079  http://www.bucknakedboys.ca  http://www.pumphousetheatres.ca Naturism club for men—being social while everyone is  810 Edmonton Trail NE Wild Rose United Church naked, and it does not include sexual activity. Participants do  403-290-1973  1317-1st Street NW Stagewest------not need to be gay, only male. Cuts, Colour, Hilights.  727 - 42 Avenue SE  403-243-6642 Ellen Embury  http://www.stagewestcalgary.com Camp fYrefly Restaurants & Pubs  7-104 Dept. of Educational Policy Studies  403-750-1128  www.DBBlaw.com Theatre Junction------Faculty of Education, University of Alberta 10 Flames Central------Fellow, American Academy of Reproductive Technology  Theatre Junction GRAND, 608 1st St. SW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G5 See Calgary - Bars & Clubs (Mixed). Attorneys  403-205-2922  http://www.fyrefly.ualberta.ca 13 The Pint Hardline  [email protected]  http://www.theatrejunction.com See Calgary - Bars & Clubs (Mixed).  Calgary: 403-770-0776 Edmonton Expo  http://www.edmontonexpo.com  Edmonton: 780-665-6666 Third Street Theatre Retail Stores  Other Cities: 1-877-628-9696  #3 306 20th Ave SW  403-703-4750 Edmonton Pride Festival Society (EPFS)  http://www.hardlinechat.com  http://www.thirdstreet.ca  http://www.edmontonpride.ca Adult Depot (CLOSED) Telephone classifieds and chat - 18+ ONLY.  140, 58th Ave SW  403-258-2777 Vertigo Mystery Theatre------Edmonton Prime Timers Gay, bi, straight video rentals and sex toys. Holiday Retirement  161, 115 - 9 Ave SE  403-221-3708  [email protected]  12 Deerview Terrace SE  403-879-1967  http://www.vertigomysterytheatre.com  www.primetimersww.org/edmonton Adult Source------ http://www.canyonmeadows.net Group of older gay men and their admirers who come from  10210 Macleod Tr S  403-271-7848 Webster Galleries Inc. Hot Water Pools & Spas diverse backgrounds but have common social interests.  #102 2323 32nd Ave NE  403-769-6177  812 11 Ave SW  403-263-6500 Affiliated with Prime Timers World Wide.  1536 16th Ave NW  403-289-4203  2145 Summerfield Blvd  403-912-2045  http://www.webstergalleries.com  4310 17th Ave SE  403-273-2710  http://www.hotwaterpoolsandspas.ca  T-S: 10am-6pm, N: 1-4pm Edmonton Rainbow Business Association  http://www.adultsourcecalgary.ca Interactive Male  3379, 11215 Jasper Ave  780-429-5014  http://www.edmontonrba.org  403-355-3335 Best Health Primary focus is the provision of networking opportunities  http://www.interactivemale.com  206A 2525 Woodview Dr SW  403-281-5582 EDMONTON for LGBT owned or operated and LGBT-friendly businesses  [email protected] in the Edmonton region.  http://www.besthealthcalgary.com Lorne Doucette (CIR Realtors)  403-461-9195  http://www.lornedoucette.com Bars & Clubs (Gay) Edmonton Illusions Social Club La Fleur  780-387-3343  403-266-1707 3 Buddy’s Nite Club (CLOSED)  groups.yahoo.com/group/edmonton_illusions Florist and Flower Shop. MFM Communications  11725 Jasper Ave  780-488-6636  403-543-6970 2  1-877-543-6970 Edmonton STD The Naked Leaf------6 Evolution Wonder Lounge  11111 Jasper Ave  #4 - 1126 Kensington Rd NW  403-283-3555  http://www.mfmcommunications.com  10220 - 103 St  780-424-0077  http://www.thenakedleaf.ca Web site hosting and development. Computer hardware  http://www.yourgaybar.com Edmonton Vocal Minority Organic teas and tea ware. and software.  780-479-2038  [email protected] FLASH (CLOSED)  www.evmchoir.com Priape Calgary (CLOSED) NRG Support Services  10018 105 Street  780-938-2941  1322 - 17 Ave SW  403-215-1800  Suite 27, Building B1, 2451 Dieppe Ave SW  [email protected] Fellowship of Alberta Bears  http://www.priape.com  403-471-0204  780-922-3347  www.beefbearbash.com Clothing and accessories. Adult toys, leather wear, movies  [email protected] UpStares Ultralounge (CLOSED) and magazines. Gifts.  