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May 2004
Issue 7
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Pride Guide 2004
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Editor M. Zelda
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Table of Contents
Contributors
Rob Diaz Marino, Mark Gabruch, Nina Tron,
Stephen Lock, Greg Nemeth, M. Zelda, Jason
Clevett, DJ Krazay Steve, Eric Berndt and the
Gay and Lesbian Community of Calgary
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Photographer
Steve Polyak and Rob Diaz Marino
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E-mail magazine@gaycalgary.com
The Real Truth About Bill C-250
Gay Militias,
‘Mainstream’ Gay Politicos, and Dealing With The
Christian Right
Videographer
Steve Polyak and Rob Diaz Marino
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Gay Calgary.com Magazine
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Calgary, Alberta T2R 0M2
Bigger and Better
Letter from the Publisher
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Reinventing Itself In 2004
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Pride Calgary Pride Guide
Official Guide to Pride events for June 6 to June 12
Print Run Monthly, 12 times a year
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Copies Printed Monthly, 10,000 copies, all
distributed in the Calgary Area, more then any
other gay publication in Calgary.
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Distribution points Over 150 points in
Calgary, largest distribution points for any Gay
publication in Calgary.
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ISCCA Coronation Photos
Distributed by DLRJ Distributions, Gallant
Enterprises and by GayCalgary.com
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Apollo Western Cup Photos
Deadline for Ad Bookings 25th of the month
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Deadline for Ad copy 28th of the month
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Map & Event Listings
Mapping Calgary’s core
Ming
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More than Martinis
One year old and counting in Calgary
Masthead continued on page 4
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Just Ask Nina!
The Dish who Dishes advice
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Spring 2004 Music with DJ Krazay Steve
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A Sure Hit
6th Annual Fairy Tales Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
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Bigger and Better
Letter from the Publisher
By Steve Polyak
I did not think this would occur so soon but
it is great to see our first 48-page issue, cover
to cover with Gay and Lesbian content from
Calgary. To accommodate the extra pages,
some articles have been moved around in the
magazine to new locations. In addition to
layout changes, there are also more articles to
read too. I hope that you will enjoy the new
additions! More exciting things are still yet to
come!
Coronation 2004
Congratulations to the newly elected Her Most Imperial
Sovereign Majesty Empress XXVIII Erica Divine and His
Most Imperial Sovereign Majesty Emperor XXVIII Alexander De Knight. About 4,000 photos were taken during
Coronation week, and as soon as they have been sorted,
you will find them online on the GayCalgary.com website
alongside video footage from the events too. The newly
elected Empress and Emperor have lots of events planned
for the month of May, and the months to come. Make
sure to make it out to some of their fund raising events.
Awards
I received an ISCCA Volunteer Appreciation Award during the night of the Coronation. I am always glad to help
out the community as best as I can. I will add this award
to my wall where I proudly display my President’s award
from the Rainbow Lambda Society during 2001 to 2002,
and also First Anniversary Commendations from the Calgary Eagle.
Pride Week 2004
This is the first of two issues that contain the official
Pride Guide for 2004. Not all events are listed yet – there
will be more added in the 2nd issue, but at least it’s a
heads-up on what we know is happening.
Question or comments about the magazine or other
things happening in the community, please E-mail me at
publisher@gaycalgary.com
Continued from page 3
Legal Council Courtney Sebree Aarbo, Barristers and Solicitors
Printers North Hill News
This Issue Cover Terry Stevens and Fred Udey at Detour
The opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of GayCalgary.com, MFM
Communications or the contributors of the magazine.
People photographed or interviewed, writers, advertisers, contributors and anyone else involved
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straight people that are gay friendly.
No part of the publication may be reprinted without the expressed permission of the editor-in-chief.
Copyright 2004
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The Real Truth About Bill C-250
By Stephen Lock
Bill C-250 is now law in Canada, after over
a decade of going through Parliament and
countless months of debate. For those not
familiar with C-250, it was the amendment to
Sections 318 & 319 of the Criminal Code dealing with genocide and incitement to hatred.
The amendment called for the addition of
“sexual orientation” to the existing list of colour, race, religion, or ethnic origin protected
under these sections.
The arguments and concerns of social conservatives,
many of whom are also religious conservatives, have
received considerable coverage in mainstream media. The
concerns centre around the belief that this amendment
will infringe on freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
tection against malicious or “frivolous” charges being laid.
Section 319 deals with incitement to hatred and it is
this section social and religious conservatives were primarily concerned about.
The arguments used against the amendment suggest,
or outright claim, that if ‘sexual orientation’ was added
it would effectively render the Bible and other sacred
texts as “hate literature” and subject pastors, priests,
ministers, rabbis, imans, or religious laity who spoke out
against homosexuality to criminal prosecution.
Interestingly, no such concerns were ever raised about
Sections 318 and 319 when these sections dealt only with
people of colour, race issues, religion, or ethnicity. How
can be speaking out against blacks, Jews or Muslims,
Ukrainians, First Nations or any other minority in the
manner proscribed by these sections (i.e. inciting hatred
and/or genocide) be considered acceptable and proper in
a democratic society but to extend the same protection to
It won’t.
C-250 was very clear – it sought only to add “sexual
orientation” as a protected characteristic in the sections
dealing with hate propaganda. Nothing else in these sections was changed, apart from, apparently, an additional
change that further protects religious views.
Those in support of C-250 have rarely had an opportunity to outline concerns about the opposition. The media,
one can only assume, sees those of us in support of this
amendment as “partisan”. There are some real concerns
about how this debate has been framed and the misleading statements being made by the leaderships of various
conservative lobby groups and religious organizations
(primarily Christian).
Section 318 deals with genocide. The section defines
“genocide” as “any of the following acts committed with intent to destroy in whole or in part any identifiable group,
namely,
(a)
killing members of the group, or
(b)
deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of
life calculated to bring about its physical destruction.”
The Section goes on to say, “no proceeding for an offence under this section shall be instituted without the
consent of the Attorney General.”
This is important as it is relatively rare in Criminal Code
to have this consent required and it serves here as a pro-
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lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals (and heterosexuals, by
the way) suddenly makes these sections attacks against
free speech and religion?
Section 319 takes great pains to ensure freedom of
speech and freedom of religion are NOT compromised
while balancing those crucial rights with the right to be
free from persecution and hate promotion.
Private conversation is protected.
If the statements in question are established to be true,
this is protected.
If the individual is truly (“in good faith” also known as
a bona fide argument) expressing an opinion on a religious subject or even attempting to establish an argument
based on this, he or she is protected.
If the statements are relevant to the public interest, and
the discussion of the issue is for the public benefit and
if the individual reasonably believes the statements to be
true (whether they are or not), prosecution cannot occur.
Further, if the individual was attempting to point out
matters producing, or tending to produce, feelings of hatred towards an identifiable group or a member of such a
group, with an eye to removing such barriers or counteracting hate, this is deemed acceptable under this section.
Any prosecutions that do occur under this section
must, again, have the consent of the Attorney General of
Canada.
The argument that this amendment will somehow
compromise free speech or religious freedom or freedom of
conscience is, at best, based on misunderstanding and, at
worst, is a conscious attempt to mislead and ensure the
continued ability to say the most vile things about homosexuals and homosexuality.
I don’t particularly care if someone “disagrees” with my
having a homosexual orientation; they are free to feel how
they feel.
I also don’t particularly care if someone presumes to
‘speak’ for God and criticizes my homosexuality “because
it says so in the Bible (Koran, Torah, etc.)” as that is easily
argued against or debated. For instance, any sacred text
that even uses the word “homosexuality” or “homosexual”
is suspect since the term itself was not coined until 1850!
In other words, it is not the immutable Word of The Deity
that is being quoted, but rather the imposing of modern
terminology on ancient texts and a rather anachronistic
interpretation of ancient societies. Biblical Israel, for
instance, did not understand “homosexuality” as it is
seen today…what the Patriarchs and Prophets spoke out
against was what they saw as corrupt behaviour, likely
tied in with “pagan” (i.e. non-Hebrew) religious and social
practices. It is also an “abomination” to wear red, have
a woman’s head uncovered in temple, mix cloth, or bring
outdoor plants into the home (so much for that ficus
plant…). The term “abomination”, rather than meaning
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something grotesque or evil, meant something ritually
unclean in Hebrew practice.
What I, and those who supported C-250, do care about
is the fact that inciting hatred against homosexuals was
not a crime. I am protected in the Criminal Code from
zealots or outright bigots inciting hatred against me because I may be a person of colour, from a different country, or am a Jew, Muslim, Jehovah’s Witness, Catholic,
or a member of some Appalachian snake-handling cult.
With the passage of this amendment into law, Canadian
jurisprudence took another step to the protection of all
Canadians.
Stephen Lock is the Regional Director for Egale Canada and
the Calgary Representative for The Canadians For Equal Marriage
Coalition. He is also the producer and host of a semi-monthly glbt
radio show, Speak Sebastian, airing at 9pm on the 1st and 3rd
Wednesday of the month on CJSW FM 90.9.
We are still looking for contributions to the Goliath’s Defence
Fund. Donations can be made by cheque or money order, payable
to “Stephen Lock (trustee).” In the memo section write “to be held
in trust for the Goliath’s Defence Fund” and mail to: The Goliath’s
Defence Fund, c/o The Calgary Eagle, 424-a 8th Ave SE, Calgary
AB T2G 0L7. All proceeds go to defray the legal costs of the man
charged as a found-in.
Gay Militias, ‘Mainstream’ Gay Politicos,
and Dealing With The Christian Right
By Stephen Lock
As an activist, I have certainly come in for
more than my fair share of criticism; being
cornered in a club with a finger jabbing just
below my clavicle and some beery outraged
gay man (or sometimes a lesbian) just letting
me know what they think of Political-Shit-Disturbers-Like-Me.
Despite being often accused of such, I am no radical. I
am fully aware I operate within a socially conservative
environment and amidst what I think we can safely call
a conservative glbt community. I hasten to add that is
not a criticism, just a comment on the reality of being in
Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
In the 25 years I have been an activist, I have always
tried to reflect the ethos of the community to which I belong while, at the same time, try to move things forward a
bit when it comes to our rights. Overall, I think I’ve done
an okay job with that, along with a handful of other activists over the years.
