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October 2008

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Articles in the October 2008 Edition

The Fear and the Fight

Any other time of year, being afraid is considered a negative experience – an unwelcome departure from an overdeveloped sense of security. But Halloween...

INTERVIEW - Bernie Koppel

Love Boat’s “Doc” Talks Gay Hollywood, Aging, and Viagra Falls

Bernie Koppel is a charming guy onstage in Stage West’s current production, Viagra Falls, playing until November 16th. Offstage, the 77-year-old actor...

Edmonton’s Newest Hot Spot

Since the closure of the Roost at the end of 2007, there has been a noticeable void in the gay club scene in Edmonton. On September 19th, 2008, Play opened...

A Living Piece of Calgary’s Gay History

When a small local business survives for nearly 30 years, it’s notable. When it’s a gay-owned business, it should be recognized as a milestone. That...

Exploring London’s Soho Neighborhood

It may just be the most expensive city in the world, especially for travelers from the United States and Canada, but there’s no denying that London makes...

The Danger of Voting For Harper

Living in Alberta, it is perhaps bordering on apostasy to say this but voting for the Conservatives in the next federal election is just not something...

“Charge your batteries, Sagittarius!”

Uranus, Neptune, and Eris are in a long, slow dance, provoking questions of identity and alienation. What labels, if any, describe your spirituality? Venus...

Adult Film Review

Centurion Muscle, Big and Beefy, Serbia, Father Knows Best

“World of Men: Serbia” by Collin O’Neal, Courtesy of Adult Depot Cast: Collin O’Neal, Roman Ragazzi*, Dakota Rivers, Robert Brankov, Bijan*, Robby, Julian...

Deep Inside Hollywood

New Projects For Michael Douglas and Matt Damon

Douglas and Damon Tune Up for Liberace Movie While rhinestone-encrusted pianist Liberace has become a pop-culture joke over the years, he spent decades...

Whole Lesbian Sex

Lesbian (Detachable) Fellatio

Some women who read my column on masturbating with a strap-on (“Jerking Off Like a Guy”) requested a column on blowjobs - that is, oral sex with a detachable...

Pride Center Keeps Moving Forward

Over the last few years the Pride Center of Edmonton has been able to build upon successes, starting with having a stable home at its current location...

Groundbreaking Canadian Play Comes to ATP

Hannah Moscovitch’s story is that of the son of a Nazi doctor who deals with the torment of his father’s crimes against humanity. It is one of the most...

Television Review

iChannel Talks Gay Parenting With gay marriage now integrated fairly smoothly in Canada, and no overwhelming social collapse or cases of people marrying...

Calgary Ghost Tours

A Spooky Walk through Calgary’s History

It’s fairly well known that Calgary has many haunted places. Many know about The Dean House in Inglewood and The Prince House at Heritage Park, but did...

A Conversation with Henry Rollins

One wouldn’t think that an outspoken, heavily tattooed punk singer would be a likely gay activist. Despite his public support of gay rights, if you ask...

A Supernatural Visit to Calgary’s Gay Bars

Downtown Calgary has a rich history behind the buildings that our gay bars are now inhabit. Those who live and work in these venues often tell stories...

Some Statistics Regarding Human Sexuality

Many changes in sexual behaviour have occurred over the past 50 years. In the 1950s, 45 percent of the women and 17 percent of the men in the US were...

Dance Diva Talks Gay Rights, Music Industry, and No More Tears

The booklet in most CDs usually included a generic thank you to fans. On the Dutch-born dance queen Amber’s 2002 album Naked she took it one step further...

Puppet Master’s Newest Show Debuts in Edmonton

In January 2007 at the inanimate objects festival, I joined a fascinated audience to watch Alberta-born Ronnie Burkett do a reading of his work-in-progress...

HIV and Gonorrhea and Syphilis – OH MY!

As our province continues to enjoy all the benefits of a strong economy, we see an increase in the number of people moving to, and living in Alberta. ...

Understanding That Bashing is a Crime

The Calgary Police Sexuality and Gender Diversity Committee

Calvin Campbell understands violent homophobia first-hand. Last summer, as he was walking home from a night out with friends, a male yelled “Look at these...

Have a Scare at C.O.P.

It is a dark, moonlit night. You’re walking with your lover snuggled in close and suddenly the two of you are surrounded by zombies! You break away and...

The Quest to Pee II

If you had gone to the State of Colorado, this past summer, chances are, you would have heard the following on radio or television, in heavy rotation:...

Letters to the Editor

Dear GayCalgary, As the Executive director of the Miscellaneous Youth Network I was unaware of the true age of Connor Donavan Prau until the September...

Ghost Colours, Love is Dead, Chemical Rising, Prima J

“In Ghost Colours” by Cut Copy With a title like this, and a track entitled “So Haunted”, one would think this was a great CD to review in anticipation...

Ground Zero/Hit and Myth talk the Cock

Last November, Cocktales: The Retooling ran at Calgary’s cozy Vertigo Studio theatre and the show sold out almost instantly. Now it’s back, at the Jack...

Carly’s Angels

Cantina Queen Show turns Eight

Calgary drag icon Carly York Jones is marking a major milestone. November 4th she will celebrate eight years as a regular performer at Inglewood’s Village...

Rough Drag and Rider Queens

A Diva Danielicious Idea

An Imperial convoy from Calgary to Regina arrived with 35 Calgary court members, the largest ever. Empress 31 Lonnie and I were the last to leave. Regina’s...

Monsters In The Closet

DVDs Worth Unearthing for Tricks or Treats this October

Now I have nothing against the recent invasion of queer-fear indies like Hellbent, Socket, The Gay Bed & Breakfast of Terror, Creatures From The Pink Lagoon...

Concert Reviews

Sleepercar and Elton John

Sleepercar – September 10th at Marquee Room When City and Colour played Calgary in May, much of the discussion post show was about how impressive opening...

Bradley Harms at Newzones

You have worked on aluminum; tell me about your aluminum paintings. My experience with painting on aluminum had always been these slick manufactured looking...

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