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First off, we'd like to extend a big congratulations to RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4 winner Sharon Needles! We got wind of her win just as this issue was going to print, and what a great choice! Our very own Drag Superstar, Iona Whipp, was photographed by the talented Kate McLaren and chats with us about her experience. Also this month, Jenny Magenta glitters at the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival, John Caffrey gets all artsy with Kids on TV, DJ Kenny answers a few of our probing questions and we get to know the DJs at Vancouver's hottest new party, Chocolate Milk at Shine! Keep it sweet all month! V Editor & Art Director
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Vancouver's newest party, meet the DJs and learn the vibe. Local burlesque legend talks about this year's festival. Frontman John Caffrey chats with us about his artsy band. Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar, but we always knew that... Let's get Thumpy with Junction's Thursday resident DJ Kenny. Don't get lost! Find everything you need to know here. Can't figure out what to get mom this year? You'll find it here! Part 2 of Joan-E's annual list of her top 5 people. Yay, it's the return of our favourite travel hunk, Charlie David! Part 2, guest columnist Morpheous explains how to be safe in kink play. What did the third month of RuPaul's Drag Race have in store? The city's most comprehensive calendar in a new format!
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by jason goodwin
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o you remember when house was a feeling? When dance music wasn't on the radio? When people really were living their lives underground? For a handful of DJs, it's time to bring that all back to Vancouver. Chocolate Milk had its first incarnation in the mid 1990s at the Shaggy Horse, for those old enough to remember. It was a celebration of soul, acid jazz, disco and of course pure house music. These days, many clubkids only want to hear the same thing that inundates the radio, hopped-up mixes of
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dull-as-dishwater poptarts. Party-rocking has replaced the original meaning of house, and DJ G-Luve (with his band of intrepid DJs) has made a stand to reclaim house. Every Thursday night at Shine Nightclub will see the return of Chocolate Milk, for a new generation of clubbers. Maintaining the vibe of the '90s, throwing in some new jams, and celebrating the pioneers, Chocolate Milk in 2012 is set to dominate Vancouver's nightlife scene and bring us an alternative to the normal. House really is a feeling, so go feel it!
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DJ G-LUVE
1. Celeda – "Music Is The Answer" 2. Armand Van Helden – "U Don't Know Me" 3. Ruffneck feat. Yavahn – "Everybody Be Somebody" 4. Hardrive – "Deep Inside" 5. Cassius – "Feelings 4 U"
JAY DOUGLAS
1. Alec Carlsson – "Paris Fried Chicken" 2. Delano Smith feat. Diamondancer – "A Message for the DJ (Jimpster Remix)" 3. Wadsworth – "Lime & Pink" 4. DJ Mes – "Fool's Gold" 5. The 2 Bears – "Be Strong"
DJ COLEO
1. MAW feat. India – "I Can't Get No Sleep" 2. Cajmere feat. Dajae – "Brighter Days" 3. Elastic Reality – "Casa De X (Deep Dish)" 4. Salt City Orchestra – "Storm" 5. Wildchild – "Jump To My Beat (Todd Edwards Jump Remix)"
DAVID LOVE JONES
1. Joe Claussel – "Everyman (Re-Edit)" 2. Alexander O`Neal – "Lord (Samba Mix)" 3. Peven Everett – "Can't Do Without" 4. Drizabone – "Pressure" 5. George Duke – "Summer In Brazil (Promo Remix)"
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1. Evelyn C. King – "Love Come Down" 2. Whitney Houston – "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" 3. Sheila E – "Glamour Life" 4. En Vogue – "Never Gonna Get It" 5. Soul II Soul – "Back To Life"
MAXWELL MAXWELL
1. Daft Punk – "Superheroes (Maxwell Maxwell Remix)" 2. Zebra Katz – "Imma Read" 3. Treasure Fingers – "Rooftop Revival" 4. Blood Diamonds – "Heart" 5. Booty Luv – "Boogie 2nite"
DJ MUMBLES
1. Pleasurekraft – "Breastfed (Love Girls Mix)" 2. Little Boots – "Shake (Azari & III Remix)" 3. Chameo – "Wow" 4. Andhim – "Like A Wirsing (Hanne & Lore Remix)" 5. VCMG – "Flux"
Chocolate Milk for me is about the underground scene of House Music in the late 80s early 90s when everyone around me was discovering it for the first time.
