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Established originally in January 1992 as Men For Men BBS by MFM 5 AIDS – A Philosophical Argument Communications. Named changed to Letter from the Publisher GayCalgary.com in 1998. Stand alone company as of January 2004. First Issue of GayCalgary.com Magazine, November 10 WOOF! 2003. Name adjusted in November 2006 to Edmonton’s Beef Bear Bash GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine. 10 Publisher Steve Polyak & Rob Diaz-Marino, 12 The Eagle and The East Village [email protected] Redevelopment Editor Rob Diaz Marino, [email protected] 14 Out of Town 16 Original Graphic Design Deviant Designs Gay Destinations on the Rise Advertising Steve Polyak [email protected] 16 Map & Event Listings Contributors Find out what’s happening Steve Polyak, Rob Diaz-Marino, Jason Clevett, Andrew Collins, Jerome Voltero, Stephen 23 ‘Big Brother’ is Alive and Lock, Jack Fertig, Romeo San Vicente, Felice Newman, Evan Kayne, Mark Randall, Matt Well… Salton, Mercedes Allen, Joan Hilty, Dave …and Coming to a Government Agency Near You Brousseau, Kevin Alderson, James S. M. Demers, Glen Hanson & Allan Neuwirth, and the Gay and Lesbian Community of Calgary 25 Q Scopes and Edmonton “Hang out and schmooze, Capricorn!” Photographer 58 Steve Polyak and Rob Diaz-Marino 26 Adult Film Review Porne Ultimatum, Fetish Force, Jock Itch 2, Cruisin’ Grounds Videographer Steve Polyak and Rob Diaz-Marino 28 Deep Inside Hollywood Please forward all inquiries to: New Projects For Sara Gilbert and ‘70s diva Susan Anton GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine Suite 403, 215 14th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2R 0M2 29 Whole Lesbian Sex Safer Sex: Not Just for Straight Girls Phone (403) 543-6960 or toll free (888) 543-6960 30 Mr. Calgary Leather 2009 Fax (403) 703-0685 Priape Takes Over Annual Calgary Competition E-mail [email protected] Print Run Monthly, 12 times a year 31 PURE A Monthly Gay Dance Party in Edmonton Copies Printed Monthly, 10,000 copies. Masthead continued on page 4 32 A Couple of Guys 33 Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Calgary and Edmonton Compete for Good Cause 34 Bitter Girl

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4 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 AIDS – A Philosophical Argument Letter from the Publisher

ment, I’m going to plough into it head-on. I’m not an expert By Rob Diaz-Marino, MSc. on the topic of HIV/AIDS by any means, but even I can see gaping holes in the arguments by those religious extremists, Many of us are aware of a very warped perception and their self-serving interpretation of the bible. For that that exists out there in the straight community. reason I remain light on the details, and concentrate on con- I ﬁ rst encountered it several years ago in a line tradicting what I’ve seen to be the “usual arguments”. scrawled on the wall in a public restroom: “AIDS The kicker for those who like to wallow in such ignorance kills fags dead” (a chilling adaptation of the slogan is this. A quick internet search revealed to me that there are “RAID kills bugs dead”). It’s also a common theme 1,415 infectious diseases currently known to man. If HIV in the obscene, late night voicemail messages left and AIDS are gay diseases, that means that the other 1,413 to us by drunks who want to go on a rant and who (we’ll be generous and count HIV/AIDS as 2) were “put on ﬁ gure gay people to be an acceptable scapegoat. Of this earth by god” to kill THEM. course I now know that this sentiment stems from Of course it is ridiculous to look at it as us-and-them. A members of the religious right, who tout HIV/AIDS gay person is susceptible to all of the same diseases as a a “gay disease” which God put on the earth to wipe straight person, and vice versa, because diseases discrimi- out homosexuals. Hmmm…bathroom stalls and nate by SPECIES - more rarely by gender within a species, simply because of the physical and chemical differences. As drunken calls…such credible company the religious much as they hate to admit it, gay people are just not biolog- right keeps.. ically distinct enough from their heterosexual counterparts At the risk of pissing people off on both sides of the argu- to really make a difference in susceptibility to HIV.

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 5 So if they can’t fi nd moral high ground through immunity to HIV/AIDS, then they have to fi nd fault in circumstance. This is the argument that AIDS is the result of the corrupt “gay lifestyle”, where their defi nition of our lifestyle usually includes the term “promiscuity”. ALL human beings (not just gay people) are designed to enjoy having sex – it is a basic physical need that cannot be ignored, even with the help of a bible and a trusty fl og. Yes, it’s no secret that the bible thumpers hold a dim view on any kind of sex – even if they can’t help doing it, they sure as heck aren’t allowed to enjoy it because God says so! Nevermind that the bible was written at a time when STDs weren’t well understood, so when Mr. Apostle’s geni- tals started to itch and welt after bedding the skanky town prostitute, he probably thought God was trying to tell him something: hey doofus, avoid skanky prostitutes, not sex is evil!! Damnit, he went with sex is evil. Bacteria and viruses are nasty, selfi sh little opportunists that misuse their hosts often with little regard for the dam- age that they cause – their survival depends on it. They can and will fi nd any possible way to exploit our vulnerabilities, be it an untrained immune system or a more general fl aw in the design of our species. If, according to bible thumpers, sex is evil and we’re supposed to be good, then the need for sex (and the enjoyment thereof) is a major fl aw in the design of a human being. HIV/AIDS is indeed transmitted through sexual contact (among other means), and bible thumpers love to rub our faces in this fact because it supports their assertion that sex is evil – and even better, that promiscuous homosexual sex is evil. But AIDS is virtually a non-issue for lesbians, soning, the only thing left to do for bible thumpers (and their so it must only mean promiscuous homosexual MALE sex is less mystical redneck counterparts) in their quest to prove evil. It’s all so confusing, so to save the day, here is kicker themselves more virtuous than homosexuals, is point out #2: most other diseases, many very deadly, are spread by what they perceive to be the case: that HIV/AIDS is more particles expelled by the carrier and inhaled or ingested by prevalent in the gay community than in the straight com- the next victim. Believing that sex is evil because it spreads munity. This may be true in a purely North America-centric disease also implies that breathing must be evil too…and view, but statistics worldwide show that more heterosexu- eating…and drinking…and hugging, kissing, scratching, als are contracting HIV/AIDS than homosexuals. This is of fl ossing, bleeding, laughing, sneezing, coughing, urinating, course due in part to the prominent African epidemic, which defecating - you get the picture. Any interaction between I’ve disgustingly seen used by racists as an opportunity to the outside of the body and the inside of the body is a put in their two cents about how evil black people are. Even chance for disease to slip in and out. But I don’t know of more disgustingly, the same breed of bible thumper is over any life forms yet that are completely self-sustaining, able in Africa discouraging condom use and leaving the people to survive without input and output from their environment to act out superstitions that make the disease spread faster and fellow beings. If spreading disease is a sign of evil, you (sex with a virgin as a cure for HIV). might as well blame the human race for being alive! In fact, one might argue that a climate of religious op- When unable to contort their minds to invent divine rea- pression is the common factor between Africa and the gay community – where the necessary education, openness, and communication needed to prevent the disease from spreading are hampered by unreasonable biblical expectations. How’s that for a right-back-at-you? Now I can’t say that people who contract HIV/AIDS are completely innocent in the matter. The reality is we all have to take measures to protect ourselves and others from the dangers we face in life. Still, HIV/AIDS is a harsh conse- quence for sex, and even more tragic in rape cases where sex is uninvited. Hate the disease, don’t hate the victim – they suffer enough as it is. HIV/AIDS is a HUMAN disease, and any person who cheers on something that kills their own species is a deplor- able traitor, no better than an accessory to murder.

Continued on Page 36 6 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 7 8 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 9 WOOF! Edmonton’s Beef Bear Bash

By Benjamin Hawkcliff Community | Event It was a long time coming. After years of having nary a bear- related group or event in Edmonton, Daren Kavich (featured on this month’s cover) and Aaron Granley put things into motion to create a night out for furry men of Alberta. In March 2008, the fi rst Beef Bear Bash took place at Boots Bar and Lounge, and it has been smooth sail- ing ever since. “We were at Boots complaining how nobody comes out, everyone in Edmonton seems to stay home. Everywhere else with men of similar interests. Some may have misconceptions in Canada seems to have bear events, including smaller cities, about the age or appearance of those that attend, but the real- so we decided to have our own,” recalled Granley. “We were ity is that the event draws all types - from young hot muscle totally elated that people showed up, and the feedback we got cubs to older men - just looking to enjoy an evening out at the was so amazing. People were asking why it had taken so long bar. for it to happen. It was a real rush to get something done and “I am 25 and defi nitely not a bear. Whatever your label is, out there, and it turned out to be way easier than we expected we are just a bunch of laid back, fun people that are really it to be.” welcoming to every type. It is just a party where a bunch of Without the support of Boots, this event may not have been guys can get together and hang out and not have to worry such a success. about the drama that seems to happen at other night clubs,” Granley explained. “It has a general purpose and gets people “Boots has been incredibly supportive, they did up all of our who don’t normally come out to the bar. That is [what I hear posters for us and bring in extra staff on the nights we do it, most] from a lot of people who aren’t interested in going out to support the number of people. They have been great, Ross on a regular Friday or Saturday night. Now that they know in particular has been awesome in helping us out.” there are a group of people who are similar, it makes a better draw for them.” What is a bear bash you ask? It’s basically a fun night out It also draws from outside of Edmonton. Many from Cal- gary, Red Deer, and other parts of Alberta will make the trip to Edmonton specifi cally to include a Beef Bear Bash in their plans. “I think it is great, it means everyone is having a great time and enjoying themselves. We’ve had people from places like Winnipeg or Saskatchewan who have shown up because they were in Edmonton and thought it would be nice to meet people while visiting the province.” As the weather turns colder, the bears kick it up a notch with their next event on October 4th - a costume and fetish themed evening. “It will defi nitely heat things up a bit more than the average party. A little bit of leather, rubber, whatever turns your crank. We are going to stir things up a bit, we are always try- Continued on Page 46 10 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 11 The Eagle and The East Village Redevelopment

By Evan Kayne Community | News The East Village redevelopment has been a hot topic for the past few years in Calgary. The development – now part of a larger project termed “The Rivers” - aims to rejuvenate prime real estate east of City Hall to Fort Calgary and from 9th Avenue north to the banks of the Bow River. This may have an impact on an established and well known bar in our community: The Calgary Eagle. The Calgary Eagle is located in the Franklin Building. This structure dates back to 1908, originally a pool hall on the main fl oor with a barbershop upstairs (echo- ing that theme, the Eagle has both pool tables and barber chairs). Yet the Franklin Building is not a registered East Village Development Plans - orange buildings are affected, white buildings are not affected. historical building, nor is it even on the city’s “Inventory of Potential Heritage Sites”. Village because we’re the only business after 6 o’clock that’s Ron Scheetz, an owner and founder of the Calgary Eagle, still in the area.” Even to the seniors and the homeless, the mentioned the city may be working on a bylaw to ensure no fact this is the one area business that still has their lights building which is brick in the East Village can be torn down. on into the evening is a good thing. The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) who has Additionally, according to the Eagle, the Franklin Build- jurisdiction over the redevelopment in the East Village said ing “is very adaptable…we had an architect in, it’s struc- there is no current bylaw, and nothing that will exist (that turally sound, it’s very commercially viable, you can put a they know of) – unfortunately. third fl oor on this building”. Considering the original area Even if there are no current plans for such a bylaw, any redevelopment plans for the Rivers favored buildings of the heritage building in the East Village will most likely be pre- Franklin building’s size, it’s realistic to say that this is just served in order to prevent judgment in the court of public another reason for the building’s preservation. opinion. When the King Eddy Hotel was threatened with de- Admittedly, gentrifi cation may have an impact over the molition, the uproar was great enough to save it. While there long term. However, that’s not just in Calgary – it’s hap- may not be the same level of support as the Eddy received, pening in San Francisco, Vancouver and other major cities. it’s reasonable to guess any attempt to destroy buildings As Scheetz puts it, “the gay boys move into the area, fi x it older than 30 years in the East Village would be met with up, the strollers move in…” and you have rent increases, stiff resistance. As well, plans outlining area revitalization turnovers in businesses (Mom & Pop stores out, large chain indicate the Franklin building would be part of any future stores in). However, this is something the Eagle doesn’t an- development. ticipate for ten or more years. Furthermore, the Eagle has strong support for their pres- The business of the Calgary Eagle itself is solid – they just ence from their alderman and the Calgary Police. As Scheetz signed another three year lease in February of this year, said, “the cops call us the last beacon of light in the East Continued on Page 46 12 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 13 Out of Town Gay Destinations on the Rise

by Andrew Collins Travel Amazing as it may sound today, famously gay- popular places like Austin, Mykonos, Rehoboth, and Ljubljana, Slovenia Prague haven’t always had much of a following with Neighboring Croatia gets more attention with gay travelers, the GLBT community. Cities and resort communi- at least among the nations that make up the former Yugo- ties change over the years, some becoming more slavia, but romantic, beautifully preserved Slovenia and its capital city of Ljubljana (pronounced lyoo-blyah’-nah) are fast fashionable with gay travelers, and others falling out developing a pink fan base. Ljubljana looks and feels much of favor. In fact, there are big cities, alluring towns, the way Prague did before the latter became inundated with and beautiful resorts all over the world that, while tourists and excessive commercialism. With its medieval scarcely known to gay travelers at the moment, have castle, narrow streets, and ornate bridges, it’s a fi ne city for a the potential to develop into tomorrow’s next queer strolling. You’ll also fi nd a handful of gay bars and cafes, and, hot spots. Here’s a look at a dozen potential “fam- to the delight of cinema buffs, Ljubljana hosts an increasingly prestigious gay and lesbian fi lm festival, which will celebrate ily-friendly” destinations to watch, from formerly its 25th anniversary in 2009. conservative cities like Nashville and Indianapo- lis, which are becoming increasingly progressive, Mauritius and Reunion Island to picturesque vacation spots like Tasmania and These small islands off the coast of Africa, about 500 miles Mauritius that have only lately begun capturing the east of Madagascar, have lately become favorites with Euro attention of the gay jet set. jet-setters. Some say Mauritius has the potential to become another Ibiza or Mykonos, with pulsing gay discos beginning Indianapolis, Indiana to spring up here and there. This island with a population of about a million and a diverse cultural heritage (with Eng- America’s 13th-largest city, Indianapolis has been far less lish, French, Indian, and Chinese infl uences) is renowned for popular as a GLBT destination than most other major me- its spectacular white-sand beaches. About 120 miles to the tropolises over the years, in part owing to its comparatively southwest, the French island of Reunion (population 800,000) right-of-center political demeanor and bland reputation as is a volcanic formation with magnifi cent mountain peaks ris- more business-oriented than leisure-driven. Nevertheless, ing to more than 10,000 feet and a nascent but fast-growing local gay business leaders and the city’s Indianapolis Con- tourism industry. Together, the islands make for a stunning, vention and Visitors Association are currently working hard remote hideaway, and they’re already drawing a number of gay to change perceptions and promote the increasingly visible visitors from South Africa, Australia, and Europe. GLBT scene and publicize Indy’s playful side. You’ll fi nd quite a few lively gay and lesbian bars here, along with a handful of Mexico City, Mexico historic gay-friendly B&Bs and some wonderfully appealing, With a metro population of nearly 20 million and one of artsy neighborhoods with an engaging mix of attractions and North America’s most exciting cultural and arts scenes, there’s shopping. no question that vibrant - if in some ways chaotic and unpre- Lisbon, Portugal dictable - Mexico City has plenty of gay and lesbian residents. As a gay vacation destination, however, Mexico’s capital Relatively affordable compared with many other European metropolis has yet to develop a major following. Its reputation nations, and a darling of food and wine connoisseurs, Portugal is picking up, though, as more and more visitors return home been generating plenty of buzz of late among sophisticated to spread the word about the trendy dining scene, relatively travelers, and its capital city, Lisbon, is steadily emerging from affordable luxury hotels, cruisy gay nightlife, and huge Gay its somewhat conservative shell as a leading gay and lesbian Pride parade held in late June each year. With its relative low getaway. The city now produces a guide for gay visitors, and cost and a wealth of direct fl ights from elsewhere in North the GLBT community has been credited with helping turn America, look for Mexico City to become ever more popular around the once grim Bairro Alto neighborhood, transforming among U.S. and Canadian travelers. it into one of Europe’s most charming gay villages. Nashville, Tennessee Although it’s smack in the middle of America’s so-called Bible Belt, Nashville has become steadily more gay-friendly in recent years. The city has embraced progressive politics, environmentalism, and the arts with great gusto, and a handful of funky little neighborhoods around town (East Nashville, 12th Avenue South) abound with GLBT-popular coffeehouses, restaurants, and boutiques. For these reasons, plenty of “family” are moving to Nashville these days, in search of a slightly

14 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 town with dozens of superb restaurants and a fun, friendly gay scene. At the southern end of this county that’s midway along the coast between Los Angeles and San Francisco, you’ll fi nd a number of gay-friendly resorts between the towns of Avila Beach and Pismo Beach. Shanghai, China The so-called “Paris of the East”, with a population of more than 13 million and a breathtaking skyline of countless postmodern skyscrapers, Shanghai is rapidly becoming Asia’s must-see destination for cutting-edge shopping, fashion, and the arts. Attitudes toward gay people are slowly but surely changing for the better - just in the past decade, the city has seen the opening of several gay bars, along with an extremely popular and attractive gay entertainment-hotel complex. As thousands of ex-pats from all over the world continue to visit and relocate to this exciting, dynamic city, the gay scene will surely explode over the next few years. Tasmania, Australia This rugged island state off the southeast coast of the Australian mainland used to The hip Taikang Lu Arts District - with its galleries, cafes, and courtyards - is just one have a somewhat conservative reputation, neighborhood that’s become popular with gay and lesbian travelers to Shanghai. (Photo but the tides have turned in recent years. Many gays and les- by Andrew Collins) bians have moved to this laid-back, stunningly beautiful land, known for its natural beauty (don’t miss Cradle Mountain or more intimate and better-planned alternative to such gay the Freycinet Coast). The island’s tourism offi ce produces an Southern mega-cities as Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas. extensive guide for GLBT travelers, and you’ll fi nd a number of “family”-owned accommodations around this island that’s Nova Scotia, Canada roughly the size of West Virginia and has a population of Although it’s just the second-smallest of Canada’s prov- about a half-million. inces, Nova Scotia and its historic capital city of Halifax offer Torremolinos, Spain plenty to see and do, including a handsomely preserved wa- terfront, exceptional theater and fi ne arts venues, and verdant Spain already has its share of stunning gay vacation areas parks and gardens. Elsewhere in the province are such popu- (Ibiza, Sitges), and in the sunny Andalucian region, yet an- lar draws as Lunenburg, a colonial seaport and shipbuilding other has lately begun to emerge: the picturesque beach town center now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and of Torremolinos. Numerous hip restaurants and bars have the charming fi shing village of Peggy’s Cove. Gay-owned and opened, especially in the La Nogalera neighborhood, and the gay-friendly B&Bs abound in the towns already mentioned as town also has about a dozen resort hotels catering heavily to well as in such scenic communities as Annapolis Royal and the GLBT crowd. Spain’s fabled Costa del Shelburne. Sol has long had a popular following with northern Europeans, and Torremolinos Punta del Este, Uruguay looks poised to develop into one of the Sometimes dubbed the St. Tropez of South America, the continent’s top gay vacation hubs. swanky beach and casino resort city of Punta del Este hugs Andrew Collins is the author of Fodor’s Gay the southern coast of Uruguay and has long been fashionable Guide to the USA and eight additional travel with the GLBT residents of neighboring countries like Brazil guides. and Argentina. As a gay resort, Punta del Este has loads of potential but is probably a few years from developing interna- The Little Black Book tional GLBT cachet. Still, there’s a long and beautiful stretch of beach with a popular queer following (Chihuahua), and Indianapolis Tourism (www.indy.org). Lisbon Tourism (www.visitlisboa. this town of 10,000 has a couple of gay bars and gay-popular com). Ljubljana Tourism (www.ljubljana-tourism.si). Mauritius Tourism (www.mauritius.net/index.php). Mexico City Tourism (www.mexicocity. hotels. com.mx). Nashville Tourism (www.visitmusiccity.com). Nova Scotia San Luis Obispo County, California Tourism (www.novascotia.com). Punta del Este/Uruguay Tourism (www.turismo.gub.uy). Reunion Island Tourism (www.saintpaul- The legalization of gay marriage is but one reason scenic lareunion.com/index-uk.php). San Luis Obispo Tourism (www.visitslo. San Luis Obispo County is one of California’s best gay-friendly com). Shanghai Tourism (www.cnto.org/shanghai.asp). Tasmania Tourism (www.discovertasmania.com). Torremolinos Tourism (www. vacation secrets. This area with a charmed setting along the andalucia.com/torremolinos). Pacifi c has one of the nation’s most exciting winemaking scenes (especially around the town of Paso Robles), and the largest community - San Luis Obispo - is a lively university

