JUNE 23, 1995 GAY PEOPle's ChroNICLE 15

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Falsettos performance to benefit AIDS Housing Council

by Doreen Cudnik

The Beck Center for the Cultural Arts in Lakewood will be hosting a benefit performance of Falsettos for the AIDS Housing

Kevin Kelly (left) and Rob Albrecht in Falsettos.

Council of Greater Cleveland on Sunday, June 25 at 2:30 pm. The play, written by William Finn, was described by the New York Times as "a musical of jubilance and courage."

Falsettos boldly examines the comedy and confusion of newly-out Marvin, his lover, his wife, and his teenage son. The performance will begin at 2:30, followed by a reception in the Beck Center's gallery and lounge.

The AIDS Housing Council has, since 1988, sought to strengthen the community's ability to care for people with AIDS and HIV-related illness through providing housing, support, and referral services. Since its inception, the AIDS Housing Council has served over 627 men, women, adults and children.

The Falsettos benefit marks the beginning of a collaborative effort between the Beck Center and the AIDS Housing Council to provide community education and awareness concerning the problem of AIDS and housing needs. The two organizations are hoping to present a variety of programs, including art showings, poetry readings, and pre-show discussions.

Tickets for the benefit are $15, and may be obtained by calling the AIDS Housing Council at 216-651-6400. The show will run through Sunday, July 2. Tickets for other performances may be obtained by calling the Beck Center box office at 216-521-2540.

Floating party raises $11,000

While we're on the subject of benefits, the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland hosted its second annual “At the Boat" fundraiser aboard the William G. Mather, a Great Lakes ore carrier turned museum, now permanently

by the popular Cleveland salsa band Impacto Nuevo. Tim Homan, development coordinator at the AIDS Taskforce, said that after all the expenses were paid, over $11,000 was raised for the AIDS service agency. Don't miss this fantastic event next year.

Entrapment in Dayton parks

With summer upon us, police entrapment is a problem that those of us in the lesbian and gay community have to be especially aware of, particularly if we frequent areas that are known for cruising. Word has it that the boys in blue are still at it in the Dayton and Montgomery County Parks, and in the Springfield and Clark County Parks, singling out gay men for arrest. There are reports of plainclothed policemen propositioning men, then arresting them, and accusing individuals of harassment merely for carrying on a conversation. The police are clearly out of the bounds of the law here. Know your rights, be pre-

Outgoing Taskforce board president Michael Readinger, Ricky Twigg, and Steve Weirick, left to right, on the deck of the Mather.

docked at Cleveland's East 9th St. Pier. It was a gorgeous night, as 454 registered people, 25 Taskforce clients and 40 volunteers enjoyed the downtown skyline at sunset, elegant food catered by Elan Catering, and the hot sounds of Latin music provided

pared to know who to call if this happens to you, and most importantly, cruise with caution this

summer.

Gay, HIV+ actor plays same role in soap opera

The long-running NBC daytime drama Another World introduced an openly gay and HIVpositive character on June 21, AIDS Compassion Day. Singer and actor Keith Christopher has been cast in the role. This is the first time in television history that an openly gay and HIV-positive actor has been hired to play an openly gay and HIV-positive character.

The writers of the show say that they "have created a character free of the stereotypes too often associated with being gay and

Keith Christopher

HIV-positive." The character, Bruce (is that name free of stereotypes?) deals bravely with the problem of alcohol addiction and interacts with several of the series regulars in the context of participating in a 12-step program.

Bruce has been written into the storyline on a temporary basis. Readers who would like to see Bruce return as a series regular are encouraged to direct their comments to NBC's Another World, 79 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

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