All the Way with Venus Envy

"These days, Marshall [Haywood] and the fantastic staff at VE continue the day to day goodness of bringing shame-free sex information to the good people of Halifax ... The store continues to be a strong supporter and center for the queer and trans* community, taking part in pride, the dyke and trans* march, collaborating with all sorts of other organizations to make Halifax the amazing place it is."

Review: The God that Comes (Starring Hawksley Workman)

"What The God That Comes achieves, through the medium of rock and roll and Hawksley Workman's remarkable performance, is a visceral connection betwen this strange, ancient tale and its modern audience. No small feat and well worth the price of admission!"

For Raymond, and for all of the Raymonds, which is to say: for everyone

And, now, a being from the tribe of Love is gone and we are one less strong.
in a battle we are tired of fighting in the first place
lay down your arms.
peace is your birthright...

Trans* Rights: Legislation Alone Is Not Enough

If we are to see something other than a dismal repeat of history for our trans* sisters and brothers, we need to remind our governments that, hand-in-hand with any equal rights legislation, there must be policy initiatives and education. We can start by writing to our provincial Human Rights Commissions and our provincial education ministers.

Halifax Pride & NSRAP Unite to Remember Raymond Taavel

On Wednesday, April 17, 2013, the LGBTQ Community in Halifax will mark the first anniversary of the loss of Raymond Taavel. Taavel was killed in an assault outside Menz Bar on Gottingen Street as he intervened in a confrontation.

Live Art Dance Screens Dance Film : Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men

"Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men explores interwoven notions of loneliness, desire and trust. Founded upon the conviction that societal homophobia often results in tragic consequences, the work grapples with the disturbing forces that drove Nilsen to kill for company. Raw, rhythmic and powerful, DDMM loads the screen with muscular tension and desire."

PUMP Nightclub in Saint John Closes for Business

After less than three years in business, Saint John's only LGBT nightclub, located at 507 Main Street in the Port City, has called it quits

Youth Project Bowling Over Homophobia!

Strike out Homophobia is a bowl-a-thon fundraiser to support The Youth Project’s Education services!

Theatre Review: Tournament of Lies at Halifax's Bus Stop Theatre

The best I can say about Tournament of Lies, a new play by Evan Brown, is that it generated a lot of discussion

LGBTQ Theatre Artists Nominated Among Best in Theatre Nova Scotia Awards

"It's an honour just to be nominated!" Or so the saying goes. For just over a decade, Nova Scotia’s theatrical community has been gathering annually in Halifax to put that saying to the test. On March 25 at Casino Nova Scotia, awards will be handed out for the best work presented on stage in 2012. As in other years, a number of LGBTQ artists and queer-themed plays have been nominated.