| Reflecting on 5 Years Letter from the Publisher Publisher's Column by Rob Diaz-Marino (Page 7) Like virtually everyone, there are times when I have wondered about the future and tried to imagine where I’ll be several years down the line. What I’ve... |
| An ISCCA Update Catching Up with the Court Community Spotlight by Rob Diaz-Marino (Page 9) November marks the half-way point for the reign of Calgary’s Emperor and Empress, so it was time to track down current reigning Empress 32 Nina Tron and... |
| Exposure Festival Edmonton Celebrates the Spectrum of Queer Expression Event Spotlight by Rob Diaz-Marino (Page 11) Exposure, Edmonton’s Queer Arts and Culture Festival, launched just last year. Its overwhelming success has brought it back once again for what organizers... |
| A Calgarian In Toronto Whither the Gayborhood? Community by Evan Kayne (Page 12) In both Calgary and Edmonton, people lament the lack of a centralized gay neighborhood like what Toronto has. However, is Toronto’s gay village becoming... |
| Events Listing Find out what’s happening Events Listing by GayCalgary Staff & Contributors (Page 16) |
| The Vatican’s Anti-Homosexual Agenda Political by Stephen Lock (Page 23) The Vatican certainly is no friend of the GLBTQ community; this comes as no surprise to anyone. The Holy Roman Catholic Church is almost by definition... |
| Q Scopes “Get a checkup, Virgo!” Astrology by Jack Fertig (Page 25) From Scorpio, the Sun is triggering those outer planets that have been hovering in mutual aspect. The sexual challenges are only half the fun. Watch out... |
| Adult Film Review Double Standard, Roman’s Holiday, Jock Tease, Brother’s Reunion Adult Film Review - Male by Jerome Voltero (Page 26) “Double Standard” by TitanMen.com, Courtesy of Priape
Cast: Dean Flynn, Francois Sagat*, Tyler Peter, Max Schutler, Markus Ram*, Billy Berlin, Eric Moreau... |
| Deep Inside Hollywood New Projects For Ben Stiller and Portia de Rossi Celebrity Gossip by Romeo San Vicente (Page 28) Elton John and Ben Stiller Sing about AIDS
Remember in Team America when they parodied Rent by including a musical number called “Everybody’s Got AIDS”?... |
| Whole Lesbian Sex Anal Pleasure, Part 1: There’s Something About a Tongue... Lesbian Sexuality by Felice Newman (Page 29) There’s something about the texture of a tongue on delicate tissue and lips sucking on moist membranes. I’m not talking about cunnilingus, though that’s... |
| A Year in the Calgary Cares Centre Community Spotlight by Amanda Chapman (Page 30) In the fall of 2007, AIDS Calgary Awareness Association relocated to a non-profit complex at 16th Street and 10th Avenue in southwest Calgary. After a... |
| Hairspray Coming of Age Musical Comes to Jubilee Auditoriums Theatre Preview by Jason Clevett (Page 31) Movie musicals have regained popularity in recent years. However, as much fun as it is to watch movies such as RENT, Mamma Mia and Chicago on the big screen... |
| A Couple of Guys Cartoon by Dave Brousseau (Page 33) |
| Bitter Girl Cartoon by Joan Hilty (Page 34) |
| Toys for Tots 2008 Community Event by James S. M. Demers (Page 35) In the hustle and bustle of Christmas time we often forget those who are left behind by circumstance. When low-income families are struggling to survive... |
| Open Versus Closed (Monogamous) Relationships Are Both Viable? Queer Quest by Kevin Alderson, Ph.D., R. Psych. (Page 38) During the more than 15 years I have been out, I have met many gay couples who have developed different relationship styles. I have myself negotiated both... |
| Fundraising Photos Photos by GayCalgary Staff & Contributors (Page 41) |
| Hump Wednesdays at the Marquee Room A Queer Night in a Straight Bar! Event Spotlight by Dallas Barnes (Page 48) Time to get a head start on the weekend! The Marquee Room is now proud to host HUMP Wednesday, a night dedicated to the queer community. Just like any... |
| “Jayson” Turns 25 Book Review by James S. M. Demers (Page 49) Comic book plots have always been an opportunity to give a metaphorical voice to minorities from all walks of life. X-Men, The Incredible Hulk, Batman... |
| Transgender in the Genes? Trans Identity by Mercedes Allen (Page 50) By this time you may have already heard the news - it broke only days before press time. Mainstream media don’t seem to be interested in dignifying it... |
| Letters to the Editor Letters by GayCalgary Staff & Contributors (Page 51) Dear Editor,
We would like to send a heartfelt thank you out to everyone who attended and participated in the ISCCA’s ground-breaking charity drag show... |
| Out of Town Bloomington, Indiana Travel by Andrew Collins (Page 52) Bloomington, a charming and historic city of about 70,000 and home to the main branch of Indiana University (IU), ranks among the most gay-friendly getaways... |
| Music Review Delta, Solange, GlobalGroove Live 4, L.P. and Bryn Christoper Music Review by Rob Diaz-Marino (Page 54) Music Preview: L.P.
Now here’s an odd looking girl with an uncommonly powerful voice. We were given the pleasure of previewing a collection of 3 singles... |
| A Midsummer Night’s Dream Shakespeare comes to Edmonton Theatre Review by Dallas Barnes (Page 57) The Alberta Ballet has outdone itself once again. In its continuation of its Shakespearean cycle, The Alberta Ballet presents one of Shakespeare’s most... |
| Dyke to Diva III Annual Competition Returns to Prism Lounge Event Spotlight by Antonio Bavaro (Page 58) Edmonton, the river city, has many a dyke along its verdant North Saskatchewan River valley. The beloved riverboat, the Edmonton Queen, is an enduring... |
| Turner Valley What a Cougar-licious Idea! View from a Broad by Linda Eckess (Page 59) Only Debi Leong, The Ultima Guardian Angel for all of Alberta, could put together a successful charity event in the middle of redneck country. It was... |
| Remembrances and Reflection Health Advice by Mark Randall (Page 60) During the lead up to this month’s article I found myself seeking a way to connect significant events that impact me greatly during the coming two months... |
| A Film Fairy’s Guide to War and Remembrance DVDs Worth remembering on November 11th Movie Review by Matt Salton (Page 61) There’s a terrific film classic we all know and love that deals with brains, heart, courage and fallen heroes in a field of poppies. It’s called The Wizard... |
| Chelsea Boys Cartoon by Glen Hanson & Allan Neuwirth (Page 67) |
| Queer Eye - Calgary and Edmonton Community Events this Month Photos by GayCalgary Staff & Contributors (Page 69) |
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