OCTOBER 2, 1998 GAY PEOPLE's ChronicLE 11
CHARLIE'S CALENDAR
Transpective: Transgender panel discussion, part two of a three-part series addressing
gender and transgender issues, sponsored by the Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, free, open to the public, 6:50 pm, Archwood Church, 2800 Archwood Ave., one block from Pearl and Denison; 216-522-1999.
Wednesday, October 7
All God's Children, film about black lesbian and gay families and their experiences with church, part of Cleveland State University National Coming Out Week, noon, University Center, room 368, Euclid Ave. at E. 22nd St.; 216-615-6205. Meet Me at the Fair, HIV health fair, includes update from World AIDS conference, displays by AIDS service providers, free admission, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Rhodes Hall Auditorium, 450 W. 10th Ave. next to Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus; 614-293-8112.
Wednesday, October 7 to Saturday, October 10
Second National Harm Reduction Conference, addressing how to reduce harm associated with drug use, Sheraton City Center, 777 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland; http://www.harmreduction.org or send U.S. mail address to santiago@harmreduction.org or scndnati@harmreduction.org or Paula Santiago 212-213-6376 ext. 15.
Thursday, October 8
“Sharing Your Coming Out Stories,” Dr. Bruce Menapace and Dr. Deborah Rosch facilitate, for men and women, part of Cleveland State University National Coming Out Week, noon, University Center, room 368, Euclid Ave. at E. 22nd St.; 216615-6205.
Queer Asian Pacific Island oral history exhibit, opening with guest appearance by openly gay Toledo city council member Louis Escobar, sponsored by University of Toledo GLSU/Rocket Rainbow Alliance, 8 pm, student union multi-cultural center, 419-472-7498 or rsantucci@hotmail.com. "Scaasi: The Joy of Dressing Up" black tie gala exhibition opening with New York couture designer Arnold Scaasi and his life partner Parker Ladd, partly benefits Columbus AIDS Task Force, $150 for 6:30 pm dinner, or $35 for 8:30 pm dessert reception, OSU Campbell Hall Geraldine Schottenstein Wing, 1787 Neil Ave., Columbus; Sally Blue 614-299-2437.
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
P-FLAG discussion, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays talk about coming to terms with the gay identity of someone close to them, part of Cleveland State University National Coming Out Week, noon, University Center, room 368, Euclid Ave. at E. 22nd St.; 216-615-6205.
Talent Night, part of Out in Akron Pride Weekend, 8 pm, Shelley McConnell 330785-0844.
DragDom, amateur drag Karaoke hosted by H.I.S. Kings drag king troupe, dancing and cabaret, attendees are encouraged to come in drag, ages 18 and over, $5,9 pm, Drake Union on the Ohio State University campus, Columbus; 614-262-3125. “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 Sunday, October 11
Ohio National Organization for Women annual conference, “Women and Money: Who Has It, Who Doesn't, and Why," University of Akron director of Women's Studies Dr. Kathryn Feltey, comedienne Karen Williams, and Chicago radio personality Sherrin Ross Ingram, Richfield Holiday Inn; http://akrobiz.com/ ohionow or byrd@raex.com or Judy Byrd 330-453-2609.
“Out in Akron” Pride Weekend, second annual Akron pride weekend; Chris Hixson 330-657-2977.
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, Burton, 20 miles east of Cleveland, meet at log cabin at 11:30 am; 216-791-8039 ext. 328, or 614627-1046.
Erie's First Pride Rally, noon to 4 pm, Perry Square, Erie; 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.
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.
“Brazilian Nights” for Autumn Adventure II, Brazilian style dinner, soprano Lynn Glickson, silent auction, raffle, childcare available, 5:30 pm, Hope Lutheran Church, 2222 N. Taylor Rd. at Northvale Cleveland Hts.; 216-371-5252. Spaghetti Dinner Fellowship, Presbyterians for Lesbian-Gay Concerns, 5:30 pm, leave for Out in Akron film night at 7 pm, Goodyear Hts. Presbyterian Church, 1430 Goodyear Blvd., Akron; 330-733-0831.
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.
"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.
Afterglow party, follows Detroit Human Rights Campaign "Glow" Dinner, $25 advance, $30 at door, midnight to 4 am, Westin Hotel Renaissance ballroom, Jefferson and Woodward, Detroit, Mich.; tickets 800-494-8497 or hotel 313568-8200.
Sunday, October 11
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, part of Out in Akron Pride weekend, free, 2 pm, Highland Theater, 826 West Market St., Akron; 330-849-1520.
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.
Gay Skate Party, 5 pm, North Canton Skate Center, 4975 Whipple Ave. NW, (Belden Village exit of Interstate 77) North Canton; 330-484-6027.
Cabaret Q, evening of entertainment featuring queer talent from throughout Northeast Ohio, emceed by comedian Karen Williams, Silent Legacy concert after, free, 7:30 pm, Highland Theater, 826 West Market St., Akron; 330-849-1520. Funny Gay Males comedy trio, 8 pm, Wall Street night club, 144 N. Wall St., Columbus; 614-464-2800.
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.
Highlights of upcoming weeks
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.cleveland.com/community/gay
Saturday, October 17
“Friends Forever” Masquerade Charity Ball, Insight personal, social, and business network for lesbians, gays, and bisexuals, benefits AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland; 216-556-0576.
Saturday, October 24
Cleveland Couples Together's Twelfth Annual Hayride, $15 advance only, 7 pm, Boyert's Farm, Medina; cleveland_couples_together@fcmail.com or www.fortunecity.com/village/newcompton/286.
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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