http://www.nrgsupportservices.com  4th Floor, Jasper Ave and 107th Street GLBTQ Sage Bowling Club  780-474-8240  [email protected] Pushing Petals SafeWorks 4 Woody’s  1209 5th Ave NW  403-263-3070 Free and confidential HIV/AIDS and STI testing.  11725 Jasper Ave  780-488-6557 HIV Network Of Edmonton Society------ http://www.pushingpetals.com  9702 111 Ave NW 780-488-5742 • Calgary Drop-in Centre Bars & Clubs (Mixed)  www.hivedmonton.com  Room 117, 423 - 4th Ave SE Provides healthy sexuality education for Edmonton’s LGBT Services & Products  403-699-8216 These venues regularly host LGBT events. community and support for those infected or affected  Mon-Fri: 9am-12pm, Sat: 12:15pm-3:15pm by HIV. 6th and Tenth - Sales Centre Hooliganz Pub (CLOSED)   633 10th Ave SW 403-239-5511 • Centre of Hope  10704 124 St NW InQueeries  http://www.6thandtenth.com  Room 201, 420 - 9th Ave SE  M-W: 12-6pm, R: 2-7pm, S-N: 12-5pm  [email protected]  403-410-1180  Mon-Fri: 1pm-5pm 7 The Starlite Room Student-run GLBTQ Alliance at MacEwan University.  10030 102 St [email protected] Barry Hollowell • Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre  http://www.starliteroom.ca  Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose 403-819-5219  1213 - 4th Str SW  403-955-6014  http://www.iscwr.ca  http://www.bcbhcounselling.com  Sat-Thu: 4:15pm-7:45pm, Fri: Closed 8 Yellowhead Brewing Co.  10229 105 St Calgary Civil Marriage Centre Living Positive Society of Alberta • Safeworks Van  [email protected]  #50, 9912 - 106 Street 780-424-2214  403-246-4134 (Rork Hilford)  403-850-3755  http://www.yellowheadbrewery.com   [email protected] [email protected]  Sat-Thu: 8pm-12am, Fri: 4pm-12am  http://www.facebook.com/LivingPoz Marriage Commissioner for Alberta (aka Justice of the Peace Living Positive through Positive Living. - JP), Marriage Officiant, Commissioner for Oaths. Wheel Pro’s Bathhouses/Saunas  4143- Edmonton Trail NE 5 • HIV Support Group Christopher T. Tahn (Thornborough Smeltz)  403-226-7278 Steamworks  11745 Jasper Ave  780-451-5554  [email protected], [email protected]  11650 Elbow Dr SW  403-808-7147  http://www.wheelpros.ca  http://www.steamworksedmonton.com Support and discussion group for gay men.  [email protected] “Experts in Everything for Wheels”  http://www.thornsmeltz.com Men’s Games Nights Community Groups  Unitarian Church (10804 119th Street) Courtney Aarbo (Barristers & Solicitors) Theatre & Fine Arts  3rd Floor, 1131 Kensington Road NW  780-474-8240  [email protected] ATP, Alberta Theatre Projects AltView Foundation  403-571-5120  #44, 48 Brentwood Blvd, Sherwood Park, AB  403-294-7402  http://www.ATPlive.com OUTreach  http://www.courtneyaarbo.ca  403-398-9968  University of Alberta, basement of SUB GLBT legal services. Fairytales  [email protected]  [email protected] See Calgary - Community Groups.  http://ww.altview.ca  http://www.ualberta.ca/~outreach Craig Connell (Maxwell Realtors) For gender variant and sexual minorities.  Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender/transsexual, Queer, 403-253-5678 One Yellow Rabbit------Questioning and Straight-but-not-Narrow student group.  http://www.maxwellrealty.com/craigconnell  Big Secret Theatre - EPCOR CENTRE Book Worm’s Book Club  Cruiseline  403-299-8888  www.oyr.org Howard McBride Chapel of Chimes Pride Centre of Edmonton------10179 - 108 Street  10608 - 105 Ave  780-488-3234  Calgary: 403-777-9494  [email protected]  Edmonton: 780-413-7122  [email protected]  Other Cities: 1-877-882-2010  http://www.pridecentreofedmonton.org  Tue-Fri 12pm-9pm, Sat 2pm-6:30pm