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 15 Events Listing Find out what’s happening

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For more info, go to our website Marnie Campbell /Maxwell Realtors R. Cobalt 45 9:30pm at www.apollocalgary.com/apollo/volleyball. (403) 479-8619 http://www.marniecambell.ca 735 12th Avenue SW • (403) 228-7822 Hair & Aesthetics Kinky Flea Market - Saturday, October 18th (12pm- Friday Recreational Volleyball - Langevin School MFM Communications 5pm). Forest Heights Community Centre (4909 (107, 6A Street NE, Calgary). Join us for a casual (403) 543-6970 Sandra G. Sebree 52 Forego Ave SE). Admission $3. Call for more info. volleyball game from 7pm to 9pm every Friday. http://www.mfmcommunications.com 1610 17th Avenue SW • (403) 228-8108 In the Fall, we will play from Sep. 12 to Dec. 12 Web site hosting and development. Computer [email protected] Apollo Calgary Friends in Sports - no voleyball on Oct. 10, Nov. 21, Nov. 28. All Hardware and Software. Barrister & Solicitor http://www.apollocalgary.com are welcome. This is for all skill levels, including More Better Buses Sol Sourced Weddings Apollo Friends In Sports is a volunteer-operated, recreational players and beginners. You can sign (403) 651-1692 (403) 270-9480 non-profit organization serving primarily members up for the season or drop-in. For more info, go to Providing unique, comfortable & affordable http://www.solsourcedweddings.com of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered our website at www.apollocalgary.com/apollo/ transportation. Charter us for: High School Wedding Commissioner communities but open to members of all volleyball. Graduations, Senior Groups, Pub Crawls and communities. We currently have more than 400 Vandrea Jewellers 53 Rainbow Riders Bowling League - Let’s 10 Pin Sporting Events members and are growing fast! The primary focus 1127 17th Avenue SW • (403) 244-2832 of Apollo is to provide our membership with well Bowlerama, 2916 5 Avenue NE, Wednesdays, 7PM The Pet Stop [email protected] organized and fun sporting events and other (Sept 3, 2008 - March 4, 2009). COST: Nightly 507, 2355 - 162 Avenue SW •(403) 256-2224 http://www.vandrea.ca activities to allow them to participate and interact in - $17.00/night ($12.50 for lineage; $4.50 in prize money) and shoe rental is $2.50 Register at Let’s Priape Calgary 16 a positive social framework. Bowl on September 3, at 6:45pm. 1322 - 17 Ave SW • (403) 215-1800 Community Groups and Absolutely Smashing Badminton - no information http://www.priape.com for this month. Calgary Frontrunners - Saturdays at 9am. Coffee Clothing and accessories. Adult toys, leather wear, Organizations Junkies (7th Street and 1st Avenue SW). Distance movies and magazines. Gifts. Curling - The 17th season of Apollo Curling will varies. 8km-15km. Runners from 6 minute/mile to Aids Calgary 2 begin in October 2007, with the same general 9+ minute miles. During the summer we attempt Rev. Nadene Rogers 110, 1603 10th Avenue SW • (403) 508-2500 format as last year. Games are at the North Hill to have evening runs during the week. Our Saturday (403) 247-0602 http://www.aidscalgary.org Curling Club (1201 - 2 Street N.W.) with two draws runs are always at 9am year round. For more http://www.weddingsmyway.com on Saturdays: 2:20 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and at information, contact Tim at (403) 660-6125 or Marriage Commissioner gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 17 e-mail [email protected]. Also, don’t Artists for the Quality of Life like to promote their businesses or who would like Fake Mustache forget to choose running as one of your interests in (403) 890-1261 • http://www.afqol.com to meet new people - no business affiliation is Calgary’s ONLY Drag King Show your www.MyApollo.org profile to ensure you are Fundraiser for AFQOL - Thursday, September 11th, necessary. Soda Lounge: 211 - 12th Ave S.W. kept up-to-date! (403) 923-3953 Twisted Element (1006 11th Avenue SW). Hosted - Heading Out http://www.miscyouth.com Outdoor Pursuits - In attempting to meet our by Bianca la Bouche and Mz Toni with special Peer group for men who are looking for an [email protected] members requests for diverse sporting activities we guests including Dyna Myte. alternative social activity to the bar. Activities vary A benefit show for the Miscellaneous Youth Network, have formed the Apollo Outdoor Pursuits League! and are fun and entertaining. The group meets Cabin Fever Fake Mustache is guaranteed to please! Come see If it’s done outdoors we do it! (and occasionally the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 7 pm 3RD THURSDAY every month, featuring UberHot our boys strut their stuff at Soda, the first Thursday we venture indoors too). This summer we will be to 9 pm. resident Nikki B Nottie. Held at the Calgary Eagle of every month. $5 cover. $2 cover under 18. hiking, biking, rock climbing, rafting and a whole - Illusions Calgary Advance tickets available at Barbies Shop. All Ages bunch more. If you’re interested in any of these September 18th - Cabin Fever Back to Old School Social group for Calgary and area transgender show starts at 7:30. 18+ show starts at 10:15. or something else completely, get in touch with Party at the Calgary Eagle community members (cross dressers, transvestites, us. Tired of playing alone outdoors? Well this is Gay Prairie Alumni Calgary Gay Fathers drag kings and queens). Illusions provides a safe, a GREAT opportunity to participate in events you http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gayprairiealumni/ [email protected] discrete and welcoming atmosphere, in which enjoy doing with other interested members of the This group is for all gay/lesbian/transgendered http://www.geocities.com/calgaryfathers transgendered people can meet others of like mind. community. To be added to the distribution list for alumni of Prairie Bible Institute and/or Prairie Illusions offers discretion, acceptance, compassion regular updates please email outdoorpursuits@ Peer support group for gay, bisexual and High School in Three Hills, Alberta. It’s purpose and a safe place to express your gender. Cross- apollocalgary.com. questioning fathers. Meeting twice a month is twofold: First, social -- to renew old friendships dressing is the purpose of the group, but is not and make new ones. Second -- to talk about Golf - Contact [email protected],. Calgary Men’s Chorus mandatory. http://www.calgarymenschorus.org our common experiences as gay people at a Lawn Bowling - For more information, please - Inside Out fundamentalist school. Any other questions, please Do you like to sing? Come out and join the Calgary contact Chris or Phil at lawnbowling@ Peer-facilitated youth group for GLBTQ ages 15-25. feel free to ask. Men’s Chorus. Rehearsals take place weekly on apollocalgary.com. The group aims to let youth know they are not Gay Readers Book Club Tuesday nights from 7 pm to 9:30 pm at the Old Y alone, and to connect them with their peers. Every Apollo Slow Pitch - takes place from Friday, May 9, Interested in poetry, prose & literature? Want to Centre for Community Organizations, located at 223 Monday, 7 pm to 9pm at GLCSA. It is a funky and 2008 until the end of August at the West Hillhurst meet like-minded gay men? Then come to our 12 Avenue SW. safe environment with a variety of resources and Community Centre (18th Street and 5th Avenue meeting at Good Earth Cafe, 1502 - 11th Street SW Calgary Sexual Health Centre activities. NW, East Field), from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. at 7:30pm the last Tuesday of each month. 304, 301 14th Street NW • (403) 283-5580 - New Directions Apollo Tennis - Thursday evenings from 7 pm to 9 Girl Friends http://www.calgarysexualhealth.ca Drop in peer-support group to provide support and pm at West Hillhurst Racquet Centre from May 17th http://members.shaw.ca/girlfriends Calgary Sexual Health Centre is a pro-choice resources for individuals who identify as transsexual to September 13th. The address is 1940 6 Ave NW. organization that believes all people have the right or inter-sexed. The group meets every 3rd Friday of Pool at Garage Billiards - Saturday, September It is weather dependent, therefore we won’t play and ability to make their own choices regarding the month from 7 pm to 9 pm at GLCSA. 20th (7:30pm). Join Girlfriends for a fun night in either strong wind or rain. The fees are $3 for their sexual and reproductive health. Calgary of pool. If shooting pool is not your thing come Apollo members and $5 for non members . Pop and Sexual Health Centre started as a volunteer based, If you are transsexual, or know of someone who along anyhow to enjoy the great company! This water is $1 each. grassroots organization and has been providing is, please contact our office for information and is not a tournament and no skill is required. For comprehensive sexuality education and counselling assistance. You are not alone! There is support! Yoga - Have you always wondered about yoga? those who are interested in playing, we will rotate programs to the Calgary community since 1972. What really is down-dog? Do you think touching - SHEQ Soulful Healing Ego Quest players each game on a non-competitive basis. your feet with your legs straight is just humanly A workshop for women that want to be themselves Garage Billiards is located on the main floor of the Calgary Outlink Formerly know as GLCSA impossible? For the second year, Ki Essentials is in a supportive, safe environment. It is a chance Eau Claire Market (near the food court). We have - Gay And Lesbian Community Services offering an exclusive yoga class to Apollo members to grow and share their experiences related to reserved the private room which has two pool tables Association 1 and friends. This class comprises of weekly 90- women’s sexuality. Runs for a ten week period on and can accommodate up to 30 people. There’s #4, 1230A 17th Avenue SW • (403) 234-8973 minute sessions that focus on basic poses and Thursdays at 7pm. Call Trudy or Krista at 585- underground parking available for $2. The cost http://www.calgaryoutlink.com proper alignment, and are conducted in a fun and 7437. To participate, please call the exclusive for playing pool is $12.00 + GST per table and supportive environment. This is a multi-level yet Peer Support and Crisis Line - Front-line help service SHEQ line at 585-7437 (you may leave a voice per hour. Depending on the turnout, and based on beginner friendly class. No previous experience for GLBT individuals and their family and friends, or message for Trudy or Krista) or leave your name 3 hours of play, the estimated cost per person to is required. Registration fee: $126.00 (for all anyone questioning their sexuality. and a contact time/number with the Gay & Lesbian attend this event will be approx. $5 which covers sessions plus two free passes to Ki Essentials), Community Services Association at 234-8973. the use of the room & tables (not including food & Library - A great selection of resource books, fiction, Apollo membership is required. Mat rental: $1.00, beverages). Please rsvp to help us ensure that we non-fiction, videos and everything in between, all - Womynspace Dates: 10 weeks, starting April 14, 2008, Time: can accommodate everyone. with a queer perspective. Peer social/support group for women providing an 7:45 - 9:15 pm. Please note no classes Victoria evening of fun, bonding, discussion and activities. Taste Buds Bi-Monthly Dinner Event - Saturday, Day. Drop-ins for this class are offered on a first- Drop-In Center - A safe and supportive environment Meets every first and third Friday 7pm to 9pm at October 18th (7:00pm). Dae Jang Geum Korean come-first-serve basis. Space is limited so please for one-to-one peer counseling for many issues GLCSA. Resaurant(1324 10th Avenue SW). We’re check ahead of time. Cost for drop-in is $15 for surrounding family, coming out, homosexuality, continuing our “taste around the globe” with a Apollo members. Deer Park United Church and Wholeness loneliness and other issues. Korean theme this time! Please join us for an Centre ARGRA – Alberta Rockies Gay Rodeo evening of good food and of course great company! - Between Men and Between Men Online 77 Deerpoint Road SE - (403) 278-8263 Association We have booked a private room at the Dae Jang Peer support, sexual health education for gay http://www.dpuc.ca Hotline: (403) 541-8140 • http://www.argra.org Geum restaurant. The restaurant is in a strip mall or bisexual men, as well as those who may be Worship Time - 10:00am Sundays Annual General Meeting. Monday September 8th uncertain or questioning their sexuality. Discussions with additional parking available on the street. (7:00pm). Old Y (223 - 12 Ave SW, Main Floor range from personal relationship or life issues, to Different Strokes One of the specialties you may wish to order is the Common Room). Come vote for your future Board of sexual health and well-being. Meetings at GLCSA http://www.differentstrokescalgary.org Korean BBQ where you cook your food at the table. Directors and get involved. Tuesdays 7:00pm to 9:00pm Swim Club. Check website for current schedule If that’s not your preference there are other meals to choose from. Seating is limited for this event. Dance - September 27, 2008 - Calgary Networking Club Don’t Buy In Project Please rsvp by Wednesday, October 15th so we can http://www.dontbuyin.ca Dance - October 18, 2008 Calgary Networking Club (CNC) is back.... after a try to accommodate everyone. Dance - November 15, 2008 5 year hiatus, CNC is meeting again in Calgary on This Calgary Police Service Initiative aims to the first Thursday of every month. The networking encourage youth to working towards an inclusive Games Night - Saturday, November 15th (7:00pm). meetings are open to all individuals who would environment in which diversity is embraced in their Tuscany Club (212 Tuscany Way NW). Back by schools and community. popular demand is our second annual Games Night. 18 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 Join us for an evening of cards, poker and board the mature minded and “Plus 40” gay, lesbian, “Columbo Takes the Rap “Director’s Performance. Urban Sex games. Don’t worry if you haven’t played many bisexual, and transgendered individuals seeking to Be there by 6:30pm to be - assured seating. http://www.cjsw.com games before. We’ve arranged for some wonderful meet with others at age-appropriate activities within Sept.24 - Free Pool at the Eagle Radio Show – Every Wednesday from 9-10pm. womyn to coach new players on the rules of the apositive, safe, non-threatening and nurturing Sept.27 - Coffee at Midtown Co-op 1130- 11 Ave. Focus on sexuality; gay bisexual lesbian trans games. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be environment. S.W. Meet at 10:00 am gendered and straight issues here in Calgary and provided. This will be an alcohol free event. If Positive Space Committee at Mount Royal Queers on Campus, (Formerly GLASS) around the web. Listen on CJSW FM 90.9. you any special dietary needs, please let us know College 279R Student Union Club Spaces so that we can try to accommodate you. The cost Western Canada Bigmen and Admirers 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW University of Calgary is $10 per person, payable at the event. You can http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ Phone: 403-440-6383 http://www.ucalgary.ca/~glass access The Tuscany Club off of Tuscany Blvd which WesternCanadaBigmenGroup/ http://www.mtroyal.ca/positivespace (403) 220-6394 is off of Stoney Trail. Please RSVP by Thursday, [email protected] [email protected] November 13th so we can ensure we have enough Rainbow Community Church food and drinks. The Positive Space Committee at Mount Royal Hillhurst United Church Vigor Calgary College works to raise awareness and challenge 1227 Kensington Close N.W. (403) 255-7004 Girlsgroove the patterns of silence that continue to marginalize http://www.rainbowcommunitychurch.ca http://www.vigorcalgary.ca/ http://www.girlsgroove.ca lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-gendered, two-spirited [email protected] Violence in Gay Male Relationships (VIGOR) is a Saturday, Sept 27 - Garden Party. Featuring and queer (LGBTTQ) individuals. The Rainbow Community Church is an all-inclusive committee of professionals dedicated to increasing body painted flag dancers and art work by Lisa Pride Calgary church. Everyone is welcome (and we mean it!). the awareness of gay men’s domestic violence and Heinricks and Peig Abbott. Where: Southern Alberta (403) 262-3410 • http://www.pridecalgary.ca Services are held every Sunday afternoon at 4:00 the services available to them. Pioneers Memorial Building. 3625 - 4th Street PM. S.W. Featuring DJ FlyGirl Christina Skeith, body Annual General Meeting - October 6, 2008 “Yeah... What She Said!” painted flag dancers, art work by Lisa Heinricks and (7:30pm). Knox United Church (506 - 4th Rocky Mountain Bears Every Monday evening from 8:30-9:00pm Peig Abbott. This is in an awesome log building Street SW). Positions up for election are Male http://www.rockymountainbears.com CJSW 90.9 FM Co-Chair:2year term, Female Co-chair, Secretary, [email protected] with green grass lawn overlooking the river valley. Bear Coffee Night - Monday, September 8th Treasurer, Volunteer coordinator and 8 director Stunning! Tickets: $20 advance, $30 at door. This (7:30pm). Good Earth Cafe (1502 - 11 Street SW) YouthSafe is an only women event. positions: 1 year term. Bylaws will also be up for http://www.youthsafe.net review. Pot Luck Diner/Hot Tub Party - Saturday September HIV Peer Support Group 13th (7:00pm). Brad and Gerry’s. We’ll start with Alberta’s website for youth with sex-and-gender (403) 230-5832 Pride Rainbow Project appetizers between 7:00 and 7:30 PM, So at 7:30 differences. Youthsafe.net lists the resources, [email protected] [email protected] we proceed with diner and then let the night unfold information and services to help youth find safe and http://www.priderainbowproject.com ISCCA – Imperial Sovereign Court of the (please be on time so everyone can enjoy your caring spaces in Alberta. Chinook Arch The Pride Rainbow Project was started in Fall 2003 food). Please RSVP by Sept 11/08, participants http://www.iscca.ca by 4 youth of the Unitarian Church of Calgary. will recieve an e-mail on Sept. 12/08, so that you Restaurants The Pride Rainbow Project is a project designed can plan your Pot Luck items appropriately, so Calgary Eagle Inc. 4 Tuesday - Shooter at Texas Lounge 308b 17ave to show support for same-sex marriage in Canada please watch for it. RSVP’s should be e-mailed to: 424a - 8 Ave SE • (403) 263-5847 SW 8:00 and elsewhere. It is a fabric rainbow banner [email protected] http://www.calgaryeagle.com Friday - Shooters and BBQ at the Backlot 209 approximately 5 feet wide, and the goal is to make Bear Bar Night - Saturday, Sept. 27th (after Money-Pennies 9 10ave SW 5:30 it 3.2km (2 miles) long, in order to break the world 10pm). Calgary Eagle (424A 8th Avenue SE) Saturday Shooters at Texas Lounge 308b 17 ave record (set by a group in Florida at 1.25 miles)! 1742 - 10 Ave SW • (403) 263-7411 SW 8:00 Bear Coffee Night - Monday, October 6th (7:30pm). It contains the 6 colours of the pride flag: Red, Good Earth Cafe (1502 - 11 Street SW) Sunday BBQ at the Eagle 424 8 ave SE 5:30 Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple. The project Theatre and Art Eagle Shooter Night - September 5, 19 (11pm). is youth run, but anyone can help!. General Meeting - Thursday, October 16th Alberta Ballet Calgary Eagle (424a 8th Ave SE) (7:30pm). Money Pennies (1742 10th Avenue SW) http://www.albertaballet.com Primetimers Calgary Bears Dine Out and Casino Night - Saturday, Broadway Babies Drag Show - September 13 [email protected] ATP, Alberta Theatre Projects 36 October 18th (7pm). Casino Calgary (1420 (9pm). MoneyPennies (1742 10th Ave SW) http://www.primetimerscalgary.com Phone: (403) 294-7402 Meridian Road NE). Meet in the Casino restaurant at Gothic Nightmares...an evening of F**Ked up S**T http://www.ATPlive.com Prime Timers Calgary is designed to foster social 7:00 PM, please RSVP via e-mail to gerrynbrad@ - September 28, (9:00ish). Calgary Eagle (424a interaction for its members through a variety of shaw.ca so that we can make the appropriate diner AXIS Contemporary Art 8th Ave SE) social, educational and recreational activities. It is reservation. 107, 100 – 7 Ave. SW • (403) 262-3356 All monies raised go to Charity: Agape Manor, open to all gay and bisexual men of any age and Bear Bar Night - Saturday, October 25th (after [email protected] Beswick House, HIV Peer Support, Artists for Quality respects whatever degree of anonymity that each 10pm). Calgary Eagle (424A 8th Avenue SE) Broadway Across Canada of Life, Children’s Wish Foundation member desires. Safety Under The Rainbow http://www.broadwayacrosscanada.ca Knox United Church Sept. 3 - Free Pool at the Eagle http://www.safetyrainbow.ca Fairytales International Gay & Lesbian Film 506 - 4th Street S.W. • (403) 269-8382 Sept. 6 - Coffee at Midtown Co-op 1130- 11 Ave. Festival http://www.knoxunited.ab.ca/ S.W. Meet at 10:00 am Mission: To raise awareness and understanding of Sept. 7 - PrimeTimer’s AGM at the Old “Y’ 223 same-sex domestic violence and homophobic youth http://www.fairytalesfilmfest.com Knox United Church is an all-inclusive church - 12 Ave..S.W. .Doors open at 4pm meeting starts bullying. Lisa Hienricks (Artist) 43 located in downtown Calgary. A variety of facility at 5pm Sharp Foundation Art Central, lower level, 100 7th Ave SW rentals are also available for meetings, events and Sept. 9 - Pumphouse production of “Funny Money” Phone: (403) 272-2912 http://www.creamydreamy.com concerts. Curtain time 7:30pm. Meet at MoneyPennies for the [email protected] Tuesday evening - -- special before the play. One Yellow Rabbit 35 Worship Services http://www.thesharpfoundation.com Sept.10 - Free Pool at the Eagle Big Secret Theatre – EPCOR CENTRE for the Wednesdays - Communion Service 12:10 pm Sept.13 - Coffee at Midtown Co-op 1130- 11 Ave. Performing Arts • (403) 299-8888 Sundays - 11:00 a.m. September to June Travel Masters - Need a vacation?, Ed Smith at S.W. Meet at 10:00 am http://www.oyr.org Sundays - 10:30 a.m. in summer July and August. Travel Masters has agreed to donate 25% of Sept.17 - Free Pool at the Eagle his profit from WestJet bookings to The SHARP Pumphouse Theatre 37 NETWORKS Sept.20 - Coffee at Midtown Co-op 1130- 11 Ave. Foundation. So before you plan your next trip with 2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW • (403) 263-0079 (403) 293-3356 S.W. Meet at 10:00 am WestJet, email Ed at TravelMasters http://www.pumphousetheatres.ca A social, cultural, and service organization for Sept.21 - Vertigo Mystery Theatre production of