When I was asked to join the Board of Directors of
Egale Canada in 2003 I was, in all honesty, flattered and
pleased. Following my first interim year (having replaced
the former Prairies/NWT/Nunavut Male rep, Gilles
Marchildon, who resigned to become Egale’s Executive
Director), I was acclaimed at AGM 2004 to the full twoyear term.
The current Board is made-up of a diverse mix of what
I would call grassroots activists; gay, lesbian, queer and
transsexual; middle-class, working-class and rural-based;
professionals, academics, blue-collar, students and artists.
Regardless of what our opponents on the Right claim,
Egale is not a radical group. It is very much an advocacy
and lobby group working at the Federal level to change
laws affecting our communities.
I, along with my brother and sister Board members,
believe in direct action. Many of us come from just such a
perspective, but realize the serious work of change occurs
not just by storming the barricades, but by the slog work
of writing briefs, talking to MPs, cabinet ministers, and
religious leaders, dealing with media, and forming coalitions with a variety of groups both within and outside our
own community.
Egale is acutely aware of groups like the Concerned
Christians Coalition Inc. whose leadership continues
to spread misinformation, even disinformation, about a
variety of issues concerning our communities. Certainly
their comments directed at C-250 (the Private Member’s
Bill recently passed by the Senate seeking to add ‘sexual
orientation’ to the groups protected against genocide and
incitement to hatred in sections 318 and 319 of the Criminal Code) bear that out.
Their leadership maintains the untruth that C-250
will somehow negatively impact on freedom of speech
and freedom of religion. It will do no such thing. C-250
changes nothing in either section 318 or 319, apart from
the addition of ‘sexual orientation’ to the existing list of
colour, race, religion, or ethnic origin. That is it.
So, yes, Egale has some major issues with such groups.
I certainly do as an individual and as a long time gay
activist. Personally speaking, they drive me freakin’
nuts! However, having said that I think it behooves us to
remember a few things.
In Canada we do have freedom of speech, freedom of
belief, and freedom of assembly. Those are valuable and
crucial rights and cannot – cannot – be compromised.
They apply to “our side” and they apply equally to “their
side”. They must, or they are useless.
Voltaire said something to the effect that while he may
disagree with what an individual has to say, he will defend
to the death that person’s right to say it. That is the crux
of such freedoms.
I loathe much of what groups like the Concerned Christians Coalition represent. I vehemently disagree with
the likes of the Rev. Stephen Boissoin and his views that
homosexuality is blasphemy.
I have some major difficulty with the assumption that
accepting Jesus as one’s personal Saviour is the only way
to Eternal Salvation and, if one does not, one will be cast
into the fires of Hell, forever separated from God. I resent
their representing my God as a vicious, unforgiving,
unloving, and callous Deity who would forever damn me
because I happen to be gay and have sex with other men.
I wrote about the freedoms that are so crucial to a
healthy democracy. I fervently believe those freedoms
must apply to all. This action by the “Gay Militia”, in my
view, compromised those freedoms.
I am not saying those involved with the “Gay Militia”
should not have spoken out or demonstrated. I fully
support their right to do so. However, whatever one may
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think of the Concerned Christians Coalition, the fact is
they were holding a private gathering in a private space
– a ballroom they rented and paid for. They have a right
to their opinions, however misguided or incorrect they
may be.
The evening was a fundraising dinner for Stephen Boissoin who was brought before the Alberta Human Rights
Commission for allegedly anti-gay writings he had written
in The Red Deer Advocate. The complainant found them
to be homophobic and a violation of the human rights of
lesbians and gay men in Alberta. The Commission does
not charge or accuse; it merely investigates. Boissoin
chose to characterize this as a witch-hunt, and has apparently contracted the services of a lawyer to counter sue
the complainant in civil court.
I was made aware of the April 17th fundraiser dinner
being held at the Coast Plaza Hotel and sent out an email
to those on my list, not all of who are Egale members,
suggesting a demonstration be organized outside the
hotel so that our voices remain heard. I was not able to
organize or attend the demo. I would be in Ottawa at the
annual Egale Board Retreat.
Upon my return on the 19th, a Calgary Herald reporter
enquiring if I had sent out an e-mail calling for an action
contacted me. He then informed me Boissoin was saying “my” demonstrators had waded in to the middle of his
supporters wielding sticks and yelling epithets.
My first inclination was to assume Boissoin was engaging in his usual purple rhetoric. I knew some of the
people who were at that demo and there was simply no
way such an occurrence would happen, or be allowed to
happen. Boissoin then sent me an email with the comment “When you called your soldiers to arms, was this
your intent?” and proceeded to describe what happened. I
spent the better part of April 20th trying to unearth what
did happen and soon realized there were two separate actions. It was the second action Boissoin was referring to
-- an action neither I, nor Egale, sanctioned.
No one from the “Gay Militia” had spoken with the
media to explain, defend, or justify their action. That,
unfortunately, has been left to me. I suppose I could haven chosen to say to media, “Sorry, no comment. Wasn’t
Egale or me, so go away” but that isn’t how things work in
the real world. I was being accused of orchestrating this,
and I had no choice but to clarify the record. The more I
clarified the more it felt I was cleaning up somebody else’s
mess.
The Concerned Christians Coalition continues to state
I/Egale orchestrated the action inside the ballroom, and I
am getting calls from as far away as New York. I have told
Boissoin we were not involved. I have told media we were
not involved. Yet it continues.
A video shows what appears to be queer youth, dressed
in army fatigues and bandanas pulled over their faces,
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chanting “Gay Militia here to stay, rightwing bigots go
away” and beating drumsticks together as they unfurl
a Gay Liberation-style banner. Meanwhile, members of
the Coalition are watching in surprise and fear, holding
hands, and praying loudly, no doubt convinced they are
about to be martyred…I don’t know. Who knows, in a
post-9/11 world, what a bunch of disguised individuals
in army fatigues who just burst into a private fundraising
dinner in a hotel ballroom are capable of doing.
Apparently, what the members of the Gay Militia don’t
seem to understand is that infringements of another
group’s freedoms is at least a misguided act. If that had
been an Apollo Western Cup Tournament Dinner, an
ARGRA Dance, or the recent Coronation Ball, and a group
of shouting masked individuals dressed in fatigues burst
in because they disagreed with our points of view or our
even existing, what reaction would there be from our community? Most reasonable people would see it as an unacceptable incursion on the rights of others.
Criticizing the action is not denying the diversity of
opinion and styles in our community. I think my own record stands strong on my support of such diversity. The
“Gay Militia” was perfectly free to shout, chant, and beat
their drumsticks together for the world to hear -- outside;
that is democracy. Invading a peaceful assembly, even
when we all clearly have enormous difficulties with the
messages being promoted at that assembly, is a criminal
offence. That by their actions they allowed the community to be tarred with a broad brush and damaged the
serious work that has been, and is being, done on behalf
of gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, two-spirited, transfolk,
and queers across Canada is not acceptable.
This action has had repercussions they didn’t imagine
or didn’t care about. It was irresponsible, and the organizers need to step up to the plate and take responsibility
and deal with the fallout that’s left. Hiding behind masks
and shouting does not an activist make. Anyone can do
that.
Stephen Lock is the Regional Director for Egale Canada and
the Calgary Representative for The Canadians For Equal Marriage
Coalition. He is also the producer and host of a semi-monthly glbt
radio show, Speak Sebastian, airing at 9pm on the 1st and 3rd
Wednesday of the month on CJSW FM 90.9.
We are still looking for contributions to the Goliath’s Defence
Fund. Donations can be made by cheque or money order, payable
to “Stephen Lock (trustee).” In the memo section write “to be held
in trust for the Goliath’s Defence Fund” and mail to: The Goliath’s
Defence Fund, c/o The Calgary Eagle, 424-a 8th Ave SE, Calgary
AB T2G 0L7. All proceeds go to defray the legal costs of the man
charged as a found-in.
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PRIDE
CALGARY
By Jason Clevett
Reinventing Itself In 2004
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“Change” is the operative word for this year’s
Pride celebrations from June 6 – 13, 2004. It
was with a great deal of excitement that Pride
Committee Co-Chairs Linda Craig and James
Faulkner sat down on the patio at Money Pennies to tell gaycalgary.com about the plans for
this year’s festivities.
It’s evolved into a “people parade” rather than a gay parade. Friends, family, co-workers, anybody can join it. That
is what is very unique about it – people do feel they can
jump in and feel safe, and they want to be a part of it.
“We are really lucky this year to have so much community
support.” Faulkner said. “Everything is new: the parade
route, the street festival location, and the Pride Dance is
at Hall D of the Roundup Center. We have really focused
in the centre of the community and in quality locations. I
don’t think when we first started that we had any idea we
would ever reach this level.”
Pride has come along way from its humble beginnings
fourteen years ago. Then it was a political rally, organized
by Vicki Menzies, held in Center Street Park, and vastly
different from today’s event.
“It was an incredible thing, as some of the attendees
were wearing masks because they knew media would be
out. It was a political statement that it wasn’t safe to be
out, and really 14 years is not that long ago. It has certainly come a long way,” said Craig.
“This is our second term together as co-chairs. When
we compare what we did a few years ago to today, you
can see a difference. With community support and people
not being afraid to be out, we have come so far; it is quite
amazing actually,” Faulkner added.
Craig has been involved with the Pride Committee for
the past seven years and reflected back on its evolution
over that period.
“When I was first there, it was a political statement. We
would be down at the provincial buildings holding rallies.
The parade would actually start there and run through
downtown on a Sunday where there was no one to watch
it and see it, and there were not a lot of participants.
What has happened over those seven years is we have
turned the event into more of a celebration. The parade
and festival has been brought out to the community. With
the parade route being on 17th Avenue, people will see
it if they are just shopping on 17th Ave or just around
there.” Craig recalled the first time that she realized the
Parade had become accepted and a celebration. “The first
time people started bringing out chairs along the route
and sat waiting for it [the parade] to come by was four
years ago; it was something I didn’t expect at all. To see
spectators, like at the Stampede Parade, made tears run
down my face, and I was trying to tape it, but I couldn’t
see the screen because it was blurry. That was such
an incredible moment for Calgary to have it turn into a
celebration that anybody would come to and be a part of.