To me, Chocolate Milk is about the stuff that started the whole house movement in the first place. The stuff that blew my mind as a kid and sent me searching for the source.
House music. It's a spiritual thing, a body thing, a soul thing... Vancouver seems to have forgotten about the true essence of house, and it's our job to bring it back!
Chocolate Milk Is about real music; the songs that are magical anthems, but not mainstream... With hints of acid jazz, latin, hip-hop, funk and disco.
The night Vancity has been longing for is coming to life. A cross between the best club night you have been to and a classic house party.
A half-dozen DJs decided to stop complaining about Vancouver's nightlife and throw the kind of party they'd like to attend: a musical odyssey!
Expect the unexpected. We get to play the tunes that first inspired us DJs, the obscure modern gems of today and everything in between.
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photo by shimona henry
"'Wow, you have cellulite just like me'. Yup – then I smack my butt."
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nyone who's seen burlesque in Vancouver probably knows Jenny Magenta, a local legend on the scene. Having been performing for just under 5 years, the glittery gal has established herself as one of the city's most respected dancers. Be sure to catch her at this year's Vancouver International Burlesque Festival. How did you first get your start in burlesque? I did a white face kinky clown duet at the 2007 Vancouver Burlesque Festival that was pretty crazy wild… But my first “real” number was at a fundraiser for former Vancouverite Malaika Millions in October 2007! She asked me to do a burlesque number and I thought, “hell yes!”. I did a comedic number about bad cramps. Things snowballed from there. You have a background in theatre and dance. How do you bring those elements into your burlesque performances? My training comes in whether I think about it or not. Classical ballet training provides me with a great sense of bodily control, knowledge of where I am in space on stage and general poise. My theatre training comes into play character wise. Many of my numbers are theatrical or “character based” and having this background really helps. I think it also frees me up to push the boundaries of what burlesque performing is to me. My new number I am doing at VIBF 2012 is “Bridezilla” and there is no way I could have done it much justice without my background in dance and theatre. The other big thing that comes into play in performance is the ability to deal with mistakes. I had to rip a bra right off my body once due to a stuck eye hook… The audience cheered! How do you see burlesque as an art form shaping women's perceptions of themselves? It can be a huge positive influence on women and their body image. It is quite common for both men and women to thank me for helping them see “real sexy” or inspir-
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ing them to see the beauty in themselves. I do think that there is a level of responsibility that comes with being a burlesque performer and most performers I know are aware of this glorious feminist perspective that we can promote. Photoshop is 20 years old and so much of what people see is not real now. By performing burlesque in bodies of different types, we can strengthen the overall consciousness around body acceptance. I take it as a huge compliment when people thank me for being me on stage. “Wow, you have cellulite just like me”. Yup – then I smack my butt. You'll be performing at the 7th Annual Vancouver Burlesque Festival. What can we expect from that and the festival as a whole? I am really excited about this year’s festival. I am honoured to have been chosen to perform as a soloist on one of the showcase nights and am hyped to be doing a really wild number! This year the festival starts with a full night of live music with burlesque at The Rio Theatre on the Thursday then both Friday and Saturday at the Vogue Theatre. These nights are featuring some amazing performers including legends Judith Stein and Tiffany Carter (both in their 60s), boylesque sensation Jett Adore and current Queen of Burlesque Indigo Blue. In addition to the headliners, we have many local, national and American participants who will range from wild modern burlesque to the classic sequins & fans. I think the audience is going to have a blast! Personally I am attending every night from May 3-5th because I don’t want to miss anyone! Other than the Burlesque Festival, where can people see you perform? I am touring to Seattle for June 23rd with Precious Metal and am excited about that. I perform all over, best place to find out about me is on my Facebook page Miss Jenny Magenta. I keep it updated as to what antics I am up to! V Read the full interview on www.v-rag.com. The Vancouver Burlesque Festival runs May 3-5th. www.vanburlesque.com
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"Guys that look like they woulda kicked the shit out of me in high school are pumping their fists and singing along at our shows."
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ohn Caffrey is an adorable bundle of creative energy and a real man about town in Toronto. The handsome free thinker gives us the deets about his great band Kids on TV and all the other havoc they cause. Tell us about how your band started?
