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Articles in the June 2009 Edition

Only Skin Deep

There’s a television program that Steve and I (and many, many others in the gay community) have been following religiously since it first started airing...

The ‘Real’ Deal

Vanessa Williams on New LP, Being a Brat, and Miss California Up

Some of Vanessa Williams’ sweetest days were spent on top of the Billboard charts. Her trademark tune, “Save the Best for Last,” was released 17 years...

Bad Bad Boys

The Perry Twins - Double your DJ Pleasure

There are plenty of talented DJ’s out there, but can you think of any that team up to do choreography during their sets, are openly gay… and twins? I think...

Out of Town

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Few European locales have more to offer lesbian and gay travelers than the remarkably forward-thinking and tolerant city of Amsterdam. Even better, a combination...

Creep of the Week

Virginia Foxx

Was the murder of Matthew Shepard a hoax? Is he actually alive and well, hanging out with Elvis, perhaps? My, what a scandal! Thank you Virginia Foxx...

Don’t Leave Me This Way…

An interesting little article appeared in The Calgary Herald a while back that outlined a US State Department policy shift towards gay and lesbian staff...

NSFW - Adult Film Review

XXX, To the Last Man, Rear Deliveries, Prick

"XXX" by Mustang Courtesy of Priape Cast: Arpad Miklos*, Vinnie D’Angelo*, Derek Da Silva*, Scott Campbell, Colby Keller, Scott Alexander*...

Deep Inside Hollywood

Jackman: More musicals, more Wolverine

Jackman: More musicals, more Wolverine Perhaps no Hollywood leading man since James Cagney has been able to balance tough-guy roles and musical-comedy...

Cocktail Chatter

Crafting the Cosmopolitan and Vodka, Now Available in Juniper F

Crafting the Cosmopolitan The Cosmopolitan is one tasty cocktail and probably most popular drink created in the last 30 years, but it is not magically...

Canadian Rockies International Rodeo

Reloaded, Resized, & Ready to Go

I’m not a big rodeo fan, however, ARGRA is hoping to change that this June 26th to -28th at the 2009 Canadian Rockies International Rodeo; from their...

Alberta’s Bill 44

A Huge Step Backwards for Human Rights

The addition of the words “sexual orientation” to Alberta’s human rights legislation may seem like a positive development that moves Alberta decisively...

Know Your Employment Rights

In good times and in economic slowdowns, the reality is that employers and employees sometimes become “former” employers and employees. Both employees...

The Underwear Affair

Fighting Cancers below the Waist

Watch out Calgary and Edmonton! Thousands of people will be running on your streets with nothing on but their underwear for The Underwear Affair, a foot...

Lethbridge Pride

Small City, Big Celebration

For those of us who have spent significant time in a small town within Alberta, it’s not surprising to have felt like even more of a minority when it comes...

Calgary Gay Fathers

Every Day is Father’s Day for Them

Fathers all over Canada will be celebrated on June 21st, as Father’s Day rolls around again this year. And joining in on this day will be the gay, bisexual...

Use your head before giving it!

Hello everyone; as the title indicates this article will be focusing on using one’s head (the one on your shoulders) before giving it, during these coming...

A History of Gender Variance in Expression and Identity

Part 4: From Germany to Stonewall (1933 - 1968)

The 1920s and early 1930s Germany enjoyed a kind of intellectual and social renaissance, as unbridled culture reached out toward all that fascinated it...

In Awe of Il Divo

I wasn’t quite sure what to expect heading into May 26th’s Il Divo concert at the Saddledome. Critics have not often been kind to the international superstars...

City and Colour

Dallas Green Enthralls Jubilee Auditorium

It speaks to the influence that an artist has on their fan base when they can consistently draw a crowd to their shows. May 20th marked the third time...

Evil Dead: The Musical

Zombies! Blood! Music!

Ryan Luhning is a happy man. After a lot of hard work, planning, and negotiating, the artistic director of Ground Zero Theatre is watching Evil Dead: The...

Heterophobia

A Tall Glass of Gay with a Twist of Straight

Sage Theatre is about to “inspire and nurture the next generation of theatre artists” again with its annual festival Ignite running from June 11th to 13th...

Naked, In Depth

Bif Naked Discusses Life, Death, Love, and The Promise

To say that her life has been eventful since Bif Naked graced the August 2005 cover of our magazine would be an understatement. After speaking candidly...

Pride Edmonton Festival Guide

Friday, June 12 2009 PRIDE AWARDS Enterprise Square Atrium, 10230 Jasper Avenue, 7pm-9pm Sponsored by HIV Network of Edmonton Society KATE REID...

The Pinup Saints

While the dancer is an integral part of many artists’ shows, they are not the focus of the show. When Madonna, Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani, or any number...

Online Articles this Month

Edmonton Has A Lot To Be Proud Of

10 years ago, the Pride festival in Edmonton was just a parade that went down 3 blocks on Whyte Avenue, culminating in 150 people watching Darrin Hagen...

Evil Dead a Bloody Blast!

A few things become very evident when seeing Evil Dead: The Musical. It draws an entirely different crowd than most theatre, I have never seen so many...

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