People would walk along watching the parade and then
jump into it. It’s evolved into a “people parade” rather
than a gay parade. Friends, family, co-workers, anybody
can join it. That is what is very unique about it – people
do feel they can jump in and feel safe, and they want to be
a part of it.”
The street fair also took off, with Pride closing off a
street and inviting vendors to sell their goods and establish their names in the community. The Street Festivals
have also featured the popular beer gardens, live musical
performances, drag performers, and children’s activities
like face painting and a play area. Local bar staff and
owners, including Izora Jackson Jones in full drag, have
raised money by having gleeful people attempt to dunk
them in the dunk tank.
This year the festival moves from its former location at
Connaught School to Tompkins Park on 17th Avenue.
Both chairs are excited about the move.
“We are linking up with some incredible community associations like the 17th Ave BRZ, who are allowing us to
move the street fair to a very public location right in the
heart of the community. Moving it from the school ground
is a big step in evolving and progressing the concept
of this whole party,” said Craig. “People who are walking along 17th Avenue will happen upon our wonderful
celebration and can be a part of it. Having it at the school
ground was great, but you didn’t happen upon it; you
were there because you knew it was there. Having it at
Tompkins Park, it will be a neat opportunity for people to
come and be a part of it.”
Faulkner added that the new location increases the
comfort factor for those who are not fully out or just newly
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experiencing Pride.
“If you are not out or newly coming out, you can wander
down 17th for no apparent reason and wander in. If you
are not comfortable, you can say ‘Oh I was just wandering
down 17th and saw this happening.’ When I was coming
out in Toronto, I went out by accident and did stumble
across things. It made it easier.”
There was controversy in Edmonton last year when
Mayor Bill Smith refused to declare Gay Pride Week, before finally succumbing to public pressure and doing so.
Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier, on the other hand, has
already announced he will proclaim Gay Pride Week for
the second year in a row. The parade has long had support from the city and politicians, including former Prime
Minister Joe Clark as Parade Marshal in 2000. The Committee is thankful for the support.
“It gives you a realization that we are as much a part of
Calgary as any other community. It’s nice to have the support and not feel like you have to apologize for asking for a
park or contacting places. To have it there and recognized
is great,” said Faulkner.
Part of what makes the celebrations so important is
that it allows those just coming out to see they are not
alone. In the April issue of gaycalgary.com magazine,
Verge owner Annette Nelson said “People say ‘why march
in the parade?’ my response is ‘Do it for the 16 year old
who feels they are alone in the world.’ When I saw my first
pride march on TV, even though it was small, I was like
‘Wow, there are people I can talk too.’” Faulkner and Craig
agree with that statement.
“It makes you realize that you are doing something for a
good reason. When you go out to the bar, you frequently
see the same people, and we all have friends who are
outside bars and events, so when you see those people at
Pride events it is quite nice,” said Faulkner. Craig agrees.
“The most incredible thing I see is all the people I don’t
normally see out. I don’t frequent bars and events a great
deal. I am out enough to be surprised to see all of these
people that I don’t know where they are the rest of the
year, but all of a sudden during pride week, we see hundreds of people coming out that are a part of the event.
That is what excites me, and why we do this, being a part
of this team that creates this event. It is such an incredible feeling to see people feeling safe enough to come out
into a very public event with lots of media. I don’t know
where they come from, but they make a point of being
there that day.”
Others, however, criticize the parade as being too flamboyant and concentrating on aspects like the leather and
drag communities or think that it is too political. The cochairs wanted to clear up some misconceptions.
“The preconceptions about drag queens or the leather
community and such, they are part of the community.”
Faulkner said. “Because we are an adult community as
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opposed to a community based on nationality, we are
allowed to be a little more outrageous. There are parts
to it that other cities get carried away at. In Calgary, we
try and tone it down, so the parade is something you can
bring your kids to. Generally people only have a problem
when they pre-judge.”
“Gays and Lesbians are the only culture that crosses
over every nationality and type of person.” Craig added.
“Within a family, you may not have another gay person,
and you have to connect to a community in some way.
We are so diverse because we come from such a broad
background: single moms and dads to people without
kids, wealthy to poor, sports-focused to drag queens; it all
comes together. It’s an example of the gay community just
like the Stampede Parade is an example of the straight
community. For some people it will always be a political
statement just by existing. Those that want it to be it will;
others it is just not an issue. I am very exhausted by the
thought that gays and lesbians still have issues we have
to fight for, so to come to a party and just be surrounded
by acceptance is such an incredible feeling and what
we are aiming for. To have it once a year, this size of an
event; it’s fantastic. We exist whether people like it or not,
and to come out in such a public way is a feeling I hope
people can realize. Those wondering whether they should
go or not, they should because there is nothing like it.”
One of the great things about Pride is that it is so positive. Those who attend are surrounded by like-minded
people and can feel free to be themselves in a public
environment. In the past there have been concerns, such
as talk of Reverend Phelps coming to boycott the parade,
(he wasn’t allowed into the country) or a concern about
violence. Those concerns have proven to be unfounded.
“The first year that we had the parade route along 17th,
we did have a number of volunteers that we positioned
along the parade route as safety people with cell phones
and walkie talkies to keep an eye out, and the Police were
aware of the potential trouble,” Craig recalled. “Absolutely
nothing happened. It was a relief. There has not been any
issue since. Once we had a person with an anti-gay placard, and people watching the parade just surrounded that
person. There was no physical contact, nothing was said
verbally, but it was a demonstration to that person that
he couldn’t make a statement because he was outnumbered.”
Faulkner put a different spin on Fred Phelps intended
visit.
“Phelps was a positive. All it did was promote us because it was news around the world. I don’t take it as the
negative he tries to put a slant on, I look at it positively
because a) The community would really come out and
support Pride to negate him and b) The whole world will
know about you. It’s advertising we could never pay for.”
When most people think “Pride Week,” they just think
of the parade and the dance. However there is much more
going on around Calgary during the week, with a number
of the events not on such a big scale with a high media
profile, allowing people who wish to participate at a more
discrete level.
“There is a GLBT Film Festival the week before pride;
a Lesbian stand up comic is here on the 12th. Both the
Calgary Men’s Choir and the Calgary Women’s Choir are
putting a combined concert. The bars are involved with
their own events like drag shows, and Money Pennie’s is
running the Lesbian show “The L Word” the full week,”
said Craig.
“There is an art exhibit as well for the entire month as
well,” Faulkner said, adding, “We don’t have all of the information from all of the groups yet. Everyone likes to do
something because other than something like Christmas,
which is so universal, groups don’t generally get together
like this.”
Pride events are a huge part of the gay community, and
in cities like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver thousands
flock to the city to be a part of it. Calgary’s pride is quickly
becoming a tourist draw as people take in Calgary’s
unique hospitality.
“It is interesting to hear folks who have attended Calgary’s celebrations say ‘This is great. It is so different from
other cities; we love how intimate it is. It’s fun, fabulous
and friendly.’ They love Calgary because it’s a different
event,” said Craig.
“Toronto and Vancouver have really hit their landmarks
where we are still building,” added Faulkner. “This year,
we will have incredible numbers again. It is such a nice
feeling to have even a few thousand people come out. Part
of our advantage right now is that we are not as large
as the bigger centers. There is a feeling of security and
intimacy.”
For the average person, Pride runs for the week and
then becomes a happy memory until the following year.
For the Pride Board however, it isn’t long before things are
kicked into gear again. The Pride Committee has its Annual General Meeting in September. This particular Board
of Directors has been together and planning since October
2003 to put together Pride 2004.
“At the start, we have a meeting once a month, but now
that it is drawing close we meet every two weeks, and
soon enough it will be weekly. It’s amazing the amount
of time that each board member puts in,” said Faulkner.
“Different positions take different amounts of time, but
each of them spends their own time doing things like the
website, posters, sponsorship, the list goes on and on.
This year we are lucky, we started out with 13 people,
which is the maximum number you are allowed to have.
We have never started with that many. We only lost one
13
person, which is unusual. During the AGM people put
their hands up, and within a month you lose half of them
due to other commitments. This year our group wants to
make such a difference, they have all stayed. Linda and
I could not do this on our own; it’s such a community effort. As well a lot of the bars and businesses have gotten
involved. Everyone is really excited about Pride, so this
year will be something special.”
Craig reflected on what 2004 means and how Pride have
grown and changed.
“Every year has been a building year. That is not to say
that past years haven’t been great or important, but each
year it becomes easier to build upon what already exists.
This year we build on the street festival and parade, but
we are moving it around and shaking it up. The 17th Ave
Business Revitalization Zone came to the gay community
to say ‘We want the party here, don’t go around the corner.’ They want to be a part of this.”
With that in mind, the Co-Chairs put the offer on the
table to be a part of Pride 2005. The Co-Chair position
is a two-year term with one chair stepping down each
year. This September James Faulkner will step down
while Linda Craig will remain on for 2005. There is ample
opportunity for others to join the board and be a part of
crafting next year’s festivities.
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“When five people run a board as opposed to twelve,
there is less promotion and ideas flowing around. With 12
people there is such a buzz that people are coming to us
and calling us,” said Faulkner. “Without the new ideas,
we are nothing; that is what keeps us going. So contribute
or join the board because that is what makes it work so
well.”
“We need to start planning for 2005. Anyone who is
interested in being a part of this team has to let us know
and step up,” Craig added, before concluding. “It is an
amazing feeling to stand in the middle of the pride festival
with three thousand people around you and know that
you were one of the team to create that event. There is
no other feeling like it, and if you want to experience it
contact us. We need help and ideas because we can keep
growing and exploding.”
If would like to have your group reviewed in an up
coming issue of GayCalgary.com Magazine or have comment or suggestions of groups to be reviewed, please
contact us at (403) 543-6970 or E-mail us at groupreviews@gaycalgary.com.
