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May 2006

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Articles in the May 2006 Edition

Our Gay Roots

Letter from the Publisher

Back in Junior High and High School, admittedly Social Studies was my least favorite subject of them all. Though I had a lot of memorable teachers that...

Russell’s Cobalt

Turkey In Tuscany Or Beauty In The Beltline

Have you ever walked into a high end salon and found more Prada than personable service, more attitude than artistic expression? Well I have, and I for...

Trevor Knight

“Coming Out” to a City Near You

You’ve been out with friends, but right now you aren’t really thinking about them. Instead, you are listening to the tall, good-looking guy whose been...

The Oblongs

Angus Oblong’s Exhibition at QUAB Gallery

Angus Oblong’s series of dark and twisted tales in the guise of children’s books, “Creepy Susie and 13 Other Tragic Tales”, are just the foundation of...

Events Listing

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Gay Legalese

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is one of the most common forms of discrimination in the work place. Unfortunately, bad behaviour in not limited to heterosexuals -...

Q Scopes

“Trust in friends, Cancer!”

The passionate, energetic grand trine of Jupiter, Uranus, and Mars is being grounded by Mercury in Taurus. That suggests a productive engine is needed...

Adult Film Review

“Turned On: Manplay 23” by Titan Media How many homos does it take to screw in a light bulb? The answer is two – one to do all the work, and the other...

Anti-Bullying Law

Passed by Regina City Council

Bullying has long been the scourge of growing up. Any kid who can’t seem to “fit in” bears the brunt of bullying from his or her peers. For years...

Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones

But Names Can Affect My Career Path

A City of Calgary strategist, concerned about what she perceived to be harassment in the workplace, recently contacted me in my capacity as the Egale co-director...

The National Day Against Homophobia

Each of us has experienced homophobia. We know its sting and we know how it hurts. Homophobia is insidious, creeping into our lives from a flip comment...

The Calgary Humane Society

New Location, More Happy Endings

Last June GayCalgary.com Magazine featured an article on the Calgary Humane Society. Since then, many headlines have popped up in the straight media about...

Q Puzzle

“Movies That Fell Short”

Vincent in Brixton

Artists Early Years Captured in ATP Season Closer

The tragic life of Vincent Van Gogh is, for the most part, well documented. The artist who later succumbed to insanity, cut off his own ear and killed...

Queer History? In Calgary??

This magazine’s recent Readers’ Survey indicated that many readers are interested in knowing more about the history of our community. This has long been...

Just Ask Nina!

The Dish who dishes advice

Dear Nina, I recently found out that a friend of mine is a complusive liar who lies about everything to everyone. He has lied saying he has 2 children...

Calgary International Spoken Word Festival

Is Your Conscience Queer?

Always tell ‘em what you drink. Some sound advice from Ivan E. Coyote as I reached out to shake her hand and tell her what a pleasure it was to finally...

Fundraising Photos

Bitter Girl

United Nations Rejects Application

In Violation of their Own Rules

Bubonic Tourist has gone and done the unexpected, unexplained and unconventional again by bringing you four performance, video and installation artists...

FairyTales 2006

Queerly Canadian Film Festival

The end of May is traditionally becoming the time to grab some popcorn and gather with friends to check out the annual FairyTales Film Festival, this year...

Wed-Rock

Challenging U.S. Ignorance

“What is the gay agenda, exactly?” asks Margaret Cho in her comedy sketch entitled Read the Administration. “Is it ass-less wedding gowns? Marching down...

Raising your Courage to get Tested for HIV

I had forgotten what terror feels like. While at my physician’s recently for a physical, I casually asked him to add an HIV antibody test together with...

Everybody Loves Ray’s Mom

Popular TV family reborn at Jubilations

Last year Jubilations Dinner Theatre brought back some old Friends, and now they once again bring back a popular TV show a year after it left the air with...

Haddock and Hoof’s

Bringing East Coast Seafood to Calgary

The first time you go to The Haddock and Hoof on 17th Avenue, it is definitely a case of looks being deceiving. Housed in a former Pizza Hut location...

Queer Eye - for the Calgary guy (or gal)

Events that happened around Calgary

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