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Ballplayers are queens and divas for one special game

Columbus-The Columbus Lesbian Gay Softball Association is proud to announce the hilarious over-the-top cross-dressing game of the season, the tenth annual Bat-nRouge Softball Game.

The location is Berliner Park, at the corner of 1-71 and Greenlawn Avenue. The game will be played on Diamond 29.

Pre-game activities begin at 5:45 pm with Amanda Kayne, and the first pitch being thrown at 6 pm by John Simmons of Sunny 95 Radio.

The emcees for the event will be Peg and Babette along with all of the incredibly talented cheerleaders. When the players need a supercheer, this squad delivers.

By wearing a numbered wrist band to the

game, each participating fan will have the chance to win $1,000.

Wrist bands will be available in mid June at the Columbus Eagle Bar, Wall Street Night Club, Grapevine Cafe, Kukala's, Creative-aTee, I.M.R.U. (above the Eagle), and Raffensberger Photography and Framing. Wrist bands will also be available from volunteers the entire Gay Pride Weekend and also at the Bat-n-Rouge booth at Gayfest.

All proceeds from Bat-n-Rõuge will benefit three local gay charities and the softball association.

For more information contact Neal P. Raffensberger at 614-444-1700, or call the softball hotline at 614-294-2240.

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Intimate concert series benefits LesBiGay Holiday

by Cathy Lopienski

Columbus-During the month of June, Stonewall Columbus will host its first ever "Columbus Pride Concert Series" designed to provide musical entertainment as well as raise money for the LesBiGay Holiday.

The Mimi Rousseau Band will perform at the Far Side on Saturday, June 7 for Mimi's Birthday Bash Cookout Party. The cookout runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. There is a $5 cover charge. Mimi will also rock the Far Side on Friday, June 27. Cover charge is just $4. The band begins both shows at 9:00 pm. Please come out and support this Columbus legend.

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Slammers will host the "Women's Songwriters Showcase" on Sunday, June 22 featuring performances by The Susans, R.J. Cowdery, Jet Jaguar 5, Katrina Curtiss, The Sirens, and members of Blue Betty. The show will begin early at 6:00 pm. Cover is $3.

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