SEPTEMBER 4, 1998

GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

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CHARLIE'S CALENDAR

Calendar listings are free! To list your non-profit group or club's events, send the date, time, location, and contact phone to P.O. Box 5426, Cleveland 44101, or fax to 216-631-1052, or e-mail to calendars@chronohio.com. It's never too early to send in a calendar item. Listings recieved by noon Thursday will be included in the following week's issue.

Tuesday, September 1 to Tuesday, December 8

"Acting Out: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Lives," workshop in queer language, culture, identities, and issues, 6 to 8:30 pm Tuesdays, 3 credits, open to students and non-students, fees vary, registration deadline: August 18, Kent State University, 330-672-3100.

Friday, September 4 to Monday, September 7

International Friendship Weekend '98, hosted by Asians and Friends Cleveland, includes "Asian Awe" pageant and talent show, dinner-dance cruise aboard the Goodtime III, gay beach volleyball at Edgewater Park, Cleveland; Howard 216226-6080 or for registration Jeff, 440-891-9121.

Saturday, September 5

Marcia Shonberg, author of Ohio Travel Smart, 7 pm, An Open Book, 761 N. High St., Columbus; 614-291-0080.

Women's Coffee House, music by Rev. Mary Grigolia, women-only, alcohol free, $5 donation, 7 pm, Pilgrim Church, 2592 W. 14th St., Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood; 216-522-1999.

Dlugon and Baird, traditional Irish original folk music, food or beverage purchase required, 7:30 pm, Red Star Cafe, 11604 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; 216-521-7827. Sunday, September 6

"Faith and Doctrine" Christian education series, free, 12:30 pm, Metropolitan Community Church, 1630 E. Fifth St., Dayton; RSVP 937-228-4031 or mccdp@juno.com.

Tuesday, September 8

"Health, Sex, and Aging for Gay Men and Lesbians,” Gray Pride group for LGBTs over fifty and friends, potluck and speaker Dr. Robert Kuhnhenn, bring food to share for 5:30 pm dinner, Lakewood Senior Center West, 16024 Madison Ave., Lakewood; 216-791-8039 ext. 328.

Wednesday, September 9

Dayton Pride Celebration Planning Committee, open to all, 7:30 pm, Dayton Lesbian and Gay Center, 819 Salem Ave., ads_leon@dayton.lib.oh.us or 937-274-4297 (937-274-GAYS).

Thursday, September 10

Men4Men discussion “Community in Our Lives,” for Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College male students attracted to other men, bring your own lunch, noon, Cleveland State University Center, Room 254B, Euclid Ave. at E. 21, Cleveland; b.menapace@popmail.csuohio.ed or 216-687-2277. The Vagina Monologues, $12-$15, 8 pm, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; www.clevelandartists.net/cpt or 216-631-2727.

Friday, September 11

Fellowship, food, and planning meeting, United Church of Christ Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns, pizza provided, bring other food, N. Congregational Church, 2040 W. Henderson, Columbus; 440-988-8215. Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13

Singles Weekend, clothing optional, Roseland Guest House and Campground, gay owned and operated, caters to gay men, 32 miles south of Wheeling, West Virginia, roseland@rcvideo.com or 304-455-3838.

Saturday, September 12

Ohio Lesbian Festival, tenth annual event sponsored by Lesbian Business Association; 11 am to 11 pm at Frontier Ranch near Kirkersville, off I-70 20 miles east of Columbus; $24 advance, $30 gate, send check with SASE to LBA Festival, Box 82086, Columbus 43202, or call 614-267-3953.

"Kups and Conz" ice cream social and talent program, 3 pm, Metropolitan Community Church, 1630 E. Fifth St., Dayton; 937-228-4031 or mccdp@juno.com. Oldtimers Club Central Ohio Fall Party, food, bartender awards, prizes, 3 pm, Tremont, 708 S. High St., Columbus; 614-445-9365.

Where the Wild Things Are, a Costume Fantasy, Imperial Sovereign Queen City Court Coronation VIII, $25, benefits American Foundation for AIDS Research and AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati, 5:30 pm doors open, 6:30 pm coronation, Regal Cincinnati Hotel, 150 W. 5th St.; 513-421-0582.

National Leather Association Dinner and Social, 6:30 pm at Thai Orchid, 7654 Sawmill Rd, Columbus, followed by Cowboy Night with the Vulcans; RSVP 614898-6266 or nla@geocities.com.

Lake Cruise on the Goodtime III to celebrate sixth anniversary of Liberation United Church of Christ, 7 pm, $25 includes hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and dancing, 216781-5822.

West Virginia Pride Benefit Show, hosted by Miss Pride of West Virginia 1998 Julia De Ville with special guests from around the state, Driftwood Lounge, 1121 7th Ave., Huntington, W. Va.; 304-746-7765 or 304-697-7224.

"Basic Training" uniforms and camouflage party with DJ Chuck Arida, benefits SaferSex Ohio, sponsored by Ohio Drummerboy, Columbus Eagle, 232 N. 3rd St., Columbus; 614-228-2804.