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Youth Sports/Recreation------ 4pm Women’s Social Circle------ 6-9pm QH Youth Drop-in------ 2-6:30pm Edmonton Events See 1 Youth Understanding Youth See 1 Pride Centre of Edmonton  2nd, 4th See 1 Pride Centre of Edmonton Mondays Counseling------ 5:30-8:30pm Book Club------ 7:30pm Monthly Meeting------ 2:30pm Boot Camp------ 7-8pm See 1 Pride Centre of Edmonton See BookWorm’s Book Club  3rd By Edmonton Primetimers  2nd See Team Edmonton  Unitarian Church, 10804 - 119th Street Knotty Knitters------ 6-8pm Martial Arts------ 7:30-8:30pm TTIQ------ 7-9pm See 1 Pride Centre of Edmonton See Team Edmonton Bowling------ 5pm See 1 Pride Centre of Edmonton  3rd See Team Edmonton QH Craft Night------ 6-8pm Intermediate Volleyball------ 7:30-9:30pm HIV Support Group------ 7-9pm See 1 Pride Centre of Edmonton See Team Edmonton Sundays See 1 Pride Centre of Edmonton  2nd Cycling------ 6:30-7:30pm Fridays Running------ 10-11am See Team Edmonton See Team Edmonton Tuesdays QH Youth Drop-in------ 3-8pm QH Youth Drop-in------ 3-8pm Yoga------ 7:30-8pm See 1 Pride Centre of Edmonton Yoga------ 2-3:30pm See 1 Pride Centre of Edmonton See Team Edmonton See Team Edmonton QH Anime Night------ 6-8pm Martial Arts------ 7:30-8:30pm Thursdays See 1 Pride Centre of Edmonton Men Talking with Pride------ 7-9pm See Team Edmonton See 1 Pride Centre of Edmonton QH Youth Drop-in------ 3-8pm Movie Night------ 6-9pm Swim Practice------ 7:30-8:30pm See 1 Pride Centre of Edmonton See 1 Pride Centre of Edmonton Ballroom Dancing------ 7:30-8:30pm See Team Edmonton See Team Edmonton Youth Sports/Recreation------ 4pm Men’s Games Nights------ 7-10:30pm Wednesdays See Youth Understanding Youth See Men’s Games Nights  2nd, Last Soul Outing------ 7pm  Robertson-Wesley United (10209 123 St)  2nd GLBTQ Bowling------ 1:30-3:30pm QH Game Night------ 6-8pm Youth Sports/Recreation------ 4pm See GLBTQ Sage Bowling Club See 1 Pride Centre of Edmonton See Youth Understanding Youth Monthly Meetings------ 2:30pm  Unitarian Church (10804 119th Street) QH Youth Drop-in------ 3-8pm Swim Practice------ 7-8pm Saturdays See Edmonton Primetimers  2nd See 1 Pride Centre of Edmonton See Team Edmonton Naturalist Gettogether See Buck Naked Boys Club  2nd

 Edmonton Contd. Legend:  = Monthly Reoccurrance,  = Date (Range),  = Sponsored Event We provide a safe, welcoming, and non-judgemental • TTIQ Women’s Drop-In Recreational Badminton. $40.00 season • Gymnastics, Drop-in drop-in space, and offer support programs and resources A support and information group for all those who fall or $5.00 per drop in.  Ortona Gymnastics Club, 8755 - 50 Avenue for members of the GLBTQ community and for their families under the transgender umbrella and their family or  [email protected] and friends. supporters. •Ballroom Dancing Have the whole gym to yourselves and an instructor to  Foot Notes Dance Studio, 9708-45 Avenue NW help you achieve your individual goals. Cost is $5.00 • Counselling • Women’s Social Circle  Cynthia: 780-469-3281 per session.  780.488.3234  [email protected] Free, short-term counselling provided by registered Women’s Social Circle: A social support group for all • Blazin’ Bootcamp • Hockey counsellors. female-identified persons over 18 years of age in the GLBT  Garneau Elementary School  [email protected] community - new members are always welcome. 