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MFM Communications Established January 1992 Publisher Steve Polyak Editor M. Zelda 28 Original Graphic Design Deviant Designs Advertising Steve Polyak and Mark Gabruch [email protected] Table of Contents Contributors Rob Diaz Marino, Mark Gabruch, Nina Tron, 4 Bigger and Better Stephen Lock, Greg Nemeth, M. Zelda, Jason Letter from the Publisher Clevett, DJ Krazay Steve, Eric Berndt and the Gay and Lesbian Community of Calgary 5 The Real Truth About Bill C-250 Photographer Steve Polyak and Rob Diaz Marino 7 Gay Militias, Videographer ‘Mainstream’ Gay Politicos, and Dealing With The Steve Polyak and Rob Diaz Marino Christian Right 16 Please forward all inquiries to: Gay Calgary.com Magazine Suite 403, 215 14th Avenue S.W. 10 Pride Calgary Calgary, Alberta T2R 0M2 Reinventing Itself In 2004 Phone (403) 543-6970 or (877) 543-6970 15 Pride Calgary Pride Guide Fax (403) 703-0685 Official Guide to Pride events for June 6 to June 12 E-mail [email protected] Print Run Monthly, 12 times a year 16 Map & Event Listings Mapping Calgary’s core Copies Printed Monthly, 10,000 copies, all distributed in the Calgary Area, more then any other gay publication in Calgary. 21 Ming More than Martinis 37 Distribution points Over 150 points in Calgary, largest distribution points for any Gay publication in Calgary. 23 ISCCA Coronation Photos Distributed by DLRJ Distributions, Gallant 27 Apollo Western Cup Photos Enterprises and by GayCalgary.com Deadline for Ad Bookings 25th of the month 28 Priape Deadline for Ad copy 28th of the month One year old and counting in Calgary Masthead continued on page 4 34 Just Ask Nina! The Dish who Dishes advice 42 Spring 2004 Music with DJ Krazay Steve 43 A Sure Hit 6th Annual Fairy Tales Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

gaycalgary.com magazine 3 Bigger and Better Letter from the Publisher

By Steve Polyak I did not think this would occur so soon but it is great to see our fi rst 48-page issue, cover to cover with Gay and Lesbian content from Calgary. To accommodate the extra pages, some articles have been moved around in the magazine to new locations. In addition to layout changes, there are also more articles to read too. I hope that you will enjoy the new additions! More exciting things are still yet to come! Coronation 2004 Congratulations to the newly elected Her Most Imperial Sovereign Majesty Empress XXVIII Erica Divine and His Most Imperial Sovereign Majesty Emperor XXVIII Alex- ander De Knight. About 4,000 photos were taken during Coronation week, and as soon as they have been sorted, you will fi nd them online on the GayCalgary.com website alongside video footage from the events too. The newly elected Empress and Emperor have lots of events planned for the month of May, and the months to come. Make sure to make it out to some of their fund raising events. Awards I received an ISCCA Volunteer Appreciation Award dur- ing the night of the Coronation. I am always glad to help out the community as best as I can. I will add this award to my wall where I proudly display my President’s award from the Rainbow Lambda Society during 2001 to 2002, and also First Anniversary Commendations from the Cal- gary Eagle.

Pride Week 2004 Continued from page 3 This is the fi rst of two issues that contain the offi cial Legal Council Courtney Sebree Aarbo, Barristers and Solicitors Pride Guide for 2004. Not all events are listed yet – there will be more added in the 2nd issue, but at least it’s a Printers North Hill News heads-up on what we know is happening. This Issue Cover Terry Stevens and Fred Udey at Detour The opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of GayCalgary.com, MFM Communications or the contributors of the magazine. Question or comments about the magazine or other things happening in the community, please E-mail me at People photographed or interviewed, writers, advertisers, contributors and anyone else involved [email protected] with this publication are not necessarily gay, lesbian, bi, bi-curious or trans gendered. They can be straight people that are gay friendly. No part of the publication may be reprinted without the expressed permission of the editor-in-chief. Copyright 2004

4 gaycalgary.com magazine The Real Truth About Bill C-250

tection against malicious or “frivolous” charges being laid. By Stephen Lock Section 319 deals with incitement to hatred and it is Bill C-250 is now law in Canada, after over this section social and religious conservatives were pri- a decade of going through Parliament and marily concerned about. countless months of debate. For those not The arguments used against the amendment suggest, familiar with C-250, it was the amendment to or outright claim, that if ‘sexual orientation’ was added it would effectively render the Bible and other sacred Sections 318 & 319 of the Criminal Code deal- texts as “hate literature” and subject pastors, priests, ing with genocide and incitement to hatred. ministers, rabbis, imans, or religious laity who spoke out The amendment called for the addition of against homosexuality to criminal prosecution. “sexual orientation” to the existing list of co- Interestingly, no such concerns were ever raised about lour, race, religion, or ethnic origin protected Sections 318 and 319 when these sections dealt only with under these sections. people of colour, race issues, religion, or ethnicity. How can be speaking out against blacks, Jews or Muslims, The arguments and concerns of social conservatives, Ukrainians, First Nations or any other minority in the many of whom are also religious conservatives, have manner proscribed by these sections (i.e. inciting hatred received considerable coverage in mainstream media. The and/or genocide) be considered acceptable and proper in concerns centre around the belief that this amendment a democratic society but to extend the same protection to will infringe on freedom of speech and freedom of religion. It won’t. C-250 was very clear – it sought only to add “sexual orientation” as a protected characteristic in the sections dealing with hate propaganda. Nothing else in these sec- tions was changed, apart from, apparently, an additional change that further protects religious views. Those in support of C-250 have rarely had an opportu- nity to outline concerns about the opposition. The media, one can only assume, sees those of us in support of this amendment as “partisan”. There are some real concerns about how this debate has been framed and the mislead- ing statements being made by the leaderships of various conservative lobby groups and religious organizations (primarily Christian). Section 318 deals with genocide. The section defi nes “genocide” as “any of the following acts committed with in- tent to destroy in whole or in part any identifi able group, namely, (a) killing members of the group, or (b) deliberately infl icting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction.” The Section goes on to say, “no proceeding for an of- fence under this section shall be instituted without the consent of the Attorney General.” This is important as it is relatively rare in Criminal Code to have this consent required and it serves here as a pro-

