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GLBT RESOURCE • CALGARY & EDMONTON 2 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 3 4 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 Established originally in January 1992 as Men For Men BBS by MFM Communications. Named changed to 10 GayCalgary.com in 1998. Stand alone company as of January 2004. First Issue of GayCalgary.com Magazine, November 2003. Name adjusted in November 2006 to GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine. Publisher Steve Polyak & Rob Diaz-Marino, [email protected] Table of Contents Editor Rob Diaz Marino, editor@gaycalgary. com 7 The Pride is Right 14 Original Graphic Design Deviant Designs Letter from the Publisher Advertising Steve Polyak [email protected] 10 Tough Enough to Wear Pink? Contributors Working Toward a Future Without Breast Cancer Steve Polyak, Rob Diaz-Marino, Jason Clevett, Jerome Voltero, Kevin Alderson, Stephen Lock, 12 Capital Ex 16 Allison Brodowski , Mercedes Allen, IMU. Bringing The Culture of Edmonton to Center Stage URME , Christopher Garvey and the Gay and Lesbian Community of Calgary and Edmonton 14 The Body Groom: Shave Photographer Steve Polyak and Rob Diaz-Marino Everywhere! Videographer Your “Fruit Salad” Will Thank You Steve Polyak and Rob Diaz-Marino 16 Map & Event Listings Please forward all inquiries to: GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine Find out what’s happening Suite 100, 215 14th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2R 0M2 23 The Calgary Fringe Festival Phone (403) 543-6960 or toll free (888) Calgary Goes to the Fringe of Artistry 543-6960 25 Q Scopes Fax (403) 703-0685 “Practice economy, Gemini!” 12 E-mail [email protected] Print Run Monthly, 12 times a year 26 Adult Film Review Tagteam, H2O, Mirage, Line-up Masthead continued on page 6 28 Q Puzzle “Togged Out” 29 Taking Pride 31 Western Canadian Pride Campout 2007 The Largest Gay Campout in the West 32 Caught in a Sugar Rush

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6 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 The Pride is Right Letter from the Publisher

Martha Stewart mum- By Rob Diaz-Marino mifi cation of a willing audience member. It was a novel thing for us to attend Edmonton Gay With a selection of Pride this year, as it was the fi rst time we have been props and items, each to a Gay Pride event outside of Calgary. We were candidate wrapped up extremely glad to be a sponsor of both cities this and dressed up their month, but it made for a very busy two weeks. volunteer. The winning mummifi cation – what In Calgary it fi nally didn’t rain on our parade! In fact, looked to me like a gar- it was a beautiful day and probably the best attended Gay dening grandma gone Pride I have seen in the last fi ve years that I‘ve been out. horribly wrong - was The parade was signifi cantly better than the 10-minute won- described by judges as ders of years prior, and following it a sea of people, all con- reminiscent of Michael verging on Olympic Plaza. Not a single protestor that I saw, Phair. This was a name but thank god, nothing like the scandal that marred Gay that I would be hearing Pride last year. With the sun still out, people stayed longer a lot this weekend. at the street festival rather than immediately running out to Indeed, Steve and the bars. The plaza pool was full of water which turned into I were both amazed a large wet dance fl oor, on which many youth frolicked as at how often we saw the DJ blasted tunes across the park. Liberal MLA Laurie Blakeman and City Councillor Michael We did our usual routine of popping over to photograph Phair – they were at practically every Edmonton Pride event all of the post parade parties at the bars. At fi rst, things that we covered! Even at the Northern Chaps Mr. and Ms. were a little slow but picked up as the street festival wound Leather Competition, both showed up. They presented down. The Backlot was full of chatter and laughter; Money Laurie with a T-Shirt that read “Member Leather Assembly”, Pennies was decked out with major rainbow banners, and but Michael stole the show when he turned up in full leather had a live band and outdoor beer garden; Twisted had the gear. To the audience’s delight, he was escorted onto the fi rst ever female version of their Wet Wednesday competi- stage and spanked by a leather daddy twice his size! He was tion, and gave away some rather large door prizes; the patio also the fl amboyantly dressed umpire at the softball game at the Eagle was so packed that you couldn’t move, and that pitted members of Edmonton’s gay community against Barry was on the grill serving burgers. It was a day of cel- the City of Edmonton Police. Sadly we lost, but seeing the ebration…and in our case, satisfi ed exhaustion. policemen changing back into their uniforms was ample compensation. To attend Edmonton Gay Pride, we regrettably had to cut out on our Calgary Pride Dance (though our writer Ja- One event that particularly impressed us was the Mayor’s son still showed up to snap some photos). The parade in Brunch, attended by Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel him- Edmonton was fabulous but didn’t seem to go on as long self! Proceeds of the event went to sponsor Camp fYrefl y, as Calgary’s. A nasty downpour started just as things were and they announced the launch of a new scholarship spe- wrapping up, leaving everyone running for cover on their cifi cally for members of way to the street festival. Though the rain subsided, the the GLBT community. clouds still hovered ominously over the festivities. I have to It would be monu- admit that Edmonton’s street festival beat ours out with the mental if we could get larger venue of Churchill Square. The beer garden encom- Calgary’s mayor more passed a stage where various drag queens and performers involved with our Gay from The Roost and Buddies put on a fabulous show to keep Pride festivities…may- the masses entertained. This included a relay race on the be in time. sidelines, where drag queens and Edmonton Pride volun- My birthday this teers competed for fun. year fell on a Monday, Although I usually stay behind in Calgary, the long list of however I celebrated it events happening during Edmonton Pride (some of which the Sunday while we overlapped one another) made Steve insist that I come along were still in Edmon- to help. The night before the Parade, I photographed the ton. After the softball Northern Chaps Leather Cocktails held at The Roost. There game, Steve and I split was quite a large contingent of people in attendance from off from the masses to Calgary, which made me feel at home. The Mr. and Ms. go out for a wonderful Edmonton Leather candidates were given a fun challenge: dinner. Later in the

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 7 evening we went to the Roost for their Sunday drag show. we were lucky enough to get a proper camping ground with It wasn’t quite as wild as my past birthdays at the Calgary hook-ups, rather than being in overfl ow as we did the last bars – mainly because I wasn’t in the mood for drinking till I time. It’s a relief for us, because running two laptops off a felt sick. Joe, the assistant manager of the Roost, was kind power inverter seemed a little risky! I wish we didn’t have to enough to offer us the few drinks I was willing to have, but bring them at all, but we have our share of responsibilities introduced me to a vile concoction called a “snakebite” to while we’re up there. clinch it all. I nearly refused to drink it until I was told it Don’t forget, if you need to get back and forth between contained $8 worth of premium Jack Daniels. Grudgingly Symon’s Valley and downtown Calgary, the Rodeo Bus will I downed it…I’ll really never be a hard liquor kind of guy. be running all three days from early morning (Saturday and Drag queens Binky and Vanity even congratulated me on the Sunday) to late at night. The posters are up at the bars, and mic and worked me into their hilarious banter. Although I postcards are available for you to take for a convenient list of was in a yet unfamiliar city, I still felt like I was in the com- stop addresses and the schedule. Failing that, the informa- pany of friends. tion is available at www.gaycalgary.com/rodeobus. During peak hours, there will be two separate buses running to cover the 5 stop locations, so if you get on at Symon’s Valley Fighting Hate with Hate? please verify that particular bus is going where you need it Steve went back up to Edmonton the very next weekend to. On the schedule, pick up times for the downtown stop for their dance and closing ceremonies. As he was return- locations are grouped into a single “Calgary Stops” time; the ing on the Greyhound Monday morning, he was witness to traffi c makes it impossible to designate exact times for each an incident as passengers were loading onto the bus. An individual location. As long as you are at waiting at the stop old man who appeared to be in a bad mood to begin with, come the listed time, you should not miss the bus. started trying to dictate where a Chinese man – a complete Of course the Calgary Stampede will be another fun diver- stranger - could sit, all the while mumbling racist slurs quite sion this month. Jann Arden will be performing during audibly to himself. The poor Chinese man, who did not Sneak-a-Peek on July 5th, but read the article on page 44 speak fl uent English, didn’t really understand what was go- for more details. Also, Steve and I will likely both be attending on. A number of other passengers saw this happening, ing the Capital EX event in Edmonton since we have never and came to his defence. been to it before (pg. 12). Otherwise things should be pretty As the old bigot became more belligerent, one passenger quiet as we enter the lazy summer months once again. I’m started calling him a “bigoted fag” and a cocksucker. Isn’t looking forward to having a little more time to get caught up that the pot calling the on all the things I have been putting off. It’s defi nitely going kettle black? Before the to be a summer of change. situation was able to escalate any further, the bus driver intervened and the bigoted Bar Banter – Time to Cut the Crap man was promptly kicked Personally I really hate bringing up gay community poli- off. Though Steve was pretty tics in the publisher’s column. I really really really hate it. I offended by the homophobic wrack my brain for any alternate way of dealing with it that slurs, nobody else seemed doesn’t involve legitimizing the often petty issues in print. dissatisfi ed that the homo- But I fear for the future when people start doing unforgiv- phobe stayed. able things on the premise of a half-baked rumor, so in the In a perfect world I sup- end I only do mention this tripe to try and defl ate the issues pose Steve could have said through awareness. In the gay publishing industry, our “I’m a faggot and a cock- magazine is an anomaly for the fact that we have garnered sucker – I don’t want to be support from all gay bars in Calgary as long as we have. In associated with this jackass!” most other cities across Canada and the US, such a thing is In a departure from reality, completely unheard of. But when bar politics get nasty and an angry donky might get up things start to come unravelled, we are the fi rst ones to feel from one of the seats and say the pinch. We still haven’t been able to get the larger bars in “I’m a jackass, and I don’t Edmonton to advertise consistently. People have described want to be associated with it to us as: if a bar thinks their competition might advertise, this bastard!” And then a they won’t advertise themselves. This makes it very diffi - guy without a father…well, cult to support the Edmonton community when we are not you get the picture. But the receiving full support in return, due to this warped philoso- irony of it all is just sicken- phy. But we hope to move them to the spirit of cooperation, ing. Bigotry and faggotry eventually. defi nitely don’t mix. There’s a well known saying: the two things you don’t discuss with your friends are Religion and Politics. There is good reason for that. They are two issues that people feel This Month passionately about, and unfortunately ones where people I’m really looking forward are destined to disagree. There are rarely any right answers, to the ARGRA weekend as only popular opinions. However many will argue (to the this year we are a Platinum death?) that theirs is the correct one. Maybe if everyone in sponsor! We have rented an RV again, but this time Continued on page 48

8 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 9 Tough Enough to Wear Pink? Working Toward a Future Without Breast Cancer

By Rob Diaz-Marino Review | Fashion The color Pink has held a special place in The 2007 Calgary Stampede opens with 30-Hours of Tough on Thursday, July 5th at 4pm, with a $3 park the gay community, but admission to Sneak-a-Peek, where 100 per cent of paid ad- this Stampede it is going mission will go to the campaign. See Jann Arden perform to take on a whole new on the Coca-Cola stage for free with your admission fee! meaning for everyone. The fundraising event concludes with a cheque presenta- The last thing you might tion on July 6th at 10 pm during the Evening Show. imagine is a big rug- It’s estimated that 22,300 women and 170 men will be ged cowboy, a symbol diagnosed with breast cancer in Canada this year. This of virulent manhood, year the most courageous cowboys and cowgirls in the wearing this color – but world will be wearing pink... and so can you! expect it to ﬁ ll the streets this Stampede season. For more information: http://www.toughenoughtowearpink.com Tough Enough to Wear http://cs.calgarystampede.com/deals/tough.html Pink (TETWP) is a Wrangler initiative that recognizes the http://www.lammles.com/showcase.htm tens of thousands of courageous individuals across Photos included with article is from the Lammle’s Fashion Canada who face breast show at Twisted Element cancer every day. Wrangler, Lammle’s Western Wear & Tack, the Calgary Stampede, and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) have teamed up this year to launch a special campaign with the goal of creating a future without breast cancer. The event entitled “30 hours of Tough” will help to kick off the Calgary Stam- pede. An integral part of painting the Stampede and Stampede Parade pink is to get participants to dress accordingly. This is where Lammle’s Western Wear & Tack comes in with a new and fashion- able product line. Purchas- ing men’s or women’s shirts from the TETWP line not only gets you a special dis- count on a pair of Wrangler jeans, but the net proceeds from the merchandise will go to the CBCF – Prairies/ NWT chapter’s fundraising campaign. While you’re there, check out their wide selection of clothing – everything else you’ll need to cowboy-up!