Pride Calgary 2004 Pride Guide
Official Guide to Pride events for June 6 to June 12, 2004
Pride Calgary 2004 Sponsors (in alphabetical order)
BACKLOT
Sunday June 6
Pride Parade - Pride Calgary Presents the Gay
Calgary.com Magazine Pride Parade
Route: Starting Point - 2 St. SW and 17 Ave. SW
West on 17 Ave. SW to 12 St. SW
North on 12 St. SW to 16 Ave. SW
End Point - Parking lot on 16 Ave. SW
Set-up time: 9:00am - 11:30am
Departure time: 12 noon - Rain or Shine
For more information or if you are interested in
Volunteering for the Pride Parade Committee
please contact David Donald at (403) 8040534 or at parade@pridecalgary.ca
Check out the GayCalgary.com map for Parade
Route.
Pride Streetfestival - Pride Calgary Presents
the Outlooks Street Festival.
New Location at Tompkins Park, in front of
Mount Royal Village. A variety of music and
special presentations from the stylish Gazebo
in the park are certain to entertain you while
you shop and eat your way through the full
block of community vendors. An eclectic array
of community organizations, street performers
and munchies is the perfect way to spend an
afternoon with your “family”. When you can’t
walk any further, stop and relax for a while at
the biggest ever Beer Garden, always a favorite.
If you or you organization would like to be a
vendor or volunteer in any way, please contact
Dean Burton at streefestival@pridecalgary.ca
or leave a message at 403-541-0064.
Check out the GayCalgary.com map for Festival
location.
Backlot - After Parade Party. Private patio out
back. Doors Open at 2:00pm.
Calgary Eagle - 3 pm until dusk “Reach for
the Gods” Dancer competition and After Pride
Parade Party. Fire and Ice Cd release presented
by Spectrum Promotions and Skylab Creative.
Immediately following the outlooks Street
Festival, please join us at the Eagle, where
some of Alberta’s hottest and hardest bodies
will compete for the centre stage at “Fire and
Ice 2004”. Pre-register at the Interactive Male
booth following the Pride Parade.
Detour - God Save the Queens Pride Day
Show. With very special guest Willie Taylor from
Vancouver. 2 Different Shows, one at 10:30
and then at 12:30.
Metro Boyztown & the Rekroom - The Ho
Show hosted by Margaret Ho. ShowTime at 10:
30 & 12:30 - Cover $3.00. Fairy Specials- XHiBalls $4.75 & Shooters $1.50
Money-Pennies - After Parade Party on our
Roof Top Patio.
The Verge - Parade after Party. Happy hour all
night long
by Sigrid Elliott from Chicago. Followed by DJ
Goeffrey Pye
Monday June 7
Friday June 11
Metro Boyztown & the Rekroom - Queer
as Folk night. Last weeks episode airs at 10:
00 p.m. All new episode at 11:00 p.m. Fairy
Specials- XHi-Balls & Martinis $4.75 20oz pint
of Kokanee $3.75 & Shooters $1.50.
Detour - 9pm until 6am FIRE AND ICE 2004
MAIN EVENT presented by Skylab Creative,
Lifestyles Condoms, Interactive Male and
Spectrum Promotions. DJ SERGE DUSCHENE
(Montreal), DJ DEKO-ZE (Toronto), DJ RICE
(Calgary), SIGRID ELLIOTT (Chicago), JAIDENE
VEDA (Calgary). 4th Annual All Night Pride
bash featuring world-class circuit DJ talent,
live vocalists, fire performers, drummers, hot
Abercrombie go-go gods from across North
America. Tickets on sale at Priape, Giant 45 and
all Underground locations.
Tuesday June 8
Metro Boyztown & the Rekroom - Fairy Flicks
10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Cum and watch a movie
on our 8ft. screen munchies and of course drink
specials all night long. Domestic Beer $3.25,
20oz pint of Kokanee $3.75 & Shooters $1.50
The Verge - Pizza night. Specials all night long
Wednesday June 9
Metro Boyztown & the Rekroom - Amatuer
Strip Contest. ShowTime 12:00 p.m. Cash
prize $200.00. Fairy Specials- XH-Balls $4.75
Shooters $1.50.
Thursday June 10
Metro Boyztown & the Rekroom - Mr. &
Ms. Hott Ass Contest. ShowTime 12:00 p.m.
$200.00 in cash prizes Fairy Specials- XHi-Balls
$4.75 Shooters $1.50.
The Verge - On The Verge of Fire and Ice
Fourth Anniversary Celebration. Live Vocals
Fire And Ice - VIP Meet and Greet Dinner
6pm until 9 pm at ESCOBA, 513 8th Avenue
SW. Meet this year’s performers, enjoy a glass
of wine and a beautiful dinner before this year’s
hottest party. Reservations strongly suggested.
Darren or Steve, 403.543.8911
Girl Friends - Amy Bishop at the Karma Cafe
2139 33 Avenue S.W. Starting at 8:30 p.m.
If you would like to join GFs at this event,
write us at girlfriends1@shaw.ca for further
information.
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Events Listing
Find out what’s happening around Calgary
Pride Events continued from following page
Metro Boyztown & the Rekroom - Cheap
Thrills Pride Show. ShowTime at 10:30 p.m.
Fairy Power Hr. till 11:00 p.m. Domestic Beer &
HiBalls $3.25 Shooters $1.50 Dance Late!
The Verge - Night of lounging around. $2.50
highballs till 11 pm
Saturday June 12
Pride Dance - Celebrating its fourteenth year,
the Pride dance on Saturday June 12th will
prove to be the most spectacular event of the
year. We have a new location, Hall D, in the
new Round Up Centre at Stampede Park. With
its vaulted ceilings and 50,000 sq. feet, there
will be plenty of dance floor, a state of the art
sound and lighting system (supplied by Allstar
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Show Industries) ten bar stations with full liquor
menu, and food available for anyone who gets
the munchies. Video projectors provided by
GayCalgary.com.
During the evening, there will be male and
female dancers, flaggers and a choreographed
performance by one of Calgary’s premier
entertainers, Nina Tron, along with her back up
crew. We have secured one of Calgary’s most
talented djs, DJ Mystare (along with other guest
djs) who guarantee a variety of the hottest
music.
Doors open at 8:00pm. Tickets are $20.00
and will go on sale May 14th at the following
locations: A Women’s Place Books Store,
Adult Source, the Backlot, Detour, Goliaths,
MetroBoyztown, Money Pennies, Priape,
Rainbow Pride Resource Centre, The Rek Room,
and the Verge.. Tickets can also be purchased at
the door the evening of the dance. Please note
that AGLC law will be enforced. Therefore, you
must be 18 yrs. of age and furthermore, if you
are under 25 you must have your I.D. with you.
No admittance without it!
Calgary Men’s Chorus - Concert at Vive La
Compagnie, Rosa Centre, U of C. With Calgary
Women’s Chorus. Tickets available at Money
Pennies and Priape.
Fire and Ice - Melt Down Pool Party. Presented
by Fire and Ice 2004 and GayCalgary.com
Magazine. The final splash before Pride comes to
a close. All the DJ’s, all the boys, add water and
STIR!! Party begins at 11:00am. Attendees of
Fire and ICE 2004 and guests of the host hotel
get priority VIP invitation.
GirlsGo - ELVIRA KURT! The Gateway Lounge
SAIT Campus Centre. For info people can look
at the web: www.girlsgo.ca or call at 403510-2502
Metro Boyztown & the Rekroom - Open
House/ No Cover. Fairy Power Hr. till 11:00
p.m. Shooter Specials all night long. Dance
Late!
The Verge - Start the night off with a nice meal
before the dance ..... dinner and drink specials
More Events will be in the June Issue. If your
event is not list, please contact us at 543-6970
or magazine@gaycalgary.com.
Accommodations
and Priape, 1322 - 17 Ave SW ●16.
Foxwood B&B ●12
1725 - 12 St SW • (403) 244-6693
http://www.thefoxwood.com
Brian Mahoney & John McNeill
#10, 6020 - 1A St SW • (403) 259-4141
Re/Max Reality Professionals
Westways Guest House ●13
216 - 25 Ave SW • (403) 229-1758
http://www.gaywestways.com
Courtney Sebree Aarbo ●24
1138 Kensignton Road NW • (403) 571-5120
Barristers & solicitors
http://www.csalaw.ca
Bathhouse and Sauna’s
Goliath’s ●6
308 - 17 Ave SW • (403) 229-0911
Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
GayCalgary.com Internet Terminal Location*
Businesses
4th Street Liquor & Wine ●22
1809 4th St SW •(403) 229-1919
A broad selection of spirits, wines & beer
A Woman’s Place Book Store ●28
1404 Centre Street South • (403) 263-5256
http://www.awomansplacebookstore.ca
Self help, spirituality, Gay/Lesbian, woman’s
studies, painting, children and health.
Adult Depot
626 58th Ave SE •(403) 258-2777
524A 6th Ave SE •(403) 264-7399 ●23
Sex toys, and Straight, Bi, Gay video rentals
http://www.adultdepotstore.com
Adult Source
10210 MacLeod Trail S • (403) 271-7848
1536 - 16 Ave NW • (403) 289-4203
2770 - 32 Ave NE • (403) 250-8225
1127 - 17 Ave SW • (403) 244-6537 ●20
3 4310 - 17 Ave SE • (403) 273-2701
Calgary’s largest selection of adult DVD, VHS,
toys and magazines.
B&D Emporium Inc. ●14
829 17th Ave SW • (403) 265-7789
http://www.bndemporium.com
Mon-Sat 10:30am-6pm; Sun 12- 5pm
Adult clothing store and accessories specializing
in fetish, leather, latex, gothic, punk, and
corsets. We have MOVED to our new address
Blubox ●15
1322A - 17 Ave SW • (403) 244-9500
Clothing and home furnishings.