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 19 Stagewest everyone is naked, and it does not include sexual October 14, 2008 - Prism Bar & Grill (10524-101 Bathhouse and Sauna’s activity. Therefore participants do not need to be Street) 727 42 Avenue SE • (403) 243-6642 Down Under Baths 7 gay, only male, but almost all participants over the http://www.stagewestcalgary.com 12224 Jasper Ave •(780) 482-7960 September 9, 2008 and November 11, 2008 years do self-describe as being gay or bisexual. Theatre Junction http://www.gayedmonton.com/ - Garage Burger Bar (10244-106 Street) Camp fYrefly http://www.theatrejunction.com Steamers 10 Edmonton STD 4 7-104 Department of Educational Policy Studies 9668 Jasper Avenue • (780) 422-2581 11111 Jasper Ave Vertigo Mystery Theatre 34 Faculty of Education, University of Alberta 161, 115 – 9 Ave SE • (403) 221-3708 Steamworks 11 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G5 Edmonton Vocal Minority http://www.vertigomysterytheatre.com 11745 Jasper Ave• (780) 451-5554 http://www.fyrefly.ualberta.ca http://www.evmchoir.com http://www.steamworksedmonton.com/ Phone: 780-479-2038 Edmonton Pride Week Society Edmonton Listings http://www.prideedmonton.org Free To Be volleyball Businesses Amiskiwcy Academy, 101 Airport Rd. (near the Bars and Clubs The Edmonton Pride Week Society’s Annual General downtown airport) Every Wednesday and Thursday Cruiseline Meeting is Tuesday, September 30 at 7 pm at Boots Bar and Lounge 5 (780) 413-7122 trial code 3500 night, 8pm-10pm. Wednesday night recreational 10242 106th St • (780)423-5014 the Pride Centre, 9540 – 111 Avenue. All are level: All players and skill levels welcome. Contact http://www.cruiseline.ca welcome! Input on Pride Week is welcome. If http://www.bootsbar.ca/ Phone chat room & talking classifieds for 18+ Marc for more information: padremark@hotmail. anyone is interested in being involved in organizing com, Tel: (780) 445-0365. Thursday night Buddy’s Nite Club 6 Pride Week 2009, please attend the AGM or contact intermediate level: Coaching and drills provided. 11725 Jasper Ave • (780) 488-6636 Community Groups and us at [email protected], or visit the Contact Alex for more information: flipside@telus. website at www.prideedmonton.org. PLAY Nightclub (Opening Fri. Sept 19) 13 Organizations net, Tel: (780) 424-9984. (Please note that there 10220 103 Street •[email protected] ERBA - Edmonton Rainbow Business is limited space on the intermediate night) http://www.playnightclub.ca Beef Bear Bash Association HIV Network Of Edmonton Society 3 #3379, 11215 Jasper Avenue • (780) 4915- Prism Bar & Grill 8 www.bearbeef.org 11456 Jasper Ave 4458 10524 101st St • (780) 990-0038 Bar Night http://www.hivedmonton.com http://www.edmontonrba.org http://www.prismbar.ca October 4th, 8:00pm AIDS Walk for Life 2008 (September 21st, 2008) Boots and Saddles (10242 106 Street) Our primary focus is the provision of networking The Roost (Now Closed) 9 opportunities for gay, lesbian, bisexual and The 17th Annual AIDS Walk for Life will take place 10345 104th St • (780) 426-3150 Buck Naked Boys Club (Edmonton) transgendered (GLBT) owned or operated and Sunday September 21st, 2008 at Edmonton City http://www.theroostniteclub.com Naturism club for men. GLBT-friendly businesses in the Edmonton region. Hall! Remember how fun the last one was – the Meets the second Saturday of each month. Woody’s 12 Membership is open to all kinds of entrepreneurs, sunshine, the prizes, the food, the entertainment… (780) 471-6993 11725 Jasper Ave • (780) 488-6557 from tradespeople to professionals to commission and more!? Or if you’re new to town and didn’t http://www.bucknakedboys.ca salespeople. have the chance to join us – this is your chance Our club has been meeting continuously for over 10 to join one of the most easy ways to show your The Edmonton Rainbow Business Association After years. The similar club in Calgary ceased to exist support, help out a great cause, meet new friends, Business Mixers. Held on the second Wednesday of several years ago. Naturism is being social while and do something healthy for yourself! It’s a every month 5:30 – 7:30 pm

20 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 5km walk around the heart of downtown, and 3234 Contact: [email protected] (www.members. Pure:Stephan (780)469-3281. everyone is welcome – even pets! Find out how shaw.ca/yuy ) Sat. September 20th, Doors at 9pm BOOTCAMP - The group meets at the Oliver you can participate, or even volunteer! Call Misty - Womonspace PLAY Nightclub (10220 – 103 Street) Community Hall from 7-8:15 pm every Monday Bjerky at 488-5742 ext. 222 or email misty.b@ (780) 482-1794. • [email protected] Robertson-Wesley United Church and Thursday night. The hall is located at 10326 hivedmonton.com. 10209 123 St. NW -118 Street. There is no bootcamp on September www.gaycanada.com/womonspace Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose (780) 482-1587 1st for the long weekend. Bootcamp will run http://www.gayedmonton.org A non-profit lesbian organization established for http://www.rwuc.org • [email protected] biweekly outdoors until the end of September. In Edmonton and surrounding areas. Organized Worship Sunday morning at 10:30 am. People of October bootcamp will move indoors and be held ISCWR General Meetings - September 16, 2008 activities include: licenced non-smoking dances; all sexual orientations welcome. Join us for Soul on Monday nights. For more information about (8pm-10pm). Pride Centre of Edmonton (9540 coffee houses; family events; games nights; golf OUTing, an LGBT-focused alternative worship, bootcamp, email [email protected] - 111 Avenue). Open to the public and general tournaments; and more. Memberships available, on the third Sunday of each month at 7:00 PM. BOWLING Northern Titans Bowling resumes on membership. which also includes confidential bi-monthly Other LGBT events include a monthly book club Saturday September 29. Every Saturday 5 to 7pm, Amateur Drag Queen Contest - September 26, Newsletters. and a bi-monthly film night. As a caring spiritual GATEWAY LANES at #100 3414 Gateway Blvd 2008 (10pm-12pm). Boots Bar and Lounge Fall Dance - Saturday, September 13 (8:00pm). community, we’d love to have you join us! $15.00 per person. [email protected] (10242 106th Street). Join new members of our Bellevue Community Hall. Belly Dance Lessons from CURLING WITH PRIDE - The 2008-2009 Season organization as the try their hand at being a Drag Team Edmonton 8-9pm, dance from 9pm-1am. Admission: $10 will soon be starting! Planning is underway for the Queen. Winner of this competition will be asked to http://www.teamedmonton.ca members and $15 guests of members. season, and ice we’re inviting any new players and compete in the Hey Drag Queen/King title contest September 29th (7pm) - Annual General Meeting - Prime Timers teams interested in playing to get in touch with later this year. Edmonton Pride Center (9540 111 Ave NW) (EPT) is a group of older gay men and their us through September. Curling with Pride is a fun ISCWR Disco Night - September 27, 2008 (10pm- admirers who come from diverse backgrounds but Members are invited to attend and help determine league, open to members of the Greater Edmonton 12pm). Prism Bar & Grill (10524 101st Street). have common social interests. We meet on the the board for the next term. If you are interested in GLBT community, their friends and families. No Join the Imperial Crown Prince and Princess for a second Sunday of most months at the Unitarian running for the board or getting involved in some experience is necessary and pre-season clinics are night of Disco during Prism’s retro week. Shake Church of Edmonton (10804 - 119th Street) at of the committees, please contact us. For more arranged each year to provide opportunities to your groove thing for prizes, fundraising and lots 2:30 pm for a social period, a short business information about the meeting or volunteering, learn the basics or, for more experienced players, of dancing! meeting and then either a guest speaker, discussion please contact [email protected] to improve on skills. Skill level within the league Edmonton Illusions Social Club panel, or a potluck supper. Special interest groups September 20th (7:30am) - Day Hike. Kelsey’s ranges from very experienced Brier hopefuls to raw The Edmonton Illusions Social Club meets the meet for other social activities throughout the Restaurant (104 Ave and 117 St). Spend a day beginners, but all are drawn to the league for a second Thursday of each month at Boots Bar&Grill, month. In July and August we have a BBQ or picnic exploring the scenic surroundings of the Bald Hills fun, social and GLBT-positive sporting experience. 10242-106St, Edmonton. For info go to http:// in lieu of a meeting and in December it’s replaced in Jasper. This hike located near Maligne Lake is Monday nights, 7:15 - 9:15 pm, Granite Curling groups.yahoo.com/group/edmonton_illusions/ or with a Christmas party. EPT is affiliated with Prime described as moderate and offers some of the most Club, 16 games - Oct 27 to March 2nd. Opening call 780-387-3343. Timers World Wide. If you would like to know more impressive views from the top. Hikers should be Night Funspiel (October 27). St Paddy’s Day about our group, email [email protected], prepared for Fall weather conditions and bring lots Spiel and Awards (March 2). $250/person. Early Northern Chaps visit http://www.primetimersww.org/edmonton/, or of water, lunch and suitable footware. The group bird registration draw (2 prizes of $50 off fees) http://www.northernchaps.com attend a monthly meeting. will meet at Kelsey’s restaurant located at 104 Ave register by 1 October 2008. Final registration date: 10 October, 2008. For more information or to Northern Chaps is Edmonton’s original leather, - Suit Up and Show Up Group and 117 St. and will return that evening between latex, fetish, uniform club. We have been in 7-10pm. There are chipminks at the top so be submit a registration, contact us at 463-5942If Big Book Study of Alcoholics Anonymous. Saturdays existence officially since 1987 but have been in careful of your food. All level of hikers welcome you are interested in joining Curling with Pride at 12 noon. At Pride Centre existence originally around 1982 in Edmonton, - this is not technical but simply a whole bunch of for the 2008/2009 season contact curling@ Alberta, Canada. Everyone is welcome to join or - Sick and tired of being sick and tired? hard work. Ride sharing is available. Approximate teamedmonton.ca attend events Escape Cocaine. Thursdays 7-8pm @ the Pride cost of ride share is $15.00 per person and $15 CYCLING - Wednesdays 6:30 Various locations in Centre. for dinner and drinks after the hike. To confirm Edmonton. [email protected] Pride Centre of Edmonton 1 your participation contact Barb at dayhikes@ - YouthSpace OUTDOOR PURSUITS - For more information contact 95A St. and 111 Ave. • (780) 488-3234 teamedmonton.ca An after-school drop-in program for gay, lesbian, [email protected] - Bears Movie Night BADMINTON - Women’s Drop-In Recreational bisexual, trans-identified, queer, questioning and RUNNING - Join the Arctic Frontrunners as they run Badminton, The season runs from October 3 Bears club of Edmonton meets the last Sunday of allied (GLBTQQ&A) youth under 25. throught the scenic river valley this Fall. All genders 2007 through March 19 2008. badminton@ the month for movies 1- 6 pm in the TV room at the and levels of runners and walkers are invited to join Pride Centre of Edmonton 95A St. and 111 Ave. Ph: Open Tuesday to Friday 3:00pm-7:00pm and teamedmonton.ca Saturday 2:00pm-7:00pm Located at the Pride this free activity. Runs begin every Sunday from (780) 488-3234 BALLROOM DANCING - The Beginner Ballroom Centre of Edmonton 9540 - 111 Avenue Contact 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the West end of Emily program is designed for people who have no - Trans Education/Support Group [email protected] or 488- Murphy Park. For more information, contact Bill at: previous dance instruction and have the desire Support and education for all transsexual, 3234 for more info.” [email protected] to gain confidence on the social dance floor. transgendered, intersexed, two-spirited and SWIMMING - Making Waves will resume swimming - Men’s HIV Support Group The Beginner program focuses on the four most questioning individuals meets 1st and 3rd Sundays in the Fall of 2008 at the NAIT swimming pool. The common social dances, Waltz, Jive, Foxtrot and of each month, 2-4 pm at the Pride Centre Will be meeting on each second Monday of the first swim will be on Thursday September 4th at Rumba. If you can do these four dances, you can of Edmonton 95A St. and 111 Ave. Ph: (780) month. At the Pride Center, Edmonton Starting in 7:30-8:30pm. Tuesday night swims are held from dance the night away at most social events! You 488-3234 April, from 7pm to 9pm. 8-9pm. For more information contact swimming@ will learn how to do the basic steps and two to - GLBT Seniors Drop IN teamedmonton.ca - Sunday Night Mens Discussion Group three patterns in each dance. You will learn to Mens social and discussion group meets every Every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4pm Pride recognize when to use these dances, and you will TENNIS - If you are interested in playing tennis, Sunday @ 7 pm at the Pride Centre of Edmonton Centre (95A St. and 111 Ave.), The Pride Centre learn basic technique, like frame and posture. please contact Sam or Tony and let them know. All 95A St. and 111 Ave. Ph: 488-3234, Contact: Rob is thrilled to introduce a new program serving our *Students may take level 2 upon completion of skill levels and genders welcome. The new time as Wells - [email protected] GLBT seniors. Hosted by Jeff Bovee, contact the the beginner course. *All gender combinations of of September 7 will be every Sunday from 4-5:30 Centre at 488-3234 for more info. dancers are welcome. *Partners are not required. pmat the outdoor tennis courts at the Kinsmen - Youth Understanding Youth Sports Centre. New players are always welcome. PURE Absolute Beginner Session Dates: September 21st Youth support and social group meets every [email protected] http://www.pureedmonton.com - November 30th, January 18th - March 29th, Saturday from 7 to 9 pm at the Pride Centre of [email protected] April 19th - July 5th. Sundays 7:30-8:30pm at FREE TO BE VOLLEYBALL - The indoor season Edmonton 95A St. and 111 Ave. Ph: (780) 488- Foot Notes Dance Studio 9708-45 Avenue NW. of Intermediate Free To Be Volleyball begins on $149.00 +GST / 10 weeks. To register call: October 9 at Amiskiwaciy Academy located at 101

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22 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 ‘Big Brother’ is Alive and Well… …and Coming to a Government Agency Near You