gaycalgary.com magazine 5 lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals (and heterosexuals, by something grotesque or evil, meant something ritually the way) suddenly makes these sections attacks against unclean in Hebrew practice. free speech and religion? What I, and those who supported C-250, do care about Section 319 takes great pains to ensure freedom of is the fact that inciting hatred against homosexuals was speech and freedom of religion are NOT compromised not a crime. I am protected in the Criminal Code from while balancing those crucial rights with the right to be zealots or outright bigots inciting hatred against me be- free from persecution and hate promotion. cause I may be a person of colour, from a different coun- try, or am a Jew, Muslim, Jehovah’s Witness, Catholic, Private conversation is protected. or a member of some Appalachian snake-handling cult. If the statements in question are established to be true, With the passage of this amendment into law, Canadian this is protected. jurisprudence took another step to the protection of all Canadians. If the individual is truly (“in good faith” also known as a bona fi de argument) expressing an opinion on a reli- Stephen Lock is the Regional Director for Egale Canada and gious subject or even attempting to establish an argument the Calgary Representative for The Canadians For Equal Marriage based on this, he or she is protected. Coalition. He is also the producer and host of a semi-monthly glbt radio show, Speak Sebastian, airing at 9pm on the 1st and 3rd If the statements are relevant to the public interest, and Wednesday of the month on CJSW FM 90.9. the discussion of the issue is for the public benefi t and if the individual reasonably believes the statements to be We are still looking for contributions to the Goliath’s Defence true (whether they are or not), prosecution cannot occur. Fund. Donations can be made by cheque or money order, payable to “Stephen Lock (trustee).” In the memo section write “to be held Further, if the individual was attempting to point out in trust for the Goliath’s Defence Fund” and mail to: The Goliath’s matters producing, or tending to produce, feelings of ha- Defence Fund, c/o The Calgary Eagle, 424-a 8th Ave SE, Calgary tred towards an identifi able group or a member of such a AB T2G 0L7. All proceeds go to defray the legal costs of the man group, with an eye to removing such barriers or counter- charged as a found-in. acting hate, this is deemed acceptable under this section. Any prosecutions that do occur under this section must, again, have the consent of the Attorney General of Canada. The argument that this amendment will somehow compromise free speech or religious freedom or freedom of conscience is, at best, based on misunderstanding and, at worst, is a conscious attempt to mislead and ensure the continued ability to say the most vile things about homo- sexuals and homosexuality. I don’t particularly care if someone “disagrees” with my having a homosexual orientation; they are free to feel how they feel. I also don’t particularly care if someone presumes to ‘speak’ for God and criticizes my homosexuality “because it says so in the Bible (Koran, Torah, etc.)” as that is easily argued against or debated. For instance, any sacred text that even uses the word “homosexuality” or “homosexual” is suspect since the term itself was not coined until 1850! In other words, it is not the immutable Word of The Deity that is being quoted, but rather the imposing of modern terminology on ancient texts and a rather anachronistic interpretation of ancient societies. Biblical Israel, for instance, did not understand “homosexuality” as it is seen today…what the Patriarchs and Prophets spoke out against was what they saw as corrupt behaviour, likely tied in with “pagan” (i.e. non-Hebrew) religious and social practices. It is also an “abomination” to wear red, have a woman’s head uncovered in temple, mix cloth, or bring outdoor plants into the home (so much for that fi cus plant…). The term “abomination”, rather than meaning

6 gaycalgary.com magazine Gay Militias, ‘Mainstream’ Gay Politicos, and Dealing With The Christian Right Egale is acutely aware of groups like the Concerned By Stephen Lock Christians Coalition Inc. whose leadership continues to spread misinformation, even disinformation, about a As an activist, I have certainly come in for variety of issues concerning our communities. Certainly more than my fair share of criticism; being their comments directed at C-250 (the Private Member’s cornered in a club with a fi nger jabbing just Bill recently passed by the Senate seeking to add ‘sexual below my clavicle and some beery outraged orientation’ to the groups protected against genocide and incitement to hatred in sections 318 and 319 of the Crimi- gay man (or sometimes a lesbian) just letting nal Code) bear that out. me know what they think of Political-Shit-Dis- Their leadership maintains the untruth that C-250 turbers-Like-Me. will somehow negatively impact on freedom of speech Despite being often accused of such, I am no radical. I and freedom of religion. It will do no such thing. C-250 am fully aware I operate within a socially conservative changes nothing in either section 318 or 319, apart from environment and amidst what I think we can safely call the addition of ‘sexual orientation’ to the existing list of a conservative glbt community. I hasten to add that is colour, race, religion, or ethnic origin. That is it. not a criticism, just a comment on the reality of being in So, yes, Egale has some major issues with such groups. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I certainly do as an individual and as a long time gay In the 25 years I have been an activist, I have always activist. Personally speaking, they drive me freakin’ tried to refl ect the ethos of the community to which I be- nuts! However, having said that I think it behooves us to long while, at the same time, try to move things forward a remember a few things. bit when it comes to our rights. Overall, I think I’ve done In Canada we do have freedom of speech, freedom of an okay job with that, along with a handful of other activ- belief, and freedom of assembly. Those are valuable and ists over the years. crucial rights and cannot – cannot – be compromised. When I was asked to join the Board of Directors of They apply to “our side” and they apply equally to “their Egale Canada in 2003 I was, in all honesty, fl attered and side”. They must, or they are useless. pleased. Following my fi rst interim year (having replaced Voltaire said something to the effect that while he may the former Prairies/NWT/Nunavut Male rep, Gilles disagree with what an individual has to say, he will defend Marchildon, who resigned to become Egale’s Executive to the death that person’s right to say it. That is the crux Director), I was acclaimed at AGM 2004 to the full two- of such freedoms. year term. I loathe much of what groups like the Concerned Chris- The current Board is made-up of a diverse mix of what tians Coalition represent. I vehemently disagree with I would call grassroots activists; gay, lesbian, queer and the likes of the Rev. Stephen Boissoin and his views that transsexual; middle-class, working-class and rural-based; homosexuality is blasphemy. professionals, academics, blue-collar, students and art- ists. I have some major diffi culty with the assumption that accepting Jesus as one’s personal Saviour is the only way Regardless of what our opponents on the Right claim, to Eternal Salvation and, if one does not, one will be cast Egale is not a radical group. It is very much an advocacy into the fi res of Hell, forever separated from God. I resent and lobby group working at the Federal level to change their representing my God as a vicious, unforgiving, laws affecting our communities. unloving, and callous Deity who would forever damn me I, along with my brother and sister Board members, because I happen to be gay and have sex with other men. believe in direct action. Many of us come from just such a I wrote about the freedoms that are so crucial to a perspective, but realize the serious work of change occurs healthy democracy. I fervently believe those freedoms not just by storming the barricades, but by the slog work must apply to all. This action by the “Gay Militia”, in my of writing briefs, talking to MPs, cabinet ministers, and view, compromised those freedoms. religious leaders, dealing with media, and forming coali- tions with a variety of groups both within and outside our I am not saying those involved with the “Gay Militia” own community. should not have spoken out or demonstrated. I fully support their right to do so. However, whatever one may

