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GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE JUNE 7, 1996

CHARLIE'S CALENDAR

Deadline for next calendar is Tuesday, June 11.

Friday, May 3 to Sunday, June 23

Two Boys in a Bed on a Cold Winter's Night, James Edwin Parker's play analyzes the the dynamics of the hunt in sexually explicit terms, performances on Sundays only, 7 pm, Reality Theatre, Columbus, $12 tickets; 614-294-7541.

Wednesday, May 8 to Wednesday, June 26

Women's Coming Out Group, conflicts of coming out, finding resources, safer sex, 6:30 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 West 29th St., Cleveland, every Wednesday through June 26; 216-522-1999.

Friday, June 7

Shabbat Service, for new members of Chevrei Tikva, Cleveland's synagogue with an outreach to the lesbian and gay community, 8 pm, Unitarian Society, 2728 Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Heights, Oneg Shabbat (coffee hour) follows; 216-932-5551. Dance to the Oldies, enjoy music and buffet, 6-8 pm, Wall Street Night Club, 144 North Wall St., Columbus, admission $1 ($2 after 8); 614-464-2800.

Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8

Pride Cruise on the Goodtime III, sponsored by GIFT, the Gay Invitational Fellowship (bowling) Tournament, boarding time 7 pm, departs 7:30, East 9th St. Pier, North Coast Harbor, Cleveland, $17 advance tickets; 216-252-8933.

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.

Sunday, June 9

Asians and Friends Brunch, 11 am, Moonspinner Cafe, 2569 North High St., Columbus; 614-262-3133.

Happy Anniversary CILBGO, first anniversary of the Cleveland Irish LesBiGay Organization, call for time and location; 216-261-8542 or 216-255-2615.

Monday, June 10

Do What You Have the Power to Do, Bible study and reflection, sponsored by Catholic Lesbian Group, 8 pm, Newman Center, 64 West Lane Ave., Columbus; 614-297-8948.

"Feelin' Groovy," the Cincinnati Men's Chorus in concert, Arnoff Center's Jarson-Kaplan Thursday, June 11 Theatre, 8:00 pm; call 513-751-3814 or Ticketmaster.

Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9

Two Boys in Bed on a Cold Winter Night, sponsored by The Gay '90s with Buck Harris, at Cabaret Dada, 1210 West 6th St., Cleveland, $12 tickets; 216-696-4242 or 216961-5806.

Friday, June 7 to Saturday, June 29

Baddest of Boys by Doug Holsclaw, filled with mayhem and laughter, about trying to maintain one's sanity in an insane world, 8 pm Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 pm Sundays, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; 216-631-2727.

Saturday, June 8 to Sunday, June 9

Art By the Falls, presented by the Valley Art Center with fine arts and crafts including jewelry, apparel, textiles, weaving, ceramics, painting, photography, and sculpture, 10 am to 7 pm Sat. and 11 am to 5 pm Sun., Riverside Park, Chagrin Falls.

Saturday, June 8

Erie Pride Picnic, bring food to share and games, regional groups are invited to bring information, 1 pm to sundown, Presque Isle State Park, Cabin 2 across from Beach 6, Erie, Pennsylvania, donations accepted; 814-456-9833.

Author Andrew Collins will autograph copies of his new Fodor's Gay Guide to the USA, 3 pm, An Open Book, 749 N. High St, Columbus. 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.

Prepping for Pride, Presbyterians for Lesbian-Gay Concerns, potluck dinner, prayer and fellowship, 5:30 pm, Noble Road Church, 2780 Noble Rd., Cleveland Hts; 216932-1458.

COLUMBUS GAY MEN'S CHORUS

MIT RENAISSANCE CITY CHOIR, PITTSBURGH, PA

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SIDE BY SIDE

We're pleased to welcome the Renaissance City Choir from Pittsburgh as our special guest in a bon voyage concert as you preview our July appearances in Washington D.C. and at the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses Festival

Five in Tampa, Florida, where over 100 choruses several will converge. The concert including songs specially commissioned for Festival Eve. Join us and ur brother chors as we celebrate the

notable works on gay theme, et

gay and lesbian chord movement.