10 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 11 Capital Ex Bringing The Culture of Edmonton to Center Stage

By Allison Brodowski Community|Spotlight Our neighbors to the north are gearing up for the biggest showcase festival of the season: Capital EX. If you had three words to describe Capital EX, the phrase “summer’s biggest celebration” might come to mind. The original title for the city-wide event was Klondike Days and it all began with a local exhibition of the Edmonton Agricultural Society on October 15th, 1879. Now the renamed and reclaimed Capital EX festival will span from July 19th through to the 29th and will be featuring such stars as Nelly Furtado, Our Lady Peace, Hot Hot Heat, Hedley, Blue Rodeo, Credence Clearwater Revisited, Three Days Grace some towering at forty fi ve feet tall are the main attraction and many many more. The festival features a for this theatrical show case. This Canadian brain child colourful line-up of big-name stars, family fun, is making its debut in Edmonton before embarking on shopping and midway that attracts more visitors a world tour which will hit Winnipeg and Toronto before than most other city festivals combined. crossing over to Europe. The show requires the full arena of the Rexall center because of the creatures’ immense As Canada’s largest non-profi t agricultural society, size. Northlands produces the exhibition on behalf of the community, putting on the year’s biggest party for its citizens Australian-born Bruce Mactaggart, who is one of the and about its citizens. “Capital EX celebrates and refl ects show’s creators, has said “This is a show that could only the best aspects of the community year-round, confi t in arenas, as the creatures are so absolutely immense densed into the 10 biggest days of the year,” says Laura in size. It is the closest thing you’ll ever get to experience Gadowsky, Northlands volunteer director responsible for what it was like when they walked and ruled the earth.” Capital EX. In this year’s line-up, you’ll see community Based upon an award-winning BBC Television series, representation through sports, arts and multi-cultural the show depicts the evolution of dinosaurs, complete programs, as well as the kind of big concerts, variety with the climatic changes and tectonic movements that shows and engaging kids’ entertainment that refl ect the took place allowing them to survive for so long. With surrounding Edmonton community. almost cinematic realism, Walking with Dinosaurs has One of the primary features at Rexall center will be a scenes of actual interactions between dinosaurs. The au- show hosted by a bevy of 200 million year old guests. dience sees how carnivorous dinosaurs evolved to walk on Walking, fully animated dinosaurs, most fi fteen feet tall, two legs, and how herbivores fended off their more agile

12 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 predators. The creatures in Walking With Dinosaurs were created by the world’s best animatronics and special effects specialists who worked on movies such as Stars Wars Episode III and the Matrix. “This brings some of that same technology to full life before their eyes. The computer software and hardware we have developed is based on the systems used to control animatronic creatures in feature fi lms.” Says Mactaggart. It is fi tting that such a show premier in Alberta, famous for our historically rich badlands where digging up a Ju- rassic friend can be no further away than the royal Tyrell Museum in Drumheller. Other events include: A FIFA World Cup Soccer Game (under 20 men’s) with the fi nals being broadcast later in July from Toronto; a Harry Potter book launch taking place on July 21st corresponding to the book release which include themed events and games for the kids and adult fans alike; an Art Garden and Art Vending machine, sion, which is less than the cost of a movie.” courtesy of Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts; Mural Mo- saic showcasing a compilation of small paintings by local artists to create one huge masterpiece; Miniature Gallery Capital EX consisting of 300-piece mini-gallery presented by Night of July 19th – 29th Artists, including The Paint Spot’s Shop generous offer- Edmonton, Alberta ing of art demonstrations and classes. In support of our Advance tickets available. troops in Afghanistan a C.F.B Fun Town will feature as 1-780-471-7210 part of Family Fun Town an interactive children’s attrac- www.capitalex.ca tion that delivers commodity group information through fun “farm chores”. Kiyanaw – A First People’s Showcase is doing its part to ensure that the presence of the Native Canadian groups in northern Alberta is accurately represented at Capital EX. The exhibit includes arts, crafts and live entertainment. Another headlining feature of this year’s festival will include the Northern Star Talent Search which has a proud history of launching the careers of talented young performers from the area. Capital EX has been representing Edmonton and the surrounding community as the city’s biggest summer festival over a colourful and proud history. The events scheduled are sure to please everyone from kids to up and coming Canadian stars. “It’s all here at Capital EX for the price of gate admis-

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 13 The Body Groom: Shave Everywhere! Your “Fruit Salad” Will Thank You

By Jerome Voltero Review | Product So maybe you like your body smooth, or you want to turn that wild forest into a neatly groomed garden. In the past, managing your body hair has been – sometimes quite literally – a pain in the butt. Finally there’s a non-excruciating alternative to waxing, and a much less dangerous alternative to taking a razor blade to the family jewels (or places you need a mirror to see). Philips recently released the new Body Groom elec- tric shaver, a product exclusively for men that is designed to make it easy to tackle body hair in some of your most sensitive areas. Trimming the pubic area can add what Philips refers to as an “Optical Inch” – that is, the impression of greater length where it counts. In addition to that, thick body hair can be a breeding ground for bacteria, so proper grooming can actually reduce certain forms of body odour. Besides, why hide nice pecs and a six-pack under a “shaggy pelt” – trim it back a little and you can have the best of both worlds! What makes the body groom unique is that it combines a shaving foil with two trimming blades, making it possible to shave by pushing or dragging the head across your skin. The trimming blades cut down longer and coarser hairs, while the hypoallergenic foil cleans up stubble for a close shave. You can also clip on one of the three trimming combs to achieve different lengths, and by rocking the head from front to back, you can create a transition from shorter to longer hair. The best part is no skin irritation: no cuts or friction scrapes, and it only that the unit is designed to minimize hair pulled a hair once when I pushed too hard in an area I pulling and shaver burn – which would hadn’t trimmed fi rst. hurt that much more on your privates. The ultimate test was the coarse hair on my partner’s Philips was kind enough to send us a back…you know you love someone when you have the demo unit to try out, and we really put it patience to shave their back hair. And you know someone to the test. Their literature says that on loves you when they don’t get mad at your really nasty a full charge, the unit can last for up to hack-job – but that was the past, and I digress. The body 5 hours of shaving (as if you’d need that groom actually did pretty decent! Perhaps dry-shaving much). They weren’t kidding though – we wasn’t the way to go in this case, as it couldn’t get some left it charging in the stand for maybe 10 minutes before of the really thick stubble. But in the end it was still we used it and it kept going for an hour solid. In fact, we smooth to the touch, and nothing two minutes with a ra- fi nished with it before it had a chance to run out of juice. zor couldn’t clean up. As long as I went slowly and didn’t During that time we tried a number of things. Although push too hard, it didn’t tug any hairs either. the unit can be used for wet-shaving in the shower, we Cleaning the unit afterward was also really easy. Shav- fi gured water would only soften the hairs – thus we kept ers that I have used in the past have been a nightmare to everything dry to test its limits. After shaving my crotch reassemble after cleaning, since you have to make sure totally smooth, I was pleased to note that I felt absolutely

14 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 all of the components are meshing properly when you clip it shut again. However, the Body Shave’s head pops off in modular layers that are intuitive to reassemble – it’s as easy as clicking them back into place. One thing that proved a little tricky was removing the trimming combs once I had clipped them onto the head. My ﬁ rst instinct was to pry the front or the back, which ended up popping the entire head off the unit. Serves me right for not reading the manual – the trick is quite simple and the combs detached easily once I applied it. Another thing particularly endearing about the Body Groom is the website, shaveeverywhere.com. The interactive site is hilarious to watch, but does a masterful job of explaining the product with enough humor to diffuse any embarrassment. After you see it, I promise the “Fruit Salad” reference will ﬁ nally make sense!

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gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 15 Events Listing Find out what’s happening

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Calgary (403) 923-3953 Calgary Frontrunners Running Club Sexual Health Centre started as a volunteer based, http://www.miscyouth.com Saturday, June 30th grassroots organization and has been providing When: 9 am on Saturdays, [email protected] (8am-10am) Pancake Breakfast comprehensive sexuality education and counselling (9am) Contestants Meeting Where: Update! Coffee Junkies -795 1 Avenue SW A benefit show for the Miscellaneous Youth Network, (no longer meeting at Eau Claire Y) programs to the Calgary community since 1972. In Fake Mustache is guaranteed to please! Come see First time competitors must attend. the early 70’s, CBCA’s work focused on improving What: Walkers and Runners between 5 km – 15 our boys strut their stuff at Soda, the first Thursday (10am) Roping Events access to birth control and increasing support for km from sub 5 min/km pace to 10 min/km pace. of every month. $5 cover. $2 cover under 18. (12pm) Grand Entry & Rodeo Events women facing unplanned pregnancies. Since that Who: All are welcome - Typically about 15-20 men Advance tickets available at Barbies Shop. (6:30pm) Dinner time Calgary Sexual Health Centre has evolved to Doors at 5 pm and tickets must be purchased in and women depending on the weather conditions All Ages show starts at 7:30. 18+ show starts Contact: E-mail [email protected] or include a range of services to ensure that individuals advance. are able to make informed choices about their at 10:15. (9pm-2am) Bud Light Barn Burner Dance call Tim at (403) 660-6125 sexual and reproductive well being. Our programs Gay Prairie Alumni Saturday, July 1st Calgary Gay Fathers promote sexuality as a normal, positive and healthy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gayprairiealumni/ (8am-10am) Pancake Breakfast [email protected] part of life to be valued and respected. Currently This group is for all gay/lesbian/transgendered (10am) Roping Events http://www.geocities.com/calgaryfathers the Calgary Sexual Health Centre offers education alumni of Prairie Bible Institute and/or Prairie (12pm) Grand Entry & Rodeo Events and youth peer education programs, counselling High School in Three Hills, Alberta. It’s purpose Peer support group for gay, bisexual and (5pm) Doors open at the Driftwood Hall and groups for women who are questioning their is twofold: First, social -- to renew old friendships questioning fathers. Meeting twice a month (8pm-2am) Awards Ceremony and Money sexual orientation. and make new ones. Second -- to talk about Pennies Happy Trails Dance Calgary Humane Society RU a lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirited or queer our common experiences as gay people at a See our ad on page 47 youth, ages 17-24? RU interested in helping make fundamentalist school. Any other questions, please Monday, July 2nd (403) 250-4455 Calgary a safer place for people of diverse sexual feel free to ask. (5pm) ARGRA’s Official Survivor Party http://www.calgaryhumane.ca orientation? If UR, we are looking for dynamic Money Pennies Eatery & Bar (1742 – 10th Ave volunteers for our Anti-Homophobia Program. Girl Friends SW) Animal Adoptions and for Prevention of Cruelty to This program is intended to raise awareness http://members.shaw.ca/girlfriends Animals (10pm) The Last Stand and understanding among students about the Girlsgo Productions Calgary Eagle (424A 8th Ave SE) Calgary Men’s Chorus experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, two spirited, (403) 510-2502 (403) 262-6295 transgendered, queer and questioning youth. 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September 3rd 10:00am to At Money Pennies (upstairs) 1742 - 10 Ave SW 18 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 GLASS, Gay & Lesbian Association of Students ISCCA – Imperial Sovereign Court of the Positive Space Committee at Mount Royal and Staff Chinook Arch College 279R Student Union Club Spaces http://www.iscca.ca 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW University of Calgary Phone: 403-440-6383 Twisted Lounge Open Shows - Every Wednesday at http://www.ucalgary.ca/~glass Web: www.mtroyal.ca/positivespace The Twisted Element Lounge (1006 11th Ave SW), (403) 220-6394 Email: [email protected] Doors open at 9pm, show starts 9:30pm GLCSA - Gay And Lesbian Community Services The Positive Space Committee at Mount Royal Backlot BBQ’s - Every Friday, The Backlot (209 Association 1 College works to raise awareness and challenge - 10th Ave SW)Starting in June #4, 1230A 17th Avenue SW the patterns of silence that continue to marginalize (403) 234-8973 Texas Lounge Shooters - Every Saturday, 8pm- lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-gendered, two-spirited http://www.glcsa.org Midnight at The Texas Lounge (308 - 17th Ave SW) and queer (LGBTTQ) individuals. Peer Support and Crisis Line - Front-line help service Integrity Calgary Pride Calgary for GLBT individuals and their family and friends, http://members.aol.com/DWFrancis/integrity.html (403) 262-3410 or anyone questioning their sexuality. Please click http://www.pridecalgary.ca A transdenominational Christian fellowship under here for further information on our Peer Support the auspices of the Anglican Church, for gays, See our ad on page 34 Program. lesbians, bisexuals, and our friends. We have for Pride Tribal Awards - July 21st, 2007 7:00pm 24-Hour Info Line - Calgary’s resource directory the moment stopped our monthly Eucharist on to 10:00pm at Location: The Auburn Saloon for information, events, business referrals, the second Sunday of the month at 7:00pm in 163 115 9 Avenue SE, First annual Pride Tribal organizations and support for the GLBT community. St. Stephen’s Anglican Church (1121- 14 Avenue awards, celebrating the acheivements of many and S.W.): NO SERVICES TILL PRIDE recognition of those who made the difference this Library - A great selection of resource books, fiction, year in the Pride Festival. Come celebrate and see non-fiction, videos and everything in between, all St. Stephen’s Anglican Church is a very welcoming who wins the Catagories for Best Floats, Walking with a queer perspective. community that you may consider going to, Group, Best Business and Non Profit Organizaiton they worship every Sunday morning at 8:00 Drop-In Center - A safe and supportive environment during the 2007 Pride Parade. See who wins Best am (traditional prayer book service) and the for one-to-one peer counseling for many issues Tribal Awards in the Community. Performances by contemporary worship service at 10:30 am. surrounding family, coming out, homosexuality, local artists! Enjoy some great Food and drinks at loneliness and other issues. Rainbow Community Church of Calgary meets at the Auburn Saloon! Hill Hurst United Church off (Kensington Close NW). Unity Pages - A service directory of GLBT or GLBT- They’re a GLBTQ etc. church (and straight folks are Pride Rainbow Project friendly businesses, organizations, and services welcome too!) that seeks to provide tools for the [email protected] within Calgary. spiritual journey thorough developing a supportive http://www.priderainbowproject.com Heading Out community. They are an interdenominational church The Pride Rainbow Project was started in Fall 2003 (403) 234-8973 in the Christian traditions with an evangelical and by 4 youth of the Unitarian Church of Calgary. http://www.glcsa.org/ open flavour. Sundays at 4 PM. Pre-service prayer The Pride Rainbow Project is a project designed gathering at 3:30. Peer group for men who are looking for an to show support for same-sex marriage in Canada alternative social activity to the bar. Activities vary Knox United Church and elsewhere. It is a fabric rainbow banner and are fun and entertaining. The group meets 506 - 4th Street S.W. • (403) 269-8382 approximately 5 feet wide, and the goal is to make the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7 pm http://www.knoxunited.ab.ca/ it 3.2km (2 miles) long, in order to break the world to 9 pm. record (set by a group in Florida at 1.25 miles)! Knox United Church is an all-inclusive church It contains the 6 colours of the pride flag: Red, HIV Peer Support Group located in downtown Calgary. A variety of facility Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple. The project (403) 230-5832 rentals are also available for meetings, events and is youth run, but anyone can help!. [email protected] concerts. Primetimers Calgary Illusions Calgary Worship Services E-mail: [email protected] (403) 234-8973 Wednesdays - Communion Service 12:10 pm http://www.primetimerscalgary.com http://www.glcsa.org Sundays - 11:00 a.m. September to June Sundays - 10:30 a.m. in summer July and August. Prime Timers Calgary is designed to foster social Social group for Calgary and area transgender interaction for its members through a variety of community members (cross dressers, transvestites, New Directions social, educational and recreational activities. It is drag kings and queens). Illusions provides a safe, (403) 234-8973 or [email protected] open to all gay and bisexual men of any age and discrete and welcoming atmosphere, in which http://www.glcsa.org/ respects whatever degree of anonymity that each transgendered people can meet others of like mind. Drop in peer-support group to provide support and member desires. Illusions offers discretion, acceptance, compassion resources for individuals who identify as transsexual and a safe place to express your gender. Cross- Rainbow Community Church or inter-sexed. The group meets every 3rd Friday of dressing is the purpose of the group, but is not See our ad on page 37 the month from 7 pm to 9 pm at GLCSA. mandatory. Hillhurst United Church If you are transsexual, or know of someone who 1227 Kensington Close N.W. Inside Out is, please contact our office for information and Website: http://www.rainbowcommunitychurch.ca (403) 234-8973 assistance. You are not alone! There is support! E-mail: [email protected] http://www.glcsa.org PFLAG Calgary The Rainbow Community Church is an all-inclusive Peer-facilitated youth group for GLBTQ ages 15-25. (403) 234-0445 ext 801 church. Everyone is welcome (and we mean it!). The group aims to let youth know they are not Services are held every Sunday afternoon at 4:00 alone, and to connect them with their peers. Every PM. Monday, 7 pm to 9pm at GLCSA. It is a funky and safe environment with a variety of resources and Rocky Mountain Bears activities. http://www.rockymountainbears.com

