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GAY PEOPle's ChronICLE AUGUST 16, 1996

CHARLIE'S CALENDAR

Deadline for next calendar is Tuesday, August 20.

Wednesday, August 7 to Saturday, September 7

Love! Valor! Compassion! by Terrence McNally, presented by CATCO, the Contemporary American Theatre Company, discount preview on Aug. 7, Riffe Center Studio One Theatre, 77 S. High St., Columbus; 614-461-0010

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. Friday, August 16

Gay and Lesbian Marriage, Chevrei Tikva Shabbat, with Judge Steve Rhodes of the Social Action Commission of Reform Judaism, service and presentation followed by Oneg Shabbat, 8 pm, Unitarian Society, 2728 Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Hts.; 216932-5551.

Friday, August 16 to Sunday, August 18

Gay and Lesbian Political Convention, “Out Vote '96," in Chicago one week before Democratic National Convention, sponsored by Human Rights Campaign; 202628-4160, or http://www.hrcusa.org.

Saturday, August 17

Master and Slave Night, Human Rights Campaign benefit, sponsored by the Dragon Leather Club, 10 pm, Outland, 1034 Perry St., Columbus; 614-299-0300.

Sunday, August 18

FACT Potluck, Facing the AIDS Challenge Together's social gathering for HIV persons, 2 pm, Lakewood Park's Open Air Pavilion, Lake Rd. at Belle Ave., Lakewood; for rides call 216-529-7695.

Auditions for Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, 3 pm to 5 pm, Opera Columbus, 177 East Naghten, Columbus; 614-228-2462.

Shawn Colvin, at the Nautica Stage in Cleveland; 216-621-3000.

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Gay and Lesbian Civil Marriage, this and other issues presented by Chevrei Tikva and Temple Emanuel Social Action Committee, for the Reform Jewish Movement, 7:30 pm, Mayfield JCC, 3505 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Hts.; 216-932-5551. Radio Update on the International AIDS Conference, part two of a two-part special, from Aware News-Talk Radio in Chicago, 11:30 pm on WNWV FM 107.3, in Cleveland; 312-541-8255.

Monday, August 19

Insight Monthly Dinner Meeting, Cleveland's lesbian, gay, bisexual personal, social, and business networking organization, for information and reservation call 216556-0576.

Tuesday, August 20

Come Out Young and Proud Kawfee House, for gay youth 15 to 22, sponsored by the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, magic by Eric Brouman, poetry and more, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, 20401 Hilliard, Rocky River; 216-522-1999.

Wednesday, August 21

State Rep. Jane Campbell speaks on women in politics and gay and lesbian legislative developments, dinner at 6:30 pm, speech at 7:45, Massimo de Milano restaurant, 1400 West 25th St. at Detroit, Cleveland, tickets $25; 216-962-3662. Quest for the Holy Grail, an evening of Humanist poetry, 7:00 pm, UUC of Columbus, 93 West Weisheimer Rd., Columbus; 614-890-0653.

It's Been a Year, Now What? Help for those grieving following the death of a loved one, 7 pm, Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th St., Cleveland, $10 fee; 216383-3735.

City Country Dancers/Rainbow Wranglers Picnic, welcome to all interested in country/western and square dancing, 7 pm, Edgewater Park, near the west end pavilion, Cleveland; call Paul 216-234-2172.

Thursday, August 22

Candidates Night Out, forum for local, state, and national candidates and the gay community to discuss platforms and issues, 8 pm, University of Akron's Martin Center on Fir Hill, 7 pm cocktails; 330-869-5373 or 216-657-2977.

Lesbian Support Group, encounter meeting, 7 pm, Tallulah's, 6725 West Central Ave, Toledo; 419-843-7707.

Dining Out, coordinated between NEO Visions and Stonewall Akron, information and reservations: 330-688-9988.

Friday, August 23

Meet the Future Mr. Great Lakes Drummer. Contestants will chat with patrons the night before the August 24 leather competition, 10 pm, Tradewinds Two, 117 East Chestnut St., Columbus; 614-461-4110.

Friday, August 23 to Sunday, August 25

Run, Jane, Run, amateur sports events, benefit for the Women's Center of Cleveland, includes golf (Aug. 23), volleyball (Aug. 24), long distance run (Aug. 25), registration ended Aug. 12; 216-651-1450.

Saturday, August 24

BikeAid '96, get fit and fight AIDS, bicycle pledge benefit for the Columbus AIDS Taskforce, rides begin at 9 am, at Johnathon Adler High School, 6440 Kilbury-Huber Rd., pledge forms available; 614-488-2437.

Memorial Quilting Bee. Need help making a Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt panel? The Central Ohio Quilters Chapter meets 3 pm to 6 pm, Ohio School for the Deaf, 500 Morse Rd., Columbus; 614-885-3170.

Asians and Friends dinner at Kikyo Restaurant, 7:30 pm, 3706 Riverside Dr., Columbus; 614-457-5277.

Singer Penny Rachelle at the Nickel, 10:30 pm to 1:30 am, $3 cover, 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-661-1314.

BBQ Beer and Bust, free food and 25¢ draft beer, 1 pm to 5 pm, Outland, 1034 Perry St., Columbus; 614-299-0300.

Mr. Great Lakes Drummer Contest, regional leather competition, 9:30 pm, Herby's Tavern, 349 Marconi Blvd, Columbus, for tickets call 614-470-0231; Herby's 614464-2270.

Drummer Tough Customer Party, 12:30 am, I.M.R.U. Leather Shop, 235 North Lazelle St., Columbus (above the Eagle); 614-228-9660.

Sunday, August 25

Softball Potluck, with Chevrei Tikva and Liberation UCC, 1 pm, bring a dish, someting to grill, and sports equipment, other materials provided, Denison Park, Monticello and Quarry Rds., Cleveland Heights; 216-371-0964.

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