PRIDE GUIDE 1996 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE
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A full month of events celebrate Pride in Columbus
Saturday, June 1
Trident International Columbus Club Night, Benefits Stonewall Pride Events and Leather Pride Week, 9 pm, Eagle in Exile, 893 North Fourth St., Columbus; 614252-7701.
Dragon Leather Club Night, Benefit for Stonewall Pride Events and Leather Pride Week, 10 pm, Outland, 1034 Perry St., Columbus, $2 donation; 614-258-7100. Sunday, June 2
Gay Day at Kings Island, wear red or a Pride T-shirt to the amusement park just north of Cincinnati, meet at the Timberwolf ampitheatre at noon; 513-751-3814, in Columbus call toll-free 888-929-4218.
Monday, June 3
Pride Volunteer Party, mixer for Stonewall volunteers and those involved with Pride, refreshments provided, 7 pm, Stonewall Community Center, 1160 N. High St., Columbus; 614-299-7764.
Saturday, June 8
Carnival of Who We Are, street fair featuring games, entertainment and concessions, 3 pm, Herby's Tavern parking lot, 349 Macon St., Columbus; 614-464-2270.
A Night to Remember, an alternative prom, benefits Kaleidoscope Youth Coalition, 8 pm to midnight, Crowne Plaza, 33 Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus, must be 21 or over, tickets are $35 per person or $50 per couple, available at Kukala's, 636 North High St., or call Kaleidoscope; 614-447-7199.
Friday, June 14
Stonewall People of Color Project Pride Cook-out, discussion with new project coordinator, grill food and snacks provided, 6 pm, 1160 N. High St., Columbus, 614299-7764.
Red Dog Benefit for Pride, Coco (Ms. Red Dog) and company featured in performance, 10:30 0 pm, Red Dog, 1961⁄2 E. Gay St., donation $1; 614-224-7779. Saturday, June 15
HRC 1996 Columbus Celebration, Human Rights Campaign dinner and entertainment fund raiser, with comedienne Suzanne Westenhoefer and Columbus Gay Men's Chorus; HRC head Elizabeth Birch will speak, cocktails 7 pm, dinner 8 pm, Columbus Convention Center, $150 per person; 614-265-7303.
Dayton-Miami Valley Pride Dinner, tenth annual dinner sponsored by Dayton LesbianGay Center will feature a performance of Proud Voices. Tickets $28 advance only, from area bookstores or the center, P.O. Box 4134, Dayton 45401; 513-274-1776. Tuesday, June 18
Pride March Security Training, welcoming those interested in joining the Pride March peace keeping team, all volunteers must attend one training session, receive a free Tshirt, 7 pm, Stonewall Community Center, 1160 N. High St., Columbus; 614299-7764
18 and Over Night at the Eagle, dance party, 5 pm 2:30 am, Columbus Eagle Bar, 232 N. Third St., Columbus; 614-228-2804.
Saturday, June 22
"Side by Side in Song," Columbus Gay Men's Chorus and Renaissance City Men's Chorus of Pittsburgh join in 200-voice season finale, 8 pm, Weigel Hall at the Wexner Center, tickets $8 to $20 at 614-461-0022 or 614-431-3600.
Sunday, June 23
"Side by Side in Song," Columbus Gay Men's Chorus and Renaissance City Men's Chorus of Pittsburgh join in 200-voice season finale, 2:30 pm, Weigel Hall at the Wexner Center, tickets $8 to $20 at 614-461-0022 or 614-431-3600.
Tuesday, June 25
Pride March Security Training, for those interested in joining the Pride March peace keeping team, all volunteers must attend one training session, receive a free T-shirt, 7 pm, Stonewall Community Center, 1160 N. High St., Columbus; 614-299-7764. Sobriety Night at Wall Street, alcohol-free dance for people of all ages, 7 pm-midnight, Wall Street Night Club, 144 N. Wall St., Columbus, admission: $5; 614-464-2800. Friday, June 28
Singles Night, with free appetizers and prizes, 7 pm, Far Side, 1662 W. Mound St., Columbus, admission: $1; 614-276-5817.
Pagan Ritual, weather working ritual, open, 8 pm, Bicentennial Park, downtown Columbus; 614-299-7764.
Stonewall Candlelight Vigil, “Recognizing Who We Were", to remember the Columbus GLB community of the past, sign language interpreted, 11 pm, US Federal Building, NE corner of High and Spring, Columbus; 614-299-7764.
Saturday, June 29
Gender Free Contra Dance, learn the basics of traditional New England and Midwestern contra and square dances, 7:30 pm, First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus; 614-291-0282.
5th Anniversary and Pride Celebration, Refreshments,music, and danicng in a chemfree environment,7:30-11:30 pm, $3 donation, Spirit of the Rivers Ecumenical Community Church, 1066 N. High St., Columbus; 614-470-0816 (voice mail). Ain't Helen at Slammers, concert with the Cincinnati lesbian band, 9 pm to midnight, Slammers, 202 E. Long St., Columbus; 614-221-8880.
Sunday, June 30
Ecumenical Service, multi-denominational service held prior to the Pride March, coorganized by Spirit of the Rivers Ecumenical Community Church, New Creation Metropolitan Community Church and Christ United Evangelical Church, 11 am, Goodale Park, Columbus; 614-470-0816.
Pride March, assemble at Goodale Park, march to Bicentennial Park, transportation available for those who cannot march, step-off at 1 pm; 614-299-7764.
Pride Rally, "Celebrating Who We Are", featuring Grand Marshal comedienne Lea Delaria, Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, Columbus Women's Chorus, Bubbles Productions Drag Revue, Gay-Lesbian Band of Columbus, and Radioland. Sign language interpreted, accessibility seating available, 2:30 to 5 pm, Bicentennial Park, Columbus; 614-229-7764.
Pride Union Ceremony, exchange vows with your beloved in this Native American mass ceremony performed by Rickie Marecek, certificates will be available for purchase at Gayfest, sign language interpreted, after the rally, Rally Stage, Bicentennial Park, Columbus.
Pride '96 After Party, dance party, Trends/Garage, 40 E. Long St., Columbus; 614461-0076.
T-Bone Tuesday on Sunday, bring something to grill, baked potatoes and trimmings provided, after the Pride Rally, Far Side, 1662 W. Mound St., Columbus; 614276-5817.
Bat 'n' Rouge Softball Game, hilarious drag benefit for Stonewall Pride events and other community organizations, 6 pm, Berliner Park Diamond 29, Columbus, tickets on sale at Grapevine Cafe, IMRU, and Creative-A-Tee; 614-444-HOTS (444-4687). Tuesday, August 13 to Sunday, August 18
Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, legendary event is now in its 21st year, write We Want the Music Co., P.O. Box 22, Walhalla, Mich. 49458, or call 616-757-4766. Saturday, September 7
Ohio Lesbian Festival, eighth annual event sponsored by the Lesbian Business Association, 11 am to 11 pm at Frontier Ranch near Kirkersville, off I-70 20 miles east of Columbus; features Rhiannon, Ase, and Heather Bishop, $20 advance, $25 gate, send check with SASE to LBA Festival, P.O. Box 82086, Columbus, 43202 or call 614267-3953. Free mammograms again this year, call 800-625-2378.
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