GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE JANUARY 23, 1998

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OVEN Productions

presents

The 23rd Womyn's Variety Show

Saturday, February 21st, 1998, 7:30pm

(doors open at 6TM)

Sliding scale available at the door only

The Civic

3130 Mayfield Road Cleveland Heights,

followed by the Fabulous Variety Show Party

Tickets: $18.00 In advance or at the door

Tickets available in advance at:

The Inn on Coventry, 2785 Euclid Hts. (Cleveland Heights)

▾ Red Star Café, 11604 Detroit Ave. (corner of W. 116 & Detroit)

5¢ Decision, 4365 State Road (Cleveland)

▾ Body Language, 11424 Lorain Road (NE comer of W. 115 & Lorain)

Tickets available by mail:

Send a check or Money Order ($18 per ticket) and a SASE to: Oven Productions, P.O. Box 18175, Cleveland Hts, OH 44118 no later than Saturday, February 14th.

Refreshments,

drinks and music available when the doors open at 6pm

Preshow entertainment provided by Cleveland newest dl-womyn Blues band The Swamp Boogie Queens

Sober support, Womyn only, 18 years or older. Interpreted for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

To volunteer, work exchange or for more information call (216) 321-7799.

CHARLIE'S CALENDAR

■Deadline for next calendar is Tuesday, January 27.

Thursday, January 22 to Saturday, February 14

The Second Coming of Joan of Arc, exploring Joan's lesbianism and abusive childhood, in double bill with Mason-Dixon, an "expose of smiling racism," $6-$12, Spaces Art Gallery, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland; 216-661-4301.

Friday, January 23

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

"A Day to Remember," AIDS benefit show, 11 pm, Sexx night club, 11213 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; 216-221-8576.

Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25

1998 Mr. Ohio Valley Leather contest weekend, Mardi Gras party, buffet lunch, leather contest, post contest party, dungeon party, winner's brunch, $40, Columbus; 614-470-0231 or boytoyprod@@iwaynet.net, Marriott Courtyard Downtown hotel, Columbus; 614-228-3200.

Friday, January 23 to Sunday, February 8

Virtual Devotion, futuristic play about Armageddon, post-modern religion and its response to a mysterious plague, Dobama Theatre, 1846 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts.; 216-932-6838.

Saturday, January 24

New discussion group for young people of color, sponsored by Men of Color Concerned About AIDS, 2 pm, Cleveland area; 216-421-2171.

Sisters of Lavender 15th Anniversary Celebration, 6 pm buffet dinner and program, 8:30 pm women's dance, $10 or $2 dance only, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Clintonville; 614-575-9646.

Mr. Ohio Valley Leather Contest, doors open 8 pm, 9:30 pm contest, $7-10 advance, $10-15 at door, Tabu night club, 349 Marconi Blvd., Columbus; 614-470-0231 or boytoyprod@iwaynet.net.

"A Day to Remember" Midnight Madness Show, AIDS benefit, 11 pm, Legends night club, 11717 Detroit Ave., 216-226-1199.

Saturday, January 24 to Saturday, January 31

"In Good Company," Ohio State University Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Awareness Week, Columbus; 614-292-6200. See Community Group column on page 11 for detailed information.

Sunday, January 25

Asians and Friends Cleveland Social Meeting, $3 member, $6 nonmember, 3 pm, 24851 Ridgeline Dr., Bedford Hts; 216-232-8631.

"Singin' in the Snow" Windsong Feminist Chorus concert, 4 pm, Archwood Church, 2800 Archwood Ave., Cleveland; 216-895-0458.

Dignity Columbus, new meeting time and place, 6 pm, First Congregational Church UCC, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus; 614-451-6528.

"A Day to Remember" Dinner, 7 pm doors open, 8 pm dinner and silent auction, 10 pm show, U4ia night club, 10630 Berea Rd., Cleveland; 216-631-7111.

Monday, January 26

Michael Feinstein in Concert, to benefit Cleveland AIDS Housing Council, 8 pm, Severance Hall, Euclid at East Blvd., Cleveland; 216-651-6400 or Ticketmaster 216-241-5555.

Tuesday, January 27

"Straight Talk: Challenging Stereotypes About Gays and Lesbians" lecture and discussion, noon, Cleveland State University, University Center room 364, E. 22nd and Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-687-4510 or R.Gallagher@popmail.csuohio.edu. Friday, January 30

Chinese New Year Banquet, Asians and Friends Cleveland, $18 member/$21 nonmember, 7 pm, Siam Cafe, 3951 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland; RSVP by January 28, Jeff Yu 216-891-9121 or Rollie 216-382-5144.

Saturday, January 31

HUGS East Valentine's Dance, $5, refreshments, 8 pm, East Shore U.U. Church, 8181 South Center St., (Ohio 605 near the I-90 bridge) Mentor, 440-974-8909.

Friday, February 6

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

Body Language After Hours Party, men only, BD/TT/SM demo, male entertainer, $8, reservation required, Cleveland; 216-251-3330.

Saturday, February 7

Revival Women's Coffeehouse, Black History Month Celebration, women only, alcohol free, $5, 6:30 pm. Pilgrim Church, 2592 W. 14 St., Cleveland; 216-522-1999. Girth and Mirth Card Party, for gay chubby men and their male admirers, 7 pm, Cleveland area; Jim or Fred, 216-521-9456.

Sunday, February 8

"Experiencing Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual People" part of workshop series for Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Erie Co. becoming a welcoming congregation for gays, lesbians and bisexuals, 9 am, Firelands Room, John Frost Recreation Center, Osborn Park, 3610 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky; 419-626-8233.

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