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September 2019

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Articles in the September 2019 Edition
VIDEO INTERVIEW - 27 Years of Our Lady Peace
Speaking with Raine Maida
For nearly 3 decades, Canadian band Our Lady Peace has been a staple of the music scene not only at home, but around the world. Lead by Raine Maida with...
TRAVEL – Two cities & a coffee farm in LGBTQ-friendly Colombia
Exploring Cartagena, Medellín, and Fredonia It turns out that Colombia, a country known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes...
INTERVIEW - Molly Adele Brown
Changing the World Through Music and Kindness
LGBT musician Molly Adele Brown is one of the hottest young stars bursting onto the music scene. In the past few months, the talented singer/songwriter...
INTERVIEW - Murder, She Kind of Wrote
Out “SNL” alum Paula Pell puts a goofy queer twist on Jessica Fletcher in “Mapleworth Murders”
Writer-actress Paula Pell knows it’s ridiculous: a dowdy, out-of-touch suburban broad with an accent that is somehow a little British – or Irish, or something...
VIDEO INTERVIEW - Billy Porter: Black, Gay, and Out of F*cks
“Pose” powerhouse on his Black queer experience, upcoming memoir and finally feeling like he’s made it
"Now that I have a massive platform, and now that the people want to listen to the Black sissy, I’m gonna talk," Billy Porter says, fired up...
INTERVIEW - A Bright Light in the Dark
Out musician Rod Thomas centers LGBTQ culture with his disco-laden third album
The name Rod Thomas might not be instantly recognizable, but it’s likely you’ve come across the one he uses on stage. As Bright Light Bright Light, Thomas...
Pride Journey
South Africa
I first visited South Africa six years ago with a group of friends. It was one of the most incredible journeys I had ever been on, and I knew I wanted...
INTERVIEW - You Can Count on Sharon Stone
Screen icon on how “Basic Instinct” influenced her LGBTQ activism, acting with Ellen and what her dad meant to her gay friends
That scene. You know the one: the one in Basic Instinct where Sharon Stone’s legs are open. It’s been talked about and talked about, and talked about some...
VIDEO INTERVIEW - Reba, Still Fancy
Country legend talks 30 years of drag queens doing ‘Fancy,’ gay country stars and ripping off Barbra Streisand
It was 30 years ago when Reba McEntire – music legend, gay icon, the epitome of country glamour – made Bobby Gentry’s "Fancy" her own. A feminist...
Online Articles this Month
INTERVIEW - All Hail Queen Priyanka!
Canada’s First Drag Superstar Driving into Calgary This Weekend
Talking to the first winner of Canada’s Drag Race, Priyanka, is exactly like you would expect. Her energy and enthusiasm leaps through the phone. Delayed...
Calgary Stampede Returns!
Lots of Events of Interest to the Community in 2022
And so it begins. For the first time since 2019 the Calgary Stampede returns in all it’s glory with no restrictions, and with it several events both on...
VIDEO INTERVIEW - Lindsay Ell Returns Home
Calgarian plays Nashville North at the Calgary Stampede July 14th, 2022
It's been an eventful few years for Lindsay Ell. She released her incredible album Heart Theory in August of 2020 and hosted Canada’s Got Talent which...
VIDEO INTERVIEW - Gabbing with grandson
It’s been a whirlwind year for Canadian-American singer-songwriter grandson. He toured with Imagine Dragons, crossed Canada with Avril Lavigne, and just...
TRAVEL - A Weekend at the Third Largest Pride Festival and Parade in California
Long Beach Pride is the Goldilocks Size for Pride Festivals – Just Right
After two years of mostly virtual Pride festivals, it’s exciting to have a Pride season full of in-person gatherings again. While obvious choices might...
REVIEW - Alanis Morissette Returns to The Dome
Jagged Little Pill Anniversary Show Brings New and Old Memories to Stage
May 4th, 1999, is the last time Alanis Morissette graced a stage in Calgary. It’s not that she hasn’t toured, but for whatever reason the Canadian singer-songwriter...
TRAVEL – Revisiting Montreal as a gay couple during Pride
My fiancé and I had each been to Montreal many years before we got together, and we both had fond memories of it, so we were excited to go back again as...
THEATRE REVIEW - Driving Miss Daisy Theatre at its Best
Stage West’s Production is a Must See
Most people know Driving Miss Daisy as the 1989 film that earned 9 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actress for Jessica Tandy. The film also...
