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On July 19th a group that bills itself as one of the largest organizations of queer gamers on the Net brought elves, cat-people, and magic-wielding halflings...

In 2004 a little puppet musical made waves on Broadway. Avenue Q won multiple Tony Awards and rave reviews, even defeating Wicked for several awards that...

It has been a glorious summer to be a new dad, and we have had many firsts to add to our son’s ever growing list. His first complete sentence, first time...

Every year various police departments release figures which reflect the level of hate crimes perpetuated against particular groups in the previous year...

Hello again everyone. I hope you are managing to stay cool in this spell of hot weather that we have been having recently. It is hard to imagine that we...

The first two letters of everybody’s favourite initialism – that is, L and G – have made significant strides toward broad cultural acceptance in recent...

On August 30th, 2014 Calgary will see two groups join forces in a walk that aims to raise awareness and celebrate unique identities. The Dyke March and...

Alt-Hollywood’s current "It Woman" of producers, Megan Ellison, is known for taking creative risks for meaningful films in a time when big studios...

In June of this year, a transgendered Alberta boy named Wren Kaufman successfully lobbied to have the gender designation on his birth certificate changed...

There is probably not a reader of this magazine who hasn’t at least sampled porn at some point in their adult lives. While statistics regarding porn consumption...

Hotel 540 is hailed as Kamloops’ premier downtown hotel, located within convenient walking distance of all that downtown Kamloops has to offer – shops...

One tends to find the term "pub food" almost pejorative for how often it is done wrong, but the award-winning Noble Pig Brewhouse serves pub...

There is much to do at Tranquille Farm, a 147 year old historic site just outside Kamloops. It was originally settled in 1865 and became a big name in...

The Commodore is quite the happening place in Kamloops.  You can stop in for a cappuccino and tapas, or full course entrée and drinks, or a night...

Just outside of the city of Kamloops, this spacious 50 hectare facility is home to 65 native BC species.  The park offers interactive displays, wildlife...

Hello Toast is a popular spot for breakfast, lunch, or brunch in Kamloops.  Owned and operated by a group of local women, the restaurant focuses on...

There are many beautiful sights to check out while on Highway #1 between Alberta and British Columbia.  Unfortunately we only had time for a few of...

If you’ve been keeping up with the country’s most buzzed-about hipster destinations of late, you’ve probably heard Asheville mentioned in the mix, perhaps...

While the debate rages on as to whether a gay gene exists or not (even though we know it does), I’m pretty sure it’s scientific fact that the LGBT community...

Christepher Wee is a busy man. When people earn a Mr. Gay title for their country, oftentimes they don’t do much else but enjoy the win – and there’s no...

As summer drifts away one certain thing to look forward to is the start of a fresh theatre season come fall. Calgary’s Third Street Theatre has announced...

If you ever wondered how Britney Spears or Janet Jackson went from flab to fab in almost no time at all, trainer Tony Martinez gets the credit. Having...

If you’re surprised to hear about a very popular lesbian event happening at Calgary’s infamous Roadhouse, you’re not alone. It just goes to show how far...

It has been many years since the Calgary Gay Community lost one of its shining stars in the spirit and the enthusiasm of Donnie Peters. Today, however...

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Jon, known to many as DJ Goldstar, has been DJing and working as a production technician for around 6 years.  He got into the business because he...

GayCalgary Magazine is the go-to source for information about Alberta LGBT businesses and community groups—the most extensive and accurate resource of...

Artist. Singer. Songwriter. Icon. These are just a few of the words that have described Melissa Etheridge over her career. In advance of her new album...

August 26th, 2014 did not start off well for Daniel Ashley Pierce, a student enrolled in Business Administration at Georgia Highlands College, waking up...

Katy Perry has established herself in the upper echelon of female pop stars. In 2011 she brought her "California Dreams" tour to Calgary for...

America is a weird place. On the one hand, we have court after court giving the legal middle finger to anti-gay marriage laws across the land. On the other...

Dear Religious Freedom: Fuck off. Actually, that should say "so-called religious freedom" (or "so-called religious liberty") since...

The recently concluded 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil had everything: Goals galore. Scintillating performances (including several by the surprisingly non-inept...

Bob Frey, a Republican candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives, was recently in the news for saying some really unhinged, not to mention scientifically...

Even if you’re not a parent, August is a month to use back-to-school sales to your advantage; this time of year is great for stocking up on office and...

Sia, 1000 Forms of Fear Sia’s come a long way since Breathe Me, a song so emotionally vulnerable, it’s overwhelming. No wonder premier pop starlets have...

Did you hear the news? Just over two percent told the CDC that they’re gay, lesbian or bisexual. And people are freaking out. Some people are arguing that...

Not ready to be typecast just yet, hot property Ansel Elgort, currently making tweens cry nationwide in The Fault In Our Stars, is about to play a quiet...

Jason Mraz, Yes! Here to make you feel better about your life is Jason Mraz, the Oprah of white-boy balladry. He’s got your "remedy," and it’s...

"I'm just making some eggs. I knew you were calling and thought, I can chew and talk at the same time," Jann Arden mentions at the start of our...

GayCalgary Magazine recently had the pleasure of chatting with Penny Ashton. Penny is an international performer who made the long journey from New Zealand...

Before songs are worked over by producers, before various gimmicks and tricks are layered onto them, there is usually a songwriter and a guitar. At its...