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GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE APRIL 16, 1993

MARCH ON WASHINGTON

Something for everyone in D.C. this weekend

Saturday April 24

Continued from previous page

Benefit Reception for Gay Games IV at Washington

Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave, NW (3 blocks from Dupont Circle Metro, Q St exit). 6 to 9 pm. $100 benefit reception features Bob Paris and Rod Jackson. 212-633-9494. Tickets also available at the door.

Salute to Military Plaintiffs sponsored by Lambda Legal Defense at the Ritz-Carlton, 2100 Massachusetts Ave, NE (Dupont Circle) from 6 to 8 pm. $75. Invitations available by calling 212-995-8585. Experience Greek Life, social gathering for gay sorority and fraternity members, alumni and friends. 6 to 9 pm at Badlands Annex, 1415 22nd St, NW (corner of 22nd and P). $5.

Brethren/Mennonite International Gathering including dinner. At Arlington Church of the Brethren, 300 N Montague St, Arlington, VA. 6pm. 3962951 or 328-7244.

Taps Ceremony by GLB Veterans of America at Vietnam Memorial. 6 to 7 pm. A ceremony of honor and remembrance. 802-479-7934. Peace Corps Volunteer Cocktail Party for meeting and networking with LGB Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. 6 to 8 pm at Herb's Restaurant, 17th & Rhode Island, NW. $10. 332-1114.

Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition Int'l Banquet and Reception for parents and their children. 6:30 to 9 at the Hyatt Arlington, 1325 Wilson Blvd (Rosslyn Metro) $10 includes dinner 301-762-4828. Unitarian Universalist Dinner Gathering sponsored

by Interweave, at All Souls Unitarian Church, 16th & Harvard Sts, NW. Meet at the church at 6:30 and go in small groups to various restaurants. 301-7766891.

Black-Tie Banquet for March on Washington Committee at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, 1250 S. Hayes St, Arlington, VA (Pentagon City Metro). 6:30 to midnight; dinner at 8 pm. $250-$1000. Guest rally celebrities. 628-0493 to reserve. Asian and Pacific Islander Dinner and Social sponsored by Asians and Friends, at Tony Cheng's Restaurant, 619 H St, NW, in China Town. 7 pm. $35 for buffet dinner and dance. 301-345-1230. The Dyke March starts at Dupont Circle at 7 pm. Join rowdy women including the Lesbian Avengers marching down Connecticut Ave to 17th St. past the White House to 15th St and on to the Washing ton Monument for a 9 pm rally. Free. All women welcome.

Lesborados Meet & Greet, a gathering of SM and leather women at The Phase, 525 8th St, SE, from 7 to 9 pm. Free. 667-1006.

North and South Carolina Reception at Dupont Plaza Hotel Ballroom, 1500 New Hampshire Ave, NW (Dupont Circle Metro). For all past, present and future Carolinians. $5-$25.

MOW Square Dance sponsored by Stars and Squares Forever. From 7 to 10 pm at Christ United Methodist Church, Basement Meeting Room, 4th & I Sts, SW. $5. Call 544-8330.

Spring to Life Dinner sponsored by Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund. Dine with celebrity guests in a private mansion from 7 to 9 842-8679 for benefit pm. details. PFLAG "A Celebration of Family" Reception at Hotel Washington, 15th & Pennsylvania, NW. 7 to pm. $35. 638-4200.

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Capital Metropolitan Rainbow Alliance Dinner Buffet at Quality Hotel, 415 New Jersey Ave, NW, near U.S. Capitol. 7 to 9 $30 in advance. 301pm. 270-5484 TTY.

Americans We, a concert featuring the combined bands of the Lesbian and Gay Bands of America. 7:30 pm at the Warner Theatre, 513 13th St, NW (Metro Center station). $15, $20, $25. Tickets through TicketMaster or Lambda Rising Bookstore.

Southeast Gospel Extravaganza sponsored by Inner City AIDS Network Peer Counselor Board. 7:30 pm at Mt. Calvary Holy Evangelistic Church, 2504 Naylor Rd, SE. Free. 789-4226.

AA & Al-Anon Speakers & Dance. Meeting from 8 to 9:30 pm. For location call 797.1358. NGLTF Fundraiser Concert with Romanovsky & Phillips, Margie Adams, Karen Williams. 8 pm at Auditorium, University of D.C., 4200 Connecticut Ave, NW (Van Ness Metro), $18. 332-6483 for ticket info. Furtations Concert, A Tribute to Michael Callen, to

benefit Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL). 8 pm at Hine Jr. High School, 8th & Pennsylvania, SE, 546-5940.