TRAVEL - Discovering Southern Quebec as a Gay Couple
My fiancé and I had both been to Quebec before on separate trips, but neither of us had visited anywhere within the province other than the city of Quebec...
TRAVEL – Another trip to my most visited city in the world
NYC
New York City is a vibrant and diverse destination with a unique energy all of its own. It’s probably my most visited city in the world and I enjoy being...
“Pretty Woman: The Musical” an Evening of Retro Fun
The latest trend in the world of Broadway Musicals seems to be taking a popular film from 20 – 30 years ago, adding music, and targeting the nostalgia...
REVIEW - Shania Twain Still Reigns on “Queen of Me” Tour
You never know where Shania Twain is going to pop up. Fans towards the back of the floor and left side of the dome suddenly found themselves front row...
INTERVIEW - Darcy and Jer Offscreen
Gay couple bring “No Refunds Tour” to Alberta
It seems incredibly appropriate that our interview with Darcy Michael and Jeremy Baer, the Vancouver area couple whose comedic videos have exploded on...
THEATRE REVIEW - Disney’s Aladdin Brings Magic to Stage
In 1992 Disney’s Aladdin captured the imagination of an entire generation. The 2019 Live Action film introduced a new generation of families. Since 2011...
Phantoms, Cats, and Jesus, Oh My!
‘Music of the Night’ brings Lloyd-Webber Hits Concert Style
The accolades are countless. The songs etched in our collective conscience. Whether you first made a Memory seeing Cats, discovered What’s the Buzz about...
“An Evening With Groucho” Hits the Marx at Stage West
The name Groucho Marx may instantly resonate with some, and be a mystery to others. It’s been over 40 years since his passing in 1977, yet his influence...
VIDEO INTERVIEW - Alan Carr Lands in Canada
UK Comedian on first Canadian Tour, his friendship with Adele, Drag Race UK, and more.
"We have this weird thing in England where everyone is a ‘national treasure.’ Come off it. They are not a national treasure. I know that person personally...
VIDEO INTERVIEW - Scott Helman Comes Home
Canadian Singer-Songwriter on the road again.
It’s been a busy few years for Canada’s Scott Helman. He moved to LA, got engaged, released 4 singles, and is embarking on his first headline tour since...
THEATRE - We Raise Our Cups to Hadestown
Love and Tragedy Unfold at The Jubilee until November 26
Hadestown has returned to its roots. Creator Anaïs Mitchell worked on the concept for years, including a production at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre in 2017...
REVIEW - KISS and Fans “Shout it Out Loud” One Last Time!
This past Sunday in Calgary, Alberta, the stage was set for the iconic rock band KISS to electrify The Scotiabank Saddledome. This much-anticipated concert...
THEATRE REVIEW - Stage West’s Boy Band Show Has the Right Stuff
Stage West’s musical revue’s have become a popular staple over the years. Exploring different genres like British Invasion, the California Sound, Motown...
Theatre Review - Mean Girls Stage Musical is So Fetch
This week we wear pink at the Jubilee Auditorium
The LGBTQ community embraced the 2004 Mean Girls film, written by Tina Fey, since it hit theatres in 2004. What gay person hasn’t shared a meme on October...
VIDEO INTERVIEW - Kathy Griffin Leaves Everything Out There
Comic back on the road with Life on the PTSD List tour
"Bad gay, bad gay!" is one of the first things that Kathy Griffin declares when I say that I’ve never been on a gay cruise. The thought of one...
Sasha Colby Laid Bare in Stunning “Stripped” Tour
On February 29thRupaul’s Drag Race winner Sasha Colby kicked off her first headlining tour at the Bella Concert Hall at MRU. The stunning venue was the...
REVIEW - Orville Peck Stampedes on To Coke Stage
About three fourths of the way through Orville Peck’s July 12th headlining slot on the Coke Stage at the Stampede, he was telling the audience about...
REVIEW - A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline
Stage West recalls the career of a trailblazer
Despite a brief career before her death on March 5th, 1963 in a plane crash, Patsy Cline’s influence is felt in music even today. Songs like Crazy and...
REVIEW - Fans Love to Love Nickelback at Stampede Finale
It’s hard to believe that Nickelback formed nearly 30 years ago and broke out 25 years ago with the album The State. Over that time the Hanna, Alberta...