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Kids on TV was formed in 2003; the music scene at that time in Toronto was really going through some interesting changes and shifts. It was getting freakier and less straight, white, and male. Will Munro's party Vaseline (where I was the resident go-go boy) was incredibly influential in the formation of KOTV. It brought so many people together monthly and was basically a rock 'n' roll high school experience for me and cofounder Mike e.b. Seeing artists such as Peaches, Vaginal Creme Davis, and Limp Wrist perform in the El Mocambo back when it was a more raw and dirty rocker bar... It was very inspiring and helped us envision how we would want to take the stage. As well, it seemed like everyone in Toronto was making great music and the city was being referred to as Torontopia because so many new artists were emerging and there was a strong sense of community.
Mike excitedly suggested we start a band because of our mutual love of music and I agreed. Our first show was as a 2-person act and was a very short set performed entirely from a bed on the floor of a club where the audience gathered around at us dressed in our underwear. How would you describe your sound? I always struggle with this question, because I feel our sound isn't consistent from song to song. I can easily describe the sound of a particular song but grapple with labelling our entire sound. KOTV explore house music, electro, rap, and experimental rock. I'd describe the live show experience as party time and spectacle. The comedian Nick Flanigan called our sound apocalyptically gay.Â
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by michael venus
Future plans and collaborations?
You also DJ. How did you begin that and what kind of music do you play? I began as a DJ nearly ten years ago playing a regular gig at a bar on Yonge St. I've always been a big nerd for music and love to share it with others. I drifted away from doing it for the most part until late 2010 when I bought some new gear and now I'm DJing practically every week all over the city. Pros and cons of being a queer rocker? Guys that look like they woulda kicked the shit out of me in high school are pumping their fists and singing along at our shows. That is a pro, this kinda bizarro world life turnaround. The con is the limitation of being categorized by only one aspect of my identity.
The new album Pantheon will come out this year, it's just being mixed now. Katie Stelmanis of Austra sings our cover of "Cloudbusting" by Kate Bush, the song is amazing. Diamond Rings and I have a man/man love song on the album too which I'm so pumped about. Who inspires you? The work of General Idea are a massive inspiration, surviving member AA Bronson is a queer Shaman to me. My dear departed friend Will Munro is someone I think of every day and he never ceases to inspire my work. Words of wisdom? In the words of anarchist Emma Goldman, "If I can't dance, it's not my revolution". V Read the full interview on www.v-rag.com. www.kidsontv.biz
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"The arts imbue society with ideas, and open minds to new ways of thinking."
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"My only real mistakes were the times that I let someone try and change me."
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ith RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4 just ending (congrats to our girl Sharon Needles!), Vancouver' own group of Drag Superstars has crowned their winner. February's competition Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar brought a bevvy of local talent, some new and some seasoned queens. As many know from attending the finale at Celebrities, the beautiful Iona Whipp walked away with the grand title. And rightly so, this queen has earned everything she worked so hard to achieve. Having starred in last year's production of La Cage aux Folles, Iona broke through to the mainstream and asserted her place as not only one of Vancouver's finest drag queens, but a force of acting and dancing talent as well. This gorgeous glamazon also happens to be one of our former Empresses of Vancouver, and has done so much to raise money for local charities and organizations like A Loving Spoonful, Dr. Peter Centre and Qmunity. Our hats (and in some cases crowns) go off to you, Iona! Our own drag superstar. Congratulations on your win of Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar! Can you explain to our readers what that event was all about? RuPaul's Drag Race teamed up to find Drag Superstars in major cities across Canada. Three weeks of competition, six challenges, countless costumes and one winner... Me! My prize was a trip to NYC for a party on the Logo/Absolut Tour! I am so excited because I have never been to New York. Â What advice would you give to up-andcoming "Drag Superstars"? First and foremost... learn your words! You can cover almost every sin with a wellexecuted lip synch. Secondly, practice in your heels! No one enjoys watching truckers wobble around on stilettos. Thirdly, Covergirl does not cover boy! Make-up is essential! Find a queen you admire and