Boot Boys Bath Shop
(403) 819-2415
E-mail: theboys@bootboysbathshop.com
http://www.bootboysbathshop.com
Bath Products, Massage Oils available for sale at
Pride Resource Centre, 1229 - 16 Ave SW ●17
Cruiseline
(403) 777-9494 trial code 3500
http://www.cruiseline.ca
Phone chat room and talking classifieds for
18+
Customers First Auto Care
221 41st Ave NE • (403) 276-8001
Brakes, tune-ups, general repair, insurance
reports, drivability problems, computer
diagnostics
Elaments
Marda Loop • (403) 242-0104
Salon and Day Spa.
Interactive Male
(403) 261-2100, Trial code 3418 or try 1-900451-3800 ($1.99/min)
http://www.interactivemale.com
Phone chat room for 18+
MFM Communications
(403) 543-6970
http://www.mfmcommunications.com
Web site hosting and development. Computer
Hardware and Software.
Priape Calgary ●16
1322 - 17 Ave SW • (403) 215-1800
Mon-Fri 12-9pm; Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 12-6pm
http://www.priape.com
Clothing and accessories. Adult toys, leather
wear, movies and magazines. Gifts.
6pm
Adult rentals, toys, movies and magazines. Gifts.
Inventory Clearance Sale on right now!
RiTo Styling
#5, 5308 17 Ave SW • (403) 686-8489
Unisex Haircuts, styling, massage, facials,
waxing and hair products.
Royal Flush ●21
2115 4 St SW • (403) 228-2934
Towels, robes and bathroom accessories.
Video Fantasy
104, 4202 - 17 Ave SE • (403) 248-8620
http://www.videofantasy.ca
Adult movie rentals
What’s In Store
1600 Edmonton Trail NE • (403) 276-3066
Used clothing and accessories. Also costumes
and rentals.
Clubs and Bars
BackLot ●3
209 - 10 Ave SW • (403) 265-5211
Open 7 days a week, 4pm-close
Business review in GayCalgary.com Magazine
March 2004 - Issue 5
Calgary Eagle Inc. ●4
424a - 8 Ave SE • (403) 263-5847
Open Wed-Sun 4pm-close
February 2004 - Issue 4
http://www.calgaryeagle.com
Rainbow Destinations
(403) 283-0294
E-mail: destinations@shaw.ca
http://www.rainbowdestination.com
Travel agent to gay destinations and just about
anywhere in the world.
Rainbow Pride Resource Centre ●17
1229 - 16 Ave SW • (403) 266-5685
Mon-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun & Holiday’s 12-
Detour/Arena ●5
318 - 17 Ave SW • (403) 244-8537
Open Thursday-Sunday 10pm-close
Professional Relaxation Massage
(403) 510-7572
Male to Male massage by appointment only
God Save the Queens – Every Sun. two different
sets, one at 11pm and then at 12:30am. Also
Sunday Night Dance party with DJ Jared K
For a Gay Time, Take a Detour – Every Saturday,
2 DJs and 2 Dance floors.
Girlz Night – Every First Friday night on the
Arena side. Includes “Best Breast Contest”. Live
band Parkers Lime, June 4
Kink Night - Every last Friday of the month
May 21st - 2004 Calgary Model Search.
Contact Len Before May 14th at I Model (403)
669-9408 or Reel Time (403) 802-2855.
Loading Dock ●7
318 - 17 Ave SW, side entrance • (403)
244-8537
Open 7 days a week, 3-9:30pm
November 2003 - Issue 1
Metro Boyztown ●8
213 - 10 Ave SW • (403) 265-2028
December 2003 - Issue 2
http://www.metroboyztown.com
Beer Bust – Every Sun, 4-8pm. Two Big Beef
bones $5.95. $2.00 Draft (12oz) Canadian.
Free Pool – Every Wed
Get Boned – Every Thurs. Two Big Beef bones
$5.95.
Dark Night – Every Fri. “Feel your way around
and come in the Dark”
May 1 - Kilt Night
May 8 - Harness Night
May 9 - Momma’s BBQ. Big Beef burgers and
salads for $7.50
May 15 - Uniform Night
May 21 - Hot Ash Night
May 22 -Leather Night
May 23 - Momma’s BBQ. Big Beef burgers and
salads for $7.50
May 29 - Chap’s & Spurs
June 4 - Spring Summer Collection 2004
Fashion Show at Metro Boyztown starting at
11:00pm
http://www.detourcalgary.com
GayCalgary.com Internet Terminal Location in
the Loading Dock area*
Money-Pennies ●9
1742 - 10 Ave SW • (403) 263-7411
Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-close; Sat & Sun 10:
30am-close
January 2004 - Issue 3
http://www.money-pennies.com
Check out our new look!
Saturday and Sunday - Brunches 11 to 3
Tuesdays - 2 Step Tuesdays. Come on down
for 2 for 9.99 Steak Sandwiches and two step
to the latest Country music. (Watch for Dance
Lessons ...starting soon)
Wednesdays - 15cent Wing Night
Sundays - Happy Hour All Day
Friday’s - Karaoke
Thursday’s - L Word at 7pm to 9pm
Monday’s - Queer as Folk
Levi Night. Sponsored by Priape. Come in and
enter to win a pair of Levi 501’s compliments
of Priape
Check the GayCalgary.com web site for updated
event calendar information.
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The Rekroom ●10
213a - 10 Ave SW • (403) 265-4749
http://www.therekroom.com
Texas Lounge ●6
308 - 17 Ave SW • (403) 229-0911
Open 7 days a week, 11am-close
Check the GayCalgary.com web site for updated
event calendar information.
Wednesday - Happy Hour prices on highballs
all day
Sunday - Happy Hour price on beer all day
Tuesdays - Karaoke 7pm to 11pm
The Verge ●11
4A, 2500 - 4 St SW • (403) 245-3344
Open Tues-Sun 4pm-close
April 2004 - Issue 6
Community Groups and Organizations
Aids Calgary ●2
200, 1509 Centre St South • (403) 508-2500
Non-Profit review in GayCalgary.com Magazine
March 2004 - Issue 5
http://www.aidscalgary.org
Volunteer Orientation and Introduction to AIDS
Calgary - May 4, 6-9pm. For more information
or to register, please contact AIDS Calgary
Challenging Stereotypes Workshop - March 6, 69pm. For more information or to register, please
contact AIDS Calgary.
Safer Sex & HIV/AIDS Workshop - May 11, 69pm. For more information or to register, please
Living with HIV/AIDS Workshop - May 13, 69pm. For more information or to register, please
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Apollo Calgary Friends in Sports
http://www.apollocalgary.com
Schedule and events are changing, please check
website for summer activities.
Wednesdays - League Golf. Glen Golf Course.
Tee Time start 5:30. Confirm your booking with
payments by phone or email every Sunday.
Contact golf@apollocalgary.com or by phone
228-1952
ARGRA – Alberta Rockies Gay Rodeo
Association
Hotline: (403) 541-8140
http://www.argra.org
ARGRA Dance - May 29 at 7:30pm. Dance cost
is $6 for members and $9 for non-members.
Country music until 10pm and hot mixed music
the rest of the evening
July 2 to 4, Canadian Rockies International
Rodeo. Watch the next issue for complete
details or check argra.org
Bear Back Calgary
January - Issue 3
http://www.bearbackcalgary.com
May 10th - Coffee Night at Timothy’s, located at
1610 - 10th St. S.W. @ 8:00 p.m.
May 15th - Bears do the Zoo for the afternoon!
Meet at the LRT station tunnel on the north side
of the zoo, by the mastodon, at 1:00pm. (Park
near the north parking lot for easy parking.)
May 20th - General Meeting at Money Pennies.
7:30pm.
May 29th - Bar Night at the Calgary Eagle @
10pm.
Between Men and Between Men Online
Sean (403) 234-8973 or sean@glcsa.org
http://www.glcsa.org/
Peer support, sexual health education for gay
or bisexual men, as well as those who may
be uncertain or questioning their sexuality.
Discussions range from personal relationship or
life issues, to sexual health and well-being.
Mondays - Meetings at Money-Pennies from
7pm to 8:30pm
Calgary Gay Fathers
(403) 777-9499 ext 2090
http://www.geocities.com/calgaryfathers
that MPs who support equal marriage legislation
are elected, and that those who would deny
lesbian and gay couples equality are defeated.
We have chapters in Calgary, Edmonton,
Medicine Hat and Red Deer. If you would like
to volunteer contact us at volunteer@equalmarriage.ca. Please specify in your email your
city of residence.
Choices
(403) 234-8973 or glcsa@glcsa.org
http://www.m2mchoices.ca/
Calgary Men’s Chorus
(403) 262-6295
http://www.calgarymenschorus.org
Choices provides tailored prevention and
education to Choices is a partnership between
GLCSA and AIDS Calgary. Choices employs a
harm reduction philosophy to educate men and
HIV/AIDS and STDs, so they are able to make
the best decisions for themselves.
Rehearsal – Sun at 6:45pm. At the Old Y
Centre, 213 - 12 Ave SW, main floor common
room.
Different Strokes
http://www.differentstrokescalgary.org
Swim Club
Calgary Women’s Chorus
http://www.calgarywomenschorus.org/
Dykes on Mykes
http://www.cjsw.com
Radio Show – Mon 8:30-9pm. Listen on CJSW
FM 90.9.
Peer support group for gay, bisexual and
questioning fathers. Meeting twice a month
Rehearsals – Tues 7-9pm. At the Old Y Centre,
223 - 12 Ave SW
Camp 181
http://www.camp181.com/
Check website for upcoming events.
Canadians for Equal Marriage
http://www.equal-marriage.ca
The FEDERAL ELECTION will determine whether
we have the votes to pass the equal marriage
legislation. We need your help to make sure
that as many supportive MPs as possible are
elected. Canadians for Equal Marriage is a
nation-wide, bilingual campaign made up of
individuals and organizations from all walks of
Canadian life and all political stripes, including
those with no political affiliation.. CEM works at
the grassroots, in the media, in Parliament, and
beyond. Our federal election priority is to ensure
GLCSA - Gay And Lesbian Community
Services Association ●1
206, 223 - 12 Ave SW, Old “Y” Centre
(403) 234-8973
February 2004 - Issue 4
http://www.glcsa.org
Girl Friends
http://members.shaw.ca/girlfriends
Girlsgo Productions
(403) 510-2502
http://www.girlsgo.ca
Event production and promotion in Alberta for
women. Check online for fun things to do!
