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GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

APRIL 5, 1996

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CHARLIE'S CALENDAR

Deadline for next calendar is Tuesday, April 9.

Thursday, March 28 to Saturday, April 20

Patient A, play exploring the experience of Kimberly Bergalis, who received HIV from a dentist, 7:30 pm opening night, 8:00 pm other nights, Reality Theatre, 736 N. Pearl St., Columbus, tickets $8-$14; 614-294-7541.

Thursday, April 4 to Sunday, April 7

Queer Coalitions, sixth annual National Queer Graduate Student Conference, graduate students present their work in queer studies, Miami University, Oxford, call Mary Jane Knopf: 513-541-7677.

Friday, April 5

Men's Underwear Night at MJ's, sponsored by Body Language, 11633 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, door prizes; 216-476-1970.

Saturday, April 6

Tomgirls and Sissyboys are having an Easter's Eve (marshmallow) Peep Show. Dance your marshmallow butt off to the "Precinct of Sound" with Zelda. Come early and join Mr. French as he shakes and stirs the cocktail music revolution. 10:00 pm2:30am, 6424 Detroit Ave., Cleveland (Brillo Pad). $1 off at the door if you are wearing pastel.

Asians and Friends Coffee Gathering, 7:30 pm at Cup O' Joe in German Village, Columbus; 614-488-4297 or Asianfrnd@aol.com.

Sunday, April 7

Men of Color Group, exclusively for men of African origin, meets the first and third Sundays of every month, 3 pm, Gregg's Place restaurant, 2909 Detroit Ave. at West 29th St., Cleveland; 216-397-2968.

In the Life, gay and lesbian magazine show, episode includes gay issues in 1996 politics and openly gay U.S. Rep. Barney Frank's long-term relationship, airs at midnight on channels 45/49 in Akron and Youngstown; can be seen on some Cleveland area cable systems.

Monday, April 8

Interfaith Passover Seder for HIV spectrum, sponsored by Presbyterians for LesbianGay Concerns, 6:30 pm, Mandel Jewish Community Center, 26001 S. Woodland Rd., Beachwood, register by March 28; 216-932-1458 or 216-397-3310.

Wednesday, April 10

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.; 216-371-9714.

Lesbians Considering Parenting, meeting for discussion, support, networking; bring a photo of yourself as a baby to share, 7 pm, Gifts of Athena, 2199 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts.; 216-371-1937.

Friday, April 12

Searching for Common Ground, forum for clergy, educators, and parish leaders about lesbians and gays in religious communities, sponsored by SeaCom and Columbus PFLAG, 9 am to 4 pm, Broad St. Presbyterian Church, 760 East Broad, Columbus, send $60 registration to SeaCom, P.O. Box 09617, Columbus, 43209;614-231-4385. It's Raining Studs, wet jockey shorts contest with the Dragon Leather Club, 10 pm, Jerry's Red Dog, 1961⁄2 East Gay St., Columbus; 614-224-7779. Cherry Blossom Dance, wide selection of music and a raffle, 7:30 to 11:30 pm, Archwood UCC, 2800 Archwood Ave., Cleveland, tickets $5; 216-351-1060.

Saturday, April 13

Human Rights Campaign North Coast Dinner, HRC's executive director Elizabeth Birch will speak, Senator Howard Metzenbaum will receive recognition, dinner at 7:45, the Marriott Society Center Grand Ballroom, St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, $125 before April 1, $150 after: HRC, P.O. Box 210024, Cleveland, 44121-0024; 216779-6444.

"That's Why I Love You: True Colors of Our Rainbow” North Coast Men's Chorus in concert, 8 pm, Cleveland State University Waetjen Auditorium, in the Music and Communications Bldg, 2001 Euclid, park free in garage off Chester between East 19th and 21st; 216-473-8919.

Pat Humphries, singer-songwriter of folk and political music, performs "Never Turning Back," 8:00 pm, at Escuela Popular, 2688 W. 14th St., Cleveland, 216-621-3515. Comedian Kate Clinton performs "All Het Up,” 8 pm, Capitol Theatre, Columbus, tickets $19.50; 614-431-3600 or 614-469-0939.

Sunday, April 14

Dragon Leather Club Meeting, 4 pm, Red Dog, 1961⁄2 East Gay St., Columbus; 614224-7779.

Black and White Men Together general meeting, following meetings will be every first Sunday of the month, new members welcome, 6 pm, Ohio City Oasis, 2909 Detroit Ave. at West 29th St., Cleveland; 216-397-2968.

God Responds and Saves People (GRASP), support for people with HIV and their families, with trained facilitators, 7 pm, Cascade Community Church, 1190/1196 Inman St., Akron, call for future meetings; 330-773-5298 or 330-699-2562.

Monday, April 15 Creating Change Conference Registration, registration before April 15 is the cheapest, conference date is November 6-10, Washington D.C.: National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute, 2320 17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009; 617-4926393.

Elizabeth Kennedy, author of Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold: the History of a Lesbian Community will speak, Oberlin College, King Hall Room 306, 4:30pm; 216775-8179.

Tuesday, April 16

Bisexuality, topic of HOMES meeting with Ronnie Paxton, Ph.D., Helping Ourselves and Others through Mutual Expression and Support, 8 pm, 1418 West 29th St., Cleveland; 216-556-1223.

Wednesday, April 17

The Morality of Abortion, presented by Robert Test, topic of UU Humanists meeting, 7:30 pm, First UU Church of Columbus, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus, 614890-0653.

Modern Dance Concert, “Secrets", presented by the Repertory Project, Cleveland Public Theatre through April 21. Tickets $12, students/seniors $8, preview $5. 216631-2727