NOVEMBER 13, 1998 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE 9
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.
To Saturday, November 21
Broadway Bound by Neil Simon, $14-18, Jewish Community Center, 3505 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights; 216-382-4000 ext. 274.
To Sunday, November 29
Making Porn, play about a straight, married, out-of-work actor who turns to gay porn films to make a living, by Act Out Productions, Reality Theatre, 736 N. Pearl St., Columbus; 614-263-9448.
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, Westin William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, Pa.; 202-332-6483.
Thursday, November 12
"Creating Community Beyond the Beltway” Third Annual Congress for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Federal Employees coincides with Creating Change conference, $65, Westin William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, Pa.; kitti@fedglobe.org or KittiDur@aol.com or 301-869-9856, RSVP Jeff Brooke 202-927-6493.
Ad Hoc Committee for an Open Process meeting, for activists to discuss concerns around organization of Millenium March, open to all, coincides with Creating Change conference, 2 pm to 7 pm, Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky St. at General Robinson St., Pittsburgh; Leslie Cagan 212-927-8342 or Bill Dobbs 212966-1091.
Friday, November 13
Coalition Dinner Meeting, United Church of Christ Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns, bring pizza money and (optional) food to share, 6:30 pm, North Congregational UCC, 2040 W. Henderson Rd., Columbus; 740-824-4632.
HUGS East Ethnic Dinner, 6:30 pm, China Garden, U.S. Route 20, 1⁄4 mile east of Ohio 306, Mentor; 440-974-8909.
Anne E. DeChant and Victoria Fligel, purchase required, 9 pm, Red Star Cafe, 11604 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; 216-521-7827.
Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15
Second Gay Men's Sex Summit "A Call to Action for all People Concerned about Sexual Civil Liberties" coincides with Creating Change conference, $25 sliding scale, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh, Ellsworth and Morewood Aves.; signmeup@gayactive.com or 317-780-0001, ext. 2. Saturday, November 14
Gay Men's Wellness Workshop series postponed until spring, originally set for this date, Dayton; 937-274-1776.
Peggy Campolo: "The blessing of same sex unions," 2:30 pm, Christ Episcopal Church, 3445 Warrensville Ctr. Rd., Shaker Heights; 216-939-0405 or 216991-3432.
Columbus Gay Men's Chorus “Kitsch!” auction, $10, cash bar, donated gifts ranging from 6 pm doors open, 7:15 auction, The Atrium, Nationwide Plaza, Columbus; cgmc@cgmc.com or 614-228-2462.
This Way Out Potluck and Speaker, 6:30 pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 Weisheimer, Columbus; 614-267-4946.
70s and 80s Retro/Disco Party, chem-free disco, $2 cover, 8 pm, old Northminster Presbyterian Church, 203 King Avenue, between Neil and High Sts., Columbus; 614-470-5162.
Dlugan and Baird, gay Irish folk duo, purchase required, 9 pm, Red Star Cafe, Detroit at W. 116th St., Cleveland; 216-521-7827.
Sunday, November 15
"Celebration of Diversity” concert and reception, benefits men of color HIV education programs, 3 pm, $15 donation, Collingwood Art Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo; 419-248-3331 ext. 267 or David Smith 419-841-2801.
Monday, November 16
HIV and AIDS class for youths and young adults, free, 7 pm, Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, 640 Indiana Ave., Toledo; 419-246-3850 or 419244-5390.
Tribe 8 tour: Role Models for Amerika, all-girl queer punk band, 11 pm, Millvale Industrial Theater, Route 28, Pittsburgh, Pa.; 412-321-6488 (412-321-MITT). Tuesday, November 17
Stop the Violence, protecting yourself from anti-gay violence, panel of professionals in law enforcement, anti-violence work and self-defense. free, 6:30 pm, American Red Cross, 3747 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-522-1999.
Wednesday, November 18
Insight monthly dinner meeting, personal, social, and business network for lesbians, gays, and bisexuals, at a Cleveland area restaurant; 216-556-0576.
Tribe 8 tour: Role Models for Amerika, all-girl queer punk band, doors open 8 pm, 10 pm show, ages 18 and over, Little Brothers, 1100 N. High St., Columbus; 614421-2025.
Thursday, November 19
"Let Your (Creative) Juices Flow," interest meeting to create new safer sex materials for gay and bi men, 7 pm, AIDS Taskforce, 2728 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; John 216621-0766.
Tribe 8 tour: Role Models for Amerika, all-girl queer punk band, with the Prisstines opening act, doors open 10 pm, Union Bar and Grill, 18 W. Union St., Athens; 614592-9987.
Friday, November 20
Human Rights Campaign cocktail party, casual, appetizers provided, 5:30 pm, Hi and Dry, 2207 W. 11th St., Cleveland; 216-621-6166.
Chevrei Tikva Shabbat Service, discussion after, special guest Rabbi Elliott Kleinman, "Liberal Judaism: Current Issues," 8 pm, Unitarian Society, 2728 Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Hts.; 216-932-5551.
Twentysomething Thanksgiving Potluck, 8 pm Cleveland Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29 St., Cleveland; 216-522-1999.