By Stephen Lock Politics When George Orwell wrote his classic dystopian novel “Nineteen Eighty-Four” in 1948, he envisioned a gritty world dominated by a dictator known as Big Brother in which all aspects of citizens’ lives, now reduced to “proles” (Newspeak for ‘proletar- ian’ - the Marxist working class), were electronically monitored and controlled. Privacy was a thing of the past, only nobody remembered the past and all references to the past, or anything else Big Brother did not wish the proles to know about, were wiped from the public record. Privacy is a basic right. Without it, humans are too often reduced to being pawns of the state with all our individual ingly becoming a rare commodity and the various foibles, indiscretions, thoughts, views, actions, and beliefs invasions of that privacy by the state and its laid bare for all to see and, too often, punished. agents - to say nothing of business interests - needs to be vigorously resisted. Too often it is not. Like the proles In an era so dominated by electronics, privacy is increas- in the Oceania of Nineteen Eighty-Four too many of us are complacent and even prepared to accept certain invasions of privacy “for the greater good,” arguing that if someone has nothing to hide, then why should the individual be concerned about having their hard drive searched or their internet activity looked at? A more Big Brother-ish concept would be diffi cult to come up with. Recently, Xtra! printed a piece about a gay couple re- turning from the US who were detained by the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA), apparently because there was a problem with the paperwork on a vehicle they had purchased at a vintage car show in Gettysburg, PA and were towing back to their home in Ottawa. However, for some reason the Canadian border guards chose to go through their truck and open their laptop. One of the men, Rick Frenette, is quoted in Xtra! as saying, “they opened up the laptop, and I guess one of the icons said ‘porn’ on it.” How many gay men don’t have porn on their computers? There is certainly nothing illegal about gay porn, or possess- ing it, as long as it is clearly between consenting adults. When the agent came across some locked material, he asked for the passwords, which were provided to him. While the border guards seem interested in the contents of Rick and his partner Shawn’s laptop, they never checked the men’s cell phones, Shawn’s Blackberry, or the loose burned CDs in the truck’s glove compartment. The two men were then left alone for an hour as border guards conferred in an offi ce. When the offi cers returned, Rick and Shawn were informed their laptop was to be confi s- cated due to “questionable material” having been found. The “questionable material” was a downloaded video of

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 23 light water sports, no more explicit than any number of entirely. We have checks and balances in place in this lib- videos and DVDs one can legally purchase in Canada at any eral democracy we call Canada to not only allow authorities adult video store. Also on the laptop were amateur porn to investigate and seize such material, and lay appropriate videos of the couple. charges, but also to protect the average citizen from inap- propriate and illegal search. As Marcus McCann, who wrote the Xtra article points out, “...[T]he Supreme Court of Canada has pointed out The issue, as I see it, is government interference in the in the Little Sister’s bookstore case, porn that would be personal and private lives and property of the citizens it was perfectly legal to make, sell and possess in Canada is often elected by. The argument then becomes “Where does one stopped at the border. Academic papers, fi ctions, letters and draw the line?” correspondence, bootlicking pictures, family photos — it can Indeed. Scads of documents - legal, philosophical, and all get you in trouble.” political - have been written on that concept alone...one can Compounding this is the fact, as expressed by Joe Arvay hardly even begin to address it in a magazine column. lead lawyer in the Little Sister’s case, that up to 70 percent As one of the commentators to the Xtra piece pointed out of the porn confi scated at the border, whether personal or - this is what the CBSA is going after in a post-9/11 world? being shipped to various retail outlets in Canada, is gay or We have a tsunami of illegal fi rearms and drugs pouring lesbian porn. Straight porn, it would appear, pretty much across the American-Canadian border and border guards gets a free pass. are concerned about two consenting adult males playing Following the Xtra story, various individuals suggested in with piss and taping themselves having sex with each other? the Xtra on-line forum the appropriate thing for individuals Hmmmm..... to do is encrypt their fi les and refuse to give up the pass- Of course, it is not just the Canadian border guards who word, which one would not be legally bound to do anyway as may be stepping over the line here. Their American counter- it is a form of self-incrimination. parts are no less guilty. On the surface, encryption would appear to be a good According to a recent on-line article on itbusiness.ca, idea and, I would suggest, would probably be something one US customs agents were recently given new powers to seize might want to seriously consider if there is even the slightest notebook/laptop computers and other electronic devices of risk your particular fetish or kink might be exposed to those not just Americans but also travelers of other nationalities at not particularly...uhm...informed, be they roommates, family the border as part of an “anti-terrorism” program. members, or CBSA agents (or the RCMP, for that matter). A recently released Department of Homeland Security However, encrypting ones fi les is, I would suggest, a tad (HDS) policy indicates that agents do not need suspicion of “bassackwards”. The issue here is not pornographic mate- wrongdoing to confi scate electronic devices and that data rial stored on the hard drive of one’s laptop. The issue here contained in the devices may be shared with other agencies is the possible abuse of search and seizure laws, certainly for decryption or other purposes. The policy covers laptops, governmental abuse of privacy issues. Why should Joe or MP3 players, pagers, cell phones, PDAs, voice recorders, Josephine Average have to take extra-ordinary steps to pro- digital and video cameras. Not just confi scate, but copy any tect themselves from such state interference? and all material found. This material can then be “shared” An argument could be made, I suppose, that if one is with other government agencies as “needed.” taking one’s laptop across the border, either for business or Ever since 9/11, the Bush Administration has systemati- as part of what you bring with you on a trip, then don’t have cally walked all over individual rights in the US, all in the porn on it. Again, this strikes me as the reverse of what name of “National Security.” Few voices have been raised in should be. It’s my computer, it’s my fi les, and it’s my busi- protest and what protest there has been has been decidedly ness and as long as the porn is not illegal (i.e. kiddieporn, weak; certainly muted. No riots, no storming the hallowed bestiality or snuff), the state has no business poking its nose halls of the Capitol (or the White House itself), no cries of into my hard drive (sexual innuendo intended). “Live Free or Die!” The American Founding Fathers must be I don’t have a laptop but when I was with Egale Canada rolling in their graves. I considered getting one. If agents of the state can start Americans, by and large, seem to have quite accepted snooping around looking for “questionable material” when their government encroaching on freedoms just so the aver- they have no reason to even suspect there is such material age American can feel safe from the latest bogeyman...The on the computer, that is a gross violation of privacy rights. Terrorist. And who gets to defi ne what “questionable material” is? The government? Whether the restrictions of such freedoms have had any effect on national security remains to be seen. Certainly Would some of the documents I had on my hard drive George W. Bush would not be the fi rst leader of what was pertaining to Egale discussions re age of consent, public sex, hitherto seen as a “progressive nation” to use essentially bathhouses/bawdy houses etc, or the situation facing Per- legal - or at least quasi-legal - means to subjugate its citi- sian/Iranian queers for that matter (oooh...”Iran”....gotta see zens and create a totalitarian regime. It starts out in small what THAT’S about....the guy’s probably a terrorist sympa- increments and, assuming there is little or no resistance to thizer or something....), be open to scrutiny? And if so, open those, builds to greater restrictions and greater repression. to being confi scated because the content is not, or may not The repression of rights and freedoms comes to be seen as be perceived as, “mainstream?” Cripes, hardly any of the work I did over the last 15-20 years was “mainstream.” normal and necessary. If authorities have a justifi able reason to suspect a hard Such repression is not normal and rarely necessary. drive might contain illegal material, that is another matter

24 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 Q Scopes “Hang out and schmooze, Capricorn!”

By Jack Fertig Lifestyle | Astrology Is everybody fabulous? Mercury, Venus, and Mars are together in Libra, drawing out everyone’s social SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Medi- side, lighting up parties, and drawing us to the arts. All tation can help bring out old family secrets. three planets are trine to Chiron, a not-so-minor planet Confronting relatives with your insights can be catalytic, but that may or may not help anyone. Go slow and easy, and trust of shamanic healing, so what seem like ﬂ uffy entertain- your intuition. ments can carry a deep power for good.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20): ARIES (March 20 - April 19): Address any and Social demands and opportunities can be dizzy- all problems you have in your relationships, ing. Stop and think about which crowd you want to be with 10 especially the personal and the political. Have a clear idea of years down the road. You have a prophetic message; share it where you want to be in the future with your companion (cur- now with those who are ready for it. rent or hypothetical) and your compadres.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Hang TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): You and your col- out and schmooze, not just with your peers, but leagues each have your own ideas of success. with people in the ranks you want to be in. Stay in touch with Are you being competitive or synergistic? Appealing to each your values and goals to keep things real and sincere. person’s ambition is a great way to get all of you working together better. AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Your strong individualism can make you a bit of an GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Feeling out of sorts outsider. Still, that offers you a chance to ﬁ nd brilliant new or out of place? Art will help you express and perspectives where others would not think to look. Share understand feelings that logic can’t account for. If you’re not those lessons with others to strengthen yourself as the unique feeling particularly creative, take some friends to a show that individual you are. can help open your self-expressive side.

PISCES (February 19 - March 19): Voices of the CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Just running out beloved who have passed are very loud. Take time and getting laid could indeed solve your domes- to honor them. Sex can be especially evocative, bringing those tic tensions. Thinking seriously about how messages formed ghosts up. If you need to cry in your lover’s arms, it can create your childhood and traditions affected your sexual expression even greater intimacy. could be a lot more effective.

Jack Fertig, a professional astrologer since LEO (July 23 - August 22): Yeah, talking is some- 1977, is based in San Francisco. He can be times what’s best to ﬁ x a relationship. Listening is reached for consultations at 415-864-8302, even better! The easy, playful parts can make as much trouble through his website at http://www.starjack.com as the hard issues. Pay attention to how your partner jokes, plays, and has fun. You could learn something important!

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22): Financial matters may seem to be all over the place and impossible to keep up with. Just treat the problem as a simple matter of housekeeping. Exercise will help you focus and shake out the stress.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): Your sensi- tivity gives you a great capacity for healing, but at what price to yourself? The cost of not sharing that gift is much greater. Practice caring for yourself while caring for others, and you’ll do both much better.

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 25 Adult Film Review Porne Ultimatum, Fetish Force, Jock Itch 2, Cruisin’ Grounds

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26 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 range from athletic otter to My fave, of course, was the steamy nighttime hot tub muscle-bear, with a dollop of scene with Jessie Balboa and hairy bear Cole Ryder. After tattoos; some actors are all playing for a while on the edge of the pool, Ryder decides to new, and others are back for try ducking his head under water as he pleasures his com- more. panion. A unique tactic, albeit short lived. In the fi rst scene, two base- Other scenes included daytime swimming pool sex, and ball jocks sit on opposite ends an interesting romp in the shower with a douching nozzle. of the bench in an indoor bat- By interesting I mean a little gross, as they show Bo Mat- ting cage. Comically they both thews squirting the water back out. The good news – he drop everything at the exact apparently douched before the scene. same moment, rushing together like magnets. Dominic So let’s summarize: well built guys, smooth or trimmed, Sol is wearing an interesting with tattoos, on a beautiful tropical backdrop if not dropped pair of pants that unzip along on their backs indoors or at the poolside. Perhaps it’s a nice the butt crack. After Cory refl ection of that holiday you just came back from…or not. Koons rims him, he picks up a bat to give Sol a light spank- ing. Koons shows off his furry Priape Calgary belly and body tattoos when his shirt is lifted, but we only Canada’s Favorite Gay Store fi nd out that Sol has breathtaking angel wings tattooed on 1322, 17th Avenue SW – (403) 215-1800 his back once his shirt hits the fl oor. http://www.priape.ca

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“Cruisin’ Grounds” by Mustang Studios, Courtesy of Priape Cast: Eddie Diaz, Chad Hunt, Matt Majors, Cole Ry- der*, Ken Mack, Dominic Sol, Bo Matthews, Jessie Balboa, Justin Jameson, Aron Ridge. Okay, so the DVD cover feIt’s summer and all of the horny young guys are coming out of the woodwork to play with one another. In this ﬁ lm, smooth tattooed bodies are the norm, except for the token bear Cole Ryder. “Cruisin’ Grounds” is a bit of a misnomer because there isn’t a lot of cruising going on…except for in the ﬁ rst scene where Chad Hunt watches the hot black pool boy Eddie Diaz through the blinds of his motel room. Diaz is onto him however, and strips off his bathing suit as he runs across the courtyard and barges in to Hunt’s room - a nice piece of afternoon delight! The DVD cover guy, Dominic Sol, appears in a later scene for some bondage, as Matt Majors has him tied to a chain spider web. After some foreplay, Majors receives a dildo on delivery, which he uses to loosen the boy up.

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 27 Deep Inside Hollywood New Projects For Sara Gilbert and ‘70s diva Susan Anton

By Romeo San Vicente Celebrity | Gossip Gilbert and Galecki’s Big Bang Reunion the ageless Anton, the fi lm also stars Baywatch hunk (and Gay actors have long The Broken Hearts Club co-star) Michael Bergin, The Lair’s defended being in the David Moretti, and model Anya Monzikova, no doubt being closet by saying that paired up in a variety of combinations. Playing with Fire is audiences won’t accept slated to scorch screens later in 2008. an out performer in a Kinky Boots Shined Up for Broadway straight role, but that no- From The Producers to Xanadu, Broadway musicals tion gets proven untrue based on movies are currently the hottest thing on the all the time. Just look Great White Way. Next up for the screen-to-stage treat- at Neil Patrick Harris’ ment is a charming little British comedy about a shoe smarmy skirt-chaser on factory that stays afl oat by manufacturing footwear for How I Met Your Mother. fashionable transvestites. Kinky Boots is being eyed for Or Sara Gilbert, who’s musicalization, and with its drag queen hero and outra- been out for years and is geous fashion-show fi nale, it seems like a perfect fi t. Some raising a child with her major players are getting behind it - producers Daryl Roth lesbian partner, on The (August: Osage County) and Hal Luftig (Movin’ Out) are Big Bang Theory. After talking to Jerry Mitchell, choreographer of Broadway’s three appearances last Hairspray and director of the musical Legally Blonde, year as Leslie Winkle, an about directing. (You may also know Mitchell as the men- on-again-off-again love interest for nerdy scientist Leon- tor from Bravo’s Step It Up and Dance.) No word yet on ard, Gilbert will join the cast as a regular this season. when Kinky will be in the spotlight. Roseanne fans will be thrilled, since Leonard is played by Johnny Galecki, who played Gilbert’s boyfriend (and “Chick Lit” Surge Yields Chic Clothing eventually, her husband) on the long-running sitcom. Don’t think the runaway box-offi ce success of The Devil Watch for the sparks to fl y when Theory’s second season Wears Prada and Sex and the City will be forgotten by the premieres September 22. robots who run Hollywood. Now that it’s been positively proven that women - and gay men - will turn out in droves Susan Anton’s Playing with Fire for movies about smart, sexy, and fashionable gals, get Romeo loves a ‘70s diva, so it was exciting to hear that ready to see lots of “chick lit” on the big screen. Coming the effervescent Miss Susan Anton would be popping up soon is Wolves in Chic Clothing, based on the novel by Car- in a new movie. Even more thrilling was the news that rie Karasyov and Jill Kargman, about three Park Avenue Playing with Fire will be directed by David DeCoteau, the heiresses who makeover an outsider just for giggles, only auteur behind such thrilling boys-in-tighty-whities horror to discover too late that they’ve conde- epics as The Brotherhood and Voodoo Academy. Fire has scended to the wrong girl. Production been described as a “pansexual fi lm noir,” so prepare your- hasn’t started on the fi lm yet, so you’ve self for any and all kinds of licentiousness. In addition to got plenty of time to fi nd the right fl ask of Cosmos to stash inside your best gal pal’s Birkin bag. Romeo San Vicente wears Prada - when he’s lucky enough to find some at the outlet mall or if he nicks some from a gentleman friend’s closet. He can be reached care of this publication.

28 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 Whole Lesbian Sex Safer Sex: Not Just for Straight Girls

By Felice Newman Lesbian | Sexuality What I like best about safer sex is having sex with as many people as I like and feeling ever the more ming. You can also use a cut-up glove or unlubed condom. Put a drop of water-based lube on the genital side of the virtuous. Orgasms and good health practices for all, barrier. I say, with my characteristic generosity. Use water-based lube. Never use oil-based lubricants Some women may see that package of dental dams and with latex products. (Oil will break down latex.) Do not use think, “What a dra-a-ag...” I think about my tongue seducing oil-based lube for vaginal penetration. If your lube is giving a sweetly puckered anus. In some circles, the accoutrements you yeast or other infections, switch to one that doesn’t list of safer sex have become aphrodisiacs. Snap on a latex glove glycerin as an ingredient. and watch the heads turn. If your partner has a vaginal infection, you both should Of course, many lesbians think that safer sex is like the see a gynecologist - and refrain from unprotected sex until government’s nutritional guidelines - sounds nice in theory, the infection is cleared up. but nobody really eats that way, right? In fact, many lesbian and bisexual women think that STDs are for straight girls. Avoid products with nonoxynol-9. While “noxious-9” has been shown to kill HIV in some laboratory tests, it can be ir- According to a recent study conducted by Dr. Jeanne Mar- ritating to vaginal and rectal tissue. Some women experience razzo (who oversees LesbianSTD.com, the site I recommend vaginal infections after using nonoxynol-9. for information on lesbians, STDs, and safer sex), many lesbian and bisexual women think that only heterosexual Wear gloves during any activity that may bring you in women are likely to become infected with an STD. Thus they contact with a partner’s blood, such as piercing, cutting, or don’t employ basic practices such as washing their hands, shaving. That includes penetration with fi ngers or a hand using latex or other barriers, or cleaning sex toys to prevent during menstruation. infections spread through the exchange of vaginal fl uid. (FYI: Do not share needles, whether for IV drug use, play pierc- You can transmit most STDs through exchange of vaginal ing, permanent piercing, or tattooing. fl uid.) Dispose of gloves and condoms carefully: Turn gloves and A number of participants also said they don’t talk to condoms inside out as you pull them off to prevent exposure friends or new acquaintances about sex, much less STDs. to bodily fl uids. They also don’t tell their physicians about their sexual practices. So let’s add that up: Your dyke friends think only If you have sex with men, use condoms for fellatio (or straight girls get STDs, and you don’t ever talk to each other avoid ejaculation in the mouth) and for vaginal or anal pen- about sex, reinforcing the assumption that none of you has etration. ever been exposed to herpes, HPV, trichomoniasis, chla- mydia, or even bacterial vaginosis. Then you hook up. That’s Felice Newman is a founding publisher of Cleis Press and the author a situation ripe for bacterial and viral infections, not to men- of “The Whole Lesbian Sex Book: A Passionate Guide for All of Us.” tion shame and distrust. Visit her at www.cleispress.com. Her book is available in Calgary at A Little More Interesting. So along with my most heartfelt encouragement to talk about sex with your friends and partners, here are my basic guidelines for safer sex with women: If you do nothing else on this list, wash your hands frequently with an antibacterial soap - especially after touching your partner’s vulva, anus, or used sex toy and before you touch yourself. Dress your toys. Use condoms on dildos, butt plugs, and vibrators, and clean your toys thoroughly between uses with an antibacterial soap. Use gloves for penetration with fi ngers and hands. Change gloves when moving from anal to vaginal penetration and when you change partners. Toss the glove before you touch yourself. Use dental dams or plastic wrap for cunnilingus and rim-

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 29 Mr. Calgary Leather 2009 Priape Takes Over Annual Calgary Competition