gaycalgary.com magazine 7 think of the Concerned Christians Coalition, the fact is chanting “Gay Militia here to stay, rightwing bigots go they were holding a private gathering in a private space away” and beating drumsticks together as they unfurl – a ballroom they rented and paid for. They have a right a Gay Liberation-style banner. Meanwhile, members of to their opinions, however misguided or incorrect they the Coalition are watching in surprise and fear, holding may be. hands, and praying loudly, no doubt convinced they are about to be martyred…I don’t know. Who knows, in a The evening was a fundraising dinner for Stephen Bois- post-9/11 world, what a bunch of disguised individuals soin who was brought before the Alberta Human Rights in army fatigues who just burst into a private fundraising Commission for allegedly anti-gay writings he had written dinner in a hotel ballroom are capable of doing. in The Red Deer Advocate. The complainant found them to be homophobic and a violation of the human rights of Apparently, what the members of the Gay Militia don’t lesbians and gay men in Alberta. The Commission does seem to understand is that infringements of another not charge or accuse; it merely investigates. Boissoin group’s freedoms is at least a misguided act. If that had chose to characterize this as a witch-hunt, and has ap- been an Apollo Western Cup Tournament Dinner, an parently contracted the services of a lawyer to counter sue ARGRA Dance, or the recent Coronation Ball, and a group the complainant in civil court. of shouting masked individuals dressed in fatigues burst in because they disagreed with our points of view or our I was made aware of the April 17th fundraiser dinner even existing, what reaction would there be from our com- being held at the Coast Plaza Hotel and sent out an email munity? Most reasonable people would see it as an unac- to those on my list, not all of who are Egale members, ceptable incursion on the rights of others. suggesting a demonstration be organized outside the hotel so that our voices remain heard. I was not able to Criticizing the action is not denying the diversity of organize or attend the demo. I would be in Ottawa at the opinion and styles in our community. I think my own re- annual Egale Board Retreat. cord stands strong on my support of such diversity. The “Gay Militia” was perfectly free to shout, chant, and beat Upon my return on the 19th, a Calgary Herald reporter their drumsticks together for the world to hear -- outside; enquiring if I had sent out an e-mail calling for an action that is democracy. Invading a peaceful assembly, even contacted me. He then informed me Boissoin was say- when we all clearly have enormous diffi culties with the ing “my” demonstrators had waded in to the middle of his messages being promoted at that assembly, is a criminal supporters wielding sticks and yelling epithets. offence. That by their actions they allowed the commu- My fi rst inclination was to assume Boissoin was en- nity to be tarred with a broad brush and damaged the gaging in his usual purple rhetoric. I knew some of the serious work that has been, and is being, done on behalf people who were at that demo and there was simply no of gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, two-spirited, transfolk, way such an occurrence would happen, or be allowed to and queers across Canada is not acceptable. happen. Boissoin then sent me an email with the com- This action has had repercussions they didn’t imagine ment “When you called your soldiers to arms, was this or didn’t care about. It was irresponsible, and the orga- your intent?” and proceeded to describe what happened. I nizers need to step up to the plate and take responsibility spent the better part of April 20th trying to unearth what and deal with the fallout that’s left. Hiding behind masks did happen and soon realized there were two separate ac- and shouting does not an activist make. Anyone can do tions. It was the second action Boissoin was referring to that. -- an action neither I, nor Egale, sanctioned. Stephen Lock is the Regional Director for Egale Canada and No one from the “Gay Militia” had spoken with the the Calgary Representative for The Canadians For Equal Marriage media to explain, defend, or justify their action. That, Coalition. He is also the producer and host of a semi-monthly glbt unfortunately, has been left to me. I suppose I could ha- radio show, Speak Sebastian, airing at 9pm on the 1st and 3rd ven chosen to say to media, “Sorry, no comment. Wasn’t Wednesday of the month on CJSW FM 90.9. Egale or me, so go away” but that isn’t how things work in the real world. I was being accused of orchestrating this, We are still looking for contributions to the Goliath’s Defence and I had no choice but to clarify the record. The more I Fund. Donations can be made by cheque or money order, payable clarifi ed the more it felt I was cleaning up somebody else’s to “Stephen Lock (trustee).” In the memo section write “to be held mess. in trust for the Goliath’s Defence Fund” and mail to: The Goliath’s Defence Fund, c/o The Calgary Eagle, 424-a 8th Ave SE, Calgary The Concerned Christians Coalition continues to state AB T2G 0L7. All proceeds go to defray the legal costs of the man I/Egale orchestrated the action inside the ballroom, and I charged as a found-in. am getting calls from as far away as New York. I have told Boissoin we were not involved. I have told media we were not involved. Yet it continues. A video shows what appears to be queer youth, dressed in army fatigues and bandanas pulled over their faces,

8 gaycalgary.com magazine gaycalgary.com magazine 9 PRIDE CALGARY By Jason Clevett “Change” is the operative word for this year’s Reinventing Itself In 2004 Pride celebrations from June 6 – 13, 2004. It was with a great deal of excitement that Pride Committee Co-Chairs Linda Craig and James Faulkner sat down on the patio at Money Pen- nies to tell gaycalgary.com about the plans for this year’s festivities.

10 gaycalgary.com magazine It’s evolved into a “people parade” rather than a gay pa- rade. Friends, family, co-workers, anybody can join it. That is what is very unique about it – people do feel they can jump in and feel safe, and they want to be a part of it. “We are really lucky this year to have so much community support.” Faulkner said. “Everything is new: the parade route, the street festival location, and the Pride Dance is at Hall D of the Roundup Center. We have really focused in the centre of the community and in quality locations. I don’t think when we fi rst started that we had any idea we would ever reach this level.” Pride has come along way from its humble beginnings fourteen years ago. Then it was a political rally, organized by Vicki Menzies, held in Center Street Park, and vastly different from today’s event. “It was an incredible thing, as some of the attendees were wearing masks because they knew media would be out. It was a political statement that it wasn’t safe to be out, and really 14 years is not that long ago. It has cer- tainly come a long way,” said Craig. “This is our second term together as co-chairs. When we compare what we did a few years ago to today, you can see a difference. With community support and people not being afraid to be out, we have come so far; it is quite do feel they can jump in and feel safe, and they want to be amazing actually,” Faulkner added. a part of it.” Craig has been involved with the Pride Committee for The street fair also took off, with Pride closing off a the past seven years and refl ected back on its evolution street and inviting vendors to sell their goods and estab- over that period. lish their names in the community. The Street Festivals have also featured the popular beer gardens, live musical “When I was fi rst there, it was a political statement. We performances, drag performers, and children’s activities would be down at the provincial buildings holding rallies. like face painting and a play area. Local bar staff and The parade would actually start there and run through owners, including Izora Jackson Jones in full drag, have downtown on a Sunday where there was no one to watch raised money by having gleeful people attempt to dunk it and see it, and there were not a lot of participants. them in the dunk tank. What has happened over those seven years is we have turned the event into more of a celebration. The parade This year the festival moves from its former location at and festival has been brought out to the community. With Connaught School to Tompkins Park on 17th Avenue. the parade route being on 17th Avenue, people will see Both chairs are excited about the move. it if they are just shopping on 17th Ave or just around “We are linking up with some incredible community as- there.” Craig recalled the fi rst time that she realized the sociations like the 17th Ave BRZ, who are allowing us to Parade had become accepted and a celebration. “The fi rst move the street fair to a very public location right in the time people started bringing out chairs along the route heart of the community. Moving it from the school ground and sat waiting for it [the parade] to come by was four is a big step in evolving and progressing the concept years ago; it was something I didn’t expect at all. To see of this whole party,” said Craig. “People who are walk- spectators, like at the Stampede Parade, made tears run ing along 17th Avenue will happen upon our wonderful down my face, and I was trying to tape it, but I couldn’t celebration and can be a part of it. Having it at the school see the screen because it was blurry. That was such ground was great, but you didn’t happen upon it; you an incredible moment for Calgary to have it turn into a were there because you knew it was there. Having it at celebration that anybody would come to and be a part of. Tompkins Park, it will be a neat opportunity for people to People would walk along watching the parade and then come and be a part of it.” jump into it. It’s evolved into a “people parade” rather than a gay parade. Friends, family, co-workers, anybody Faulkner added that the new location increases the can join it. That is what is very unique about it – people comfort factor for those who are not fully out or just newly