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try to emulate or learn from them! I did that with Jaylene Tyme. She is a big influence on me. I love my Momma! You were in one of the last productions of the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre, La Cage aux Folles. How was that experience? La Cage aux Folles was nothing short of magic! I live for musical theatre and the stage. I was so blessed to be a part of it. It is an experience I will never forget... my first professional theatre gig! The cast was such a family, I loved every minute! What do effect do you think the closing of the Playhouse will have on Vancouver's arts and culture scene? First, I have to say that the loss of any arts space, be it museum, theatre or whatever, is a tragedy. The arts imbue society with ideas, and open minds to new ways of thinking. Art is creation, a touch of the divine! Without it, we decline into complacency, doldrums and mediocrity. Losing the Playhouse does not just affect we artists (actors, singers and dancers), but sloughs of designers, costume makers, set builders, directors, stage managers and musicians. I am sure the repercussions of this loss will be felt for years to come. I also hope that this shakes up the young creators of the arts scene to come together and create. They can fill a large hole left in the artistic landscape of Vancouver. To sum up, losing the Playhouse is sad, but I do have hope for the future. What's on the horizon for Iona Whipp? After the New York trip, I am focussing on Fit For A Queen which runs on June 2nd at the River Rock Theatre. A one-night only Las Vegas-style drag revue to raise money for the Shooting Stars Foundation. Get tickets at Ticketmaster or The River Rock! V Read the full interview on www.v-rag.com. Catch Fit For A Queen 2012 at the River Rock Theatre on June 2nd. www.ticketmaster.ca
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J Kenny has maintained a solid career on the Vancity nightlife scene over the last decade, spinning at some of the quintessential gay spots. From Junction to Club 23 West, Pumpjack to the Odyssey, and scores of Pride cruises, DJ Kenny is no stranger to the club scene. He knows his craft and continues to keep things fresh and hoppin' on the dancefloor. Let's get to know his inspirations while he's not busy pumpin' out the tunes! When did you start DJing? I started spinning around in the early '90s. Private parties and after hours stuff mainly. I got into DJing back in Kitchener, Ontario. I used to sneak into this gay club when I was under age. The only place the bouncer didn't look for me was by the DJ booth. I got to know the DJ at the club and the rest is history. What kind of music do you play? I would have to say, a mix of house, disco, electro, dancehall and a sprinkling of dubstep. I don't like to stick to one genre. Rock star moment? My favourite "rock star" moment would have to be when I was in New York a few years back and the DJ at the club I was at asked me to cover for him while he was using the "facilities". He was gone for over two hours! The place was packed and I worked the crowd into a sweat. He had a sweet collection of vinyl, which made the whole experience perfect. Favourite diva? Kylie of course! She beats all the odds. She doesn't listen to nay-sayers and her
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1. Burial – "The Kindred EP" 2. Cookie Monsta – "The AntiChrist" 3. Droon – "Cripple Fight" 4. Shunda K – "I'm Da Best (TrumpDisco Mix)" 5. Kylie – "Put Your Hands Up (Pete Hammond Mix)" 6. Asino – "Whack Ass Mutherfucker" 7. AfroJack – "Take Over Control (Ian Carey Remix)" 8. T-Total feat. Feral – "Phearsome Bitch" 9. Willow Smith – "Whip My Hair (Crizzly Remix)" 10. DJ Zinc feat. Warrior Queen – "Snipers' Den" music is the shit! Favourite gigs? I love spinning outside like at the 2010 Davie Street Pride Party. Musical inspirations? Oh, lots of people like Frankie Knuckles, Todd Terry, New Order, Dicky Doo, Duran Duran, PWL and Nicole Sukdeo. Other hobbies? I'm a film freak. Everything from John Waters to Hitchcock. I love collecting movies and records. I'm also getting into mixing and recording my own music. Is procrastinating a hobby? Where can people hear DJ Kenny? I just left the Junction so at the moment I'm recording sets for online use, plus I might be starting something new in Gastown. I'll keep you posted on dates. V DJ Kenny can be booked at kenmccreath@ hotmail.com, and on Facebook as Ken Mccreath.
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Graf and Lantz Bradley Grey Bag
Available at Caya, 808 Davie St., 2706 Granville St. & 991 Denman St.
