JUNE 9, 1995 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE 15
CHARLIE'S CALENDAR
Thursday, June 15
Body Movement Workshop with Atif Kemaz, sponsored by Brother II Brother, 5:30-7:00 pm at St. John's Unitarian Church, 320 Resor Ave., Clifton. A Cincinnati Pride event; 513-651-0070.
P-FLAG monthly meeting; 7:15 pm at 671 Canton Rd., Akron; 216-923-1883 Friday, June 16
Interfaith Pride Service, sponsored by Chevrei Tikva, all denominations welcome, 8:00 pm, Unitarian Society, 2738 Lancashire Rd., off Coventry in Cleveland Heights, 216932-5551.
Pride Warm-up Weenie Roast, hosted by Rockies, 9208 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; 11:00 pm to 1:00 am, 216-961-3115.
Singer-Songwriter Jamie Anderson In Concert, at Tallulah's, 6940 West Central Ave. in Toledo. 8:00 pm. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Call 419-843-7707. Pride Can't Happen Without You. Join us for a special night of fun and fundraising on the eve of Pride '95! 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Road, Cleveland 216-661-1314. Anti-racism workshop for activists; hosted by Jona Olsson; Cincinnati Women's Center, 4041 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati; 9 am to 4:30 pm; 513-651-0070
Meet Lesbian Activists Mandy Carter and Jona Olsson; 7:30-10:00 pm, Grace Episcopal Church, Belmont and Hamilton Avenues in College Hill. 513-651-0070
Pride Concert with Odd Girl Out; U4ia, 10630 Berea Rd., Cleveland; 216-371-9714 Pride Beach Party; grilled chicken wings, sand and beach music; 7:00 pm at Lavender Rose, 380 Seroco, Newark; $4 admission; 614-349-7023
Saturday, June 17
Cincinnati Gay and Lesbian Pride March and Rally sponsored by Greater Cincinnati Gay and Lesbian Coalition; rally at noon, step-off at 1:00 pm at Fountain Square, march to festival at the Dock, 603 W. Pete Rose Way; 513-557-2904.
Cleveland Lesbian-Gay-Bi Pride '95, March assembles in parking lot behind Trinity Cathedral, corner East 22nd and Euclid, at 11 am, and steps off at 12 noon. Festival, on Public Square, begins when march arrives and goes to 6 pm; 216-595-8788.
"A Family of Friends,” North Coast Men's Chorus Pride concert featuring singer and songwriter Jamie Anderson; 7:30 pm, Euclid Ave. Congregational Church, 9606 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-473-8919.
Singers Cris Williamson and Tret Fure, at the Marquee at the Tralf, 100 Theater Place, Buffalo, New York; 8:00 pm. Tickets $15 advance, $17 door; 716-852-0522 or 716882-4004.
Unwind After The Pride Festivities at the Nickel. You've seen the rest-now see the best as we bring back, by popular demand, fantasy dancers "Fire and Desire!" 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Road, Cleveland 216-661-1314.
Cincinnati Men's Chorus Pride Concert; “Songs From Our Rainbow” Greaves Hall at Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Ky; 8:00 pm; Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at door, 513-861-4042
Celebrate Pride at the Leather Stallion Saloon; All Leather Club Cook Out; 9:00 pm; 2205 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland; 216-589-8588
In the Life, lesbian-gay half-hour magazine show, 12 midnight, WNEO/WEAO AkronYoungstown channels 45 and 49; can also be seen on many cable systems.
Sunday, June 18
Cincinnati Pride Picnic; Hoffner Park in Northside, noon until dusk, 513-651-0070. Cincinnati Youth Group Pancake Dinner, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, McKie Recreation Center, Northside; 513-651-0070
Day-After-Pride Tea Dance, with complimentary burgers and hot dogs, hosted by Rockies, 9208 Detroit Ave., 216-961-3115.