By Rob Diaz-Marino Event | Spotlight The Mr. Leather competition is an annual tradi- tion in the leather sectors of gay communities across the world. Contestants compete to receive the title of Mr. Leather (and in some cities, a Ms. Leather is also chosen) to represent the leather community for that year. The winning contestants feed into the International Mr. Leather (IML) competition, held in Chicago every year. In recent memory, the Calgary Eagle has continued this tra- dition in the City of Calgary. This is quite different from Ed- monton, where the independent leather group Northern Chaps has put on their equivalent event; no doubt hopes were that Calgary would reach a similar arrangement. Unfortunately this has not happened as of yet, and in the meantime even Northern Chaps has lost their momentum with no forthcoming plans for a Mr. and Ms. Edmonton Leather 2009. It appears that conservative Alberta may have diffi culty sustaining a cohesive and active Leather community. tants. The event occurs in three parts: the fi rst is where competitors do an on-stage presentation to introduce themselves, But this year, the Eagle is not the only one on board to then they must answer a question on the mic, and fi nally they organize Calgary’s event. Stéphane Donaldson of Priape Mon- must enact a fantasy. The winner is decided and announced treal is no stranger to the fetish community, holding the title later that night. of Mr. Rubber Montreal 2008. He claims partial credit for the newly initiated Mr. Calgary Rubber competition, and now he People wishing to participate as a competitor may obtain an hopes that Priape’s involvement will help to cultivate further entry form from the Calgary Eagle, the Priape Calgary store, or interest in the Mr. Calgary Leather competition as well. www.priape.com. “[The chosen candidate] will win prizes from Priape, The Mr. Calgary Leather 2009 competition is a great op- Nasty Pig, and InSeam Clothing. And we’re trying to raise portunity for anyone who identifi es as a Leatherman (or some money for the winner to be able to go to IML,” he told Leather Boy) to express themselves and what they love about GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine. Perhaps to inspire a the fetish, win some awesome prizes, and have a great time wider selection of competitors to join, Priape Calgary promises representing Calgary at IML in Chicago! a prize value of up to $1500. Rewards aside, the winner also has the more serious matter Meet the Meat of the title that they receive. Donaldson ensures potential Fri, September 26th @ 10:30pm competitors that the expectations for the winner are not set in The Calgary Eagle stone. Mr. Leather Contest “It all depends on what he wants to do with the title. It’s up Sat, September 27th @ 10:30pm to him, and we’ll try to support him in what he does and all The Calgary Eagle the events he wants to do during the year. The only thing that is asked of him is to be a judge in the next year’s competition.” Registration Forms Available at: Of course, one might hope the title winner would put their The Calgary Eagle (424a - 8th Avenue SW) position to good use to raise awareness and rally the Calgary Priape Calgary (1322 - 17th Avenue SW) leather community. www.priape.com The specifi cs of the event have been left in the capable hands of Priape Calgary, who intend to follow a similar format to previous years. The public gets to meet the competitors at a special “Meet the Meat” party at 10:30pm on Friday, Sep- tember 26th, in conjunction with Boot Black David’s “Shine for Beswick” fundraiser. The main event will occur the next evening (Saturday, Sep- tember 27th), following private interviews with the contes-

30 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 PURE A Monthly Gay Dance Party in Edmonton

By Rob Diaz-Marino Event | Spotlight “I moved to Edmonton from Toronto to slow down a bit after 15 years of working in clubs and at parties in that city. I didn’t realize the gay scene would be as slow as it is here,” says Jamie Miller, one of the founders of the Pure Parties that have grown to high acclaim in Edmonton, in mere months. “Soon after I arrived, The Roost shut down and that left a huge void in the gay community. There is only one dance club left…so that leaves a lot of people out, unable to get in on the weekends. …We wanted to create events that give people somewhere to go at least once a month.” Miller makes no mention of some of the smaller gay es- tablishments in the city, such as Boots and Prism, who do technically have dance fl oors. Both have invested money to improve their facilities since the Roost closed, and have hired weekend DJs. However, neither is set up primarily as a dance club, and as such they tend to be overlooked by the crowd Miller draws with the Pure Parties. Miller describes the monthly event as, “…a place for [people] to look forward to coming each month, which provides a safe place where guys can dance with their boyfriends and feel comfortable knowing they won’t get hassled.” He went on to say, “We’re going to throw unique events not seen in Edmonton’s gay scene for a long time. So far we’ve had drum- mers, fi re performers and of course some very sexy shooter The founders of Pure recently teamed up with another proj- boys and dancers.” ect new to Edmonton’s gay scene: PLAY Nightclub, which is One thing that might jump out for some people is the fact scheduled to open this month. Since the club shows promise that the events, up until this point at least, have been held to fi ll the niche that fi rst inspired the creation of Pure, we at a different straight bar each month. According to Miller asked how their cooperation with the club will affect the con- this is not a concern because the events have drawn a large tinuance of their events. enough GLBT crowd to dominate the establishment. “We plan to do our parties at PLAY for the time being. I “I think people have been happy just to have a place to go think it’s going to be a very exciting Venue in Edmonton, after out that is new, and that brings a bit of excitement in itself. all there hasn’t been a new gay bar in almost a decade. So And in many cases we are throwing these events in places this is a great and needed addition. Plus the owners are really the people at our events have never been before. So that also forward thinking. They want to create a classy and upscale introduces them to a venue they might be afraid of going into venue, still a nightclub, but a place with style and a big city otherwise, not knowing if it is gay friendly. It was funny be- feel. I know they are investing a lot of money into the place so cause we did a joint party with a straight promoter for our last I’m very grateful for that and I’m confi dent our events will be a event and he was throwing a party in a different room in the good fi t with what they are doing. We’ll have to see it I guess, complex and we basically took over. It was quite empowering when we throw our fi rst event [at PLAY] on September 20th. to see the straight folk suddenly feeling uncomfortable be- But we are thinking of moving the PURE parties to Fridays, cause of gay people, and they couldn’t do anything about it.” because that will be their ‘mens’ night. But we’ll make that decision after this next event.” The venues themselves have also warmed up to the idea. PURE “At fi rst the venues have been reluctant but the owners of [email protected] Rouge Lounge kind of paved the way for other venues to feel http://www.pureedmonton.com more comfortable with our events. They were the fi rst place to Next Event: let us throw a Pure party. Since then it has been fairly easy Sat. September 20th, Doors at 9pm as I think everyone knows gays and lesbians go out a lot and PLAY Nightclub (10220 – 103 Street) they want a piece of that market. Plus they heard our events Edmonton are sell outs, so they know we will fi ll their bar.”

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 31 32 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Calgary and Edmonton Compete for Good Cause

By Jason Clevett Event | Spotlight The Flames versus The Oilers. The Stamped- ers versus The Eskimos. AIDS Calgary versus HIV when it was peaking, it is still a big threat in our community,” added Chapman. “It is important to recognize that HIV is still Edmonton? It’s true, the competition continues a disease that will kill you. It might not kill you as quickly as between our cities in a whole different way, with one it used to, but there is no mistaking the fact that it is a dis- common goal: raising funds, awareness and educa- ease that will result in fatality.” tion about HIV/AIDS. Shockingly, instead of falling, rates have increased in recent “We call it friendly because that is the polite thing to do,” years. In 2005 Alberta had 175 new cases, 223 in 2006 and AIDS Calgary’s Amanda Chapman said, making it clear that 225 in 2007. Calgary plans to destroy Edmonton. “I think there are lots of reasons for the increase. The popu- “We are going to really give Calgary a good whipping!” re- lation is growing and lots of people are moving here before plied HIV Edmonton Executive Director Debra Jakubac. “[AIDS they have jobs or places to work. So they are getting into situ- Calgary Executive Director] Susan Cress and I are quite friend- ations where they don’t have somewhere safe to be - it may be ly but we can be very competitive when it comes to things like easier to get into situations that are unsafe,” explained Jaku- this.” bac. Both pointed to recent media reports of a major outbreak of syphilis in Alberta as an example. The idea of competing came arose when both sides realized they had similar fundraising goals for 2008. “Syphilis was at a point where it was eliminated, and then recently there has been news coverage about the rates in “We have the same mandate, to serve our community in Alberta having spiked in a huge way. So we don’t feel that we Alberta’s two major cities. We were kicking around ideas with can just stop doing prevention, education and awareness rais- HIV Edmonton and realized that in every other arena where ing around HIV because we don’t ever want to see those rates Edmonton and Calgary come to a head there is a competition. actually spiking the way we have seen those syphilis rates do,” We have very similar goals. When we originally started talking said Chapman. about it, it was a staff to staff and board to board challenge, but we blew the whole thing out to being ‘who will raise the ”It shows that people aren’t using condoms. So it takes a lit- most money overall for the walk?’” Chapman explained. “Our tle bit more work to get the message out there,” said Jakubac. board of directors, once they heard about this challenge, have All money raised goes towards programs for each organization, stepped up their fundraising goal to be bigger than it has which very much need funding to stay alive. “What makes it ever been, $20,000 this year, because they want to annihilate more challenging is we have recently received funding cuts Edmonton’s board in fundraising. We are working towards from the federal government. Alberta alone will see $50,000 the same goal but we all know Calgary is the better city than less in money for HIV/AIDS programming.” Edmonton and this is just another way to prove our worth.” Both events take place on Sunday, September 21st. Both “There are a lot of parallels between the two organizations, explained what to expect in their respective city. working with some similar populations but at the same time “Edmonton’s walk is at City Hall and goes through the the two cities are different,” added Jakubac. “We see our infec- downtown core to the legislature building and back to City tion rate higher in people who use injection drugs and theirs Hall. We have entertainment before and after, registration are higher among men who have sex with men and gay men. starts at 11am and the walk starts at 1:30pm. Last year we Together we want to raise funds and battle it out in the Alberta had 300 walkers, this year we are looking for 500 because we showdown.” are really out there pushing it. We also have about 80 volun- Since AIDS was ﬁ rst recognized in the US in 1981, much teers.” progress has been made, and what was once a death sentence “We are anticipating we will have about 1000 Calgarians has become more manageable. It hasn’t gone away however, participating between walkers, volunteers, sponsors and staff. and unfortunately has lead to some complacency. We have a bunch of new entertainers on our bill this year. “HIV/AIDS has kind of fallen off the map in Canada. When We try to maintain a fun, inviting event for everyone, a family people think about it they think about it in Alberta. But it is based kind of event. We’ve got a couple of different bands, folk an issue in Alberta and rates are increasing in Calgary and singers, a country band, belly dancers, a whole kids tent area Edmonton. The reason we are doing this showdown is to bring with face painting and storytelling. We always have a big BBQ the focus back to HIV/AIDS in Alberta,” said Jakubac lunch after the walk. So we do make it into a big morning-long event.” “There has deﬁ nitely been a shift in perception, a lot of people think about HIV now as a chronic illness rather than There are several key people that need to be thanked for something that is life threatening. While new treatments do making the event succeed, including volunteers, the walkers allow people to live quite a bit longer then they did in the 80’s themselves, those that pledge, and of course the sponsors. Continued on Page 36 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 33 34 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 Elton John The Rocket Man comes to Alberta

By Jason Clevett Concert | Preview Your Song, Rocket Man, Crocodile Rock, Daniel, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Candle In The Wind, He is an incredible showman, no one can question that, and a true credit to gay celebrity. With his Vegas show The Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me, The Bitch IS Red Piano closing in April, this may be your last chance Back, I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues, to see this Rock n’ Roll Icon live and in person. Calgary’s I’m Still Standing, Nikita, Blue Eyes, Sacriﬁ ce, show is sold out, but check Ticketmaster for tickets closer Circle of Life, Are You Ready For Love. to the event. Tickets are still available for Edmonton. If anyone reading this doesn’t know several of these song titles, you’ve lived under a rock for the last 4 decades. Elton John With over 50 top-fourty hits on his resume, knighthood September 12th, 2008– Calgary in 1998, four Broadway shows including The Lion King, September 13th, 2008– Edmonton Aida, Billy Elliot and Lestat, a successful Vegas show, and www.eltonjohn.com multiple sold out tours, Elton John is without a doubt the most successful gay musical artist of all time. Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25th 1947, he became Elton John as tribute to former Bluesology band- mates Elton Dean and Long John Baldry. In 1976 he came out as bisexual, but after his four-year marriage to music engineer Renate Blauel ended, he announced he was gay. He met his Canadian partner David Furnish in 1993 and the two entered a civil partnership in December 2005. While music has always been Elton John’s claim to fame, he truly has overcome a lot in his 61 years. He has admitted to drug and alcohol addictions and bulemia. He overcame the stigma of being gay to continue to be a successful artist and performer. The other important side of John is his charitable work. He established the Elton John AIDS Foundation, a charity to fund programmes for HIV/AIDS prevention, for the elimination of prejudice and discrimination against HIV/AIDS-affected individuals, and for providing services to people living with or at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS. This cause continues to be one of his personal passions. To raise money for his AIDS charity, John hosts annually a glamorous White Tie & Tiara Ball, to which many famous celebrities are invited. Elton John last performed in Alberta in September 2006, to rave reviews and sold out audiences. A concert earlier this year in Kitchener, Ontario saw John, solo with only his piano, play for two hours and forty minutes. In an era of 70 minute paint-by-numbers shows, you deﬁ nitely get your money’s worth at an Elton John concert, even at the high price of $149.00 for top tickets.

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 35 Letter from the Publisher - From Page 6 work didn’t slow down to match. Of course, the work I’m talking about is what has made this September edition nice September 21st is the date of the AIDS Walk for Life in and full, which we’re happy about of course. It was the both Calgary and Edmonton, and a chance to help raise lurch, stretching our efforts beyond our energy, that was the funds to provide support programs for those living with HIV/ arduous part. AIDS, and programs to prevent others from contracting it. But most depressing was not seeing as many of the faces that we’re used to, as we were out photographing this The Busiest Dead Month Ever month. It may be that so many people were away on holiday, or they didn’t bother going out because they too were I have to say, this press cycle was a douzie for us. It’s not missing their friends… or they were just too plain lazy to get that anything was particularly different about this month, off the couch. We can’t blame anyone, as we too kept a fair- just that Steve and I have been feeling a bit out of steam. I ly low profi le when we had a choice in the matter. It’s all a thought maybe we were on the verge of catching yet another vicious cycle of apathy, but it’s time to start lifting ourselves press-time cold and that’s why we were feeling drained. But out of this summer funk and get back to the usual routine. by how sluggish responses have been from the people across the board that we contact each month around this time, it seems that we’re not alone. Even the mainstream news At the Campout commented – Calgarians in general are working overly hard to make ends meet, and starting to feel burned out. Last month was probably the most snappy wrap up to our press cycle that we’ve ever done. It can sometimes take Early in August I had a surge of productive energy - no me up to a week to update the GayCalgary website with the doubt thanks to the fun and relaxing weekend we had at event information from the new magazine, but this time I did the Western Canadian Pride Campout. I felt unstoppable, it within the same day of the online edition going live. easily knocking tasks off my to-do list. But now, burned out is pretty much the feeling. In the close to 5 years that The rush, of course, was The Western Canadian Pride we’ve been running the magazine, August has histori- Campout. In order to properly enjoy ourselves, we made cally been stagnant with very little happening in the GLBT sure there was no pressing work waiting for us at home community - it had been a month where we had a break, that might nag at the back of our minds. So no sooner did whether we wanted it or not. It sure didn’t seem that way we fi nish that work, we zipped together our supplies for the this year. Economy wise, it was still down in the gutter for weekend and left early the next morning. just about every business we talked to, and in our case the As I mentioned last month, this was our fi rst time attend- ing the event - in previous years, our friend Don has taken photos on our behalf while we were in press, or at home sick as dogs. This year Don helped with transportation, much like he did during ARGRA, and had fun introducing us to the many quirks and traditions of the campout. The surprise I hinted at last month turned out to be that Leon had borrowed a small RV for us to stay in comfortably. He of course had to give us advance warning that we did not need to bring a tent, which tipped us off. Nevertheless, it was VERY much appreciated! There was a lot to do while at the Campout – day activities like laughing yoga, breakfast and dinner get-togethers, fun competitions and nighttime dances. It was refreshing to have such a relaxed schedule with these happenings, where Leon would zip around camp to gauge how ready people were, and then the “town crier” would announce when times were confi rmed. I had resolved this year that I would let loose and enter the mud wrestling competition that I had seen in the photos from previous years. But with how cold the weather was, I chickened out completely. Instead I enjoyed myself taking pictures of other people getting dirty – including Leon who was accosted and dunked in the mud pit. Another ongoing source of entertainment for us were our next door neighbours, a clique from the Edmonton bears group that called themselves “The Heathers” – we would chuckle to ourselves every time one of the burly men would put on a queeny voice and call each other by the name. I later found out that it was a movie reference, but I already got the point. Though I’m somewhat used to roughing it from past holidays in Mexico, I have to say this weekend I learned Steve is

36 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 defi nitely not. I may be a wimp at every other thing on the thentic autographed hockey jersey from Sydney Crosby was face of the planet, but this time I had him beat. The show- auctioned off to the highest bidder. The fi nal tally on funds ers were the decisive factor in this assessment. When I told raised was announced to be the stunning amount of $3400. him that I’ve seen much much worse, he simply said “If we • AFQOL held their 5th Annual Donnie Peters Memorial ever go to Mexico, we’re staying in a hotel.” He wasn’t alone Cut-a-thon on Labour Day Monday, to raise funds for the in his aversion however – hello, we are talking gay men here! Positive Living Lunch Program at AIDS Calgary. Despite the After showering, I made my best effort to withstand the cold day being mostly overcast, organizers say the turnout was water in the large infl atable swimming pool, only to fi nd fantastic, and the funds raised this year shattered previous out many of the campers ended up here instead of braving records. We’ll fi nd out how much next month. the facilities. I was later assured that there was a fi ltration system in place for the pools. Thank god.