June 5th - Lock and Key Women’s Dance Party,
Inglewood Community Centre, 1740 – 24th
Avenue SE
Heading Out
Sean (403) 234-8973 or sean@glcsa.org
Peer group for men who are looking for an
alternative social activity to the bar. Activities
vary and are fun and entertaining. The group
meets bi-weekly on Fridays from 7 pm to 9pm.
Illusions Calgary
#206, 223 - 12th Ave. S.W.• (403) 2348973
http://www.illusionscalgary.org
Social club for Calgary and area transgender
community members. Meetings held the third
Thursday of every month, from 7pm to 9pm,
with occasional Saturday night socials, from
7 pm to 10 pm. Illusions provides a safe,
discrete and welcoming atmosphere, in which
transgendered people can meet others of like
mind. Illusions offers discretion, acceptance,
compassion and a safe place to express your
gender. Crossdressing is the purpose of the club,
but is not mandatory.
Inside Out
206, 223 - 12 Ave SW, Old “Y” Centre• (403)
234-8973
http://www.glcsa.org
Peer-facilitated youth group for GLBTQ ages
15-25. The group aims to let youth know they
are not alone, and to connect them with their
peers. Every Monday, 7 pm to 9pm at GLCSA. It
is a funky and safe environment with a variety
of resources and activities.
ISCCA – Imperial Sovereign Court of the
Chinook Arch
http://www.iscca.ca
November 2003 - Issue 1 and December 2003
- Issue 2 For Crown for Kids
Sunday’s - Karaoke. at the Rekroom. 6:00pm to
10:00pm. 50/50 tickets.
May 7th - Erica’s Birthday Karaoke at Money
Pennies - Once again the ISCCA is proud to be
holding events at Money Pennies, thanks to
the wonderful staff and management of this
establishment. This is the kickoff to Erica’s
birthday weekend and the first fundraising event
held at Money Pennies. This fun-filled evening
gets underway at 9:00pm and 50/50 tickets as
well as shooters will be sold for charity.
Sunday May 9th - Empress’ Birthday Show at
Boyztown - She’s only been Empress for a few
weeks and she is already having a party! Join
your Emperor and Empress, along with their
guests, for their first fabulous show as your
current reigning monarchs. The show begins at
10:30pm and the covercharge is the low price of
only $3! As this is Erica’s birthday, make sure
she gets what she deserves and buy her some
shots from the ISCCA hosted shooter bar. $1.00
from each shot sold goes to support the ISCCA
charities.
Thursday May 14th - Shooter Bar at Boyztown
- Yummy shooters! Come on down and join the
ISCCA for a shot for charity at the Boyztown
shooter bar. Remember, $1.00 from each shot
goes to charity.
Friday May 15th - Road to Investitures Show at
Detour - Detour you say? Yes, the ISCCA will be
back at Detour to put on some fabulous shows
for their patrons. HMISM Emperor Alexander
and HMISM Empress Erica are gearing up for
Investitures 2004 and this is the first preview of
things to come soon. The show will begin at 11:
00pm and the covercharge is only $5.00.
Sunday May 16th - Road to Investitures part
2 at Boyztown - Hmm, can we say Investitures
are approaching soon? Is it possible that the
next Prince/Princess and Duke/Duchess will be
performing on this night? Who knows, come on
down and check out the show, it begins at 10:
30pm. A bargain of a covercharge at only $3
and don’t forget to mosey over to the shooter
bar for a shot for charity.
Wednesday May 19th - Wing Night Fundraiser
at Money Pennies - Something new for the
ISCCA this year, a Wing Night Fundraiser. Come
down and join members of the ISCCA for some
delicious wings and buy some 50/50 tickets
for your chance to win a little extra cash for the
upcoming weekend! We will be there at 5:
00pm so join us then.
Friday May 21st - Investiture BBQ at the
Backlot - YAY, it is the return of the BBQ’s at the
Backlot! Come down and join the ISCCA and
your Emperor and Empress for a delicious hot
dog or hamburger at some very fabulous prices!
A hot dog is only $1 and a hamburger is only
$2, with proceeds going to the ISCCA charities.
The barbie fires up at 5:00pm.
Friday May 21st - Stag & Stagette Bowling
Party at Mountain View Bowl - Ooooh bowling,
this sounds like a lot of fun! Have you been to
one of these bowling parties? Well, you better
come then for it is a lot of fun! This event is tied
in with Investitures as I am sure you can guess.
The cost to play is only $12.00 which includes
your shoe rental and three games. The evening
will get underway at 10:00pm and the address
is #11, 3919 Richmond Road SW.
Saturday May 22nd - Investitures 2004 - Seven
Brides for Seven Brothers, A Country Wedding
at Boyztown - It is finally here! Welcome to
Investitures, the night when the next Prince/
Princess and Duke/Duchess are crowned. Join
the ISCCA at 7:00pm at Boyztown to find out
who your next Imperial House members will
be! The covercharge for this event is only $5 for
what will be a very fun-filled evening.
Sunday May 23rd - Medieval Feast at the
Calgary Eagle - Another new event! Come down
and join the ISCCA, Emperor Alexander, Empress
Erica and their Upper House for a feast of
medieval proportions at the Calgary Eagle at 6:
00pm. The cost for dinner is $15.00.
Thursday May 27th - Shooter Bar at Boyztown Yep, it is that time again. Members of the 28th
Imperial House will be hosting the shooter bar
at Boyztown, some come down and visit with
them and while there, have a shot for charity.
Sunday May 30th - BBQ at the Backlot
- Mmmmm, burgers and hot dogs, gotta love
meat! The ISCCA will be down at the Backlot at
4:00pm cooking up a storm. Burgers are only
$2 and hot dogs are only $1, with proceeds
going to the ISCCA charities.
Integrity Calgary
Worship – Every Second Sunday of the month
at 7pm. Meet at St Stephen’s Anglican Church,
1121 - 14 Ave SW. Christian fellowship for gay,
lesbians, bisexuals and our friend and family.
New Directions
Drop in peer group to provide support and
resources for individuals who identify as
Transgendered (cross dressers, transvestites,
drag kings and queens) or Inter-sexed. Every
third Thursday of every month, 7pm to 9pm
at GLCSA.
Kitty Group
Phone: Nico (403) 605-6597
E-mail: kittycoffee@hotmail.com
Monthly Social – Every First Saturday of the
month at 7pm. At The Good Earth Café, 1504
- 11 Ave SW
Pride Calgary
Phone: Nico (403) 605-6597
http://www.pridecalgary.ca
Pride Week 2004 will be Sunday June 6th to
Saturday June 12th, 2004. See page 15 of this
issue for complete details.
June 6th - Pride Calgary Presents the
GayCalgary.com Pride Parade starting at 17th
19
Avenue and 2nd Street SW. Starting time at
12:00noon
June 6th - Pride Calgary Presents the Outlooks
Street Festival. Location is at Tompkins Park
between 7 Street and 8 Street on 17th Avenue
SW
June 12th - Hall D at the Round Up Centre on
the Stampede Grounds
Primetimers Calgary
Phone: (403) 612-2430
E-mail: primetimerscalgary@telus.net
http://www.primetimerscalgary.com
week period on Thursdays at 7pm. Call Trudy
or Krista at 585-7437.Next session starts April
15th, 2004, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The 10
session group will end on Thursday, June 17th,
2004. To participate, please call the exclusive
SHEQ line at 585-7437 (you may leave a
voice message for Trudy or Krista) or leave your
name and a contact time/number with the Gay
& Lesbian Community Services Association at
234-8973.
Small Change...Big Changes
http://www.smallchange.ab.ca
Prime Timers Calgary is designed to foster social
interaction for its members through a variety of
social, educational and recreational activities. It
is open to all gay and bisexual men over forty
and respects whatever degree of anonymity that
each member desires.
Speak Sebastian
http://www.cjsw.com
May 02 - General Meeting at the Old Y Centre,
223 – 12th Ave SW. At 2:00 PM
May 05 - Free Pool at the Eagle … 7 to 7:
45 PM
May 08 - Coffee Hour at the Bad Ass Coffee Co.
10:00 AM
May 11 - Card Games at 7:00 PM. Call Neil
May 12 - Free Pool at the Calgary Eagle … 7:
00 to 7:45 PM
May 13 - Cycling – starts at Bob C’s house at 2:
00 PM Call Bob
May 16 - Home Cooked Meal at the Calgary
Eagle. Call Neil
May 19 - Free Pool at the Eagle …7:00 to 7:
45 PM
May 20 - Dining Out – Chinese Buffet. Call
Dennis
May 22 - Coffee Hour at the Bad Ass Coffee Co.
… 10:00 AM
May 25 - Bridge Night. Call Neil
May 26 - Free Pool at the Calgary Eagle … 7:
00 to 7:45 PM
May 28 - Movie Night at Don B’s at 8:00 PM.
Call Don
May 29 - Beethoven In The Badlands – see sign
up sheet at general meeting
Team Calgary
http://www.teamcalgary.org
Sharp Foundation
Phone: (403) 272-2912
E-mail: sharpfoundation@nucleus.com
http://www.thesharpfoundation.com
SHEQ Soulful Healing Ego Quest
A workshop for women that want to be
themselves in a supportive, safe environment. It
is a chance to grow and share their experiences
related to women’s sexuality. Runs for a ten
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Radio Show – Every first & third Wednesday
from 9-10pm. Radio for the gay, lesbian,
bisexual, transgender and kink community.
Listen on CJSW FM 90.9.
Urban Sex
http://www.cjsw.com
Radio Show – Every second & forth Wednesday
from 9-10pm. Focus on sexuality; gay bisexual
lesbian transgendered and straight issues here
in Calgary and around the web. Listen on CJSW
FM 90.9.
Western Leather Federation
Coffee Night – Wed, 8:30pm. At the Calgary
Eagle.
