Visions in white at New Dimensions

by Carlos Colon

Greeted at the door with a longstemmed white rose, doormen in white tuxes and a white searchlight illuminating the Cleveland sky, you ascend to the second floor of the New Dimensions and you enter the fantasy world of white. Immediately you are handed a glass of sparkling champagne, and are directed to the banquet table that holds a large and delicious array of appetizers.

With this setting, New Dimen-

sions 1st Annual August White Party got under way. 100 invitations were sent for the VIP Cocktail Party preceding the 9 p.m. festivities. Among those in attendance were Ray Wolf, Dr. Bob Benyo, Jack Campbell and his lover Mike Kent (both in their casual Florida whites), Sam (manager of Club Cleveland), Mary Norman of the Vaults, Chris Partis (manager of Club Akron), Mary Hartman of Stubenville and Jeff Quisinberry, manager of Club Toledo.

Disco music prevailed throughout the night, provided by guest DJ Ernie Dunda from New York's Studio 54. Resident DJ Eddie Benson graciously, relinquished his booth for the night. Dancers on the floor were treated to a new light show, while white clouds and birds hovered above. The bar was decorated with white illuminated columns, and bartenders appeared in white-face with bizarre makeup.

Spearheading this event were Shelly Hanselman and Tony Barta.

Jack Campbell (right) and Mike Kent take a breather during the festivities

Shelly and Studio 54 DJ Ernie Dunda during a quiet moment

Gyenge wins Mr. Club Cleveland

by Carlos Colon

John Gyenge was chosen the winner and Terry Talbot and Mark Luton the runners-up at this year's Mr. Club Cleveland contest. They were chosen from a feild of 19 contestants by a panel of five judges, all of whom were members of the non-gay community.

Mr. Tiffany Jones served as con-

test emcee, performing two musical numbers and asking the contestants questions about themselves during the swinsuit competition.

Gyenge was awarded a trophy and $300, and an all-expensespaid round trip to Florida. Talbot received a trophy and $150, while Luton won a trophy and $50. In addition, all three winners were given a year's membership to Club Cleveland.

Manager Sam Gliozzi staged the eighth annual event and selected the panel of judges, which includ-

ed model James Richard of the Acting Company at the Cleveland Playhouse, and Stanley Suchecki, senior stage manager, director and actor at the Playhouse.

Runnerup Michael Kent and Mr. Club Akron winner Michael Allen Martin

Local men take Club Akron, Mr. Stagecoach titles

by Carlos Colon

Michael Allen Martin and Michael Heslep were awarded the titles of Mr. Club Akron and Mr. Stagecoach respectively at a competition held Sept. 2 at the Stagecoach Inn in Akron. They were judged the winners out of a field of 15 contestants, and were awarded a trophy and $150.

The criteria the judges scored upon appearance, self-expression and swinsuit. The judges were John Whitaker, Valerie Hill, Leather Rick (president of Inn Men and the Skulls), David Nigham, Suzie Fraley and Steve Jobe, editor of Gold Newsletter.

Joel A. Brown, board clerk of Akron MCC, emceed the event and kept the show going while.the contestants were changing.

In addition to the top honors, Steven L. Dennison was named Runner-Up/Mr. Stagecoach and Michael James Kent was picked as Runner-Up/Mr. Club Akron. They both won a trophy and $75.

Chris Partis, manager of Club Akron, and Mike Doyle (manager). and Hartzel Harris (owner) of the Stagecoach Inn were co-sponsors of this annual event. Suzie Fraley and Lisa O'Neal presented the prizes.

All photos this page by Carlos Colon

THS IN 入

Terry Talbott, 1st runnerup; John Gyenge, Mr. Club Cleveland '79; and Mark Luton, 2nd runnerup

Emcee Mr. Tiffany Jones interviewing contestant Judges with Club Cleveland manager Sam Gliozzi Mr. Stagecoach winner Michael Heslep and runnerup Steven Dennison

GAY NEWS-Sept. 21, 1979