gaycalgary.com magazine 11 experiencing Pride. opposed to a community based on nationality, we are allowed to be a little more outrageous. There are parts “If you are not out or newly coming out, you can wander to it that other cities get carried away at. In Calgary, we down 17th for no apparent reason and wander in. If you try and tone it down, so the parade is something you can are not comfortable, you can say ‘Oh I was just wandering bring your kids to. Generally people only have a problem down 17th and saw this happening.’ When I was coming when they pre-judge.” out in Toronto, I went out by accident and did stumble across things. It made it easier.” “Gays and Lesbians are the only culture that crosses over every nationality and type of person.” Craig added. There was controversy in Edmonton last year when “Within a family, you may not have another gay person, Mayor Bill Smith refused to declare Gay Pride Week, be- and you have to connect to a community in some way. fore fi nally succumbing to public pressure and doing so. We are so diverse because we come from such a broad Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier, on the other hand, has background: single moms and dads to people without already announced he will proclaim Gay Pride Week for kids, wealthy to poor, sports-focused to drag queens; it all the second year in a row. The parade has long had sup- comes together. It’s an example of the gay community just port from the city and politicians, including former Prime like the Stampede Parade is an example of the straight Minister Joe Clark as Parade Marshal in 2000. The Com- community. For some people it will always be a political mittee is thankful for the support. statement just by existing. Those that want it to be it will; “It gives you a realization that we are as much a part of others it is just not an issue. I am very exhausted by the Calgary as any other community. It’s nice to have the sup- thought that gays and lesbians still have issues we have port and not feel like you have to apologize for asking for a to fi ght for, so to come to a party and just be surrounded park or contacting places. To have it there and recognized by acceptance is such an incredible feeling and what is great,” said Faulkner. we are aiming for. To have it once a year, this size of an event; it’s fantastic. We exist whether people like it or not, Part of what makes the celebrations so important is and to come out in such a public way is a feeling I hope that it allows those just coming out to see they are not people can realize. Those wondering whether they should alone. In the April issue of gaycalgary.com magazine, go or not, they should because there is nothing like it.” Verge owner Annette Nelson said “People say ‘why march in the parade?’ my response is ‘Do it for the 16 year old who feels they are alone in the world.’ When I saw my fi rst pride march on TV, even though it was small, I was like ‘Wow, there are people I can talk too.’” Faulkner and Craig agree with that statement. “It makes you realize that you are doing something for a good reason. When you go out to the bar, you frequently see the same people, and we all have friends who are outside bars and events, so when you see those people at Pride events it is quite nice,” said Faulkner. Craig agrees. “The most incredible thing I see is all the people I don’t normally see out. I don’t frequent bars and events a great deal. I am out enough to be surprised to see all of these people that I don’t know where they are the rest of the year, but all of a sudden during pride week, we see hun- dreds of people coming out that are a part of the event. That is what excites me, and why we do this, being a part of this team that creates this event. It is such an incred- ible feeling to see people feeling safe enough to come out into a very public event with lots of media. I don’t know where they come from, but they make a point of being there that day.” Others, however, criticize the parade as being too fl am- boyant and concentrating on aspects like the leather and drag communities or think that it is too political. The co- chairs wanted to clear up some misconceptions. “The preconceptions about drag queens or the leather community and such, they are part of the community.” Faulkner said. “Because we are an adult community as

12 gaycalgary.com magazine One of the great things about Pride is that it is so posi- know about you. It’s advertising we could never pay for.” tive. Those who attend are surrounded by like-minded When most people think “Pride Week,” they just think people and can feel free to be themselves in a public of the parade and the dance. However there is much more environment. In the past there have been concerns, such going on around Calgary during the week, with a number as talk of Reverend Phelps coming to boycott the parade, of the events not on such a big scale with a high media (he wasn’t allowed into the country) or a concern about profi le, allowing people who wish to participate at a more violence. Those concerns have proven to be unfounded. discrete level. “The fi rst year that we had the parade route along 17th, “There is a GLBT Film Festival the week before pride; we did have a number of volunteers that we positioned a Lesbian stand up comic is here on the 12th. Both the along the parade route as safety people with cell phones Calgary Men’s Choir and the Calgary Women’s Choir are and walkie talkies to keep an eye out, and the Police were putting a combined concert. The bars are involved with aware of the potential trouble,” Craig recalled. “Absolutely their own events like drag shows, and Money Pennie’s is nothing happened. It was a relief. There has not been any running the Lesbian show “The L Word” the full week,” issue since. Once we had a person with an anti-gay plac- said Craig. ard, and people watching the parade just surrounded that person. There was no physical contact, nothing was said “There is an art exhibit as well for the entire month as verbally, but it was a demonstration to that person that well,” Faulkner said, adding, “We don’t have all of the in- he couldn’t make a statement because he was outnum- formation from all of the groups yet. Everyone likes to do bered.” something because other than something like Christmas, which is so universal, groups don’t generally get together Faulkner put a different spin on Fred Phelps intended like this.” visit. Pride events are a huge part of the gay community, and “Phelps was a positive. All it did was promote us be- in cities like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver thousands cause it was news around the world. I don’t take it as the fl ock to the city to be a part of it. Calgary’s pride is quickly negative he tries to put a slant on, I look at it positively becoming a tourist draw as people take in Calgary’s because a) The community would really come out and unique hospitality. support Pride to negate him and b) The whole world will “It is interesting to hear folks who have attended Cal- gary’s celebrations say ‘This is great. It is so different from other cities; we love how intimate it is. It’s fun, fabulous and friendly.’ They love Calgary because it’s a different event,” said Craig. “Toronto and Vancouver have really hit their landmarks where we are still building,” added Faulkner. “This year, we will have incredible numbers again. It is such a nice feeling to have even a few thousand people come out. Part of our advantage right now is that we are not as large as the bigger centers. There is a feeling of security and intimacy.” For the average person, Pride runs for the week and then becomes a happy memory until the following year. For the Pride Board however, it isn’t long before things are kicked into gear again. The Pride Committee has its An- nual General Meeting in September. This particular Board of Directors has been together and planning since October 2003 to put together Pride 2004. “At the start, we have a meeting once a month, but now that it is drawing close we meet every two weeks, and soon enough it will be weekly. It’s amazing the amount of time that each board member puts in,” said Faulkner. “Different positions take different amounts of time, but each of them spends their own time doing things like the website, posters, sponsorship, the list goes on and on. This year we are lucky, we started out with 13 people, which is the maximum number you are allowed to have. We have never started with that many. We only lost one