If Mom insists on carrying everything with her, then this is an ideal gift. With large pockets, leather trim and a rich leather shoulder strap, it’s roomy and perfect for staying organized. www.thisiscaya.ca
And Co "The Supernatural" Sauvignon Blanc Available at Marquis Wine Cellars, 1034 Davie St.
And Co's The Supernatural is unique: passionfruit and guava, spice and honeysuckle lime and a luscious long palate. A perfect choice for Mother's Day brunch under $30! www.marquis-wines.com
Baci Eyelashes
Available at Sweet Adult Boutique, 1402 W. Broadway
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Does your mom like to glam it up a bit? The Baci Eyelash Collection is the leader in the false eyelash industry, with feathering, layering and facial lightening to enhance eye colour. www.sweetadultboutique.com
Enchanted April DVD
Available at Videomatica Sales, 1972 W. 4th Ave. (in Zulu)
Four women rent a chateau on a remote Italian island to try to come to grips with their lives and relationships. If this DVD doesn't excite Mom's love of costumed dramas, nothing will! www.videomatica.com
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nce again it is my pleasure to share with you my "five most interesting people" list. These are the people who have impressed me, surprised me, shocked me and made the LGBT corner of our lazy little beach town just a little more fascinating. As with every year, I am sure that many of you will agree and disagree with me, and that, my loves, is just fine by me. 6. Del Stamp Del works at Priape and is an acclaimed Vancouver DJ. A proud Newfoundland native, Del is a long, lean, tattooed, Adidas-wearing fixture in our Community. Being a Facebook force of nature, he has been suspended and thrown of FB on many occasions, usually for threatening to kill celebrities or for posting lewd photos. 7. Iona Whipp Iona is a Vancouver female impersonator who recently won the title of Vancouver's Next Drag Superstar despite a wig full of harsh competition. The title is somewhat ironic, as she is a past Empress of Vancouver and has co-hosted the Dogwood Monarchist Society's Wednesday night charity show for years. Arguably, Vancouver's most talked about divorcee, she is without a doubt one of Vancouver's finest and most accomplished drag queens. 8. Jennifer Breakspear The Executive Director at Qmunity for years, Jennifer has just accepted a new position as Executive Director of Options for Sexual Health BC. She is one tough cookie, having weathered the storms that come with an often thankless job as head of our LGBTQ centre. She has gone toe to toe with our queer media, whose treatment of Ms. Breakspear and Qmunity has often been anything but congenial. 9. R aziel Reid It is safe to say that Raziel, like many of those on this list, evokes a strong opinion. To some, he's a brat who is far too bitchy and talks about sex too much. Okay, but if you actually read his blog (the only part of Xtra! I still look at, breaking a personal rule), you will see that there is much more to him. There is a thread to the posts that is far more mature than some of the writing initially
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would indicate. Oh, and he's a sucker for promoting charity events... and I like that. 10. Ryan Steele Ryan is that guy. He is successful, gorgeous, sexy, charismatic, hugely popular, runs with the "in" crowd and is really, really funny. He is the producer of The Ryan Steele Show, and is perhaps our community's favourite bartender. His secret? He doesn't take himself seriously and always seems to make everyone feel like they are part of the "in" crowd too. V For Joan-E's full 10 Most Interesting People in Our Community, go to www.v-rag.com.
v-rag magazine #34
alex brown
may 2012
Who is your Hollywood doppleganger?
When I’m less beardy I think I look a lot like Paul Schneider, but in my current state I’m pretty sure my friends would tell you it’s Zach Galifianakis. Fave comfort food? Anything with gravy, like, I have a real gravy disorder here. I put gravy on everything. I’d eat it like soup if nobody was looking. This is more than likely contributing to my Zach Galifianakisness. Fave feel good movie of all time? Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.
I dislike both—a lot. Being a Torontonian I’ve got to go with Rob Ford, who, I think, is a straight-up, unapologetic bigot. He’s voted against funding for HIV/AIDS programming and won’t attend Toronto Pride. Also, we seem to have very opposing views on gravy. What one word best describes you? Infuriating. V
by michael venus
New episodes of 1 girl 5 gays air every Friday at 8pm and 11pm on MTV Canada. www.mtv.ca www.logotv.com
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Forced to choose... Stephen Harper or Rob Ford?
