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by Joey Comeau Free at Venus Envy June 18th at 6:30pm

This trip started out as a discussion of how best to celebrate the life of Alexandria Tucker, a trans woman who was born in St John's, Newfoundland, and died in Victoria, British Columbia. It grew into a project which aimed to bring trans awareness, and suicide prevention information and support, throughout Canada. We agreed that the best way to do this was via a bike tour across Canada.

This workshop is a speaking engagement as part of the Trans Cycling Odyssey. We will be talking about our experiences of oppression as Trans people, Alex's death and its impact on our lives, the Trans Cycling Odyssey and Suicide prevention as it relates to Trans people.

More info: www.flyingtrannys.com

By donation
Tuesday June 20th 7pm
Venus Envy, 320 Lisgar Street

The Roadshow is an indie press touring circuit, an unholy combination of a vaudevillian variety show and a punk rock tour. Each month, three new lively indie performers pile in a car and do seven cities in eight days, doing shows with the bold guarantee: NO BORING READINGS OR YOUR MONEY BACK!

Featuring:
...literary grrrl JENNIFER WHITEFORD from Ottawa!
...classy dame ROBYN JEFFREY from Ottawa!
...ephemera artist DANIEL TRESE from Miami!
...puppet-packing satirist JEFF COTTRILL from Toronto!

Jennifer Whiteford lives in Ottawa, Ontario where she works in a bookstore, teaches college courses, and writes fiction. She is a nearsighted vegetarian with an allergy to cheese. Her personal zine of stories and comics, Matilda, just celebrated its five year anniversary. Jennifer's long-time-coming first novel, Grrrl, (published by Gorsky Press in April 2006) is a punkrock coming-of-age story set in Toronto's suburbs in the early '90s. To satisfy her internal music geek and her love of free records, Jennifer also reviews albums and interviews bands for Razorcake Magazine. Her online blog, www.matildazine.org, will delight those who enjoy tales of biking to rock shows and pictures of rottweilers.

Robyn Jeffrey is a classy dame who lives, writes, works and runs in Ottawa. She studied dead painters at Carleton University and creative writing at Humber College. Some of her work has appeared in Bywords Quarterly Journal. Robyn devours art and poetry whole-heartedly, the aftertaste be damned.

Daniel Trese is a self-taught American artist based out of Miami, Florida. He makes books from pictures, text, and ephemera that document periods and places in his life. His latest book, Walking Backwards, is published by Adolescent (a small company that is making work from a distinctly queer perspective). The book covers a period of eight months most of which was spent in Detroit, Michigan. Visit www.adolescentbooks.com

Jeff Cottrill is a fiction writer and spoken-word performer whose stage act uses elements of performance poetry, comedy, theatre, storytelling... even the occasional puppet. With a satirical, often darkly comic flavour, he likes to make his audiences laugh, cringe, or (preferably) both. He has also written film reviews, arts articles, and even (gasp!) relationship self-help. Jeff has featured in many Toronto literary shows as well as in several U.S. cities and even in London, England. In 2005, he released his first CD, Cracktastic!, and he has also had two chapbooks published. Jeff likes movies, travel, and puppies. jeffcottrill.coffeehouse.ca

Thurs. June 22, doors at 8:30 pm.
Venus Envy (320 Lisgar St.)

What's could possibly be better than a 100% silicone dildo? After all they can be sterilized, retain heat, have no scent or taste and will outlive the family car. Vixen Creations, one of the pioneering North American silicone toy companies, answers this question with the launch of their new VixSkin line of toys.

Tex, Bandit and Lonestar are the original line-up of VixSkin toys, with more soon to follow. They offer all the great qualities of any 100% silicone toy  (including Vixen's lifetime warranty) combined with the super-plush feel of Cyberskin and other realistic feeling materials. The VixSkin toys are dual-density silicone: they have a firm core overlaid with a fantastically soft & pliable outer layer. The result? An intensely realistic-feeling toy with none of the drawbacks of lesser materials - namely a tendancey to rip and an awful chemical smell. And did I mention they retain heat? Sweet. For anyone looking for a realistic toy with no compromise, these toys are for you:

• Tex: The original VixSkin dil is harness compatible base and a modest size that's not too big, not too small, but just right.
• Lonestar: A nice hunky toy, complete with squeezable balls. It may look like it's fit for a (size) queen, but the softness of its outer layer makes for a very comfortable ride.
• Bandit: Longer but slimmer than Lonestar, Bandit has a subtle taper from head to base and a g-spot/prostate-friendly curve … great for backdoor fun.