"Let's Get Ready for the March" Party; Columbus Eagle, 232 N. Third Street, doors open at 5:30, no cover till 10:00 pm. 614-228-2804
Pride Dance Party; Club Deion, 313 S. Fifth Street (just south of Main) 6:00 pm till 2:30 am, $2 cover; 614-221-2800
Gay Day at Cedar Point, unofficial event happens every Father's Day, when crowds are thinner at the amusement park near Sandusky; wear a Pride T-shirt, Freedom Rings, or just a nice smile.
Monday, June 19
Cincinnati Pride Wrap Party; after picnic at Shirley's Vine and Hollister on E. Hollister in Clifton; 513-651-0070.
Tuesday, June 20
Codependency program, with guest Antone Feo, Ph.D.; sponsored by HOMES, 8:00 pm at the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29th St. 216-556-1223. Insight Monthly Dinner Meeting; Cleveland's premiere lesbian, gay and bisexual personal and business networking organization. Call 216-556-0576 for reservations. The Lavender Triangle will hold the second meeting to determine its future in the Toledo area. 7:00 pm at Tallulah's, 6940 West Central Ave., 419-843-7707.
Tuesday, June 20 through Sunday, June 25
Les Miserables returns to Cleveland's State Theater; tickets available at the Playhouse Square box office or Advantix, 216-241-6000.
Thursday, June 22
Akron Area NOW meeting, Topic: Gay Parenting; 8:00 pm at Fairlawn Park Garden Center, West Market and White Pond in Failawn; everyone welcome. Call 216-3362578 or 216-453-2609.
Friday, June 23
Columbus Gay Men's Chorus Concert, "Celebrate Five!" 8:00 pm at Weigel Hall, Wexner Center for the Arts, N. High St. at 15th Ave. Tickets range from $6 to $18. Call 614-2282462 to order. Second show on Saturday.
Disco Divas Turnabout; Come see this fabulous drag show, a pun on "Priscilla," at the "Queen of Columbus" (aka the Red Dog) 1961⁄2 E. Gay (at Young in the Alley), 10:00 pm. 614-224-7779.
Candlelight Vigil to focus on diversity. Program will include speakers and music from the Columbus Women's Chorus; 11:00 pm at the Federal Building, corner of Spring and High. 614-299-7764.
Saturday, June 24
Dayton Pride Dinner; featuring comedienne Sabrina Matthews of San Francisco and Mike Baker and Mike Strasner; Gay Expo 5:30, dinner 6:45; Call Mike at 513-275-8208 for reservations.
Brunch with Brenda and Wanda Henson of Camp Sister Spirit; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Moonspinners Cafe, 2659 High St., Columbus. Admission $15, all proceeds go to Camp Sister Spirit. 614-262-3133 or 614-263-7646.
Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Parents Picnic; Call Mike for information, 614-577-1582. Camp Sister Spirit Presentation and Reception; with Brenda and Wanda Henson; 3:00 pm at Stonewall Union Community Center, 47 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus. Presentation: free; reception: $5 suggested donation; $3 for Stonewall Union members with valid membership cards. 614-299-7764.
Family Reunion Gaymes; 3:00 to 7:00 pm at Goodale Park; Softball Diamond. Kickball, Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball, "Dizzy Pan" and "Drag" races. $2 suggested donation. 614-228-3994.
Pride Gallery Hop in the Short North; High Street just north of downtown; 6:00 to 11:00 pm. 614-299-7764.
Country Western Review, 10:00 pm at Remos, 1409 S. High St., Columbus. 614-443-4224. Columbus Gay Men's Chorus Concert, "Celebrate Five!" 8:00 pm at Weigel Hall, Wexner Center for the Arts, N. High St. at 15th Ave. Tickets range from $6 to $18; 614-228-2462 to order.
Two Hours, Too Queer, special program of queer music and words in honor of the Stonewall Rebellion, WCSB 89.3 FM, Cleveland, 5 pm to 7 pm.