gaycalgary.com magazine 13 person, which is unusual. During the AGM people put “When fi ve people run a board as opposed to twelve, their hands up, and within a month you lose half of them there is less promotion and ideas fl owing around. With 12 due to other commitments. This year our group wants to people there is such a buzz that people are coming to us make such a difference, they have all stayed. Linda and and calling us,” said Faulkner. “Without the new ideas, I could not do this on our own; it’s such a community ef- we are nothing; that is what keeps us going. So contribute fort. As well a lot of the bars and businesses have gotten or join the board because that is what makes it work so involved. Everyone is really excited about Pride, so this well.” year will be something special.” “We need to start planning for 2005. Anyone who is Craig refl ected on what 2004 means and how Pride have interested in being a part of this team has to let us know grown and changed. and step up,” Craig added, before concluding. “It is an amazing feeling to stand in the middle of the pride festival “Every year has been a building year. That is not to say with three thousand people around you and know that that past years haven’t been great or important, but each you were one of the team to create that event. There is year it becomes easier to build upon what already exists. no other feeling like it, and if you want to experience it This year we build on the street festival and parade, but contact us. We need help and ideas because we can keep we are moving it around and shaking it up. The 17th Ave growing and exploding.” Business Revitalization Zone came to the gay community to say ‘We want the party here, don’t go around the cor- ner.’ They want to be a part of this.” If would like to have your group reviewed in an up coming issue of GayCalgary.com Magazine or have com- With that in mind, the Co-Chairs put the offer on the ment or suggestions of groups to be reviewed, please table to be a part of Pride 2005. The Co-Chair position contact us at (403) 543-6970 or E-mail us at group- is a two-year term with one chair stepping down each [email protected]. year. This September James Faulkner will step down while Linda Craig will remain on for 2005. There is ample opportunity for others to join the board and be a part of crafting next year’s festivities.

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Sunday June 6 If you or you organization would like to be a The Verge - Parade after Party. Happy hour all by Sigrid Elliott from Chicago. Followed by DJ Pride Parade - Pride Calgary Presents the Gay vendor or volunteer in any way, please contact night long Goeffrey Pye Calgary.com Magazine Pride Parade Dean Burton at [email protected] Monday June 7 Friday June 11 or leave a message at 403-541-0064. Route: Starting Point - 2 St. SW and 17 Ave. SW Metro Boyztown & the Rekroom - Queer Detour - 9pm until 6am FIRE AND ICE 2004 West on 17 Ave. SW to 12 St. SW Check out the GayCalgary.com map for Festival as Folk night. Last weeks episode airs at 10: MAIN EVENT presented by Skylab Creative, North on 12 St. SW to 16 Ave. SW location. 00 p.m. All new episode at 11:00 p.m. Fairy Lifestyles Condoms, Interactive Male and End Point - Parking lot on 16 Ave. SW Backlot - After Parade Party. Private patio out Specials- XHi-Balls & Martinis $4.75 20oz pint Spectrum Promotions. DJ SERGE DUSCHENE Set-up time: 9:00am - 11:30am back. Doors Open at 2:00pm. of Kokanee $3.75 & Shooters $1.50. (Montreal), DJ DEKO-ZE (Toronto), DJ RICE Departure time: 12 noon - Rain or Shine (Calgary), SIGRID ELLIOTT (Chicago), JAIDENE Calgary Eagle - 3 pm until dusk “Reach for Tuesday June 8 VEDA (Calgary). 4th Annual All Night Pride For more information or if you are interested in the Gods” Dancer competition and After Pride Metro Boyztown & the Rekroom - Fairy Flicks bash featuring world-class circuit DJ talent, Volunteering for the Pride Parade Committee Parade Party. Fire and Ice Cd release presented 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Cum and watch a movie live vocalists, fire performers, drummers, hot please contact David Donald at (403) 804- by Spectrum Promotions and Skylab Creative. on our 8ft. screen munchies and of course drink Abercrombie go-go gods from across North 0534 or at [email protected] Immediately following the outlooks Street specials all night long. Domestic Beer $3.25, America. Tickets on sale at Priape, Giant 45 and Festival, please join us at the Eagle, where Check out the GayCalgary.com map for Parade 20oz pint of Kokanee $3.75 & Shooters $1.50 all Underground locations. some of Alberta’s hottest and hardest bodies Route. will compete for the centre stage at “Fire and The Verge - Pizza night. Specials all night long Fire And Ice - VIP Meet and Greet Dinner Pride Streetfestival - Pride Calgary Presents Ice 2004”. Pre-register at the Interactive Male 6pm until 9 pm at ESCOBA, 513 8th Avenue Wednesday June 9 the Outlooks Street Festival. booth following the Pride Parade. SW. Meet this year’s performers, enjoy a glass Metro Boyztown & the Rekroom - Amatuer of wine and a beautiful dinner before this year’s New Location at Tompkins Park, in front of Detour - God Save the Queens Pride Day Strip Contest. ShowTime 12:00 p.m. Cash hottest party. Reservations strongly suggested. Mount Royal Village. A variety of music and Show. With very special guest Willie Taylor from prize $200.00. Fairy Specials- XH-Balls $4.75 Darren or Steve, 403.543.8911 special presentations from the stylish Gazebo Vancouver. 2 Different Shows, one at 10:30 Shooters $1.50. in the park are certain to entertain you while and then at 12:30. Girl Friends - Amy Bishop at the Karma Cafe you shop and eat your way through the full Thursday June 10 2139 33 Avenue S.W. Starting at 8:30 p.m. Metro Boyztown & the Rekroom - The Ho block of community vendors. An eclectic array If you would like to join GFs at this event, Show hosted by Margaret Ho. ShowTime at 10: Metro Boyztown & the Rekroom - Mr. & of community organizations, street performers write us at [email protected] for further 30 & 12:30 - Cover $3.00. Fairy Specials- XHi- Ms. Hott Ass Contest. ShowTime 12:00 p.m. and munchies is the perfect way to spend an information. Balls $4.75 & Shooters $1.50 $200.00 in cash prizes Fairy Specials- XHi-Balls afternoon with your “family”. When you can’t $4.75 Shooters $1.50. walk any further, stop and relax for a while at Money-Pennies - After Parade Party on our the biggest ever Beer Garden, always a favorite. Roof Top Patio. The Verge - On The Verge of Fire and Ice Pride Events Continued on next page Fourth Anniversary Celebration. Live Vocals

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Pride Events continued from following page Show Industries) ten bar stations with full liquor Rainbow Pride Resource Centre, The Rek Room, get priority VIP invitation. menu, and food available for anyone who gets and the Verge.. Tickets can also be purchased at Metro Boyztown & the Rekroom - Cheap GirlsGo - ELVIRA KURT! The Gateway Lounge the munchies. Video projectors provided by the door the evening of the dance. Please note Thrills Pride Show. ShowTime at 10:30 p.m. SAIT Campus Centre. For info people can look GayCalgary.com. that AGLC law will be enforced. Therefore, you Fairy Power Hr. till 11:00 p.m. Domestic Beer & at the web: www.girlsgo.ca or call at 403- must be 18 yrs. of age and furthermore, if you HiBalls $3.25 Shooters $1.50 Dance Late! During the evening, there will be male and 510-2502 are under 25 you must have your I.D. with you. female dancers, flaggers and a choreographed The Verge - Night of lounging around. $2.50 No admittance without it! Metro Boyztown & the Rekroom - Open performance by one of Calgary’s premier highballs till 11 pm House/ No Cover. Fairy Power Hr. till 11:00 entertainers, Nina Tron, along with her back up Calgary Men’s Chorus - Concert at Vive La p.m. Shooter Specials all night long. Dance Saturday June 12 crew. We have secured one of Calgary’s most Compagnie, Rosa Centre, U of C. With Calgary Late! talented djs, DJ Mystare (along with other guest Women’s Chorus. Tickets available at Money Pride Dance - Celebrating its fourteenth year, djs) who guarantee a variety of the hottest Pennies and Priape. The Verge - Start the night off with a nice meal the Pride dance on Saturday June 12th will music. before the dance ..... dinner and drink specials prove to be the most spectacular event of the Fire and Ice - Melt Down Pool Party. Presented year. We have a new location, Hall D, in the Doors open at 8:00pm. Tickets are $20.00 by Fire and Ice 2004 and GayCalgary.com new Round Up Centre at Stampede Park. With and will go on sale May 14th at the following Magazine. The final splash before Pride comes to More Events will be in the June Issue. If your its vaulted ceilings and 50,000 sq. feet, there locations: A Women’s Place Books Store, a close. All the DJ’s, all the boys, add water and event is not list, please contact us at 543-6970 will be plenty of dance floor, a state of the art Adult Source, the Backlot, Detour, Goliaths, STIR!! Party begins at 11:00am. Attendees of or [email protected]. sound and lighting system (supplied by Allstar MetroBoyztown, Money Pennies, Priape, Fire and ICE 2004 and guests of the host hotel