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 19 Safety Under The Rainbow http://www.thesharpfoundation.com Radio Show – Every second & forth Wednesday ATP, Alberta Theatre Projects 36 from 9-10pm. Focus on sexuality; gay bisexual Phone: (403) 294-7402 http://www.safetyrainbow.ca Annual General Meeting, July 17, 2007, 5:30 pm lesbian trans gendered and straight issues here http://www.ATPlive.com at the Kahanoff Centre. Mission: To raise awareness and understanding of in Calgary and around the web. Listen on CJSW AXIS Contemporary Art same-sex domestic violence and homophobic youth Travel Masters - Need a vacation?, Ed Smith at FM 90.9. 107, 100 – 7 Ave. SW • (403) 262-3356 bullying. Travel Masters has agreed to donate 25% of Western Leather Federation [email protected] his profit from WestJet bookings to The SHARP Project Areas: Coffee Night – Wed, 8:30pm. At the Calgary Eagle. Foundation. So before you plan your next trip with Monday to Friday: 10am to 6pm Partnerships – Create partnerships with like-minded WestJet, email Ed at TravelMasters Womynspace Saturday: 10am to 5:30pm groups. Organize a meeting to discuss a province- (403) 234-8973 or [email protected] Sunday: 11am to 3pm SHEQ Soulful Healing Ego Quest wide cross-sector entity addressing domestic http://www.glcsa.org/ (403) 234-8973 or [email protected] First Thursdays (the First Thursday of each month): violence and homophobic bullying. http://www.glcsa.org/ Peer social/support group for women providing an 10am to 8pm evening of fun, bonding, discussion and activities. Training - Develop and pilot training modules that A workshop for women that want to be themselves Meets every first and third Friday 7pm to 9pm at Broadway Across Canada address GLBTT domestic violence and homophobic in a supportive, safe environment. It is a chance GLCSA. http://www.broadwayacrosscanada.ca youth bullying. See the website or contact the office to grow and share their experiences related to for information on the next training session. women’s sexuality. Runs for a ten week period on Vigor Calgary Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra http://www.cpo-live.com • (403) 571-0849 Research – Conduct an enviro-scan of services and Thursdays at 7pm. Call Trudy or Krista at 585- (403) 255-7004 support available to GLBTT family violence and 7437. To participate, please call the exclusive http://www.vigorcalgary.ca/ Fairytales International Gay & Lesbian Film abuse victims. 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22 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 The Calgary Fringe Festival Calgary Goes to the Fringe of Artistry

By Jason Clevett Preview|Theatre For more than 50 years, Fringe Festivals from around the world have generated atmospheres Fringe Festivals are known for bringing untapped artistry to the forefront. Performances range from main- of spontaneity, collaboration and risk-taking. stream to obscure and there is something for everyone to This type of festival has been standard for years enjoy throughout the events. Comedy, drama, art, and in many Canadian cities, including Saskatoon, busking will make downtown Calgary buzz. Winnipeg, and Edmonton which hosts the sec- Tickets for all Fringe Festival events go on sale July ond largest Festival in the world drawing 800,000 13th. GayCalgary and Edmonton magazine is proud people. It was only in 2006 that Calgary fi nally to be a sponsor of the 2007 Fringe Festival. Look for a had a fringe to call its own. detailed view of the shows and events in the August 2007 issue. The Calgary Fringe Festival runs August 10th to 19th, in the heart of Calgary’s Downtown Core. Venues include The Calgary Fringe Festival the Big Secret Theatre, Motel and the lobby of Theatre August 10th to 19th, 2007 Calgary in the Epcor Centre for Performing Arts, The www.calgaryfringe.com Royal Canadian Legion #1, Municipal Plaza, The Alex- andra Centre Society as well as exhibits in the Devonian Gardens. This non-juried, uncensored artistic event will feature raw and innovative local, national, and international theatrical productions alongside street performers, international fi lm presentations, food and arts & crafts vendors, visual art displays, music, outdoor stage events - and much more! For its second year, the Calgary Fringe will host a combination of local, national, and international productions (36 altogether) for a total of 180 performances over the 10 days. Fringe Buttons are $5.00 and are required with tickets to attend the shows. In addition to theatre, the festival will also be presenting professional street performers as well as vendors, a youth performance circus, an international fi lm festival and special events. The Calgary Fringe Festival abides by the rules of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festi- vals in that 100% of ticket revenue is returned directly to the artists. The festival’s mission statement is as follows: “The Calgary Fringe Festival strives to support artists of all disciplines by offering opportunities that offer a hand up and not a hand out. We strive to offer Calgarians an opportunity to build community through the arts. The Calgary Fringe Festival is responsive to the needs of a diverse population environment in which it resides. It is a welcoming community where values of equality, nondiscrimination and tolerance of diversity are appreci- ated and actively promoted. The Calgary Fringe seeks to achieve this end by offering the community inclusive and accessible arts programming that stress a broad-based, interdisciplinary approach to the arts, by fostering an environment of artistic freedom and expression.”

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 23 24 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 Q Scopes “Practice economy, Gemini!”

By GayCalgary Staff Lifestyle | Astrology Mercury is in Cancer turning direct, offering an opportunity to apologize for emotional outbursts and SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): All those correct all the problems that erupted while he was reasons that kept you from taking classes, travel- ing, or otherwise expanding your world and your mind have retrograde. If you don’t know where to start, try the fallen away. At least reconsider those opportunities and look kitchen. at ways to get over the obstacles.

ARIES (March 20 - April 19): Get to the root of SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20): Sex may be more trouble than it’s worth, but has recent household messes. If you own, ﬁ x plumbing, electricity, or whatever. If you rent, make a list for the that ever stopped you? You may have slowed down lately, but landlord. Call family members and resolve misunderstandings. recent problems and odd shifts of desire can now be re-exam- At least have a nice chat with Mom. ined to achieve greater understanding and pleasure. Talking about those issues will help!

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Mend fences with neighbors, and call or write to your siblings. It’s CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): You an excellent time to sign up for classes in any basic skills or can fi nally clear up problems that have been techniques that have interested you, especially if they touch brewing with your partner. That “seems-you-can’t-say-any- on domestic arts or community-building. thing-right” period is over. Sing out, Louise, and let your baby hear what you have to say! Your listening skills are also suddenly improving. GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Think about your patterns in impulse spending. Everyone does it, but now is your time to look at your own fi nancial strengths AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18):Been and weaknesses, to get those books better organized, and to delaying trips to the doctor or the gym? That’s practice better economy. probably been a good instinct, but get your tush back into action! See the doctor fi rst for any problems with or advice about exercising. Discuss nutrition, too! And then renew your health CANCER (June 21 - July 22): It’s OK - you can regimen. fi nally clean up the confusion and chaos that seem to have taken over in recent weeks. Look for long-latent, underlying problems at the root of those troubles. PISCES (February 19 - March 19): Your creative block is fi nally over! Drag out the canvases, manu- scripts, and instruments. If your muse needs to be fed, get to LEO (July 23 - August 22): Worries and fears that the kitchen and dig out some long-neglected recipes. A small have been aggravating you lately now seem like dinner party will help get your juices fl owing, too. ridiculous shadows. But they’ll be back to haunt you again if you don’t take a look at them and their roots. A meditative retreat should help.

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22): Give your friends a chance to apologize and correct recent disappointments. Or maybe you should be the one patching things up. You can only take responsibility for yourself; still, shouldering more than your share of the blame could go a long way toward ﬁ xing things.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): Recent misunderstandings may have you hiding out from your boss, landlord, or other authority ﬁ gures, and/or undermining your own authority. Now is the time to clean up the lines of command and get your career back on track.

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 25 Adult Film Review Tagteam, H2O, Mirage, Line-up

By Jerome Voltero Review | Adult Male “Mirage” by Raging Stallion Studios, Courtesy of Priape There, I said it, can we get on to the good parts now? The movie starts out as a So they have a line-up of guys, one of whom engaged in a bunch of grave robbers enter sexual assault in the last 24 hours, and it’s up to our main the Necropolis of Sethmosis in character Frank Towers (played by Kristian Alvarez) to fi nd out El Fasal, upper Egypt. They who. The suspects are Troy Brewer, a sexy looking bear with are searching for a particu- a shaved head, a beard, and an eyebrow ring; Dak Ramsey, lar statue, and as they light a muscular and tattooed pocket-gay; and Dean Campbell, an candles to try and locate it, average guy whose fi ve-o-clock shadow and mean-look just they notice (with some mirth) scream “rapist”. a wall with an ancient paint- As Alvarez sucks on Brewer’s cock, he sees that he is only ing depicting a large number of guilty of screwing around with another guy in the back room men with giant, erect penises. of a bar. Naturally we get to see this incident in full detail. As Porn star Hussein, who is Alvarez moves on to Ramsey, Campbell starts to shift uncom- wearing nothing but a loin fortably. Ramsey has a much more interesting sexual history cloth, comes across some in a dungeon, with a guy in a cage. He is not being held hieroglyphics. He gets very ex- against his will, which we see as they move on to the sling. cited, sending the rest of the men in a fl urry of activity to fi nd Nothing illegal here…only kinky. “the statue”. There is a golden statue of a Sphinx right in the At this point we know it has to be Campbell by a process middle of the room, and one guy goes so far as to tip it to look of elimination, however, why waste an opportunity. As I underneath. Jeez guys, I can tell you it’s not very likely you’ll predicted, Campbell is the guilty one. Does that make me fi nd a statue underneath another statue!! psychic too? No, just a predictor of the obvious. We see that Finally one guy fi nds the artefact, and all fl ock to him. Hus- Campbell is in fact guilty of two charges of “breaking and en- sein snatches it away from his underling, but as the others tering”…though it left me wondering whether it is still a crime clutch after him one catches his loin cloth and leaves him if the other guy enjoyed it. standing buck naked in front of them all. The statue has mys- Mission accomplished, but the movie doesn’t stop there. tical powers however, as all of the men around him disrobe There’s one last surprise scene that you have to see! and start going down on his manhood. Soon an orgy of 8 guys is going in full force. Most of them are smooth with tattoos, but they have their two hairy-chested ones (Hussein and Steve Cruz), and two token black guys. “Barebacking Tagteam” by PornTeam.com, Courtesy of Adult Depot All in all, the fi lm is quite reminiscent of the popular porno “Arabesque” – in fact, it probably has a signifi cant overlap of Oi vey, not a subtle title this actors. With such an extensive cast, “Mirage” comes as a two one. You know, the main ex- disc set to accommodate a larger helping of scenes than your cuses that I hear guys use for average porno. My hope is that they didn’t actually fi lm this in throwing caution to the wind an authentic Egyptian necropo- is that a condom takes away lis. Otherwise I’d fear they from the feeling of sex, or that might unleash the Mummy’s it doesn’t fi t some of the really Curse – a plague of horniness hung guys. Okay, those are on the world! Har har. valid complaints but, next time you should try using a female condom in your partner’s ass. Maybe that’s a better compro- “Line-Up” by Mustang, mise – you won’t feel constrict- Courtesy of Priape ed and you won’t risk catching Oh dear lord, is no premise something nasty. too cheesy for a porno these Anyway, if you have epilepsy days? The main character of I recommend you not watch the opening sequence to this DVD this movie is a “cock clairvoy- – the strobing nearly made me have a seizure. But hey, the ant” – he can see a man’s guys in this fi lm are very sexy, so it’s all good! sexual past by sucking on his cock. He uses this unlikely The fi lm is defi nitely a departure from the mainstream gift to help catch sex criminals. pornos – I would say it’s amateur-ish. It is set up to look like

26 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 a professional porno, but the shaky camera and editing are a giveaway that this company is fairly low budget. But new blood isn’t a bad thing, especially when it’s ﬁ lling a nice cock! In the ﬁ rst scene, muscle jock Tyler Reed plays around with a cute bear cub known only as Justin. Reed has a good sized dick on him, and Justin takes a good 15 minutes to suck on it before they get down to the dirty business. Reed plows Justin into the pillow for a while before he blows his load. Not to worry, because cute otter Bobby Drake tags in, and Justin with a load still on board is eager to keep the torch burning. Keep watching, there’s plenty more action to come!

