NOVEMBER 7, 1997 GAY PEOPle's ChroNICLE

CHARLIE'S CALENDAR

Tuesday, November 11

Hate Speech Convocation, sponsored by Hiram College Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Allies, to explore issues around hate speech on campus, 11:30 am, Hayden Auditorium, Garfield Rd. at Bancroft, Hiram; 330-569-5935.

Thursday, November 13

Marla's Devotion, staged reading of a comic play about a long-standing lesbian relationship under stress, part of FemFest '97, discussion after, $5-$10, 8 pm, Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2567 W. 14th St., Cleveland; 216-661-4301.

Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, November 16

Creating Change Conference, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force's annual convention of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender activists, San Diego; registration 202332-6483, hotel reservations 800-877-8920.

Friday, November 14

Alexis Antes, former member of “Odd Girl Out,” singing at Harmony Bar and Grille, 9 pm; 3359 Fulton Rd., Cleveland; 216-398-5052

Saturday, November 15

"Given the existence of God, is homosexuality against God's will?” presentations followed by discussion, sponsored by Erie County Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 7 pm, Bowling Green State University Firelands College, main building, McBride Auditorium, Huron; 419-626-8233.

Indigo Girls concert, tickets $15 to $25 through Ticketmaster or arena box office, doors open 7 pm, University of Dayton Arena, 1801 Edwin C. Moses Blvd.; 937229-4433.

God, Guilt and Gefilte Fish, staged reading of a play in which nine lesbians gather for a Passover celebration, part of FemFest '97, discussion after, $5-$10, 8 pm, Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2567 W. 14th St., Cleveland; 216-661-4301. Sex at the Bijou “Series choice award,” part of gay erotic film series, 8 pm, Cleveland; 216-621-0766 ext. 232.

Moonlight Bowl, fundraiser for International Gay Bowling Organization 18th annual tournament, $10 per 3 bowling games, raffles, door prizes, cash bar, music, 10:30 pm Ambassador Lanes, 1500 Superior Ave. downtown Cleveland; 216-226-3471. Tuesday, November 18

Girlfriends, HIV education program, prevention information for gay men from the women who care about them, 6:30 pm, Cleveland area; 216-621-0766 ext. 232. Thursday, November 20

Friday, November 21

"Friendly Folk” Celtic folk music, 9 pm, Harmony Bar and Grille; 3359 Fulton Rd., ·Cleveland; 216-398-5052

Highlights of upcoming weeks and months

Sunday, November 30

"Hollywood AIDS_Cleveland,” celebrity memorabilia auction, benefits Cleveland AIDS Housing Council, 1 pm, English Oak Room, Tower City Center, 50 Public Square, Cleveland; 216-651-6400.

Monday, December 1

World AIDS Day.

Day Without Art. AIDS remembrance observed by arts organizations.

Letters from the Heart, World AIDS Day poetry slam and reading, sponsored by the Living Room, Artemis Coffee and T, 7 pm, 408 W. St. Clair, Cleveland; 216522-1999.

Saturday, December 6 to Saturday, December 13

Gay Ski Week at Red Bear Inn, a gay lodge in the New York Catskill Mountains; 888232-7466 (888-BEAR-INN).

Saturday, December 13

"Stars, Candles, Music” Crooked River Women's Chorale concert, 8 pm, Guzetta Hall, University Ave. at Hill St. on University of Akron campus; 330-867-5467.

"Good Things for the Holidays," North Coast Men's Chorus concert, $12 in advance or $15 at the door, 8 pm, Euclid Avenue Congregational Church, E. 96th St. at Euclid Avenue, Cleveland; Advantix 216-241-6000 or 800-766-6048. Also Sunday.

Thursday, February 12 to 15, 1998

"Embracing Ourselves, Empowering Our Communities,” 11th annual conference by the National Black Lesbian and Gay Leadership Forum, with new Health and Wellness Institute and inclusive format for bisexual and transgendered persons, Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel, Alexandria, Va. (Washington, D.C.); 202483-6786 or Confrnce98@aol.com

Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5, 1998

Fifth International Bisexual Conference, workshops, speakers, panels, and a dance, $24-$72, need-based scholarships and work exchange available, Boston, Mass.; 617424-9595, info@biconf.org, or http://www.biconf.org.; travel grant information: Stephanie Berger, 4231 Montgomery St., Oakland, CĂ 94611.

Friday, May 22 to Monday, May 25, 1998

Atlantic Leather Festival and Rainbow Eastern Region Conference, hosted by Baltimore Leather Association of the Deaf, Baltimore Hilton and Towers, Gary Wolford, P.O. Box 22444, Baltimore MD 21203 or alfrer@juno.com.

Sunday, August 1 to Sunday, August 8, 1998

Gay Games V, Amsterdam; call 011-31-20-620-1998 or write Gay Games, P.O. Box 2837 1000CV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands or info@gaygames.nl Website: http:/ /www.dds.nl/gaygames.

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