Money-Pennies ●9
1742 - 10 Ave SW • (403) 263-7411
Open Mon-Fri 8am-close
Sat & Sun 10:30am-close
Solar Cafe
#100, 1011 1st Street SW • (403) 2326355
http://www.solarcafe.ca
Sunday to Thursday: 10am to 11pm
Friday to Saturday: 10am to 4am
GayCalgary.com Internet Terminal Location
Coming soon*
Timothy’s Coffee ● 27
1610 10th St SW • (403) 244-7750
Monday - Saturday: 7am to 11pm
Sunday: 8am to 11pm
The Verge ●11
4A, 2500 - 4 St SW • (403) 245-3344
Open Tues-Sun, 4pm-close
Restaurant review in GayCalgary.com Magazine
Victoria’s Restaurant ●18
306 - 17 Ave SW • (403) 244-9991
Mon Fri, 11am-close; Weekends 10am-close
January 2004 - Issue 3
The Wicked Wedge ●19
618 - 17 Ave SW • (403) 228-1024
Womynspace
(403) 234-8973 or womynspace@glcsa.org
Theatre and Art
Peer social/support group for women providing
an evening of fun, bonding, discussion and
activities. Meets every Friday 7pm to 9pm at
GLCSA.
Fairytales
http://www.fairytalesfilmfest.com
June 3-5, 2004 at the Globe Theatre. Check
website for more details
Youth 4 Youth
102, 1212 - 1 St. S.E. • (403) 283-8591
http://www.youth4youth.com
YouthSafe
http://www.youthsafe.net
Restaurants
Calgary Eagle Inc. ●4
424a - 8 Ave SE • (403) 263-5847
Open Tues-Sun 4pm-close
http://www.calgaryeagle.com
New Gallery ●25
516D - 9 Ave SW • (403) 233-2399
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 5pm
May 29th - The New Gallery and filling Station
Magazine Cultural Fundraiser. 2-6pm free
after 7pm $10 at the door. At the Carpenters
Union Hall, 310 10th st NW. Featuring music
by Calgary’s own: The Summerlad, Chad
Van Gaalen, Scum de Terre, The Bent Spoon
Ensemble, and The Waywardz. Readings by:
Claire Harris, Fred Stenson, Suzette Mayr,
Yasmin Ladha, and a whole slough of short
readings to celebrate Calgary writing! And a
Silent Auction and Sale of artwork by some of
the city’s and the country’s best and emerging
artists! Artist Trading Card session (special
addition) 5-7pm. Auction 2-11 w/ final bids at
11pm. Readings 7:30pm. Bands 10pm
Theatre Junction
http://www.theatrejunction.com
April 14 to May 15 - The Edible Woman by
Dave Carley. Tickets 205-2922.
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Ming
More than Martinis
By Jason Clevett
Review | Food
One isn’t sure what to expect when they
walk into Ming on 17th avenue. The name
suggests Asian cuisine, but as we discovered
it is so much more than that, with an excellent atmosphere and remarkable cuisine.
My companion and I started off with the Ginger Beef
with Jasmine Rice and the Baked Zebra. The Zorba is
hummus, herb chevre bruschetta served with grilled flat
bread. In the first of many unique flavor combinations,
the hummus and bruschetta mixed together remarkably
well and proved to be a perfect starter. Bruschetta is common in many restaurants, but in this case, it is something
truly original. The Ginger Beef with rice is enough for a
meal unto itself. The rice is perfectly flavored; the jasmine
is hinted at but not overwhelming, while the beef is sweet,
rather than the spicy version that some restaurants offer.
The beef is tender and not overcooked, and the ginger is
not overpowering. The crispy noodles are delicious and
add to the dish. Its no wonder this is what Ming is famous
for!
Our main course was also exciting. The “Red Square”
burger was tender and juicy, and the red pepper mayo
enhanced the flavor without overpowering it. The burger
comes with your choice of side, but we couldn’t choose
between sweet potato fries and pepper wedges, so we had
both. The sweet potato fries are cut thicker than in some
other establishments, and were crispy and flavorful. The
wedges were also quite good with a nice kick to them, and
both types of fries were delicious either on their own or
with banana ketchup, a sweet and tangy condiment that I
will definitely be seeking out to use in my home.
The “Path to Enlightenment” is another interesting
blend of Asian and Italian food, taking the flatbread
“pizza” concept and adding a yogurt base and tandori
chicken. The chicken was quite spicy, but there was just
enough chicken to make it enjoyable without being too
hot. The yogurt and cheese helped lessen the bite as well.
Although we were quite carnivorous, it should be mentioned that Ming has a number of vegetarian dishes as
well, all of which looked just as appetizing as our meal
choices.
At this point we decided to partake in some Ming’s
famous martinis. The restaurant sports 18 different types,
all named after famous people in history like Lee Harvey
Oswald and Jacques Cousteau. I had the Marco Polo, a
blend of citrus and coconut that would be ideal for sipping on Ming’s patio on a hot summer day while watching people go by on 17th Ave. My companion’s Boutros
Boutros was a rich chocolaty drink, ideal for sipping during dessert. For those who are not fans of martinis, Ming
also has 8 different cocktails, champagne slappers, wine,
and champagne including Dom Perignion!
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The Dante’s Paradisio was the perfect finale to the meal.
A spin on Tiramisu, with mascarpone, ladyfingers, and
espresso cake. The dessert was mind-blowingly good, to
the point where my companion was actually speechless.
It was decadent, but not heavy. Each layer melted in our
mouths. It is also an ideal sharing desert as it comes
sliced in two. For us however, well, it was so good we
couldn’t resist and ended up ordering a second helping to
send us home blissfully full.
Whether stopping for drinks and desserts or a full meal,
Ming is definitely a place to check out. A unique atmosphere that is ideal for friends your that special someone
combined with a variety of unique and tasty dishes makes
Ming a must visit.
Ming
520 17th Avenue SW
Phone: (403) 229-1986
Every day 4:00pm to 2:00am
http://www.minglounge.com
If would like to have your restaurant reviewed in an
up coming issue of GayCalgary.com Magazine or have
comment or suggestions of places to be reviewed, please
contact us at (403) 543-6970 or E-mail us at restaurantreviews@gaycalgary.com.
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ISCCA Coronation 28 Event Photos
Photos by Steve Polyak of GayCalgary.com Magazine
ISCCA State Dinner and Roast
In Town Show at Detour
Additional photos also available on the
GayCalgary.com web site.
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ISCCA Out of Town Show
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ISCCA Coronation 28 - Super Ball
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Apollo Western Cup Weekend
Apollo Western Cup Sporting Events
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Viva Las Vegas
Apollo Western Cup Dance
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PRIAPE
By Jason Clevett
One year old and counting
in Calgary
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For thirty years, PRIAPE has existed in
Canada. Based out of Montreal, Quebec,
the company does brisk business throughout Canada using its catalogue mail order
service. In July of 2003, local customers
rejoiced when PRIAPE opened a store on
17th Avenue, offering the convenience of
on the spot shopping without the wait or
shipping costs. Gaycalgary.com sat down
with PRIAPE’s Marcel Larochelle to talk
about the first year’s success..
How long as PRIAPE been in existence?
On November 11th of this year, we will celebrate our 30th
anniversary.
PRIAPE started in Montreal as a mail order business.
Why did you choose to open a store here?
Previously, everyone had to order merchandise through
the mail. That was the goal behind opening a store in
Calgary and Vancouver, so people can physically see what
they are buying. We wanted to cater to the clientele out
west and have them see up close and personal what we
have. The goal of the company was to have a store in the
two major cities in the east, Toronto and Montreal, and
the two main ones in the west, those being Calgary and
Vancouver. Everything for Calgary just fell into place so
rapidly that we were ready to go; we are still planning our
Vancouver location. Presently, Calgary is the only location
in Western Canada.
PRIAPE has a lot that is only available through your
store. The Calgary location alone sports more than
600 titles of adult film,
many of which are not
available elsewhere. Tell
us about what makes that
unique.
As far as film is concerned, PRIAPE is the only
Canadian distributor for a
number of titles. We buy
the rights from the US Film
Companies and are the
only legal distributor. So
frequently, but not always,
video stores that carry gay
adult films obtained them
through us.
How was the process of
opening your doors? Some
gay businesses struggle
with trying to find the
right location and other
hurdles.
It was very smooth. We
weren’t expecting it to be so
easy to be honest. The city
was quick to provide us with
the proper paperwork and
permits. The community
itself has been very welcoming, that helps a lot as well.
Our neighbours have been
very cool; the businesses
like to see places open and
create traffic in this area. A
Priape Calgary Grand Opening in October 2003
lot of the business on 17th is concentrated between 2nd
and 8th street, and now it allows people to come further
down 17th. We are becoming a bit of a community itself.
You kicked off the store opening with a Gala event.
Why did you choose to go this route, and what was it
like to put such an event together?
We wanted to do something special because there aren’t
a lot of gay stores in Calgary. PRIAPE already was an
established name through the mail order business, and
based on the large size of the store, we wanted an official
opening. It was cause to celebrate. It was an overwhelming evening because so many people came, and the community was out in full force to wish us good luck and see
the show. Production wise, it was harder to put together
because I was not yet familiar with the city. Finding the
right companies for camera crew, staging company, models and such required quite a bit of research. We had a
huge screen, and it was very visually appealing. We were
lucky to have Mr. Devin Mills host the show and perform,
and he did a fabulous job.
If someone hadn’t been
to the store previously,
what could they expect
when they come in the
door, and what do you offer?
We have our own clothing line. Our designer has
done an incredible job. The
entire line is not in the store
yet, but it should be here
in three weeks. We import
underwear and bathing suit
lines from Europe and the
US. This year, we are the
first ones in Canada to offer
AussieBaum clothing from
Australia. They were the
official sponsors for the Gay
Games in Sydney, so that is
very exciting. We also have
NYPD from the States; we
are the first to introduce that
line to Canada. We try very
hard every year to introduce
a hot new line that may be
well known elsewhere, and
we get the rights to bring
it to Canada. The clothing
lines are becoming more and
more important. The PRIAPE
line of clothes is sold in 17
different cities, such as Milan, San Francisco, London,
Paris and New York. We
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have just broken into the Asian market as well. We are
very happy with that.
What sort of clientele does PRIAPE get?