“H2O” by TitanMen.com, Courtesy of Adult Depot Francois Sagat…hot, but seen him before. Steve Cruz… cute, but still seen him before. Rocky Torrez? WOOF, he’s a new one! Imagine being alone in your house one rainy night with nothing better to do than watch a porno and play with yourself. Well…not too hard to imagine maybe, but I’m saying this because that’s how this porno starts. Suddenly we enter a surreal world of fantasy, where the actors on the television come to life. The scenes are shot against a pitch-black background, while the men are lit with an eerie combination of orange and blue light. They stand on a square of fl oor that looks like part of a wooden deck; water falls down on them from the oblivion above, giving their skin a shiny wet quality as droplets run down their bodies. It is artistic and extremely erotic, reminiscent of the way the whole world seems to fall away from around you when you are lust-locked. I feel a bit sorry for Rocky Torrez in the fi rst scene though – he is the odd man out for most of it, until Sagat dons a condom and lets him sit on it. It is pretty short lived as Torrez blows his load quite promptly, but at least he has their attention now; Sagat and Cruz both take advantage of the muscle stud right through to the next scene. Frickin’ hot if you ask me!! In the next scene, all of a sudden the guy that was watching the porno is watching himself playing around in the shower with another guy. Oh wait…my mistake, Victor Banda and Damien cross look almost identical to me. But more sexy scenes to come, and eventually porn-guy doesn’t fi nd himself so alone in his house anymore. Priape Calgary Canada’s Favorite Gay Store 1322, 17th Avenue SW – (403) 215-1800 http://www.priape.ca

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gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 27 Q Puzzle “Togged Out”

By GayCalgary Staff Fun | Crosswords CLUE: a crossword featuring a quip about drag Across

1 Materials for Paul Cad- 40 C. Marlowe’s tongue mus etchings 41 Whoopi, in The Lion King 6 Gus Van Sant’s Good ___ 42 Sometime Capote as- Hunting sociate Chaplin 10 Gay ___ Sutra 43 Frequent Rock Hudson 14 The African Queen co- co-star Doris star, informally 44 Musical critics were torn 15 Morales of Resurrection about? Blvd. 45 Teatime treats for Alan 16 Pindaric poems Cumming 17 Cammermeyer portrayer 47 Suffi x with vigor 18 Whitman’s “When 48 He shot off at the O.K. Lilacs ___ in the Dooryard Corral Bloom’d” 49 End of quip 19 Overture to a split end? 56 South Park composer 20 Start of a quip Shaiman 23 Idle Hands actor Green 57 Oldest of the Brady kids 24 Amy of the Indigo Girls 58 Negation of “Don’t Cry 25 Street associated with for Me, Argentina” Harvey Milk 60 Tales of the City’s Mad- 28 Ball or chase balls rigal 30 Ann Bannon’s ___ Girl 61 Put in a position? 2 One way to be out 32 Painter of ballerinas Out 62 Former defense gp. 3 Composer Stravinsky 34 Where to fi nd hot buns 33 Painting and such, to da 63 Stag party? 4 You may fl irt with it 37 Small bush Vinci 64 Retreat for D.H. Law- 5 Pete of folk 38 Common sense that 34 Barber’s Antony and rence 6 Like the Ladies of Llan- Homer lacked Cleopatra, e.g. 65 Screwed up gollen 39 Sheryl Swoopes, for one 35 Golden Girl McClanahan 7 Voyeur’s confession 45 Saint, in Rio 36 More of the quip 8 S/M unit 46 Line of Todd Oldham Down 9 Like lovers of Sontag clothing? 1 Ellen network 10 David once of the NFL 47 Charlize Theron’s Mon- 11 Second fruit eater ster award 12 High place with a fl at 48 Rims top 49 In ___ rush 13 The A of ILGA 50 Nathan of The Producers 21 Simpson trial judge 51 River of Wilde’s land Lance 52 Diva’s piece 22 Pester, as Albert to 53 Charles Laughton Armand played this emperor 25 Sounded like Scare- 54 A stone’s throw away crow’s foe 55 Jodie Foster’s Little Man 26 Spartacus venue ___ 27 Overly theatrical 59 Poet McKuen 28 Ready for bed 29 Greek queen of heaven Answer key is on page 70 30 Hunter that comes out at night 31 My Favorite Wife co-star Irene

28 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 Taking Pride

By Mercedes Allen Opinion “’Step right up, ladies and gentlemen,’ called out the sideshow barker. ‘See a three-legged man, identity. Many in the cross-dressing community balk at the association as well, feeling that the issues pressed frog boy, people tattooed from head to toe, and by the trans community don’t apply to them. Meanwhile lizard man with his forked tongue!’” transsexuals at the opposite end sometimes character- So begins the advertising blurb for the Michigan- ize the cross-dresser’s experience as being somehow based Kresge Art Museum’s exhibit, “Circus: The Art of “less real”, leaving a sizeable contingent of CDs who feel the Strange and Curious,” which goes on to remind us a need to transition but are held back by life circum- that “tattooing has become quite common, and labelling stances (health, family, etc.) feeling all that much more people as fat or giants or dwarfs is no longer acceptable.” isolated. And in any of the various transgender factions, there will be some who are uneasy with associations with However, taking issue with people who still defy gender the larger GLB community, for any number of reasons; norms often is, so it has caused some furore that the although I should hope that most would be able to at exhibit fi nds Alice Domurat Dreger, intersex activist and least learn to respect others in the alternative rainbow, author, giving a lecture on “Disorders of Sexual Develop- having faced many of the same shared dilemmas of com- ment” in a circus sideshow environment, to be followed ing out, homophobia, questioned rights and freedoms, by a showing of the 1939 Tod Browning fi lm, “Freaks.” ingrained needs that we can’t explain, and more. As an aside, DSD itself is a term which is highly con- tested. Worse yet, the “benchmark” of the transgender community seems to be one of blending in, such as the In the transgender world, taking pride is not an easy post-op ideal of living “stealth” after surgery. We also thing at the best of times, especially when words like see the cross-dresser’s aim of integrating different gender “freaks” or “strange” are bandied about. Sitting in on expressions into life in different measures while keeping the average transsexual support group meeting will often the rest hidden, though preferably with the understand- result in the overhearing of people saying that they were ing of a spouse. Sometimes this isn’t possible. Any of born with a “deformity,” references to unwanted gonads these points are invisible accomplishments. Don’t get as “tumours.” me wrong – not everyone is an activist, nor should they Recent discoveries such as the genetic research at be required to be. After everything that trans-people UCLA found that up to 54 genes organize the male and stand to lose in their various treks, there is certainly an female brains differently, and go on to apply positive entitlement to slip into the quiet, happy life if they so hypotheses to transgendered identities. There is other need. biological research into Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals, For myself, my sense of pride created an unexpected which are often thought to interfere with infant develop- twist in my journey when I made a recent decision to do ment between the times that mental and physical gen- what many transsexuals can’t bear to do: to keep that ders are determined, in utero. This research has many one “defi ning” organ. That is, “defi ning” by the stan- in the community on the edge of their seats, waiting for dards of current society, which enforces binary gender anything at all that might confi rm that there is a biologi- right down to one’s driver’s license solely on the basis of cal origin to many trans conditions, rather than leaving that one piece of fl esh. In that weighty moment, I simul- us wondering if these things are simply character fl aws. taneously realized that gender is not achieved by the fl ick My own experience was about the same as many others: of a scalpel, and that somewhere along the way I had be- doing everything possible to try to hide who I was, afraid come signifi cantly proud of the journey I had made – that someone might detect that I was different, until fi nally last remnant had become a sort of badge of honour. But the acting threatened to consume me. as with anything trans, my journey is not someone else’s It doesn’t help that there is such a wide diversity in journey, and this is hardly an accomplishment that oth- the trans continuum. People who fall at one end of the ers would want to take pride in. For others, the grief spectrum are sometimes afraid of, or dislike those at an- will not end until the offending organ is removed – that other. The “transgender” umbrella covers a wide range it is something as integral to them as living outwardly as of folks who might never wish to be so associated – many female is to me. of the aforementioned intersex community, for example, In an individualized community, pride is a largely shudder at being called “transgendered,” including some individualized process. Often, there is a lot of healing of those who share the defi ning struggle with gender involved, sometimes calling for summoning the “freak”

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 29 concept as a kind of exorcism of that drives you toward self-effacement. Of course, it is not so cathartic when coming from someone like Dreger, who is not intersexed however altruistic her motivations may have been. On the transsexual side of the continuum, transition is an entire process of reclaiming pride. It is a process of turning those things that we can’t stand to look at in the mirror – the receding hairline, the fl at chest, the unwanted genitalia (or their opposites, in the case of transmen), into something that we can be comfortable with, and later proud of. And it’s about meeting those things that we can’t change halfway, and making peace with them. However, there is an inherent problem with transgender pride in that most of its forms are necessarily invisible; that we must suffer our victories in silence. That is changing with some in the community, particularly younger transfolk who prefer to challenge the gender norms, and be “out there”. “To stealth or not to stealth” is now a question. Consequently, the fate of the transgender cause may perhaps reside not in the hands of its pioneers, but in a generation who only remember “The Flintstones” as being a brand of chewable vitamins. I think the key often rests not in living outwardly (although the courage of those who do so is to be admired) so much as not being afraid to remember where we come from. Being transgendered can be an arduous trek, but it is one of fi nding a comfortable place for ourselves in the world, not a process of trading one mask for another. The transman who can fondly recount how he’d sewn his own grad dress has “arrived.” The person who lives in constant fear of another past or a differently-gendered “self” catching up with them probably has not. When providing advice to new people who come out in the transgender community - who are often dealing with concerns about how they present themselves to the rest of the world - I’ve often said that attitude is paramount. If they can walk into a room and feel like they have every right to be there and essentially “belong” there, their attitude will convince everyone else of that fact. It is an act of pride that gives us our fi rst accomplishments, and it is a realization of pride that provides our crucial victories. We have no unconscionable contracts with the “freak- show” of other peoples’ minds that binds us to the whole “strange” concept. The fi rst step toward fi nding pride is in taking it.

30 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 Western Canadian Pride Campout 2007 The Largest Gay Campout in the West

By GayCalgary.com Staff Community|Spotlight “There are no such things as adults. There are just children in older bodies.” The Western Canadian Pride Campout can be summed up in three words: FUN! FUN! FUN! It’s the largest and fastest growing gay campout in the west. Their success stems directly from the great people who join them every year on the August long weekend. Their purpose is to provide you with the best gay campout possible and to reward you for your courage in walking the journey you have all chosen to take. This year they have changed their venue to accommodate their growth. They will be hosting this year’s func- tion at Watipi Lodge, centrally located between Edmon- ton and Calgary (just 5 minutes north of Blackfalds). The campout is open to all who are gay or gay friendly, including their straight friends and families. Come with an open mind, and they will ﬁ ll your heart. They are there to help you have fun again, to go out The WCPC has become a tradition for those who have and play with them, and to create, celebrate, relax and attended in the past. For many people, it is the highlight care for each other for just four days. If they can do of their year, and with a $100.00 gate pass it’s the best that, and provide you with memories that make you bang for your buck! Enjoy 4 days of camping, dance chuckle long after you return to your lives, then they admissions, steak dinner and a few other surprises that have done their duty. they have planned. If you are free on August long weekend why not head This year’s theme is “Welcome to Ozland!” - it’s like a out there! fairy tale gone wild! Experience the bizarre, laugh at the craziness and pit your creativity against other tribes to Western Canadian Pride Campout win BIG prizes. And for those of you wondering about August 3rd – 6th, 2007 the games this year, yes mud wrestling will be back Wapiti Lodge, AB along with some new wet and wild additions. Some of Tickets: $100 advance, $120 at the gate their prizes include: Best decorated campsite ($500.00), 1-877-429-9272 best team costumes ($300.00), and most outlandish [email protected] costume ($100.00).

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 31 Caught in a Sugar Rush

By Allison Brodowski Review | TV There are some things that no one can do like the Brits. Being shockingly blunt about gay life words without question or hesitation, which in in Britain is one of them, especially when they the clichés of gay cinema pick up a camera and a time slot on OUTtv. From is rarely the case. Kim’s Bad Girls, to the original Queer as Folk, the Brit- collection of sex toys are ish seem to have the proverbial balls to be as treated with the same at- queer, brash and rude as necessary to satisfy titude as is the discovery their audience. This is quickly becoming the case of her and a lover in mid with the OUTtv drama Sugar ‘Rush’. role-play when Stella and Nathan return unex- This comedy, centered around the seaside town of pectedly. Their daughter Brighton, involves the growing up and misadventures of is happy and fi guring 17 year old Kim (Olivia Hallinan) as she takes her fi rst things out, and it’s just steps into the lesbian world. Her fi rst crush and partner part of everyday life. in crime for a brief time, Sugar, is a best friend and a Kim’s dating life is bad infl uence. She is introduced to us in this second something altogether season of the show, across a visiting table in prison different. It is handled with the bluntness and glamour where she has landed after the extensive joy ride the two of club life, the likes of which one hasn’t seen in lesbian girls fi nished out the previous season with. driven shows in any regularity. Meanwhile Kim is fi nding her home life equally stifl ing. Kim moves through girls by chance and coincidence, Her parents are in the midst of attempting to reconcile stumbling through the awkwardness of dating and play- their broken relationship for the sake of the kids, after ing hard to get. All the while she takes Sugar’s terrible there mother’s recent infi delity through sex therapy. advice from their weekly prison visits, and fi nds herself Kim’s parents are a strange and extremely polarized cou- in deeper trouble each time. The sweetness of a fi rst love ple who obviously love each other despite how dysfunc- and the manipulation to achieve relationships (presum- tional they are. Kim’s mother Stella (Sara Stewart) acts ably gained from her mother’s infl uence) leads to ridicu- more like a 17 year old girl than her daughter, constantly lous plans of grandeur. Here the show maintains the talking about the failures in her married sex life, pres- idealism of being 17 and in love…or lining up for love. suring Nathan (Richard Lumsden) Kim’s father to the point of impotency due to extreme performance anxiety. The show isn’t shy about drinking or recreational drug At one point in the season Stella slips two Viagra tablets use. The sex however is disappointing, employing the into her husband drink in order to fi nally take what she ever dreaded panning shot in moments that have the wants, which betrays her limits and willingness to be viewer very much paying attention to the screen. Ironi- manipulative. Nathan maintains a soft and meek exis- cally enough Kim’s dysfunctional, sex–therapy-going tence under all this pressure, and yet his relationship parents receive more attention to well documented sex with his daughter seems scenes than the main character. the strongest of any in the house. They have an Sugar Rush manages to save itself with its exceptional understanding that is wit in times of awkwardness. Coupled with the absurd more helpful than that of backdrop of a family often more juvenile than their Stella’s blunt remarks. daughter, the emphasis on Kim’s experience growing up takes the viewer on an exploration of a much more than Despite their fl aws, two-dimensional character. Sugar rush is an excellent Kim’s parents are import for those who are struggling to fi nd themselves in fully aware that she is the adult world, while still maintaining a sense of humor. a lesbian and treat the subject matter as a complete non-issue. They Sugar Rush on OUTtv support and love their 10:30pm EST, 7:30pm PST daughter in not so many http://www.outtv.ca

