SEPTEMBER 25, 1998 Gay People's CHRONICLE 11
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 24
Pansy Division with Wedge, gay rock bands, 9 pm, Grog Shop, 1765 Coventry Road, Cleveland Hts.; 216-321-5588 or members.aol.com/wedgeband or www.pansydivision.com.
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 Murmurs band, $10 advance, $12 day of show, 9 pm, Agora Ballroom, 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-881-6911 or tickets 216-241-5555.
Trash, Andy Warhol classic drag film directed by Paul Morrissey, with appearance by Low Life in High Heels author Holly Woodlawn, 9:30 pm, Drexel Theatre, 2254 E. Main St., Columbus Bexley neighborhood; 614-231-1050. 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 set in an upscale wine bar, music of Cole Porter, written by David Hansen, Toni Thayer, Suzanne Miller, and David Bell, part of Dobama Night Kitchen series, 1846 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Heights; http://multiverse.com or 216-932-6838.
Saturday, September 26
Holly Woodlawn book signing, author of Low Life in High Heels, 3 pm, An Open Book bookstore, 761 N. High, Columbus; 614-291-0080.
Human Rights Campaign cocktail reception, cash bar, fundraiser for HRC, 7 pm, Fulton bar and grill, 1835 Fulton Rd., Cleveland; 216-522-1835. 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. 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.; Cleveland; 216522-1999.
Construction Party bar night, after Pride Night at King's Island, Spurs night club, 326 E. 8th St., Cincinnati; 513-621-2668.
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, Cleveland, www.nls.net/raceforthecure or 216791-2873.
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. Lesbian and Gay reading group, reading Sex Changes by Pat Califia, 4 pm, Borders bookstore, 3737 West Market St., Fairlawn (Akron); 330-666-7568.
Service of Forgiveness and Community Healing, meditation, singing, reflection, facilitated by Rev. Mary Grigolia, Urban Hope Unitarian Universalist congregation, 5 pm, Ashé Cultural Center, 1861 W. 25th St. at Bridge, Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood; 216-556-3316.
Monday, September 28
Cleveland World AIDS Day 98 committee meeting, North Coast HIV/AIDS Coalition working group, noon, Phoenix Coffee Shop, 2159 Superior, Cleveland; 216522-9744 or Nickie 216-221-4421.
Tuesday, September 29
Chevrei Tikva Kol Nidre/Erev Yom Kippur Service, 8 pm, Cleveland location to be announced; 216-932-5511.
Wednesday, September 30
Chevrei Tikva Yom Kippur/Yizkor Service, 10:30 am, Torah study after, Unitarian Society, 2728 Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Hts.; 216-932-5511. Chevrei Tikva Yom Neilah service and Break Fast Potluck service, 6 pm, call for Cleveland location; 216-932-5511.
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 Conferenceinfo|@cde.psu.edu.
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Laura Kriska book signing, author of The Accidental Office Lady, 8 pm, An Open Book bookstore, 761 N. High, Columbus; 614-291-0080.
Twentysomething games night and reading topic preparation, 8 pm, Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29 St., Cleveland. 216-522-1999.
Wishing Chair performing at Canal Street, with special guests Therapy Sisters from Austin, Texas, 9:30 pm, Canal Street listening room, 308 E. 1st St., Dayton; 937461-9343.
Saturday, October 3
Gay Men's Wellness Workshop, first of a three-part series, gay doctors talk about selecting a doctor and gay men's health issues, $6 per session or $15 series, 10 am, Dayton Lesbian 819 and Gay Center, Salem Ave., Dayton, ads_leon@dayton.lib.oh.us or 937-274-4297 (937-274-GAYS). Metronome Night at the Nickel, DJ Sue Steele, Metronome bartenders, Micky and Nancy. A goodbye party for Sue Ballard before she moves to California. 5¢ Decision, 4365 State Rd., Cleveland; 216-631-1314. No cover.
Apples book reading and signing, by Frank Browning, author of Culture of Desire and Queer Geography, 4 pm, An Open Book bookstore, 761 N. High, Columbus; 614291-0080.
Women's Coffee House pre-Halloween dance, women only, costumes optional, alcohol free, sponsored by the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 7 pm, Pilgrim Church, 2592 W. 14 St. in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood; 216-522-1999. Sunday, October 4
Elizabeth Noble, author of Having Your Baby by Donor Insemination, presentation and discussion, 5 pm, An Open Book bookstore, 761 N. High, Columbus; 614291-0080.
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.
Chevrei Tikva Sukkah Raising and Brown Bag Dinner, 3:30 pm, call for Cleveland location; 216-932-5551.
Highlights of upcoming weeks
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: http:// www.cleveland.com/community/gay
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
Ohio National Organization for Women annual conference, Richfield Holiday Inn; http://akrobiz.com/ohionow or byrd@raex.com or Judy Byrd 330-453-2609. Friday, October 9
"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.
Friday, October 9 to Monday, October 12
"Al-Fatiha: The Opening," international gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Muslim retreat, Boston, Mass.; gaymuslims@yahoo.com or Saima Majid 617685-4175.
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. Erie's First Pride Rally, noon to 4 pm, Perry Square, Eric; Michael Mahler 814456-9833.
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., 330-849-1520.
A Night Out, benefits Stonewall Columbus, $35 party only ($25 before Sept. 30), $75 reception and party, 6 pm reception, 7 pm party, YWCA ballroom, 65 S. 4th St., Columbus; 614-299-7764.
Out in Akron Film Night, $15, 7 pm cash bar and hors d'oeuvres reception, 8 pm film double feature: Fire and Like It Is, Highland Theater, 826 West Market, Akron; 330849-1520.
"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 25
Berwick Ball, Halloween ball to benefit Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization, Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, and Columbus AIDS Task Force; dress as favorite past or present celebrity, cash prizes for costume contest, $100 advance or $125 at door, 5 pm pre-ball dinner, $30 advance $50 at door for 6:30 pm show and ball only, Valley Dale Ballroom, 1590 Sunbury Rd., just north of Ohio Dominican College, Columbus; 614-447-5111.
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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