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November 2010 ISSUE 85 The Only Magazine Dedicated to Alberta’s LGBT Community FREE 2010 EXPOSURE FESTIVAL GUIDE Page 35 Mad About Mado The Queen of Montreal Visits Calgary Interviews with: 7TH Ian Harvie ANNIVERSARY Plus Interviews with: EDITION! 30H!3 Nelly Furtado Darker Side of Bedouin Soundclash Charlie David And more! Multi-tasking Canadian releases Shadowloands Book COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • MAP AND EVENTS • TOURISM INFO >> STARTING ON PAGE 17 LGBT RESOURce • CALGARy • EDMONTon • ALBERTA www.gaycalgary.com GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine #85, November 2010 Table of Contents TabLE OF CONTENTS 5 Lucky 7 Publisher: Steve Polyak Publisher’s Column Editor: Rob Diaz-Marino Sales: Steve Polyak Design & Layout: 7 Mad About Mado Rob Diaz-Marino, Ara Shimoon The Queen of Montreal Visits Calgary Writers and Contributors Mercedes Allen, Chris Azzopardi, Dallas Barnes, XXX Dave Brousseau, Sam Casselman, Jason Clevett, 8 The Darker Side of Charlie David 7 Andrew Collins, Emily Collins, Rob Diaz-Marino, Multi-tasking Canadian releases Shadowlands Book Janine Eva Trotta, Jack Fertig, Glen Hanson, Joan GE GE Hilty, Evan Kayne, Stephen Lock, Allan Neuwirth, A A Steve Polyak, Romeo San Vicente, Ed Sikov and P P the GLBT Community of Calgary, Edmonton, and Alberta. 10 Exposure Festival Make ‘Em Laugh Photography Steve Polyak, Rob Diaz-Marino, B&J 13 The Ambitiously Gay Duo Howl filmmakers on James Franco’s latest gay role, working together Videography Steve Polyak, Rob Diaz-Marino and the movie’s controversy Printers North Hill News/Central Web 14 Whoa, Nelly! Distribution Singer looks back at decade-long career – when the gays fell for her Calgary: Gallant Distribution and the stories behind her biggest hits GayCalgary Staff XXX Edmonton: Clark’s Distribution 8 Other: Canada Post 17 Directory and Events GE GE Legal Council A A Courtney Aarbo, Barristers and Solicitors 26 Bullying Is Deadly P P Sales & General Inquiries GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine 2136 17th Avenue SW 27 Q Scopes Calgary, AB, Canada “Think carefully, Aries!” T2T 0G3 Office Hours: By appointment ONLY 28 Deep Inside Hollywood Phone: 403-543-6960 Zachary Quinto wants Your Number Toll Free: 1-888-543-6960 Fax: 403-703-0685 E-Mail: [email protected] 29 Diversity Project Brings Awareness to Campus This Month's Cover Edmonton’s MacEwan University Shows LGBTQ Community Support Ian Harvie, Photo by Kevin Neales XXX 10 Mado. Photo by Union Créative Charlie David. Photo by UKMCBO Photography 29 AIDS Calgary’s Holiday Hamper GE GE Proud Members of: A Program that Brings a Smile in Tough Times A A P P 30 Out of Town Getting to Know Toronto Edmonton Rainbow Business Association 32 Fundraising Photos 39 Letters International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association 39 Cocktail Chatter The Scarborough Fair XXX National Lesbian & Gay 14 Journalists Association GE GE A A P P Continued on Next Page GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine #85, November 2010 Table of Contents Continued From Previous Page 40 Giving Hope to Our Youth 42 Alberta’s Bar Evolution Magazine Figures How is Alberta’s Night Scene Changing with the Times? Monthly Print Quantity: 9,000–11,000 copies 48 Free Speech and the Myth of “Special Rights” Guaranteed Circulation: 8,500 copies Bonus Circulation: 500–2,500 copies Readership XXX 50 Bedouin Soundclash 30 Light The Horizon Readers Per Copy: 4.9 (PMB) Canadian band regroups with Print Readership: >41,650 GE GE Avg. 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Name adjusted in 60 Exposing Ian Harvie November 2006 to GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine. 62 Paula Cole’s Second Coming Disclaimer and Copyright The pop-folk icon talks new album, hits (and pits), and the gays who Opinions expressed in this magazine love her to bits are specific to the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of GayCalgary 64 Queer Eye staff and contributors. Those involved in the making of this publication, whether advertisers, contributors, XXX 54 or the subjects of articles or photographs, are not necessarily gay, lesbian, bisexual, or GE GE trans. This magazine also includes straight A A allies and those who are gay friendly. P P No part of this publication may be reprinted or modified without the expressed written permission of the editor or publisher. http://www.gaycalgary.com/RSS Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. Articles • Recent News • Prize Draws • Events • Travel Info GayCalgary is a registered trademark. 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Personally, I think one of our biggest strengths is the flexibility we’re able to offer to our customers, without compromising reliability to our readers. Not many magazines are willing or able to do this, but it is something we do in order to accommodate and respond to our community in a more effective manner. It may mean a slightly less polished product than if we spent weeks focusing on the aesthetic details of our page layouts, but we feel it is a reasonable trade off in order to remain functional, useful, and current. I’ve often commented in my Publisher’s Column that some months of the magazine appear to have a coincidental “theme” to them, in that articles from isolated writers all seem to touch on a common topic. (Well, it’s apparent to me anyway, since I proofread every article from our freelance writers.) This month definitely has strong overtones regarding homophobic bullying. From all the mainstream media coverage regarding LGBT teen suicides, it is understandable that this would be something heavy on everyone’s mind. Just recently, Steve attended his 20 year High School reunion, and an open house at his old school. This brought back many memories for him of the adversities he faced while growing up. While wandering the halls of St. Mary’s High School, he pointed out the room that used to be his office, as he did extra-curricular work with computers beyond anything his teachers knew how to do. I get the sense that this was his sanctuary, where he could escape from the students that might otherwise be tormenting him. Unfortunately in his case, some of the teachers were also the problem. He has shared with me some pretty shocking stories about the sordid affairs of even the adults at his school – his catholic school. As for myself, I never got the impression that I was perceived as being gay while I was growing up, yet nonetheless I seemed to attract a number of bullies in my time. I grew up in Marlborough, which is often considered a rough part of town (perhaps not quite as rough as Forest Lawn). I’ve always been something of a scrapper at heart, which brought me to put on a good show of defiance without ever actually resorting to fighting. In fourth grade I was tormented by an African-American kid in my class, surprisingly someone I had been friends with only the grade prior. Seemingly out of nowhere he became very angry toward me, and punched me in the stomach for no reason one day while the teacher wasn’t looking. Although I immediately went to the teacher for help, I was made to feel small for not being able to stick up for myself. So when this continued, the next people I went to for advice were my parents, who were good parents, but similarly took the approach that I needed to work this out on my own. Continued on Next Page GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine #85, November 2010 Editorial Contd. Online Last Month In particular, my dad’s advice was a little counterproductive in that he Tips for LGBT Sellers encouraged me to hit him back. Though I wasn’t prepared to do that, my How to help attract a qualified buyer show of retaliation was enough to deter this particular bully. Tips for LGBT Sellers: How to help attract a Later on I encountered some of the neighbourhood bullies who were several years older than me.