— reviewed by Maggie Haywood

The second edition of this unique book is full of practical information, resources and support all coming from the voice of a woman who underwent her own journey of a planned birth. It really did answer every question I had, and provided a lot of detail on topics I had never given any thought. She gives a lot of time to the big decisions in Chapter Two, "Thinking it Over and Making a Plan" which makes it a great read for anyone contemplating having a child. Topics such as the emotional and financial stresses involved, how to actually get pregnant, whether to choose an anonymous donor or seek out a donor you know, legal protection, creating a support network and the role of the non-pregnant partner(s) are covered.

Pepper understands that family can mean many things outside of the traditional, heterosexual, two-parent dynamic. If you are single, a lesbian couple, transgendered, bisexual or in a poly relationship you will find specific sections addressing your family situation. On the down side, having such a broad range of topics covered led me to skip many sections of the book, waiting to, once again, come across a section that applied to me specifically.

She is obviously writing this book from a very personal place, having invested a good deal of time, emotion and money into planning a pregnancy of her own. She came across many obstacles and wants to share those experiences with the reader. Unfortunately, in an attempt to bring her audience closer she peppers the book with  many autobiographical and somewhat repeptitve antidotes that this reader found distracting. That being said, it is this same autobiographical element that makes the book accessible, comforting and easy to read. I would recommend this book to any lesbian, bi, or trans woman thinking of starting a family.

— reviewed by Allison Hooper

With even the superstore going organic it was only a matter of time before it happened to sex stuff. And it's a good thing too. Sympathetical Formulas bring us three homeopathic, certified organic lubes for safe and healthy play. These vegan, organic lubricants are super-slick and latex-safe. Chemical-free, paraben-free, glycerin-free, and hormone-free, they even taste good! Or at least not bad. We're carrying four formulas:

• Original: great for all kinds of play, slippery and thick
• Raspberry: especially fun for oral sex, it actually tastes like real raspberries … because that's what it's made with!
• Menopause Formula: Containing homoepathic remedies proven to help the body restore its own natural estrogen levels, this fast-acting, topical gel provides temporary relief from symptoms of menopause.
• Post Pregnancy Formula: formulated to stimulate the body's natural healing response to the after-effects of childbirth

Elastomer is a great new material for sex toys. It's non-porous, latex and pthalate free and very soft. The Butterfly is made in Japan and has a shorter shaft and a larger clit area than most other dual vibes. The Butterfly also offers the ever-popular beads for stimulating the opening of the vagina!
Dual vibe, $119.95

Come out for one of Ottawa's best underground dance nights! Cutting edge beats of electro, breaks, house, and hiphop spun by veteran Ottawa DJs CPI (thetastates.com) and Chris Feela.
June 16th, starting 10pm, @ Shanghai (651 Somerset)
$5 cover
A trans/queer positive event.
Brought to you by the Trans Underground Alliance.

This monthly event is hosted by the Ottawa-Bi-Town yahoo group, and is intended for any bisexuals: male, female or transgendered. Attendees should be bisexual, bi-curious or bi-friendly/supportive and willing to learn from the group. Discussion starts officially at 7:30 but there will be a social time prior to the formal discussion. The social will be at the community centre (club) as well... come anytime after 6:30 and bring your own dinner if you wish to eat. Feel free to simply socialize as well.

Thursday June 22, 2006 6:30pm-9:30pm
Thursday July 27, 2006 6:30pm-9:30pm
Thursday August 24, 2006 6:30pm-9:30pm
Thursday September 28, 2006 6:30pm-9:30pm

Breathless Club, 318 Lisgar Street
Open event (not just for members). Any adult may attend (19+, ID required)
Free

Divers/Cine is a new event that will have monthly screenings of movies showcasing the Queer community. On Mon Jun 26 Screaming Queens: The Riot at Comptons Cafeteria will be shown at 7pm. Free admission, $5 suggested donation. Auditorium of the Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch.

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