32 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 Music Review Coffee Break, GayDays, One Mighty Weekend

By Rob Diaz-Marino Review | Music “Coffee Break” by San- dra Clemons “GayDays – Vol. 4” by Sandra is a Calgarian DJ Randy Bettis, Centaur singer/songwriter whose Music name preceded her as we met her for the fi rst time at GayDays started in 1991 the Auburn Saloon during as a single day for the GLBT the Pride Kick-Off Party last community and friends in month. She describes her Orlando. Participants wear music as “an eclectic mix of red and are encouraged to folk, pop, and jazz sounds” be seen. Local businesses, that delivers a feeling of from Disney World to area intimacy - like being out with a group of friends. bars and restaurants open their hearts and minds specifi cally to the gay commu- Sandra got into music very early in her life, and even- nity. Dance parties, swim and cruise events, park visits tually found the Guitar to be her instrument of choice. and nightly bar specials make this event a major desti- She played for six years with a band called Riddler’s nation for the summer. Reason, which released a CD in 1999 and disbanded in 2002. Right now she performs independently, stating, “My goal was an uplifting tea dance vibe,” says Bet- “I’m at a point now where I want to get so good that other tis. “A CD that would give each listener a dance-music musicians want to play with me.” experience that would refl ect the fun nature of the Gay Days weekend.” I found the music very pleasant and laid back. “Just a Little” won me over for its lyrics and melody. “Coffee” As I began listening to the album, it initially didn’t makes a cute comparison between a lover and coffee, seem too promising, however the fi nal four songs really and “Café Au Lait” is a reprise of the same song with a brought it back in my good books. “If You Could Read light trot for a beat. Look for the hilarious bonus track My Mind” and “Different Kind of Love Song” are catchy hidden at the end of “Café Au Lait” – it cuts in after 2 dance remixes of the well known songs by the same minutes of silence. titles. Naturally they kept Cher in the latter, but the vocalist in the former was different from the version that I’m familiar with. Track List: I couldn’t stop listening to the quirky “Turn it Up”; the 1) Just a Little raucous harmonica, twangy banjo, and bubble-popping 2) Coffee sounds made for a playful and truly unique adaptation of 3) Give it to Me country into dance. “You’ll Always Have Me” was a more 4) Risk it for Love conventional dance favorite with sweet female vocals, 5) Lola moving lyrics and rich melody. 6) Smile on Your Face 7) Public Place 8) Just Because 9) Johnny Track List: 10) Café Au Lait 1) Turn Me On 2) Ain’t Nothing But a Heartache “Coffee Break” is currently available through Sandra 3) Just Sex herself, so visit www.sandraclemons.com for information 4) This is Love about her upcoming shows, and E-mail her for more 5) Be Without You information. 6) Ride Like the Wind 7) There Will come a Day 8) Rise Up 9) Turn it Up 10) If You Could Read My Mind 11) Different Kind of Love Song 12) You’ll Always Have Me gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 33 Buy a copy of “Party Groove: GayDays - Volume 4” at “Free” appeared on GayDays Vol. 2 last year, I much any Priape store in Canada, or online at www.priape. preferred this newer version. com and www.queeropolis.com, and www.centaurmusic. Another hard-hitter was the moving “Can’t Keep It a com. Secret”, where the lyrics say “Don’t try to hide your sor- row, let it out… Cause you’re going to feel something. It might as well be a feeling that’ll set you free…” The “One Mighty Weekend melody conveys a sense of turmoil before bursting into – Vol. 2” by DJ Roland a chorus of hope and strength. I can tell you for certain Belmares, Centaur Music that this song will still be on my favorites play list when I recall that Volume 1 of the next volume of One Mighty Weekend is undoubtedly this series was a big-time released next year. favorite of mine, and this Track List: latest release didn’t let me 1) Shame, Shame, Shame down! Although the music 2) Free is more or less that same 3) I Want You dance style as GayDays, it 4) Some Girls is perhaps DJ Roland Bel- 5) Can’t Keep It a Secret mares song selection that I 6) Live, Luv, Dance found more palatable. 7) Step Into the Light One Mighty Weekend is another Orlando based event 8) I Can’t Wait – a series of pool parties and world class dance events 9) You Won’t Ever Leave hosted at Disney’s MGM Studios. Los Angeles based 10) Gone Belmares spun his tunes at One Mighty Party, the event marking the culmination of the weekend. Buy a copy of “Party Groove: One Mighty Weekend - Volume 2” at any Priape store in Canada, or online at The album features the International #1 artist CeCe www.priape.com and www.queeropolis.com, and www. Peniston’s new song “Shame, Shame, Shame” along with centaurmusic.com. a remake of the International #1 song “Free”. Although

34 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 Afraid…of what?

By IMU.URME Life|Advice The media and politicians dutifully detail to us our worrisome world through electioneering, newscasts never experienced fi rst-hand. We human beings, conversely, and afternoon editions. Apparently, we ‘should’ be are fully equipped to be enslaved by fears of imaginary things that we have never experienced, and in fact may never experi- freaked out by super-fl ues, edgy about extremism, ence. This makes us vulnerable to panic-peddling by inept and generally hot-and-bothered about a myriad of or unprincipled leaders in all fi elds. A fearful society is much other fearful things. more willing to believe what it is told, to follow orders, and to be distracted from truly pressing issues. Incitement to fear is Just like anger and the ‘misused shoulds’ discussed in pre- easier to pull off than inspiring people toward an intelligent vious columns, fear is one of the primary destroyers of happi- course of action. ness. It has much in common with anger as a form of suffering – both fear and anger can render happiness and calm thought To be truly free, we must be the masters of our own minds. impossible. Whether or not we choose to accept the standing It’s in our nature to initially react with fear to things that we invitation to hysteria, it seems useful to discuss fear’s nature are ignorant of, or don’t understand clearly. But remaining and how we can lessen its negative effects. trapped in fear of the unknown brings an unnecessary loss of happiness. If a mouthpiece on television infers that – if Fear is an emotional response to the perceived risk of either we’re wise – we ‘should’ be afraid of these people, we owe it to losing something we desire, or of gaining something that re- ourselves to investigate ‘the latest bogeyman’. You don’t need a pulses us. It makes it onto a short list of universal sufferings Ph.D. to purge ignorance. A Canadian high school diploma will – common to both humankind and other more basic animal do just fi ne. Read a book, look it up on the internet, change species. Many life forms can fear pain – and even the loss the news channel, or simply consider the connotations of the of life itself – by perceiving the possibility of events such as fear-peddler’s chosen phrasing. Take a look at these two exam- physical attack. For example, we’ve all heard that rescued dogs ples of connotations in the “news”. Decide which phrase makes who’ve suffered abuse at the hands of a man early in their lives your heart beat faster: “fanatical insurgents”, or ”devout, his- are likely to be more fearful (at the very least) of all men for the torically wronged and highly committed citizen-soldiers”? Are rest of their days. Staying with this example, a well-meaning rent controls ”a scheme that will distort the free market” or are man who offers gentle words and a handful of treats to that they ”a necessary step to partially restrain the greed of some at rescued dog may afterward feel the need to make sure all of his the expense of the many”? fi ngers are in place! The man may, for a time, come to fear the dog, just as the dog has learned to fear men. Collect a wide variety of perspectives, even though that’s more diffi cult to do these days. Often, this fact-fi nding activ- But there’s a major difference between the rescued dog’s fear ity gets us thinking calmly which, in turn, lessens any fear. of the well-meaning man, and the man’s fear of the dog. The Sometimes, you may discover that “the facts” are just opinions dog is reacting with fear based upon a past experience that it that attract disagreement from truly qualifi ed experts. Other may not even remember. The dog probably cannot ponder the times there may be a credible danger, but effective solutions past reasons for its present fear. The dog simply reacts based rarely come in the form of the childish ‘decisive action’ that the on fear. fear-peddlers are trying to sell. Fake fear subjected to self-edu- It’s different for the man. Being born into the life of a human cation and knowledge, fi zzles out like a fi re in the rain. being is an extremely fortunate thing. The man is almost cer- Still having trouble extinguishing fear? Then try to accept it! tainly capable of making sense of the rescued dog’s hostility. Yes, choose to patiently accept the presence of this temporary Why? Because virtually all we human beings are capable of suffering. Like childhood fears, adult fears weaken with time if harnessing our intelligence – through skillfulness and effort we stop energizing them. A rescued dog may have little choice, – to essentially choose how we view the world, and how we see but we humans do. I plan on going to all of the barbecues, ball our place in that world. The man either knows as a fact (or games and dinner parties that I get invited to this summer, but simply senses) that the rescued dog was previously abused, I’ll do my best to decline any standing invitation to hysteria. and was afraid, and that the dog was responding in one of the And I’ll still offer to share food with any dog that I meet! I hope few ways that dogs know how to respond to fear. The man can that you do the same because I am you, and you are me! actually visualize a puppy suffering a brutal beating. The man can understand the causes of the dog’s fear and consciously “Imu.urme” has studied and practiced Buddhism for over ten years choose – fi rst and foremost – to have even more love and com- – first here in Canada and later during five years of travel in Mexico and passion for the dog. Choosing love and compassion instead of throughout East Asia. Having returned to Canada early in 2006, he wishes fear will greatly lessen the fear itself. This is the amazing abil- to share some Buddhist principles that may offer some useful philosophi- ity unique to humankind. cal tools for living in a busy world. No matter what the spiritual tradition of readers, this writing is offered without motive – other than love and Like all great strengths, the potential of our mental faculties compassion for all others. Questions or comments are most welcome: imu. can – if neglected – become a happiness-destroying weakness. [email protected]. Again, let’s consider animals. To my knowledge, other animal species cannot be persuaded to fear a thing that they have

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 35 36 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 Bruce La Bruce Origins of a Filmmaker

By Rob Diaz-Marino Spotlight | Film Last year at the Fairy Tales Film Festival, Bruce La Bruce’s outrageous fi lm “Raspberry Reich” received intended, his passion to express this political message led rave reviews. This style of over-the-top political por- him in that direction. Even so, professional pornographers have labeled him as something as a misfi t for breaking into nography was reincarnated in a lesbian theme this their industry in such an unconventional way. year in his short “Give Piece of Ass a Chance”. “We were really making a kind of pornography but it was Bruce spoke at a discussion panel during this year’s all in the service of art and as a political statement, we Fairy Tales week, about his artistic infl uences and where didn’t consider ourselves pornographers per se. When I he is heading. He started off talking about his roots, and made my fi rst feature-length fi lm, ‘No Skin Off My Ass’, ...I how the rural culture that he grew up with frowned upon got my boyfriend at the time to shave his head and act like sexual expression amongst gays. a skinhead, and we shot ourselves having sex. We were “It’s something that builds up inside of you, and it can quite naïve about it, because we had no idea about the real be very cancerous if you aren’t able to express yourself and porn world and how porn is actually made. We were actu- you have to bottle everything up like that. …I think my ally very embarrassed about what we were doing. I only work has always sprung from that kind of reality - a fi ght expected it to be shown in underground clubs or alterna- against that kind of oppressive background.” tive art galleries, but my producer blew it up to 16 millime- ter and put it on the fi lm festival circuit...so I was showing Classed as a “sissy”, Bruce relied on his wit to get him my butt and having sex all over the world. through childhood. Later in his life, he moved to Toronto to pursue a career in Film School. “As soon as you do that, there’s a certain stigma at- tached. You open yourself up to all sorts of moral judg- “I wanted to become a fi lm academic because, as a ment - you’re almost entering the realm of the sex trade ‘sissy’ I though fi lmmaking was too complicated; it was too worker in a way, because you’re really laying your sexuality technical and I didn’t think I could ever do it. So I got a out there for people to see, and people are paying money to Master’s degree in Film Theory. But I started hanging out see you having sex. downtown in Toronto in the punk scene in the 80’s and a lot of people were working in Super-8 fi lm. Super-8 was a “Because of my work, I gained the reputation of a por- real revelation for me because it was such an easy media nographer and everyone referred to me as one, so therefore and something anyone could do...so there weren’t so many I decided to start being a pornographer. So my last two technical issues to deal with. fi lms were made under the auspices of actual legitimate porn. I worked with experienced porn actors, and then I “In terms of the kind of fi lms I started making, I started really learned what the porn industry really is about. It’s a with experimental short fi lms with gay content. In the very conventional medium... there’s a certain formula that punk scene, that turned out to be kind of a subversive you follow, but I tried to work within those conventions thing to do, which my friends and I didn’t quite expect. We and twist them. I would also make a soft-core narrative turned to the punk scene as an alternative to the estab- art-fi lm version that I was more interested in, and then lished gay scene. Even in the mid 80’s we found that make the hardcore version which we marketed separately the gay scene was becoming increasingly assimilationist under a separate title within the porn industry proper.” and kind of mainstream. We turned to punk because we thought it was more interesting aesthetically and politi- Bruce will begin editing his latest movie this summer, cally, and it has a real vibrancy as a political movement. which he recently fi nished fi lming in Berlin. It is a politi- ...We found out that there was a lot of homophobia in the cal gay Zombie movie – a genre where plenty of gross-outs punk movement, which really surprised us. So my friends are expected (such as the “gut fucking” scene that Bruce and I acted out very violently against that - (we made our mentioned, to the chagrin of the audience). He expects fi lms) very extreme, angry and homosexually explicit to to release it early next year, and no doubt we will see it at try and shock these punks into the realization that even Fairy Tales 2008! though they were involved in a politically radical movement, they were still conventional when it came to alternative sexuality and homosexuality. That’s how I got into making pornographic work, it was what I considered a political act to show these supposedly radical punks that they weren’t as politically radical as they thought they were.” Though a career in pornography wasn’t what he had