When it was time to pack up and head home, I have to say GayCalgary Online we were a little sad. Time had fl own by much too fast. In between our mad running around to cover events, we also found time to do more with the website. August 2008 We managed to sort, categorize, and publish two months worth of photographs (April 2008 and May 2008), which Last month in summary: brought photos for close to 50 events online - most notable • Steve celebrated his birthday, and our 7th anniversary are the Calgary and Edmonton Coronation week events. on the Wednesday after we got back from the campout. We After the Men for Men BBS was taken offl ine, the did our usual trick of buying fl owers from the same store, GayCalgary discussion forums were created using Web- while the shop owners pretended to be oblivious. This year board, pricey third party software which we continued to I took it upon myself to plan the evening for him, so that he use over the years. Though it’s gone through a number of could go with the fl ow for once. We had a quiet dinner, and upgrades, we felt that it had fi nally reached the end of the afterward went to see Journey to the Centre of the Earth in line, so it was time to retire Webboard in favor of our own 3D, which was an amazing experience! For us, fi nding the custom made forums that are now live on the website. Part time even to go out to a movie is a treat. of this upgrade included the migration of old messages, and • Village People performed at the Deerfoot Inn Casino, culling inactive users. It was like going back in time, sorting and we had the opportunity to meet them backstage. They through messages dated all the way back to 2000. I even were in a rush, but managed to squeeze us in for a photo. found a post I made when I was fi rst coming out, looking for It’s not every day you get to meet gay icons in person. friends on campus. • The B-Girls, a well known Toronto drag trio, brought The cool part with the new forum system is that com- their performance to Calgary as part of the Fringe Festival. ments are not just limited to the discussion area. Chat Steve bumped into them again later in the month at the topics are integrated with magazine articles, directory list- Edmonton Fringe Festival. ings, photographs, and opinion polls! Other new interactive features allow you to rate items as 1 to 5 stars, or easily • Bowling for Beswick was a hit on a beautiful sunny E-mail them to a friend. Though it’s our occupation to push afternoon. The funds that were raised went to benefi t the information out to the community, we defi nitely want to SHARP Foundation. encourage the community to start talking back! • The Texas Lounge hosted “Karaoke in your PJs” and Turning Five raised $1675 for the Children’s Wish Foundation. This November will be a major milestone for us – it will • The Girlsgroove White Party was hosted in the Artists mark the 5 year anniversary of us publishing GayCalgary of the World building – an absolutely stunning 3-level venue and Edmonton Magazine (even though GayCalgary has been that they fi lled quite well! around for over 16 years). I’m saving up all the things that I • Steve attended a handful of shows at the Edmonton want to say for that publisher’s column, so in the meantime Fringe, including “2 Queens & A Joker”, “Our Roots are consider this fair notice of the upcoming anniversary edition! Showing”, and “Coffee Dad, Chicken Mom, and the Fabulous Until next month! Buddha Boy” – three productions by Guys in Disguise. It was fabulous to see Twiggy, Justine Tyme and Devon Mills We want to hear what YOU have to say about the topics in this together for “Our Roots are Showing”. He also quite enjoyed article, and any other articles in our magazine. Visit the chat forums “Meat Farce”, which he hasn’t stopped talking about since at www.gaycalgary.com and write your heart out! Or write us a letter he got back from Edmonton. to the publisher by E-mailing [email protected], and we may publish or respond to it in the magazine! • Fairytales Film Festival held a special advance screening of “Another Gay Sequel” at the Plaza Theatre. It was cheesy, raunchy, and even a little gory – the crowd loved it, and our faces hurt from laughing so much. Funny enough, the merman also starred in one of the pornos we reviewed this month. • The Calgary Eagle held their 2nd Annual Great Chili Cook-off in support of the SHARP Foundation. 7 contestants put their best recipes forward for the judges, and then shared them with crowds of hungry bar patrons. An au-

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 37 A Penetrating Look at Bathhouses

By Kevin Alderson, Ph.D., R. Psych. Queer Quest Mention the topic of bathhouses in the queer these women’s nights oc- community and prepare for a host of mixed reac- cur about once every two tions. Many times even those who frequent them are months. [10] While nonverbal confl icted by their participation. [1] Why? What is communication is the norm it about bathhouses that create such ambivalence? in men’s bathhouses (some This month’s Queer Quest focuses on the bathhouse. talking between patrons does occur and it is certainly al- Once considered a “dirty secret,” bathhouses have lowed), the women’s nights played a prominent role in gay history and gay culture. De- have been characterized by spite the popularity of the Internet for establishing sexual verbal communication and a connections, gay bathhouses remain the most popular social atmosphere. The focus, and convenient way for men to meet other men for regular however, is still primarily or casual sex. [2] Interestingly, bathhouses were popular sexual. [11] before gay nightclubs entered the American gay scene in the 1930s. [3] Gay bathhouses frequently threw parties for Why do men frequent bath- Pride Day and were usually open on public holidays, in- houses? The most recurrent cluding Christmas, as a service for those who were rejected reason is sexual release, but other reasons include having by their family and had nowhere to go. [4] (a) a place to recuperate from alcohol and drug use, (b) an inexpensive place to stay overnight, (c) an opportunity to Although references to public baths dates back to the socialize with other men who enjoy sex with other men, 6th century BC, it wasn’t until the late 19th and early [12] (d) a place to workout and use the health club facili- 20th century that gay men began meeting for sex in bath- ties, and (e) a place to meet friends. [13] Furthermore, they houses in the United States. [5] One author described are considered safe places where one can enjoy the com- the evolution of bathhouses into homosexual institutions pany of other men without fear of retribution. [14] (derived from records beginning in the 1890s) as involv- ing four stages: (a) ordinary bathhouses where same-sex The majority of men who frequent bathhouses identity behaviour was uncommon, (b) bathhouses that became as “exclusively homosexual” or report only having male popular as “favourite spots” for men looking for sex, (c) sexual partners. However, somewhere between 4 percent early gay bathhouses in the 1920s and 1930s where sex and 15 percent report being currently or previously mar- was permitted in closed cubicles, and (d) the modern gay ried heterosexually. [15] bathhouses that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s. [6] Note In earlier years, some bathhouses had dance fl oors that homosexual behaviour was illegal in the US at that and live entertainment. It is well known, for example, time and consequently, the patrons and bathhouse own- that Bette Midler began her singing career in a New York ers were subject to periodic raids by vice squads. [7] The bathhouse. [16] Most bathhouses today have a wet sauna fi rst recorded raid in the US occurred in New York City on (steam room), dry sauna, and one or more jacuzzi tubs. February 21, 1903. [8] Some have exercise equipment, a swimming pool, and/or a Although homosexual behaviour occurring in private sundeck. At nearly all bathhouses, patrons can rent either between consenting adults became legal in Canada in a small private room for several hours or a locker. Once 1969, the defi nition of what constitutes private space has checked in, the most common attire is wearing nothing resulted in police raids occurring since then. In 1981, other than a white towel (provided) around the waist. Pros- several bathhouses were raided by police in Toronto. They titution is not permitted in most bathhouses and known again raided a “woman’s night” at an otherwise men’s hustlers are denied entry. bathhouse in 2000, leaving many women deeply angered Gay bathhouses received much negative publicity in the and traumatized. The bathhouse in Calgary was raided by mid-1980s when an association between spread of HIV police in December 2002 and in August 2004, a bathhouse and bathhouse behaviour was being made. These were in Hamilton was “inspected” by police, the fi re department, speculations, however, and were not substantiated. Some and other offi cials. Two patrons were charged with com- have argued that riskier behaviour occurs in public venues mitting indecent acts. [9] (restrooms, parks) and in private dwellings. Although bathhouses are almost exclusively marketed A well-designed study looking at risk for HIV infection to and frequented by men, a bathhouse in Toronto (since in bathhouses was published in 2007. The researchers 1998) and another in Halifax (since 2004) has offered surveyed 400 men exiting a gay bathhouse. Most men nights dedicated to women only. My reference suggests reported few partners during their visit. Regarding their

38 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 sexual activity, 91.5% had engaged in oral sex and 44.2% 4) Gay bathhouse. (n.d.). Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved Au- in anal sex. Most of the anal sex that occurred involved gust 24, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_bathhouse use of condoms. Group sex was the exception, and when 5) Bérubé, A. (2003). The history of gay bathhouses. Journal of Homo- it did occur, it usually involved groups of three. [17] Other sexuality, 44(3/4), 33-53. researchers have cautioned, however, that many men con- 6) Ibid. tinue to practice anal sex without condoms in bathhouses. 7) Ibid. [18, 19] Other common sexual behaviours in bathhouses 8) Gay bathhouse. (n.d.). include masturbation of oneself and others. [20] 9) Ibid. There are many fascinating aspects of human behaviour 10) Hammers, C. (2008). Bodies that speak and the promises of queer: that occur in a bathhouse with norms that address how Looking to two lesbian/queer bathhouses for a third way. Journal of Gender to make a sexual advance and how to rebuke one in a Studies, 17(2), 147-164. manner that is respectful of the other. Some of the proper 11) Ibid. etiquette follows. If a customer rents a room and leaves 12) Haubrich, Myers, Calzavara, Ryder, & Medved (2004). the door open, it signals that he is available for sex. Simply 13) Tewksbury (2002). walking in is considered rude and invasive, so some verbal 14) Bérubé (2003). communication from the door jam is appropriate, such as, “Would you like some company?” His position on his bed 15) Tewksbury (2002). is often an indication of what he is looking for sexually. 16) Bérubé (2003). Lying face down on the bed with his buttocks uncovered is 17) Woods, W. J., Binson, D., Blair, J., Han, L., Spielberg, F., & Pollack, a sign welcoming anal penetration (“bottoms”), while lying L. M. (2007). Probability sample estimates of bathhouse sexual risk behavior. on his back is more ambiguous but often means a prefer- JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deﬁ ciency Syndromes, 45(2), 231-238. ence to penetrate others (“tops”) or a desire for oral sex. In 18) Haubrich, Myers, Calzavara, Ryder, & Medved (2004). more public areas, interest is usually shown by establish- 19) Tewksbury (2002). ing more than glancing eye contact and/or by touching 20) Ibid. the guy in an innocuous manner (touching knee, foot, 21) Gay bathhouse. (n.d.). arm) and waiting to see if either is reciprocated. To show disinterest, one simply avoids sustained eye contact or moves away from the touch (or moves the other guy’s hand away). A detailed and very interesting look at bathhouse behaviour can be found in Tewksbury (2002 – see reference list at end). The end result is that whatever transpires is mutually agreed to before it gets enacted. Bathhouses are an established part of gay culture where the pursuit of casual sexual activity is the norm. There are few pretences between men clad only in towels, except for the fact that everyone differs in who they ﬁ nd attractive and in what they are looking for at any particular time. As in all sexual encounters, it is important to practice that which is safe, sane, and consensual. Practicing safer sex is a must when engaging in sexual experiences with people of unknown HIV status. Bathhouses always have condoms available at no charge. Ask for them if they are not readily available throughout the establishment. Many famous individuals have frequented bathhouses, including Truman Capote, Michel Foucault, Rock Hud- son, and Rudolf Nureyev. [21] The bathhouse experience is what you want it to be. It is both a playground and an established institution of gay culture. 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) Haubrich, D. J., Myers, T., Calzavara, L., Ryder, K., & Medved, W. (2004). Gay and bisexual men’s experiences of bathhouse culture and sex: ‘Looking for love in all the wrong places’. Culture, Health & Sexuality, 6(1), 19-29. 2) Holmes, D., O’Byrne, P., & Gastaldo, D. (2007). Setting the space for sex: Architecture, desire and health issues in gay bathhouses. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 44(2), 273-284. 3) Tewksbury, R. (2002). Bathhouse intercourse: Structural and behav- ioral aspects of an erotic oasis. Deviant Behavior, 23(1), 75-112.

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 39 Unity 1918 Season Opener Highlight of ATP Theatre

By Jason Clevett Preview | Theatre Tyrell Crews still remembers the fi rst time he set foot in the Martha Cohen Theatre. He just can’t re- but mentally, to prepare for member the name of the show. that and allow it to bubble under the surface. It is the “The fi rst show that I saw at ATP, I forget the name of the fi rst time I have played a damn show! I remember David Trimble, who is in Unity 1918, blind character, an injury played a character who goes through all stages of his life, and he encounters in the war, he was a four year old trying to get off his chair and I remem- it is a physical limitation ber thinking it was the most magical things I had ever seen,” and is going to be really Crews recalled. Fast forward a few years to 2006, when Crews fun to explore because I was cast by ATP in Vincent in Brixton, and again later in the am not entirely sure what year for Treasure Island. the design is going to be. If my eyes will be bandaged, “I can’t describe it. Those two shows were my fi rst big equity that is one way to stage it. shows in the city. Diane Goodman and Bob White have been Or I may be wide eyed and nothing but generous and super-caring and so supportive open to the world and learn with me as an ATP artist and a solo artist as well. I have loved how to sit in a scene with ATP for many years and they do such high caliber work that someone without looking it means a lot for me to be back there this year with Unity at them.” and playRites 09. When I got the call that I got playRites (for The Good Egg) I lost my mind, I couldn’t believe it. It is one of Crews can add “Betty Mitchell Award Winner” to his acco- those milestones for me to be an actor in the Enbridge play- lades. His performance in Theatre Calgary’s Our Town netted Rites festival - it is another dream come true. If it wasn’t for him the award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. ATP, who knows where I would be.” “I don’t know if it will do anything for my career but it might Crews joins a cast of 9 to go back to small town Saskatch- infl ate my ego a little bit. It was a really special night because ewan after World War 1, in Unity (1918) running September the project itself showcased not just myself but the high cali- 23rd – October 11th, 2008. ber of artists in this city. Just being part of the Awards - and I got to present some as well - was one of the highlights of “It is about how the townspeople’s lives are affected by war. my career thus far. I am still overwhelmed, shocked in a way I play a wounded war hero named Hart who returns to Unity also, but incredibly grateful that I am here in this community looking for his father who has recently passed away. He is experiencing all this.” kind of a wandering lost soul in a sense because he doesn’t have anybody left. This is also the time when the Spanish fl u Calgary’s theatre community and its patrons continue to was starting to take fl ight. It got crazy with all of the soldiers grow. Many don’t realize how many outstanding plays are concentrated in Europe and when they went back to their running at any one time in this city, and as someone who has homes, is where it really took hold. This town is affected by been covering ATP since 2004, I can attest to the fact that they war and a mysterious fl u like bug that is turning out to be offer some of the best programming in the city. However it can fatal.” still be a challenge for an actor to fi nd work in Calgary. As a young actor, Crews doesn’t take his success lightly. Crews’ character, Hart, poses a unique challenge for the actor, because he is not only playing a character from a far “It is a challenge anywhere but particularly in Calgary different era, but also a blind person. because it is such a young community here, and a small community. I think that is also one of our greatest strengths ”There are always numerous challenges to any role. I was at here because everyone is really closely knit. I know 95% of the library a few days ago and got about 45 pounds of books the cast of Unity very well. That helps create great energy in just to research on WW1 and where my character would have the rehearsal hall and there is a different ease to working and been and what he would have seen and experienced in the performing in this city. I think that is what is going to help our trenches. It has given me a really good idea, not just visually community and a provincial and national scale. For me personally it is constantly about fi nding work and great roles and, when you are given those opportunities, not to rest on your laurels. I challenge myself personally to really make the most of it. We aren’t Toronto or Vancouver yet so who knows when the next opportunity comes around.” In addition to his talent, one can’t deny part of Tyrell Crew’s appeal is his good looks. He laughed when described as a “sex

Continued on Page 46 40 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 Fundraising Photos ISCCA: What a Drag...Stravaganza! at the Calgary Eagle Photos by GayCalgary Staff ISCCA: DragZanieness at MPs - Calgary

Bowling for Beswick - Calgary

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 41 Endless Summer BBQ at The Backlot

Fake Mustache Drag King Show at The Soda - Calgary Karaoke in your PJs Party at Texas Lounge - Calgary

42 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 Great Chili Cook-off at the Calgary Eagle

ISCWR Drag Shows at Boots - Edmonton ISCWR Drag Shows at Prism - Edmonton

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 43 Donnie Peters Memorial Cut-a-thon - Calgary

Cut-a-thon Afterparty at Metropolitan Grill - Calgary

44 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 Queers on Campus Go Back in Time

By James S.M. Demers Community | Spotlight Coming out is a diffi cult process – it changes not only your own life, but also defi es the unspoken archive or the opportunity to scan the information and add to the archive,” says Ing. expectations of those around you; the assumptions that bind many people to the comfort of a hetero- People who are interested in volunteering for the project normative existence. This alone can be a strong tide be it in man hours to put all the information together, or to swim against. sharing their stories and experiences are welcome to contact QC via email. Anonymous submissions are of course wel- Reaching out to a peer group or a like-minded community come. is often the way that individuals can get over the dishearten- ing feeling of being ‘the only one’ in their situation. Often for The project is due to be completed at this time by April individuals just coming out of the closet, exposure to any- 2009, with submissions due for processing by November 1st, thing queer is a shock to the system, but a necessary fi rst 2008. step toward a colourful life they can fi nally call their own. Queers on Campus, a group that once primarily served But what do you do when the community is so hidden the campus community, is taking a fi rst step into the greater that you can’t fi nd it, even if you wanted to? What if you live community with this project; the name change introduces in a town where the fags feel compelled to live in hiding and more inclusively and new life. the dykes really do stay home with their cats. Alberta is one The annual Gender Bender this past year was a smashing place that consistently fi nds itself at least a decade behind success, and the fall and winter speed dating implemented more liberal providences, creating a very different experience this past year has helped the for those of us growing up and coming out. A protester at group grow and gain visibil- a Vancouver or Toronto Pride Parade would be ridiculed for ity. Volunteers are always their audacity, but a similar situation here in Alberta raises welcome any time of the year doubts of us ever being accepted. to assist with events. The Something that many people in the larger main stream next year of QC launches community fail to realize is that we have always been here with the start of the Fall se- and we will always be here. Up until now, however, there mester, and they will be back has been little evidence of our struggle besides word of planning the coming year, mouth among community members, and isolated legal starting with a little history battles captured in local papers. Our roots are much deeper lesson. than that, and sadly it doesn’t show. For anyone interested in That’s why the recently rebranded Queers on Campus volunteering with the archive (formerly GLASS) is taking steps to ensure that our LGBT project, please use the con- history is not only written down but made accessible to tact information below for those who can take comfort in knowing that our existence inquiries. isn’t so shallow.