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can speak-sing out the praises of Argentina with the best of them, but unlike Madge my love doesn’t stop in Buenos Aires. Exploring outside the ‘Paris of South America’ has proved very fruitful, like my recent trip to Mendoza. As a disclaimer, I’d like to mention that no sensuous meal, breathtaking view or exhilarating experience described in this article will rival the pure bliss of simply men-watching in Argentina. First thing's first – I met a tall, dark and devastatingly handsome guy and we hit it off immediately with so much to say to each other we couldn’t express it. Marcello spoke no English and I managed to croak out, “no hablo español.” Armed with the fanciful ideas of all the innuendo we would be serving each other if our tongues permitted, we took off on bicycles for an afternoon of wine tasting. Two of the main industries of Mendoza are olive oil production and wine making. Greater Mendoza is the largest wine producing area in Latin America and one of nine cities worldwide named the Great Capitals of Wine, providing honeymooners (or interlopers like Marcello and I) hundreds of wineries in the region to explore. Our day didn’t end getting drunk, but it certainly started that way. Marcello suggested detox was in order and he knew just the spot – Cacheuta Hot Water Spring Spa. The spa has a beautifully appointed view of the surrounding riverbed canyon and the mud from its banks has healing properties for the skin. What are two dudes to do? We slathered each other up of course, like
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dirty little piggies and then sun baked on lounge chairs until we were hard as clay pots. Marcello coaxed me with his midnight eyes to lift my palms to the sun and receive its energy, “like the ancients.” It felt amazing to bask in the heat of my new Latin lover. Sun power. Man Power. I’ll take both please. Dining out is a major part of Mendoza’s nightlife and I do mean nightlife. No one breaks bread before 10pm. Los Chocos proved to be the most unique experience. It’s a gay-owned and operated restaurant serving a gourmet eight course dinner in a private home similar to the Paladares in Havana, Cuba. Special local Mendoza cuisine was complemented with perfect Malbec wines, wonderful company and amazingly creative food with mouthwatering flavors. After dinner, a leisurely stroll, perhaps some refreshingly cool crema helada (ice cream) and a visit to a local gay bar will be the perfect end to a fun-filled day. Either Queen or La Reserva Pub – the major LGBT bars in town – located in the heart of downtown Mendoza will be open and waiting to entertain you until dawn, or perhaps even later. No visit to Mendoza would be complete without Tango. Marcello pulled me into his arms and I began to understand why South Americans think Argentines are stuck up… it’s easy for a cock to crow when there’s so much to be proud of. Catch me if you can! V Where in the world is Charlie? www.facebook.com/OfficialCharlieDavid
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Morpheous’s Top Ten Tips for a healthy, kinky life :
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• Know who you are playing with. • If a scene goes sideways, don’t panic. • Yoga is great for enabling submissives and bottoms to stay flexible for extended bondage scenes. • Try flogging with your other hand to build up your dexterity. • Use lots of lube for anal sex and warm up by stroking the outer anus slowly and taking your time. Try a DP (double penetration) with toys for an intense orgasm. • A service-oriented submissive’s desire to serve shouldn’t be confused with someone who wants to be taken advantage of. • Crying is not a safe word. • Aftercare is even more important follow-
ing humiliation play than a straight up beating, because of the emotional overload involved. • Casual play partners are entitled to respect. • Kinky sex should be fun! Take your needs seriously, but remember that it is okay to laugh about mishaps. Look back and talk about things together so you can make things better for next time. By choosing an open or closed poly or an open relationship, you are opening yourself up to more than one partner on emotional, mental and physical levels. Discussing what is intimate and meaningful to you and your partners and establishing clear boundaries will help you all to nurture your relationships and have fun exploring others and welcoming them. Your sexual health and safety is important; there is nothing more expensive than regret, and making sure that your health is taken care of will allow you to concentrate on figuring out How To Be Kinkier! V Lord Morpheous is the author of How To Be Kinkier, published by Green Candy Press. Visit howtobekinkier.ca, lordmorpheous. com and facebook.com/KinkyBook to interact with the author, see fun kink videos, and ask any of your sexual health questions!
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hether you’re just dipping your toes into kink for the first time or have been a player in the scene for years and consider yourself more sadistic than de Sade himself, your health and the health of others should always be a concern. Of course, this applies to vanilla sex and relationships as well, but due to the very physical nature of kinky sex, it applies for our community twofold, not least if you decide to explore polyamory and/or open relationships as your leather life grows.
