All of us at OUTLOOKS Magazine thank you for your support and loyalty this year. We look forward to 2010 to continue bringing you the best in GLBT travel, fashion, entertainment, and insight into the issues that matter to you. 
It's art; it's music; it's fashion; it's dance; it's beauty; it's costume party; it's... TOYLAND...
This Thursday, December 17, 2009 head to Celebrities Nightclub (1022 Davie Street, Vancouver) to get your holiday partying on! DJ G-LUVE and MAXWELL MAXWELL will spin your favourite top hits and holiday mixes. Be sure to visit BIG ROGER a.k.a SEXY SANTA and get your photo with Santa, available between 9pm and 11:30pm. KIKI LAWHORE, the night's SUGAR PLUM FAIRY, will also give some surprising performances. Wear your favourite holiday costume and come celebrate the Christmas Season! 
$10 ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT Little Sister's Bookstore. For more information, please visit www.cityoftoyland.com and join the official event page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=59236919508
For years, Palm Springs has been a favorite destination for the gay and lesbian traveler. Known for its 350 days of sunshine, stunning scenery and pristine desert air; Palm Springs is a place to relax during the day and party at night. This winter, exchange the jacket and boots for a swimsuit and sandals, and experience stunning natural beauty and endless outdoor activities. 
We love her music, her fashion sense, and her outspoken love of the gays: she is Lady Gaga! Join us inside the Haus of Gaga, as we get up close and personal with the pop sensation in the December '09/January '10 Winter issue of OUTLOOKS, and find out why she's earned her diva status. To heat up your winter, we head to Palm Springs to explore the offerings of this gay paradise. Then cool off with our look at Québec City and the winter Bonnehomme Carnaval. Check out "Trailblazers”—our new monthly tribute to the revolutionaries, style-makers, frontrunners and torchbearers from coast-to-coast. Also, be sure not to miss our insider with the fabulous Dolly Parton and a dish-fest with Elvira Kurt and fellow queer comedians. Make your holidays merry and bright with OUTLOOKS!
The franchise, representing 140 gyms and 27 countries, comes together to celebrate a state-of-the-art brand new location in the Calgary, AB downtown core. Taking place on December 04 2009, at 6:30pm, Gold’s Gym Eau Claire will play host to this grand event!
OUTLOOKS Magazine honours World AIDS Day today and pays tribute to the loved ones that we have lost. The fight is ongoing, and it is up to each of us to show our support and morale towards this cause and to defy the discrimination that exists to this day. Be sure to wear a red ribbon in remembrance and recognition of the importance of this day.
Position available for HEAT (HIV Education and Awareness Today) Outreach Worker.
It's here! The SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA second Canadian tour has been announced. The Top 10 dancers will hit 18-cities on a whirlwind Canadian tour. Finalists Amy, Austin, Cody, Emanuel, Everett, Jayme Rae, Kim, Melanie, Tara-Jean and Vincent are heading coast-to-coast where they will be showcasing their incredible talents to audiences nationally. 19 Entertainment, Dick Clark Productions, AEG Live and Donald K. Donald are thrilled to announce the second tour, which kicked off on November 25th, 2009, in Kelowna, B.C.
Highlights from each week’s SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA episodes are available on demand on the CTV Video Player at CTV.ca. For exclusive footage and clips, information on dancers, judges and choreographers along with image galleries, videos, forums, blogs from the judges and more, visit dance.CTV.ca
Take a trip through musical history with Stagewest Calgary's latest production, British Invasion! Written By Howard Pechet and Nevin Grant, this ensemble musical trip down memory lane features former lead-singer of The Guess Who, Terry Hatty; Season 3 Canadian Idol Winner, Melissa O'Neil; and local favourite Gerrad Everard.
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This thoroughly entertaining production features strong vocals from the entire cast and spot-on costume changes that really evoke each period and artist. Melissa O'Neil brings a seductive quality to each tribute, and manages to infuse a bit of her own vocal styling with each number. Terry Hatty can still wow a crowd with his strong vocals and ability to play to the audience. The rest of the cast seemed well suited to their strengths and genuinely had fun with the numbers, especially crowd favorite Gerrad Everard. With a great selection of songs, and backed enthusiastically by a live band, this is one show that should not be missed!.JPG)
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Oprah Winfrey came from humble beginnings and, over the years, built an empire that placed her as a figure that many hold near and dear. Her story is one that is full of triumphs, and come September 2011, she closes a chapter in her life by airing her final episode and saying good bye to The Oprah Winfrey show. Though certain never to fade from the spotlight, it is her past 25 years on the air that have provided indelible moments in TV history and earned her the title of the Queen of Daytime. Oprah is a friend to all, including the LGBT community, and for all her efforts thus far, we salute her and wish her further success... now possibly in the political arena. Stayed tuned, as we are sure to hear much more from Oprah in the coming years.
