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Articles in the April 2009 Edition

The Community Dog Fight

Come one, come all! Step right up and place your bets – which organization will be the winner in an all out community brawl over absolutely nothing? ...

Going Gaga

The bisexual bombshell vows to never walk out on us.

As if it needed to, a text to Lady Gaga told her she had arrived. As far as her dance-grooves go, she’s cha-chinged two hit singles – the gay-loved club...

In Depth with RuPaul

Champion Drag Icon on New Album and Race for Next Drag Superstar

To say speaking to RuPaul was a thrill for me would be an understatement. The first Drag Queen supermodel has certainly made waves throughout her career...

Out of Town

Madison, Wisconsin

Of mid-sized cities, Madison is one of the gay-friendliest in America. The regional political ethos is tolerance, and the city’s role as state capital...

A Conflict of Rights

How Much Say Should Parents Have In School Curriculum

I have difficulty understanding the continuing lack of political will to have “sexual orientation” specifically included in our provincial human rights...

Creep of the Week

Pope Benedict XVI

You know what Africans love? AIDS. Getting it, spreading it - doesn’t matter. It’s their favorite thing. I mean, it must be, right? Because why else would...

Q Scopes

“Embrace competition, Sagittarius!”

The Sun is aligned with Eris focusing our attention on our alliances and group identifications. Aspects from Mars and Jupiter make us eager to protect...

Adult Film Review

Funhouse, Muscle Mountain

“Funhouse” by Titan Media Courtesy of Priape Cast: Eric Moreau, Francois Sagat*, Alex Baresi*, Tony Buff, Eduardo*, Dean Flynn, Derek da Silva, Bjoern...

Pride Calgary 2009

The Year So Far

“We were born to unite with our fellow men, and to join in community with the human race.” - Cicero Back in November 2008, a group of eleven individuals...

Deep Inside Hollywood

Heathers

Heathers hopes to kill on Broadway Twenty years after the theatrical release of Heathers, there hasn’t been another teen movie quite like it. Its unique...

Cocktail Chatter

A Drink By Any Other Name and Making Your Own Mixers

A Drink By Any Other Name Even if I enjoyed having a Sex on the Beach (the drink), I would probably feel too embarrassed to order one in public. Luckily...

A Different Way of Giving

Twisted Element and AIDS Calgary Forge a Unique Giving Opportuni

Last month Calgary was wowed by the announcement of Twisted Element’s generous pledge of $50,000 toward AIDS Calgary’s “Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday”...

Fear, Stigma and Discrimination replaced with Hope

2009 Alberta Positive Voices Conference Huge Success!

I have always been a huge advocate for Peer Based Support Services and Systems when it comes to supporting Persons Living with, affected by or at risk...

Letters to the Editor

Dear GayCalgary, The Imperial Sovereign Court of The Wild Rose continues to raise money for many charities as it does every year. This past year, as...

Why should YOU volunteer?

Reasons for volunteering can vary dramatically from person to person. Some people feel the need to give back to their community. Some people are looking...

Alberta Government Gives to SHARP

Plans for Independence House Announced

As you may already know, the Sharp Foundation is a Calgary-based non-profit charitable organization with a mandate to provide a ‘holistic’ (medical, physical...

Running for Royalty

ISCCA Candidates for 33rd Reign

As you may already know, the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Chinook Arch is a non-profit organization that fundraises throughout the year for a handful...

A History of Gender Variance in Expression and Identity

Part 3: Into the Modern Age (1700s - 1932)

As society evolved toward the modern age that we know now, trans expression did not disappear, but did become far more subversive. The last surviving...

Telling it Like It Is

The Calgary International Spoken Word Festival 2009

The Calgary spoken Word festival is kicking off once again this year and the queer contingent is in full force. Starting April 2nd, Funnier than #$@!...

Cappuccino Theatre

Blood Brothers

Cappuccino Singers started in 1992 as a “stand n’ sing” troupe that would take the opportunity to sing anything choral. Over time this would include Broadway...

I Love You, Man

Bro-mantic comedy a keeper

I have to confess, I’ve had a crush on Paul Rudd since he played gay opposite Jennifer Aniston in The Object of my Affection. After supporting roles in...

The Erotic Anguish of Don Juan

ATP and The Old Trout Explore Love Through Puppets

Calgary has been blessed to have two of “English-Canada’s” greatest puppet masters in its own backyard. While Ronnie Burkett has since moved to Toronto...

Projecting Towards Pride and Celluloid

Sneek a’ Peek at The FairyTales International Queer Diversity Fi

It may be surprising for some people to learn that Calgary’s 2nd largest film festival, in Canada’s conservative heartland, is queerer than a three dollar...

Polaroids

Art Gallery of Alberta Debuts Major Canadian Artist

The Art Gallery of Alberta presents POLAROIDS: Attila Richard Lukacs and Michael Morris from March 7–May 18, 2009. This exhibition showcases over 3,000...

Absolutely Flawless: Coronation 33

ISCCA Soon To Crown New Royalty

As the sun peaks out from the clouds and the temperature slowly rises, a sense of renewal fills the air. For the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Chinook...

Dallas Green

Catching Up with Juno Award Winner

A few more things you should know about Dallas Green: He won a Juno Award (for songwriter of the year), he gives great hugs, and he doesn’t hate the Junos. “Everyone...

GayCalgary at the Junos

Vancouver Rocks with Canadian Music

I absolutely loved the entire Juno 2008 experience in Calgary, so when Vancouver was announced as the host for 2009, it made sense to fly out for a week...

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