It is an effort headed by Jasmine Ing, co-chair of Queers Calgary Queer History on Campus (QC), and funded by the Millennium Grant Archive Project Project. QC is aiming to have a written booklet and web site calgaryqueerarchive@gmail. dedicated to Calgary’s queer history. com The Calgary Queer History Archive Project will gather information surrounding the community in Calgary as far Queers on Campus (formerly back as information becomes available from community GLASS) members and media sources. [email protected] http://www.ucalgary.ca/ Volunteers are actively seeking out prominent members of ~glass the community for interviews, to put to paper the struggles and triumphs of local people who helped build the community. The callout is also going to the greater community for other information and memorabilia. ”We’re looking for interviews of course, and newspaper clippings, and things like that for either donation to the

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 45 Woof - From Page 10 Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life - From Page 33 ing to ﬁ nd something new.” “Our sponsors are very important to us. We have some great sponsors this year. We have some companies actually spon- The success lies in the simplicity of the event, Granley says. soring kilometers. MP Laurie Hawn who walks every year sent out a challenge to other politicians in the area to raise more “We are trying to keep things simple. Darren and I have money than him,” said Jakubac. been doing most of the work for it. We have added contests like the hairiest chest and we are looking at doing a best bear ”We couldn’t do the event without the support of our spon- ass contest. We are getting sponsorship now with things like sors. They give us everything from advertising to hamburgers, free passes to bear websites so we are able to give away neat water, tents we use on site, print costs, web design,” added prizes. We also had interest from people in other places, a Chapman. “The costs of putting on an event like a walk can be Calgary event is on the horizon at some point. We have had in- really prohibitive. Our goal is maximize how much money we terest from Winnipeg and places in Saskatchewan that want to are raising for our programs through our fundraising efforts, have a beef party as well. The big goal is to get the community so every dollar that we get from our sponsors is a dollar more in one spot and hopefully things will jump forward from that.” we are putting into our programming at AIDS Calgary. I can’t say enough of them.” Although only around for 6 months, the events have been such a success that they have expanded to include a summer Hopefully, the walk and publicity generated will remind barbecue, and plans are in place for other formats. people that HIV/AIDS is still very much a part of our communities and serve as a wake up call for those who may have “We have already done a barbecue that went really well. We disregarded it. are thinking of doing a bear swim the day after an event. That is all in the future as things get bigger. When you get a bunch “If we can reduce the rate of infection by working together, of hot bears in one place anything could be possible. I just even as a challenge, for me that is really important. I look at hope people keep coming out and having fun and we get some the community of men who have sex with men and gay men, new blood in, and new events going so we can see each other we see those rates are increasing. If we can get the message outside of the bar as well. We are always looking for other out to the GLBTT community that HIV/AIDS is still an issue people to help us plan events, or if someone has an idea they in their community and every other community, we have made want to put forward, get in touch with us!” a great effort,” concluded Jakubac. Beef Bear Bash Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Running regularly at Boots Sunday September 21, 2008 Next event October 4th, 2008 http://www.calgaryaidswalk.com www.bearbeef.org http://www.edmontonaidswalk.com

The Eagle and The East Village - From Page 12 ATP - From Page 40 and while they had a minor change in ownership (Christine was bought out by current owners Ron, Barry, Neil, Johnny, symbol” of sorts, but says that if that charm draws people to Rob and David because she was retiring out to the country), theatre, then he is all for it. things are going well. This is contrary to certain elements of our community who have spread rumors that the Calgary “To be referred to as a sex symbol makes me smile and Eagle would soon be no more. To be fair, this baseless gos- giggle a little bit because I am kind of a shy guy. In playRites I sip may have been spurred on by the sign on the side of the am cast as a model who is referred to as ‘The Perfect Speci- men.’ I am also a sperm donor so I have the genes of a god build saying “space available for lease” (on the other side of or something like that. It is very strange to think of myself as the building from the Eagle) and the aforementioned retire- that. Up until now I haven’t been typecast as a sexy whatever, ment of Christine. so I think I have been lucky in that sense. A lot of people do “I think we’re going to be here for a long, long time” said get typecast. If my looks [appeal] to young people who have Ron. “I think it’s a great location, and the changes will only never really experienced the theatre before, if me as a “sex help us. We have the LRT, we have great parking, there will symbol” can bring them into the arts in Calgary and get them always be great parking.” With the changes to come, it will interested in that, I am all for it. And who wouldn’t like to be only make the area and the Calgary Eagle the place to go. referred to as a sex symbol?” Major projects upcoming in the East Village: Alberta Theatre Projects presents • Upgrades to the infrastructure (underground utilities) Unity 1918 are being done. September 28th – October 11, 2008 www.atplive.com • Renovation work being done on the Simmons mattress factory building, • A new storm water wetland being built on the edge of Fort Calgary Future Projects: The University of Calgary is proposing a downtown campus in the parking lot behind the Eagle, and the Calgary Police service will be building a new District One headquarters immediately north of the 3rd Street East C-Train station. Both do not have a ﬁ rm completion date at the moment.

46 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 Living With HIV From the Horse’s Mouth

By Mark Randall Advice | Health Having lived with HIV for 20 years and witnessing the ongoing increase in the number of newly diag- for our community to better understand people living with nosed infections of HIV and other Sexually Trans- HIV and AIDS and prevent further HIV infections. mitted Infections (STI’s) I felt compelled to offer a It is my hope readers will fi nd this a useful way to ask way to inform, answer questions, quell misinforma- questions, fi nd answers or connect with health care and tion and break stereotypes and stigma as they relate social supports agencies available and ready to assist to living with HIV and AIDS. The greatest motivation them. To inform Albertan’s living with or affected by HIV and AIDS on ways to connect with peer based supports for me however was hearing people say they believed and information on managing the roller coaster ride that new medications and pills make HIV easy to live is HIV from the perspective and experiences of someone with or worse yet, that there is a “cure”; terrifying! living it. What prompted me to try this avenue of communica- Please take some time to think about what you would tion was the reality that many people still do not know the ask someone living with HIV or AIDS if you had the most simple and important facts regarding HIV transmis- chance, and send it to the E-mail address m.randall@ sion and prevention. Many are afraid or unsure of where gaycalgary.com. to go and get this information and many will not go to an AIDS Service organization or their own doctors for a num- I look forward to your comments and ideas on what this ber of personal reasons. I often fi nd myself providing this type of column could offer to our community. information to my friends and peers casually when out at the bar, social events, dinners, on the phone or as the result of a “passer by’s” question, as many are aware of my openness to talking about being HIV positive. Of course being given the opportunity to utilize GayCalgary and Ed- monton Magazine as a venue was also a great motivator. Since recovering from a near fatal infection 12 years ago I have devoted much of my spare time to volunteering with AIDS Calgary Awareness Association educat- ing in our school systems from elementary to University levels, providing peer based support through the Calgary based HIV Peer Support Group, advocating Nationally for better treatment access for Canadians with the Canadian Treatment Action Council (CTAC), working locally with the Calgary Coalition on HIV/AIDS (CCHA) and Provincially with the Alberta Community Council on HIV/AIDS (ACCH) to improve the services, supports and information needed

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 47 The Calgary International Film Festival Film Lover’s Paradise Awaits

By Matt Salton Film | Preview ‘Twas mere weeks before the 9th annual Calgary International Film Festival and all through their newly renovated townhouse, (complete with Jacuzzi tub and backyard BBQ) the staff aren’t just stirring – they’re multi-tasking, cross checking, fact fi nding, conference calling and guest- booking all while keeping a cool reserve with the knowledge that one of Calgary’s largest cultural events is fast approaching and there’s plenty to do meeting public expectations before opening gala night. Calgarians can look forward to well over 200 fi lms from around the world during the festival’s ten-day run including 19 feature length narrative fi lms from Canada, an eclectic mix of short fi lms including the latest collection of Albertan Before Lieberman joined the staff at CIFF, she produced shorts compiled by local fi lm Pooh-Bah Louis B. Hobson, the Fairy Tales Gay & Lesbian Film Festival for six years, so vintage screenings of some old favorites, fi lm spotlights on she has a pretty good idea what the queer community will various exotic countries, the ever-popular Hump Night re- fi nd interesting. turns with its focus on sexuality on screen, and even a night of fi lms that focus on fashion! “Another really good fi lm that deals with unfamiliar ter- ritory is The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela,” Lieber- Last year’s big queer draw was the fi lm Breakfast with man says. “The main character really captures your atten- Scot which was the fi rst major fi lm to be endorsed by the tion and draws you in, and it’s told in documentary style Toronto Maple Leafs and was close to a sell-out crowd. This which makes her journey even more interesting. The fi lm year, Calgary Intertantional’s intrepid group of programmers really shows you a lot about the lives of transsexual pros- promise not to disappoint. titutes in the Phillipines and their struggles to escape their The Argentinean drama XXY has been getting critical and lives, and allows viewers to share in their dreams of escape audience acclaim at festivals around the globe including to a better life.” Lieberman isn’t alone in her fond feelings to- two awards at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. It deals with wards the fi lm. It received the coveted Teddy Award at this the issues faced by intersexed teenagers from a fi ctional year’s Berlin Film Festival for Best Feature Film. perspective. But if you’re looking for something that’s truly a docu- “XXY is an incredible fi lm with mass appeal,” says Brenda mentary instead of just resembling one, then Trevor Smith, Lieberman, Programmer for Contemporary World Cinema Documentary Programmer for CIFF couldn’t recommend and Late Shows. “It’s a topic that might come off a bit shock- more the fi lm MeadowLark by Taylor Greeson. “It’s simply ing for most audiences just because it’s a topic that we don’t awesome”, says Smith. “It’s essentially this UCLA student merely hear much about. Not only that, but that it’s from fi nal project told in a personal video diary style exploring the the perspective of this 15 year old child.” fi lmmaker’s own past and his journey of coming out at the age of 12 when he had sex with a 20 year old man but also the unsettling murder of his brother. I usually hate these kind of fi lms for their self-indulgence but this one works because it has universal themes of acceptance, it’s dreamy and poetic and it’s just a great fi lm – one of my favorites actually, and then it ends with the fi lmmaker confronting his brother’s killer in prison.” If you’re looking for something a little lighter in tone, you can always check out the remastered print of the Audrey Hepburn classic, Breakfast at Tiffany’s based on the novel by Truman Capote or the 1945 Gene Tierney classic noir Leave Her to Heaven restored recently by Martin Scorsese’s non-profi t fi lm restoration project . Fall in love with Au- drey and Gene all over again (plus that baby faced George Peppard was no slouch either). If only they could remaster

48 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 the dated and horribly offensive racist portrayal by Mickey Rooney as Holly Golightly’s Chinese landlord. There are many fi lms and special guests that might appeal to a queer audience even if the fi lm’s subject matter may not be as overt as some of the others. Dave Schultz’s new comedy 45rpm features a cute tomboy by the name of “Luke” who along with her friend, tries to escape their small town existence by wining a radio contest. The hotty actor who played Cedric in the Harry Potter movie franchise (Robert Pattinson) stars in the quirky British comedy How To Be. Kevin Smith (Chasing Amy) knows how to make fi lms that push the sexual boundaries and he’s doing it again with Zack and Miri Make A Porno which is already in controversial waters for its graphic sex, nudity and language. Transsexual misadven- tures and mistaken identities abound in the Indie comedy Who is KK Downey? And any fashionista will not want to miss the entertaining Eleven Minutes, a documentary about Jay McCarroll designer winner of Project Runway and his journey towards stardom in the fashion industry. Special guests at this year’s festival include actor/writer Don McKellar (The Event) who will be presenting Blindness, this year’s opening gala fi lm starring Julianne Moore which he adapted from the screenplay based on the novel by Jose Saramango about a small group of survivors of a universal plague of blindness and the one woman who can lead them to safety. For a list of all the fi lms, showtimes and venues for the 9th Annual Calgary International Film Festival please visit their website, listed below. Calgary International Film Festival September 19th – 28th, 2008 www.calgaryfi lm.com

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 49 Intersex, Gender Testing and the Olympics

By Mercedes Allen Trans Identity In late June, Chinese offi cials announced that they would be reinstating gender testing for female tial male genitalia and both male and female chromosomes -- a gender mosaic. athletes for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, in a bid to prevent what they consider cheating. In 1936, Dora Ratjen had indeed been entered into Gender testing was discontinued by the Internation- Olympic competition during the Games in Berlin, where she al Olympic Committee (IOC) following the Atlanta placed fourth in the womens’ high jump. Chromosome testing was not an option at that time (it had not been instituted Games in 1996 due to evidence that it only served until the 1968 Games in Mexico City), but it was later re- to disqualify intersex female athletes without just vealed that she was born Hermann Ratjen, and was pushed cause (intersexuality confers no competitive advan- into womens’ competition because Adolf Hitler wanted to tage). There had previously been signifi cant con- demonstrate the supposed supremacy of the Aryan race. troversy regarding female athletes, particularly East Ratjen remains the only known case of conscious cheating, German shot-putters, who underwent extreme dop- and it was not caught by a genetic test. ing with testosterone (something that genetic testing In 1950, Dutch athlete Foekje Dillema, once slated to often fails to catch, anyway). become an Olympic champion, was suspended from athletic competition due to the results of a physical examination While other Intersex activists remained largely quiet, test. In July of this year, she was vindicated by further Organisation Intersex International and trans advocates genetic testing, being found to be female but with a percent- loudly decried the action. In response to the protests, Dr. age of male cells, a condition referred to as “gender mosaic” Arne Ljungqvist, chairman of the IOC’s medical commis- -- having both XX (female) and XY (male) chromosomes. In sion issued a statement to the effect that testing would only genetic mosaic, two embryos -- one male and one female be done in cases in which deception was suspected, rather -- merge in the womb a few days after conception... usually than with all female athletes -- a statement which simply this results in miscarriage, but in rare cases can result in endorsed, rather than contradicted, the Chinese statement. a mosaic birth. Following the suspension, Dillema lived in From the Guardian: “For more than a year, offi cials in seclusion, and died in a senior’s centre, never achieving her Beijing have been designing a special laboratory to deter- potential and never knowing that she would be cleared. mine the sex of any athletes taking part in this year’s Olym- In the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, 1964, Polish run- pic games. ‘Suspected athletes will be evaluated from their ner Ewar Kobukkowska (name alternately recorded as Ewa external appearances by experts and undergo blood tests Klobukowska) won gold in the womens’ 4 x 100m relay and to examine their sex hormones, genes and chromosomes bronze in the womens’ 100m sprint. She later became the for sex determination,’ says Professor Tian Qinjie.” Endo- fi rst athlete to fail an early form of chromosome test, be- crinology, gynecology, genetics and psychology are now all ing found to have a rare XXY genotype in 1967. She later examined during such inquiries. went on to give birth, something that is uncommon among Over 40 years of genetic testing, dozens of female athletes intersex conditions. have (often much to their surprise) failed genetic testing, and By 1986, then-20-year-old shot putter Heidi Krieger suffered from humiliations and worse, because they were, became a World Champion. Krieger was one of what is be- instead, intersex -- having one of over 70 possible condi- lieved to be up to 10,000 East German athletes who were fed tions that would cause them to have some male attributes steroids, contraceptives and performance-enhancing drugs or chromosomes, but would largely have no effect on their by force, deception and intimidation, in a bid to develop a physical development. Here’s a brief history: collection of near-superhuman communist athletes. Krieg- In 1932 and 1936, Polish-American sprinter Stella Walsh er’s overdeveloped frame caused severe medical problems, (Stanislawa Walasiewicz) won gold and silver respectively in mood swings and at least one suicide attempt. By the mid- the womens’ 100m sprint. She set more than 100 national ’90s, Krieger underwent GRS to become Andreas Krieger and world records and in 1975, had been inducted into the -- although Gender Identity Disorder had been present American Track and Field Hall of Fame. But when she ran throughout the athlete’s life, he feels that the regime of dop- in the 1936 games and placed second to Helen Stephens ing steamrolled him through a transition in which he had no of St. Louis, a Polish journalist protested that her competi- control and for which he was unprepared. During the time tor Stephens must be a man. One of the fi rst “sex tests” (a that offi cials Manfred Ewald and Manfred Hoeppner oversaw mostly invasive and probably humiliating examination) was East German athletics, they won 160 gold medals, 40 alone performed on Stephens, who was cleared of the accusation. at the Games in Montreal. Of the different methods of test- Ironically, when Stella Walsh was killed by a stray bullet in ing gender, genetic tests and physical exams would fail to 1980, the autopsy that followed revealed that she had par- catch this kind of subterfuge.

50 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 Spanish hurdler Maria José Martínez Patino had been way around), but the science is not yet there to confi rm or disqualifi ed from competing because (to her surprise) tests disprove this. demonstrated that she had been born with a Y chromo- In terms of transsexuals, it is also now recognized in some. She was reinstated in 1988 when her condition was athletic venues that TS women gain no advantage against recognized as an intersex one -- but by the time she was natal females, due to the effects of hormone therapy and able to compete in the 1992 Games in Barcelona, the years orchiectomy on levels of muscle power, stamina and fat per- had taken some of her athletic momentum and she missed centage. Since 2004, the IOC has allowed transsexuals who qualifying by ten hundredths of a second. “I lost friends, my are at least two years post-operative and continue hormone fi ance, hope and energy,” she said in a 2005 editorial. replacement therapy to compete. To date, we are still await- In 1996, eight female athletes failed gender tests, but ing the fi rst known transsexual competitor in the Games, were later all cleared. That year, the IOC reconsidered the although it nearly happened this year. value of genetic testing and it was discontinued by 1999. Canadian cyclist Kristen Worley had been expected to be During the 2000 Games in Sydney, the fi rst after genetic a strong competitor in the 2008 Games in Beijing. Ulti- testing was suspended, Brazilian judo player Edinanci Silva mately, she was unable to compete, because she had missed was still given a mouth swab after a challenge to her gen- qualifying in recognized events due to the deterioration and der. Silva, also a mosaic birth with partial male and partial death of her father, from bone cancer. There is reason to female organs, had surgery to correct this in the mid-90s. believe that Worley had assurances from some at the Cana- This enabled her to compete in Atlanta (1996), Sydney and dian Cycling Association and Sport Canada that she could Athens (2004). She was lucky: chromosomally, she was see to her father’s passing and still be given a chance to confi rmed as female, and the new (iffy) leniency regarding qualify -- this is now denied by the CCA and an opportunity intersex athletes remained untested. to qualify was not given, even though it has historically been granted to other athletes in similar situations. Some have In 2006 (Doha, Qatar), Indian middle distance run- speculated that the resistance from Canadian offi cials stems ner Santhi Soundarajan won the silver medal in the 800m from prior knowledge of the gender testing lab and concerns track event, and was stripped of it after failing the test. The about how a transgender athlete’s participation would play precise results have not been made public, but it is largely out. The scars from Ben Jonson still run deep in Canadian believed that she was shown to have Androgen Insensitivity athletics. Syndrome, a condition in which her genetic makeup would display male chromosomes, but her body cannot process As with many victories in trans and intersex activism, testosterone -- in which event she develops as would any they are rarely assured. Santhi Soundarajan’s story and the human female. As with many intersex conditions, women current gender testing policy (at press time, there has been with AIS would never even be aware of the condition, save no indication of any athletes affected at the 2008 Games) for a chromosome test (which is typically only done during only prove that they can be rescinded on whim. And yet, investigation into causes of infertility) and are indistinguish- genetic testing is completely unfounded and has yet to able physically from any other female. AIS, like any intersex unmask a “cheat.” As bloggers at feministe.us pointed out, condition, bestows no physical advantage on a female “male athletes putting on dresses to outclass their female athlete. In September 2007, Soundarajan attempted suicide counterparts simply doesn’t happen at this level of sporting (and fell into a coma) due to the humiliation and controversy competition, and the tests are unreliable, invasive, and es- surrounding the stripping of her medal. Canadian athlete sentializing.” Additional tests regarding transsexuals’ right Kristen Worley is actively fi ghting to have the medal rein- to compete still loom in the future, in the form of any poten- stated. tial transmale athletes who might come along -- hormone therapy for female-to-male transsexuals consists of forms of It is estimated that between one in 100 and one in 1,000 testosterone that are considered anabolic steroids and are babies are born with an intersex condition. Because many subject to bans by the IOC. are not reported or detected, it is impossible to know the true number. In addition to gender mosaicism and AIS Worley, of course, will be looking toward the next Games, discussed above, intersex conditions include Klinefelter’s and other female athletes who may be AIS, gender mosaic Syndrome (47,XXY or XXY syndrome, affecting males), or 5-alpha-reducatase defi cient without knowing it will con- 5-Alpha-Reductase Defi ciency (5-alpha-reductase is an tinue to vie for medals. We can only look toward 2012, and enzyme which converts testosterone into DHT in order to wonder what the future holds. facilitate the development of male genitalia in-utero, result- ”Mercedes Allen is a writer who blogs at http://dentedbluemercedes. ing in developmentally female bodies), Congenital Adrenal wordpress.com/, has been featured on bilerico.com, PageOneQ and oth- Hyperplasia (a collection of several conditions that affect ers, and has also developed the website at AlbertaTrans.org as a resource sex steroids and the development of primary and secondary for transgender information and support.” sex characteristics that can result in indeterminate birth sex), and several other conditions. In many cases, intersex people who live as or were assigned to the gender to which they identify, don’t identify as intersex or see themselves as anything other than the gender in which they live. In others, who were misassigned or who embrace a dual-gendered identity, transsexualism may also be present, but this overlap with the transgender community is often met with controversy and dispute. Studies of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) such as diethyl-stilbestrol (DES), or genetic and “brain” sex may one day point to transsexuality as a smaller part of intersex phenomena (rather than the other