10925 - 87 Ave • Knotty Knitters  [email protected] • Martial Arts Come knit and socialize in a safe and accepting Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton  15450 - 105 Ave (daycare entrance) environment - all skill levels are welcome.  780-474-8240 • Bowling (Northern Titans)  780-328-6414  [email protected]  Ed’s Rec Room (West Edmonton Mall)  [email protected] • Men Talking with Pride  [email protected]  [email protected]  [email protected] Team Edmonton $15.00 per person. Drop-ins welcome. Support & social group for gay & bisexual men to discuss  [email protected] current issues.  http://www.teamedmonton.ca • Cross Country Skiing • Outdoor Pursuits Members are invited to attend and help determine the  [email protected]  [email protected] • Movie Night board for the next term. If you are interested in running for Movie Night is open to everyone! Come over and sit back, • Curling with Pride • Running (Arctic Frontrunners) the board or getting involved in some of the committees,  Granite Curling Club, 8620 107 Street NW relax, and watch a movie with us. please contact us.  Kinsmen Sports Centre  [email protected]  [email protected] • Queer HangOUT: Game Night • Badminton (Mixed) • Cycling (Edmonton Prideriders) All genders and levels of runners and walkers are invited to Come OUT with your game face on and meet some  St. Thomas Moore School, 9610 165 Street join this free activity. awesome people through board game fun.  Dawson Park, picnic shelter  [email protected]  [email protected] New group seeking male & female players. • Slo Pitch • Queer HangOUT: Craft Night  Parkallen Field, 111 st and 68 ave Come OUT and embrace your creative side in a safe space. • Dragon Boat (Flaming Dragons) • Badminton (Women’s)  [email protected]  [email protected] • Queer HangOUT: Anime Night  Oliver School, 10227 - 118 Street Season fee is $30.00 per person. $10 discount for players Come and watch ALL the anime until your heart is content.  780-465-3620 • Golf from the 2008 season.  [email protected]  [email protected]

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• Snowballs V  January 27-29, 2012 Products & Services  [email protected] Cruiseline LETHBRIDGE MEDICINE HAT Skiing and Snowboarding Weekend.  780-413-7122 trial code 3500 • Soccer  http://www.cruiseline.ca Community Groups Community Groups Telephone classifieds and chat - 18+ ONLY.  [email protected] GALA/LA HIV Community Link  403-308-2893  356 - 2 Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB • Spin Robertson-Wesley United Church  10209 - 123 St. NW  780-482-1587  http://www.galalethbridge.ca  403-527-5882  1-877-440-2437  MacEwan Centre for Sport and Wellness  [email protected]  www.rwuc.org Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Lethbridge and Area. 109 St. and 104 Ave  Worship: Sunday mornings at 10:30am • Telephone Support  Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45pm People of all sexual orientations welcome. Other LGBT • Monthly Dances  M-F, 8:30am - 12:30pm + 1:30pm - 4:30pm Season has ended. events include a monthly book club and a bi-monthly film  Henotic (402 - 2 Ave S)  [email protected] night. As a caring spiritual community, we’d love to have Bring your membership card and photo ID. 7 classes, $28.00 per registrant. you join us! • Monthly Potluck Dinners • Swimming (Making Waves)  McKillop United Church, 2329 - 15 Ave S ALBERTA  NAIT Pool (11762 - 106 Street) • Soul OUTing  Second Sunday every month, 7pm GALA/LA will provide the turkey...you bring the rest. Please  [email protected] An LGBT-focused alternative worship. bring a dish to share that will serve 4-6 people, and your Community Groups  http://www.makingwavesswimclub.ca own beverage. • Film Night Alberta Trans Support/Activities Group • Tennis  http://www.albertatrans.org  Bi-monthly, contact us for exact dates. • Support Line  Kinsmen Sports Centre  403-308-2893 A nexus for transgendered persons, regardless of where they  Sundays, 12pm-3pm • Book Club  Monday OR Wednesday, 7pm-11pm may be on the continuum.  [email protected]  Monthly, contact us for exact dates. Leave a message any other time. • Ultimate Frisbee • Friday Mixer Theatre & Fine Arts  Sundays Theatre & Fine Arts  The Mix (green water tower) Alberta Ballet Summer Season starts July 12th 103 Mayor Magrath Dr S Exposure Festival  http://www.albertaballet.com  [email protected]  Every Friday at 10pm Frequent productions in Calgary and Edmonton. E-mail if interested.  http://www.exposurefestival.ca Edmonton’s Queer Arts and Culture Festival. Gay & Lesbian Integrity Assoc. (GALIA) • Volleyball, Intermediate  University of Lethbridge  [email protected]  Amiskiwacy Academy (101 Airport Road) The Roxy Theatre (closed) GBLTTQQ club on campus.  [email protected]  10708 124th Street, Edmonton AB CANADA  780-453-2440 • Movie Night • Volleyball, Recreational  http://www.theatrenetwork.ca  Room C610, University of Lethbridge  Mother Teresa School (9008 - 105 Ave) Community Groups  [email protected] Gay Youth Alliance Group Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition  Betty, 403-381-5260  [email protected]  P..O. Box 3043, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 3S9 • Women’s Lacrosse  Every second Wednesday, 3:30pm-5pm  Sharon: 780-461-0017 BANFF  (306) 955-5135  Pam: 780-436-7374 Lethbridge Expo  1-800-955-5129 Open to women 21+, experienced or not, all are welcome. Community Groups  http://www.lethbridgeexpo.com  http://www.rainbowhealth.ca Call for info. HIV Community Link Lethbridge HIV Connection Egale Canada • Yoga  102 Spray Ave  1206 - 6 Ave S  8 Wellington St E, Third Floor  Lion's Breath Yoga Studio (10350-124 Street)  PO Box 3160, Banff, AB T1L 1C8 Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1C5  [email protected]  403-762-0690 PFLAG Canada  1-888-204-7777  www.egale.ca  1-888-530-6777 Egale Canada is the national advocacy and lobby Womonspace  [email protected] organization for gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, trans-  780-482-1794  www.pflagcanada.ca identified people and our families.  [email protected] JASPER  http://www.womonspace.ca Pride Lethbridge Products & Services Women’s social group, but all welcome at events.  [email protected] Accommodations Squirt Youth Understanding Youth  http://www.squirt.org  780-248-1971  www.yuyedm.ca Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Website for dating and hook-ups. 18+ ONLY! A support and social group for queer youth 12-25.  Old Lodge Road  1-866-540-4454 RED DEER  http://www.fairmont.com/jasper • Sports and Recreation Theatre & Fine Arts  Brendan: 780-488-3234 Whistlers Inn Community Groups  [email protected]  105 Miette Ave  1-800-282-9919 Broadway Across Canada  [email protected] Central Alberta AIDS Network Society  http://www.broadwayacrosscanada.ca  http://www.whistlersinn.com  4611-50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB Restaurants & Pubs  http://www.caans.org OUTtv  http://www.outtv.ca 12 The Central Alberta AIDS Network Society is the local Woody’s Community Groups charity responsible for HIV prevention and support in GLBT Television Station. See Edmonton - Bars & Clubs (Gay). Jasper Pride Festival Central Alberta. 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