SEPTEMBER 18, 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.

Through September 24

Maurice, film about gay love based on E.M. Forster novel, $6.50 adults, $5 students and seniors, Highland Theatre, 826 West Market St., Akron; 330-375-1824. 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 (937-274-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; för 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 Potluck, 5:30 pm, at a member's Cleveland Hts. home; 216-932-5511. Chevrei Tikva Erev Rosh Hashanah Service, 8 pm, Unitarian Society, 2728 Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Hts.; 216-932-551.1.

Monday, September 21

Chevrei Tikva Rosh Hashanah Service, 10:30 am, Unitarian Society, 2728 Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Hts.; 216-932-5511.

Chevrei Tikva Tashlich Service, 4 pm, Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., in front of "The Thinker" statue, Cleveland; 216-932-5511. Columbiana County AIDS Task Force, 7 pm, Columbiana County Mental Health Dept. Board Room, Columbiana, 330-482-2410.

Tuesday, September 22

“Gender: It's not just about your genitals,” part one of a three-part series on gender and transgender issues, sponsored by the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, free, 6:50 pm, Archwood Church, 2800 Archwood Ave.; 216-522-1999.

Insight monthly dinner meeting, personál, social, and business network for lesbians, gays, and bisexuals, at a Cleveland area restaurant; 216-556-0576.

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.

The Murmers band, $10 advance, $12 day of show, 9 pm, Agora Ballroom, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-881-6911 or tickets 216-241-5555.

H.I.S. Kings Second Anniversary, drag king troupe's birthday show, $5, (tickets available at night club in advance or at the door) 10 pm, Summit Station, 2210 Summit St., Columbus; 614-261-9634.

Friday, September 25 to Sunday, October 11

Cole Cuts, four vignettes with the music of Cole Porter, written by David Hansen, Toni Thayer, Suzanne Miller, and David Bell, Dobama Theatre, 1846 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Heights; http://multiverse.com or 216-932-6838.

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 Virginią 1998 Julia DeVille 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.

H.I.S. Kings Second Anniversary, drag king troupe's birthday show, $5, (tickets available at night club in advance or at the door), 10 pm, Summit Station, Summit Station, 2210 Summit St., Columbus; 614-261-9634.

50/50 Raffle benefit to help send PRYSM youth group representative to national conference in November, U4ia night club, 10630 Berea Rd.; Cleve.; 216-522-1999. 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, 11 am awards ceremony, Wade Oval off of East Blvd., behind art museum, University Circle, Cleve., www.nls.net/raceforthecure or 216-791-2873. Camp Meeting Sunday, down home music and gospel preaching in camp meeting style, picnic meal after each service, 10:30 am and 6 pm, Metropolitan Community Church, 1630 E. Fifth St., Dayton; 937-228-4031 or mccdp@juno.com. Dignity Cleveland mass and fellowship, for GLBH Catholics, 10:30 am, Our Lady of Peace Church, 12503 Buckingham Ave., Cleveland; Dan 216-486-0156. Holly Woodlawn, author of Low Life in High Heels, and featured in The Warhol Look, 3 pm, An Open Book, 761 N. High St., Columbus; 614-291-0080. Lesbian and Gay Reading Group, reading Sex Changes by Pat Califia, 4 pm, Borders bookstore, 3737 West Market St., Fairlawn (Akron); 330-666-7568.

Highlights of upcoming weeks

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

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 Centerl, State College, Pa.; 814-863-5100 or ConferenceInfol (@cde.psu.edu. Sunday, October 4 Stonewall Cleveland Candidates' Forum, candidates for elected office will address issues affecting the GLBT communities, simulcast on WERE 1300 AM Gay Nineties radio show, 7 pm, Zion United Church of Christ, 2716 W. 14th St., Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood; 216-556-0466.

Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11

Ohio National Organization for Women annual conference, Richfield Holiday Inn; http://akrobiz.com/ohionow or byrd@raex.com or Judy Byrd 330-453-2609. "Al-Fatiha: The Opening," gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Muslim retreat, Boston, Mass.; gaymuslims@yahoo.com or Saima Majid 617-685-4175.

Friday, October 9

Talent Night, part of Out in Akron Pride Weekend, 8 pm, 330-785-0844. "Purgatory" Kick-Off Party for Saints and Sinners Weekend, 10 pm, The Grid night club, 1281 W. 9th St., Cleveland; 216-622-6279, or TicketMaster www.ticketmaster.com or 216-241-5555.

Saturday, October 10

Burton Apple Butter Festival, Fifty Plus (Columbus) and Gray Pride (Cleveland) team up for an outing for gay men and lesbians over 50 and friends, 10:30 am, Burton, 20 miles east of Cleveland; 216-791-8039 ext. 328, or 614-627-1046. Out in Akron Pride Rally, with local and nationally known speakers including former White House aide Bob Hattoy, noon, free, Highland Theater, 826 West Market St., 330-657-2977.

Out in Akron Film Night, $15, 7 pm, Highland Theater.

Erie's First Pride Rally, noon to 4 pm, Perry Square, Erie; Michael Mahler 814456-9833.

"Sinner's Ball" Saints and Sinners Circuit Party Main Event, DJ Darrin Arwood from Atlanta, benefits Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 10 pm, Agora Ballroom, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-622-6279, or TicketMaster www.ticketmaster.com or 216-241-5555.

Sunday, October 11

Out of the Past, documentary film about the Salt Lake City, Utah Gay-Straight Alliance high school club and its struggle against the school board and legislators that tried to eliminate it, minimum $10 donation benefits Cincinnati Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, 3 pm and 7 pm, Mt. Lookout Cinema Grill, 3187 Linwood Ave., Mt. Lookout Square, Cincinnati; 513-624-6963.

Rev. Dr. Mel White will speak on "Holy Alliance? Religion and the Gay Community" followed by panel discussion with other gay and non-gay religious leaders from around America, live theatrical performance, part of Out in Akron, free, 3 pm, Highland Theater, 826 West Market St., Akron; 330-657-2977.

Cabaret Q, evening of entertainment featuring queer talent from throughout Northeast Ohio, emceed by comedian Karen Williams, free, Highland Theater, 826 West Market St., Akron; 330-657-2977.

Saints and Sinners Circuit Party Tea Dance, benefits Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 3 pm, Code Blue night club, 1946 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland; 216-622-6279, or TicketMaster www.ticketmaster.com or 216-241-5555.