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GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE MARCH 7, 1997

THOMAS E AKINS

The Rowing Pictures

The Champion Single Sculls, 1871 The Metropolitan Museum of Art

All the famous rowing pictures, together for one powerful show

now through May 15.

See for yourself why

Thomas Eakins is one

The Cleveland Museum

of America's greatest of Art

artists.

Admission is FREE.

Organized by the Yale University Art Gallery. The exhibition and catalogue made possible by the Henry Luce Foundation, Inc., and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Cleveland showing is supported by Jane and Michael Horvitz, and Donna and Jim Reid. Promotional support from

Inorthern cho

live

89.7

A world of great art for everyone

in University Circle 11150 East Blvd Cleveland, OH 44106 216-421-7340

WKSU http://www.clemusart.com

CHARLIE'S CALENDAR

Deadline for next calendar is Tuesday, March 11.

Thursday, February 13 to Saturday, March 8

Kiss of the Spider Woman, Manuel Puig's play about the relationship between two men, one gay, one straight, in an Argentinean jail, Reality Theatre, 736 N. Pearl St., Columbus; 614-294-7541.

Saturday, February 15 to Saturday, March 8

University of Cincinnati Women's Film Festival, Clifton campus, Art and Design Building, Room 5401, Cincinnati; Catherine Raissiguier, 513-556-6651. Friday, March 7

Food Pantry Give Back Day, for clients of FACT program to exchange unwanted food items, AIDS Taskforce, 2728 Euclid Ave., 4th floor, Cleveland; 216-621-0766. Youth Night HIV education program, “A Rap Opera” video presentation followed by panel discussion moderated by WZAK's Kim Johnson, 7 pm, Lighthouse Covenant Church, 16300 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland; 216-621-0766.

Clay Angus, gay country western singer, 9 pm, Harmony Bar and Grille, 3359 Fulton Rd., Cleveland; 216-398-5052.

Saturday, March 8

"Building Strong Organizations,” development and communications workshop for G-L-B-T and HIV community groups, 8:30 am to 4 pm, Pilgrim Church, 2592 West 14th St. in Cleveland's Tremont area, 216-522-1999.

"A Call to Healing” all day retreat for people with cancer, $40 includes treatment, lunch and refreshments, 18051 Jefferson Park Rd off Engle Rd., Middleburg Hts.; 216816-6811.

Grassroots Organizing, training session for new activists, sponsored by National Abortion Rights Action League, $10 includes meals, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus; 800-466-2725 (800-GONARAL).

Lesbians and Domestic Violence Workshop for service providers, free, sponsored by the Center for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, registration requested, 10 am to 1 pm, St. John's Cathedral, Hagan Lounge, 1007 Superior Ave., free parking with stamped ticket at Rockwell and E. 9th St., Cleveland; 216-391-0029.

“Call to Action" author Martin Yant speaks on religious authoritarian activity in Ohio, Humanist Community of Central Ohio, noon, MCL Raintree Cafeteria, Ohio 161 and Cleveland Ave., Columbus; 614-470-0811.

Gray Pride: Gay and Lesbian Aging, free workshop for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgender people over 60, on resources, wellness, recreation, fun and socializing; call in advance for free box lunch, 1-4 pm, Archwood United Church of Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave. off Pearl Rd., Cleveland; 216-621-7201.

Women's History Month Film Festival, free and open to the public, noon to 6 pm, University of Akron Gardner Student Center Cinema, Carroll St. between S. Union and Sumner; 330-972-7008.

The Experience Workshop, leadership skills, community organizing, 3-6 pm, Cincinnati Gay-Lesbian Center, 124 E. 9th St., 5th floor; 606-291-0267 or 800-966-3896. Gospel Gala with Rev. Yvette Flunder, Terry Nation and Rejoice, Blessed Trinity, benefits several Northeast Ohio AIDS organizations, $10 donation, 6 pm, Liberty Hill Performing Arts Center, 8206 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-621-0766, 330375-2000 or 330-833-2804.

Jubilati '97, An Evening of Praise and Worship, HIV ministry, freewill offering, 6 pm, Full Gospel Evangelistic Center, 2856 Martin Luther King Blvd., 216-556-2625. Dierdre McCalla in Concert, lesbian performer, free and open to the public, 7 pm, Gallucci Hall Activities Room on East Exchange St., on University of Akron campus; 330-972-7861.

Latin Dance Party, group instruction, Friends of Unity Columbus, alcohol free, $5 suggested, 8 pm, Northminster Presbyterian Church, King and Forsythe, in Columbus' Victorian Village area, 614-717-9920.

Bob Navis, gay singer and pianist, show tunes and sing-alongs, 9 pm, Harmony Bar and Grille, 3359 Fulton Rd., Cleveland; 216-398-5052.

Monday, March 10

"Women in Leadership” lecture by former Colorado Rep. Patricia Schroeder, $15, 7:30 pm, Plum Street Temple, 8th and Plum, Cincinnati; 513-651-2500.

Tuesday, March 11

Understanding Viral Loads, free community forum with Dr. Victoria Cargill, 7 pm, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Amphitheater, 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-844-8175.

Wednesday, March 12

Gay, Lesbian and Straight Teachers Network general meeting, 6:30 pm, preceded by Midwest Regional Conference committees at 5:30. Lakewood Youth Services, 13616 Madison Ave., Lakewood; Judy Montgomery, 216-585-3293.

Thursday, March 13

Dining Out for Life, over 25 Cleveland area restaurants donate a portion of dining proceeds to AIDS service organizations; 216-651-6400.

Thursday, March 13 to Sunday, March 23

21st Cleveland International Film Festival, Hoyts Cinemas in Tower City, 230 West Huron Rd., Cleveland; 216-623-3456 (623-FILM).

Friday, March 14

Coalition for Lesbian-Gay Concerns, Ohio Chapter meeting, bring food, pizza provided, donations accepted, 6:30 pm, North Congregational United Church of Christ, 2040 W. Henderson Rd., Columbus; 304-522-2681.

Saturday, March 15

"Lesbian Families: Outlaws in Love" Conference, Mother Wit, $20 advance, $25 walkin, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, keynote by author Dr. Ellen Lewin, Gardner Student Center, University of Akron, 330-678-4686 or 330-920-0996.

Medicare and Medicaid Presentation for people in the HIV spectrum, by Laura Greenwalt, I pm, the Living Room, 1410) W. 29th St., Cleveland; 216-522-1998. "Vocal Point!" Cincinnati Men's Chorus, 1:30 pm; St. John's Unitarian Church, 320 Resor Ave, Cincinnati; 513-861-4042.

Gray Pride: Gay and Lesbian Aging, free workshop for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgender people over 60, on resources, wellness, recreation, fun and socializing; call in advance for free box lunch, 1-4 pm. Women's Pavilion in Lakewood Park. Lake Ave. at Belle Rd., Lakewood; 216-621-7201.