David M. Price, Artistic Direct

Weigel Hall at the Wexner Center for the Arts

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 1996, 8:00 PM SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1996, 2:30 PM

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TICKETS: 461-0022 OR TICKETMASTER 431-3600

Embracing Our Own, HOMES (Helping Ourselves and Others through Mutual Expression and Support) conducts a sensitivity workshop to welcome and affirm women, 8 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 West 29th St., Cleveland; 216-556-1223. Wednesday, June 12

Pride Committee Meeting, fianl planning before Cleveland Pride '96, all are welcome, 7:00 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29th St., Cleveland, 216371-9714.

African American HIV/AIDS Seminar, Sponsored by the Canton chapter of the American Red Cross, until the 15th, register by June 7, 2213 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton; 330453-0146.

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, 614-299-7764. Pride Interfaith Service, sponsored by Chevrei Tikva, Cleveland's lesbian and gay synagogue, 8 pm, at The Temple East-Tifereth Israel, 26000 Shaker Blvd., Pepper Pike, Oneg Shabbat and coffee hour will follow; 216-932-5551.

Shirley Brooks Presents, auction and show featuring male strippers and female illusionists, 10 pm. Garrett's Saloon, intersection of Stewart and Parsons, Columbus; 614449-2351.

Red Dog Benefit for Pride, Coco (Ms. Red Dog) and company featured in performance, 10:30 pm, Red Dog, 1961⁄2 E. Gay St., donation $1; 614-224-7779.

Saturday, June 15 Cleveland Pride '96 Parade and Festival is at a new location: Pier Park, on Lake Erie north of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, at the end of East 9th St. Parade assembles at 11 am at East 22nd and Euclid, next to Trinity Cathedral across from CSU, steps off at noon, festival begins when parade arrives and goes until 6 pm. Beer will be sold for the first time this year; 216-371-9714.

"We Sing the Dream” North Coast Men's Chorus Pride 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. HRC 1996 Columbus Celebration, Human Rights Campaign dinner and entertainment fund raiser, speech by HRC head Elizabeth Birch, with Comedienne Suzanne Westenhoefer, Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, 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.

Sunday, June 16

FACT Potluck Picnic, dinner and social for people with HIV, 2 pm, Lakewood Park, at Lake and Belle Aves.; for a ride 216-529-7695.

Gay Day at Cedar Point, unofficial event is every Father's Day when crowds are thinner at the amusement park near Sandusky, wear Pride T-shirt, rainbow pattern, or just a nice smile.

Tuesday, June 18

Pride March Security Training, welcoming those interested in joining the Pride March peacekeeping team, all volunteers must attend one training session, receive a free Tshirt, 7 pm, Stonewall Community Center, 1160 N. High St., Columbus; 614-299-7764 18 and Over Night at the Eagle, dance party, 5 pm to 2:30 am, Columbus Eagle Bar, 232 N. Third St., Columbus; 614-228-2804.

Wednesday, June 19

Insight Dinner Meeting, Cleveland's lesbian, gay, bisexual personal and business networking organization; call 216-556-0576 for information and reservations.

The Real Promise of Humanism, Right Now, topic of U.U. Humanist meeting, 7:00 pm, UUC of Columbus, 93 West Weisheimer Rd., Columbus; 614-890-0653.

Thursday, June 20

P-FLAG Akron Meeting, 7:15 pm, 671 Canton Rd. (near Albrecht Ave.), Akron; 330923-1883 before 9 pm.

Friday, June 21

Chevrei Tikva Shabbat Service, led by guest Rabbi Steve Segar, 8 pm, Unitarian Society, 2728 Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Heights; 216-932-5551.

Saturday, June 22

Toledo Pride March, "Stepping Out," 12 pm, marching from the Lucas County Court House at Adams and Ontario in downtown Toledo, to International Park on the Maumee River, followed by:

Toledo Pride Picnic, “Cooking Out," 2 pm picnic sponsored by Toledo MCC and Dignity, at Good Samaritan Church, 720 Delaware in Toledo's Old West End; 800-362-1524, 419-292-1524.

Pride Picnic, potluck with Cleveland Asians and Friends, welcoming Columbus and Pittsburgh chapters and new members, 3 pm, Edgewater Park, Lakewood; 216226-6080.

Pittsburgh PrideFest '96, march through Shadyside, then to main stage with singers, comics, poets, speakers, booths and tents; 412-422-3060.

Asians and Friends dinner at the Grapevine Restaurant, 7:30 pm, 73 E. Gay St., Columbus; 614-221-1563.