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, The Far Side, 1662 W. Mound St., Columbus; 614-276-5817 or 614-262-3125. Singer Lou Anne Michel, performing original songs from her newly released CD, 9 pm, Harmony Bar and Grille, 3359 Fulton Ave., Cleveland; 216-398-5052.
Friday, November 20 to Sunday, December 20
Angels in America play by Tony Kushner about AIDS and homosexuality in the Reagan era, part one: Millennium Approaches and part two Perestroika, running in repertory, Dobama Theatre, 1846 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts., 216-932-6838. Saturday, November 21
Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network Central Ohio Meeting on Ohio House Bill 700 (youth suicide bill) and other local issues, 10:30 am, Broad Street Presbyterian Church, 760 East Broad Street, Columbus; 614-253-5033.
Mental Wellness Workshop, panel presents LGBT wellness issues, 6 pm, call for Akron location; 330-762-7137.
Seudah Shlishit (potluck 3 meal), Chevrei Tikva Havdalah and Rosh Chodesh Celebration, 6:30 pm, Cleveland Hts. location; 216-932-5551.
BWMT Chat Night, Black and White Men Together discussion "Homo for the Holidays Family and Friends' Reactions to Interracial Attractions," 7:30 pm, Lesbian-Gay Center, 1418 W. 29 (just south of Detroit) 216-397-2968.
Arktos "Blackout Construction Party," construction attire suggested, prize drawing to benefit local AIDS org., 10 pm, 540 Club, 540 Walnut Ave. NE, Canton; 330456-8622 or 216-651-0611.
Sunday, November 22
Emmanuel Christian Fellowship Thanksgiving Potluck, 4:30 pm, followed by 6:30 pm worship, 10034 Lorain Ave., Cleveland; RSVP 216-651-0129.
Highlights of upcoming weeks
For a detailed list of events extending months into the future, see our web site: www.cleveland.com/community/gay
Wednesday, November 25
Kick Off the Holidays Party, with the Imperial Sovereign Queen City Court drag queen ensemble, tickets will be sold for Hobbs New Year's Eve party to benefit YWCA breast cancer program, raffle drawing for airline tickets, 7 pm, Coco's restaurant, 322 Greenup St., Covington, Ky.; 606-491-1369.
Thanksgiving Eve Service and Fellowship, 7:30 pm, Zion United Church of Christ, 2716 W. 14th St., Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland; 216-861-2371. Tuesday, December 1
World AIDS Day observed at the Health Museum of Cleveland, activities and discussions, 8911 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-231-5010.
Common Threads, Stories from the Quilt, 10 am to 5 pm ongoing, Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.; 614-221-6801.
Tree of Life fundraiser in observance of World AIDS Day, lighting of the tree, carols, and speakers, benefits Caracole House for people with AIDS, noon, Lazarus Fountain Place store main lobby, downtown Cincinnati; 513-421-0582.
World AIDS Day program, 5:30 pm reception, 6 pm program, Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1140 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky, followed by procession to 7 pm "Day Without Art,” Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Ctr., corner of Scott and Robbins Sts, Covington; Michael Connley 513-287-3720 or Scott Bowden 606-341-4264.
Friday, December 4
"Sway to Red, Hot, and Rhapsody," premiere party for Sway art and AIDS magazine, listening party for new Gershwin groove CD, $5 donation, 7 pm, Cleveland Center for Contemporary Art, John, 216-621-0766.
A Celebration of Hope and Memories, reflection and remembrance of those lost to gaybashings, AIDS, or other life-threatening illnesses, comfort to families and friends, gay-bashing survivors and those living with HIV, Beacon Fellowship and Lamb of God Anglican Church, 7:30 pm, Broad Street United Methodist Church, 501 E. Broad St., Columbus; 614-252-7288 or 614-265-1725.
Saturday, December 5
An Evening of Poetry and-Song with Hazel Chapman, second annual holiday party, $20 for dinner and show, limited seating, advance tickets only, 8 pm, Inn on Coventry, 2785 Euclid Ave., Cleveland Hts.; RSVP by Nov. 28, 216-371-1811. Sunday, December 6
Trident International Cleveland Chili Open, benefits AIDS Taskforce of Cleveland's FACT program, 5-10 pm, Ohio City Oasis, 2909 Detroit Ave., Cleveland; info, donations or entry forms 216-651-0518.
Monday, December 7
Itzhak Perlman at Severance Hall, benefits AIDS Housing Council, 8 pm, Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216-231-1111.
Thursday, December 31
Hobbs New Year's Eve Party, over 350 rooms and second floor of Cincinnati Regal Hotel reserved for private lesbian-gay party, includes 8 pm dinner and breakfast in the morning, 150 W. 5th St., info Michelle 513-721-3713 or planetfree(@aol.com. 800-876-2100 hotel reservations, request Hobbs party.
Sunday, March 21 to Saturday, March 27, 1999 “Equality Begins at Home,” a week of events in all 50 states to promote gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality sponsored by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the Federation of Statewide Political Organizations, date TBA for rally at Ohio Statehouse; 216-522-1999.