SEPTEMBER 11, 1998 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE

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.

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.

Thursday, September 10 to Saturday, September 12

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 snacks, 6:30 pm, N. Congregational Church, 2040 W. Henderson, Columbus; 440-988-8215. Twentysomething ice-breakers night, 8 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 West 29th St., Cleveland; 216-522-1999.

50/50 Raffle benefit to help send PRYSM youth group representative to national conference in November, 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Rd.; Cleveland; 216-522-1999.

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

Tenth Annual Ohio Lesbian Festival, 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.

Festival of Animal Blessings, free veterinary consultations, first aid for pets, clowns, photo displays and more, 2 pm, Archwood United Church of Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave., Cleveland; 440-356-6398.

"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.

50/50 Raffle benefit to help send PRYSM youth group representative to national conference in November, Code Blue, 1946 St. Clair Ave.; Cleveland; 216522-1999.

West Virginia Pride Benefit Show, hosted by Miss Pride of West Virginia 1998 Julia DeVille 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 lgb-friendly candidates, 12-4 pm, Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29th St., Cleveland; Elizabeth 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, between 12th and Fulton off of Interstate 77, Canton; 330-649-0826.

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; 614-265-7444. Women's Coming Out group begins, registration required for this 7-week group exploring the coming out process, free, confidentiality respected, sponsored by the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 7 pm, Cleveland; 216-522-1999.

Wednesday, September 16

Men's Coming Out group begins, registration required for this 7-week group exploring the coming out process, free, confidentiality respected, sponsored by the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 7 pm, Cleveland; 216-522-1999.

"Seeing Red" Fashion Dinner, gourmet dinner, vendors, "Red" circuit party memorabilia display, $45, benefits AIDS Service Connection, 7 pm, Out on Main restaurant, 122 E. Main St., Columbus; 614-224-9510.

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 17

"Update on Women's Health,” by Dr. Alina Fernandez, sponsored by the Network (lesbian business professionals), $15, 6:30 pm, Inn on Coventry, 2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., Cleveland Hts.; RSVP by Sept. 13 with dinner choice, 440-962-3662.

An Evening with Quentin Crisp, one-man improvisational show performed by gay writer Quentin Crisp, $12-$15, 8 pm, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; www.clevelandartists.net/cpt_or_216-631-2727.

Robert Taylor, author of The Innocent, a novel about a gay army officer in Vietnam, reading and book signing, 8 pm, An Open Book, 761 N. High St., Columbus; 614291-0080.

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. Centurions Anniversary XX, leather club, Columbus; 614-631-2502. Friday, September 18

An Evening with Quentin Crisp, one-man improvisational show performed by gay writer Quentin Crisp, $12-$15, 8 pm, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave.. Cleveland; www.clevelandartists.net/cpt or 216-631-2727.

50/50 Raffle benefit to help send PRYSM youth group representative to national conference in November, MJ's Place, 11633 Lorain Ave.; Cleveland; 216-522-1999. 5¢ Decision 10th Anniversary Bash, DJ, drink specials, prizes, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-631-1314.

“Basic Training” uniforms and camouflage party, benefits Safer-Sex Ohio, sponsored by Ohio Drummerboy, Eagle in Exile, 893 N. 4th St., Columbus; 614-294-0069. Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20

Brother 2 Brother Retreat, “Refreshment for the Soul,” for black men in the HIV spectrum, $150, scholarships available, Malibu, California; 213-964-7834. Saturday, September 19

Cedar Point Excursion, of the Cleveland National Gay and Lesbian Journalists Association, 10 am, Cedar Point amusement park, near Sandusky, RSVP for possible discount ticket, Marshall 216-344-3495 or mmcpeek011(@aol.com. Second Annual Singing for Our Lives concert and picnic commemorating anniversary of the 1992 defeat of the Kentucky sodomy law, 1 pm women's softball, 1:30 pm AIDS memorial quilt panel making, 2 pm interactive music with Earth Heart, 5 pm interfaith service, 6 pm dinner, 7 pm concert, Juniper Hill Park, Frankfort Ky.; mpricekfa@aol.com or 512-897-1973.

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).

HUGS East Potluck Dinner and Dance, 5 pm, East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, 8181 Center St. (Ohio 615), Mentor; 216-974-8909.

“The Art of Bondage” National Leather Association video night hosted by Prince Aryk and Lady E, bring bondage videos, 7 pm, Stonewall Union, 1160 N. High St. at 4th Ave., Columbus; 614-898-6266 or NLA(@geocities.com.

Lambda 25 cocktail reception, Lambda Legal Defense celebrates 25th anniversary, $50 and up, 6 pm, Sylvia Ullman Gallery, 13010 Larchmere, Cleveland; www.lambdalegal.org or 312-663-4413.

Dignity Cleveland Ethnic Dinner, 7:30 pm, Balaton restaurant, 13133 Shaker Square, Cleveland; 216-486-0156..

5¢ Decision 10th Anniversary Bash, DJ, drink specials, prizes, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-631-1314.

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.

Columbus Lesbian Softball League End of Season Party, free food and happy hour prices, 2 pm, Rockhouse Tavern and Grill, 80 S. Fourth St., Columbus; Diann 614447-8598.

Emmanuel Christian Fellowship Church potluck fellowship, Rev. Clint Anderson returns to pulpit, 5 pm, 10034 Lorain Ave., Cleveland; 216-651-0129. Chevrei Tikva Erev Rosh Hashanah Service, 8 pm, Cleveland location to be announced; 216-932-5511.

Monday, September 21

Chevrei Tikva Rosh Hashanah-5759 Service, 10 am, Cleveland location to be announced; 216-932-5511.

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

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 De Ville and others. 7:30 pm boarding at Daniel Boone Park on U.S. 60 just east of Charleston, 8 to 11 pm cruise, 304-746-7765, 304-343-2512, or 304-345-6934.

Sunday, September 27

Race for the Cure, benefits Susan G. Koman breast cancer foundation, 7 am registration, 8:45 am 1-mile fun walk, 9:30 am 5k race/walk, 10:30 am breast cancer survivors recognition, I am awards ceremony, Wade Oval off of East Blvd., behind art museum, University Circle, Cleveland, www.nls.net/raceforthecure or 216791-2873.