| Love is in the Air
Letter from the Publisher
Publisher's Column by Rob Diaz-Marino (Page 5) Steve and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary this month, having met each other in person for the first time in 2001. Funny enough, this exact same day... |
| The SHARP Foundation
A Vision of Hope
Community Spotlight by Jake Wallace (Page 8) The SHARP (Society Housing AIDS Restricted Persons) Foundation was established in 1990, as a Calgary-based non-profit organization. They are committed... |
| Just Ask Nina!
The Dish who dishes advice
Ask Nina by Nina Tron (Page 13) Dear Nina,
Lately, I have noticed a good friend of mine has become quite withdrawn and rather distant. He never seems very happy and no matter how I... |
| Events Listing
Find out what’s happening around Calgary
Events Listing by GayCalgary.com Magazine Staff (Page 16) |
| Adult Film Reviews
Back to School!
Adult Film Review - Male by Jerome Voltero (Page 25)  Well it’s September, and by some warped sense of logic, this month’s porn review has a “back to school” theme. By “school” we obviously mean University... |
| Q Scopes
“Be honest, Leo!”
Astrology by GayCalgary.com Magazine Staff (Page 27) Saturn is in Leo quincunx to Uranus in Pisces until Oct. 7. Expect twitches in religious institutions pointing to big changes in a few years. Clashes between... |
| MARRIED & QUEER:
What’s Next?
Political by Stephen Lock (Page 28) A day after this publication went off to the printers last month, the historic decision by the House of Commons to pass Bill C-38, The Civil Marriage Act... |
| Gay Legalese
Common Law
Legal Advice by Darryl Aarbo (Page 31) Dear Legal Advice,
I’ve been running into some health problems (nothing serious, but certainly nothing I feel inclined to share with the people at work)... |
| A Fabulous Disaster
A tragic comedy of dire warnings and light-hearted musings
Theatre Review by Jake Wallace (Page 33) “And so it begins, the hilarious and quixotic adventure of one little soul, lost in the burning forests of British Columbia. Divorced, alone and missing... |
| Montreal Outgames
Entering Gay-Friendly Canada is a Simple Affair!
Travel by Sean Morrow (Page 35) Sixty thousand people are expected for the opening ceremonies of the Montréal Outgames in July 2006. Among them, 16,000 participants will be competing... |
| Letters to the Publisher
Letters by Letters (Page 39) Dear GayCalgary,
As we embark on the Artists for the quality of life 2nd annual Donnie Peters memorial Cut-a-thon, I’m reminded how it all began! Kevin... |
| Bitter Girl
Cartoon by Joan Hilty (Page 40) |
| Q Puzzle
“In the Bag”
Crossword Puzzle by GayCalgary.com Magazine Staff (Page 41) |
| Music Review
Party Groove: Soakin Wet Volume 2
Music Review by Rob Diaz-Marino (Page 42) The last time I was in Priape, I was eyeing the poster for this new Centaur Music release and wondering if I’d receive a copy to review. Sure enough... |
| BearBash 2005
A Bearriffic Good Time
Community Spotlight by Jason Clevett (Page 43) Calgary’s cuddliest and furriest bears will invade the Montgomery Community Center for their annual “BearBash” celebration this October 1st. Formerly... |
| Queer Quest
Lifestyle Advice by Kevin Alderson, Ph.D., R. Psych. (Page 45) I am pleased to introduce a regular column I will be writing for Gay Calgary Magazine, which I have entitled Queer Quest – a column that will focus on... |
| A Couple of Guys
Cartoon by Dave Brousseau (Page 48) |
| KaaDiki
Fashion Review by Alykhan Velji (Page 50) Modest, kind-hearted and extremely talented are the words that come to mind when talking about Haithem Elkadiki, fashion designer extraordinaire.
Haithem... |
| Skew Galleries
Art Review by Alykhan Velji (Page 52) Skew Galleries opened their doors in 2004. Their premise is to focus on emerging Canadian “painters, photographers, installation artists, and sculptors... |
| Queer Eye - for the Calgary guy (or gal)
Events that happened around Calgary
Event Photography by Steve Polyak (Page 54) |
| Classified Ads
Classified Ads by GayCalgary Staff & Contributors (Page 60) |