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the cabin in the woods
The Secret World of Arrietty
Take a simple idea about a group of friends travelling to a desolate cabin situated in the most remote forest in America, then stretch your imagination to the furthest extent possible to what could happen to these holiday-goers. At this point, you’ll be close to what The Cabin in the Woods is all about… The film offers horror fans a fresh and compelling narrative, something far from your generic teenage slasher flick. The overall claustrophobic and restrictive atmosphere is well established and compliments the script impressively, going beyond an average scare. Similar to The Hunger Games, these campers appear to be part of some sort of bigger picture. This develops the film, giving it a much more unique and revitalized feel, and raises multiple questions that become explored as the tale progresses. Without giving away key plot points, writer Joss Whedon and director Drew Goddard have created a very loving fuck you to horror fans everywhere. You think you know the story, but there is far from anything ordinary here in terms of plot and genre. It’s fair to say that The Cabin in the Woods isn't the best movie ever to grace our screens, but it’s certainly enthralling. It gives horror the spark it so desperately needed, drawing comparisons to what Scream did for horror more than 15 years ago. With solid acting, a compelling plot and an all around entertaining package, The Cabin in the Woods is undeniably worth your time!
Sometimes tiny people are magical. And sometimes tiny people are just plain resourceful. The Secret World of Arrietty is an anime film (dubbed in English) about a young (and tiny) girl named Arrietty and her tiny family who live in an old crawl space of a regular-sized house. They are called “Borrowers”, taking from regular humans only the things they won’t miss– sugar cubes, tissue paper, herbs—in tiny quantities, of course. Things get complicated when a young (regular sized) boy named Shawn spots Arrietty and befriends her. Things get even more complicated when the hateful nurse maid discovers the tiny family and attempts to destroy them, forcing them to leave their tiny home. While the Borrowers aren’t magical, the film certainly is. Director Yonebayashi unveils all the tiny wonders within a regularsized house, and how one might use protruding nails to travel within the walls, tie thread to fishhooks to scale a table, or protect oneself from danger with a pin. I was constantly tickled as I watched them confront each regular-sized obstacle in the house with some little household object or other. And while it’s never very clear why the nurse maid is such a crusty grumpy old bat, it’s not really a big deal; it is a children’s movie, after all. And there’s a certain Shakespearean comedic quality about the nurse that makes up for the confusion. All in all, a tiny success of an animated film.
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v-rag magazine #34 may 2012
heidi montag
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Just when I thought enduring pop icon Heidi Montag had turned her back on the music scene to pursue a career in... having lots of Twitter followers, the woman behind the best dance album of 2010 is back with a new EP. However, in true Heidi style, there's a twist. All the tracks are at least two years old and have been previously released. But why not? Each track on Dreams Come True is better than anything on MDNA and a timely reminder that the fading reality star succeeded where veritable music legends have failed - by making a truly flawless dance-pop album. Say what you like about this natural beauty, but there isn't a bad song on Superficial and she can keep recycling it from now until the end of time as far as I'm concerned. I just wish Heidi would release physical copies. With artwork this stunning, it would fly off shelves!
Okay, so there seems to be this new trend in music where a band/musician copies another band/musician, treats it as homage, and gets away with it. I blame Lady Gaga. The first thing I thought when I listened to the Nedry album In a Dim Light was Björk. This is primarily due to singer Ayu Okakita’s vocals, which have that same wispy/ powerful/accented quality that makes Björk’s voice so unique. Below that is some pretty heavy electro beats, courtesy of Chris Amblin and Matt Parker, that could also have easily been lifted from a Björk playbook. The problem here is that it’s actually a solid album. I like it a lot, but I feel like giving it praise would be akin to calling a greatest hits album or a cover band a musical triumph. So what I’ll say is this: if you like Björk, you’ll like Nedry. And I hope that as Nedry grows, they pull in some different influences, include more original content, and wow us with something unique.