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18 gaycalgary.com magazine Inglewood Community Centre, 1740 – 24th Sunday’s - Karaoke. at the Rekroom. 6:00pm to and don’t forget to mosey over to the shooter Thursday May 27th - Shooter Bar at Boyztown - Avenue SE 10:00pm. 50/50 tickets. bar for a shot for charity. Yep, it is that time again. Members of the 28th May 7th - Erica’s Birthday Karaoke at Money Wednesday May 19th - Wing Night Fundraiser Imperial House will be hosting the shooter bar Heading Out Pennies - Once again the ISCCA is proud to be at Money Pennies - Something new for the at Boyztown, some come down and visit with Sean (403) 234-8973 or [email protected] holding events at Money Pennies, thanks to ISCCA this year, a Wing Night Fundraiser. Come them and while there, have a shot for charity. http://www.glcsa.org/ the wonderful staff and management of this down and join members of the ISCCA for some Sunday May 30th - BBQ at the Backlot Peer group for men who are looking for an establishment. This is the kickoff to Erica’s delicious wings and buy some 50/50 tickets - Mmmmm, burgers and hot dogs, gotta love alternative social activity to the bar. Activities birthday weekend and the first fundraising event for your chance to win a little extra cash for the meat! The ISCCA will be down at the Backlot at vary and are fun and entertaining. The group held at Money Pennies. This fun-filled evening upcoming weekend! We will be there at 5: 4:00pm cooking up a storm. Burgers are only meets bi-weekly on Fridays from 7 pm to 9pm. gets underway at 9:00pm and 50/50 tickets as 00pm so join us then. $2 and hot dogs are only $1, with proceeds well as shooters will be sold for charity. Friday May 21st - Investiture BBQ at the going to the ISCCA charities. Illusions Calgary Sunday May 9th - Empress’ Birthday Show at Backlot - YAY, it is the return of the BBQ’s at the #206, 223 - 12th Ave. S.W.• (403) 234- Integrity Calgary Boyztown - She’s only been Empress for a few Backlot! Come down and join the ISCCA and 8973 Worship – Every Second Sunday of the month weeks and she is already having a party! Join your Emperor and Empress for a delicious hot http://www.illusionscalgary.org at 7pm. Meet at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, dog or hamburger at some very fabulous prices! your Emperor and Empress, along with their 1121 - 14 Ave SW. Christian fellowship for gay, Social club for Calgary and area transgender A hot dog is only $1 and a hamburger is only guests, for their first fabulous show as your lesbians, bisexuals and our friend and family. community members. Meetings held the third current reigning monarchs. The show begins at $2, with proceeds going to the ISCCA charities. Thursday of every month, from 7pm to 9pm, 10:30pm and the covercharge is the low price of The barbie fires up at 5:00pm. New Directions with occasional Saturday night socials, from only $3! As this is Erica’s birthday, make sure Friday May 21st - Stag & Stagette Bowling (403) 234-8973 or [email protected] 7 pm to 10 pm. Illusions provides a safe, she gets what she deserves and buy her some Party at Mountain View Bowl - Ooooh bowling, http://www.glcsa.org/ discrete and welcoming atmosphere, in which this sounds like a lot of fun! Have you been to shots from the ISCCA hosted shooter bar. $1.00 Drop in peer group to provide support and transgendered people can meet others of like one of these bowling parties? Well, you better from each shot sold goes to support the ISCCA resources for individuals who identify as mind. Illusions offers discretion, acceptance, come then for it is a lot of fun! This event is tied charities. Transgendered (cross dressers, transvestites, compassion and a safe place to express your in with Investitures as I am sure you can guess. Thursday May 14th - Shooter Bar at Boyztown drag kings and queens) or Inter-sexed. Every gender. Crossdressing is the purpose of the club, The cost to play is only $12.00 which includes - Yummy shooters! Come on down and join the third Thursday of every month, 7pm to 9pm but is not mandatory. your shoe rental and three games. The evening ISCCA for a shot for charity at the Boyztown at GLCSA. will get underway at 10:00pm and the address Inside Out shooter bar. Remember, $1.00 from each shot is #11, 3919 Richmond Road SW. Kitty Group 206, 223 - 12 Ave SW, Old “Y” Centre• (403) goes to charity. Saturday May 22nd - Investitures 2004 - Seven Phone: Nico (403) 605-6597 234-8973 Friday May 15th - Road to Investitures Show at Brides for Seven Brothers, A Country Wedding E-mail: [email protected] http://www.glcsa.org Detour - Detour you say? Yes, the ISCCA will be back at Detour to put on some fabulous shows at Boyztown - It is finally here! Welcome to Monthly Social – Every First Saturday of the Peer-facilitated youth group for GLBTQ ages for their patrons. HMISM Emperor Alexander Investitures, the night when the next Prince/ month at 7pm. At The Good Earth Café, 1504 15-25. The group aims to let youth know they and HMISM Empress Erica are gearing up for Princess and Duke/Duchess are crowned. Join - 11 Ave SW are not alone, and to connect them with their Investitures 2004 and this is the first preview of the ISCCA at 7:00pm at Boyztown to find out peers. Every Monday, 7 pm to 9pm at GLCSA. It things to come soon. The show will begin at 11: who your next Imperial House members will Pride Calgary is a funky and safe environment with a variety 00pm and the covercharge is only $5.00. be! The covercharge for this event is only $5 for Phone: Nico (403) 605-6597 of resources and activities. Sunday May 16th - Road to Investitures part what will be a very fun-filled evening. http://www.pridecalgary.ca Sunday May 23rd - Medieval Feast at the ISCCA – Imperial Sovereign Court of the 2 at Boyztown - Hmm, can we say Investitures Pride Week 2004 will be Sunday June 6th to Calgary Eagle - Another new event! Come down Chinook Arch are approaching soon? Is it possible that the Saturday June 12th, 2004. See page 15 of this and join the ISCCA, Emperor Alexander, Empress http://www.iscca.ca next Prince/Princess and Duke/Duchess will be issue for complete details. Erica and their Upper House for a feast of Non-Profit review in GayCalgary.com Magazine performing on this night? Who knows, come on medieval proportions at the Calgary Eagle at 6: June 6th - Pride Calgary Presents the November 2003 - Issue 1 and December 2003 down and check out the show, it begins at 10: 00pm. The cost for dinner is $15.00. GayCalgary.com Pride Parade starting at 17th - Issue 2 For Crown for Kids 30pm. 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20 gaycalgary.com magazine Ming More than Martinis