Sunday, June 25
Toledo Gay Pride March and Rally. Rally begins at noon at One Government Center on Jackson St. between Huron and Erie downtown; march goes from there across Martin Luther King Bridge to International Park for picnic with entertainment; sponsored by Toledo Gay and Lesbian Coalition.
Columbus "Pride in Diversity” Freedom March and Rally; Gather at Goodale Park at noon, march steps off at 1 pm, goes to Bicentennial Park for Gayfest at 2:30 pm. Keynote speakers include Brenda and Wanda Henson of Camp Sister Spirit, and emcee Anne Santilli; street fair with information and sales booths, food and drink, 614-229-7764. Bat-n-Rouge Drag Softball Game, to benefit Columbus area gay and AIDS organizations; 6:00 pm, Berliner Park, Diamond #29; 614-444-4687. Dignity-Cleveland celebrates its 22nd anniversary with a reception following 10:30 am Mass at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, East 126th St. at Shaker Blvd., call Dan, 216-229-2138 or Patty, 216-397-0354.
Falsettos, the award-winning musical story of a gay man's relationships with his lover, wife, and son; presented as a benefit for the AIDS Housing Council of Cleveland; 2:30 pm at Beck Center, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood; $15, 216-651-6400.
Ecumenical Service at Goodale Park, 11:00 am; multi-denominational service prior to the March. Co-organized by New Creation Metropolitan Community Church, Spirit of the Rivers, and Christ United Evangelical; 614-294-3026.
After-Pride Cook-Out; 6:00 pm at The Garage, 40 E. Long, Columbus. 614-461-0076 Monday, June 26
"Centered on the Right,” Out Voice presentation and discussion on the Radical Right and threats to civil liberties being organized locally. Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29th St., 6-8:00 pm; 216-651-2341.
Friday, June 30 Bowl-A-Thon to benefit Stonewall Akron, Colonial Village Lanes, 193 E. Waterloo Rd.; $6 per person includes shoes. 216-336-2578 or 216-869-6562.
Saturday, July 1
Freedom Bicycle Ride, followed by potluck; sponsored by HOMES. 4:00 pm. Call 216556-1223 for details.
Friday, July 7
Picnic and Shabbat with Chevrei Tikva. Picnic at 6 pm; Shabbat service, "Honoring our Matriarchs" at 8 pm; Cumberland Park in Cleveland Heights, corner Cumberland and Mayfield, 1⁄2 mile east of Coventry. Bring picnic dinner, go to shelter by pool; 216932-5551.
Sunday, July 16
Geauga Lake, a day at the amusement park just east of Cleveland sponsored by Keeping in Touch, call Terry Bates at 216-453-8252.
Dancin' in the Streets, 11th annual block party fundraiser for AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, Erieside Avenue just north of Municipal (Browns) Stadium; 1:00 to 10:00 pm, 216621-0766.
Pool Party with Visions of Akron, at a member's home, call 216-688-9988 for info, or to join the group.
Sunday, July 23
Garden Party, sixth annual benefit for the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, call 216-5221999 for location and ticket info.
Tuesday, August 8 through Sunday, August 13
Michigan Womyn's Music Festival; for information on the 20th Anniversary festival, write to We Want the Music Co., P.O. Box 22, Walhalla, MI 49458, or call 616-757-4766. Sunday, September 10
17th Annual "We Are Family” Picnic, benefit for Northern Ohio Coalition's funding of gay and AIDS programs, Wildwood Lake, on Copopa-Mallet Creek Rd. (East River Rd.), just south of Sprague Rd. in Columbia Station; 10 am to 6 pm, 216-771-0369. Sunday, September 24
AIDS Walk Cleveland. Fifth annual pledge walk to raise funds for Cleveland area AIDS organizations, starting and ending at Edgewater Park on Cleveland's lakefront.
Friday, November 8 to Tuesday, November 12
Creating Change Conference in Detroit. Annual gay and lesbian activists' convention hosted by National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is near Ohio this year; call 202332-6483 ext. 3229 for info.
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