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 37 Fundraising Photos ISCCA Investitures - Calgary

Photos by Steve Polyak and Rob Diaz Marino of GayCalgary.com Magazine Pride Mayor’s Brunch - Edmonton

Talent Show & Silent Auction at Jane Doe’s Marketplace - Calgary

38 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 ISCCA Barbecue at the Backlot - Calgary Uncover the Cure - Calgary

Womonspace Pride Dance - Edmonton

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 39 Queer Eye - Calgary & Edmonton Community Events this Month - Part 1

Photos by Steve Polyak and Rob Diaz-Marino of GayCalgary.com Magazine Mr. & Ms. Edmonton Leather Competition

Northern Chaps Leather Cocktails at the Roost - Edmonton

Northern Chaps Victory Party at Boots - Edmonton

40 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 Calgary Men’s Chorus - Come to the Music Concert - Calgary

Fake Mustache Drag King Contest - Calgary Fake Mustache Drag Show at Money Pennies - Calgary

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 41 Calgary Men’s Chorus at Twisted Element - Calgary Drag Shows at Buddys - Edmonton

Drag Shows at Twisted Element - Calgary

Drag Shows at the Roost - Edmonton

42 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 Letters to the Editor

By Contributors and Staff Letters Dear GayCalgary, The Northern Chaps Executive really pulled together Everyone at Fairytales wanted to send you a special and we had an event to be proud of. I am looking forward word of thanks for your sponsorship and assistance with to getting to at least 10 cities this year and putting myself OutFest and Fairytales Film Festival. We really appreciate to work. the great coverage you gave OutFest and the ﬁ lm festival and the diligence with which you recorded both events. A personal thank you to those who mentored me, sup- Putting on a community event always depends upon the ported me, pushed me and kicked my ass when I needed support of the sponsors, and the support that GayCalgary. it. com has given us this year and every year has been indis- pensable. The dedication that Steve and Rob have shown In Love and Leather, to the community and Fairytales in particular has been Lorelei Storm exemplary. Thank You! Ms Edmonton Leather 2007 ~ Mama’s Canadian Lady

On behalf of the board of Fairytales Presentation Society, Gordon Sombrowski, President

Dear GayCalgary and Edmonton, The weekend contest for Mr & Ms Edmonton Leather is complete. I am honored to be Ms. Edmonton Leather 2007, and Ken Lalonde is Mr. Edmonton Leather 2007. Our judges had a very difﬁ cult job with 4 very diverse contestants. The volunteers were exceptional going from position to position. It was so nice to see the support from our sister city Calgary, delegates from other cities, and well wishes from those unable to attend. The contestants banded together and helped each other through all the work, helping each other with fantasies, and I even got the male contest Matt to help get my corset done up. A great time was had by all. It was truly an hon- or to work with Ken, Matt and Darby through this event.

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 43 The Calgary Stampede The Greatest Outdoor Show for 2007

By Jason Clevett Community |Spotlight This year the Calgary Stampede teams up with Wrangler to kick off Stampede in a very special way. The 30-hour Wrangler Tough Enough To Wear Pink campaign celebrates and supports the tens of thousands of volunteers across Canada involved in breast cancer fundraising efforts. The event kicks off on Thursday, July 5th with the 4pm offi cial ribbon-cutting and concludes at the Friday, July 6th opening ceremonies of the evening grandstand show with a cheque presentation to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foun- dation. The Stampede “Sneak-a-Peek” evening’s $3 admission will be 100% donated to the Foundation. All rodeo highlight for thrillseekers this year featuring a total of 35 performers on July 6th will wear pink and there will be rides, including 2 new ones. The swing tower sends you exclusive pink merchandise for sale. soaring 110 feet in the air while the zipper returns – a fl ash- back to youthful stampedes gone by. Rides on the main Mid- “The Stampede is tremendously proud to help raise aware- way include Mega Drop, Scorpion, Twister, Pharaoh’s Fury, ness and funds for a cause that has touched the lives of so Video Fun House, Spinning Coaster and Planet Rock & Roll. many families,” said George Brookman, president and chair- man of the Calgary Stampede. “The Calgary Stampede is a And what would Stampede be without food? You could go celebration of community involvement, so it makes sense to the Stampede grounds every single day of the 10 total and that we both honour the commitment of thousands of volun- still not try everything. Traditional favorites like corn dogs, teers across Canada involved in working towards creating a mini donuts and Alberta beef on a bun will be abundant, future without breast cancer and help raise money for this but one new and interesting idea is deep fried coca cola. important cause.” Yes, you heard that right. Deep fried coke batter drizzled with Coke fountain syrup and topped with whipped cream, If knowing that your gate admission is going to charity cinnamon, sugar and a cherry. You don’t need rides to get a isn’t enough to bring you out July 5th, then the knowledge buzz if you try this. that GayCalgary & Edmonton’s March 2007 covergirl, Cal- gary’s own Jann Arden is performing on the Coca Cola stage This year also marks a record for prizes in the legendary may entice you. Seeing Jann Arden for $3 – as someone who Stampede lotteries. Valued at more than 1.6 million dollars, has seen Ms. Arden 7 times, including her recent stop at the there are over $500,000 in Kinsmen cars, $300,000 from Jack Singer Concert Hall, I can assure you that you can’t the Lions club and the Rotary Dream Home valued at over beat that deal. $800,000. According to Marilyn Sellar, chair of the Calgary Stampede lotteries committee, more then 1.2 million dollars Arden is kicking off one of the most stacked concert line has been distributed to southern Alberta charities through ups in recent Stampede history. The Coke Stage alone over these service club partners in the past year. the course of the ten days will see Canadian rock bands Fin- ger 11, Three Days Grace, Sloan, Keisha Chante; US bands From Weadickville to the Indian Village, Superdogs to the Hinder, Good Charlotte, Blue October and Live; as well as the Bell X tent, and the famous Grandstand show and Fire- legendary Tom Cochrane. Nashville North features Beverly works, the Calgary Stampede continues to be Western Cana- Mahood, Prairie Oyster, Aaron Pritchett, Trooper, Emerson da’s biggest party. For ten days it is going to be hot guys and Drive, Marty Stuart and Johnny Reid. girls in denim… and depending on the weather, little else. 2007 is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular years in This year also marks the return of huge acts at the Sad- the long history of the Calgary Stampede. Don’t miss out. dledome. Once a Stampede tradition, this year features four huge musical acts playing at the Dome, with gate admission The Calgary Stampede included in the ticket price. Country music acts Big & Rich July 5th – 15th, 2007 and Reba play July 13th and 14th while Canadian icons the www.calgarystampede.com Tragically Hip close out Stampede on July 15th. For the fi rst time since 1993 Bon Jovi hits the Saddledome July 11th – but if you don’t already have tickets you are probably out of luck, the show sold out in 8 minutes back in April. If concerts aren’t your thing, there is still plenty to entertain yourself with at the grounds. The Midway is always a

44 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 Lashes for Life Posh Fundraiser to Raise the Roof

By Christopher Garvey Community |Spotlight A new fundraising event is in the works, and it is not only going to raise the roof, but also to raise Talent virtually oozes from Shiwana’s pores, also due to years of dance training and professional choreograph- the bar in terms of the quality to expect from ing. Her stage acts refl ect this honed skill - Shiwana’s such gala affairs. Lashes for Life is the invention dancing is the envy of any queen who sees her, and the of Edmonton drag queens Shiwana Millionaire energy she brings to her stage is quickly refl ected by her and Simone DuVall. With the help of sponsors audience. Her performance at Lashes for Life will inevi- HIV Edmonton, Century Casino, and GayCalgary tably showcase the same fantastic pizzazz. and Edmonton Magazine, the two hope to raise Lashes for Life is being held Saturday, July 7, at the awareness and simultaneously offer an entire Century Casino, at 13103 Fort Road, Edmonton. Cock- evening of entertainment - as only a host of tails and a silent auction start at 5pm and a cabaret queens could offer. The night will entail cocktails, dinner begins at 7pm. Tickets for the fundraiser cost a fi ve-course dinner theatre, and various other $50 and may be purchased at the casino, in advance or festivities. It will prove to be the most posh drag at the door. fundraiser the city of Edmonton has seen! Lashes for Life Saturday July 7th Shiwana Millionaire At the Century Casino needs no introduction in most cities across Canada, as she has spent years performing at various venues in major centres. Interest- ingly, she also has brought the big city drag act to smaller towns, and will again soon. Lashes for Life is the kick-off to a fi ve day tour of fundraising through Alberta, with shows planned in Jasper, Hinton, Banff, and Calgary. The need for HIV awareness in smaller locales is not lost on this attentive performer, and by reaching out to relatively isolated, and often over-looked communities, she has shown a true spirit of compassion. Shiwana cherishes performance. “I want this tour,” she explains, “to show people how passionate I am to perform, and how important it is for me to reach people in the audience.” Shiwana prides herself on being ap- proachable, and on nights she performs can always be found in the midst of the action before and after her numbers are done. “Some drag queens show up, do their number, and leave. I’m not like that,” she comments. With a conta- gious joie de vivre and legendary legs (this queen does backfl ips, IN HEELS!), Shiwana Millionaire has people laughing and adoring her from the moment she steps into a venue. And although her songs are performed on stage, the true entertainment lasts as long as she’s around.

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 45 Is Gay Becoming Too Straight?

By Kevin Alderson, Ph.D., R. Psych. Queer Quest I want to thank Paul Christopher for provid- You will fi nd few examples ing me the idea for this month’s Queer Quest. in Calgary of gay men hold- My caveat to this month’s column is that it is an ing hands in a straight bar, opinion piece, and it is not based on my typical kissing, dancing together, practice of providing the best up-to-date pub- playfully making out, and being themselves (tell me this lished research that addresses the issue at hand. isn’t so in the straight bars Instead, I write this month from my own observa- you are attending right now, tions of late – observations that engender a refl ec- and I will gladly commend tive pause. Our Canadian gay world is changing, these bars in my next column and changing quickly I might add. and mention their names). Gay men in Calgary don’t As I write this late at night, hours before my column is even hold hands together due, I am vaguely reminded of the many nights in the past while walking down the street when I ambitiously attempted my “best work” on an essay despite how deeply in love that was due several hours later. This time I have a good they are! I believe in equality – full equality. If we are go- excuse – I just got back from Gay Pride in Toronto a few ing to develop a mosaic philosophy, then it must apply to minutes ago. In fact, the past fi ve weeks has been a fl urry everyone. of travel, beginning in Vancouver (late May) and followed by Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto in June. Two destina- The last time I was at Buddies on a Friday night, I real- tions have been about presenting at conferences, and two ized that the common adage, “Buddies on Fridays, the others have simply been part of my process as I prepare Roost on Saturdays” no longer applied. I didn’t have to psychologically to begin a one-year sabbatical from the line up at 10 pm either anymore. The young straight girls university. Please don’t think this means a vacation with had found another hangout there too. I love them, they pay – I have a book to write, several journal articles to au- love me, but where do I go to dance without them? I can’t thor, my own research to conduct, and a half dozen gradu- dance in their bars with gay abandon. ate students to supervise. I’m not complaining, but trying It’s not just Edmonton and Calgary. It is happening to get my head around all of this nonetheless. across Canada (at least at the places I have been to). The So what is changing? Let’s begin with home base – Cal- Odyssey bar in Vancouver had its share of heterosexual gary and Edmonton. I like to dance, and my last several patrons, my favourite club in Montreal (i.e., Unity II) felt visits to Twisted Element, the Roost, and even Buddies like a sock hop from the 1970s with more young hetero- has made me ponder if these are still rightfully viewed as sexual women present than you’d fi nd at a high school “gay bars” (I mean gay here in the inclusive sense of all dance. The energy of the bar had changed, and I sadly left queer individuals, male and female). I love heterosexual after one drink. My visit to the all-male Le Stud bar felt individuals, and God knows, we had better because they more inviting than usual as I watched hot shirtless men on are the majority whether we like it or not. Our bars have the dance fl oor gyrate to retro music. Nonetheless, I heard become fi lled with heterosexual men and women, and through the news that a woman had been recently refused although I don’t have a problem with that on the surface, service there, so she launched a complaint to the provin- I become less sure as I look deeper. The dynamics of gay cial human rights commission. Le Stud may soon need to establishments change when the number of heterosexual be renamed Le Stud et Les Femmes. patrons nearly equal that of the queer clientele. Business Toronto pride was besieged by far more straight spec- is business, and I don’t blame bar owners for admitting tators and bar patrons than I ever recall in the past too. anybody as a customer. These are times of human rights, The parade boasted an estimated one million spectators and everyone ought to have equal opportunity and access [1] with an economic benefi t to the city of an estimated to services. I have myself fought for this on several fronts. 99.1 million dollars! [2] No wonder I saw a fl oat for the Problem is, Twisted Element has become our only dance Evil Dead Musical (I remember the Evil Dead as one of the bar in Calgary, and if fewer queer individuals frequent it, most horrifi c horror movies I ever saw – does it have a gay it too may become largely another heterosexual bar. As theme?) and several fl oats for the various banks who want I think about equality, I think it would be equally just if to cater to us. The mayor of Toronto participated in the straight bars were as accommodating of queer folk as they parade (this didn’t happen before ex-mayor Mel Lastman are of their heterosexual clientele. That is clearly not so. set the trend, by the way, and he feared a backlash) and so did several other high profi le people.