By Jason Clevett Review | Food One isn’t sure what to expect when they walk into Ming on 17th avenue. The name suggests Asian cuisine, but as we discovered it is so much more than that, with an excel- lent atmosphere and remarkable cuisine. My companion and I started off with the Ginger Beef with Jasmine Rice and the Baked Zebra. The Zorba is hummus, herb chevre bruschetta served with grilled fl at bread. In the fi rst of many unique fl avor combinations, the hummus and bruschetta mixed together remarkably well and proved to be a perfect starter. Bruschetta is com- mon in many restaurants, but in this case, it is something truly original. The Ginger Beef with rice is enough for a meal unto itself. The rice is perfectly fl avored; the jasmine is hinted at but not overwhelming, while the beef is sweet, rather than the spicy version that some restaurants offer. The beef is tender and not overcooked, and the ginger is not overpowering. The crispy noodles are delicious and add to the dish. Its no wonder this is what Ming is famous for! Our main course was also exciting. The “Red Square” burger was tender and juicy, and the red pepper mayo enhanced the fl avor without overpowering it. The burger will defi nitely be seeking out to use in my home. comes with your choice of side, but we couldn’t choose The “Path to Enlightenment” is another interesting between sweet potato fries and pepper wedges, so we had blend of Asian and Italian food, taking the fl atbread both. The sweet potato fries are cut thicker than in some “pizza” concept and adding a yogurt base and tandori other establishments, and were crispy and fl avorful. The chicken. The chicken was quite spicy, but there was just wedges were also quite good with a nice kick to them, and enough chicken to make it enjoyable without being too both types of fries were delicious either on their own or hot. The yogurt and cheese helped lessen the bite as well. with banana ketchup, a sweet and tangy condiment that I Although we were quite carnivorous, it should be men- tioned that Ming has a number of vegetarian dishes as well, all of which looked just as appetizing as our meal choices. At this point we decided to partake in some Ming’s famous martinis. The restaurant sports 18 different types, all named after famous people in history like Lee Harvey Oswald and Jacques Cousteau. I had the Marco Polo, a blend of citrus and coconut that would be ideal for sip- ping on Ming’s patio on a hot summer day while watch- ing people go by on 17th Ave. My companion’s Boutros Boutros was a rich chocolaty drink, ideal for sipping dur- ing dessert. For those who are not fans of martinis, Ming also has 8 different cocktails, champagne slappers, wine, and champagne including Dom Perignion!

gaycalgary.com magazine 21 The Dante’s Paradisio was the perfect fi nale to the meal. A spin on Tiramisu, with mascarpone, ladyfi ngers, and espresso cake. The dessert was mind-blowingly good, to the point where my companion was actually speechless. It was decadent, but not heavy. Each layer melted in our mouths. It is also an ideal sharing desert as it comes sliced in two. For us however, well, it was so good we couldn’t resist and ended up ordering a second helping to send us home blissfully full. Whether stopping for drinks and desserts or a full meal, Ming is defi nitely a place to check out. A unique atmo- sphere that is ideal for friends your that special someone combined with a variety of unique and tasty dishes makes Ming a must visit. Ming 520 17th Avenue SW Phone: (403) 229-1986 Every day 4:00pm to 2:00am http://www.minglounge.com

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22 gaycalgary.com magazine ISCCA Coronation 28 Event Photos

Photos by Steve Polyak of GayCalgary.com Magazine In Town Show at Detour

ISCCA State Dinner and Roast Additional photos also available on the GayCalgary.com web site.

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gaycalgary.com magazine 25 Apollo Western Cup Weekend

Photos by Steve Polyak of GayCalgary.com Magazine Apollo Western Cup Sporting Events

26 gaycalgary.com magazine Viva Las Vegas Apollo Western Cup Dance

gaycalgary.com magazine 27 PRIAPE

By Jason Clevett

For thirty years, PRIAPE has existed in Canada. Based out of Montreal, Quebec, the company does brisk business through- out Canada using its catalogue mail order service. In July of 2003, local customers rejoiced when PRIAPE opened a store on 17th Avenue, offering the convenience of OOnene yyearear ooldld aandnd countingcounting on the spot shopping without the wait or shipping costs. Gaycalgary.com sat down iinn CCalgaryalgary with PRIAPE’s Marcel Larochelle to talk about the fi rst year’s success..

28 gaycalgary.com magazine How long as PRIAPE been in existence? lot of the business on 17th is concentrated between 2nd and 8th street, and now it allows people to come further On November 11th of this year, we will celebrate our 30th down 17th. We are becoming a bit of a community itself. anniversary. You kicked off the store opening with a Gala event. PRIAPE started in Montreal as a mail order business. Why did you choose to go this route, and what was it Why did you choose to open a store here? like to put such an event together? Previously, everyone had to order merchandise through We wanted to do something special because there aren’t the mail. That was the goal behind opening a store in a lot of gay stores in Calgary. PRIAPE already was an Calgary and Vancouver, so people can physically see what established name through the mail order business, and they are buying. We wanted to cater to the clientele out based on the large size of the store, we wanted an offi cial west and have them see up close and personal what we opening. It was cause to celebrate. It was an overwhelm- have. The goal of the company was to have a store in the ing evening because so many people came, and the com- two major cities in the east, Toronto and Montreal, and munity was out in full force to wish us good luck and see the two main ones in the west, those being Calgary and the show. Production wise, it was harder to put together Vancouver. Everything for Calgary just fell into place so because I was not yet familiar with the city. Finding the rapidly that we were ready to go; we are still planning our right companies for camera crew, staging company, mod- Vancouver location. Presently, Calgary is the only location els and such required quite a bit of research. We had a in Western Canada. huge screen, and it was very visually appealing. We were PRIAPE has a lot that is only available through your lucky to have Mr. Devin Mills host the show and perform, store. The Calgary location alone sports more than and he did a fabulous job. 600 titles of adult fi lm, If someone hadn’t been many of which are not to the store previously, available elsewhere. Tell what could they expect us about what makes that when they come in the unique. door, and what do you of- As far as fi lm is con- fer? cerned, PRIAPE is the only We have our own cloth- Canadian distributor for a ing line. Our designer has number of titles. We buy done an incredible job. The the rights from the US Film entire line is not in the store Companies and are the yet, but it should be here only legal distributor. So in three weeks. We import frequently, but not always, underwear and bathing suit video stores that carry gay lines from Europe and the adult fi lms obtained them US. This year, we are the through us. fi rst ones in Canada to offer How was the process of AussieBaum clothing from opening your doors? Some Australia. They were the gay businesses struggle offi cial sponsors for the Gay with trying to fi nd the Games in Sydney, so that is right location and other very exciting. We also have hurdles. NYPD from the States; we are the fi rst to introduce that It was very smooth. We line to Canada. We try very weren’t expecting it to be so hard every year to introduce easy to be honest. The city a hot new line that may be was quick to provide us with well known elsewhere, and the proper paperwork and we get the rights to bring permits. The community it to Canada. The clothing itself has been very welcom- lines are becoming more and ing, that helps a lot as well. more important. The PRIAPE Our neighbours have been line of clothes is sold in 17 very cool; the businesses different cities, such as Mi- like to see places open and lan, San Francisco, London, create traffi c in this area. A Priape Calgary Grand Opening in October 2003 Paris and New York. We