Sunday, September 13

NOCI We Are Family Picnic, 20th annual benefit for Northern Ohio Coalition's funding of gay and AIDS programs, 10 am to 6 pm, Wildwood Lake, 11200 East River Rd. just south of Sprague Rd. in Columbia Station (near Cleveland); 216371-0325 or 216-476-0820.

Equality Ohio northeast training session, Cleveland and Youngstown region, how to organize 'get out the vote' campaign to elect Igb-friendly candidates, 12-4 pm, Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29th St., Cleveland; Elizabeth Berrey 216-371-3060. Religious Symbolism will be discussed at National Leather Association general meeting, followed by the latest info on AIDS research and prevention presented by the Columbus AIDS Task Force; $2 non-member, 2 pm, 831 Parsons Ave; 614898-6266 or NLA@geocities.com.

Tri-County AIDS Coalition 6th Annual AIDS Walk, 2 pm, Stadium Park, Canton; 330649-0826.

Picnic in the Park with the Candidates, sponsored by the Central Ohio Gay and Lesbian Democratic Club, refreshments provided, 3 to 5 pm, Goodale Park main pavilion, between Goodale St. and Buttles St., Columbus; 265-7444.

Highlights of upcoming weeks and months

For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.cleveland.com/community/gay

Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, September 20

Out Vote '98 lesbian and gay political convention in Washington, D.C. sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign; 202-628-4160, or www.hrc.org.

Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20

Brother Brother Retreat, "Refreshment for the Soul," for black men in the HIV spectrum, $150, scholarships available, Malibu, California; 213-964-7834. Saturday, September 19

Dayton Gay Pride Expo, local artists, business and non-profit organization booths, food extravaganza, cash bar, Monte Carlo with blackjack and roulette, and entertainment featuring Rubi Girls, Kathy Sledge, formerly of Sister Sledge, $30 admission; expo opens 5 pm, casino at 6, show at 7; Dayton Convention Center third floor, 22 East Fifth St; ads_leon@dayton.lib.oh.us 937-274-4297 (937274-GAYS).

Sunday, September 20

AIDS Walk Cleveland, eighth annual 10-kilometer pledge walk from Edgewater Park to Lakewood Park and back benefits ten agencies, step-off at 1 pm; for pledge info write P.O. Box 461057, Cleveland 44146 or call 440-735-9255.

Friday, September 25

Pride Night at Kings Island, amusement park north of Cincinnati on Interstate 71 will be open only to those buying tickets through the Cincinnati Gay and Lesbian Center or other gay and lesbian centers in Ohio; rides, entertainment, food, "Center Stage" at FestHaus, 5 pm open, 11 pm fireworks, $25 advance, $28.50 from Box Office Tickets 800-494-8497, or $30 at the gate; 513-651-0040 or www.GayCincinnati.com.

Saturday, September 26

Cruisin' With Pride, cruise on the P.A. Denny, a historic sternwheel riverboat on the Kanawha River, benefits West Virginia Pride, dancing, door prizes, a raffle, and entertainment featuring Miss Pride of West Virginia 1998 Julia DeVille and others, 7:30 pm boarding at Daniel Boone Park on U.S. route 60 just east of Charleston, 8 to 11 pm cruise, 304-746-7765, 304-343-2512, or 304-345-6934.

Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, October 4 National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Assn. seventh annual convention, “Dealing an Open Hand in the Newsroom," with Lesley Stahl of CBS News, Virginia Apuzzo of the White House, cartoonist Alison Bechdel, and top Hollywood producers and agents; Alexis Park Resort, Las Vegas, Nev.; hotel 800-582-2228, or NLGJA at 202588-9888 or www.nlgja.org.

Friday, October 2

Understanding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youths, one-day workshop for school personnel and others who work with youth, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pennsylvania; 814-863-5100 www.outreach.psu.edu/C&I/LGB or ConferenceInfol@cde.psu.edu.

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Thursday, October 8 to Monday, October 12 LLEGO Annual Conference, Latino/a Lesbian and Gay Organization, $30-$200 conference packages, Chicago; 202-466-8240.

Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11

Saints and Sinners Circuit Party, benefits Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, Cleveland; 216-622-6279, or TicketMaster www.ticketmaster.com or 216-241-5555. "Out in Akron" Pride Weekend, second annual Akron pride weekend; Chris Hixson 330-657-2977.

Thursday, October 15 to Saturday, October 17

Lavender Law Conference, National Lesbian and Gay Law Association, Park Plaza Hotel, Boston; LavLaw98@aol.com or www.nlgla.org or 617-350-8657; Park Plaza Hotel reservations 800-225-2008.

Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1

GLSEN National Conference, Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network, Oakland, Calif.; www.glsen.org/ or 212-727-0135.

Wednesday, November 11 to Sunday, November 15

Creating Change Conference, 11th annual lesbian-gay-bi-trans activists' convention sponsored by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pa.; 202-332-6483.

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