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Articles in the April 2010 Edition

Avoiding Death by Design

Publisher’s Column

Designers (with a capital “D”) are people in whom a following of consumers place their trust to satisfy what they want or need out of a product. ...

Korn’s Gay Konnection

“Day, is here fading. That’s when I’m insane. I flirt with suicide, sometimes kill the pain. I can’t always say ‘It’s gonna be better tomorrow.’ Falling...

All In Good Time

Barenaked Ladies Regroup and Return with New Album and Tour

It has been a rocky few years for The Barenaked Ladies. Initially things seemed great, with the release of their children’s album Snacktime in May 2008...

Gay Travel

BULGARIA - THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL

THE CAPITAL CITY & GAYBORHOOD“You know, Bulgarians are the first European people in the world,” the older gentleman tells me just minutes after stepping...

Find Out!

LGBT Community Directory

GayCalgary and Edmonton Magazine is the go-to source for information about Alberta LGBT businesses and community groups—the most extensive and accurate...

A Shadow across the Throne of St. Peter

Renewed Sexual Abuse Allegations Plague the Papacy

All eyes are, once again, on Rome as the most recent round of sexual abuse scandals cast their shadow across the papal throne itself. The Roman Catholic...

Calgary International Spoken Word Festival

Giving Voice to Those Underrepresented

Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? And fittingly so, the Calgary International Spoken Word Festival makes its return this month. There...

The GAYmazing Race

Pride Calgary Plans Scavenger Hunt

Do you love to play dress up? How about frolicking around the city with your closest friends in tow? Do you like competing with other people for fun and...

Q Scopes

“Go back to basics, Gemini!”

Saturn backing into Virgo reminds us to clean up old business before starting new relationships. Aspecting Uranus and Neptune, she’ll dig up complications...

Deep Inside Hollywood

Jackman taking road to Selma

Under normal circumstances, the casting of an actor to play Martin Luther King, Jr., in Selma, the latest project from gay Oscar nominated director Lee...

A Look Back at His Reign

Emperor 33 Joey Hailey-Boink Reflects Upon the Past Year

On April 17th, 2010, Emperor and Empress 33 of the ISCCA will be stepping down from their reign at the 34th Coronation. Although his reign was met with...

Out of Town

Charleston, South Carolina

One of the wealthiest and largest cities of pre-Colonial America, Charleston today mixes expected, if stereotypical, Southern charms like plantation museums...

Sociopolitics of Identity

Hope Resides in the Genderqueer and Transgressive

As time goes on, something happens to a person as a transitioned transsexual. It has a lot to do with why the transsexed side of the transgender...

A Taste for Life

SHARP Foundation Wants You to Eat Well!

If you plan on going out for dinner only once this month, make sure you aim for April 28th. The SHARP Foundation and participating restaurants are making...

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor; A new Narcotics Anonymous meeting has been established in Calgary. The new meeting is described as a “special interest” meeting, and...

Canadian Rockies International Rodeo

Reloaded for 2010

The Alberta Rockies Gay Rodeo Association (ARGRA) has a great suggestion for those wanting to see fireworks on Canada Day. Come out to the Strathmore Agricultural...

Queeries

Transgender Disclosure, Gay Speed-Dating and Lesbian In-Laws

When to tell your date “I’m transgender”? Q: I’ve told men upfront that I’m a male-to-female trans woman (I date straight guys) and I’ve also waited till...

The OutField

Prodigal sons return to Montana

Growing up in Montana’s Big Sky Country, Kimberly Reed was told that anything could happen there. And it did. Her younger brother Todd came out as gay...

Comics Are So Gay!

An Outsider’s Take on Comic Enthusiasts

With the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo coming to Calgary this month, I thought I would take a stab at the Comic Craze that has surrounded me since...

Empress Rhonda

Young Boy from Ireland Came a Long Way

On June 5th, 2010, a Calgarian will be receiving one of the International Court System’s most prestigious honours: A Jose Award. Some may know him as...

Jim Shafer

In Memory of a “Private and Proud Man”

On March 13th, 2010, Edmonton lost a man who had made an impact on the LGBT community in his life. Jim Shafer, co-owner of Boots, friend, son, Uncle, volunteer...

Sex Virus Vaccination

Now For Boys

While the cure for some sexually transmitted infections (STI) remain elusive, research in the past few years has advanced to the point that we now have...

Music Review

Jónsi, Bitch

GoJónsiGenre: RockMy Rating: ***** You won’t understand much of what Jónsi Birgisson, the gay bandleader of Icelandic post-rock group Sigur Rós, sings...

2010 Artists for Life: Edmonton

HIV Edmonton and JTMF West join forces for inaugural event

In their 25 year history, HIV Edmonton has continually partnered with local businesses and organizations, many of whom have a focus on the arts. This precedent...

Just Being Herself

Toni Vere on CD Release Tour

This year marks a milestone in Toni Vere’s life. After years in the music industry, Vere is finally releasing her first ”real” CD, taking herself and her...

Small talk with Little Boots

Electropop princess on arriving in the U.S., her shoe size and b

Walk a mile in Victoria Hesketh’s Little Boots and you’ll realize why every man over the rainbow hearts her. She’s cute, fun and sounds like the second...

Start your Engines!

RuPaul’s Drag Race Returns for Season 2

RuPaul is back, baby! Season 2 of RuPaul’s Drag Race kicks off on OUTtv starting April 12th. 12 new queens compete with charisma, uniqueness, nerve and...

Dangerous Dames

Full Contact on Four Wheels

“The last time I wore skates, they had Barbies on them.” Bliss Cavendar [Ellen Page], WHIP IT For someone who is usually averse to watching sports, I...

Online Articles this Month

Billie Dee Williams

Excited for Comic & Entertainment Expo

On April 24th & 25th, thousands of comic, anime, sci-fi, animation and horror fans will pack the BMO Round Up Centre for the chance to meet some of...

Live Ladies

Still Stellar Despite Lack of Page

Heading into April 8th's concert, long time Barenaked Ladies fans certainly had a lot of questions. Just how good would the first show in Calgary be without...

Soundclash Frontman Stellar as Solo

It is always an interesting dynamic when a member of a popular band does a solo project. Take Bedouin Soundclash frontman Jay Malinowski. The last time...

Ladies, Start Your Engines!

RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 2 Episode 1

Have you missed me? I've missed you! It's been nearly a year since I won the first season of "RuPaul's Drag Race", and I've been one busy drag queen. It's...

Rounding the First Drag Race Curve

RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 2 Episode 2

It's the second week, which means this season's queens on Drag Race are dropping their polite demeanors and getting ruthless. Talk about a fun set of competitions!...

Week three is a charm on RuPaul’s Drag Race

RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 2 Episode 3

Hello all you beautiful people! Can you believe it is week three of RuPaul's Drag Race already? So much is happening – let's get right into my conversation...

One Global Industry Unites for Fairness

When Good Things Happen to Good Employees

I have enjoyed a lifelong love affair with aircraft, flying, and travel. It’s no wonder that when I was first hired by American Airlines in 1992, I felt...

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