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"The Power of Our Word, Poetry as a Revolutionary Act for Women of Colors," a weekend of poetry, discussions, and celebration of women's activism at Cleveland State University Center, with Chrystos, Sapphire, and Terri Jewell. Panel discussion Friday, 8 pm, in Room UC-103 (the Black Studies Office); workshops Saturday 1 pm, same location; poetry reading 8 pm in the Kiva. Tickets, $10, from Blakmajik Rainbow and Gifts of Athena, 321-9334 or 691-9740.

Saturday, May 21

Gays under Nazi tyranny. Dr. Klaus Müller of the University of Amsterdam will speak on the Nazi persecution of gays and lesbians, at Hillel, 11291 Euclid Ave. (next to Church of the Covenant) in University Circle. Sponsored by Liberation UCC, Chevrei Tikva, and Lutherans Concerned; 781-5822, 932-5551, or 295-1743. An anti-gay initiative may be coming to Ohio. Join OutVoice in working to stop it. Region 3 (Akron, Canton, Kent, Warren, Youngstown) meets 12 noon to 4 pm, 900 Park S.W. in Canton. Call 453-2609 for directions, info. [Cleveland, see May 22] Spring Pagan Festival, Moon Party, and, Potluck, sponsored by Interweave, at Dover Digs in Westlake, call 871-4675 for info.

Latinos/Latinas Ala G L, a new lesbian, gay, and bi Latina and Latino social and discussion group, meets first and third Saturdays of month, Cleveland LesbianGay Center, 1418 West 29th St. at Detroit; 3-5 pm, 522-1999.

Sunday, May 22

Out Voice Region 2 (Cuyahoga, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Medina, and Ashtabula counties) will discuss forming a caucus of core les-bi-gay group members to combat a proposed Ohio anti-gay ballot initiative; at the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 West 29th St. at Detroit; 4:30 pm; 661-1150.

Dance Contest, with prizes for first, second, and third winners; Metronome, 417 Huron Rd., Cleveland; doors open 7 pm; 241-4663.

Friday, May 27 to Monday, May 30

Gulf Coast Women's Festival at Camp Sister Spirit, in Ovett, Mississippi; Box 12, Ovett, MS 39463; 601-344-1411. Organizers warn that situation is still dangerous. Saturday, May 28

The Raging Hormones are back-at Dr. Dan's Nightclub, 1225 Sweitzer, Akron; 10:30 pm, 773-0008.

Sunday, May 29

Hike in Virginia Kendall Park—Join HUGS East at the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area visitors center (on Ohio 303,2 miles east of I-271), 11:00 am; 9748909.

Midnight Cowboy, the recently re-released 1969 story of two hustlers in New Yorkthe only X-rated film to win an Oscar-will be shown at the Board Game Group Potluck; dinner at 6, film at 7; Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 West 29th St. at Detroit; 522-1999.

Let the Games Begin!—A party to benefit the Ohio teams on their way to Gay Games IV includes go-go gods, hot body builders, guest d.j., women's softball teams, lots of giveaways, and more; doors open at 9:30 pm; 19 and over; $5 (free before 10:30 if dressed in athletic uniform); at U4ia, 10630 Berea Rd.

Thursday, June 2 to Sunday, June 5

20th Annual National Women's Music Festival, all-indoor festival on Indiana University campus, call 317-636-7382 for registration info.

Friday, June 3

Friday Night Coffee House, every first and third Friday, Mentor Center, East Shore Unitarian Church, 8181 South Center St. (near the I-90 overpass), Mentor, 7:3010 pm; 974-8909.

Friday, June 3 to Sunday, June 5

Trident International Run in Toledo. Weekend includes a cruise on the Maumee River, Parade of Colors, banquet, shows, parties and high teas at Bretz, Hooterville Station, and the host hotel; run is $65, rooms $52/night (sleep four), 419-474-3991 or 419-698-8836.

Saturday, June 4

Windsong Womyn's Ensemble in concert, Ursuline College Little Theater (Mullen Bldg.) Lander Rd. between Cedar and Fairmount, Pepper Pike (take Cedar exit off 1-271 and go east to Lander, turn right) 8 pm, $5.00; all genders welcome. Summer Dance, sponsored by HUGS East, $5.00 includes snacks, juice, and soft drinks, East Shore U.U. Church, 8181 South Center St., (near the I-90 bridge) Mentor, 974-8909.

An Evening at the Races, entertainment benefit for the Just Us co-ed softball team to get to the Gay Games; $10 includes ten video races, refreshments, raffles and dance party, adults only; at AmPol Hall, 4737 Pearl Rd.; doors open 6:30, post time 7 pm; tickets must be purchased in advance at bars, bookstores or call Ken 226-2987. O.H.I.O. Garage Sale, 2733 West 37th St., Lorain, 9 am to 5 pm; 988-5326 or 800447-7163 for pick up.

Sunday, June 5, 1994

Stonewall-Cleveland Pride Dinner. Columnist and former NGLTF director Torie Osborn will speak to the third annual dinner, in the Grand Ballroom of Stouffer Tower City Plaza Hotel, 6:30 pm cash bar, 7:30 dinner; $50 (scholarships available); reserve by May 27; 741-9105.

Gay Day at Kings Island. Wear red T-shirts or Pride shirts to the amusement park north of Cincinnati, meet at the Eiffel Tower at noon.

Wednesday, June 8

Kirk Sutherland, Cuyahoga County Republican Party director, will discuss the November election with the Log Cabin Club of Northeast Ohio, at Snickers, 1261 West 76th St., 6 pm dinner, address at 7:30; 281-7925.

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