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GET INVOLVED THIS ELECTION YEAR! Claim Your Piece of the Rainbow
at
The 3rd Annual
Human Rights Campaign North Coast Dinner
Saturday, April 13, 1996 • 6:30 pm The Marriott Society Center Cleveland
Join us for this memorable evening in a crucial election year. We will recognize former Senator Howard Metzenbaum for his exemplary support of our community. Our keynote speaker will be the dynamic Executive Director of the Human Rights Campaign, Elizabeth Birch. Mistress of ceremonies will be the hilarious, nationally known comedienne Georgia Ragsdale. Come and be a part of the excitement!
Howard Metzenbaum
The Human Rights Campaign the nation's largest lesbian/gay political organization works to end discrimination, secure equal rights and protect the health and safety of all Americans.
Air transportation provided by American Airlines
AA
Elizabeth Birch
Georgia Ragsdale
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
Limited seating $125 per person ($150 after April 1) Tables of 10 are available
For reservations call
779-6444
CHARLIE'S CALENDAR
Deadline for next calendar is Tuesday, March 12.
Thursday, February 22 to Saturday, March 9
Falsettos, Tony Award-winning gay musical, shows weekends through March 9, 8 pm, Reality Theatre, 736 North Pearl St., Columbus, $15 adults, $9 students and seniors; 614-294-7541.
Friday, March 8
Boots and Boxers AIDS Benefit, for the AIDS Service Connection, sponsored by the Dragon Leather Club and Jerry's Red Dog, prizes and raffle, 10 pm, Red Dog, 1961⁄2 E. Gay St., Columbus; 614-258-7100.
Friday, March 8 to Saturday, March 9
"Strictly Sondheim" with Pamela Myers, a journey through the work of Broadway great Stephen Sondheim, performed by the Cincinnati Men's Chorus, 8:07 pm, Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., $12 regular and $20 box tickets, 513-861-4042 or Ticketmaster. Pre-Concert Dinner for “Strictly Sondheim" performance, 6:30 both nights, Winkler's Restaurant, 1401 Elm St., Cincinnati, $15 reservations; 513-241-0091.
Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 10
Midwest Teachers Conference, open to anyone who cares about homophobia in schools, sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Teachers Network, Bismarck Hotel, Chicago; write: GLSTN Chicago, 5210 N. Wayne, Chicago, IL 60640; or 312769-9009.
Sunday, March 10
Seminar on Health and Abuse Issues, sponsored by Keeping in Touch, a lesbian and gay social supportive group, location change: Jackson Community Hall, 1315 Gonder S.E., Canton, 330-453-8252.
Columbus Lesbian Softball League Party, free pizza and a cash bar, includes preseason registration, 2 to 5 pm, Far Side, 1662 W. Mound St., Columbus. Dragon Leather Club Meeting, 4 pm at the Red Dog, 1961⁄2 E. Gay St., Columbus, 614258-7100.
Serving in Silence, topic of Presbyterians for Lesbian-Gay Concerns monthly potluck meeting, Noble Rd. Presbyterian Church, Cleveland Hts., 216-932-1458.
Wednesday, March 13
Pride Committee Meeting, all welcome, working on educational and community outreach programs, fund raising and Pride '96, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29th St., Cleveland, 216-371-9714.
Thursday, March 14
Herpes Support Group, HELP meets every second Thursday of the month, 1515 E. Broad St., Room 213, Columbus, 614-470-0709.
Reception for Rich Tafel, director of national Log Cabin Republicans, given by northeast Ohio chapter; Vase to Vase Gallery, 10431 Clifton Ave., Cleveland, light refreshments, 7:00 pm; $10 for non-members, call John Farina 216-521-2684, or Bob Reynolds 216-661-5415.
Healing Images with Ruth Frankenfield, focus of Healing Circle, exploring health and wellness options during the HIV/AIDS process, 7 pm, Ohio AIDS Coalition, 48 W. Whittier St., Columbus; 614-444-1683.
Friday, March 15
Families in the Nineties: Diversity and Survival, panel discussion with Women Speak Out for Peace and Justice, 8 pm, open to the public, Cleveland Hts. Main Library, 2345 Lee Rd., Cleveland, 216-691-1712.
Hyde on Ice, cabaret show with auctions of theater memorabilia, to benefit the AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland and Broadway Cares, 11:00 pm, Allen Theater, Playhouse Square, Cleveland, 216-241-6000.
Chevrei Tikva Shabbat Service, led by Rabbi Susan Stone, 8:00 pm, Unitarian Society 2728 Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Heights, 216-932-5551.
Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17
G-L-B Student Organizations Conference, at the University of Akron; call the school's L-G-B Union for info: 330-972-6851, or e-mail mjbme@aol.com.
Saturday, March 16
Hard Hatted Women Career Fair, over 30 employees discuss job opportunities in nontraditional careers, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, University Center, Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, child care available, 216-961-4449. HIV Testing: Legal Issues, topic of HUGS East rap group, East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, 8181 S. Center St., Mentor, 216-974-8909.
Art for Life Fine Art Auction, yearly benefit for the Columbus AIDS Task Force, silent auction at 6:00 pm, live auction at 7:30 pm, Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad Street, Columbus, $25 advance admission, 614-488-2437.
Comedienne Shann Carr, Californian touring the country, 8:00 pm, Tallulah's Community Center, 6725 W. Central Ave., Toledo, $8 advance tickets, 419-843-7707. Sunday, March 17
St. Patrick's Day Parade with CILBGO. Tired of being alone at the parade? Join the Cleveland Irish LesBiGay Organization, call 216-261-8542.
Lesbian-Gay Marching Band, organizing for Northcoast, 1:00 pm, Cleveland LesbianGay Center, 1418 W. 29 St., Cleveland, Jon Dallas: 216-522-1999.
FACT Potluck, dinner and social for people with HIV, with Facing the AIDS Challenge Together, 2:00 pm, Aging West, 16024 Madison Ave., Lakewood, for a ride: 216529-7695.
Friday, March 18
Taking Control, a financial management workshop for women, 7:00 pm, Gifts of Athena, 2199 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts., 371-1937.
Stonewall Akron Mixer, meet officers, ask questions, and bring a friend to the political action group, 7:30 pm, Cheryl's Daily Grind Coffeehouse, 1662 Merriman Rd., Akron, 216-453-2609.
Tuesday, March 19
Safer Sex Party Two, HIV risk factors and homophobia, with Shawn Pierce of the AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland, discussion for Helping Ourselves Through Mutual Expression and Support (HOMES), 8:00 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29 St., Cleveland, 216-522-1999.
Wednesday, March 20
Insight Monthly Dinner Meeting, Cleveland's premiere lesbian-gay-bisexual personal and business networking organization, 216-556-0576 for info or reservation.