VCMG stands for Vince Clarke/Martin Gore. Both were original members and songwriters for Depeche Mode until Vince split in 1981 to eventually form the bands Yaz then Erasure. In the following years, both of these men became regarded as synth wizards who undoubtedly inspired countless young electronic music lovers, some of whom would one day become musicians themselves. Vince and Martin reunite for the first time to create an album of retro-futuristic minimal techno to pay homage to the artists who were once influenced by them. Just imagine an '80s sci-fi movie soundtrack set to some beefed up dirty dance beats and you'll have an idea of what this album is like. For fans of either DM or Erasure, this collaboration is a huge deal as these artists successfully revisit their own roots while embracing some very contemporary techno sub-genres.
"Dreams Come True" by Pop Trash Addict Mike
"In A Dim Light" by Matt Roy
"Ssss" by Mumbles
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The final three! They are really milking this season right down to the very end. As of right now, there is still no winner... but there will be by the time this goes to print! Here’s what happened the past five weeks. Make sure you check out www.homorazzi.com for my weekly recaps and elimination interviews. Follow me on Twitter @TommyD and my blog www.notafashiongay.com.
episode 9 Frock The Vote
The most useless challenge I have ever seen on this show. They had to compete as if they were running for President. It didn’t make any sense because there were no guidelines; serious or funny? Honest or exaggerated? Phi Phi made a couple of racist jokes, Sharon was super serious and Chad was funny. Dida was lost and Latrice didn’t fair so well. Sharon won the challenge, while Latrice and Dida were in the bottom two. Dida was eliminated, and RuPaul revealed that an eliminated queen would be coming back.
episode 10 DILFs I'd Like To Frock
My vote from the get-go was for Kenya Michaels to come back to the show, and I was absolutely right about it! She was brought back for her fierce performances, but it was a revolving door just like Carmen Carrera last season. The queens had to drag up a bunch of real heterosexual fathers. It was a touching episode and in this one we saw a little humanity from Phi Phi, who won the challenge. Latrice and Kenya had to lip sync for their lives and Kenya was sent home… again.
episode 11 The Fabulous Bitch Ball!
This was a great episode! The final four were partnered up with a dog and had to create three looks; Dog Park Daytime Realness, Party Girl and Canine Couture! Sharon turned this challenge out and rightfully won. And my beauty Latrice Royale was sent home, one of the saddest disqualifications ever. She will definitely win fan favourite! This episode was followed by RuPaul Rewind, an annual recap episode. It was fun, with some nice insights and unaired clips, but bring on the finale!
episode 12 The Final Three
As with all three seasons, the girls got to star alongside RuPaul in a music video for the final episode. This year it was for "Glamazon", which actually turned out great! An anime videogame style video! Phi Phi rocked this episode and Sharon choked, so my money was on Phi Phi to win… But RuPaul played us! Last year it leaked that Raja won before the show even started, so now we have to wait for the reunion. And not only that, but I know for a fact they filmed three different endings. No one will know who wins until it airs!
v-rag magazine #34 may 2012
their jelly booties at Ginger62, 1219 Granville.
thurs may 3 – SUN may 6 The Vancouver International Burlesque Festival
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All good things must come to an end. We're sad to see this amazing party finish, but we'll be sure to make it one for the record books! The Cobalt, 917 Main.
Hustla Summer Slam
monday may 7 The Grindhouse
This month featuring a double feature of family values; Mother's Day and Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things. The Media Club, 695 Cambie.
thursday may 10 Lipstick Jungle
More sexy sexy ladies shaking Sundays
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Guess what? V-Rag and Hustla are teaming up next month! Join the celebration at The Cobalt, 917 Main.
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Chocolate Milk
Vancouver's best new party, a throwback to the days of classic house, soul and retro dance. A great lineup of DJs, check it out every Thursday at Shine, 364 Water.
Glitter w/ Peter Rauhofer
V-Rag's pick of the month, see the legendary Peter Rauhofer (Club 69, Twisted Records) demolish the dancefloor at 560 Seymour. Mondays
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POOL DJ DREW TOURNAMENT
$10 Pizzas Chef's daily $4 Hiballs/$6 creation Dbl Hiballs Jugs 1516
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SQUIRT EVERY BEARS, BATH 2ND FRIDAY/ & BEYOND NICK BERTOSSI EVERY 4TH
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Check out page 8 for our interview with local burlesque star Jenny Magenta and her run down of this year's Burlesque Festival!
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