Evening of Jewish Lesbian Entertainment, Havdallah Service and commemoration of 50th anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising followed by concert. 8 to 11 pm at New York Ave Presbyterian Church, 1313 New York Ave, NW. $10 (more/less if). Concert features Alix Dobkin, Laura Berkson, Ruth Pelham and a klezmer band.

Natl Assn of BWMT Banquet at Georgetown Omni Hotel, P St at Dupont Circle. 8 pm. $40. "Breaking the Chains of Isms" will be addressed by Dr. John

E. Bush, keynote speaker. 301-670-6842.

Events are listed by time of day

Dance Performance by Jacqueline Knoops and Dancers. Performance of "Anatomy of a Scream" at Dance Place, 3225 8th St, NE (2 blocks from Brookland/CUA Metro). $10, $8. 269-1600. "Freedom Reigns Dance at the DC Armory (Stadium/Armory Metro) from 8 pm to 2 am. $30, benefits MOW.

Fruit and Nut Bar Gathering of mental health consumers, ex-patients, and survivors of psychiatry to discuss the challenges of belonging to two stigmatized-oppressed groups. 8 to 10 pm at the Days InnDowntown, Caucus Room, 12th & K Sts, NW. Free.

Gay Spirit Meditation from 8 to 9 pm at the Lincoln Memorial; a gathering to set the stage for a peace ful, loving, joyful March on Washington. Michigan State University GALA Reunion at Dignity Center, 1802 1/2 T St, NW (Dupont Circle Metro) from 8 to 10 pm. 986-6532. Venus Rising--A Celebration for Women sponsored by Bon Vivant and Party Girl Productions, from 9 pm to 2 am at Blossoms, Old Post Office Pavillion, 12th & Pennsylvania, NW(Federal Triangle Metro). $5 members, $10 others. D.J. Jame Foks, non-stop dancing, fun, giveaways and creative entertainment. 301-840-8402.

BI Celebration--Dance from 9 pm to 1 am at George Washington University, 21st & H Sts, NW (Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro). Sponsors include BiNet USA. $12, $8. 767-1755...

The Countdown Party II sponsored by Entre Nous (California). At ANA Westin off Dupont Circle from 9 pm to 2 am. $20.

Student Dance at George Washington University, 21st & H Sts, NW (Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro) from 9 pm to midnight. $8. 338-1582.

Sunday April 25

Missing in Action: a massive display board at the Mall

will be covered with swatches of fabric represent ing people at home who cannot attend the March. Each swatch will have the person's name and message. All day...

Event for Children sponsored by Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition, on the Mall next to the Carousel, across from the Smithsonian Castle. An area where parents can entertain their children, change diapers, meet other parents. All day. 301-762-4828. International Human Rights Breakfast sponsored by Amnesty International and others, from 8 to 11 am. Breakfast meeting in solidarity with victims of lesbian and gay human rights violations throughout the worls. Free. Call 775-5161 for location. "Step-off" Breakfast sponsored by Gay & Lesbian Attorneys of Washington and Natl L/G Law Assn. 8 to 10 am at Marvin Center of George Washington University, 800 21st St, NW, (between G & H Sts, Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro). Roberta Achtenberg is keynote speaker. $10 at the door. 389-0161. Capital Metropolitan Rainbow Alliance Breakfast at Quality Hotel, 415 New Jersey Ave, NW. Breakfast for deaf marchers starting at 8 am. $18. 301270-5484 TTY.

March Kickoff Service sponsored by Lutherans Concerned at Augustana Lutheran Church, New Hampshire & V, NW, at 8:30 am.

UFMCC Communion Service and Christening the Lincoln Memorial, 8:30 am. Interfaith Service "Not Condemned, Not Ashamed, Not Divided" sponsored by Faith Temple. At the District Building, District Chambers, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, from 9 to 11 am.

The March on Washington will start at 12 noon Sunday from the southwest corner of the Washington Monument grounds, head north on 17th St. (see map, page 21), circle around the White House and onto Pennsylvania Ave. toward the Capitol, where it will end at the National Mall in front of the Capitol. Stages with performers and speakers will be at both ends of the route.

March assembly begins at 9:00 am at the kickoff site. Ohio speakers will appear at 11:00 am on the kickoff site stage, which will have entertainment from 9:00 am on.