VIDEO INTERVIEW - Bif Naked remains a champion
Canadian Rocker Releases First Album in 15 years
The August 2005 issue of GayCalgary magazine featured our first interview with Bif Naked. 19 years later, and the singer still stand stall. Marriages...
REVIEW - Marilyn Manson Shines in The Darkness at Calgary Concert
The Antichrist Superstar. The Pale Emperor. The man who was so feared that his Calgary concert in 1997 was cancelled. Or just call him Marilyn Manson...
REVIEW - Everything Is Right About “The Play That Goes Wrong”
The Play That Goes Wrong,playing at Theatre Calgary until September 29th, is one of the greatest comedic plays I’ve ever seen. Created by Henry Lewis...
REVIEW – “Come From Away” Still Flies High
When the newest Broadway Across Canada run was announced to include Come From Away and Novembers Book of Mormon I was admittedly surprised. Come From Away...
REVIEW – Darkly Humorous “Deathtrap” a Fun Twisted Tale
Stage West kicks off their new season with the 1978 Ira Levine murder mystery Deathtrap. The longest running comedy-thriller in Broadway history...
REVIEW - Evanescence’s Broken Pieces Shine at Saddledome
Nearly 18 years after their last Calgary concert, Evanescence finally returned to a packed Saddledome on October 18th. Having been touring around the world...
REVIEW - Nick Carter Shows Who He Is at Palace Show
For over 30 years Nick Carter has been entertaining fans. Whether with the Backstreet Boys or solo, his concerts always promise a good time. After wrapping...
THEATRE REVIEW - I Still Believe in The Book of Mormon
Since 2011 The Book of Mormon has shown tremendous staying power. The musical, created by South Park’s Trey Parker and Matt Stone, continues to sell out...
REVIEW - Beetlejuice Haunts the Jubilee Auditorium
“It’s Showtime” in Alberta for over-the-top musical
It's rather surprising considering the visuals that it wasn’t until 2019 that a Broadway musical based on a Tim Burton film came to the stage. Based on...
REVIEW - Girls Shine at Stage West Musical Revue
After last years successful Boy Band themed holiday show, this year the ladies takeover with Girls Just Wanna Have Fun until February 2nd. Like last year’s...
TRAVEL – A cultural playground for LGBTQ travellers in Thailand
Thailand has long been on the radar for LGBTQ travellers - and for good reason. The country strikes a perfect balance of vibrant city life, breathtaking...
Pride Journey
Oklahoma City
To say I fell in love with Oklahoma City would be an understatement. I thoroughly enjoy visiting lesser known cities around the country as you go in with...
Screen Queen: The Johns
John Waters's 'Polyester,' 'Rocketman' and queer school-comedy 'Booksmart'
Polyester John Waters staged a live chicken decapitation for his 1969 debut feature Mondo Trasho. In the following year’s Multiple Maniacs, he made anal...
Creep of the Week
James Dobson
In the eyes of James Dobson and other leaders in the far-right corners of Christianity, Donald Trump can do no wrong. In a Sept. 14 column titled, "A...
Deep Inside Hollywood
Star Trek, Chick Fight, No Ordinary Man, Good Joe Bell
Star Trek’s first trans and non-binary characters The CBS All Access series Star Trek: Discovery will continue to fulfill the franchise’s progressive...
Positive Thoughts
Doctors Aren't Offering Young People PrEP. That Has to Change
As a young person who identifies as nonbinary, meaning I do not identify within the gender binary, accessing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) was a challenging...
Creep of the Week
Donald Trump
When I learned that Ruth Bader Ginsburg died I was eating these little peanut butter granola bites I really like. I immediately felt like I was going to...
Editorial Cartoon
In Fairness
Editorial Cartoon
The Trumply Trio
Product Trends – Increase Your Home’s Value with the Right Home Products
One of the tasks many homeowners undertake when they’re preparing to put their home on the market is to take on a few small projects. Putting down new...
Creep of the Week
Amy Coney Barrett
Ruth Bader Ginsburg. What a devastating loss. For her family, for the country, for the rule of law. We didn’t let her have a single moment of peace in...
Editorial Cartoon
National Coming Out Day
“Merce The Series” the HIV+ Musical Comedy Series Returns for Second Season
Beloved for its MGM classic film ethos mixed with potty mouth flair, Merce returns for its second hilarious season. Produced by Skipping Boyz Productions...
Editorial Cartoon
Mutare Decisis
Positive Thoughts
Changing how we age with HIV
When the dashing and magnificently bearded Dr. Giovanni Guaraldi took to the stage at last fall’s HIV and Aging conference in New York City, and described...