46 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 Should we be celebrating, or should we be recoiling with how mainstream gay culture is becoming? Are we losing our culture? When I co-authored a book about same-sex marriage in 2004, [3] I never dreamed for a moment that it might contribute to the demise of gay culture. I don’t believe it has by the way, but when combined with Internet dating services, chat lines, and telepersonals, I do wonder if the combined effect has been a negative one for the community. I often commented in media interviews that marriage is not for everyone: for those who want to get married, however, they should have that choice. Without question, this has been a good initiative for those who have met that special someone and who want the security/stability on several fronts that marriage provides. Nonetheless, does that mean that we should give up our culture to simply become part of the heterosexual majority? Nonsense! Our culture, like that of French Canada, is distinct, and it needs to be protected. Our culture is now protected by law (ultimately, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is mostly responsible for this) – now we are the ones who must protect it from erosion. If a sizeable number of queer individuals are not fre- quenting the venues that we already have, I can’t imagine how business people would want to invest in creating additional queer establishments. Queer individuals cannot complain about the lack of gay dance bars in Calgary or their lack of visibility if they are unwilling to become active members of the community. Either we support gay businesses or we let them become largely straight establishments – if neither happens, say goodbye to yet another gay business. If gay men are not walking in Calgary or Ed- monton holding hands, how will we ever normalize this to others who can easily deny that which they never witness? The ﬁ ght for same-sex marriage was the ﬁ ght by several individuals who wanted to make a difference, some largely because they wanted to create a different social landscape for the next generation. In conclusion, I believe we are seeing the temporary erosion of gay culture, and I believe it is occurring largely because of integration with the straight world in Vancou- ver, Toronto, and Montreal. In Calgary and Edmonton, however, I believe it is occurring largely because of apathy and the desire to withdraw further from visibility. We can change that – the question is, “Will we?” Dr. Alderson is an associate professor of counselling psychology at the University of Calgary who specializes in gay and lesbian studies. He also maintains a private practice. He can be contacted by confidential email at [email protected], or by confidential voice mail at 605-5234.

References: 1) Trevisan, M. (2007, June 25). Downtown soaked with pride. The Globe and Mail. Retrieved June 25, 2007 from http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/ LAC.20070625.PRIDE25/TPStory/National 2) Doolittle, R. (2007, June 25). A city painted with pride. Toronto Star, p. A10. 3) Lahey, K. A., & Alderson, K. (2004). Same-sex marriage: The personal and the political. Toronto: Insomniac Press.

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 47 Letter from the Publisher, Continued from page 8 and had really done nothing to deserve this, so I described repeatedly in the publisher’s column how I personally wit- the community could take this advice, not talk about gay nessed that this allegation was not true. When customers politics – or more specifi cally gay bar politics – then there loyal to Boyztown and Pulse started plugging their toilets wouldn’t be such big issues. and pulling their fi re alarm, making phoney claims to the AGLC and Police to disrupt their business, we knew there Most gay people lead their lives and work their jobs in the was some really deep-seated hatred out there for this bright straight world. It’s not until they go out to the bar in the shiny new bar. Back then had done nothing but open their evening that they really get a chance to interact with their doors. Last year you tried to convince the community not kin. I fi nd it baffl ing how, long after that night at the bar to go there on the premise that they were a twink bar, and fades away, the conclusions drawn from drunken/doped-up so we published photos that showed a wide variety of their logic still exert their infl uence. Or perhaps sheer embar- regulars, many aged 30 and up. You tried to push the theory rassment prevents a person from retracting outrageous and that Twisted does nothing for the community, and so we hurtful statements when sobriety returns their sensibility. published more photos of their fundraising events, and drew It’s bar banter, hearsay, drinking and drivelling – it’s not attention to the amounts they raised for Beswick House, meant to be taken seriously, but some people do anyway. donated to the ISCCA, Vagina Monologues, Calgary Men’s When these ill-founded ideas go unchecked, they build up Chorus etc. But don’t forget that you were doing the same a grounding of hidden assumptions that must be uprooted things to other bars before Twisted came along: before you can make that person believe anything truthful but to the contrary. Sadly, friendships can be built on noth- • You tried to tell the community long ago that Detour, ing more than mutual hatred, and there are those who fancy Texas Lounge and Goliaths were being torn down, and we themselves puppet-masters to harness that strong emotion. proved you wrong by getting an offi cial statement from Larry Ryder (the owner of the building) himself that this was not But enough skirting around the issues…I’m sick of talking the case. in general terms. Let me take the opportunity to address those individuals that started the whole thing of branding us • You tried to write Money Pennies off as an unfriendly the “Twisted” magazine in recent history: you are welcome lesbian bar, but we wrote repeatedly in articles (out of our to your own opinion, there’s nothing saying you have to like own experience) that they are in fact welcoming to everyone. any particular bar or any particular magazine for that mat- We had to fast-track the article on their ownership change ter. We are not denying that you may have had a bad expe- as a preventative measure, seeing as your rumors were rience at said bar. We ourselves can recall at least one bad already starting to swell up saying they were becoming a experience at any one of the gay bars here in Calgary – it straight bar. happens sometimes. Steve was kicked out of Boyztown once • You tried to discourage people from going to the Eagle for something he didn’t do, so we understand how a situa- because of your criticisms that their intentional industrial tion like that can cause a great deal of misplaced anger. But look was because they were “too cheap to fi nish the fl oors”. in the end we turned it into something positive: it freed us You are still trying to instil a sense of fear about “crack cul- to go out and explore the rest of the community, and soon de-sac”, even though we’ve written that the area has been we started a magazine with the directive to include everyone majorly cleaned up for over 6 months now. – even Boyztown. Ironically, back then you called us the “Detour” magazine after we had only released our fi rst issue, The Boulevard/Loft incident was a shining example of and you tried to tell people we were boycotting Boyztown. what happens when we DON’T keep the rumors in check. We quickly shut you up in issue #2, with a cover article on Though they started off with good intentions, they ended up Boyztown, but the “Detour Magazine” label still stuck for a fi nding support by rousing more hatred for Twisted, despite while after that. our initial efforts to get the two to coexist peacefully. They boasted that they were going to put Twisted out of business, In your case though, having your own opinion is appar- but with the 35-and-up crowd they were targeting it was ently not enough. You feel compelled to feed the people more likely that the days of the Backlot and the Eagle would around you a bunch of bogus arguments to motivate them have been numbered. We received fl ack for any attempts to serve your own vendetta, even if nothing bad was ever that we made to verify their grandiose claims, many of which done specifi cally to them. We don’t think it is right to attack did turn out to be lies and exaggerations. In the end there anyone that way, and in response we made sure that the was still too much doubt to publish an outright exposé; evidence to prove you wrong has been appearing front and most of all we did not want to believe that a number of peo- center in our magazine. Much to your delight, this made it ple we called friends were be doing this. We were relieved to seem like we were favoring Twisted, which led to all sorts of fi nd that even they were being misled, but calling them out nifty rumours about how they supposedly own us, control on it would have only garnered more hatred toward us than what we publish etc. Well, I’m sorry to inform you that it is anything. To make a long story short, the project failed, lots actually YOU who has been the catalyst behind this trend of supporters got burned and felt like fools, and it left a rift of “favouritism” you have observed. We only need to do ru- of unresolved hatred in the community that exists to this mor-busting in the actual magazine in cases where they are day. There was little we could do after the fact, other than spreading so fast, or purveyors are becoming so vicious that write an article about how not to open a bar so that others we can’t resolve the situation off the record. So the more didn’t fall into the same trap. you spread your rumors, the more damage control we needed to do. Meanwhile we have sadly turned down many kind Make no mistake, Twisted has been an advertiser and a gestures from Twisted that could have helped us, knowing supporter, just like the Calgary Eagle, the Texas Lounge, how you would have misconstrued it and had a heyday. the Backlot, and Money Pennies, and countless others be- yond the bars. We owe a certain loyalty to each one of our Long ago you tried to create the rumor that the line-ups advertisers because their money makes it possible for us to at Twisted were fake. At the time they were just starting out

48 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 operate, and support the community as we do. We know employee, let your customers have their fun. Check your that this idea of calling us the “Twisted” magazine is a ploy emotional baggage at the door once and for all, and put an that you trouble-makers invented to damage our credibility end to the monthly bar-war drama!! and enhance yours. By standing up for Twisted, we are now just as much in your crosshairs as they are. You want to make it seem like we are speaking out against your rumors Gay and Conservative? not because they are wrong, but because we have some sleazy vested interest in quelling them. I’m very certain that Isn’t that an oxymoron? It’s funny, but in our search for you have already encouraged the people on your side to dis- new advertisers, a number of them have told us that our miss our magazine on this premise, or at least made them magazine isn’t conservative enough for them – that they are hypersensitive to anything mentioned about Twisted so that not homophobic, but they fi nd certain gay subject matter they see it through glasses of sopping cynicism. This makes “offensive”. You know, we could sell out on everything this certain that they will not be exposed to anything that will magazine represents to get their advertising dollars…or we change their mind about the conclusions you drew for them. could keep going on the support of those who aren’t fooling In that respect, perhaps I’m wasting my breath on a weak themselves that they are gay friendly. I for one opt for stay- hope that someone might shove this article in your face. ing gay. If you are reading this and you want us to stop being the Whenever someone brings up this topic, especially when “Twisted” magazine, then for fuck sake, cut the subversive they worry that a child might pick up our magazine, I’m mind-games and fi nally deal with your real issues here. quick to remind them that there’s more offensive stuff We’re a magazine, not a babysitting service or a body for me- available on the shelf at their local Safeway. It’s in reach of diation; we’re sick of the shit you keep throwing in the gears children too, the only difference is that it’s straight. to sabotage this community, because most times we are the So let me summarize here – straight parents are worried only ones in a position to clean it up before the machine that a child might pick up our magazine because…their breaks down. Twisted is a gay club. They’re here to provide child may learn about the existence of an alternate sexual- a social space and make a buck, just like every other bar in ity at an early age? Which might mean they grow up with the city. You and I have no idea the things they go through a balanced view of their own sexuality, and have a better in a week for the volume of people they put through. The understanding and acceptance for people that are gay? Or more mischief that guests – people like you - have tried to hmmm…your child picks up a copy of Maxim magazine at pull, the more defensive they’ve needed to get in order to Safeway and learns that women should be treated as mind- protect the customers they do want to keep. If that means less sex objects. GASP, clearly we are a huge corruptor of kicking out troublemakers who aren’t satisfi ed until they’ve young minds! ruined someone else’s night, then I whole-heartedly agree it is in their best interest as a bar to take a proactive stance It’s not like we’re a recruitment pamphlet or anything. If against you. If they’ve gone overboard and truly done you you ask me, a child would probably fi nd our magazine a wrong, then it’s your job to appeal to their reason when you little boring. We’re just about showcasing gay culture and explain why. But they wounded your pride, and instead you providing a community resource. If that’s not conservative want to show them that they messed with the wrong person; enough for some people, then we offer no apologies. If you’re that you may or may not have been pushing your luck is worried about someone taking advantage of impression- beside the point. able young minds, then you would do better to keep them away from people out to peddle their religion to those not old You don’t seem to realize that this inability to let go is enough to understand its socio-economic implications. damaging you as much as anyone else, because a person bent on revenge is not a happy person at all. Even if you We want to hear what YOU have to say about the topics in this achieve your goal, your anger will just pour into other as- article, and any other articles in our magazine. Visit the chat forums pects of your life. You will never be at peace until you let it at www.gaycalgary.com and write your heart out! Or write us a letter go. For goodness sake, they are just a bar, it’s not like you to the publisher by E-mailing [email protected], and we may are being denied entrance to a hospital! respond to it in the magazine! I do commend the bars that still try to make everyone who walks through their doors feel unconditionally welcome, and do whatever they can to offer help and advice even in the face of your unpleasant behavior. I understand that bar staff and owners may feel guilty at the prospect of turning you away when you act out, because at one point the bar was the only place where gay people with problems could go to fi nd someone who truly understands. But now we have dedicated GLBT counsellors, help lines, and support groups. There are plenty listed in our magazine, for all ages. This deep-seated anger in you is too strong to have been caused just by the actions of a gay bar. You obviously have other issues to work out, and it is important that you receive help away from all the alcohol and illicit substances that will only make you less capable of dealing with them. For god sake, these services are out there and many are free at that - SO USE THEM! If you are a bar patron, go out to the bars only when you are ready to have fun. If you are a bar

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 49 Boundaries To Equality The Le Stud Situation

