MAY 14, 1993

GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

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CHARLIE'S CALENDAR

Compiled by Scott C. Hare

Saturday, May 15

Forum to find the extent of HIV in the Cleveland area; those living in the HIV spectrum or have stories to tell are encouraged to attend. Sponsored by Citizens Commitee on AIDS and HIV, from 1-5 pm, United Church of Christ offices, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, 664-2607.

Altazor, women's Pan-American acoustic quartet, presented by Oven Productions in cooperation with the Hispanic Cultural Center of Cleveland, Ford Auditorium, 11000 Euclid Avenue, 8 pm, $13, 321-7799.

Be the Star You Are, karaoke night at 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Road, 661-1314. Sundays, May 16 and May 23

Past life regression, "The Past Life Most Affecting Your Current Life" and "Meeting Your Spirit Guide," led by David Johns, geared to gay men and lesbians, S.L. Serio/Sundial Metaphysical Center, 8221 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, 1:30-5 pm, pre-register 351-5761.

Freedom for Spring AIDS Benefit, sponsored by Extravagant Escapades, Buck Harris emcee, dancing with deejay Terry Macklin, food, door prizes, The Civic, 3130 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Hts., 7 pm, $20 advance, $25 at the door, 481-7411. Sundays, May 16 and May 30

ACT-UP Cleveland meets at the Center, 1418 W. 29th St., 6 pm, 321-3440. Monday, May 17

P-FLAG national president and v-p to visit Akron chapter, Mitzi Henderson and Harriet Dart will attend a reception and dinner at the Sheraton Suites Hotel, Cuyahoga Falls, 6 pm, dinner is $20, 923-1883.

Wednesday, May 19

Fight Back Against Rescue America, planning meeting to organize a response to the planned blockade of Cleveland abortion clinics in mid July by Rescue America, Cudell Recreation Center, 1910 West Blvd., 7 pm, 281-9339 or 631-2415. Thursday, May 20

Gay Issues and the Mainstream Media, luncheon sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists, featuring WHK Gay 90's host Buck Harris, Chronicle publisher Martha Pontoni, and PD reporter Sabrina Eaton. Holiday Inn, East 12th and Lakeside, 12 noon, $15, reserve 267-4413 by noon May 18.

Friday, May 21 through Sunday, May 23

Garage Sale fundraiser for Black & White Men Together Cleveland, 3184 Yorkshire Rd, 371-4597.

Saturday, May 22

Cleveland Orchestra conducted by Sian Edwards with pianist soloist Stephen Hough, group tickets sponsored by Chevrei Tikva, Severance Hall, 8:30 pm, 932-5551. Sunday, May 23

Tri-County AIDS Walk '93, to benefit St. Hope which provides housing to HIV challenged persons in need, Central Plaza Bldg., downtown Canton, 9 am, Joe Spinelli, 453-8252 or Dennis Snowden, 455-9300.

AIDS International Candlelight Vigil and Mobilization, music, speakers, memorial, ASL interpreted, McKinley Monument in Canton, 7:45 pm, rainsite is next door at the Historical Society Auditorium, 478-0208.

Golf Anyone? golf outing sponsored by HUGS East, infoline 974-8909. Tuesday, May 25

Issues of Recovery in the Gay Community, professional seminar presented by Dr. Shepherd Kominars, Community Drug Board, 725 E. Market St., Akron, 9 am, $15, 836-8116.

Self-esteem in the Homosexual Community, presented by Dr. Shepherd Kominars, Community Drug Board, 725 E. Market St., Akron, 7:30 pm, 836-8116.

Thursday, May 27 through Monday, May 31

15th Annual International Mr. Leather Contest Weekend, for men and women to celebrate the leather lifestyle, socialize, party and network, 5015 N. Clark St., Chicago, Ill., 60640, $95, 800-545-6753.

Monday, May 31

Progressive Dinner, sponsored by Black & White Men Together Cleveland, 1 pm, $8 members, $10 non-members, Alan, 221-3706 for reservations. Pittsburgh Memorial Day Picnic, bus trip leaves in morning, returns at night, Warren, 651-7140.

Friday, June 4

Playreading Evening, a totally frivolous fun-filled evening of reading scenes from comedies with gay themes, sponsored by Interweave, Olmsted Unitarian Church, 5050 Porter Rd., North Olmsted, 7 pm, 234-1239.

Saturday, June 5

Coffee House with Delicate Balance, original music, specialty coffees, teas, and sweets, Unitarian Church, 8181 S. Center St., Mentor, 8 pm, $5, 974-8909.

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Pride '93 meeting, join in the organizing for the Pride March and Festival, volunteers are needed, the Chronicle offices, 7:30 pm, 621-5280.

Thursday, June 10

Lesbian-Gay Book Month, join The Network, Cleveland Lesbians in business and the professions, at Borders Book Store and espresso bar in La Place Center, 2101 Richmond Rd., Beachwood, 7 pm, Sharon, 529-9285 or Janet 932-2813.

Saturday, June 12

Book Signing by Leslie Feinberg, transgender activist who bill be reading selections from her novel, Stone Butch Blues, Gifts of Athena Bookstore, 2199 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts., 2 pm, 371-1937.

In our Own Voices, Transgender Oppression: A Visual History of When and Why it Arose, slide show presented by its creator, Leslie Feinberg, Peoples Fightback Center, 13018 Buckeye Rd., 7 pm, 921-8130.

Out, Proud & Free Cincinnati Pride Celebration, 2:30 rally at Fountain Square, 3:30 festival at The Dock, 606-291-9249.

Be the Star You Are, karaoke night at 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Road, 661-1314. Eighth Annual Clifton Arts & Musicfest, Clifton Blvd. from W. 115 to W. 117 St., 2284383.

Hot Boxer Shorts Contest, sponsored by the Clitty Cat Club, with tantalizing prize packages, dyke cabaret and leather latex review by Metal + Fiber, deejay Vicky Spliff, Numbers, 620 Frankfort Ave., 10 pm, 621-6900.

Sunday, June 13 Stonewall Cleveland Pride Dinner, Stouffer Tower City Plaza Hotel, reservations to be made by June 4 to Stonewall, 3210 Bradwell Ave., Cleveland, 44109, 6:30 pm, $50, 741-9105.

Friday, June 18

Our Pride in Ourselves and our God, Chevrei Tikva Pride Interfaith Shabbat service, Unitarian Society, 2728 Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Hts., 8:30 pm, 9325551.

Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19

Puttin' on the Ritz, from the Great White Way to Sunset Boulevard, performed by the North Coast Men's Chorus, Lakewood High School Try Out Theater, Franklin & Bunts Rd, Lakewood, 8 pm, $12 ($10 advance), 473-8919.

Saturday, June 19 Cleveland Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual Pride March and Festival, march steps off from Cleveland State University at 10:30 am, festival is on Public Square, northwest quadrant, 11:00 to 4 pm, free admission.

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