Gay Rites Dance at the Washington Hilton, 1919

Connecticut Ave, NW (Dupont Circle Metro) from 9 pm to 3 am. "Get down and grind." Sponsored by HRCF, NGLTF, MOW. $20 in advance (TicketMaster), $30 at the door. 648-4160 for info. Capital Metropolitan Rainbow Alliance Entertain-

ment at Quality Hotel, 415 New Jersey Ave, NW. 9 pm to midnight. $5. 301-270-5484 TTY. Yale & Duke Gay & Lesbian Alumni/ae & Students

Reception beginning at 9 pm at a private home. Call 232-7190 for info. Filmfest DC, "Silverlake Life: The View From Here," won Grand Jury Prize for best documentary at this year's Sundance, and best gay film at Berlin Film Festival. 9 pm at Cineplex Odeon Jenifer, 5252 Wisconsin Ave, NW (Friendship Heights Metro). $6.50. Part of the Washington DC International Film Festival.

Radical Faerie Drumming and Dancing beginning

9:30 pm at Dupont Circle Fountain. 301-907-6837. March on Washington Party starting at 10 pm at Tracks, 57 L St, SE (Navy Yard Metro). 488-3320. Spring to Life Concert & Dance sponsored by tory Fund, at Post Office Pavillion, 12th & Pennsylvania, NW (Federal Triangle Metro). 10 pm to am; concert features RuPaul and Rozalla. $40, tickets can be purchased through TicketMaster. 842-8679 for info.

House Party sponsored by Delta Elite Club, 3734 10th St, NE. Midnight-5 am. $4. 529-0626.

Saturday and Sunday April 24-25 Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt Display on the

Mall at 14th St, from 10 am to 6pm. Consists of new panels brought in person during the weekend which will be pinned directly onto a display of 240 signa ture squares. 822-7753.

Saturday to Monday April 24-26

"Beyond Loss"--Art in the Era of AIDS Exhibit at Washington Projects for the Arts, 400 7th St, NW, entrance on D St (Archives Metro). 11 am to 8 pm Sat and Sun, 11 am to 6 pm Mon. Free. The film "Sex Is. 66 by Marc Huestis & Laurance Helman at Biograph Theatre, 2819 M St, NW (Foggy Bottom Metro). See newspaper for times. The film explores the attitudes of a diverse group of gay men toward sex and sexuality in the age of AIDS. 333-2696.

Morning Stage and Assembly Rally, 9 am on the Washington Monument Grounds.

Tennessee State Continental Breakfast at 9 am sponsored by Pride Info Line. 615-269-3480 for location.

Service for Marchers sponsored by Interweave at All Souls Unitarian Church, 16th & Harvard Sts, NW. Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service features president William Schulz. 9:30 am. Worship Service sponsored by GLAD, is a traditional service including music, communion, scripture, prayer and a message from Rev. Christine Leslie from New Jersey. 9:30 to 10:30 am at National City Christian Church, Howland Center, 5 Thomas Circle, NW.

Biblical Self-Defense Workshop sponsored by Presbyterians for Lesbian and Gay Concerns; examines Biblical passages used against homosexuality; explores interpretations of scripture. Starts at 9:30 am at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St, SW. $30. 397-5585 or 332-8143. Planning Meeting for Arts Network sponsored by ACMOW and District of Columbia Arts Center. 10 am to noon. Contact Shannon Kennedy at 301890-3934.

The March will start at 12 noon from the southwest corner ofthe Washington Monument grounds, head north on 17th St., circle around the White House and onto Pennsylvania Ave toward the Capitol where it will end at the Mall in front of the Capitol. Stages with performers and speakers will be at both ends of the route.

Open Bar sponsored by Ladies for the 80's at the Spy Club, 805 15th St, NW (between H & I Sts in the alley; McPherson Square Metro). 4 to 5 pm. "She" Tea-Ladies' Tea Dance at Club Zei, 1415 Zei

Alley (on 14th St, NW, between H & 1; McPherson Square Metro). 4 to 8 pm. $8. Non-stop dancing in D.C.'s most chic 3-level nightclub. Catholic Mass sponsored by Dignity, at 1820 Connecticut Ave, NW (2 1/2 blocks north of Dupont Circle Metro). 4:30 pm.

People of Color Victory Party--Social Clique "An Affair to Remember" at the Brass Rail Club, 476 K St, NW from 5 to 10 pm. $6. 301-386-0758. Movement for a New Society Reunion for former members and friends beginning at 5 pm at Milo's, 2142 Pennsylvania Ave, NW (near GWU Metro). 332-8863.

Celebration After the March sponsored by Black Lesbian Support Group of Whitman Walker, from 6 pm to 2 amat 516 8th St, SE at the Hill (two blocks from Eastern Market Metro). $7, features Evelyn Harris, lip sync artists, buffet and dancing. 4249866.