Splitting time between guiding in the Polar Regions, and freelancing in Calgary, Alberta; Photographer Kyle Marquardt spent four polar summersencompassing 30 expeditions in great places like Antarctica and thesouthern seas, Greenland, Svalbard and the Canadian Arctic. Inspired not just by the visions of these fantastic places but the grandbiology, deep history and geology that shaped them. Traveling withgeologists, biologists and ornithologists, it became apparent that theseworlds are a lot more than snow, ice, penguins andpolar bears. Join Kyle on an edifying photographic journey that’s a little more than just pretty pictures.
If you're heading to Puerto Vallarta to escape the brutal Canadian winter, be sure to book your stay at Casa Cupula. This intimate resort will charm you the moment you see it; with everything from the unparalleled views of Banderas Bay off of the terraces and patios (thanks to the unique way the propery climbs a few stories up a hillside) to it's close distance to the gay beach and bars.
Casa Cupula combines the sophistication of a fine boutique hotel with the comfortable ambience of a gay guesthouse, and was named one of North America's TOP 10 gay and lesbian guesthouses. Casa Cupula offers both bedrooms and suites with sophisticated modern interior design; with amenities that include gourment meals, three full-service heated pools, concierge and luxurious linens. 
For sophisticated luxury at an exceptional value, book now at Casa Cupula. Call toll free 
Evil twins, coming back from the dead multiple times, and wedding after wedding - such is the life of a soap star. Check out our exclusive with Thom Bierdz, star of the Young and the Restless, as he talks about his return to the number one soap opera and opens up about his own personal journey. Learn more about the 35th anniversary of Priape, and the man who started Canada's number one Lifestyle and Fetish retailer. Find out about Canada's new Queer Hall of Fame and see who the first inductees are. Read our insider with actor Leslie Jordan and see why he thinks he's the gayest man out there. Also, check out our Travel Section for an inside look at both Buenos Aires and Whistler.
The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE has come to Canada! Playing from October 14 through to November 15; be sure to catch this story of the Broadway experience, through the eyes of the dancers, in the following cites:
A CHORUS LINE reclaimed its place in the heart of Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 W 45th St) where it opened to rave reviews on October 5, 2006. Elysa Gardner of USA Today calls it “Exhilarating and endearing, it still has a freshness and fervency too seldom seen in contemporary musicals,” while The New York Daily News exclaims “There’s nothing better! The show thrills from the opening number to the glittering finale,” and Jeffrey Lyons of WNBC TV hails it “An American Masterpiece. A show for the ages.” A CHORUS LINE is directed by its original Tony Award winning co-choreographer Bob Avian and is produced by John F. Breglio for Vienna Waits Productions.
A CHORUS LINE recouped its entire $8 million investment after only 157 performances (19 weeks) on Broadway. It broke the theatre’s box office record 7 times in its first 5 months. A CHORUS LINE ended its Broadway run on August 17, 2008 after 18 preview and 759 regular performances. A CHORUS LINE, conceived and originally choreographed and directed by Michael Bennett, features a book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban. For this new production, Baayork Lee re-stages the original choreography.
The original production of A CHORUS LINE opened at the Public Theater’s Newman Theatre on May 21, 1975 and transferred to Broadway’s Shubert Theatre on July 25th, opening there on October 19th of that year. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Score and Book, and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. It ran for nearly 15 years, closing on April 28, 1990 after 6,137 performances. A CHORUS LINE remains the longest-running American musical in Broadway history.
Tickets for A CHORUS LINE vary in range depending on performance, seat location, and date of purchase and start at $61.15. Tickets are available through all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or call 403.777.0000. Group orders for 10 or more may be placed by calling 1.800.889.8457.
A CHORUS LINE is presented by arrangement with Broadway Across Canada and is a subscription offering of the 2009 – 2010 Series. Visit the official A CHORUS LINE website at www.achorusline.com
Toronto police have now released security camera video of the vehicle they believe was used in the death of 27-year old Christopher Skinner. The footage can be found atwww.globaltoronto.com/Memorial+Service+Toronto+killed/2133286/story.html
Skinner was on his way home from his sister's birthday party during the early morning hours on October 18. At the intersection of Adelaide Street and Victoria Street, he became involved in an altercation with occupants of a black SUV. He was then beaten by an unknown number of attackers, knocked to the ground and run over by the SUV when the attackers fled the scene. He was taken to hospital but later died.