By Stephen Lock Politics The ways of equality are not always as simple as When Audrey Vachon decided to have a drink with her they appear. father one afternoon earlier this summer, the pair wandered down to the Village, which was near her father’s offi ce. They It would seem clear ”equality” includes equal access by all chose to have their quiet drink with each other on the patio people to all places, as well as equal pay for equal work, not of Le Stud. The waiter informed them, or rather informed to be denied services, rights, and privileges afforded others Monsieur Vachon, the establishment was men-only and Ms. in society simply because of ones own status (sex or gender Vachon would have to leave. identity, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious or political beliefs, economic status, etc), and to be free to pur- Ms. Vachon and her father left. Ms. Vachon was later sue a life of meaning and dignity. quoted as saying she was “…shocked. I was embarrassed, I was humiliated. I felt guilty that I’d even gone there, like I’d Certainly as a civil libertarian and a GLBTQ activist I have done something wrong.” She has initiated a provincial hu- spent years advocating for such equality. I don’t think any man rights complaint against the bar. of us would question the idea that to deny an individual the same rights others enjoy is just plain wrong. Equality isn’t The situation is problematic. Setting aside the appar- equality if it is applied to certain people in certain situations. ent rudeness of the waiter for not addressing Ms. Vachon directly, various other issues are raised by this incident. That seems pretty self-evident. However, life is never black and white; there are a lot of grey areas. Does an establishment, like Le Stud, have the right – legal or ethical – to refuse service to somebody because of their For instance, within the GLBTQ community there is, gen- gender? In doing so, is it not analogous to refusing service erally, a recognition that gay men and lesbians don’t always to a person of colour, for instance, because the bar in ques- share the same space, or need to. The idea of womyn-only tion is a skinhead bar? Okay, not the best analogy since space is not new and the idea of such spaces came about Ms. Vachon wasn’t in any danger from the male patrons of in recognition that there are times when women need ‘safe Le Stud, unlike a person of colour might be upon entering a space,’ a place to gather strength from each other without skinhead bar, but hopefully the reader will take my point…. the interference or often overwhelming presence of men, be they heterosexual or homosexual. The Quebec human rights code is very clear and Le Stud does not have a legal right to refuse service to Ms. Vachon Conversely, I have long advocated that gay men and other because of her sex. Whether they have an ethical (dare one men who have sex with men (MSM), perhaps even hetero- say moral) right to do so is the source of the debate. sexual men, likewise need men-only space. To be honest, I do see a difference between the needs of gay and MSM men Montreal lawyer Julius Grey, a Charter expert and veteran for such space, and the needs of heterosexual men. on discrimination and civil rights cases, was quoted by the Globe and Mail as saying the incident clearly violates Sec- As men sexually, physically, emotionally, and mentally tions 10 and 12 of the Quebec Charter. Nevertheless, he attracted to each other in a predominately heterosexual so- considers the case “borderline.” ciety, it is my belief we need spaces where we can ‘recharge’ and connect with men like ourselves; to leave the dominant “The bar’s refusal in no way affected the girl’s [sic] dignity culture, and all its pressures and demands, for awhile. or devalues her as a person. It doesn’t seriously affect her Bathhouses and other gay sex environments afford that. So status in society, whereas gays face constant discrimina- do certain bars, especially in the larger metropolitan areas. tion,” he said. “Equality is a guiding principle and not a straightjacket.” Le Stud in Montreal’s Gay Village is one such place. It was created to cater to a specifi c ‘type’ of male. In short, it Similar to other minority communities, the GLBTQ com- is a gay men-only space, although not a private club. It is munity is acutely aware of discrimination and the effects a gay men’s bar that markets itself as a ‘hot cruise bar’ and of privilege. As a community, we have struggled for many tends to attract those men interested in Leather/Levi, bears, years to enshrine equality protections so that we too might and other heavily masculine-identifi ed gay men. On any live open and legitimate lives. But does equality mean every- given Saturday night the place is packed with men and the one is to be treated the same, regardless of specifi c charac- sexual energy is palatable. It is meant to be. teristics? As a gay man, I fully expect not to be denied access solely because ‘gays aren’t welcome.’ At the same time, Le Stud is a long-time fi xture in the Gay Village. The however, I resist the tendency towards assimilation into name alone indicates this is not your corner GLBTQ pub dominant (i.e. heterosexual) culture; I recognize the unique- catering to anyone who has the price of a beer. There are ness I possess by being a gay man and the uniqueness of my plenty of those in any city and certainly in Montreal’s St. culture (gay, queer) and choose to celebrate that. Catherine’s Street Gay Village. Le Stud is unique.

50 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 At what point does ‘equality’ cease and ‘assimilation’ begin? Turning this around somewhat, when does allowing heterosexual couples into gay clubs become a problem for our community? Do we not, have a right, if you will, to our own spaces? Is it okay that scores of queers be kept waiting outside our own establishments, as few as they are, because only a certain number of people can be inside a club at any given time? For each heterosexual who made it inside, one of us must wait outside. And how does one ‘check’ for orientation? Ms. Vachon could easily have chosen any number of places in the Village to have that drink with dad. Certainly most of the bars in the district, even all the other bars except for Le Stud and possibly The Garage down under Le Parking Club, allow for a gender mix with no problem at all. Even at that, The Garage is men-only only on weekends. Le Stud, then, is the only bar in the Village that is exclusively geared to men. I leave the reader with a question to ponder: At what point do we, as a minority, and as a sexual minority, cease to have the right to self-deﬁ ne, to deﬁ ne our own space, and to have that right respected? Stephen Lock is a long time gay activist and free lance writer in Alberta. He is the former Secretary and co-director for Egale Canada in the Prairies/NWT/Nunavut Region, a founding member of the Sexuality and Gender Diversity Advisory Committee (aka Police Liaison Committee), and was the producer and host of a semi-monthly GLBTQ radio show, Speak Sebastian, for 14 years on CJSW FM 90.9 (currently on hiatus). He lives in Calgary with his partner of 26 years and their ‘fur child’, Joey, a Bishon-Cavalier Spaniel cross.

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By GayCalgary.com Staff Review |Business BASH’d Goes on Tour BASH’d received four nominations for the prestigious Edmonton - June 23rd, 2007 Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Awards, recognizing excel- BASH’d is a story told by two gay hip hop artists lence in the Edmonton Theatre Community. The awards who chronicle the tale of a pair of lovers; one of whom ceremony will take place on June 25th. BASH’d was is bashed, nominated for: prompt- - Outstanding Production of a Musical ing the - Outstanding New Play other to take - Outstanding Independent Production revenge. - Outstanding Score of a Play or Musical Fuelled by the recent The BASH’d boys were recognized by Edmonton’s streak of Pride Awards Committee at the launch of Edmonton’s gay bash- 2007 Pride Week festivities. They received a Certiﬁ cate of ings that Achievement for their contribution to Edmonton’s LGBT happened communities. during Pre- BASH’d Tour Fundraiser and CD Release Gig mier Ralph June 28, 29 and 30th, 8 pm Klein’s refusal to legalize gay marriage in Alberta, one of the lovers decides to reverse the “discrimination” and go out and bash in- nocent heterosexuals. BASH’d explodes assumptions about distinct catego- ries of race, gender and sexual orientation, while explor- ing the discrimination and oppression on both sides of the coin, as we all try to co-exist in a free and equal society. FEMINEM and T-BAG are taking BASH’d on the road! This summer the show will hit the To- ronto Fringe, the Winnipeg Fringe and the New York Fringe. The boys are sharing their homo hip hop with the world! Come check out BASH’d before the boys leave town for the fringe circuit!

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 53 The Roost Nite Club, Edmonton Group Web ID contributes actively to the development Tickets $15, CDs $10 of the LGBT community. Tickets available at the door or at TIX on the Square It’s Vice-President, Mr. Arnaud, is an active member of www.tixonthesquare.com or (708) 420-1757 the local community; he is particularly involved with the Quebec Gay Chamber of Commerce. Priape and Group Web ID Join Forces After months of negotiations, Bernard Rousseau, Presi- dent and Co-Founder of Priape, spoke enthusiastically Montreal - June 21, 2007 of the terms of this new venture. “With this agreement, Priape and Group Web ID announced today that they Priape is partnering with a well-established, internation- have recently signed an agreement to join forces in a ally focused LGBT company. This partnership will also promising new joint venture, which will allow both com- help strengthen Priape’s position as Canada’s premiere panies to enhance their position in the Canadian and gay store.” Mr. Rousseau added that Group Web ID’s ma- International LGBT marketplace. jor investment in Priape will also enhance his company’s ability to plan for the future. “We are now entering into Priape is Canada’s premiere gay store and has been, a new era that will not only allow Priape to be better at for over 30 years, a pillar in building the LGBT commu- what it does today, but it will also provide us with the nity. This agreement allows it to join forces with one of muscle we need to expand our business activities outside the leading LGBT Internet businesses. of Canada, in particular in the US. At the same time, we Founded in 1999, Group Web ID is a leading LGBT are securing our employees’ future and maintaining our company that operates several Internet sites worldwide. commitment to the community we serve.” Its web-based activities have since grown exponentially. Mr. Rousseau remains at the helm of Priape, while two Its more popular sites today include Gay411.com (also long serving employees, Denis Ayotte and Denis Leblanc, know as Menonline.com) and Bear411.com. In Canada, both become shareholders and vice-presidents of the Gay411.com has attracted over 27,000 members, making company. it Canada’s leading Gay chat site. Combined, Gay411. com and Bear411.com reach in excess of 160,000 mem- Speaking on behalf of Group Web ID, the company’s bers worldwide. Vice-President and a committed member of the LGBT community, Thierry Arnaud, emphasized that this partnership creates new business opportunities for both companies and the broader LGBT business community. “Priape and Web ID can now focus on expanding the range of services that they both offer. They can also help each other gain access to one another’s niche markets, and strengthen their respective brand names. Mr. Arnaud added that this joint venture provides a unique opportunity to reinforce the vital role that Priape has played over the years in supporting the development of the LGBT community. “Priape is a model company that has proven itself to be a committed ally in helping the community grow, both in Montreal and across Canada. We are honoured to have the opportunity to partner with such a forward-thinking gay business and to support its ongoing commitment towards Gay and Lesbian groups and causes.”

Bump! Triple-Play TORONTO – June 22, 2007 Bump! The world’s most watched gay and lesbian travel series co-produced by Peace Point Enter- tainment Group and Pink Triangle Press has quite a few exciting developments this month: • The series started ﬁ lming its third season in June

54 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 acquired Boston-based international gay travel magazine, The Guide. For more than 20 years, The Guide has delivered an edgy mix of travel, entertainment and current affairs, distinguishing the monthly publication as one of the most recognized and widely read US gay publications. Bump will now have increased exposure and cross-promotional opportunities across Pink Triangle Press’ media properties, reaching more than half a million people in Canada, the U.S. and several international markets. Hosts Shannon Mc- Donough and Charlie David are back for Season Three, beginning shoot- ing in Denver, Portland, Calgary (featuring the gay rodeo), Vancouver, Seattle, and Chicago. The series then shifts focus to international destinations, with the crew heading to Italy, followed by a swing down the Danube River, with episodes planned for Vienna, Prague and Budapest. The with new producer Rowan Nielsen, a seasoned producer remaining episodes of the of lifestyle programming, whose most recent credits 3rd season are slated for include Life Network’s “Renovate My Wardrobe” and CTV ﬁ lming in Australia, South Travel’s luxury travel show “Living the Life.” America, Scandinavia and • Spain’s ONO cable company has acquired the series Europe. for its VOD service. Bump’s current roster of interna- The show’s website www. tional networks will also pick up the third season includ- bumptv.com includes ing here! TV (U.S.A.), EGO (Israel), Pink TV (France & streaming video clips from Belgium), and OUTtv (Canada), which plans to debut the selected episodes, behind- new season in October. the-scenes postcards from • Europe’s ohm:tv Mobile will launch mobisodes of Shannon and Charlie and Bump this month, to be available on their Mango TV practical travel informa- channel in Austria. Mango TV launched in August 2005 tion. The site is a gay in Austria with Hutchison 3G, as the ﬁ rst GLBT mobile travelers’ companion to all channel pioneering the idea of a lifestyle, gay-friendly 24- of the Bump episodes, and hour mobile TV station. includes tips on unique things to see, places to eat, Pink Triangle Press, co-producer of Bump, recently shop and have fun as well as links to gay and gay– friendly attractions, events and accommodations. The website we be continually upgraded and expanded as new Season III episodes go to air on OUTtv.

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By Rob Diaz-Marino Review | Art Skew Gallery is hosting an exhibit from June 28th to August 4th that focuses on identity – particularly the gay identity of the exhibit creator Andy Fabo. Fabo was born and educated in Calgary Alberta. He currently lives and works in Toronto, where he fi rst became recognized as a painter associated with Chroma- Zone, a highly infl uential collective that spearheaded Toronto’s fi gurative painting movement in the early eighties. Since this time, Andy Fabo’s work has explored issues of personal identity and how this relates to a broader social context. The exhibit entitled “Queen Street Des- perados” draws upon Andy Fabo’s experience and the rich history of infamous per- sonalities from Toronto’s Queen Street art scene. His art is a meditative, interpretive series of diptychs combining digital prints and silk-screen paintings. Fabo’s im- mersed relationship with this community is witnessed through photographed casual employs expressive hand gestures and mark-making to moments between friends and his apparent reverence for provide a heightened sense of the individual. each individual. His juxtaposition of digital prints and Throughout a career spanning nearly three decades, silk screen-paintings feature abstracted spotlights, which Andy Fabo’s work has been exhibited extensively in Can- underline the performative nature of identity. The artist ada and abroad. In the mid-eighties he lived in New York where he was awarded the Canada Coun- cil residency at P.S.1. In 2005 Fabo’s work was surveyed in a solo exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Art. The art of Andy Fabo can be found in prestigious collections such as the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Canada Council Art Bank and the Museum of Modern Art in NYC.

Skew Gallery Presents Andy Fabo’s “Queen Street Desperados” June 28th – August 4th 1615 10th Avenue SW (Calgary) (403) 244-4445 www.skewgallery.com

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Photos by Steve Polyak and Rob Diaz-Marino of GayCalgary.com Magazine Calgary Eagle Leather Boy Competition

Boots Customer Appreciation - Edmonton

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RBC Meeting at Money Pennies - Calgary Pride Exhibit Launch at QUAB Gallery and La Fleur - Calgary

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 61 Pride Calgary Kickoff Party at the Auburn Pride Calgary Military Ball at the Eagle

Pride Calgary Pride Parade

62 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 Pride Calgary BBQ at the Backlot Pride Calgary Street Festival

Pride Calgary Pride Dance

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 63 Edmonton Pride Awards Ceremony Edmonton Pride Family Brunch at Pride Center

Edmonton Pride Parade

64 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 Edmonton Pride Softball Game

Edmonton Pride Street Festival Edmonton Pride Dance

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 65 Post Pride Party at the Backlot - Calgary Post Pride Party at Money Pennies - Calgary

Post Pride Party at Twisted Element - Calgary

Post Pride Party at the Calgary Eagle

66 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #45, July 2007 Pink Party at Buddys - Edmonton Green with Envy Party at New City - Edmonton

Sexy Shorts Grand Finale at Twisted Element - Calgary

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