Festival Communion Worship sponsored by Lutherans Concerned, at Reformation Lutheran Church, 212 East Capitol. 6 pm.

Dance on Washington sponsored by American Foundation for AIDS Research. 7 pm to 2 am at the Grand Hall of the National Building Museum, 401 F St, NW (Judiciary Square Metro). $30 in advance (TicketMaster), $40 at the door if available. Divas: Simply Singing! Concert features Thelma Houston, Melba Moore, Brenda Russell, Valerie Simpson, Mary Wilson, Liz Torres, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Marsha Warfield and more. 7:30 pm. Sponsored by Natl Minority AIDS Council. $25-$50 and up. 544-1076.4

Mr. Back Door Pub Contest sponsored by DC POC Caucus, at Back Door Pub, 1106 8th St, SE. $5.. 7:30. 546-5979

Service and Reception sponsored by Interweave at Sojourner Truth UU Church, 9th & Pennsylvania, SE (Center for Youth Services; Eastern Market Metro). at 7:30 pm. 301-776-6891. Disappear Fear with Ellen James Society concert at Nightclub 930, 930 F St, NW. $8. 7:30 pm. Pre-Action Meeting for Monday nonviolent civil disobedience, sponsored by Human Rights Action for Health Care. 8 pm at First Congregational Church, 10th & G Sts, NW (Metro Center station). Flirtations Concert, A Tribute to Michael Callen, to

benefit Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL). 8 pm at Hine Jr. High School, 8th & Pennsylvania, SE, 546-5940.

Guys and Dolls special performance at Kennedy Cemter Opera House. New Hampshire Ave at Rock Creek Pkwy (Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro). 8 pm. $100 includes private reception with cast. Comtact James Rodriguez at MOW, 628-0493. "Tribute to the Memory of You" musical comedy

about growing up gay in the age of AIDS, by Tribute Players. 8 pm at Market 5 Gallery, Eastem Market, 7th & N. Carolina Ave, NE. $8, $10. 2347387.

Filmfest DC, "Speak Its Name", a collection of lesbian and gay film shorts. 8:45 pm at Cineplex Odeon Jenifer, 5252 Wisconsin Ave, NW (Friendship Heights Metro). $6.50. Part of the Washington DC International Film Festival.

Freedom Rings Dance at the Washington Hilton,

1919 Connecticut Ave, NW (Dupont Circle Metro), 8:45 pm to 2 am. A dance celebration benefitting NGLTE, HRCF, and MOW. $25in advance (TicketMaster), $30 at door. 628-4160.

Power Dance sponsored by Atlas; a MOW benefit dance featuring Miami DJ Willy Vela. At Club Zei, 1415 Zei Alley (on 14th St, NW, between H&L; McPherson Square Metro)$15 at door (some tickets at Lambda Rising). 9 pm to 3 am.

Monday April 26

Direct Action and Clyll Disobedience. Rebecca Hensler, 415-930-0616 or Mandy Carter, 628-4160 March on the Pentagon Action planned by D.C.. Georgia, and New York activists. Contact Thomas Martin at 332-1212.

Pentagon Rally sponsored by GLB Veterans of America and HRCF. On the Pentagon grounds (Pentagon Metro). 8 am to coincide with morning colors. Arrive early! 628-4160. Opening Planning Meeting for 1994 Natl Lesbian & Gay Labor Conference-Pride at Work. 9:30 am at SEIU International Headquarters, 1313 LSt, NW (McPherson Square Metro). Donation. 617-4260410 ext 307.

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Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Umknowns, Arlington National Cemetary. Free. 9:30 am, sponsored by GLB Veterans of America. Health Care is a Human Right-Not a Business rally and Nonviolent Civil Disobedience. Sponsored by Human Rights Action for Health Care. Assemble 9:30 am in Upper Senate Park, Constitution & Delaware Ave (Union Station metro). Rally at 10 action to follow at the Capitol. 234-0245. Victory!? in Oregon panel discussion by Oregon activists about the Measure 9 campaign. All Souls Unitarian Church, 2835 16th St at Harvard, NW.25 pm. $5-$25 sliding scale. Flirtations Concert, A Tribute to Michael Callen, to benefit Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL). 8 pm at Hine Jr. High School, 8th & Pennsylvania, SE, 546-5940.

Monday and Tuesday April 26-27 March on Washington Lobby Days, sponsored by March on Washington, Human Rights Campaign Fund, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, and Mobilization Against AIDS. Includes political lobby training, appointments with members of Congress, and debriefings. Starting at the Bellevue Hotel, 15 ESt, NW (Union Station Metro). Every hour from 8 am to 5 pm. Free. 628-4160 or 332-6483.