Police are calling the incident a homicide, and have yet to classify the attack as a "hate crime", but friends of the victim say he was targetted because he was gay. The victim was not know to have a history of violence.
Several witnesses have already come forward, but police say they are still looking to speak with anyone else who may have witnessed the crime and are searching for the driver of the SUV.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Stacey Gallant at 416-808-7410 and Detective Doug Dunstan at 416-808-7406, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).
In keeping with this year's theme of Queer Bodies, Buck Angel was the obvious choice. Buck's message of empowerment has struck a passionate chord with folks all over the world. He is not only inspiring people to think independently and contrary to the status quo, he is re-defining gender and educating an entire generation on the fluidity of sexuality and identity politics.
"I love Canada!" states Buck Angel, "I have a huge fan base in Western Canada and Exposure: Edmonton's Queer Arts and Culture Festival has provided me with the perfect opportunity to visit that part of the country. My work has always been well-received by the gay community and to be a part of something that is a celebration of contemporary queer culture is extremely important to me. I was thrilled when the Festival organizers told me that this year's theme was the 'Queer Body' because everything that I do is about advocating for being completely comfortable and sexual in your own skin; I want to empower people to accept themselves for who they really are, regardless of what society tells you. I am all about thinking outside the box and pushing the boundaries of what is socially acceptable."
Buck Angel, the first-ever female-to-male (FTM) transsexual pornstar has created a Best of Buck reel exclusively for Exposure Festival. Audiences are invited to join Buck at the Metro Cinema as he hosts the screening while giving you behind the scenes stories from the making of the films, his thoughts on his work and to answer questions.
9:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2009
The Best of Buck Angel
Metro Cinema
at Zeidler Hall in the Citadel Theatre, 9828 - 101A Ave
Q&A and conversation to follow
Adult Themes and Nudity 18+
$10 at the door, Metro Passes Accepted
Film info:
The Best of Buck Angel
US 2009
30 mins DVD
Director(s); various
Then on Saturday, November 14 Buck will participate in an Imaging Salon at Latitude 53 Gallery (10248 106 street ) from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. where local sculptors, illustrators, cartoonist, painters, and photographers will use Buck Angel as the subject of their work. He will be posing live for the artists to be inspired and create. Participants will be required to bring their own supplies.
$5 suggested donation. This event contains nudity and adult themes.
Later that evening look for Buck Angel to make a guest appearance at the 18th Annual Loud & Queer Cabaret hosted by Darrin Hagen presented by Guys in Disguise and Workshop West Theatre at Cite Francophone (8627 91 Street)
7:30 p.m. $30 at the door.
Rounding out his weekend with Exposure, Buck will make his final Edmonton appearance from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday, November 15 at the Really Big Group Show held at Steamworks, the site of last year's hugely successful art installation Bathhouse.
Buck made history when he received the prestigious award from Adult Video News (AVN) for Transsexual Performer of the Year in 2007 for his groundbreaking work in the adult entertainment industry for which he has been nominated again this year. As the pioneer of an entirely new genre: FTM porn, Buck has received international recognition and continues to be a huge box office hit.
His live performances at the Edinburgh Theatre Festival (Scotland), Torture Garden (London), The Box (New York City), Goodhandy's (Toronto) and countless other venues worldwide, have attracted thousands of adoring fans and the respect of critics everywhere.
Buck has been featured by nearly every imaginable international media outlet in television, radio, web, and print. He has appeared on Playboy TV, The Women's Entertainment Network, the Howard Stern Show, Much Music, and others. He's been written about in The Village Voice, Rolling Stone, Time Out Israel, London, and New York, and other publications around the world, as well as Armistead Maupin's book Michael Tolliver Lives.
For more information on Buck Angel, visit his websites:
www.buckangel.com
www.buckangelentertainment.com
Exposure Festival gratefully acknowledges funding from: Edmonton Arts Council; Provost, University of Alberta; TD Bank Financial Group; and the Stollery Foundation.
Expose Yourself!
Heterophobia, a one-act dark comedy, first premiered at this year's IGNITE! Festival with Sage Theatre, garnering the biggest audiences in the festival's history!
Toronto has been named the host city for WorldPride 2014. The announcement was made today in St. Petersburg, Florida at the annual InterPride 2009 Conference. InterPride is the International Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Pride Coordinators.
As the leaves fall and the air turns crisp, turn your thoughts away from the coming winter wonderland and plan your escape from the chill! Check out the October issue for the 7 best tips to make your tropical cruise even hotter. Find out why one visit to Puerto Vallarta might be enough to call it home sweet home. Heading to the Olympics this year? Read up on where to stay and play, and learn more about the first ever Pride House. Also, discover la dolce vita with our look at the Italian delights of Sicily and Umbria.
