OCTOBER 2, 1998
GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE
COMMUNITY GROUPS
National figures, premieres highlight Out in Akron
Akron-Out in Akron 1998, the city's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender cultural festival, begins October 10.
This second annual event is quickly becoming a significant festival in the regional community. Last year, over 800 people took part in events, and our sponsor base was nearly thirty local businesses and organizations.
This year, we anticipate 1,200 attendants and
have confirmed over 60 underwriters including
modern urban Britain. Starring Roger Daltry, Steve Bell and Ian Rose.
Film night admission is $15. Tickets are available at the door.
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the Ohio Humanities Council.
Best-selling author Rev. Dr. Mel White will present a keynote speech "Holy Alliance? Religion and the Gay Community," Sunday at 2 pm at the Highland Theater. Akron area religious leaders will hold a panel discussion afterward, addressing the ways various religious doctrines impact the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, and discussing historical attitudes of religion towards sexuality.
Gay Cultural Festival 1998
The festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11 at the Highland Theater, 826 W. Market St., Akron.
Following the success of last year's firstever event, the Out in Akron Festival aims to enlighten, educate and entertain the Akron community-gay and non-gay-through a series of cultural events including films, a humanities forum, cabaret, and nationally known keynote speakers.
Events will kick off with a public rally on Saturday, October 10 at noon in front of the
Karen Williams
Highland Theater where leaders of the local community will hold a press conference to draw attention to civil rights, employment and family issues.
Keynote speaker for the rally is Bob Hattoy, co-chair of President Clinton's HIV/ AIDS National Advisory Council and White House liaison to the Department of the Interior.
Hattoy is perhaps best known as the man who became the first openly gay, HIV-positive speaker at a national political convention when he spoke at the Democratic National Convention in 1992.
The rally is sponsored by Stonewall Akron. Hattoy's appearance is underwritten through a grant from P-FLAG, Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
Out in Akron Film Night begins with hors d'oeuvres and cash bar in the lobby of the Highland Theater at 7 pm, with films beginning at 8 pm.
This year's first film is Fire, the latest feature film from Indian director Deepa Mehta. Stunning cinematography, intelligent acting and a captivating script have caused this film to heat up film festivals worldwide. Fire explores the forbidden and challenges India's cultural traditions. It is a "quiet, smart and beautiful film" about women in love.
Following Fire, organizers are pleased to host the Ohio premiere of Like it Is, a new film by Paul Oremland. Produced by England's Channel Four (Beautiful Thing), this English hit film has hit the American shores. It's fast-paced, gritty and humorous. Set against London's cutting edge club scene, Like it Is takes a candid look at gay life today and reflects the exuberance of
Community Groups
White is author of 16 books including Stranger at the Gate: To be Gay and Christian in America, and serves as national justice minister for Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, the nation's only denomination with sole outreach to the gay community.
The 1998 Out in Akron Forum is made possible in part by a grant from the Ohio
Humanities Council and National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional support from Temple Israel. Admission is free.
In addition to Out in Akron, White will be making several other area appearances to further tell his story. White will attend a clergy-only conference with the Akron Association of Churches on Friday. He will give the sermon at Temple Israel, 133 Merriman Rd., Akron, at 7 pm of Friday evening. He will be the guest at an informal supper at an open Integrity meeting on Saturday at 5 pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 3445 Warrensville Center Rd., in Shaker Heights (Cleveland).
White will also deliver two sermons at 8 am and 10:30 am on Sunday morning at Trinity Cathedral, Euclid Ave at E. 22nd St., Cleveland. These appearances are by special arrangement with Out in Akron so that White can reach the
widest possible audience with his message of inspiration.
To close Out in Akron 1998
Mel White in
grand style, join hilarious emcee Karen Williams for an evening showcase of Akron's finest talent on the Highland stage. After the show, celebrate into the night in the Highland Theater with the band Silent Legacy until 11:30 pm. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. There will be a cash bar.
For more information about the festival, call the Out in Akron Infoline at 330849-1520 or visit the web site at www.rainbow-akron.com/oia. Complete Out in Akron festival programs are available at many Akron area bars, restaurants and bookstores.
Compiled by Dawn Leach from Out in Akron press materials.
The "Community Groups" columns on this spread are published by the Gay People's Chronicle free of charge, as a public service. They are written by members or officers of each non-profit organization, reflecting the views of their group.
If your organization would like to submit a column for this page, contact the Chronicle's managing editor, Doreen Cudník at 216-631-8646, toll-free 800-426-5947, or e-mail editor@chronohio.com.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY OCT 10-11 AT THE HIGHLAND THEATRE
CELER QUEE CUOutin
Akron
GLBT Pride Weekend 1998
KICK-OFF PRIDE RALLY WITH SPECIAL GUEST BOB HATTOY
Saturday, October 10, Noon Free Admission
A speaker at the '92 Democratic Nati. Convention, Bob is co-chair of President Clinton's HIV/AIDS Natl. Advisory Council. Bob Hattoy's appearance is made possible by PFLAG Akron Chapter. Rally organized by Stonewall Akron.
HOLY ALLIANCE?
RELIGION & THE GAY COMMUNITY Sunday, October 11, 2 PM
The 1998 Out In Akron Forum welcomes
REVEREND DR. MEL WHITE
Bestselling author, former ghostwriter for Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell, now National Justice Minister for MCC, the nation's leading gay denomination. Followed by a panel discussion with area religious leaders.
The 1998 Out In Akron Forum is made possible in part by the Ohio Humanities Council and the
National Endowment for the Humanities. Additional support from Temple Israel.
FILM NIGHT '98
Saturday, October 10, 7 PM FIRE
On the top ten
list of banned films, "Fire" is Indian filmmaker Deepa Mehta's tastefully erotic
exploration of
forbidden love. Filmed in English. And the Ohio Premiere of... LIKE IT IS Set against London's cuttingedge club culture, "Like It Is" is gritty, exuberant and
sexy. Starring Roger Daltry and UK boxing champ Steve Bell in his acting debut.
Hors d'ouevres and cash bar: 7 PM Films start at 8 PM. $15 at the door. Major sponsors: Angel Falls Coffee & Babylon Niteclub
CABARET Q
Sunday, October 11, 7:30 PM
Comedienne Karen
Williams emcees a
showcase of fine local talent. After the show, rock into the night with the band Silent Legacy. Free Admission Cash bar
HIGHLAND THEATRE
"Home of Out In Akron❞
826 W. Market St.
(330) 849-1520
Sponsored in part by Adams Street Bar. Special thanks to Silent Legacy band.
ASL interpreter for
all events except Film Night.
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