gaycalgary.com magazine 29 have just broken into the Asian market as well. We are very happy with that. What sort of clientele does PRIAPE get? We have a mostly gay clientele, but we also get a great deal of straight women who come in now to buy clothes for their boyfriends, which is quite fun. They don’t ven- ture throughout the store they mostly remain up front. Sometimes they even bring their husband or boyfriend with them. People seem to be venturing through the store depending on their tastes. The nice thing about the store design is that it is broken down, the clothing line is at the front, the fi lms and other adult products are in the middle, and our leather selection is in the back. The store has both a front door facing 17th Avenue and a back entrance. Why? It was strongly recommended that we have a back entrance; we are glad we did it because it is very effective. There are two reasons why we have it. First is that some people want to be discrete and come in quietly and the back door allows for more anonymity. As well, it can be very hard to park on 17th, so it gives our clients space to leave their vehicles. Do you fi nd a lot of your clients are from out of town? We have a lot of visitors from Edmonton. We also have people who stop here all the time when they visit from the states. Do you supply mail order or are you strictly a retail establishment? At this point in time all mail order is still handled by the head offi ce and warehouse in Montreal. We are working on a set-up to do western Canadian orders from Calgary; we will see what comes of that. Besides retail, what is PRIAPE’s role in the commu- nity? This year will be a great experience for us because it is the fi rst time we will be a major part of the gay events in Calgary like Pride and the rodeo. We have sponsor events in Toronto for eleven years and Montreal for thirty, so we have experience in doing it. It will be exciting to partici- for giving us the support to get here. We want to be here pate in these events; there is a lot happening in Calgary. for a long time. We’re not here to pass through and go; As a company, we have a lot of community involvement, we hope to stay and grow within the community as well. but this being our fi rst year we have not done as much as we will be doing. We help the Make a Wish Foundation. Priape We will continue to get involved with charities and major 1322 17th Avenue SW events in Calgary like we do in Montreal and Toronto as (403) 215-1800 we grow. If would like to have your business reviewed in an up What are the goals of the company in Calgary? coming issue of GayCalgary.com Magazine or have We are very happy to have achieved our goal of opening comment or suggestions of businesses to be reviewed, here. The fi rst year is often diffi cult and critical, and we please contact us at (403) 543-6970 or E-mail us at have done all right; we are very grateful to the community [email protected].

30 gaycalgary.com magazine gaycalgary.com magazine 31 32 gaycalgary.com magazine gaycalgary.com magazine 33 Just Ask Nina! The Dish who dishes advice

you nowhere. You my child are the master of your own By Nina Tron destiny take control and good luck!!!! Be brave; be bold, and be strong. This life is yours for the taking – now go Dear Nina, and get it!!! There is this guy that I really like, a lot. He seems to be Sincerely interested, but this is where I always fl ake out. I seem to lack the ability of getting past this point. I can make con- Nina versation, but I can’t bed the guy. Can you help? Sexless Dear Nina, I have this friend we’ll call Sam, and I am very worried Dear Sexless, about him. The reason I’m so worried is because he is having unprotected sex with multiple partners. Recently Perhaps you should try being more direct. If you re- another one of our friends was diagnosed HIV positive. ally want this man then make your intentions known. Be This had no affect on Sam. I am not alone. Most of us in bold perhaps you should lay a big old kiss on him when our circle of friends are also he least expects it. You are holding back. Be bold, and concerned. But no one will besides what do you have to lose? If you really want this say anything to Sam, saying then you need to make the effort. Waiting around will get simply “we all make choic- es.” I am not only concerned about Sam, but the people he is sleeping with as well. Nina what would you do? Concerned Friend

Dear Concerned Friend, You have every reason to be concerned. Your friend Sam is taking his and poten- tially his multiple partners’ lives at stake. If this were a close friend of mine, I would sit him down let him know what his friendship means to me and how his behaviour is effecting the people who love him. And if that doesn’t work, try a group intervention. Hearing it from all of his

34 gaycalgary.com magazine friends at once may wake this boy up. Ultimately the deci- sion is his and his alone. The fact that your other friend was recently diagnosed as HIV positive has had no visible effect on Sam may just be a smoke screen. I’ll bet that deep down inside it has him scared. Talk to your friend. Let him know that there are resources available to him through AIDS Calgary. But before you sit him down for the chat, I would encourage you to check them out as well, so you can talk about the resources available to him. Yours truly Nina

I am here for you, and I look forward to hearing from you all, I can be reached at: [email protected] or Mailed to Ask Nina c/o GayCalgary.com Magazine, Suite 403, 215 14th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 0M2. You can also watch Nina every Sunday night at Detour, 318 17th Avenue SW, during God Save the Queens.

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gaycalgary.com magazine 35 36 gaycalgary.com magazine Queer Eye - for the Calgary guy (or gal) Events that happened around Calgary

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38 gaycalgary.com magazine Boy George at the Whiskey

gaycalgary.com magazine 39 40 gaycalgary.com magazine gaycalgary.com magazine 41 Spring 2004 Music with DJ Krazay Steve

By DJ Krazay Steve Review | Music Whether it be the playoffs, or getting out into ***** T.O.K. - Just Got Paid - For those people who gen- the sunshine, you’re going to need some great erally like Reggae Music, you have to check this hot tune. music to listen to. We all need something to Sure enough to have this full blast on the deck. Get those blow the mind away as we are swiftly moving pool n bbq’ parties ready. into a strong sexual season, spring. I know I **** LMC vs U2 - Take Me to the Clouds Above (Ex- sure do like to take long walks in parks down tended Mix) - Another pleasant remix. Puts you in a very the riverbanks. We all listen to our walkmans, happy go lucky mood. I know Whitney tried this; it is just mp3 players, perhaps, the lucky ones an iPod. nice to hear U2 in the background. Let us lock n load. DJ Krazay Steve’s rating system Check out some of these hot tunes ... *ok ** nice *** stimulating **** pleaser ***** run & get it! **** Nelly Furtado - Powerless (Widelife Club Mix) - After hearing all the mixes, this mix is the winner hands Good Luck Flames! If you wish to ask me to review a down. A swift walk down the river pathways, or perhaps certain track, then send an e-mail. I will try to give com- request it from your favourite DJ. ments when due! [email protected]. *** Sweet Rains - Slippin Away (Mike Rizzo Global Club Mix) - If you’re into a trance mode, you can always listen to this, which does trip me out. It reminds me a bit of the mid 90’s house/trance. Very nice vocals. ***** Sarah Brightman - Free - Well this track totally took me by surprise. This is so sweet that it makes a tear arrive on sweet notes. Sarah is vocals again are out of this world, amazing! Got to get! **** Ingrid - You Promised Me (English Club Mix) - Summer is coming at an alarming rate, and what better to pick up your spirits than this summer tune. This song is so “Cirque du Soleil” like, speaking of, do you have your tickets? This song is not connected in any way to Cirque, is it simply brilliant, like Cirque.

42 gaycalgary.com magazine A Sure Hit 6th Annual Fairy Tales International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

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