Creep of the Week
Donald Trump
Quick, look out your window! You may get a fleeting glimpse of our so-called president waving through the window of a hermetically sealed SUV after testing...
Deep Inside Hollywood
'Run' from horror-mom Sarah Paulson
Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan make music in Maestro The late, legendary American composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein was gay. He was also married...
Editorial Cartoon
Go Ask Joe
Pride Journey Walla Walla
A Hidden Gem for LGBTQ Food, Wine, and Adventure Seekers
Nestled in southeastern Washington, the charming town of Walla Walla is a destination that combines rich history, award-winning wines, and an emerging...
REVIEW – “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical” A Tale of Triumph
Holy Shit. That was the only words capable of summing up the performance of Jayna Elise as Tina Turner in the Broadway Across Canada touring production...
REVIEW - SIX a Tudor-iffic Time
The Queens have arrived in Calgary! The hit musical, which debuted at the 2017 at the Edenborough Fringe and spread across the world, brings the 6 wives...
REVIEW - Footloose Musical Cuts Loose at Stage West
It’s been 40 years since Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer and John Lithgow starred in the smash hit movie Footloose. In 1998 a stage version debuted on Broadway...
REVIEW - Echo Brings Beauty to The Stampede Grounds
Latest Cirque show a breathtaking spectacle
"Do you have any idea what this is about?" my friend’s son asked me at the intermission for Echo. The honest answer is... no. Aside from a few...
REVIEW - Legends of the 80’s a Gay Old Time at Stage West
Stage West’s latest musical revue, created by long time favourite Lee Siegel, may be the gayest revue the company has ever done. The show includes tributes...
REVIEW - Korn Captivates at Calgary Concert
Despite being one of the most consistently touring bands in the world, it has been along fifteen and a half years since Korn performed in Calgary. Despite...
INTERVIEW: Violet vs. Gottmik
Knockout Tour Hits Alberta
It’s a showdown of the Queens this week as Gottmik and Violet Chachki bring their Knockout Tour to Edmonton October 22, Calgary October 23 and Vancouver...
MJ: The Musical a Fitting Tribute to the King of Pop
If you’re like me, you wore out the tape of Michael Jackson’s "Dangerous Tour: Live in Bucharest" concert you recorded off of MuchMusic. At the...
REVIEW: High Praise for Sister Act at Stage West
In 1992 Sister Act, starring Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, and Kathy Najimy, stole our hearts, the box office, and was the number one rented film in 1993...
REVIEW - Hey Sista, Soul Sista. Gotta See This Show Sista
Moulin Rouge a musical theatre experience
A jukebox musical based on Baz Luhman’s 2001 film; Moulin Rouge is a Tony Award-winning show that has been a top show on Broadway since 2019. The show...
REVIEW - Juliet Strikes Back!
Shakespeare with a Twist Comes to The High Performance Rodeo
Since 2019 Juliet: A Revenge Comedy has been touring North America. Written by Loose Moose Alumni Ryan Gladstone, who plays Shakespeare, and Pippa Mackie...
REVIEW - Lucha VaVoom Soars Into The High Performance Rodeo
Wrestling and Burlesque at the Winsport Arena
Being a wrestling promoter isn’t easy. Miss Rita D’Albert, the mastermind behind Miss Rita’s Lucha VaVoom is exasperated trying to book a flight last minute...
INTERVIEW - The Many Layers of Tedy
Canadian Queer Singer on his YouTube past, writing relatable music, and Scandalous new album
On November 25th, Montreal’s Tedy released the album Scandalous. Featuring 9 songs the Queer Haitian-born singer describes the album as a diary. "It's...
THEATRE PREVIEW - Your Show Here
Daniel MacIvor’s Final Solo Show Debuts at High Performance Rodeo
Known as "The Daniels," the partnership of Daniel MacIvor and Daniel Brooks created several acclaimed shows like House, Here Lies Henry, The...
REVIEW - Dream is Still Alive in new Les Misérables production
For a certain generation of Albertans, the first exposure to a big Broadway spectacle was either Phantom of the Opera or Les Misérables. Both productions...
THEATRE – “Who’s Under Wear” Stage West’s Newest Farce
Stage West’s latest production continues their history of comedy farce shows with Who’s Under Where?" playing until April 12th. Written in 1992 by...
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