CHARLIE'S CALENDAR

Weekly Events are on next page

Tuesday, October 10

BiLines Meeting, bisexual support, at Moonspinners Cafe, 2659 N. High St., Columbus, 614-863-9094.

Becky Birtha, nationally recognized lesbian Quaker writer reads from her works, 8:00 pm at Thwing Center, 11111 Euclid Ave. on CWRU campus, Cleveland, 216-281-8384. Wednesday, October 11

National Coming Out Day, throw a block party, create a scandal, challenge society's rules and be the envy of all your friends (or enemies), for information contact NCOD, P.O. Box 346640, Washington DC 20043-46400; 202-628-4160 or 800-866-6263. Consumer Issues and HIV, presentation on financial management in tough times, sponsored by The Open House, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Cleveland Health Museum, 8911 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-229-6722.

Pride Festival Meeting, organizing educational and community outreach programs, fund-raising and Pride '96, 7:00 at the Cleveland Lesbian Gay Center, 1418 W. 29 St., 216-522-1999.

Visions Dinner, Akron-based gay and lesbian organization celebrates Oktoberfest at a Canton restaurant, buffet, live polka music and German beers, 216-688-9988. Pat Humphries Performance, alto singer and songwriter performs songs with social messages, 8:00 pm, Amasa Stone Chapel, Euclid Ave., Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, 216-281-8384.

Wednesday, October 11 to Saturday, October 14

Side by Side by Sondheim, works by Broadway's Stephen Sondheim presented by the Ohio State University Opera-Music Theatre, 8:00 pm, Thurber Theatre at OSU, (no performance on Thursday) tickets $12 or less, 614-292-2295.

Thursday, October 12

Ethnic Panel Discussion, Open discussion on issues African American, Asian American, and American Indians face in the coming-out process, 1:00 pm to 4:00 at Scarlet Room of Kilcawley Center, Youngstown State University, 216-742-3591. Women's Affinity Group Social, sub-group of Parents Group, for gay, lesbian, or bisexual parents, 7:00 pm at Stauf's coffee house, 1277 Grandview Ave., Columbus, 614-899-4406.

Friday, October 13

Domestic Violence Workshop, sponsored by the Alliance Against Same Sex Domestic Violence, YWCA downtown Cincinnati, call Stonewall, 513-541-8778.

Saturday, October 14 to Sunday, October 15

Women's History Tour, tour historical sites in Seneca Falls, N.Y., sponsored by East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, non-members $85, members $60, 216-255-8171. Saturday, October 14

Harvest Moon Ball, dinner, entertainment, and dancing with New Creation MCC, 7:30 pm, at the Clarion Hotel

North Coast Men's Chorus' first concert of the season, Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Rd., Fairlawn; 216-473-8919.

Monday, October 16

Discussion of School Board Candidates, Stonewall Cleveland's pre-election forum, candidates invited, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Cleveland Lesbian Gay Center, 1418 W. 29 St., Cleveland, 216-741-9105.

Friday, October 20

Women Speak Out for Peace and Justice, general meeting of this branch of Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, 7:45 at Cleveland Heights Main Library, Lee and Dellwood Rds., 216-691-1712.

Friday, October 20 to Sunday, October 22

Salt Fork Camping Trip, sponsored by Keeping In Touch, a support group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, camp site near Cambridge, $35 includes food and lodging, 216453-8252.

Saturday, October 21

Masquerade Charity Ball, sponsored by Insight, a Cleveland alternative networking organization, Beachwood Holiday Inn, tickets $50, reservations 556-0576. Tomgirls & Sissyboys night, 9:00 pm to 2:30 am, glow in the dark and get in free at 11517 Clifton Blvd., Lakewood, (Abruzzi's) $3 cover.

Wednesday, October 25

Pride '96 Planning Meeting, with Brynna Fish, bring your ideas, 7:00 pm at Cleveland Lesbian Gay Center, 1418 W. 29 St., 216-522-1999.

Thursday, October 26

Playwright Tony Kushner speaks on "Arts in the Current Political Climate,” 8:00 pm, Slayter Hall Auditorium, Denison University, Columbus, 614-587-6266.

Thursday, October 26 to Saturday, November 4

Kiss of the Spider Woman, award-winning musical of friendship and love between two men, at Palace Theatre, Cleveland; $30 to $50 tickets on sale Sept. 17

Sunday, November 5

A Tribute To "Rosie the Riveter," Working Women of World War II, sponsored by Hard Hatted Women, 2:00 pm at Terrace Club, Jacobs Field, Cleveland, to participate, volunteer, or be honored call Patty, 216-961-4449, tickets $50 and up.

Wednesday, November 8

Public Benefits and HIV, presentation on who qualifies for Medicare, Medicaid, and disability benefits and how to apply, sponsored by The Open House, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Cleveland Health Museum, 8911 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-229-6722. Pride '96 Planning Meeting, with Brynna Fish, bring your ideas, 7:00 pm at Cleveland Lesbian Gay Center, 1418 W. 29 St., 216-522-1999.

Friday, November 10 to Tuesday, November 14

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 202-3326483 ext. 3229 for info.

Calendar listings are free! To list your non-profit group or club's events, send the date, time, location, and contact phone to P.O. Box 5426, Cleveland 44101, or fax to 216-631-1082, or e-mail to ChronOhio@aol.com (on America Online, ChronOhio). The Chronicle comes out every other Friday. Listings must be received by the Tuesday ten days before an issue date to be included in that issue. See Community Forum page for more info.

OCTOBER 1, 1995 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

The

17

Magic Flute

by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

A Queen with a voice that will knock your socks off... a bird catcher and a handsome prince with a magic instrument... A daring rescue and a beautiful princess.

Remember Maurice Sendak the guy who wrote Where The Wild Things Are?

The sets and costumes are designed by him.

FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY! October 6 & 7, 1995 at 8pm October 7 & 8 at 2pm

CALL 241-6000 Toll Free 1-800/766-6048 Same tickets at ADVANTIX

Tickets from $17.50

Season Opening Night Sponsor: Cleveland Opera League Additional support by: GAR Foundation, Cleveland Opera Golf Outing

उर

pecial Offer!

Receive $6 off your ticket to THE MAGIC FLUTE Redeem this coupon either over the phone (241-6000) by quoting the code below or by presenting at the State Theatre Box Office Not valid for loges of boxes or in conjunction with any other offer. CODE SRC: LCO/PRC: ACR

Calorie

Gallery II

Opening Monday October 2nd.

3710 Carnegie

2 Dinners for $25.00

During October Appetizer 2 Entrees & Dessert

Libations and Gratuity Not Included...

431.6990

Picture Perfect Lunch and Dinner Six Days a Week