12 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE FEBRUARY 6, 1998
Valentine's Day is all about ..
Cravings
chocolates, confections, coffee
...
Indulge in an evening filled with tantalizing treats, steamy delights and romantic music.
CRAVINGS COFFEEHOUSE
19825 Lake Rd., ROCKY RIVER. (440) 331-1191
Gourmet coffee and imported chocolates for gift giving. Beverage & dessert specials February 14th for couples
Savren & Caley LLP.
Joy B. Savren
Attorneys at Law
Divorce & Dissolution
Custody & Support
Probate
Bankruptcy
Beverly A. Caley
Employment Discrimination General Civil Litigation
Civil suits for victims of violence Civil Rights
A general law practice serving all of Northeast Ohio. We represent victims of accidents and
provide full-service legal planning for same-sex couples.
771-6597
Cleveland
329-1936
Flvina
A Weekend Workshop for Lesbian Couples
This workshop will focus on ways to heighten encounter and communication between women partners.
March 27-29, 1998
Friday: 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. This experimental workshop will be led by women partners of 16 years. Enrollment is limited to 6 couples.
Facilitators: Debra L. Dunkle, LISW Martha A. Webb, LPC, CCDC Workshop Hours: 12 Fee: $295.00/couple
To register call The Gestalt Institute of Cleveland Shannon Brownell, Registrar, at 216/421-0468
LAN
PRIDE
WE'RE HAVING SOME PARTIES ...and you're invited!
These events are casual events for people who want to take part in Pride '98, but aren't sure if they want to take part. We'll tell you how Pride works, what the different subcommittees are, and where we really need your input.
Sunday, Feb. 22
3pm 5pm
call for information
Saturday, March 28
8pm 9:30pm
The GRID the basement
FOR INCLUSION IN OUR VOLUNTEER DATABASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING
Name:
Address, City, State:
Phone:
E-Mail:
hanks for your help! Please send to: Cleveland Pride, Inc. P.B. Bex 81831, Cleveland, OH 44101 or FAX to: 216-871-8214 or e-mail to: elevoprideOssi.c
CHARLIE'S CALENDAR
■ Deadline for next calendar is Tuesday, February 10.
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 "exposé of smiling racism," $6-$12, Spaces Art Gallery, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland; 216-661-4301.
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.
Friday, February 6
Taxpayer Relief Seminar, Gray Pride gay and lesbian seniors, doors open 1 pm, 1:30 pm speaker, Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit, Lakewood; 216-791-8039 ext. 328. 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.
Friday, February 6 to Sunday, February 8
Reopening Party, 6 pm to 2:30 am, 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-661-1314. Saturday, February 7
Leather Bowling, National Leather Association, 2 pm, Fiesta Lanes, Lane Ave. just west of OSU campus, Columbus; 614-898-6266.
Revival of the Women's Coffeehouse, first return of monthly event, coffee, DJ and dancing, 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.
Ballroom Dancing, dance instructions 9 pm, 10-10:30 pm ballroom dancing, Club Alive chem-free disco, old Northminster Presbyterian Church, 203 King Avenue, between Neil and High Sts., Columbus; 614-297-8990.
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.
Monday, February 9
Gay-Lesbian Book Discussion, Torie Osborn's "Coming Home to America," 7:30 pm, Borders bookstore, 30121 Detroit Road, Westlake; 440-892-4234 or 216-961-5751. Wednesday, February 11
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Toledo Rights Ordinance, Gays and Lesbians United meeting to form committee to pass non-discrimination ordinance, 7 pm, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2272 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo; 419-292-1524.
Thursday, February 12
National Freedom to Marry Day. Events are planned at Ohio State University and possibly other locations; see "In Box" column on page 11 for more information.
HUGS East dinner, 7 pm, Café Europa, Center St. (Ohio 615), Mentor; 216-974-8909. Thursday, February 12 to Sunday, February 15
"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 people, Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel, Alexandria, Va. (Washington, D.C.); 202-483-6786 or Confrnce98@aol.com
Friday, February 13
Chevrei Tikva "Be Happy-It's Adar" Shabbat Services with Student Rabbi Andrea Goldstein, Oneg coffee hour after, 8 pm, Unitarian Society, 2728 Lancashire Road, Cleveland Hts., 216-932-5551.
Valentine Weekend Kick-Off, benefit for Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, raffle prizes, gogo dancers, DJ Randy, Code Blue night club, 1946 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland; 216522-1999.
Friday, February 13 to Sunday, February 15
"Eye on the Future" Seventh Annual Southeastern Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender College Conference, covering issues from national activism to employment and graduate schools, Gainesville, Florida; lgbsu@grove.ufl.edu or 352-392-1665 ext. 310. Saturday, February 14
Chevrei Tikva Torah Study, 9:30 am, followed by 11 am Bar Mitzvah of Shiah Fish, Temple Emanu El, 2200 South Green Rd., Cleveland; 216-932-5551.
Anderson Jones, author of "Men Together," 2 pm, An Open Book, 761 N. High St., Columbus; 614-291-0080.
BWMT Valentine's Day Dinner, Cleveland Black and White Men Together, 7 pm cocktails, Legends night club, corner of W. 117th St. and Detroit Ave., 8 pm dinner, Maria's restaurant, 11822 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; 216-397-2968.
St. Sappho Dance, by the Sisters of Lavender of Licking County, women only, chem free, child care available, $3, 7:30 pm, First Baptist Church of Granville, corner of Main and Broadway, Granville; Megan 614-927-5224, Rickie 740-345-4952, or edenshaw@juno.com or bugwomyn@juno.com.
Chevrei Tikva Havdallah and party, 8 pm at member's Cleveland home, 216-932-5551. Valentines Day Dance, 8 pm, Club Alive chem-free disco, Northminster Presbyterian Church, 203 King Avenue, between Neil and High Sts., Columbus; 614-297-8990. "Lesbian Dating and Romance in the '90s: Is There Such a Thing?" 8:30 pm, discussion, safer sex info, giveaways, raffle prizes, 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; Sue Bennett 216-881-7742 or ppgc@en.com.
Fifth Annual Red Hot Valentine Party, by the Imperial Sovereign Queen City Court of the Buckeye Empire, benefits AIDS Volunteers of Northern Kentucky, 11 pm, the Subway, 609 Walnut Street, Cincinnati; Sam Clemons 513-768-8034.
Sunday, February 15
"It's Adar and Tikun Olam: Healing Ourselves and the World" 10 am Chevrei Tikva Kesher class at a member's Cleveland home, 216-932-5551.
"Always Our Children,” discussion group on the Catholic bishops' pastoral letter of last fall, for parents, family and friends of gays and lesbians, every third Sunday at 1 pm, St. Francis Church Hall, 386 Buttles Ave., Columbus; 614-299-5781. Sober Valentine's Party, 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-661-1314.