We have a mostly gay clientele, but we also get a great
deal of straight women who come in now to buy clothes
for their boyfriends, which is quite fun. They don’t venture throughout the store they mostly remain up front.
Sometimes they even bring their husband or boyfriend
with them. People seem to be venturing through the store
depending on their tastes. The nice thing about the store
design is that it is broken down, the clothing line is at
the front, the films and other adult products are in the
middle, and our leather selection is in the back.
The store has both a front door facing 17th Avenue
and a back entrance. Why?
It was strongly recommended that we have a back
entrance; we are glad we did it because it is very effective.
There are two reasons why we have it. First is that some
people want to be discrete and come in quietly and the
back door allows for more anonymity. As well, it can be
very hard to park on 17th, so it gives our clients space to
leave their vehicles.
Do you find a lot of your clients are from out of
town?
We have a lot of visitors from Edmonton. We also have
people who stop here all the time when they visit from the
states.
Do you supply mail order or are you strictly a retail
establishment?
At this point in time all mail order is still handled by the
head office and warehouse in Montreal. We are working
on a set-up to do western Canadian orders from Calgary;
we will see what comes of that.
Besides retail, what is PRIAPE’s role in the community?
This year will be a great experience for us because it is
the first time we will be a major part of the gay events in
Calgary like Pride and the rodeo. We have sponsor events
in Toronto for eleven years and Montreal for thirty, so we
have experience in doing it. It will be exciting to participate in these events; there is a lot happening in Calgary.
As a company, we have a lot of community involvement,
but this being our first year we have not done as much as
we will be doing. We help the Make a Wish Foundation.
We will continue to get involved with charities and major
events in Calgary like we do in Montreal and Toronto as
we grow.
What are the goals of the company in Calgary?
We are very happy to have achieved our goal of opening
here. The first year is often difficult and critical, and we
have done all right; we are very grateful to the community
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for giving us the support to get here. We want to be here
for a long time. We’re not here to pass through and go;
we hope to stay and grow within the community as well.
Priape
1322 17th Avenue SW
(403) 215-1800
If would like to have your business reviewed in an up
coming issue of GayCalgary.com Magazine or have
comment or suggestions of businesses to be reviewed,
please contact us at (403) 543-6970 or E-mail us at
reviews@gaycalgary.com.
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Just Ask Nina!
The Dish who dishes advice
By Nina Tron
Dear Nina,
There is this guy that I really like, a lot. He seems to be
interested, but this is where I always flake out. I seem to
lack the ability of getting past this point. I can make conversation, but I can’t bed the guy. Can you help?
Sexless
Dear Sexless,
Perhaps you should try being more direct. If you really want this man then make your intentions known. Be
bold perhaps you should lay a big old kiss on him when
he least expects it. You are holding back. Be bold, and
besides what do you have to lose? If you really want this
then you need to make the effort. Waiting around will get
you nowhere. You my child are the master of your own
destiny take control and good luck!!!! Be brave; be bold,
and be strong. This life is yours for the taking – now go
and get it!!!
Sincerely
Nina
Dear Nina,
I have this friend we’ll call Sam, and I am very worried
about him. The reason I’m so worried is because he is
having unprotected sex with multiple partners. Recently
another one of our friends was diagnosed HIV positive.
This had no affect on Sam. I am not alone. Most of us in
our circle of friends are also
concerned. But no one will
say anything to Sam, saying
simply “we all make choices.” I am not only concerned
about Sam, but the people
he is sleeping with as well.
Nina what would you do?
Concerned Friend
Dear Concerned Friend,
You have every reason to
be concerned. Your friend Sam is taking his and potentially his multiple partners’ lives at stake. If this were a
close friend of mine, I would sit him down let him know
what his friendship means to me and how his behaviour
is effecting the people who love him. And if that doesn’t
work, try a group intervention. Hearing it from all of his
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friends at once may wake this boy up. Ultimately the decision is his and his alone. The fact that your other friend
was recently diagnosed as HIV positive has had no visible
effect on Sam may just be a smoke screen. I’ll bet that
deep down inside it has him scared. Talk to your friend.
Let him know that there are resources available to him
through AIDS Calgary. But before you sit him down for
the chat, I would encourage you to check them out as
well, so you can talk about the resources available to him.
Yours truly
Nina
I am here for you, and I look forward to hearing from
you all, I can be reached at: AskNina@gaycalgary.com or
Mailed to Ask Nina c/o GayCalgary.com Magazine, Suite
403, 215 14th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 0M2.
You can also watch Nina every Sunday night at Detour,
318 17th Avenue SW, during God Save the Queens.
Other than the question, all personal information
(i.e. name, address, E-mail) will remain confidential.
GayCalgary.com does reserve the right to alter questions
for brevity and content. Responses are for entertainment
value only.
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Queer Eye - for the Calgary guy (or gal)
Events that happened around Calgary
Aids Calgary
ARGRA April Dance
Merlot
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Terry Stevens at Detour
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Kelly Ward’s
Birthday Party
Boy George at the Whiskey
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Spring 2004
Music with DJ Krazay Steve
By DJ Krazay Steve
Whether it be the playoffs, or getting out into
the sunshine, you’re going to need some great
music to listen to. We all need something to
blow the mind away as we are swiftly moving
into a strong sexual season, spring. I know I
sure do like to take long walks in parks down
the riverbanks. We all listen to our walkmans,
mp3 players, perhaps, the lucky ones an iPod.
Let us lock n load.
Check out some of these hot tunes ...
**** Nelly Furtado - Powerless (Widelife Club Mix)
- After hearing all the mixes, this mix is the winner hands
down. A swift walk down the river pathways, or perhaps
request it from your favourite DJ.
*** Sweet Rains - Slippin Away (Mike Rizzo Global Club
Mix) - If you’re into a trance mode, you can always listen
to this, which does trip me out. It reminds me a bit of the
mid 90’s house/trance. Very nice vocals.
***** Sarah Brightman - Free - Well this track totally
took me by surprise. This is so sweet that it makes a tear
arrive on sweet notes. Sarah is vocals again are out of this
world, amazing! Got to get!
**** Ingrid - You Promised Me (English Club Mix)
- Summer is coming at an alarming rate, and what better
to pick up your spirits than this summer tune. This song
is so “Cirque du Soleil” like, speaking of, do you have your
tickets? This song is not connected in any way to Cirque,
is it simply brilliant, like Cirque.
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Review | Music
***** T.O.K. - Just Got Paid - For those people who generally like Reggae Music, you have to check this hot tune.
Sure enough to have this full blast on the deck. Get those
pool n bbq’ parties ready.
**** LMC vs U2 - Take Me to the Clouds Above (Extended Mix) - Another pleasant remix. Puts you in a very
happy go lucky mood. I know Whitney tried this; it is just
nice to hear U2 in the background.
DJ Krazay Steve’s rating system
*ok ** nice *** stimulating **** pleaser ***** run & get it!
Good Luck Flames! If you wish to ask me to review a
certain track, then send an e-mail. I will try to give comments when due! music@djkrazay.com.
A Sure Hit
6th Annual Fairy Tales International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Review | Theatre
By Eric Berndt
Mark June 2nd-5th down on your calendars
for the 6th Annual Fairy Tales International
Gay and Lesbian Film Festival! This year’s
event promises to showcase top notch programming from around the world highlighting
the diversity of GLBTT communities. Organized by the newly formed Fairytales Presentation Society, in collaboration with the
Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers
(CSIF), the festival will include thought-provoking short and feature length films originating from places as far away as Argentina,
Australia and Bulgaria, just to name a few.
In addition to international submissions,
the festival will also accentuate entertaining
films from Canadian and American filmmakers. For the past five years, Festival Producer
Brenda Lieberman has ensured that submissions to the festival are diverse and include
a little something for everyone. “Whether you
are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered or
straight, this year’s festival will have something for you”, Lieberman says.
This year, festival organizers have brought in filmmaker
Allan Brocka to attend as a visiting filmmaker. He will be
on hand to discuss, among other things, his film Eating
Out, a surprising story about the advantageousness of
straight men playing gay to get in bed with the opposite
sex. “We are very excited to have Brocka join us at the
festival this year” says Lieberman, “His films challenge
our assumptions about how gay men are perceived by
society”. There will be plenty of films for women this year
too, including an afternoon of short films and the feature
length Argentinean film Suddenly, a black and white
Thelma & Louise-style movie about the camaraderie of
two women constantly on the run from the law.
When asked why people from the community should
attend the festival, the President of the Fairytales Presentation Society, Gordon Sombrowski explains, “Fairy Tales
is an opportunity to see great films on the big screen – for
anyone interested in film in Calgary. Calgary is the film
city in Canada right now, and the festival is a great way to
be a part of that.
“Many of the films showcased at the festival are from
different parts of the world with different perspectives on
life in all of its diversity,” he continues “and ones that you
wouldn’t otherwise get to see”.
While the festival has a gay and lesbian theme to it,
Sombrowski points out that, “This film festival is important for the whole community, as Hollywood and TV incorporate more and more gay themes, films seen at Fairy
Tales become more important because they don’t have a
very wide distribution. Modern film distribution of GLBT
themed film is not accessible to the general public, and
this festival provides that accessibility”.
The audience for the festival has been growing steadily
each year and has become a highly anticipated annual
event.
A Fairy Good Time
In anticipation of this year’s festival the Fairytales Presentation Society is hosting a celebration in support of the
6th Annual International Film Festival at Vicious Circle on
May 13th. All are welcome to meet the people behind this
year’s festival and enjoy the ambience of Vicious Circle.
Enjoy a few cocktails and nibble on appetizers while contemplating the treats of Silent Auction items including a
salon package, a weekend get–a–way, and Decidedly Jazz
Danceworks (DJD) tickets, just to name a few. The event
begins at 8pm and is sure to be a dazzling night not soon
to be forgotten.
If you would like more information about ‘A Fairy Good
Time’ on May 13th, or the 6th Annual Fairy Tales International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival on June 2nd-5th,
please visit www.fairytalesfilmfest.com or call CSIF at
(403) 205 4747.
See you all at Fairy Tales!!
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