GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

MARCH 19, 1993

POSTINGS

Ohio

Harvey Fierstein on premiere Gay Nineties. Gay news and features hit Cleveland's commercial airwaves starting March 26. That's the premiere of Gay Nineties, a weekly Friday evening radio show from 9 to 11 pm. on WHK 1420 AM.

Buck Harris hosts the live talk show, which is a mixture of news, features, interviews, community announcements, and call-in from listeners. The local and national lesbian and gay news will be reported by Karen Harrison; community calendar information will be provided by the Chronicle's Kevin Beaney.

The opening show features an interview with gay playwright and actor Harvey Fierstein, and a discussion of the gay political agenda for the 90s with the Center's Aubrey Wertheim and Leigh Robertson. The topic for the April 2 show is "Gay and Lesbian Contributions in the Arts," featuring David Witkowski of the Cleveland Film Festival. On April 9, catch Deb Dunkle discussing gay counseling issues. Safer sex issues with John Beres and Chrisse France of the Health Issues Taskforce will be broadcast on April 16.

Tune in on Friday nights beginning March

26 to WHK, 1420 AM, from 9 to 11 pm to hear about and support Cleveland's lesbian and gay community.

Turn over a new leaf at Earthfest '93--Tens of thousands of Northeast Ohioans will be walking, bicycling and carpooling to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Sunday, April 25 for the fourth annual celebration of Earth Day--Earthfest '93, presented by the Earth Day Coalition.

With the theme "Turnover a New Leaf," Earthfest '93 promises to live up to the reputation that earned it an "Excellence in Education" award from the Better Business Bureau in 1992. The event. organized by the Earth day Coalition is an Earthfriendly celebration featuring free admission to the zoo (RainForest not included) from 10a.m. to 4 p.m., along with environmental exhibits, educational displays, entertainment, a hands-on children's area, a Green Business Pavilion and more.

Walkers and cyclists can help fund Earthfest '93 and the ongoing environmental programs of the Earth Day Coalition by paying a $5 pre-registration fee by April 16 ($8 late/on-site registration) and securing pledges for the five mile trek. The walker or cyclist raising the most in pledges receives a pair of round trip tickets courtesy of

Southwest Airlines and there will be a raffle of prizes at Earthfest for all registered participants. Bicycles can be checked at the Zoo in a free, secure bike parking area. Free bus rides will be available back to public square from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

For more information on Earthfest '93, on becoming an Earthfest volunteer or to register for the March to Earthfest, call the Earth Day Coalition at 281-6468.

Rhiannon in concert. Oven Productions is proud to present live in concert, the acclaimed solo teacher, songwriter, storyteller and jazz singer Rhiannon, accompanied by Nina Gerber, Saturday, March 27, 8:00 p.m. at Ford Auditorium in Allen Memorial Library, 11000 Euclid Ave. Rhiannon is also a founding member of Voicestra with Bobby McFerrin. Her newest album Towards Home follows a very personal, moving account of a life of roots, of memories woven musically into a cloak that settles across your shoulders, warming you with it's intimacy. But it's that incredible voice that continues to resonate inside, long after the note has faded, that's most striking. Tickets for Rhiannon are now on sale at Gifts of Athena, 2199 Lee Rd. and the Bookstore on West 25th. Tickets are $13.00 in advance, $15.00 day of the show.

Opening for Rhiannon will be Adenkum, Linda Thomas Jones and Marcia Houston. For more information call: 961-4449 or 321-7799.

O.H.I.O.auction includes Martina's item--The Ohio Human Interest Organization, Inc., which operates the Gay and Lesbian Community Center in Lorain County will hold it's second annual Benefit Auction on April 10 at the West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church at 20401 Hilliard Boulevard in Rocky River. The event is scheduled from 4 to 6 PM and will include both a silent and live aution. Highlighting the auction will be a special surprise item donation by tennis super-star Martina Navratilova. “We just sent the letter to Martina on a lark, said John White, the volunteer coordinator at the center. "I was really shocked when I answered the phone one day and her personal assistant told me that Martina would be sending an item for the auction." Returning as this year's auctioneer will be Evelyn Hayes of Prosperity Productions. Hayes always makes the auction entertaining while maintaining a professional atmosphere. A wide varitey of items will be available at the auction including dinners, theater tickets, art, gift certificates, hand-crafted items

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HI, BABE WE ORDERED ALREADY.

TONI!

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AT CAFE TOPAZ...

YEAH, IT'S STARTING TO SHOW. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? THERE'S A BABY IN HERE!

I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE! EVERYWHERE I GO, THERE THEY ARE! IF SHE WANT, NO (ONTACT' WHY'S SHE

WHAT'S THIS NO CONTACT

FOLLOWING ME AROUND?!

DEAL?

OH MY GOD! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!

IT'S AMAZING!

IT'S HARRIET AND THAT SHE DEVIL SHE'S TAKEN UP WITH! HOW DARE THEY COME INTO THIS RESTAURANT?

AHH, SHE SAYS SHE HAS TROUBLE KEEPING CLEAR BOUNDARIES WITH ME, SO SHE NEEDS A COUPLE MOKMUS WHERE WE DON'T SEE EACH OTHER. THEN, SUPPOSEDLY, WE'LL BE ABLE TO BE FRIENDS. AS IF!

WELL, IT IS HARD TO JUST SWITCH GEARS FROM LOVERS TO FRIENDS WITH NO TRANSITION. TAKING A BREAK IS PROBABLY A GOOD IDEA.

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UH OH. SHE SEES you.

BRAISED KOHLRABI AND OKRA

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TONI.

WHAT AM

I GONNA DO? I CAN'T EAT WITH THEM HERE!

THEY'RE TURNING AROUND. THEY'RE LEAVING. GOOD MOVE, HARRIET.

YOU CAN LET GO OF MY ARM NOW. AND PUT DOWN THAT FORK

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IT MOVED! I DON'T TELLY FELT IT MOVE,

ME YOUR CLARICE! OH MY GOD! NAUSEA IS THERE REALLY IS A BABY IN HERE!!

COMING

BACK!

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