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 51 Letters to the Editor

By GayCalgary Staff & Contributors Letters Dear GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine, to the Lawn Bowling for Beswick event at the Inglewood The ISCCA, Texas Lounge and Suzi-Oke Karaoke Ser- Lawn Bowling Association. The weather was awesome, the vices, would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to one burgers were tasty, the bar was wet and the players were and all that contributed to the Children’s Wish Foundation on their games...err some of them. Under the burning sun Fundraiser held at the Texas Lounge this past August 26th, of play and the shaded area of the bar, prize raffl es and 2008. burgers you all helped with others to raise much needed With the support of the community and generous dona- operational funds for the SHARP Foundation. Please tell tions that were raffl ed off, over $1675.00 was raised to your friends just how much fun you had and get them out benefi t the Children’s Wish Foundation. next year for a bigger and better showing of afternoon fun. The Children’s Wish Foundation is very dear to the Thanks to our many donors: the Inglewood lawn Bowl- ISCCA, as approximately 29 years ago they were the fi rst ing Association, Texas Lounge, Deerfoot Inn and Casino, non-gay charity to recognize and accept monies from our GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine, Jonny, Bill, Doug, GBLT Organization. Their aims and objectives are very the ISCCA and the friends of Beswick. amazing as well, as any child who is terminally ill should be On behalf of the staff and residents of Beswick and Scott able to have one last wish. Houses and organizers; THANK YOU ALL and we look for- Thank you again to all who contributed donations and/ ward to seeing you and your friends next year. or time to this fundraiser; Calgary’s community is very generous, and without you our organization would be nothing. Mark Randall The ISCCA’s current reigning house of Global Style, Event Coordinator Sophistication, SuperModels and SuperTrannies: Emperor and Empress 32 Michael Wolf-Would Myte and Nina Tron, Prince and Princess 30 Fred and Anita Lay, Duke and To All Friends and Supporters of AFQOL, Duchess 22 Kevin DunaNation and Malibu Stacey and our I would like to thank you for your continued generosity entire College of Monarchs bow humbly to the community as it is truly appreciated and gratefully accepted. This year, and express our gratitude for your generosity. we will be expanding our support to various other needed Sincerely, areas within AIDS Calgary, including equipment that is The Imperial Sovereign Court of the Chinook Arch desperately required. Those who have helped AFQOL by supporting the functions that have been put on by other organizations, such as Dear GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine, the ISCCA SA, are not forgotten by any of us. We always Lawn bowling for Beswick says thank you! attempt to have our representatives at these functions, although this may not always include the entire team. But First: thank you to everyone who was able to make it out let me assure you that those who may be absent are certainly always there in Spirit! If you have any questions or concerns regarding functions, please feel free to contact our Special Events Chair, Bernie Mathieson at [email protected]. Further, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the receiving or distribution of funds, please do not hesitate to contact the Finance Chair, David Patten at depatten@ hotmail.com. So on behalf of the team at AFQOL, may I once again thank one and all, and we hope that this year will be the best yet for our fundraising efforts. In the words of Donnie Peters, “Go with love.”

David Patten Finance Chair, AFQOL

52 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 Dear GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine, Dear GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine, The 5th Annual Donnie Peters Memorial Cut-a-thon was I recently read an article in the paper, entitled “Gay camp a sunny success story! success inspires others” in regard to gay youth camps. When I read this, I noticed that the word “Queer” is used Artists for Quality of Life once again showed their talent over and over. As a gay male I fi nd this totally offensive – and tenacity in raising funds for AIDS Calgary’s Positive on par with the word “Nigger”. I thought that we had fought Living Lunch Program. Salon participation was huge this for years to get rid of this type of name calling. But since it year, taking over Breakfast Television for a good hour and is ok to use this word in the press, then I guess we cannot a half with Jami Symons, from Jami Symons Salon lead- complain when we are called this on the street. Maybe in ing the segment. Creative Profi les, the Corner, Chrome, The Canada this is acceptable, as I also found it on other gay Fringe, Ginger Group and Deva Dave Salon enjoyed their websites. I hope you will put pressure on the newspaper so best year ever giving back to the community and being that they do not use this wording again. instrumental in the continuing to provide funds for AIDS Calgary’s Positive Living Lunch Program. Uptown 17 BRZ was once again AFQOL’s major sponsor and cheerleader A. Vickery - we say “Thank You” to Barb Stein. Kelly Doody set off the stampede to the park on Page 6 of the Calgary Sun - we Dear Mr. Vickery, thank you! Shaw TV (read a board on channel 10) and del- We understand where you’re coming from, but at the Rockographics took it to the end zone, making us the Other same time we see the efforts of the next generation GLBT+ Labour Day Classic. youth to reclaim the word. The lines are blurry at the We weren’t even totally set up when lineups began for moment, so in response to your letter we have created an stylists and Cut-a-thon’s new dog groomers Michelle and online poll to try and get a defi nitive answer on how the Meaghan from Bones Barks “N” Baths. greater community feels about it. We invite you and other readers to vote your opinion, and join the discussion on the Transportation, tents and bottled water were graciously topic at www.gaycalgary.com. donated by Ox Financial Corp. Music was made possible by Glenn Hurst and DJ Mu- sic Services, along with celebrity DJs Krazay Steve from Twisted Element (both RJ and Cliff showed up in the park to show their continued support), and DJ Tony Morello whose entourage included his family who came to volunteer in the park. Talk about a TEAM effort. AFQOL park crew guided by David Patten and T. MacLean worked like a well-oiled ma- chine. Snickles the Clown had exceptionally creative face painting and tattooing. Burgers in the park were fl ipped by the ISCCA once again. When it was all said and done we all went upstairs to the Metropolitan Grill for our annual Volunteer party and chowed down some food and won prizes and swag bags. As I looked out the window at the park being torn down I couldn’t help but notice the last stylist still cutting hair… Patrick from the Ginger Group! I’m sure Donnie was proud of that and smiling from up above - I sure was! What a Superb year…fi nancials for Cut-a-thon will be published in next month’s GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine (who continues to be our corporate media sponsor, thank you Rob and Steve)…however I can tell you we more than exceeded any previous year. Once again Calgary, “Thank you one and all.” As Donnie would say, “Go with love.” Linda Eckess AFQOL Team www.afqol.com

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 53 Music Review Apocalypso, Self Portrait, and Hit Singles

By Rob Diaz-Marino Review | Music Hit Singles “Just Dance” – Lady Gaga, From the album “The Fame”, released May It starts out with “Kicking & Screaming”, a delightfully sinister 2008 sounding piece that is the ideal mood-setter. It’s very retro, Fresh out of NYC, this disco-erotica queen is changing the making use of simple electronic synthesizers that have been all world one sequin at a time. Her song “Just Dance” is about a but shelved since the 1980s. The singer makes a low-pitched night of drinking and dancing with abandon: “can’t see straight “awooo-ah” sound in the background that conjures ideas of anymore…what’s the name of this club?” The hype surround- werewolves, and one of the melodic counterpoints jumps to a ing Lady Gaga seems justifi ed to me – I took an instant liking to high-pitched shriek reminiscent of screaming. If any DJs are the album version of the song with its strong electronic synths, searching for a thematic song to play this Halloween, this is one catchy beat and captivating (if not humorous) vocals. Though to get your hands on! many dance remixes of this song have been released, my feeling is that they only take away from the original. “A New Sky” starts out with a haunting duet, while “The Boy’s in Love” was a favorite with an energetic tempo and yearning “We Break the Dawn” – Michelle Williams, From the Album tone. “Eucalyptus” starts out with a promising saw-tooth bass “Unexpected”, released August 2008 line but goes off on a really weird tangent. I can’t say that I was already familiar with Michelle Williams, most likely because she started out in the genre of gospel. But I’ll give a small word of warning about “Together” because her single release of “We Break the Dawn” shows promise for they really got me with this one. As I listened to it on my head- her third album “Unexpected” to be a bold new collection of con- phones, near the beginning of the song there is a sudden “ow!” temporary pop and dance classics. The album version creates a sound that seems to come from over my right shoulder, and sweet and warm mood, but you might hear the catchy Karma- twice I ripped the headphones off thinking there was someone tronic Club and Mr Mig Remixes on the dance fl oor. behind me. Fool me twice, shame on me! “When I Grow Up” – the PussyCat Dolls,From the album “Doll “Aeons” is a purely instrumental bridge to the fi nal song “Any- Domination”, coming September 2008 where”, a minimalistic track that I found to be a slightly weak This is a very catchy number released back in July that’s ending to the album. Oh well. been getting a lot of attention. They use a very interesting tactic “Self Portrait” by Lalah Hathaway to get away with saying something a little risqué. The published You could say this Chicago born lyrics say, “When I grow up, I wanna see the world, Drive nice artist has music in the family, with cars, I wanna have Groupies”…but we all know they’re actu- her father Donny Hathaway, one of ally saying “boobies” not “groupies”. Anyway, my bet is that the the most infl uential soul artists of clubs will be playing the Wideboys Club Remix or Dave Aude the eighties, and her mother Eu- Edit, but the Ralphi Rosario Radio Edit is also really good. laulah Hathaway, an accomplished “Don’t Call Me Baby” – Kreesha Turner From the album “Passion”, musician in her own right. coming February 2009 “This album is like a movie of my Edmonton born Kreesha Turner’s “Don’t Call Me Baby” - her life over the last couple of years,” fi rst single from her upcoming album “Passion” - has been all says Hathaway. “The portrait I see over the radio for a few months now. It’s a number where she of myself is of a very confi dent, smart woman who is extremely pleads for an ex to let her go; but the sentimental air as she funny, independently wealthy and well-traveled – all things that sings “walking away now, walking away now baby” makes it I am to a small degree. Every day I realize that I’m walking to- seem like it is equally painful for her to do so. Personally I’m a ward the woman I’m going to be. She’s there. I can see her.” fan of the plain old album version, and Rich Morel’s Pink Noise Radio Edit which stays true to the original, but for the added Other words that might describe Hathaway from her songs danceable beat – most of the dance mixes, in my mind, detract- are: gentle, confi dent, loving, and accepting. Her soothing, feel- ed from the song’s mood. good sound in “Let Go” encourages you to do just that - let go of the things in life that you can’t change, to make room for the Albums next experience. “Apocalypso” by The Presets The rest of the songs throughout this CD have a similar calm The best way I can describe The Pre- ambiance incorporating laid-back rhythms with relaxing guitar sets on this album is Depeche Mode strums and a big helping of electric piano. Hathaway’s voice is from the bizarro dimension. The sing- fl awless and mesmerizing as she dips into her lower registers. ers are male with Australian accents; the songs are dark, freaky and fun, My personal favorite track was the slightly more upbeat like a bad horror fi lm that you’ll love “Breathe”. Otherwise I found it diffi cult to separate the tracks watching. In fact, the cover portrays from one another – the CD is an experience that you take in as the tone of the emo-techno album a whole, not in smaller chunks. It’s the album to put on while surprisingly well. relaxing on the beach on a holiday, or for a romantic night with your partner.

54 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 55 Movie Review A Boy’s Live 2, Breakfast with Scot

By Rob Diaz-Marino Review | Movie “A Boy’s Life 2” This DVD is a collection of temporary guardians for a four short fi lms. Although child that was entrusted to most were produced in the Sam’s irresponsible brother early 1990s, they are still – at least until he gets back quite relevant to the gay from mucking around in situation today. Brazil – Eric’s life is turned upside down. With his Must Be The Music – A sports career, Eric has spent group of four teens make most of his life trying to hide their early excursions into the fact that he is gay. But the gay bar scene, dealing the 11 year old boy Scot with feelings of awkward- (Noah Bernett) although ness, love, and jealousy. too young for sexuality to You’ll recognize the main even be a blip on the radar, character as a very young seems to scream it. He Peter Petrelli (Milo Ven- arrives wrapped in his timiglia) from the TV show deceased mother’s clothes, Heroes! jewelry and makeup, only Nunzio’s Second Cousin – “Sometimes fags bash back,” liking musicals, and sing- says actor Vincent D’Onofrio as he turns the table on a group ing Christmas carols in the of fag bashers in an alley behind a gay bar. The character is middle of October. an off-duty cop, and draws his pistol on the gang of young After Eric works through the initial embarrassment of be- assailants (actor Seth Green among them). At his mercy, the ing associated with the child, he begins to worry for Scot’s cop IDs the kids, but instead of arresting them he makes them survival as he attends school. After much concern from Scot’s recite a pledge, ending in what has to be the funniest surprise teachers, and much advice from Eric and Sam, the boy seems line ever! Having humiliated them enough, the cop lets most to develop an interest in ice hockey which Eric is glad to nur- of them go, but has special plans for the one boy in whom he ture. Unfortunately this attempt to fi t in has Scot losing sight sees a bit of himself. of who he really is, and he begins turning his back on his loyal Alkali, Iowa – Young farmer Jack Gudmanson lives with his friends in favor of the group that had once bullied him. sister, mother, and grandfather on a small farm in America’s Breakfast with Scot is a hilarious but touching look at child- heartland. By accident he comes across a buried lunchbox hood (and parenthood) that will undoubtedly have you saying that reveals a secret about his father that his elders have “I did that too when I was a kid!” kept hidden from him for shame. Little do they know, Jack is already following in his father’s footsteps, and discovers that Movie rental courtesy of Zip.ca. Online DVD rentals carrying a huge one man they call “blondie” may be the only one willing and selection of GLBT themed DVD’s as well as standard brand new releases, able to tell him the truth about his father. TV shows, classics and more. No Late Fees, No Due Dates, and 72,000 Titles. http://www.zip.ca The Dadshuttle – Many people will fi nd familiarity in this fi lm. After a holiday meal, the father drives his son to the train station, and though they try to have a conversation with one another, their trains of thought seem to be on divergent tracks. While the son tries to share small tidbits from his life, the father seems to glaze over them and what they hint at. “Breakfast with Scot” We sponsored this fi lm in conjunction with Fairytales, in last year’s Calgary International Film Festival! At the peak of his career, Eric McNally (Tom Cavanagh) was a ruthless hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but a shoulder injury takes him out of the game for good. Now he works as a TV sportscaster, and continues to keep compart- mentalized his comfortable home life with his partner Sam (Ben Shenkman). But when Sam breaks the news that they are to become

56 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 57 Concert Reviews The Village People, Jeff Martin, and The Backstreet Boys

By Jason Clevett Community | Events The Village People, August 8th, Deerfoot Inn The Backstreet Boys, and Casino September 2nd, If you saw The Vil- Saddledome lage People concert, The Backstreet you pretty much got Boys brought an what you expected. entirely different type The six strutted onto of tour, in support of stage in full costume their current album and immediately launched into a series of disco era hits Unbreakable, to the – original numbers like Macho Man, In The Navy and San Calgary and Edmon- Francisco along with covers like Don’t Leave Me This Way. ton. Past gimmicks The awesome Go West was sadly excluded from the set, even like pyrotechnics, though the band teased it early on. elaborate staging, and hoverboards are a thing of the past, leaving the remain- ing members of the band, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter, Howie Jeff Martin, August 23rd, Dorough, and A.J. Mclean (Kevin Richardson left the group Stampede Casino in 2006) to entertain the approximately 9000 fans with just It’s a shame that their talent. since breaking up The That isn’t to say the show had no gimmicks. After a less Tea Party, Jeff Martin than impressive showing by openers Girlicious, the band ex- hasn’t achieved the ploded onto stage in a boxing ring wearing robes and singing same level of success Larger Than Life before jumping into Everyone, both songs solo that the band did. dedicated to their fans. Later, the boys played poker around Approximately 250 a table while singing Show Me The Meaning of Being Lonely. people showed up for Once the ring was taken away, the staging was simple – a his Saturday night pair of risers with the backup band, a BSB logo backdrop intimate, acoustic gig and large screens on each side of the stage so that fans at the Big Sky Showroom. Fresh off the plane from his home could shriek at the close ups of their favorite boy. in Ireland, Martin was accompanied by percussionist Wayne P. Sheehy and played acoustic versions of Tea Party songs The boys are grown up now – three even sport tattoos! as well as songs from his solo release Exile in the Kingdom And their fan base has changed as well. While the days of and the song Line in the Sand from his upcoming album The selling out stadiums seems to be past, the mix of women in Armada. Dressed as always in black, Martin kicked off the their 20’s who were once screaming teens, younger girls who show with The Bazaar and fi lled his 90+ minute set with weren’t alive when the band released their fi rst CD, and (as songs like Psychopomp, Save Me, and the goosebump-induc- a quick walk around the concourse showed) a lot of gay men ing rendition of Daniel Lanois’ The Messenger. As is a trade- – all cheered, clapped, and turned songs like I Want it That mark, Martin interspersed his set with snippets of covers Way and Incomplete into massive sing-alongs. Songs now such as Lanois I Love You. over a decade old like As Long As You Love Me and Quit Play- ing Games (With My Heart) had their arrangements redone to The thing that was apparent from watching Martin per- sound fresh. form is how underrated of a guitar player he is. He brought the same level of intensity and richness to Tea Party trade- Even without the spectacle of past shows, the boys put on marks like Requium and Release that the songs had with a damn entertaining show. Each member seemed to be hav- a full band. When the show took a bluesy turn with Black ing the time of their life on stage, goofi ng off, giving shout Snake Blues he absolutely tore the house down and worked outs, making cornball statements like “I wish we had time the guitar like magic, the audience couldn’t help but be cap- to give each one of you beautiful ladies a kiss”, or synching tivated by the master at work. It’s been two years since Jeff up for some impressive choreography, the show was a fun Martin last played Calgary, and he reminded the audience way to spend a couple of hours. The Backstreet Boys take a that it was two years too long. Hopefully he doesn’t wait so critical drumming, often by reporters who don’t even stay for long to come back with his new project, and when he does, the full show due to press deadlines. I did stay until the fi nal if you were a fan of The Tea Party, you need to see him, as strains of Shape of My Heart echoed through the arena for Jeff Martin solo is as phenomenal an experience as The Tea the fi nale, and can state with certainty, BSB’s still got it. Party was in their prime.

58 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 59 60 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 Queer Eye - Calgary and Edmonton Community Events this Month Western Canadian Pride Campout - Blackfalds Photos by GayCalgary Staff

Cabin Fever at the Calgary Eagle

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 61 Calgary Fringe Festival Netty Mac CD Feedback Party at MPs - Calgary

GirlsGroove White Party at Artists of the World - Calgary

62 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 Sulphur Skyline Day Hike - Jasper Concert at Prism - Edmonton

Fairy Tales “Another Gay Sequel” Screening - Calgary

Tits and Mitts with Balls - Edmonton

gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 63 Edmonton Fringe Festival

Special Drag Show at Boots - Edmonton

64 gaycalgary and edmonton magazine #59, September 2008 Pure Party - Edmonton

Autumn Harvest Campout - Blackfalds

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